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BIS: Non-Bank Lending During Crises

Date 16/02/2023

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Since the Great Financial Crisis of 2007–09, non-bank financial institutions have steadily increased their global footprint. They now account for around half the global financial system's assets. Recent work on the role of non-banks in mitigating the effectiveness of monetary policy emphasises the importance of their funding models. Much less is known about the behaviour of global non-bank lending during crises, and whether relationships with non-banks benefit borrowers.

CFTC Designates Unique Product Identifier For Swaps Recordkeeping And Reporting

Date 16/02/2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order to designate a unique product identifier and product classification system to be used in swap recordkeeping and reporting.

ETFGI Reports ETFs Industry In The United States Gathered US$39.51 Billion In January 2023

Date 16/02/2023

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, reported today that ETFs industry in the United States gathered net inflows of US$39.51 billion during January. During the month, assets invested in ETFs industry in the United States increased by 6.5%, from US$6.51 trillion at the end of December to US$6.93 trillion in January 2023, according to ETFGI's January 2023 US ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

New Standard To Bring Blockchain-Based Internet Closer

Date 16/02/2023

Quant, the blockchain for finance pioneer, is among the participants of the recently approved working group developing a new internet protocol which will make the transfer of digital assets more secure and DLT networks more interoperable.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Study Shows Strong Growth In Female Board Membership

Date 16/02/2023

FSB - Call For Papers: 2023 Annual Meeting Of The Central Bank Research Association (CEBRA)

Date 16/02/2023

The FSB invites academic paper submissions for a session on the topic of the ‘Effects of Financial Reforms on Securitisation Markets’ at the 2023 Annual Meeting of CEBRA. The meeting is jointly organised by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (Columbia SIPA) and the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research “Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe” (SAFE). It will take place in person at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on 5 July and Columbia SIPA on 6-7 July in New York City, USA.

Keynote Speech By Lee Beng Hong, Head Of Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities, At ICMA Asia Pacific Primary Market Seminar And Forum

Date 16/02/2023

“One trusted ecosystem for a growing debt capital market” – Keynote speech by Lee Beng Hong, Senior Managing Director, Head of FICC, SGX Group

Shanghai Stock Exchange Signs Strategic Cooperation Memorandum With China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Date 16/02/2023

Recently, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as China Cinda) signed a strategic cooperation memorandum. Liang Qiang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of China Cinda, and Cai Jianchun, Deputy Party Secretary and President of SSE, attended the signing ceremony and witnessed the signing.

European Exchanges Collaborate For The Provision Of A Consolidated Tape In The European Union

Date 16/02/2023

Today, fourteen European exchange groups, present in twenty-six Member States of the EU, announced a joint initiative to participate in the future selection process for the provision of a consolidated tape (CT) for equities in the European Union. The project responds to the European Commission’s proposal for an equities tape to contribute to the development of the Capital Markets Union.

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Data Connectivity Service

Date 16/02/2023

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) has launched Bursa Connectivity Services, a universal connectivity solution that allows global users access to Bursa Malaysia’s pool of data quickly and seamlessly. Bursa Connectivity Services connects buy- and sell-sides, information vendors as well as third-party solution providers. Fast connectivity is a key component in an Exchange ecosystem.