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ETFGI Reports ETFs Focused On ESG Strategies Listed Globally Gathered Net Inflows Of US$7.55 Billion During February 2022

Date 17/03/2022

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs/ETPs ecosystem, reported today that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered net inflows of US$7.55 billion during February, bringing year to date net inflows to US$17.35 Bn which is much lower than the US$40.51 Bn gathered at this point last year. Total assets invested in ESG ETFs and ETPs decreased by 0.05% from US$379.3 billion at the end of January 2022 to US$379.1 billion, according to ETFGI’s February 2022 ETF and ETP ESG industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.) 

Northern Trust And State Street Join AFME Board

Date 17/03/2022

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has announced that Northern Trust and State Street have joined the Association as Board members. They join 24 other leading European wholesale banking groups on AFME’s governing body.

Exchange Of Letters Between The Governor Of The Bank Of England And The UK Chancellor Regarding CPI Inflation - March 2022

Date 17/03/2022

If inflation moves away from the target by more than 1 percentage point in either direction, the Governor is required to send an open letter to the Chancellor explaining why inflation has moved away from target and what action the Bank is taking to bring inflation back to target.

EU Financial Regulators Warn Consumers On The Risks Of Crypto-Assets

Date 17/03/2022

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, ESMA and EIOPA – the ESAs) today warn consumers that many crypto-assets are highly risky and speculative. The ESAs set out key steps consumers can take to ensure they make informed decisions.

Bank Of England: Bank Rate Increased To 0.75% - March 2022: Monetary Policy Summary And Minutes Of The Monetary Policy Committee Meeting

Date 17/03/2022

Monetary Policy Summary, March 2022

The Bank of England condemns Russia’s unprovoked invasion and the suffering inflicted on Ukraine. The Bank is working closely with the UK Government to support its response in coordination with international authorities. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) supports this condemnation and welcomes these actions.

Trading Hours During The Holy Month Of Ramadan Eid Al Fiter Holiday For The Saudi Exchange

Date 17/03/2022

Saudi Exchange announces that trading hours during the holy month of Ramadan will remain unchanged and as follow:

Bybit Levels Up Compliance Standards With Membership In The VerifyVASP Alliance

Date 17/03/2022

Bybit, the fastest growing cryptocurrency exchange, is now a member of VerifyVASP Alliance. With this integration, Bybit streamlines compliance with the Travel Rule requirements as the exchange brings cryptocurrency transactions on its platform to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s guidance.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Publicly Censures Wonderful Sky Financial Group Holdings Limited And Liu Tianni And Publicly Criticises Liu Kiki Ching Tung For Breaching The Code On Share Buy-Backs

Date 17/03/2022

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has publicly censured Wonderful Sky Financial Group Holdings Limited  and Liu Tianni and publicly criticised Liu Kiki Ching Tung for breaching the Code on Share Buy-backs.

Microsoft For Startups And Ansarada Announce New Global Partnership

Date 17/03/2022

• Microsoft for Startups and Ansarada unite to make it easier and faster for startups to raise capital and grow
• Ansarada is the first third-party technology vendor to forge a global partnership of this kind with Microsoft for Startups
• Ansarada’s suite of solutions offered to every participant of Microsoft for Startups global program

Levelling The SPACs Playing Field: Investors Call For More Transparency And Better Investor Protection - Report On SPACs From BETTER FINANCE & CFA Institute: Impacts On Transparency, Information Disclosure, Investor Protection And Supervision

Date 17/03/2022

Although SPACs - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies - have existed for quite some time, their sudden popularity over the last few years has drawn the attention of investors and regulators alike. In their latest joint report, BETTER FINANCE and CFA Institute shed light on the debate around SPACs also known as “blank cheques companies”. Based on the input from professional and retail investors and the overall findings of their joint study, BETTER FINANCE and CFA Institute believe that SPACs represent an important tool for the growth of EU capital markets, providing an alternative to traditional IPOs and a faster way for companies to go public. However, safeguards should be in place. The report discusses ways to preserve investor protection for retail investors and calls for more transparency on SPACs in the EU market. It introduces ways to address information disclosure and incentive structures in SPACs.