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Digital Pound Foundation Announces Partnership With CryptoUK, Fostering Stronger Ecosystem For New Forms Of Digital Money In The UK

Date 22/02/2022

The Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) today announces a new strategic partnership with CryptoUK as part of its plans to foster a stronger ecosystem for new forms of digital money in the UK. Incorporated in June 2021 and formally launched in October 2021, the DPF is an independent, non-profit organisation which works with a variety of stakeholders and participants towards the implementation of a well-designed digital Pound. As policy developments surrounding digital currencies are accelerating, the DPF is building partnerships with a number of key organisations to help strengthen the dialogue with policymakers and collaborate on developing best practices.

SEBA Bank Secures Financial Services Permission From Abu Dhabi Global Market And Opens Office In Abu Dhabi

Date 22/02/2022

• The Financial Services Permission (FSP) enables institutional clients to benefit from SEBA Bank’s digital asset banking services, including credit and custody solutions, investment advisory, and management
• SEBA Bank will leverage ADGM’s status as a leading global innovation hub to conduct regulated activities in the region
• Dedicated office and expanded regional headcount to drive institutional business growth and solidify status as regional leader in digital asset banking

Shanghai International Energy Exchange Has Announced Its Circular On Releasing The Revised General Exchange Rules Of The Shanghai International Energy Exchange

Date 22/02/2022

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has announced its Circular on Releasing the Revised General Exchange Rules of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange as follows:

Restructuring Of Subsidiaries For Launch Of JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. Operations

Date 22/02/2022

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) has today resolved to carry out an organizational restructuring (company split and merger) among its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE), Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE), JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. (JPXI) and TOSHO SYSTEM SERVICE CO.,LTD. (TSS) (hereinafter, the "Restructuring"), with the effective date of April 1, 2022.

Sustainable Trading Launches Non-Profit Membership Network To Drive ESG Change Across Financial Markets

Date 22/02/2022

• 30 founding members from asset management, banking and brokerage, market making, exchanges, technology and service providers
• Mobilising the trading industry to drive positive ESG change by developing industry best practices, benchmarking and transparency

SET Amends Foreign Listing Rules To Attract Overseas Companies

Date 22/02/2022

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has amended its foreign listing rules by shortening the period for foreign companies to have financial advisors after being listed, consistent with that of Thai companies. Moreover, the silent period has also been shortened to attract foreign companies to seek listing on the Thai bourse. The amended requirements are also aimed to offer more investment alternatives to investors, and will take effect on February 22, 2022 after receiving feedback from public consultation, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approval.

SIX To Offer CONNEXOR To The Spanish Market To Speed Up And Streamline The Admission Of Warrants In Spain

Date 22/02/2022

As part of the continuing integration of Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) into SIX, the well-established CONNEXOR service is now being made available to warrants issuers in Spain. The SIX Swiss Exchange reference data distribution platform has become a standard in the Swiss market and is used in more than ten other countries worldwide.

Venture Capital Firms Infuse $3.2bn In Indian Startup Ecosystem During January 2022, Finds GlobalData

Date 22/02/2022

At a time when the global markets are struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian startup ecosystem is turning crisis into an opportunity. The country has witnessed the announcement of 153 venture capital (VC) funding deals during January 2022 with a disclosed funding value of $3.2bn, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

NZX Announces Opening Of Retail Entitlement Offer

Date 22/02/2022

NZX is pleased to announce the opening of its fully underwritten Retail Entitlement Offer ("Retail Offer"). The Retail Offer is part of NZX's equity raising announced on 17 February 2022 to raise approximately NZ$44 million (“Equity Raising”). The Institutional Entitlement Offer component of the Equity Raising has been accelerated, with results announced yesterday, and settlement and allotment of all shares for the Institutional Entitlement Offer expected to occur on Friday, 25 February 2022.

Temasek Leads Amber Group's $200M Series B+ Round, Valuing The Company At $3B

Date 22/02/2022

Amber Group, a leading global digital asset platform, today announced a $200 million Series B+ round led by investment company Temasek, with participation from existing shareholders including Sequoia China, Pantera Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tru Arrow Partners, and Coinbase Ventures among others. A significant follow-up to Amber Group's 2021 $100 million Series B round, this Series B+ round is the largest investment in Amber Group, valuing the company at $3 billion. Total capital raised at Amber Group now stands at $328 million.