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Kharon Joins Temenos Exchange, Adding Decision-Enabling Data On Global Security Threats - Collaboration Provides Pre-Integrated Data Insights Solution For Banks To Fight Financial Crime

Date 12/01/2022

Kharon, a leading provider of research and data analytics covering global security threats that impact commerce and finance, has joined Temenos Exchange, the open marketplace of fintech solutions for more than 3,000 banks and financial institutions worldwide. The integration of Kharon’s data and analytics solutions provides Temenos customers with access to rich data insights designed to power their financial crimes and trade compliance programs.

cakedefi.com: BaFin Investigates Cake Pte. Ltd.

Date 12/01/2022

In accordance with section 37 (4) of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG), BaFin would like to make clear that Cake Pte. Ltd, Singapore, has not been granted authorisation under the KWG to conduct banking business or provide financial services. The company is not supervised by BaFin.

Worldline Will Bring Innovation And Customer Experience To Life At NRF 2022 Retail’s Big Show

Date 12/01/2022

• Retail's Big Show will be in-person, bringing an entire industry back together.
• Immersive eXperience room to live a next level demo experience

Innovative Cooperation And Global Connectivity - Shenzhen Stock Exchange And HKEX Jointly Held Cross-Border Investment Conference

Date 12/01/2022

On January 12, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) jointly held a cross-border online investment conference with the theme of “Innovative Cooperation and Global Connectivity”. It is an important measure to further implement the cooperation agreement between SZSE and HKEX to strengthen personnel exchanges on a regular basis and deepen two-way joint market cultivation services. Sha Yan, President & CEO of SZSE, and Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer of HKEX, attended the conference and delivered speeches. Representatives of SZSE, HKEX, and domestic and foreign financial institutions introduced and exchanged ideas on the high-level two-way opening-up of the capital market and the new opportunities and measures under the integrated development of GBA capital markets. Discussions were also carried out on the enhancement of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect mechanism, the reform and development of the mainland and Hong Kong capital markets, and product allocation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Avelacom Launches Colocation And Network Services With Japan Exchange Group - Avelacom Will Provide Trading Participants With One-Stop-Shop Connectivity Solutions Through JPX’s arrownet-Global Partnership

Date 12/01/2022

Avelacom, the low latency connectivity, IT infrastructure and data solutions provider for global financial markets, has become one of Japan Exchange Group's (JPX) arrownet-Global Partner Network vendors. This will enable financial services institutions to directly access JPX’s exchanges and markets in cash equities, commodities, and derivatives via Avelacom’s connectivity solutions. JPX comprises the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the Osaka Exchange (OSE), and the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM).

Chinese Startups Raise $104.4bn VC Funding In 2021, Reveals GlobalData

Date 12/01/2022

China’s regulatory crackdown on technology giants is not stopping the venture capital (VC) frenzy in the country. The VC market of the country in the wake of evolving regulatory landscape and COVID-19 pandemic surprisingly looks upbeat. Chinese startups raised $104.4bn, a growth of 48.9% year-on-year in 2021, finds GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

HKEX Signs New Strategic Cooperation Agreement With Shenzhen Stock Exchange To Support Greater Bay Area Development

Date 12/01/2022

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is today (Wednesday) pleased to announce it has signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) to further enhance market connectivity and facilitate the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

SGX Regulator’s Column: What Issuers And Shareholders Should Be Aware Of In Respect Of Proxy Votes For Scheme Of Arrangement Meetings

Date 12/01/2022

Mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) are a feature of the corporate landscape. A common mechanism used to enable an M&A is the scheme of arrangement (“Scheme”). The Scheme is a flexible tool used to effect a compromise or arrangement between the company and its shareholders.

Taiwan Futures Exchange Newsletter - January 2022

Date 12/01/2022

Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) closed out 2021 at a record volume of 392,202,371 contracts, surpassing its previous high of 341,393,346 contracts in 2020. The average daily volume (ADV) peaked at 1,607,387 contracts, up 15.3% from 1,394,108 contracts last year. Notably, foreign institutional participation in Taiwan futures market also set a record, accounting for 31.5% trading volume in 2021, rising from 26.0% in 2020.

Nasdaq Announces End-Of-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date December 31, 2021

Date 11/01/2022

At the end of the settlement date of December 31, 2021, short interest in 3,160 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 8,918,375,713 shares compared with 8,912,688,445 shares in 3,103 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of December 15, 2021. The end-of-December short interest represent 2.48 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 2.40 days for the prior reporting period.