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CME Group Integrates FX Link With Bloomberg To Support Market Data Distribution And Execution And To Expand FX Swaps Pricing And Liquidity

Date 24/06/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that market data and order entry functionality for FX Link are now available on the Bloomberg Terminal to enable market participants to electronically access pricing, liquidity and trading for FX swaps in G5 currency pairs.

UK Climate Change Committee Report - E3G Reaction

Date 24/06/2021

• Today the Committee on Climate Change released their annual report on UK progress in reducing emissions, as well as a biennial report on UK progress in adapting to climate change. 
• E3G Chief Executive and ‘Friend of COP26’ Nick Mabey echoes calls on government to issue concrete policies to deliver climate promises by COP26.

Vienna Stock Exchange - VÖNIX Austrian Sustainability Index: Composition Remains At 19 Companies

Date 24/06/2021

Following the annual review of the VBV Austrian Sustainability Index (VÖNIX) in accordance with the rules and regulations, rfu, VBV-Vorsorgekasse and the Vienna Stock Exchange announce: 19 Austrian listed companies, that are leaders in terms of environmental and social actions will be included in the Austrian sustainability benchmark in 2021/22. The VÖNIX is based on the measurement of corporate sustainability using a model with ecological and social exclusion as well as positive criteria. The VÖNIX is one of the world's first national sustainability indices and has been calculated since June 2005.

Time Is Running Out For Realistic Climate Commitments: UK Climate Change Committee

Date 24/06/2021

The Government has made historic climate promises in the past year, for which it deserves credit. However, it has been too slow to follow these with delivery. This defining year for the UK’s climate credentials has been marred by uncertainty and delay to a host of new climate strategies. Those that have emerged have too often missed the mark. With every month of inaction, it is harder for the UK to get on track.

Greek CSD Moves All Its International Assets Under Custody To SIX

Date 24/06/2021

Today, SIX and ATHEX announced the successful full migration and operation of the Hellenic Central Securities Depository’s (ATHEXCSD) international assets under custody to SIX, the Swiss CSD and a leading European ICSD. SIX has been appointed as the global custody solutions provider for ATHEXCSD, the Greek Central Securities Depository.

Hang Seng TECH Index Futures Receives Approval In Taiwan

Date 24/06/2021

HKEX is pleased to announce Taiwan Futures Exchange has approved the inclusion of HKEX’s Hang Seng TECH Index Futures in its list of offshore exchanges and contracts for which Taiwan Futures Commission Merchants have trading authorization. For details, please refer to the following circular.

Bursa Malaysia Comments On The Statement Made By Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad

Date 24/06/2021

In relation to recent developments in Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad (“SERBADK”), Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) wishes to draw investors’ attention to the article entitled “What Serba Dinamik said on its audit issues” which appeared in The Edge CEO Morning Brief this morning. The article quoted the Chairman of SERBADK, Datuk Mohamed Ilyas Pakeer Mohamed, as having spoken to Bursa Malaysia.

Salzburg Global Finance Forum – Financial Services In The Post-Pandemic Era: An Opportunity For A Green And Digitally-Enabled Recovery? - Introductory Remarks By Mr Lim Tuang Lee, Assistant Managing Director (Capital Markets), Monetary Authority Of Singapore, For Panel On “Financial Services Post-COVID: Addressing Emerging Risks” On 21 June 2021

Date 24/06/2021

• It has been more than a year since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the WHO. As we continue to navigate the “new normal”, it is timely to reflect on emerging risks and how we may “build back better”.
• Let me touch on two areas
  • Climate risk and green finance; and
  • Enhancing the resilience of capital markets.

ASIC: Societe Generale Securities Australia Pty Ltd Fulfils Additional Licence Conditions

Date 24/06/2021

Additional Australian financial services (AFS) licence conditions imposed on Societe Generale Securities Australia Pty Ltd (SGSAPL) in June 2020 have been removed from 3 June 2021.

Indian Startups Raise US$8.1bn VC Funding During January To May 2021, Finds GlobalData

Date 24/06/2021

Indian startups stood next to Chinese counterparts in terms of venture capital (VC) funding value among the Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries during January to May 2021. A total of 499 VC funding deals were announced in India during the period while the corresponding disclosed funding value of these deals stood at US$8.1bn, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.