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SEC Proposes Rules On Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, And Incident Disclosure By Public Companies

Date 09/03/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to its rules to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident reporting by public companies.

BIS: Deconstructing ESG Scores: How To Invest With Your Own Criteria

Date 09/03/2022

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores are becoming an increasingly important tool for asset managers to design and implement ESG investment strategies. However, there are drawbacks in using headline ESG scores that limit their usefulness. ESG scores amalgamate a broad range of fundamentally different factors, which creates ambiguity. Weak scores in one pillar can offset strong scores in another pillar.

Euronext Announces Annual Review Results Of The PSI®

Date 09/03/2022

Euronext today announced the results of the annual review for the PSI®, which will take place after markets close on Friday 18 March 2022, and be effective from Monday 21 March 2022.

Statement On Proposal For Mandatory Cybersecurity Disclosures, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, March 9, 2022

Date 09/03/2022

Today, the Commission is considering a proposal to mandate cybersecurity disclosures by public companies. I am pleased to support this proposal because, if adopted, it would strengthen investors’ ability to evaluate public companies’ cybersecurity practices and incident reporting.

Statement Of CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam On The President’s Executive Order On Digital Assets

Date 09/03/2022

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam today released the following statement on the Executive Order on Digital Assets signed by President Biden today:

“The Executive Order signed by President Biden today marks a significant step. The EO will ensure greater cooperation and coordination between various cabinet-level agencies, the independent market regulators and prudential regulatory bodies. With increased adoption and growth in the digital asset market comes the need for increased education and outreach to protect against new and emerging risks.  President Biden is right to emphasize the need for increased customer education and consumer protection, while combating illicit activity and safeguarding financial stability."

Readcrest Capital AG: BaFin Imposes Administrative Fines

Date 09/03/2022

On 25 February 2022, BaFin imposed administrative fines totalling 22,000 euros on Readcrest Capital AG.

Likvidi Launches Digital Carbon Credit Trading Platform - Likvidi’s Carbon Credit Distributed Ledger Platform Will Provide A New Mechanism For Companies To Offset Their Carbon Footprint

Date 09/03/2022

Likvidi, a sustainable finance company, announces the launch of its carbon trading platform and carbon credits. The ‘Liquid Carbon Credit’ (LCO2) is a tokenized carbon credit designed to be traded at high liquidity on Likvidi’s own platform and on other blockchain-based exchanges and platforms. LCO2 is a real-world digital asset, with each credit equivalent to one tonne of carbon removed from the atmosphere. This gives the holder the ability to buy, trade, and offset carbon credits to achieve net-zero status. 

State Street To Develop Digital Custody In Collaboration With Copper.Co - State Street Intends To Offer Digital Custody For Some Of The Most Active Cryptocurrencies And Other Digital Assets, Subject To Regulatory Approvals

Date 09/03/2022

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced today that State Street Digital, the firm’s dedicated Digital division, has entered into a licensing agreement with Copper.co, a London-based provider of institutional digital asset custody and trading infrastructure. State Street Digital will leverage Copper.co’s technology to develop and, subject to receipt of regulatory and other approvals, launch an institutional grade digital custody offering where clients can store and settle their digital assets within a secure environment operated by State Street. The firm will leverage its robust infrastructure and vast experience to assist clients’ transition and thrive in the new digital economy.   

NGX's Top Female Executive Makes WFE's Women Leaders List

Date 09/03/2022

The World Federation of Exchanges (“The WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and Central Counterparty Clearing Houses (CCPs), today published its annual Women Leaders List. Notable among the selected women leaders is the Divisional Head, Business Support Services, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Ms. Irene Robinson-Ayanwale.

February 20 February 2022 Figures At Eurex - Growth Across OTC Clearing, Derivatives Trading And Repo At Eurex In February And Repo At Eurex In February

Date 09/03/2022

Notional outstanding volumes in OTC Clearing grew strongly in February, climbing 30 percent overall compared to the same month last year – from 19,903 billion EUR to 25,933 billion EUR – with Interest Rate Swaps and Overnight Index Swaps posting growth of 39 percent and 162 percent, respectively. Average daily cleared volumes also grew by 10 percent overall, with Interest Rate Swaps (up 69 percent) and Overnight Index Swaps (up 148 percent) again beating the overall growth figure.