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ECB Monetary Policy Decisions

Date 17/04/2025

The Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the decision to lower the deposit facility rate – the rate through which the Governing Council steers the monetary policy stance – is based on its updated assessment of the inflation outlook, the dynamics of underlying inflation and the strength of monetary policy transmission.

Biotech IPOs Surge 68.4% YoY To $8.52 Billion In 2024 Amid Public Market Recovery, Reveals GlobalData

Date 17/04/2025

Biopharmaceutical initial public offerings (IPOs) saw an upturn in 2024, with 50 completed IPOs raising $8.52 billion, a 68.4% increase from the $5.06 billion raised in 2023 and marking the highest total IPO value raised since 2021. This rebound, driven by US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, marks the highest total since 2021. While cautious, investors are showing increased interest in companies with strong clinical data, signaling a recovery in the public markets and a shift toward more advanced-stage biopharmaceuticals, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Easter, Sham El Nessim And Labor Day Holidays At EGX

Date 17/04/2025

EGX decided that Sunday 20th of April and Monday 21th of April 2025 will be official holidays at EGX for the celebration of Easter and Sham El Nessim, trading will be resumed effective Tuesday 22th of April 2025.

Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Summary

Date 17/04/2025

The average daily trading volume for the period 13/04 – 17/04 reached JD (7.6) million compared to JD (8.4) million for the last week, a decrease of (9.9%). The total trading volume during the week reached JD(37.9) million compared to JD (42.0) million during the last week. Trading a total of (20.6) million shares through (10287) transactions.

Bank Of England: Update On Modification By Consent Of The Liquidity Coverage Ratio Part Of The PRA Rulebook – Third Country Covered Bonds - Modification By Consent For Third Country Covered Bonds In The Liquidity Coverage Ratio

Date 17/04/2025

On 8 April 2025, the PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority) offered a modification by consent that would allow certain third country covered bonds under Article 11(1)(d) of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (CRR) Part of the PRA Rulebook to be included in Level 2A High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA), subject to a cap on the amount recognised. 

APAC Deal Activity Dips 4% In Q1 2025 As Slowdown In Some Key Markets Offsets Gains In India And Japan, Reveals GlobalData

Date 17/04/2025

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has witnessed a 4% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal volume* during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, driven primarily by a slowdown in venture capital (VC) activity. Despite the overall dip, the region showcased mixed dynamics, with India and Japan reporting double-digit growth in deal volume, offsetting notable contractions in China, Australia, South Korea, and Singapore, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Experts Panel Proposes Ways To Enhance Technology Resilience And Tackle Emerging Threats

Date 17/04/2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Cyber and Technology Resilience Experts (CTREX) Panel convened to discuss a range of topics, including technology resilience, third-party risks, quantum security and digital financial scams at its inaugural meeting on 16 April 2025.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission And Hong Kong Monetary Authority Consult On Annual Update To Financial Services Providers List Under OTC Derivatives Regulatory Regime

Date 17/04/2025

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today issued a joint consultation on the annual update to the list of Financial Services Providers (FSP List) under the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives clearing regime.  

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Former Heartland Bank Accountant Sentenced On Insider Trading Charges

Date 17/04/2025

Kevin Young, a former treasury accountant with Heartland Bank Limited, has today been sentenced to six months home detention and ordered to pay a fine of $11,241, in relation to three charges of insider trading brought against him by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko. 

Press Conference By KATO Katsunobu, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services - Japan As A Leading Asset Management Center

Date 17/04/2025

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Along with the exchange rate, stock prices also fell significantly at one point, and there are concerns that this may dampen the trend of Japan as a leading asset management center. What are your thoughts on this?