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Swarm Launches World-First Tradable Stocks And Bonds On Chain

Date 21/02/2023

• World-first DeFi-compatible securities
• Fully regulatory compliant tokenized AAPL, TSLA, and US Treasury Bonds

UK FinTech AutoRek Rebrands As It Plans Global Expansion

Date 21/02/2023

Glasgow-headquartered AutoRek, is today launching its updated brand as part of its ambitious global expansion plans. 

Launch Of Real-time Payments Between Singapore And India

Date 21/02/2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the linkage between Singapore’s PayNow and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This will enable customers of participating financial institutions in Singapore and India  to send and receive funds between bank accounts or e-wallets across the two countries in real-time. They can do this using just the mobile phone number, UPI identity, or Virtual Payment Address  (VPA). The linkage provides customers with a safe, simple, and cost-effective way to make cross-border fund transfers.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Meets The Press On The Official Release Of The Supporting Business Rules For Comprehensively Implementing The Registration-Based IPO System

Date 21/02/2023

Comprehensively implementing the registration-based IPO system (the “System”) is a major reform concerning the overall capital market. The introduction and implementation of the rules for the System marks the basic finalization of the institutional arrangement for the System and the extension of the System to the whole A-share market and all public stock offerings, representing a milestone in the reform and development of China’s capital market. On 17 February 2023, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”) officially introduced 30 supporting business rules and guidelines for the implementation of the across-the-board registration-based IPO system in accordance with the overall deployment of CSRC. SZSE’s Press Secretary took up questions about market concerns.

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transaction In Own Shares

Date 21/02/2023

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces that it has purchased the following number of its voting ordinary shares of 6^79/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (Morgan Stanley) as part of the second tranche of its share buyback programme, as announced on 7 October 2022:

BNP Paribas Asset Management Creates Systematic And Quantitative Investment team

Date 21/02/2023

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces the creation of a new systematic portfolio management team to complement its fundamental portfolio management capabilities in equities, fixed income and multi asset. 

John Botica, New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Director Of Market Engagement, And Director Of Regulation And Operations, Speaking At The Financial Advice New Zealand 2020 Conference: Bounce

Date 21/02/2023

Hello everyone.

There’s no doubt that the past six months have really changed our world.

Quantum Motion Raises £42 Million Investment Round Led By Bosch Ventures - Largest Funding Round In UK Quantum Computing

Date 21/02/2023

Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scale-up founded by Professor John Morton, UCL, and Professor Simon Benjamin, Oxford University, has raised over £42 million in equity funding from some of the world's leading quantum and technology investors. The oversubscribed round is led by Bosch Ventures (RBVC) and joined by Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE) and British Patient Capital. All existing investors from earlier rounds (Oxford Science Enterprises, Inkef, Parkwalk Advisors, Octopus Ventures, IP Group and NSSIF) are again participating. This is one of the most significant raises in UK quantum computing and allows Quantum Motion to accelerate its development of silicon quantum processors by developing deeper ties with its manufacturing partners and trebling the size of its central London headquarters. 

Derek Grantham, Principal Consultant, Market Engagement, New Zealand Financial Markets Authority, Speaking At The Mortgage Link & Insurance Link Conference - Making A Difference In The New Era Of Financial Advice

Date 21/02/2023

Good afternoon and thank you for having me here today.

ISDA derivatiViews: Automation And Data Standards In Collateral

Date 20/02/2023

At times of market stress, it’s critically important that collateral gets to where it’s supposed to be quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, operational practices can sometimes come under strain. Collateral management processes are not always fully automated and a lack of interoperability between systems means firms may struggle to manage the large increases in margin calls and settlement volumes that can occur during periods of heightened volatility – adding to the pressure on markets and increasing risk. Recent stress events have brought this issue into sharp focus, underscoring the importance of efforts by ISDA and industry participants to bring more efficiency and data standardization to collateral management processes.