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CryptoCompare Digital Asset Management Review May 2022: AUM Declines 28% Following Turbulent Month For Crypto

Date 31/05/2022

Bitcoin and Ethereum fell by 27.3% and 38.1% respectively in May (data up to 26th), a steep decline following a turbulent month for the two largest cryptocurrencies as the collapse of LUNA and TerraUSD sent shockwaves through the sector. Since April 2022, total AUM across all digital asset investment products has fallen 28.6% to $34.2bn (as of the 26th of May). 

Tehran Stock Exchange To List Start-Ups And Digital Companies

Date 31/05/2022

Due to special listing requirements for start-ups and companies active in the field of digital economy approved by Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO)’s Board of Directors, these companies will be able to be listed in Tehran Stock Exchange, announced Dr. Mahmoud Goudarzi, Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE)’s CEO.

"Gearing Up For Climate Action - The Road Ahead For The NGFS" - Opening Address By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, Chair, Network For Greening the Financial System, At The Green Swan Conference 2022 On 31 May 2022

Date 31/05/2022

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

It is an honour and a pleasure to address the Green Swan Conference again.  

IMF Regional Economic Outlook Outlines Policy Priorities To Support The Recovery In The MENA Region

Date 31/05/2022

• Growth in the MENA region surprised on the upside in 2021 and maintained momentum entering 2022, despite surging inflation and a temporary pandemic-induced slowdown in January.
• Geopolitical issues, higher food prices and potential supply shortages are impacting the region significantly, while oil and gas exporters, particularly in MENA, benefit from higher energy prices.
• Carefully calibrated policies will need to manage uncertainties, maintain economic stability, and support the recovery while protecting the vulnerable. Structural reforms have become even more urgent to prevent scarring and enhance resilience ahead.

Commissioner McGuinness And Ambassador Shamshur Among Distinguished Speakers At FESE Convention 2022

Date 31/05/2022

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges’ annual Convention will today host the first of two half-days of lively discussion on the future of European capital markets. Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will give the opening keynote speech, prior to headline interventions across the event from ESMA Chair, Verena Ross, Czech Finance Minister, Zybněk Stanjura, MEPs Danuta Hübner, Eero Heinäluoma and Ondřej Kovařík, and many other esteemed guests.

UK Quoted Companies Alliance: Small And Mid-Cap Push-Back Compels Government To Re-Think On Audit And Corporate Governance Reform

Date 31/05/2022

The Government has today released its response to the BEIS “Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance” consultation. The consultation - which ran for four months last year - aimed to improve governance and reporting standards but contained some proposals which significantly concerned small and mid-cap directors and the wider ecosystem as the reforms would mean vastly increased regulatory and administrative burdens. 
 

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Official Birthday

Date 31/05/2022

Bursa Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiaries will be closed on Monday, 6 June 2022 in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah.

Worldline Enters The Metaverse To Bridge The Gap Between Virtual And Real Worlds For Commerce Scenarios

Date 31/05/2022

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, is proud to announce it is one of the first payments companies to enter the Metaverse with the launch of a dedicated virtual showroom. The company aims to bridge the gap between the network of virtual worlds and the real world for e-Commerce enterprises and provide its merchants with the opportunities needed to benefit fully from the incredible potential the Metaverse has to offer.

Changes To Monetary Authority Of Singapore Board Of Directors

Date 31/05/2022

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the re-appointment of Mr Lim Hng Kiang to the MAS Board of Directors and the appointment of Mr Chaly Mah as Chair of its Audit Committee.

Vienna Stock Exchange: Debut Of The Green Bond Issued By The Republic Of Austria In The "Vienna ESG Segment"

Date 31/05/2022

As of today, the first green bond issued by the Republic of Austria is listed in the "Vienna ESG Segment" of the Vienna Stock Exchange. By taking into account the Green Bond Principles of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) as well as criteria of the EU taxonomy, the Republic of Austria follows the highest sustainability standards. The bond with a coupon of 1.85% matures on 23 May 2049. A total issue amount of EUR 4 billion was subscribed by institutional investors, the order book closed in excess of EUR 25.4 billion with 70% being green investors. The Federal Minister of Finance, Magnus Brunner, and the Managing Board of the Austrian Treasury, Markus Stix and Walter Jöstl, rang the bell for the stock exchange listing.