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Uganda Securities Exchange Joins Phase 2 Of The African Exchanges Linkage Project

Date 16/08/2024

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) is pleased to announce that the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has officially joined Phase 2 of the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP). With this inclusion, the AELP now comprises ten participating exchanges representing 17 countries, enhancing the potential for cross-border trading, collaboration, and capacity building across the continent.

Bank Of England: Change In Collateral Eligibility Criteria For Regulated Covered Bonds In The Bank’s Sterling Monetary Framework - Market Notice 16 August 2024

Date 16/08/2024

From 1 September, to be eligible as Level B collateral in the Bank’s Sterling Monetary Framework, the minimum original issue size of a UK, French or German Regulated Covered Bond will be lowered to £500 million or €500 million, from £1 billion or €1 billion.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary, 16 August 2024

Date 16/08/2024

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HFR Media Reference Guide - Updated To 15 August 2024

Date 16/08/2024

Click here to download the latest HFR of reference slides on global hedge funds performance data.

Borsa Istanbul: Announcement About The Changes In The BIST Market Cap Weighted Stock Indices Methodology

Date 16/08/2024

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HKEX: Exchange Publishes Consultation Paper On A New Phase Of Paperless Listing Reforms

Date 16/08/2024

• The Exchange seeks market feedback on proposals to further expand its paperless listing regime
• The proposals aim to modernise market infrastructure and enhance operational and regulatory efficiency
• Market feedback is sought over two-month consultation period

PwC Fined £15 Million For Failing To Alert The UK Financial Conduct Authority To Suspected Fraudulent Activity At London Capital & Finance Plc

Date 16/08/2024

The FCA has fined PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) for failing to report to the regulator their belief that London Capital & Finance plc (LCF) might be involved in fraudulent activity. This is the first time the FCA has fined an audit firm.

Bank Of England: Chancellor Appoints Professor Alan Taylor As Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee

Date 16/08/2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has today confirmed that Professor Alan Taylor will join the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 2 September for a 3-year term, replacing current external member Professor Jonathan Haskel who has been on the MPC since September 2018.

allpay Strengthens Leadership Team With Matt Marskell As Sales And Marketing Director

Date 16/08/2024

allpay, a leading payment services provider in the UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Marskell as Sales and Marketing Director (Non-Board) to its leadership team.

Top 20 Global Biopharmaceutical Companies Report 4.3% Growth In Market Capitalization In Q2 2024, Reveals GlobalData

Date 16/08/2024

The biopharmaceutical industry remained resilient in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 as global markets and investor optimism improved with anticipation of a potential interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve. The top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies reported a total increase of 4.3% in market capitalization from $3.8 trillion as on 31 March 2024 to $4 trillion as on 30 June 2024, reveals GlobalData, a leading data analytics and research company.