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Nasdaq’s Net-Zero Target Approved By The Science Based Targets initiative

Date 03/11/2022

• Pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 100% and Scope 3 GHG emissions 50% by 2030
• Pledges to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 95% by 2050

ACER-CEER Decarbonised Gases Volume Of The 2021 Market Monitoring Report Highlights The Challenges To Expand Biomethane And Hydrogen Production

Date 03/11/2022

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) publish today the 2021 Decarbonised Gases Volume of the Market Monitoring Report (MMR).

Former UK Cabinet Ministers Urge Treasury To Make Simple Legislative Change To Unshackle The UK’s Burgeoning Digital Economy - Cross-Party Letter Signed By The Likes Of Giles Watling, Sir Stephen Timms, Matt Hancock And Alun Cairns

Date 03/11/2022

Conservative Member of Parliament for Clacton, Giles Watling, who sits on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has today lodged a cross-party joint letter with the newly appointed Chancellor and his team in the Treasury. The letter calls for a simple legislative change which is preventing the UK’s digital-economy from fulfilling its potential and holding back capital markets for SMEs – reducing financing gaps that stifle innovation and economic growth.

FSB Asia Group Discusses Financial Stability Outlook And Cross-Border Payments

Date 03/11/2022

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Asia (RCG Asia) held a virtual meeting today to discuss current global and regional economic and financial market developments, the roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments, and FSB work priorities in 2023.

Intercontinental Exchange Approves Fourth Quarter Dividend Of $0.38 Per Share

Date 03/11/2022

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, announced today a $0.38 per share dividend for the fourth quarter of 2022, which is up 15% from the $0.33 per share dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2021. The cash dividend is payable on December 30, 2022 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2022. The ex-dividend date is December 14, 2022.

UBS Launches World's First Native Digital Bond With Intended Dual Listing And Trading On SIX Digital Exchange And SIX Swiss Exchange

Date 03/11/2022

UBS today launched a 3-year CHF senior unsecured bond with a total issue volume of CHF 375 million and a maturity in 2025. This bond was issued on the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) based Central Securities Depository of SIX Digital Exchange and is the first of its kind that can also be held conventionally at SIX SIS. In addition, this bond is intended to be listed and tradeable at both SIX Digital Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange.

TP ICAP: Desk Founder Steve Emmerson Will Move To Part-Time Role In 2023

Date 03/11/2022

TP ICAP, a leading global markets infrastructure and data solutions provider, has announced that Josh Stannack has become Head of the Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) desk within the Tullett Prebon business. The desk’s founder, Steve Emmerson, will remain integral to the business and transfer to a part-time role.

Bank Of England: Bank Rate Increased To 3% - November 2022 - Monetary Policy Summary And Minutes Of The Monetary Policy Committee Meeting

Date 03/11/2022

Monetary Policy Summary, November 2022

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 2 November 2022, the MPC voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase Bank Rate by 0.75 percentage points, to 3%. One member preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points, to 2.75%, and one member preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 2.5%.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Third Quarter 2022

Date 03/11/2022

• 3Q22 net revenues of $1.8 billion; +1% y/y; +3% y/y, constant currency (CC)*
• 3Q22 GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.34, primarily due to net losses from Bakkt
• 3Q22 adj. diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.31
• 3Q22 operating income, +4% y/y; +7% y/y, CC*. Adj. operating income +4% y/y; +6% y/y, CC*
• 3Q22 operating margin of 50%, +164 basis points y/y; adj. operating margin of 60%, +176 basis points y/y

Amman Stock Exchange Participates In 21st Jordan Economic Conference “International Conference To Finance Investment And Fintech”

Date 03/11/2022

The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), represented by Dr. Kamal Al-Qudah, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mr. Mazen Wathafi, the CEO of the ASE, participated in the 21st Jordan Economic Conference under the title “International conference to finance investment and FinTech” during the period 1-2 November 2022 at the Movenpick Hotel Amman The conference was opened by a representative of the Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade and Supply, and Minister of Labor, Mr. Youssef Al-Shamali. Where the conference discussed a number of topics and themes related to the financing of SMEs, major strategic projects, financing of green economy projects, as well as topics related to financial technology, the future of digital currencies and money, domestic and foreign financial markets.