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Mastercard Joins Dubai Financial Services Authority Threat Intelligence Platform To Strengthen Cyber Resilience Across The Region

Date 22/12/2021

• Mastercard, the DFSA and DIFC continue to boost cybersecurity efforts as
  part of the joint Cyber Forward Program aimed at building secure digital ecosystems in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. 

Vienna Stock Exchange Is Now CO2-Neutral

Date 22/12/2021

Through a new cooperation with Climate Austria, Wiener Börse is taking an important step towards protecting our climate. In addition to existing sustainability activities, unavoidable CO2 emissions will now be offset by supporting climate protection projects (75% Austrian, 25% international projects). According to Climate Austria, the projects meet the standard of domestic environmental funding of the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK). The international climate protection projects comply with internationally recognized standards such as the Gold Standard.

HEDGE Fund Liquidations Fall To Historic Low - HFRI Dispersion Narrows On Uncertainty Over Virus, Spending, Inflation - Launches Exceed Closures As Industry Capital Surpasses Historic $4T Milestone - Average Management, Incentive Fees Remain Unchanged For Quarter

Date 22/12/2021

New hedge fund liquidations fell to a record low in 3Q as total industry capital surpassed the historic $4 trillion milestone to begin 4Q21, according to the latest HFR Market Microstructure Report, released today by HFR^®, the established global leader in the indexation, analysis and research of the global hedge fund industry. Hedge fund liquidations fell to only 102, the lowest total since 2Q 2006, as investors maintained or increased positions in existing hedge funds, driven by the uncertain macroeconomic environment including rising inflation, increased government spending, tapering of Federal Reserve bond purchases and the impact of Omicron coronavirus variant.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A101PD4

Date 22/12/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 22.12.2021, 10-33 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 103.5) and initial margins (up to 18.75 %) for the security RU000A101PD4 were changed. New values are available here

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On British Steel Pension Scheme Redress

Date 22/12/2021

The FCA’s Board has asked for a consultation to be prepared on a redress scheme, under s404 of the Financial Services and Markets Act, for former members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) who transferred their pension.

MNI China Liquidity Index™ – Rises To 42.9 In December

Date 22/12/2021

Key Points – Dec Report

Liquidity very tightened modestly in December, despite the People’s Bank of China’s surprise RRR cut, the latest MNI Liquidity Conditions Index shows.

ASIC: Operation Of The Financial Services And Credit Panel

Date 22/12/2021

The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response—Better Advice) Act 2021 (Act) implements the Federal Government’s response to the Financial Services Royal Commission Final Report Recommendation 2.10: New financial adviser disciplinary system.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange: Notice On Closing Arrangements For Some Holidays And Festivals In 2022

Date 22/12/2021

According to the Notice on Market Holidays and Closing Arrangements for Some Holidays and Festivals in 2022 (CSRC General Office [2021] No. 90) issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the relevant market closing arrangements for some holidays and festivals in 2022 are as follows:

LianLian Global And Netcetera Team Up To Secure Payments Globally

Date 22/12/2021

LianLian Global, a leading cross-border payments company, helps world-class retailers such as Amazon, Fnac and Kaufland quickly and securely process payments. This year when they were looking for a 3DS server provider, they found the perfect match in Netcetera, an international market leader in payment security software. Together they are ensuring the security of global online transactions.

SET Wins Two International Awards, Enhancing Leadership Position In Asia

Date 22/12/2021

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has recently won “Best Stock Exchange Southeast Asia 2021” award from Global Banking and Finance Review, a leading finance and investment magazine of the UK, and “ESQR’s Quality Achievements Award 2021” from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) of Switzerland. The awards underscore that SET is internationally recognized as a leading stock exchange in Asia.