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LSEG Announces Co-Heads Of Global Data & Analytics Division

Date 15/04/2025

• Gianluca Biagini joins August 2025
• Ron Lefferts transitions from his role leading global sales organisation

GlobalData Announces Top M&A Financial And Legal Advisers In Europe For Q1 2025

Date 15/04/2025

GlobalData has announced the latest updates to its Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, which rank advisers by the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in the European region during Q1 2025.

HKEX And Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Co-Host Inaugural International Carbon Markets Summit

Date 15/04/2025

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) co-hosted today (Tuesday) the first-ever International Carbon Markets Summit, reflecting the collaborative effort to build trusted and effective carbon market ecosystems in Hong Kong and beyond.

FSB Finalises The Common Format For Incident Reporting Exchange (FIRE)

Date 15/04/2025

• FIRE is a standardised yet adaptable format to enhance the efficiency and consistency of cyber and operational incident reporting.
• Developed in collaboration with private sector experts, FIRE reduces the reporting burden for firms operating across multiple jurisdictions and improves communication with and among authorities.
• FIRE supports a phased implementation and is designed to be interoperable with current systems, encouraging widespread adoption.

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Second Interim Dividend For 2018

Date 15/04/2025

On 28 February 2025, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) announced that, pursuant to HKEX’s Articles of Association, the second interim dividend for 2018 of HK$3.07 per share, payable on 15 April 2019 and remaining unclaimed on 15 April 2025, would be forfeited and would revert to HKEX. Accordingly, the unclaimed second interim dividend for 2018 amounting to HK$15,493,077.70 is forfeited and reverts to HKEX today.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Individual Charged With Carrying On An Unauthorised Business And Misleading Investors

Date 15/04/2025

The FCA has charged John Burford for carrying on an unauthorised business and dishonestly misleading investors. He is suspected of generating over £1m.

Day 1 Agenda, May 1st: Register Now To Celebrate 25 Years Of ETFs In Europe At Our 6th ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit At The London Stock Exchange

Date 15/04/2025

LME Approves First Warehouse Facilities In Hong Kong

Date 15/04/2025

The London Metal Exchange (LME) is pleased to announce its approval of the first four LME-licensed warehouse facilities in Hong Kong. This follows the LME’s approval of Hong Kong as an LME warehouse location on 20 January 2025.

Saxo Launches Flexible ISA Amid Record Soaring Demand For Stocks And Shares ISA Product And Ongoing Market Volatility

Date 15/04/2025

• Amid ongoing market volatility, Saxo’s Flexible ISA offers a powerful investment solution for investors seeking to manage their investments and cash flow 
• The launch follows an almost 600% increase in demand for Saxo’s Stocks and Shares ISA over the past year
• Saxo continues to see a significant increase in its client base following the introduction of its new pricing model with a 132% increase

Travel And Tourism Sees Resilient M&A Activity Amid 5% Dip In Overall Deal Volume In Q1 2025, Reveals GlobalData

Date 15/04/2025

Deal-making in the travel and tourism sector showed signs of cautious optimism in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with overall activity experiencing only around 5% year-on-year (YoY) dip. While venture financing and private equity deals declined, mergers and acquisitions saw modest growth, highlighting investor selectivity and regional resilience as key themes amid the evolving macroeconomic conditions and shifting strategies across global markets, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.