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MarketAxess Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results - Record Emerging Markets, Eurobonds And Municipal Bonds Quarterly Commission Revenue

Date 07/05/2024

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Taiwan Futures Exchange Newsletter - Ｍay 2024

Date 07/05/2024

The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) has been making progress towards sustainable developments. Following the purchase of renewable energy in 2023, which covered approximately 60% to 100% of the electricity consumption in its office area, TAIFEX procured 1,350 metric tons of international carbon credits from the Taiwan Carbon Exchange on April 25 of this year. These carbon credits encompass projects involving clean water sources and solar power generation, with sites distributed in Mozambique and Vietnam, aligning with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The carbon credits purchased by TAIFEX this time cover the years of 2022 and 2020 and are expected to be offset and declared after TAIFEX completes its greenhouse gas emission inventory verification in 2023. All of these actions demonstrate TAIFEX’s commitment to pursuing carbon neutrality goals.

FESE: The Capital Flywheel– European Capital Markets Report

Date 07/05/2024

European capital markets are losing their competitiveness, particularly when compared to the United States. This threatens to hold Europe back as capital markets are fundamental to finance innovation, deliver the funding needed for the green and digital transformations, and generate the necessary returns to support an ageing population. The European Banking Federation (EBF), the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA), and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) have released a joint report on the development of European capital markets and recommendations to enhance their competitiveness. The report, co-developed by the three European associations and authored by Oliver Wyman, sheds light on progress made towards the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and gathers insights from various capital markets leaders on how to succeed in the coming decade and beyond.

EGX & Financial Regulatory Authority Chairmen Witness Implementing The New GDRs Digital System

Date 07/05/2024

Ahmed El-Sheikh, Executive Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange, launched the first phase of the integrated project to improve and digitize the Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) system.

Capital.Com’s Client Trading Volumes Surpass USD1 Trillion In 2023 - Cyprus-Headquartered Fintech Secures Top Spot For 3rd Consecutive Year At The 2023 Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Rankings

Date 07/05/2024

Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has today announced that total client trading volumes reached more than $1.2 trillion in 2023. This is a rise of 53% from a year earlier and marks the first time client trading volumes have breached the $1trn mark since the company's inception in 2016. This achievement speaks to Capital.com's ability to remain resilient and entrepreneurial even amid uncertainties across the wider market.

ICICI Bank Enables NRI Customers To Use International Mobile Number To Make UPI Payments In India

Date 07/05/2024

ICICI Bank today announced that it has enabled NRI customers to use their international mobile number to make UPI payments instantly in India, thereby significantly enhancing their convenience of making everyday payments. With this facility, the NRI customers of the Bank can make payments for their utility bills, merchant and e-commerce transactions with their international mobile number registered with their NRE / NRO bank account held with ICICI Bank in India. The Bank has made this service available through its mobile banking app, iMobile Pay. Earlier, NRIs had to register an Indian mobile number with their banks to make UPI payments.

GLEIF Confirms BNP Paribas As Latest Validation Agent In The Global LEI System - BNP Paribas Can Now Enhance Its Newly Onboarded Client Experience By Expediting LEI Issuance

Date 07/05/2024

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) today announces that BNP Paribas has become the latest global financial institution to be approved as a Validation Agent in the Global LEI System.

Research By Fabrick Illuminates Embedded Finance Trends In Europe

Date 07/05/2024

• Forrester study commissioned by Fabrick highlights industry demand for comprehensive End-to-End payment solutions as a key selection criterion for 76% of decision-makers.
• European businesses show a strong intent to invest in advanced payment acceptance solutions, emphasising digital wallets and multi-country capabilities.
• Study confirms industry's shift towards sophisticated, integrated financial services and strong market validation for Fabrick’s strategic focus on End-to-End payment solutions.

Valérie Urbain Officially Becomes CEO Of The Euroclear Group

Date 07/05/2024

 Euroclear's shareholders overwhelmingly passed all resolutions at its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 3 May 2024.

Global RegTech Consolidator Corlytics Acquires A Deloitte UK RegTech Platform

Date 07/05/2024

• Corlytics, the global leader in regulatory intelligence, content and automated policy compliance has acquired a digital RegTech platform from Deloitte UK
• The marriage of the two platforms is transformational, completing the cycle of regulatory assessment and implementation 
• Syncing up regulatory monitoring and policy management with controls, the addition of this Deloitte UK RegTech platform supports accurate implementation of regulatory change across the lifecycle
• Corlytics continues to invest heavily in innovation, with investments in R&D to date exceeding €65 million