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TheCityUK: Key Facts About UK-Based Financial And Related Professional Services 2025

Date 15/05/2025

Today TheCityUK launched its 'Key facts about UK-based financial and related professional services 2025' report, exploring the important contribution the industry makes to the UK economy.

CICC Expands Its Global Footprint With Official Launch Of DIFC Branch

Date 15/05/2025

China International Capital Corporation Limited ("CICC"), China’s leading investment bank, officially launches its branch in Dubai, International Financial Centre (“DIFC”), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA).

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Court Of First Instance Dismisses Appeal By Offender Of Unlicensed Activity

Date 15/05/2025

Ms Lai Ka Yi began her two weeks’ imprisonment immediately after losing her appeal against her conviction and sentence for an unlicensed activity offence in a prosecution brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange Launches New Trading System With Integrated CSD Solution From CMA

Date 15/05/2025

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) has officially launched its next-generation trading platform, marking a major milestone in the modernization of Vietnam’s capital market infrastructure. A key component of this transformation is the successful deployment of a Central Securities Depository (CSD) solution delivered by CMA Small Systems AB to the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC).

Capital.Com Reports $656 Billion In Client Trading Volumes In Q1 2025 - Staff Numbers Surpass 1,000 As The Company Grows Its Bench Strength Across Tech And Engineering Teams

Date 15/05/2025

Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, today announced strong trading activity in the first quarter of 2025, marking a solid start to the year amid global market volatility and heightened client demand. 

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Court Convicts Brothers-In-Law Of False Trading

Date 15/05/2025

The Eastern Magistrates’ Courts today convicted Mr Lin Tai Fung and his brother-in-law, Mr Or Chun Nin after they pleaded guilty to the offences of conspiracy to commit false trading in the shares of Pa Shun International Holdings Limited (Pa Shun) from 9 April 2017 to 7 March 2018 in a prosecution brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

AJ Bell Extends Its Partnership With Amundi And Selects Amundi Technology To Enhance Portfolio Management Solutions

Date 15/05/2025

Amundi, the leading European Asset Manager and AJ Bell, one of the largest investment platforms in the UK, widen their partnership as AJ Bell has chosen the ALTO Investment platform from Amundi Technology to streamline its portfolio management processes and support its ambitious growth plans.

European Stability Mechanism Selects Eurex Clearing For Voluntary Clearing Of Interest Rate Swaps

Date 15/05/2025

• The ESM's decision to voluntarily clear OTC interest rate swaps underlines the importance of central clearing for financial stability and efficiency.
• This contributes to the objectives of EMIR 3.0 and strengthens the EU clearing ecosystem. 
• Clear support for Eurex Clearing’s efforts to build an alternative liquidity pool within the EU.

Apex Group Appoints New Global Head Of Fintech - Apex Group Hires For Newly Created ‘Global Head Of Fintech’ Role, Strengthening Its Fintech Strategy And Enhancing Its Digital Capabilities

Date 15/05/2025

Apex Group Ltd. (“the Group”), the leading global financial services provider, has appointed Tom Bennett as Global Head of Fintech. In this newly created role, Tom will lead Apex Group’s global fintech strategy, enhancing its digital capabilities across private markets, capital markets, and digital assets.

FNZ Welcomes Cornelia Coman As Group Head Of Europe And Appoints Tom Chard As Group Head Of Growth

Date 15/05/2025

• FNZ strengthens its executive committee as part of its ongoing investment in driving sustainable growth. 
• Cornelia Coman, Group Head of Europe, will lead FNZ’s strategy across key European markets and deepen client partnerships across the region. 
• Tom Chard, Group Head of Growth, will lead FNZ’s global growth agenda, aligning regional strategies and capabilities to accelerate innovation and deliver long-term value.