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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.  

Welcoming Remarks Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia At The SCxSC GROW Roadshow And Bioeconomy Corporation Conference Wednesday 4 October 2023

Date 04/10/2023

Key Highlights:

At the 3rd SCxSC Grow Workshop, Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin, Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), stressed the need to do more to address the specific needs and challenges by MSMEs. He elaborated on the importance of collaboration in the enterprenurial ecosystem. Today’s workshop was also the SCxSC Grow’s first collaboration with the Bioeconomy Corporation.

NZX Shareholder Metrics - September 2023

Date 03/10/2023

Please see attached NZX Limited shareholder metrics for September 2023.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Publishes Final Climate Related Disclosures Regime Record Keeping Guidance

Date 03/10/2023

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has published its final guidance for Climate Reporting Entities (CREs) on meeting their record keeping obligations. 

US Acting Comptroller Of The Currency Discusses Vital Work Of International Data Hub

Date 03/10/2023

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today issued remarks via webcast at the BIS International Data Hub (IDH) 10th Anniversary Conference. In his remarks, Mr. Hsu discussed how the IDH’s work to gather and analyze data helps national authorities perform ongoing monitoring and analysis of key risks affecting the global financial system. He also highlighted how the IDH’s work supports greater financial stability.