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NGX Reveals Results Of Half Year Review Of Market Indices

Date 07/07/2021

Nigerian Exchange (NGX or The Exchange) Limited has announced the results of its half year market index review for the following indices – the NGX 30, NGX Lotus Islamic, NGX Pension, Corporate Governance Index, Afrinvest Bank Value Index, Afrinvest Dividend Yield Index, Meristem Growth Index, Meristem Value Index; and the five Sectoral Indices of The Exchange - NGX Banking, NGX Insurance, NGX Industrial, NGX Consumer Goods and NGX Oil & Gas. 

Spectrum Markets: European Retail Investors Bullish On Spanish Equity Index (IBEX 35)

Date 07/07/2021

• Retail investor sentiment turned sharply bullish towards Spanish IBEX 35 in June
• Positive development also towards French CAC 40 index
• 63.8m securitised derivatives were traded on Spectrum last month

UK Financial Conduct Authority , Prudential Regulation Authority And Bank Of England Set Out Plan To Improve Diversity And Inclusion In Regulated Firms

Date 07/07/2021

The FCA, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Bank of England (the regulators) are seeking views on regulatory plans to improve diversity and inclusion in financial services.

An Analysis Of The Transaction Network In The Japanese OTC Derivatives Markets

Date 07/07/2021

From the reflection on the financial crisis in 2008, G20 Leaders, at the 2009 Pittsburgh Summit, agreed that over-the-counter (hereinafter referred to as OTC) derivatives trade (transactions) contracts should be reported to trade repositories (hereinafter referred to as TRs). Following this commitment, data reporting and aggregation requirements for OTC derivatives were implemented in most FSB member jurisdictions to reinforce monitoring and supervision systems in the usual period and ensure a prompt and optimal response to macro-prudential risks

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission And Independent Commission Against Corruption Search A Listed Company And An Underwriter

Date 07/07/2021

A senior executive of a listed company has been arrested in a joint operation of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Worldline Joins Forces With French Fintech Venture A3bc Regarding Secure And Touchless Authentication - Biometric Digital ID And Data Storage Protocol Enhance Both Safety And User Experience Combined With WL Trusted Authentication

Date 07/07/2021

Worldline [Euronext: WLN] is partnering up with A3BC (Anything Anywhere Anytime Biometric Connection), a French fintech venture that provides with biometric digital ID and data storage protocol, to combine their patented solution with Worldline Authentication. The combined technologies are protecting mobile phones from intrusion by leveraging two-factor authentication (2FA): possession of the smartphone and inherence (biometric). 

The Main Issues Raised By Japan's Financial Services Agency At Opinion Exchange Meetings With Trade Associations

Date 07/07/2021

The Financial Services Agency has published the main issues raised at opinion exchange meetings with trade associations.

The Trading Volume On AIX For The First Half Of 2021 Was 4 Times Higher Than Last Year - Total Traded Value On AIX In June Was USD 21.93 Mln, KZT 9.36 Bln

Date 07/07/2021

Astana International Exchange (AIX) presents its market operational update for June 2021. Total traded value for the period was USD 21,930,790.61 equivalent to KZT 9,363,258,521.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Cancels Fund Managers Otago Licence

Date 07/07/2021

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has cancelled the managed investment scheme manager licence of Fund Managers Otago (FMO).

What Is "Greenwashing" And What Are Its Potential Threats? By Commissioner Cathie Armour - An ASIC Review Addressing The Threat Of “Greenwashing” Aims To Improve Governance And Accountability In The Market, Writes Commissioner Cathie Armour GAICD.

Date 07/07/2021

There is increasing demand for environmentally friendly, sustainable or ethical investment options from investors in Australia, particularly those belonging to a younger demographic.