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The EBA Publishes Governance Regulatory Products Under The Markets In Crypto-Assets Regulation

Date 06/06/2024

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has been actively working on shaping the regulatory landscape for crypto assets by publishing three regulatory products on governance, conflicts of interest and remuneration under MiCAR. These products are part of the EBA’s ongoing efforts to foster a transparent, secure, and well-regulated crypto-assets market.

U.S. Department Of Treasury Releases Request For Information On Uses, Opportunities, And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence In The Financial Services Sector

Date 06/06/2024

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released a request for information on the Uses, Opportunities, and Risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Financial Services Sector. Building on Treasury’s recent work on cybersecurity and fraud in AI and recent initiatives by other federal agencies, Treasury is seeking public comment on the uses of AI in the financial services sector and the opportunities and risks presented by developments and applications of AI within the sector. 

Joint Associations’ Letter – European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme For Cloud

Date 06/06/2024

The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH), the European Central Securities Depositories Association (ECSDA), and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)  welcome the progress made on the European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services (EUCS) and ask for a swift adoption of the scheme.

EEX Group Volume Report - May 2024

Date 06/06/2024

EEX Group reports its May monthly volumes with the following highlights:

BME: MARF Registers A New Commercial Paper Programme From Eroski For 100 Million Euros

Date 06/06/2024

The BME's fixed income market, MARF, has admitted to trading a Commercial Paper Programme of Eroski, Sociedad Cooperativa for an amount of 100 million euros. The commercial papers to be issued under the program will have unit amounts of 100,000 euros and maturities ranging from 3 days to a maximum of 2 years. With this new financing mechanism, Eroski diversifies its access to short-term capital markets.

Tradeweb Reports May 2024 Total Trading Volume Of $41.7 Trillion And Average Daily Volume Of $1.90 Trillion - May 2024 ADV Up 40.0% YoY

Date 06/06/2024

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported total trading volume for the month of May 2024 of $41.7 trillion (tn). Average daily volume (ADV) for the month was $1.90tn, an increase of 40.0 percent (%) year-over-year (YoY).

Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp

Date 06/06/2024

• This acquisition will bring Bitstamp's globally-scaled crypto exchange to Robinhood, with retail and institutional customers across the EU, UK, US and Asia.
• This strategic combination better positions Robinhood to expand outside of the US and will bring a trusted and reputable institutional business to Robinhood.
• Expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

LSEG Appoints Pascal Boillat As Chief Operating Officer - Pascal Brings 35+ Years Of Experience In Senior Operational, Technology And Data Roles Within The Financial Services Industry

Date 06/06/2024

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) today announces that Pascal Boillat has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Pascal will join the Group on 1 July 2024, reporting to David Schwimmer. Based in New York, Pascal will lead LSEG’s global operations division supporting the services delivered both to our people and to customers. He will also be a member of the Group’s Executive Committee.

FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series Semi-Annual Review June 2024

Date 06/06/2024

• One constituent change to FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI
•  Nine constituent changes to FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index
• One constituent change to FTSE Bursa Malaysia Hijrah Shariah Index

DIFC Academy And CMT Association Forge Strategic Partnership To Enhance Financial Education And Technical Analysis Training

Date 06/06/2024

In a significant move towards advancing financial education and expertise in technical analysis, DIFC Academy, the education centre of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association have announced a landmark partnership. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).