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ESMA Consults On Guidance For Funds’ Marketing Communications

Date 09/11/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, today launches a consultation on guidelines on marketing communications under the Regulation on facilitating cross-border distribution of collective investment undertakings.

London Stock Exchange Group Response To Today’s Statement From The Chancellor Of The Exchequer

Date 09/11/2020

David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group,  in response to today’s statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer said:

“We welcome the broad set of measures announced by the Chancellor today. This year has clearly demonstrated that public markets have an important role to play in enabling companies to grow and flourish.  We look forward to working closely with the taskforce on reforming the UK listings regime, to help identify areas where swift action can be taken, alongside longer term changes, to further enhance London’s reputation as a competitive and innovative place to list and raise capital. We also welcome the package on sustainable finance, in particular the commitment to a sovereign green bond, alongside levelling the playing field on mandatory TCFD-aligned disclosure and a UK green taxonomy. Comparable and relevant climate related data is key to encouraging investment in the transition to a sustainable economy.”

ESMA Issues Latest Double Volume Cap Data

Date 09/11/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities and markets regulator, has today updated  its public register with the latest set of double volume cap (DVC) data under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).

Remarks At Meeting Of The SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, Proposed Conditional Exemption For Finders - Covid-19 Updates And Discussion, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Nov. 9, 2020

Date 09/11/2020

Thank you, Carla [Garrett] and my continuing gratitude to all of the members of the Committee for your work. Today’s agenda promises to further the dialogue on two important issues that are front of mind for me: developing a sensible framework for finders and identifying concrete actions the Commission can take to help small businesses address their ongoing capital needs in the face of economic stress resulting from COVID-19. I am eager to hear your thoughts on these subjects, so I will keep my remarks brief.

NSE Indices Fixed Income Index Dashboard For The Month Ended October 2020

Date 09/11/2020

Click here to download the ' Fixed Income Index Dashboard' for the month ended October 2020.  

Philippine Securities & Exchange Commission Recognises CISI Contribution To Anti Money Laundering Learning And Assessment During Investor Protection Week Awards Ceremony

Date 09/11/2020

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) receives an award this week from the Philippine Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in recognition of its work in the area of ant-money laundering learning for the Philippine financial services profession.

ESMA Updates Q&AS For Prospectus And Transparency Rules Linked To Brexit

Date 09/11/2020

FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index Down By 6.7 % In October, Aquis Exchange Top Performer In October, HKEX Largest Exchange By Market Capitalisation

Date 09/11/2020

Shares in the world's largest exchange operating groups fell by 6.7% in October, with all but 5 of the 32 constituents of the FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index being in negative territory. with the Index closing at the end of the month at 62,119.09 points, down from 66,604.18 on 30 September 2020.

The EBA Reminds Financial Institutions Of The Need For Readiness In View Of The Brexit Transition Period Ending On 31 December 2020

Date 09/11/2020

• The transition period agreed between the EU and the UK following the UK withdrawal from the EU on 1 February 2020 will end on 31 December 2020 meaning that EU law will stop to apply in the UK from 1 January 2021. From that date provision of financial services from UK authorised institutions to EU customers on a cross-border basis (passporting) will no longer be possible.
• UK financial institutions offering services to EU customers should (1) ensure they have obtained the necessary authorisations from EU competent authorities and have effectively established themselves before the end of the transition period, and (2) provide adequate information to their EU customers regarding the availability of services after the end of the transition period.
• eIDAS certificates issued to the UK-based account information service providers and payment initiation service providers should be revoked and no longer supported.
• Payment service providers should include additional details regarding the payer and the payee for the transfer of funds between the EU and UK.

Chancellor Sets Out Ambition For Future Of UK Financial Services

Date 09/11/2020

The UK will remain an open, attractive international financial centre, and extend its global leadership in green finance and financial technology, under plans outlined by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak today (9 November).