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EBA Launches Consultation To Amend The Data Collection For The Benchmarking Exercise In 2024

Date 08/12/2022

The European Banking Authority (EBA) publishes today a consultation paper to amend the Implementing Regulation on the benchmarking of credit risk, market risk and IFRS9 models for the 2024 exercise. The most significant change is the roll out of the data collection for the benchmarking of accounting metrics (IFRS9) to high default portfolios (HDP). For market risk it is proposed to add new templates for the collection of additional information, notably the Default Risk Charge (DRC) and the Residual Risk Add-On (RRAO). For credit risk, only minor changes are proposed. 

FTSE Russell And Ping An launch FTSE Ping An China ESG Index Series

Date 08/12/2022

• Strategic partnership aims to advance the expansion of sustainable investing in China
• The FTSE Ping An China ESG Index Series combines Ping An’s ESG data and ratings into FTSE Russell’s leading China indexes
• Enables investors to access opportunities and orient capital towards companies with strong ESG performance

Request For Feedback On Proposed Amendments To The LME Responsible Sourcing Policy

Date 08/12/2022

The London Metal Exchange (“LME”) is requesting feedback to proposed minor amendments to the LME Policy on Responsible Sourcing of LME-Listed Brands (“the Policy”) and associated compliance documents, including the Red Flag Assessment Template and Secondary Materials Sourcing Attestation Form.

Euronext Announces December 2022 Quarterly Review Results Of The ISEQ® Family

Date 08/12/2022

Euronext today announced the results of the quarterly review for the ISEQ 20®, ISEQ 20® Capped and ISEQ® Small, which will be implemented after markets close on Friday 16 December 2022 and will be effective from Monday 19 December 2022.

Canadian Securities Administrators And IIROC Seek Input On Regulatory Framework For Short Selling In Canada

Date 08/12/2022

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) are seeking input from investors, industry and the public on the current regulatory framework surrounding short selling in Canada.

Preqin Introduces Asset-Level Benchmarks To The Alternatives Market - New Offering Enables Superior Analysis And Due Diligence To Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Performance Drivers

Date 08/12/2022

Preqin, the global leader empowering the alternatives community with essential data and insights, announced the launch of its new anonymized and aggregated Asset-Level Benchmarks as part of the latest update to its market-leading benchmark offering. Preqin benchmarks allow alternative assets professionals to now compare their investments, as well as those of other market players, through an all-in-one solution from the asset-level to private capital and hedge fund benchmarks, across funds, companies, fund managers, and investors.

FSB Calls For Urgent Work To Address Cross-Border Resolution Challenges In The Non-Bank Sector

Date 08/12/2022

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published its 2022 Resolution Report. The report takes stock of progress made by FSB members in implementing resolution reforms and enhancing resolvability across the banking, financial market infrastructure, and insurance sectors. The report notes that while a lot of progress in resolvability has been made in the banking sector, multiple challenges lie ahead and sustained progress requires the continued commitment of authorities and firms. In particular, the largest cross-border resolution challenges that need to be addressed with some urgency remain in the non-bank sector.

ICAP’s 30th Annual Global Charity Day Raises £4.4 Million - Total Amount Raised Tops £160 Million Since The First Charity Day In 1993

Date 08/12/2022

ICAP, part of TP ICAP group, a leading provider of market infrastructure, is pleased to announce that it raised £4.4 million on its 30th annual global Charity Day, held yesterday.

Borsa Istanbul: The Transaction, Registration And Clearing Principles To Be Applied In The Exchange Markets Regarding Official Holidays In 2023

Date 08/12/2022

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African Securities Exchange Association, African Development Bank Launch AELP E-Platform Linking Seven African Capital Markets With $1.5 Trillion Market Capitalization

Date 08/12/2022

The African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP) has launched an e-platform (The AELP Link), enabling seamless cross-border securities trading among seven African stock exchanges representing 2,000 companies with roughly $1.5 trillion market capitalization.