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ISDA And SIFMA Webinar On T+1 Settlement Cycle

Date 18/08/2023

On August 8, 2023, ISDA and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) held a webinar that discussed an initiative to reduce the settlement cycle of relevant US and Canadian securities from T+2 to T+1. The change is scheduled to take place on May 27 and May 28, 2024, respectively.

Why Bitcoin Just Plummeted - CoinShares Research

Date 18/08/2023

Bitcoin prices plummeted dramatically yesterday, underscoring for investors the persistent potential for extreme volatility. While the dip might appear sudden, it was precipitated by a combination of events that contributed to the decline.

Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. Secures Approval To Bring Federally Regulated Crypto Futures Trading To Eligible US Customers

Date 18/08/2023

TL;DR:

• Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. has secured regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA), a CFTC-designated self-regulatory organization, to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and offer eligible US customers access to crypto futures.

• This is a critical milestone that reaffirms our commitment to operate a regulated and compliant business and to provide the most trusted and secure crypto-native offerings.

• Coinbase Financial Markets will now be the first crypto-native leader to offer access to regulated, leveraged and cash-settled crypto futures. Learn more about futures here. 

first-investcapital.com: BaFin Investigates The Company First Invest Capital

Date 18/08/2023

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company First Invest Capital and the services it is offering. BaFin has information that the company is offering financial and investment services on its website first-investcapital.com without the required authorisation.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary, 18 August 2023

Date 18/08/2023

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly summary.

Moscow Exchange: Set To Trading Start After The Intraday Clearing

Date 18/08/2023

For trading members. Please note that after the intraday clearing on 18.08.2023, the trading will start at 14:27:00 MSK.

FixSpec Announces Strategic Reorganisation

Date 18/08/2023

FixSpec Limited, a leading supplier of FIX protocol automation software, is today announcing a strategic reorganisation and changes to board of directors.

Financial Services & Markets Act 2023 Gives The UK Financial Conduct Authority New Powers To Protect Access To Cash

Date 18/08/2023

FCA’s new powers are an important step towards maintaining reasonable provision of cash deposit and withdrawal services.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 18/08/2023

• The IF2310 CSI 300 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 21, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 3805.2.
• The IC2310 CSI 500 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 21, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 5806.8.
• The IM2310 CSI 1000 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 21, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 6151.2.
• The IH2310 SSE 50 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 21, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 2520.2.
• The IO2311 series CSI 300 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on August 21, 2023.
• The MO2311 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on August 21, 2023.
• The HO2311 series SSE 50 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on August 21, 2023.

The Fintech Fueling Europe's Digital Currency Revolution: Perfinal's Role In Europe's First Live CBDC Project

Date 18/08/2023

Europe has recently witnessed the launch of its first live Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project launched by The Central Bank of Hungary, with Perfinal taking center stage as the fintech backbone of this monumental transition. This remarkable initiative places Perfinal at the forefront of a digital currency revolution, as the financial world grapples with blending traditional mechanisms with new-age digital innovations.