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Monetary Authority Of Singapore' Statement On Additional Tier 1 Instruments Issued By Singapore Banks

Date 22/03/2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today that in exercising its powers to resolve a financial institution (FI), it intends to abide by the hierarchy of claims in liquidation. This means that equity holders will absorb losses before holders of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) and Tier 2 capital instruments.

UAE Capital Market Authority Issues QSB For Q4 2022

Date 22/03/2023

Today, the Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) issued the Quarterly Statistical Bulletin (QSB) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022. Through this bulletin, the CMA aims to provide statistical information and data about the Saudi capital market that is important for investors, market analysts, and academic and student researchers. Also, the CMA aims to raise the level of transparency and disclosure and stimulates and develop investment in the capital market.

UAE Securities And Commodities Authority Takes Part In A Meeting By The Committee Of Heads Of The GCC Capital Market Authorities

Date 22/03/2023

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) took part in the 26th meeting of the Committee of Heads of the GCC Capital Market Authorities (or their equivalents) established by the Ministerial Committee of Chairmen of the GCC Capital Market Regulators. It was represented in the meeting—held in Oman’s Capital, Muscat—by a delegation led by its CEO H.E. Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi.

State Street Further Expands Outsourced Trading Capabilities - Acquisition Of Cf Global Trading To Help Clients Drive Growth To Portfolios While Accessing The Scale, Experience, Insights, Liquidity And Technology Of State Street’s Established Trading Infrastructure

Date 22/03/2023

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CF Global Trading, a global firm specializing in outsourced trading on an agency basis for a variety of asset classes including equities, listed derivatives and fixed income. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms are not being disclosed.

The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority Issues Institutions Under Supervision Of CMA​ Report For Q4 2022

Date 22/03/2023

The Capital Market Authority (“CMA") issued a detailed report on the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022 on the Market Institutions under CMA supervision. The publication of the report aims at promoting confidence and raising the level of transparency and disclosure in the capital market, in addition to serving researchers and followers of the capital market by providing accessing detailed data on the sector, its activities and variables.

Emerging Markets Hedge Funds Surge To Begin 2023 - HFRI 500 Emerging Markets Extends Strong Performance On Inflation, Rates; Crypto Funds In Korea, China Recover Post-FTX Collapse

Date 22/03/2023

Emerging Markets hedge funds surged to begin 2023, extending 4Q gains driven by rising U.S. rates and continuing generational inflation. The HFRI 500 Emerging Markets Index jumped +4.9 percent in January, with gains across Equity Hedge and Cryptocurrency exposures, as reported today with the releases of the HFR Asian Hedge Fund Industry Report and the HFR Emerging Markets Hedge Fund Industry Report from HFR®, the established global leader in the indexation, analysis and research of the global hedge fund industry.

Eurex Is The First European Exchange To Launch Bitcoin Index Futures

Date 22/03/2023

• Launch of futures on FTSE Bitcoin Index in USD and EUR 
• Trusted access to cryptocurrencies in a regulated market with Eurex
• Robust index methodology and governance framework of FTSE Russell
• Rigorous digital asset exchange vetting process from Digital Asset Research (DAR)

Provenir Appoints Kees-Jan Koppenaal As General Manager, Northern Europe - Industry Veteran Kees-Jan Koppenaal Joins Provenir’s Team To Accelerate The Company’s Commitment To Providing Digital-First Decisioning Solutions That Drive Business Growth

Date 22/03/2023

Provenir, a global leader in AI-powered data and decisioning software, today announced that Kees-Jan Koppenaal has been appointed General Manager, Northern Europe. Koppenaal will help to lead Provenir’s expansion in the region, responsible for directing and driving new business, building customer loyalty and supporting corporate strategies.

Court Reaffirms Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission’s Power Of Issuing Restriction Notices

Date 22/03/2023

The Court of First Instance has dismissed a judicial review application against the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) relating to restriction notices issued in an ongoing investigation into a suspected “ramp-and-dump” scheme.

Saudi Capital Market Authority Issues Quarterly Statistical Bulletin For Q4 2022

Date 22/03/2023

Today, the Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) issued the Quarterly Statistical Bulletin (QSB) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022. Through this bulletin, the CMA aims to provide statistical information and data about the Saudi capital market that is important for investors, market analysts, and academic and student researchers. Also, the CMA aims to raise the level of transparency and disclosure and stimulates and develop investment in the capital market.