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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.

Euronext Announces March 2022 Review Results Of The OBX® Family

Date 09/03/2022

Euronext today announced the results of the March 2022 review for the OBX® family including the OBX®, OSEBX® and OSEFX®. The changes due to the review will be effective from Monday 21 March, 2022.

The Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges Holds “Meet The Market With FEAS | The Omani Capital Market” Virtual Event

Date 09/03/2022

On March 9th, 2022, The Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS), alongside with its members Muscat Stock Exchange and Muscat Clearing & Depository, held the “Meet the Market with FEAS | The Omani Capital Market” virtual event.

The New York Stock Exchange Announces Launch Of The NYSE Sustainability Advisory Council - Exchange-Led Group Of Senior Sustainability Officers From NYSE-Listed Companies Will Identify, Develop And Share Best Practices

Date 09/03/2022

The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, announced today the launch of the NYSE Sustainability Advisory Council. The council will bring together select sustainability leaders within the NYSE community of more than 2,400 listed companies to identify and share global best practices addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Manchester’s Depledge Strategic Wealth Management Achieves Exclusive CISI Accredited Financial Planning Firm(TM) Status

Date 09/03/2022

Manchester firm Depledge Strategic Wealth Management has become a CISI Accredited Financial Planning FirmTM. Depledge joins the exclusive list of 67 UK wide CISI Accredited Financial Planning FirmsTM (AFPFTM) which have demonstrated their professionalism by meeting the highest standards of excellence in financial planning.