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LSEG And JPX To Develop Net Zero Climate Indices Covering Japan’s Equity Market

Date 02/11/2021

• Climate transition benchmarks are becoming an important tool for investors to manage climate risk
• The new LSEG and JPX indices will enable investors to reallocate capital based on the climate credentials and carbon performance of the constituent companies in the index
• The FTSE/JPX Net Zero Index Series will achieve alignment to net zero by 2050
• The indices will incorporate multiple dimensions of climate exposure including carbon emissions, carbon reserves, green revenues, and climate governance

Bitfinex Derivatives To Launch Solana, Bitcoin (SOLF0:BTCF0), Avalanche, Bitcoin (AVAXF0:BTCF0), Cosmos (ATOF0:USTF0) Perpetual Swaps

Date 02/11/2021

Bitfinex Derivatives* offers a derivatives platform accessible through Bitfinex, a state-of-the-art digital token trading platform. Bitfinex Derivatives has today announced the launch of perpetual contracts for Solana, bitcoin (SOLF0:BTCF0), Avalanche, bitcoin (AVAXF0:BTCF0) and Cosmos (ATOF0:USTF0).

Setting Regulatory And Supervisory Expectations For Asset Managers Is Fundamental To Address Greenwashing Concerns, Says IOSCO

Date 02/11/2021

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published today a set of recommendations about sustainability-related practices, policies, procedures and disclosures in the asset management industry.

Two New Directors Appointed To CISI Board

Date 02/11/2021

The CISI membership has elected Amyr Rocha Lima CFPTM Chartered FCSI and Peter Moores, Chartered FCSI to its Board of Directors.

CME Group Reports October 2021 Monthly Market Statistics - Average Daily Volume Of Interest Rate Contracts Rose 94% Year-Over-Year

Date 02/11/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today reported its October 2021 market statistics, showing average daily volume (ADV) increased 32 percent to 20.4 million contracts during the month. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security UA-RM

Date 02/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 02.11.2021, 14-22 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 1590) and initial margins (up to 27.5 %) for the security UA-RM were changed. New values are available here

Tradovate Deploys Eventus Systems’ Validus Platform For Trade Surveillance

Date 02/11/2021

Eventus Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, and Tradovate, a leading online brokerage firm for active, self-directed futures traders, announced that Tradovate has deployed the Eventus Validus platform for trade surveillance.

Railsbank Shapes The Future Of Finance With Launch Of New Category And Vision At Web Summit - The New Embedded Finance Experiences Category Is A Vital Evolution Of Embedded Finance, Unlocking Deeper Engagement For Consumer Brands

Date 02/11/2021

Railsbank, the leading global Embedded Finance platform, has today launched a new industry category that is set to drive the next wave of innovation within financial services. Known as Embedded Finance Experiences, the new category and vision represents the next phase of growth for embedded finance, moving away from basic banking, card or financial products to deeper and richer financial experiences that are seamlessly part of a brand's customer journey.

The Spanish Stock Market Trades 41.3 Billion Euros In October

Date 02/11/2021

• The Equity trading volume in October was 47.5% higher year-on-year and 27.7% higher than in the previous month
• New Fixed Income issues were up 17.8% year-on-year
• Trading in Equity Futures contracts in October increased by 13.3% compared to the same month in 2020 and in the first ten months it grew 23.8% year-on-year

BIS Appoints Innovation Hub Heads For London, Nordic And Toronto Centres

Date 02/11/2021

• Francesca Hopwood Road to lead the London Centre; she joins from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
• Beju Shah will lead the Nordic Centre, joining from the Bank of England.
• Miguel Díaz will head the Toronto centre and joins from the Bank of Mexico.