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Indonesia Investment Forum 2023 Offers UK Investment Opportunities In The Green Sector And Indonesia's Digital Transformation

Date 04/10/2023

Aiming at fostering investment in the green sector, digital transformation, and sustainable trade and supply chains, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, in collaboration with Representative Office of Bank Indonesia in London and the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) London, will host the Indonesia Investment Forum (IIF) 2023 in London on 5 October 2023.

Oral Reply To Singapore Parliamentary Question On Encouraging Locally Incorporated Tech Companies To Choose SGX Over Foreign Stock Markets For IPOs

Date 04/10/2023

Question:

To ask the Prime Minister what are the plans under consideration to (i) encourage locally incorporated tech companies to choose the Singapore Exchange (SGX) over foreign stock markets for their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), especially if they have been backed by local agencies during the start-up phase and (ii) to attract more investors with risk appetite for investing in start-ups to invest in new IPOs or tech companies currently listed on the SGX.

ACER Reports A Lag In Implementing The EU Framework To Assess And Tackle Electricity Security Of Supply Risks In A Coordinated Manner

Date 04/10/2023

Today, ACER releases the 2023 report on the security of EU electricity supply.

Hong Kong Police Force And Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Establish Joint Working Group On Virtual Asset Trading Platforms

Date 04/10/2023

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has established a dedicated working group with the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) to enhance collaboration in monitoring and investigating illegal activities related to Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs). 

LiquidityBook Redefines Trading Technology Again With Release Of LBX PMS 2.0 - Accelerates Multi-Asset Capabilities Via Acquisition Of Messer FS - Bryan Messer joins LiquidityBook As General Manager APAC, Managing Director Of Portfolio Management Solutions And AI

Date 04/10/2023

LiquidityBook, a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions, announced today the general availability [SB1] of LBX PMS 2.0, its newly enhanced Portfolio Management and Accounting [CL2] [CL3] System. The addition of in-demand functionality — including robust accounting and reconciliation workflows woven into both the LBX Buy-Side and LBX Sell-Side products, as well as full ABOR/IBOR, AUM and shadow NAV capabilities — has elevated the LBX suite to the definitive Portfolio, Order and Execution Management System (POEMS)[CL4]  with an embedded FIX network, while maintaining the firm’s trademark modularity. Clients can continue to utilize any or all components of the stack.

DIFC – The First Global Financial Centre In The Region To Publish Its Sustainable Finance Framework, Continues To Drive Climate Action And Sustainable Development

Date 04/10/2023

“DIFC strives to further scale its status as a Global Sustainable Finance Hub, backed by its Strategy 2030, with the aim to invest in growing sustainable finance in Dubai. To enable this, we are leading on several initiatives, such as being the first Global Financial Centre in the region to publish our Sustainable Finance Framework, a positive Second Party Opinion review by S&P Global Ratings. The framework will help raise capital for impact-driven and sustainable projects in and within the Centre, as we continue to lead the way on sustainable finance in the region.”

Finnfund Invests In Metier Capital Growth Fund III To Foster Growth Companies And Job Creation In Sub-Saharan Africa

Date 04/10/2023

Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and impact investor, has announced a USD 15 million commitment to Metier Capital Growth Fund III.

Finnfund Invests In Metier Capital Growth Fund III To Foster Growth Companies And Job Creation In Sub-Saharan Africa

Date 04/10/2023

Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and impact investor, has announced a USD 15 million commitment to Metier Capital Growth Fund III.

Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Debut Green Bond Listing By FIVE Holdings

Date 04/10/2023

• FIVE’s Green Bond listing on Nasdaq Dubai marks its inaugural appearance on the region's premier international financial exchange, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable finance.
• FIVE is the world's only company to earn an ‘A’ rating for ESG within the ISS Corporate Rating universe.
• The listing boosts exchange's total value of listed debt to USD 118.34 billion.

Celoxica Expands Presence In APAC - New Offices In Sydney To Meet Increasing Regional Demand For Proven Low Latency Trading Technology And To Support Global Expansion Strategy

Date 04/10/2023

Celoxica, a leading provider of ultra-low latency technology solutions for quantitative trading firms and brokers, has opened new offices in Sydney to service customers in the APAC region, and continue to support its global expansion.