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CFTC Disapproves KalshiEX LLC’s Congressional Control Contracts

Date 22/09/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order disapproving congressional control political event contracts self-certified by KalshiEX LLC. The contracts would have been cash-settled, binary contracts based on the question: “Will <chamber of Congress> be controlled by <party> for <term>?”  

US Treasury Department Announces Launch Of Economic And Financial Working Groups With The People’s Republic Of China

Date 22/09/2023

Today, the United States and the People’s Republic of China launched an Economic Working Group and a Financial Working Group under the direction of Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Vice Premier He Lifeng. The two Working Groups will provide ongoing structured channels for frank and substantive discussions on economic and financial policy matters, as well as an exchange of information on macroeconomic and financial developments. The formation of these Working Groups builds on the consensus reached between Secretary Yellen and Vice Premier He during the Secretary’s trip to Beijing in July, and carries out President Biden’s directive to deepen communication between the two countries following his meeting with President Xi in Bali last year.

CoinShares Launches Hedge Fund Division, Begins U.S. Expansion - The New Division Increases The Company’s Product Offerings While Blending Legacy Expertise With Progressive Transformation

Date 22/09/2023

CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares'' or “the Company”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), the leading European alternative asset manager specialising in digital assets, today announced the launch of its hedge fund division, CoinShares Hedge Fund Solutions.

Nigerian Federal Government, NGX To Drive Startup Listings With Tech Board

Date 22/09/2023

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has said it intends to collaborate with Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to stimulate startup listings with the newly created NGX Technology Board.

Borsa İstanbul’s Opening Bell Rang For Hat-San Gemi İnşa Bakım Onarım Deniz Nakliyat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Date 22/09/2023

In his address at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Korkmaz Ergun, the CEO of Borsa İstanbul A.Ş., stated the following:

“Distinguished guests,

Today, I welcome you all to your home, to the Opening Bell Ceremony hosted by our Exchange as we celebrate the listing of Hat-San Shipyard at our Exchange.

Government Of The Emirate Of Sharjah Lists USD 750 Million Sukuk On Nasdaq Dubai

Date 22/09/2023

The Government of Sharjah has listed a USD 750 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. With the addition of this latest Sukuk, the overall value of sukuk listings in Dubai now reaches USD 81 billion, with USD 79 billion listed on Nasdaq Dubai alone.

Marex Agrees To Acquire Cowen’s Legacy Prime Brokerage And Outsourced Trading Business

Date 22/09/2023

Marex, the diversified global financial services platform, today announces that it has agreed to acquire Cowen’s legacy prime brokerage and outsourced trading business, as it continues to grow and diversify its offering and its client base. The transaction is expected to complete by the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

EBA Launches 2023 EU-Wide Transparency Exercise

Date 22/09/2023

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today its annual EU-wide transparency exercise, as part of its efforts to monitor risks and vulnerabilities and to reinforce market discipline. As in the past, the exercise is exclusively based on supervisory reporting data, which will keep the burden for the banks to a minimum. The EBA expects to publish the results at the beginning of December, together with the annual Risk Assessment Report (RAR).

Tower Company EuroTeleSites AG New In The Prime Market Of The Vienna Stock Exchange

Date 22/09/2023

• First stock exchange price of EUR 4.31 rung with opening bell
• Top segment prime market offers large international stage

US Maintains Strong Appeal For VC Investors Despite 47.4% YoY Decline To $79.6 Billion In January-August 2023, Finds GlobalData

Date 22/09/2023

The US witnessed 5,023 venture capital (VC) funding deals, with a total disclosed funding value of $79.6 billion during the first eight months of 2023. Despite a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 38.3% in deal volume and 47.4% in funding value, the country retained its status as a top destination for VC investments, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.