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Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Welcomes Re-Appointment Of Executive Director And Deputy CEO

Date 16/02/2021

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the re-appointment by the Financial Secretary of Ms Julia Leung as Executive Director (Intermediaries) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the SFC for a term of three years with effect from 2 March 2021 to 1 March 2024 .

The Saudi Capital Market Authority Announcement With Respect To Postponing The Effectiveness Of Subparagraph (A) Of Paragraph (2) Of Article 8 Of The Rules For Registering The Auditors Of Entities Subject To The Authority's Supervision

Date 16/02/2021

With reference to the CMA Board resolution dated 20/12/2018G with regard to the adoption of the Rules for Registering the Auditors of Entities Subject to the Authority's Supervision (“the Rules”), which includes that the Rules shall be effective upon its publication date, except some provisions that will be effective starting from 20/12/2021G, such as subparagraph (a) of paragraph (2) of Article 8 of the Rules, which requires for the registration of a certified public accountant that such certified public accountant must obtain a fellowship certificate in accordance with the Law of Certified Public Accountants.

Covid-19: The Italian Banking Association And The German Banking Industry Committee Propose More Flexible Rules To Reduce The Pandemic’s Impact On The European Economy

Date 16/02/2021

Shaping the Banking Union, refocussing on a fair regulatory approach towards the implementation of Basel III in the EU and adapting the treatment of non-performing loans (NPLs) in light of the current economic scenario, : these are the requests the Italian Banking Association (ABI) and the German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) put forward in a document which calls on European institutions to adopt significant first and second level regulatory measures to counter the economic effects of Covid-19.

Pryme Lists On Euronext Growth Oslo

Date 16/02/2021

The cleantech company Pryme has today been admitted to trading on Euronext Growth (ticker code: PRYME). 

Invesco Launches Europe’s First ETF For Exposure To Taxable Municipal Bonds

Date 16/02/2021

Today’s launch of the Invesco US Municipal Bond UCITS ETF provides income-starved investors an opportunity for higher yields than are generally available from the US investment grade credit market without taking on additional credit risk. The ETF is the first of its kind in Europe.

ICM Securities: Top Stock Exchanges In The World On A Single Trading Platform

Date 16/02/2021

ICM.com, a UK-based global multi-regulated financial service provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the platform that gives access to several stock markets worldwide with assorted sectors.

FlexNOW, Flextrade's Cloud-Based EMS Empowers Global Equity And Futures Trading For Lyxor Asset Management

Date 16/02/2021

FlexTrade Systems (@FlexTrade), a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems announces Lyxor Asset Management adoption of FlexNOW EMS, which combines the best of cloud, desktop, mobile and API technology.

GPW: Join Us For The New Listing Of Huuuge, Inc.

Date 16/02/2021

• The US company Huuuge, Inc. will be newly listed on 19 February 2021
• The company’s shares may only be traded via banks and brokerage houses – exchange members admitted to operation in the segment of US stocks subject to restrictions under the US securities law

The European Commission Has Appointed Worldline To Lead The “TruBlo” Project, Aimed At Developing Solutions To Promote Trust In Social Networks - The Aim Of TruBlo Is To Design Innovative Projects Based On Blockchain Technology To Ensure The Exchange Of Reliable Content, Creating Trust And Reputation Models. - 450 Proposals Will Be Assessed In Three Calls For Proposals, Of Which 45 Will Receive Support And 9 Will Be Carried Through To Completion

Date 16/02/2021

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], the European market leader in payment and transaction services, will lead the “TruBlo” (Trusted Blockchain) project in the context of the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet initiative, a project that is dedicated to foster a vibrant Open Internet movement that links research, policy, and society for the benefit of society.

Calastone Implements Opsmatix Artificial Intelligence Solution Improving Client Handling And Efficiency Within Client Operations

Date 16/02/2021

Opsmatix, an innovative provider of AI-powered omnichannel operations automation solutions, today announces that Calastone, the world's largest global funds network, has implemented the Opsmatix SaaS platform to process increasing business and email volumes into Calastone's Operations Team.