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LSEG Makes A Minority Investment In PrimaryBid

Date 26/10/2020

• London Stock Exchange Group’s investment builds on collaboration with PrimaryBid to support innovation in capital markets
• LSEG will hold 9% stake in PrimaryBid following investment and will hold a seat on the Board
• Reaffirms LSEG’s long-standing commitment to broadening retail investor access to public equity markets

ESMA: EMIR Reporting Validation Rules Applicable From 8 March 2021

Date 26/10/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has postponed the applicability date of the updated EMIR validation rules from 1 February to 8 March 2021.

Synechron Acquires Citihub Digital - Joining Forces! Taking Digital To The Next Level

Date 26/10/2020

Synechron Inc., a leading Digital Transformation consulting firm for the financial services industry, today announced the acquisition of Citihub Digital, a London and New York based technology consulting firm for the financial services industry. The acquisition expands Synechron’s existing capabilities and strength in areas across the Digital Enterprise, with Citihub Digital’s strong focus on application modernization, cloud enablement, cybersecurity and operating model transformation. The global demand for strategic business solutions that are built using modern technology architectures is driving transformation across the financial services and insurance industries. Citihub Digital’s competency stands aligned with Synechron’s brand promise of Accelerating Digital initiatives for banks, asset managers, and insurance companies around the world. 

Effective October 26, 2020 Through October 30, 2020, MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald 2X Opening And Intraday Valid And Priority Quote Spread Relief In All Symbols

Date 26/10/2020

Issue Symbol: All Symbols
Multiplier: 2X
Reason: In maintenance of a fair and orderly market.
Time: Opening and Intraday
Subject Summary: Please be advised, effective October 26, 2020 through October 30, 2020, the MIAX Regulation Department has granted 2 times opening and intraday quote parameter relief for all symbols on MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald. 

Response, And Recovery: Fintech During The COVID Crisis And Beyond - Speech By Tom Mutton, Bank Of England Director, Fintech - Given At The Bund Summit On Digital Currency, Fintech And Inclusive Finance On Sunday 25 October

Date 26/10/2020

ESMA - Brexit: Impact Of The End Of The Transition Period On 31 December 2020 On The Trading Obligation For Shares (Article 23 Of MiFIR)

Date 26/10/2020

In the context of the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is issuing this public statement to remind market participants of the application of the EU trading obligation for shares (STO) as of 1 January 2021, i.e. after the end of the transition period provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the UK.

Ashburton Investments Selects FTSE Russell As Primary Index Provider

Date 26/10/2020

• Ashburton Investments’ international business selected FTSE Russell as its primary provider of Equity and Fixed Income indexes, data and analytics
• Ashburton Investments successfully moved £1.5 billion to track FTSE Russell equity and fixed income benchmarks
• Ashburton Investments now use FTSE Russell’s leading ESG Ratings and Industry Classification (ICB) data

Is Home Working Good For You? - Speech By Andy Haldane, Bank Of England Chief Economist And Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) - Given At the Engaging Business Summit And Autumn Lecture On 14 October 2020

Date 26/10/2020

Andy Haldane

Chief Economist and Executive Director, Monetary Analysis & Statistics

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Notifies Parties Of Intent To Remove Manager Of Eagle Hospitality REIT

Date 26/10/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a Notice of Intention (NOI) to direct DBS Trustee Limited, the Trustee of Eagle Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (EH-REIT), to remove Eagle Hospitality REIT Management Pte Ltd (EH-REIT Mgt), the Manager of EH-REIT and appoint a new manager. This is in view of numerous breaches of the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) by EH-REIT Mgt, and serious concerns over its ability to comply with rules and regulations.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Censures Aviva Plc For Listing And Transparency Rules Breach

Date 26/10/2020