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FINRA Fines M1 Finance $850,000 for Violations Regarding Use Of Social Media Influencer Program - First Social Media Influencer-Related FINRA Enforcement Disciplinary Action

Date 18/03/2024

FINRA announced today that it has fined M1 Finance LLC $850,000 for social media posts made by influencers on the firm’s behalf that were not fair or balanced, or contained exaggerated, unwarranted, promissory or misleading claims. This case arises from FINRA’s targeted exam of firm practices related to the acquisition of customers through social media channels and represents the first formal FINRA Enforcement disciplinary action involving a firm’s supervision of social media influencers.

Autorité des MarchésFfinanciers Organizational Structure Adapted To Address Changes In The Financial Sector

Date 18/03/2024

The Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) is today announcing strategic adjustments to its organizational structure aimed at maximizing its expertise in relation to the rapid changes occurring in the financial sector, while supporting its ongoing commitment to fulfill its mission by optimizing its performance.

Intercontinental Exchange Adds To Property Valuation Toolkit For Housing Finance, Providing Homeowners And Buyers, Lenders And Investors With A Comprehensive Approach To Today’s Valuation Challenges

Date 18/03/2024

• Enterprise suite of valuation solutions applies automated technology, data and analytics to help tackle high origination costs, valuation complexity and regulatory changes

BME Scaleup Welcomes SOLVENTO GROUP 2022 SOCIMI

Date 18/03/2024

• It is the second company to join this market oriented to scaleups, SOCIMIs and all types of companies seeking a first contact with the markets

Kick-Off Of Euronext STAR Conference 2024

Date 18/03/2024

• From 19 to 21 March, Euronext will host its annual STAR Conference in Milan

• 59 companies listed on the Borsa Italiana’s STAR segment will meet the over 265 investors representing nearly 170 investment firms

• More than 2700 meetings organised

ECB And EBA Step Up Efforts To Make Banking Industry Data Reporting More Efficient

Date 18/03/2024

• ECB and EBA establish Joint Bank Reporting Committee to make data reporting by the banking industry more efficient
• New structure will harmonise and integrate reporting of statistical, supervisory and resolution data with the aim of developing common definitions and standards
• Process will involve all relevant EU bodies, as well as national authorities and banking industry representatives

Eurex Launches Futures Contract On Semiconductor Industry

Date 18/03/2024

• STOXX® Semiconductor 30 Index Futures listed at Eurex as of today
• New sector futures contract is complementing Eurex’s eco-system for sector investing
• First semiconductor index futures listed in Europe

Finansinspektionen Analysis No. 42: Gender Differences In Investment Behaviour

Date 18/03/2024

The study confirms previous results showing that women are underrepresented in the stock market. The differences arise as early as three years of age, which shows that adults more often buy stocks for boys than for girls. We also see that men generally have larger stock portfolios than women throughout life, although women increase their stock wealth later in life.

Bakkt Announces Leadership Transition

Date 18/03/2024

• Current board member Andy Main to become CEO; Gavin Michael stepping down
• Gavin Michael to serve in an advisory role through March 2025
• Company reschedules fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results conference call to Monday, March 25, 2024.

Amundi Introduces ETF Tracking Solactive GBS Global Markets Large & Mid Cap Index

Date 18/03/2024

Solactive is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, on the Amundi Prime All Country World UCITS ETF launch. The Exchange-Traded Fund tracks the Solactive GBS Global Markets Large & Mid Cap USD Index to capture equity market exposure from developed and emerging markets worldwide efficiently.