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HKEX: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions (As At 31 May 2023)

Date 31/05/2023

This report is updated on the last trading day of each month.

ACER Expects System Operators To Address Bottlenecks In EU Gas Markets

Date 31/05/2023

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the changes in supply and demand created gas transportation bottlenecks. With liquified natural gas (LNG) and increased pipeline supplies primarily entering the EU from the west (in a system originally designed for transporting Russian supplies to Europe), bottlenecks in transportation occurred.

Negative Sentiment Pervades With A Further US$39m Outflows - CoinShares: Fund Flows

Date 31/05/2023

• Digital asset investment products saw outflows totalling US$39m, representing the 6th consecutive week of outflows totalling US$272m.
• The focus remains on Bitcoin, with outflows totalling US$11m. The outflows in short-bitcoin also continued with US$11m. This run of outflows is far more dramatic for short-bitcoin though, representing 36% of total AuM.
• Altcoins saw outflows last week, most notable were Algorand which saw 65% of AuM outflow last week, and Ethereum at US$5.9m.

DIFC Catalyses Growth: Rapyd Celebrates First Dubai Anniversary With Record 4X Employee Growth

Date 31/05/2023

• Rapyd, the leading FinTech-as-a-service partner, is celebrating its first year in Dubai at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). 
• In the wake of this milestone, Rapyd reports a four-fold increase in its workforce, growing from an initial team of 15 to over 70 employees since its DIFC establishment in 2022.
• This growth is testament to Dubai and DIFC's appeal as a top global talent hub attracting the best people in finance and FinTech sectors.​​​​

Borsa Istanbul: Market Making Program Rule Changes In Derivatives Market

Date 31/05/2023

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FTSE China Index Series Quarterly Review – Q2 2023

Date 31/05/2023

• Two additions to the FTSE China A50 Index
• Two additions to the FTSE China 50 Index

Mastercard And Fabrick Sign Strategic Partnership To Speed Up Embedded Finance - Companies Will Support The Digitalization Of Businesses Across Europe

Date 31/05/2023

Today, Mastercard and Open Finance sector pioneer Fabrick announced an expanded new partnership to develop Embedded Finance solutions that will improve the digitalization of businesses, financial institutions and fintechs across Europe. 

"A Supervisory Push For Transition Planning And Blended Finance" - Opening Address By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, And Chair, Network For Greening The Financial System, At The Green Swan Conference 2023 On 31 May 2023

Date 31/05/2023

Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to join you again at the Green Swan Conference.  

On behalf of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), I would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to co-host this conference with the Bank for International Settlements, the Central Bank of Chile, and the South African Reserve Bank.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission And Police Joint Operation Against A Suspect Of Illegal Short Selling And Fraudulent Activities

Date 31/05/2023

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Commercial Crime Bureau of the Police conducted a joint search operation today against an individual who is based in Hong Kong and suspected of engaging in illegal short selling and fraudulent activities.

Global Exchange Revenues Total $49.15 Billion In 2022, Rising 2.87% On Increased Demand For Data - New Burton-Taylor Report

Date 31/05/2023

Global exchange revenues have continued a years-long growth trend, gaining 2.87% for a record $49.15 Billion in 2022, according to a new report published today by Burton-Taylor International Consulting, part of TP ICAP’s Parameta Solutions division. The report also finds diversification strategies are trending towards information services, though trading, clearing, and settlement continue to account for most exchange revenues.