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BIS: Resilient Risk-Taking In Financial Markets

Date 18/09/2023

With the end of the hiking phase in sight, investors focused on macroeconomic developments during the review period, while staying attuned to their policy implications.1 Government bond yields rose in advanced economies (AEs), with term structures reflecting increasingly diverse economic outlooks. Despite a spell of de-risking in August, risk-taking was generally resilient, including in emerging market economies (EMEs).

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Presents Two Exhibitions “Image Capital By Estelle Blaschke & Armin Linke“ And “New Works – Art Collection Deutsche Börse“

Date 18/09/2023

• Both exhibitions will be shown from 13 October 2023 to 21 January 2024 in The Cube, Frankfurt/Eschborn.
• Visiting the exhibitions is possible as part of the regular guided tours and on the “Open Saturday” on 20 January 2024. 
• The exclusive press preview will be held on 12 October 2023 at 11 a.m.

BIS Quarterly Review, September 2023

Date 18/09/2023

With global inflation falling, investors focused on the growth outlook and its policy implications.

BME Partners With Inspiring Girls And BlackRock To Promote Financial Literacy

Date 18/09/2023

• The agreement is materialized in 5 courses taught by BlackRock professionals through Braindex, BME's 100% online financial training platform
• It now offers 82 courses of different levels on Financial Markets and Products, Outreach, Technology and Regulation.

FTSE Mondo Visione Exchange Down 2.3% In August

Date 18/09/2023

Global exchanges declined in August due to weakening inflation and interest rate outlook into the year's second half.

Broadridge Signs First Customers For New Swift Services Including Transaction Screening Service And Securities View - Customers Will Gain Advanced Sanctions Screening And End-To-End Securities Settlement Control

Date 18/09/2023

Extending its strategic commitment to providing fast and efficient access to new service innovations from Swift, global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has announced the immediate availability of its connectivity to Swift’s API for Transaction Screening Service, and also for Swift’s newly launched Securities View service. Using Broadridge’s connectivity for these services, financial firms and corporate treasuries will be able to optimize sanctions compliance and transform their oversight and tracking of the securities lifecycle.

Financing The Future: WFE’s View On Creating Public Policy To Promote Long-Term Investment

Date 18/09/2023

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has published a white paper today on the role ‘market-based finance’ plays in people’s futures. Inspired, in particular, by how share markets combat the effects of inflation, ‘Financing the Future’ examines the importance not just of long-term investment, but of having public policy that promotes it, rather than works against it. 

DIFC Steers Dubai’s Position As A Global Insurance And Reinsurance Hub With Unparalleled Growth

Date 18/09/2023

• DIFC attracts influx of new insurance and reinsurance clients, on track for 20 per cent YoY growth. 
• H1 2023 gross written premiums increased to USD 1.2bn – up 18 per cent on H1 2022 and 34 per cent on H1 2021.
• Record-breaking inflow of insurance peers over the past 5 years, with a 43 per cent representation of Managing General Agents (MGA) from Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East, contributing to the USD 2.1bn DIFC market.
• Growth in new companies indicates a buoyant outlook for gross written premiums and workforce.
• Survey conducted by Global Reinsurance shows high confidence in Dubai and opportunities in the region.

Clear Solution Pathways Show That The UN Sustainable Development Goals Can Be Achieved By Their 2030 Deadline Despite Their Rising Costs, Force4Good Research Finds

Date 18/09/2023

With only seven years remaining to their 2030 deadline, meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require a global effort to mobilize capital, resources and stakeholders on a scale never seen before, the latest Capital as a Force for Good annual report finds.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Bans Lo Wai Ming For Seven Months

Date 18/09/2023

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Mr Lo Wai Ming, a former responsible officer (RO) of Taiping Securities (HK) Co Limited (TSCL), from re-entering the industry for seven months from 16 September 2023 to 15 April 2024.