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Marketaxess Acquires Majority Control Of RFQ-Hub Holdings LLC - Consortium Created To Support Global Expansion Of ETF And Derivative RFQ Platform
Date 12/05/2025
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in the RFQ-hub platform, a bilateral multi-asset and multi-dealer request for quote (RFQ) platform with a focus on equity and fixed-income listed and OTC derivatives, structured products and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Following the closing, MarketAxess holds approximately a 90% controlling stake in RFQ-hub.
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Crédit Agricole Corporate And Investment Bank And Solactive AG Are Collaborating On Launching A Solactive Constant Maturity Government Bond Index Family
Date 12/05/2025
Solactive is delighted to announce the collaboration with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank by launching a series of government bond yield indices. These indices belong to the Solactive Constant Maturity Government Bond Index Family, which offers transparent and precise benchmarks essential for supporting the design and innovation of structured products in the fixed income sector. Currently, this sector is under-represented relative to the market’s substantial size. Additionally, these indices will also be used for swaps or notes with special features, such as optional redemption features and/or path dependent higher coupons. They will also enable portfolios to be managed and respond effectively to market changes. These government bond yield indices are essential for capturing risks, ensuring transparency, and supporting informed investment decisions.
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STOXX Europe TM Defense Futures: The Strategic Instrument For The Defense Sector
Date 12/05/2025
Over the past three years, defense has returned to the forefront of political and public discussion in Europe. Geopolitical events continue to drive an increase in defense spending. Emerging challenges and the need for modernization contribute to a strong demand for defense products and services. Defense spending is expected to remain significant, with European countries investing in national security and military capabilities to meet the challenges. Also, the European Commission has taken steps to promote Europe’s defense industrial capacity and resilience through initiatives such as the European Defense Fund.
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What If Things Are Different? - Speech By Clare Lombardelli, Bank Of England, Deputy Governor, Monetary Policy, Given At The Bank Of England Watchers Conference, London
Date 12/05/2025
In this speech Clare sets out her current view on the outlook for inflation and what this means for monetary policy. She then turns to how scenarios can help monetary policymakers consider how the economy may differ from a baseline and explores some of the issues raised by scenario analysis.
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Dubai Financial Services Authority’s Inaugural Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox Attracts Expression Of Interest From Close To 100 Firms, Marking Major Milestone In DIFC’s FinTech Development
Date 12/05/2025
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has announced that 96 innovative firms have expressed interest in the DFSA’s inaugural Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox. The launch of the sandbox marks a major step forward in the DFSA’s strategy to support responsible financial innovation within the DIFC and reflects its growing focus on tokenisation as a transformative force in financial services.
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Maktoum bin Mohammad: UAE Continues To Strengthen Its Position As A Leading Global Financial Centre And A Hub For FinTech Innovation
Date 12/05/2025
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC, said the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading global financial centre and a hub for FinTech innovation, thanks to its flexible and attractive business environment, advanced legislation, and world-leading digital infrastructure.
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Monetary Policy Outlook - Slides By Megan Greene, Bank Of England, Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee, Presented At The Bank Of England Bank Watchers’ Conference 2025 At King’s Business School
Date 12/05/2025
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The Neutral Rate Of Interest – And Its Relevance For Monetary Policy - Slides By Catherine L Mann, Bank Of England, Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee, Presented At The Bank Of England Bank Watchers’ Conference 2025 At King’s Business School
Date 12/05/2025
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Strengthening The UK-China Financial Partnership - Speech By Ashley Alder, UK Financial Conduct Authority Chair, At Caixin Media's London Atlantic Dialogue Event
Date 12/05/2025
Highlights
- The UK-China financial relationship can be a stabilising force – an example of how 2 major but very different world economies can build trust, deliver mutual benefit, and support global market integrity.
- Across areas such as green finance, wealth management, and supervision – we need to build systems that benefit both of our economies.
- We will continue to advocate for the global cooperation and openness which benefits us all, and we hope China will join us in supporting this approach.
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In A First Collaboration, Samsung Asset Management Launches New SAMSUNG KODEX China Humanoid Robot ETF Under Its Passive KODEX ETF Brand, Tracking The Solactive China Humanoid Robotics Index
Date 12/05/2025
Solactive is pleased to announce its first partnership with Samsung Asset Management by supporting the launch of SAMSUNG KODEX China Humanoid Robot ETF, which tracks the Solactive China Humanoid Robotics Index. The product aims at providing investors with focused access to China’s rapidly growing humanoid robotics sector.