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Keynote Address Of Commissioner Kristin Johnson At UC Berkeley Law Crypto Regulation Virtual Conference - Post Crypto-Crises: Consider Pathways For Protecting Customers And Preserving Market Integrity

Date 13/02/2023

Thank you, Frank [Partnoy], Robert [Bishop], and Gina-Gail [Fletcher] for the kind invitation to join you today.  I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, Berkeley Center for Responsible, Decentralized Intelligence, and International Institute of Law and Finance.  An anticipated disclaimer, the remarks that I will share today reflect my views and not those of my fellow CFTC Commissioners or staff.

Macro Data Prompts Cautiousness Among Investors, With Altcoins Being Favoured - Coinshares: Fund Flows

Date 13/02/2023

• Digital asset investment products saw minor outflows totalling US$7m last week following a week of macro data that significantly beat expectations to the upside.
• The focus was primarily Bitcoin, which saw outflows totalling US$10.9m, although there were also outflows from short-bitcoin investment products totalling US$3.5m.
• Investors seem to be more discerning this year, with select coins performing well, while overall 10 altcoins saw inflows last week totalling US$4.8m.

BNP Paribas Asset Management European ESG ETF Barometer Shows Strong Shift In Investor Expectations

Date 13/02/2023

The latest BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) European ESG ETF Barometer reveals that most  investors surveyed expect the European ESG ETF market to continue to expand over the coming year.  In particular, it shows particular interest in low-carbon, PAB-aligned strategies and renewed confidence around sustainability labels.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Chief Executive Ian Johnston Appointed Vice Chair Of IOSCO Committee

Date 13/02/2023

The Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Ian Johnston, has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) and so, a board member of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). IOSCO is the global standard-setter for securities regulation.

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transaction In Own Shares

Date 13/02/2023

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:

NZX 2022 Annual Results Announcement Date

Date 13/02/2023

Investors and analysts are invited to a teleconference on Thursday, 23 February with NZX’s Chief Executive Mark Peterson and Chief Financial & Corporate Officer Graham Law, who will present the financial and trading results for the period ended 31 December 2022.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, February 10, 2023, Issue 2

Date 13/02/2023

Click here to download Shenzhen Stock Exchange's market bulletin, issue 2.

'5 Mins With The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority' Podcast #5: Climate-Related Disclosures

Date 13/02/2023

In this episode, the FMA discusses New Zealand’s new climate-related disclosures regime with the manager of climate-related disclosures, Jenika Phipps. 

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review, Week Ending 8 February 2023

Date 12/02/2023

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

Qatar Stock Exchange Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With The Saudi Tadawul Group

Date 12/02/2023

The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tadawul Group with the goal of strengthening their partnership and establishing a foundation for cooperation between the two parties. The MoU was signed by Mr. Abdul Aziz Nasser Al-Emadi, the Acting CEO of the Qatar Stock Exchange, and Mr. Eng. Khalid Al Hussan, the CEO of the Saudi Tadawul Group.