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UK Financial Conduct Authority Publicly Censures Former Worldspreads CEO For Market Misconduct

Date 09/09/2020

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published a Final Notice in respect of Conor Foley, the former Chief Executive Officer of Worldspreads, publicly censuring him for market abuse and banning him from performing any roles linked to regulated activity.

The Financial “Plumbing” Committee - From Plumbing To Policy - Speech By Elisabeth Stheeman, Bank Of England, External Member Of The Financial Policy Committee, Given To The Institute Of Directors And Burness Paull, Virtual Event

Date 09/09/2020

lisabeth Stheeman examines some of the possible risks to the financial system in the UK. These range from cyberattacks to innovation in payments. Our aim is to make sure the financial sector has the resilience to absorb, and not increase, any disruption.

Euronext: Quarterly Review Of The BEL 20®, BEL Mid®And BEL Small®

Date 09/09/2020

Euronext today announced the quarterly review of the BEL 20®, BEL Mid® and BEL Small® indices. The changes due to the review will be effective from Monday 21 September 2020.

BME: MARF Registers Audax Renovables’ First Green Bond

Date 09/09/2020

MARF has admitted to trading Audax Renovables’ first Green Bond, for an amount of 20 million euros. The bonds have a nominal value per unit of 100,000 euros and their maturity is scheduled for April 2022, offering early maturity under different financial scenarios. They will accrue a 2.25% coupon in the first 6 months; 2.50% from 6 to 12 months; 2.75% from 12 to 18 months and 3.50% from 18 months to maturity.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Issues Discussion Paper On Sustainable Finance In The DIFC

Date 09/09/2020

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued a discussion paper on sustainable finance in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today. ‘Championing Sustainable Finance in the DIFC’ aims to kick-start debate on the most suitable ways to foster the development of sustainable finance in the DIFC. Click here to download the discussion paper. 

CME Group Launches FX Options Volatility Converter Tool

Date 09/09/2020

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of a new FX Options Vol Converter tool.  At a time when market participants are looking for efficiencies and ways to lower their cost to trade, this new service is the first-ever tool to price CME Group's listed FX options liquidity in over-the-counter (OTC) terms, helping foreign exchange traders to more easily monitor price relationships, make more informed decisions across markets, and ensure best execution for their trading strategies. 

Al Ramz Capital Is The First Financial Services Company In UAE Capital Markets To Embark On Using Al Etihad Credit Bureau’s Products.

Date 09/09/2020

Al Ramz Capital, a subsidiary of Al Ramz PJSC, a Dubai Financial Market listed company that offers a variety of financial products and services including asset management, corporate finance, market making, liquidity providing, brokerage, IPO management and research, announced today  its subscription to Al Etihad Credit Bureau “AECB” products to assess credit risk using AECB Credit Reports and Credit Scores making it the first financial services company in UAE Capital markets to subscribe to AECB’s services.

BCS Global Markets UK Provides US$50million Financing For SUEK

Date 09/09/2020

BCS Primebrokerage Limited, the London brokerage service provider of BCS Global Markets (BCS), has joined a syndicate of international banks as creditor in the up to US$800million Pre-Export Finance Facility of SUEK LTD, Russia’s leading energy and coal company.

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With Malaysia Day 2020

Date 09/09/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiaries will be closed on Wednesday, 16 September 2020 in conjunction with Malaysia Day 2020. 

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JXT58

Date 09/09/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 09.09.2020, 11-25 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 82.7) and initial margins (up to 10 %) for the security RU000A0JXT58 were changed. New values are available here