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ESMA Reviews Clearing And Derivatives Trading Obligations

Date 11/07/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, today launches a consultation  exploring the extension of the scope of both the Clearing Obligation (CO) and the Derivatives Trading Obligation (DTO).

Amber Group Becomes The Official Global And Main Partner Of Atlético de Madrid - Amber Group Will Also Be Its Official Digital Wealth And Digital Lifestyle Partner, As Part Of A Landmark Multi-Year Partnership Agreement

Date 11/07/2022

Amber Group, a leading global digital asset platform, today announced that it will be the Official Global and Main Partner of Atlético de Madrid, as part of the company’s landmark five-year partnership with the football club. Starting from the 2022/2023 season, Amber Group will also be the exclusive Official Digital Wealth and Digital Lifestyle Partner of Atlético de Madrid, aligning the company’s mission to responsibly democratize digital finance innovation with the universal reach of football.

Katja Bodenhöfer-Alte Reappointed As Managing Director At Baden-Wurttembergische Wertpapierboerse

Date 11/07/2022

The Exchange Council has reappointed Dr. Katja Bodenhöfer-Alte as Managing Director of the public entity Baden-Wuerttembergische Wertpapierboerse for a further three years, starting on 1 September 2022. Dr. Katja Bodenhöfer-Alte will also continue as Managing Director of the public entity’s operating company. This company is a subsidiary of Boerse Stuttgart Group, the sixth largest exchange group in Europe.

ICAPE Group Lists On Euronext Growth Paris

Date 11/07/2022

• €17 million raised

• Market capitalisation of €136.7 million

• 18th listing on Euronext Paris in 2022

• 26th listing of a Tech company on Euronext in 2022

• 45th listing on Euronext in 2022

BME: MARF Admits A New 50 Million Euro Commercial Paper Programme From Record Go

Date 11/07/2022

BME's Fixed Income Market, MARF, today admitted Record Go Alquiler Vacacional's new 50 million euro Commercial Paper (CP) programme. With this programme, the company debuts in the capital markets through MARF to diversify its funding sources and access new investors. The CPs to be issued under the programme feature a nominal amount per unit of 100,000 euros and a maturity of up to two years.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Exceeds Fund-Raising Target For Second Real Estate Debt Fund

Date 11/07/2022

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces that it has exceeded its EUR 500 million target for its second senior commercial real estate debt fund, BNP Paribas European Real Estate Debt Fund II (‘Fund II’), with more than EUR 700 million committed to date.  This brings BNPP AM’s total assets in senior real estate debt to in excess of EUR 1 billion across two funds.  A junior debt strategy is planned for later this year.

TS Imagine Announces Strong Growth And Senior Hires As Demand Surges

Date 11/07/2022

• The financial technology firm expands bookings by 300% in H1 2022 versus prior period
• Company hires nearly 100 new staff globally in H1 2022, including senior appointments to support expansion

Clearstream Launches Data Solutions To Predict Settlement Failures And To Foster Settlement Efficiency

Date 11/07/2022

• Settlement Dashboard and AI-powered Settlement Prediction Tool offer insights into past, present and future settlements
• New tools increase efficiency and liquidity for the entire market, optimising the settlement life cycle
• Data solutions provide high-quality data to support clients with requirements around the Settlement Discipline Regime (SDR)

ID-Pal Secures €7 Million In Series A Funding Round As It Continues To Scale At Pace

Date 11/07/2022

ID-Pal, the global identity verification provider, today announced a €7 million (£6 million) Series A funding round to further fuel expansion into international markets.

FSB Issues Statement On The International Regulation And Supervision Of Crypto-Asset Activities

Date 11/07/2022

Against the backdrop of the recent turmoil in crypto-asset markets, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) made the following statement today on the international regulation and supervision of crypto-asset activities.