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Beeks Announces New Service Collaboration With SGX - The Launch Of Co-Location As A Service (CaaS) To The Exchange Removes Commercial Barriers To Entry

Date 26/11/2020

Beeks Group today announced a service collaboration with the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Asia's international, multi-asset exchange, operating securities, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On Regulation Of Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

Date 26/11/2020

We welcome the Government’s laying of legislation setting out a timetable for bringing the regulation of pre-paid funeral plans within our remit. 

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Working Group On Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates - September 2020

Date 26/11/2020

The Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates, which is made up of experts from major sterling swap dealers, discusses the development of sterling risk-free reference rates.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JU1Q8

Date 26/11/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 26.11.2020, 15-57 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 108.92) and initial margins (up to 13.75 %) for the security RU000A0JU1Q8 were changed. New values are available here

Alexander Höptner Leaves Boerse Stuttgart

Date 26/11/2020

Alexander Höptner (50), Chairman of the Management Board of Boerse Stuttgart GmbH and EUWAX AG, is leaving Boerse Stuttgart Group at the end of the year at his own request to pursue new professional challenges. A decision about his succession in both companies will be made promptly.

Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) Announces Champions League Award 2020 Winners

Date 26/11/2020

The Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) announces Champions League Award 2020 Winners among FEAS Members’ Markets Participants.

EGX’S Chairman Lectures IDS’s Future Ambassadors On Egyptian Capital Markets Development

Date 26/11/2020

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its educational arm, The Institute of Diplomatic Studies (IDS), have agreed to provide lectures to new diplomats, introducing the role of capital market in supporting and developing the economies and contributing to the goals of economic and social development plans.  These lectures are a continuation of EGX’s efforts to promote the Egyptian financial market internationally enhancing the opportunities to attract foreign investment to promote economic growth in Egypt.

The Business Of Social Purpose, Speech By Jonathan Davidson, FCA Executive Director Of Supervision – Retail And Authorisations, Given At The 6th Annual Culture And Conduct Forum

Date 26/11/2020

Highlights

• Culture remains a key area of focus for the FCA.
• During the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, financial services firms have supported consumers, and been part of the solution rather than the problem, providing an opportunity to rebuild trust in financial services moving forwards.
• While coronavirus might be the most immediate challenge firms are facing, it isn’t the only one – the need to break barriers around diversity and inclusion, and climate change and sustainability are key challenges that also require urgent attention. 
• Firms with healthy cultures – cultures that are purposeful, safe, and support environments that are diverse and inclusive – will be better placed to tackle these challenges.
• The financial services industry has the opportunity to make real progress, driven by social purpose.

HKEX Research Report: Performance Of ESG Equity Indices, Versus Traditional Equity Indices

Date 26/11/2020

Summary:

Research Finds ESG Equity Indices Match or Outperform Traditional Markers

Sustainable investing is growing steadily around the globe, driven by international efforts such as the Paris Agreement to address climate change. In practice, investments taking into account environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations are believed to promote sustainable long-term economic and business development. Investors are also motivated to use ESG metrics in their portfolio selection in order to support companies and technologies that they believe can help solve the environmental and social problems facing humanity.

Gearing Up For New And Evolving Jobs In Financial Services" - Remarks By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At “Growing Timber” MAS-IBF Webinar Series On 26 November 2020

Date 26/11/2020

Good morning and thank you for joining us.  MAS and IBF are launching today the “Growing Timber” project – a series of monthly webinars and events focused on jobs and skills in the financial services sector.