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UK Chancellor Ramps Up Engagement With Financial Services Leaders To Bolster Plans To Grow The Economy - Financial Services Sector Set For Key Role In Designing First-Ever Financial Services Growth And Competitiveness Strategy

Date 20/01/2025

• Chancellor to host series of Industry Forums with key sub-sectors such as banking, insurance, and asset management leaders over coming months.
• Strategy will set out support for the financial services sector to innovate, grow and finance investment across the country, as part of Plan for Change to put more money in people’s pockets.

ETFGI Reports The ETFs Industry In Europe Gathered A Record 270.42 Billion US Dollars In Net Inflows During 2024

Date 20/01/2025

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reports the ETFs industry in Europe gathered a record US$270.42 billion in net inflows during 2024. During December the ETFs industry in Europe gathered net inflows of US$32.91 billion, bringing 2024 net inflows to a record US$270.42 billion, according to ETFGI's December 2024 European ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

Archax Achieves s21 Financial Promotion Approval Status

Date 20/01/2025

Archax, the FCA-regulated global exchange for digital assets, is proud to announce that it has been approved as a Section 21 (s21) financial promotion approver. Prior to this formal confirmation, Archax was able to provide financial promotion approver services to its clients whilst the FCA considered it’s application. This formal FCA approval positions Archax as a leading partner for crypto firms navigating the complex regulatory landscape, further solidifying its commitment to compliance, transparency, and fostering innovation in the digital asset space.

ETFGI Reports The Global ETFs Industry Reached A New Milestone With 1,988 New Products Launched In 2024

Date 20/01/2025

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reports the global ETFs industry has reached a new milestone with 1,988 new products launched in 2024. This represents a net increase of 1,366 products after accounting for 622 closures. This surpasses the previous record of 1,841 new ETFs launched in 2021.

EGX & Ministry Of Youth And Sports Sign A Cooperation Protocol To Spread Financial Awareness & Improve Investment Opportunities In The Sports Sector

Date 20/01/2025

In a move aimed at integrating sports with the economy and enhancing investment opportunities in the sports sector, The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Monday, January 20, 2025.

GlobalData Announces Top M&A Financial And Legal Advisers In Metals & Mining Sector In 2024

Date 20/01/2025

GlobalData has announced the latest Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, which rank advisers by the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in the metals & mining sector during 2024. See the rankings and findings below.

Younited Lists On Euronext Paris

Date 20/01/2025

€152.6 million raised 

1st listing on Euronext Paris in 2025

Dual listing on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Paris

LME Approves Hong Kong As Warehouse Location

Date 20/01/2025

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has today confirmed its approval of Hong Kong as an LME warehouse location. Hong Kong will join the LME’s existing network of 32 locations spanning the USA, Europe and Asia.

Nasdaq Helsinki Launches A New Segment For ETN Products

Date 20/01/2025

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Nasdaq Helsinki launches a new segment for ETN (Exchange Traded Notes) products. ETNs are exchange listed debt instruments issued against a direct investment by the issuer in an underlying asset or underlying derivatives contract. For example, the underlying can be a single share, a pair of shares, or a crypto asset. The liquidity of ETNs is supported by a market maker. ETN segments are already offered on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Copenhagen. Virtune AB is the first issuer to list  ETNs on Nasdaq Helsinki. Virtune AB is a registered financial institution by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and an issuer of crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) based in Stockholm, Sweden. Virtune has today listed the following five instruments on Nasdaq Helsinki: Virtune Bitcoin ETP, Virtune Staked Ethereum ETP, Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index ETP, Virtune Staked Solana ETP, and Virtune XRP ETP.

ASIC Invites Feedback On Proposed Remake Of Employee Incentive Scheme Instruments

Date 20/01/2025

ASIC is seeking feedback on a proposal to remake two employee incentive scheme (EIS) class orders due to expire on 1 April 2025:

• Class Order [CO 14/1000] Employee incentive schemes: Listed bodies, and
• Class Order [CO 14/1001] Employee incentive schemes: Unlisted bodies