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New U.S. Department Of The Treasury Analysis: Inflation Reduction Act Driving Clean Energy Investment To Underserved Communities, Communities At The Forefront Of Fossil Fuel Production - Investments In Historical Energy Communities Have Grown Especially Quickly, And Most Investments Are Landing In Disadvantaged Counties

Date 29/11/2023

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published new analysis on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act in driving clean energy investment to communities that have been underserved and at the forefront of fossil fuel production.

Comments From HKEX Chairman Laura M Cha And Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin With Respect To The UK Court Ruling Today

Date 29/11/2023

HKEX Chairman, Laura M Cha, said: “The UK Courts today confirmed that claims made against the LME in relation to events in the nickel market in March 2022, have failed on all grounds and have been dismissed. The courts have upheld the lawfulness of the decisions made by the LME and LME Clear. This is good news not just for the LME and for HKEX, but for exchanges globally. We can now look forward to the future and focus on the vital role that we play in connecting capital, ideas and market participants around the world.”

Aquis Stock Exchange Becomes First Cloud-Based Recognised Investment Exchange

Date 29/11/2023

Aquis Exchange PLC (AQX.L), the creator and facilitator of next-generation financial markets, announces that its primary and secondary markets exchange, the Aquis Stock Exchange, has become the first recognised investment exchange (RIE) to run a cloud-based matching engine.

DTCC's Alternative Investment Product Services Surpasses 10,000 Unique Funds - Alternative Investment Product Services Has Processed Over 500 Million Transactions Since Inception

Date 29/11/2023

DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that its Alternative Investment Product Services (AIP) has reached a new milestone by surpassing over 10,000 unique funds on the service, an increase of 20% in the past year. At the same time, the number of clients leveraging the product rose to over 2,200, an increase of 28%.

Last Chance To Register - Mondo Visione Webinar: Why Technology Is Too Important To Be Left To The Technologists

Date 29/11/2023

Don't miss out on Mondo Visione's upcoming webinar! Join us this Wednesday at 14:00 GMT to discover why technology in capital markets is too important to be left to the technologists alone. Dr. Robert Barnes, a seasoned market practitioner and market operator, will be on the panel to shed light on the significance of DORA and the necessity of planning for compliance. 

FSB Asia Group Discusses Vulnerabilities Arising From Rising Interest Rates And Non-Bank Financial Intermediation

Date 29/11/2023

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Asia (RCG Asia) met today in Hong Kong. Discussions centred around recent financial market developments and their impact on the region, vulnerabilities arising from non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI), the deepening of the sovereign-bank nexus in some emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), and ways to promote effective regulation and supervision of crypto-asset related risks. Members also received an update on the FSB’s work programme for 2024 and exchanged views on potential topics of focus for RCG Asia in the coming year.

UK Corporate Green Bond Proceeds Hits Record High In First Nine Months Of 2023

Date 29/11/2023

• UK ranks ninth in Europe and 14th globally for green bond issuance year to date.
• Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc takes the top spot for green bond underwriting.

Coinchange Raises $10M To Expand Operations - Coinchange’s API-Powered Services Democratize Access To Digital Assets To Maximize Crypto Yields For Businesses And Their Customers

Date 29/11/2023

Coinchange, a digital asset platform enabling businesses to trade and access yield as a service through its unique Earn API, has raised $10 million to grow its services. The round was led by key investment players including G1.VC, Spirit Blockchain, Good News Ventures, K2.CA, and Atoia Ventures with additional participation from Mintfox. The funds will support the expansion of the firm’s operations, honing its most popular products, and attracting new clientele. With this capital, Coinchange is well-positioned to scale its team and products to make a meaningful impact on the financial landscape, leveraging unrivaled yield farming strategies in decentralized finance (DeFi) markets.

BIS: Current Challenges For The Banking Industry: The Role Of Public Policy - Remarks By Mr Fernando Restoy, Chair, Financial Stability Institute, At The Mexican Banking Association Finance And Markets Seminar 2023 Virtual, 24 November 2023

Date 29/11/2023

The environment in which the banking industry operates has changed, mainly as a consequence of three developments: technological disruption, the more demanding regulatory framework and increasing competition from non-banks in some market segments.

“Revolutionizing Thailand's Capital Market: SET Professionals Forum 2023 Unveils Five Key ESG Trends For 2024”

Date 29/11/2023

The SET ESG Professionals Forum 2023 marked a new chapter for Thailand's capital market with its unveiling of five groundbreaking ESG trends for 2024. Hosted by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the SET ESG Experts Pool, this event brought together an exceptional network of sustainability professionals under the theme "Together for Change."