News Centre

FTSE China Index Series Quarterly Review – Q2 2023

Date 31/05/2023

• Two additions to the FTSE China A50 Index
• Two additions to the FTSE China 50 Index

Mastercard And Fabrick Sign Strategic Partnership To Speed Up Embedded Finance - Companies Will Support The Digitalization Of Businesses Across Europe

Date 31/05/2023

Today, Mastercard and Open Finance sector pioneer Fabrick announced an expanded new partnership to develop Embedded Finance solutions that will improve the digitalization of businesses, financial institutions and fintechs across Europe. 

"A Supervisory Push For Transition Planning And Blended Finance" - Opening Address By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, And Chair, Network For Greening The Financial System, At The Green Swan Conference 2023 On 31 May 2023

Date 31/05/2023

Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to join you again at the Green Swan Conference.  

On behalf of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), I would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to co-host this conference with the Bank for International Settlements, the Central Bank of Chile, and the South African Reserve Bank.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission And Police Joint Operation Against A Suspect Of Illegal Short Selling And Fraudulent Activities

Date 31/05/2023

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Commercial Crime Bureau of the Police conducted a joint search operation today against an individual who is based in Hong Kong and suspected of engaging in illegal short selling and fraudulent activities.

Global Exchange Revenues Total $49.15 Billion In 2022, Rising 2.87% On Increased Demand For Data - New Burton-Taylor Report

Date 31/05/2023

Global exchange revenues have continued a years-long growth trend, gaining 2.87% for a record $49.15 Billion in 2022, according to a new report published today by Burton-Taylor International Consulting, part of TP ICAP’s Parameta Solutions division. The report also finds diversification strategies are trending towards information services, though trading, clearing, and settlement continue to account for most exchange revenues.

Saxo's Global Market Quick Take - 31 May 2023

Date 31/05/2023

Summary: The major US stock indices traded lower overnight on signs that the AI-hype fueled rally was running out of steam and after China manufacturing PMI weakened more than expected. Treasury yields softened on hopes the US Congress will pass a debt deal today that will avoid a default. In commodities copper and iron ore prices traded lower in response to the weakness in China data supporting a stronger dollar.

Worldline, HEC Paris And The HEC Foundation Join Forces To Explore The Future Of Payments

Date 31/05/2023

CLS, a market infrastructure group delivering settlement, processing and data solutions, announced today that Bangkok Bank Hong Kong Branch (Bangkok Bank) is the first Thai bank to access CLSSettlement as a third-party participant.

CLS Welcomes First Thai Third-Party Bank To CLSSettlement - Bangkok Bank Joins As A Third-Party Participant

Date 31/05/2023

CLS, a market infrastructure group delivering settlement, processing and data solutions, announced today that Bangkok Bank Hong Kong Branch (Bangkok Bank) is the first Thai bank to access CLSSettlement as a third-party participant.

DWS Launches Nordic Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned ETF Tracking Solactive Index

Date 31/05/2023

Solactive is pleased to announce that DWS is expanding its family of Net Zero Pathway ETFs – now with a Nordic offering. The DWS Xtrackers Nordic Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned UCITS ETF (XNZN ) will track the Solactive ISS ESG Nordic Investable Universe Net Zero Pathway Index, which follows the same climate reduction targets as the rest of the series. The index encompasses companies that comply with the regulations laid out for EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks and recommendations published by the IIGCC in their Net Zero Investment Framework. The ETF will be listed on Xetra and LSE.

BidX Markets Announces Elizabeth Leskauskaite Joins As New Liquidity Manager

Date 31/05/2023

BidX Markets, the global multi-asset liquidity and B2B trading technology provider has today announced they have welcomed a new addition to their team as Elizabeth Leskauskaite joins as the firms new Liquidity Manager. With a wealth of experience in the financial services industry, Leskauskaite brings strategic vision and wide-ranging expertise to further strengthen the company's position in the market.