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The Derivatives Service Bureau Calls For Global Participation In The Product Committee

Date 08/04/2025

The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), the global golden source of reference data for Over the Counter (OTC) derivatives, is inviting industry experts to join the DSB Product Committee (PC) responsible for overseeing the definitions and data requirements for allocation of OTC derivative identifiers. Member applications close on 13 May 2025.

Tradeweb Launches Portfolio Trading For European Government Bonds First Institutional Marketplace To Offer Electronic Portfolio Trading For Both Credit And Government Bonds

Date 08/04/2025

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced it has introduced electronic portfolio trading for European government bonds, spanning UK Gilts, EUR and single currency notes. Tradeweb was also the first platform to launch portfolio trading for corporate bonds in 2019. Last year, the firm saw USD 698 billion in global portfolio trading notional volume across 9,134 transactions.

New Study On The Design Of The Hedging Obligation: How To Ensure Security Of Supply In The Electricity Market In An Efficient Way - Opinions & Expert Reports

Date 08/04/2025

A study published today by Connect Energy Economics on the design of a hedging obligation in the electricity market shows how the goal of a secure, affordable and climate-neutral electricity supply can be achieved in a market economy and in line with climate targets. The study was commissioned by the Association of Energy Market Innovators (BNE), the Foundation for Family Businesses, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), the European Energy Exchange (EEX), the German Association of Energy Purchasers (VEA) and the German Electro and Digital Industry Association (ZVEI) in addition to further organisations.

Global Companies Are Betting On Alternative Payments And Cards Mix To Drive Growth In Latin America - The Popularization Of Methods Like Pix And e-Wallets, And Cards' Solid Participation In Digital Commerce Are Behind The Partnership Announced Today By Two Giants In The Payments Industry, Spreedly And EBANX

Date 08/04/2025

Recognizing the success of alternative payment methods in Latin America like Brazil's Pix, e-wallets, and local cards, Spreedly, the leading Open Payments Platform, and EBANX, a global payment service provider specialized in emerging markets, have teamed up to offer international companies seamless access to these options in the LatAm region. This partnership enables global merchants, including travel companies Busbud and Rocket Travel by Agoda, to cater to the diverse payment preferences of Latin American consumers.

FTSE Russell Announces Results Of March 2025 Semi-Annual Country Classification Review For Fixed Income And Equities

Date 08/04/2025

• Full inclusion of South Korea within FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI) on track to be completed by November 2026
• Implementation approach to be technically refined to phase-in inclusion over shorter eight-month period in sequential monthly tranches
• FTSE Russell notes strong support for inclusion of South Korea in WGBI by global investors and commitment of South Korean market authorities to support frictionless inclusion
• Greece and Vietnam remain on the equity Watch List for possible reclassification

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transactions In Own Securities

Date 08/04/2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (Morgan Stanley) as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 3 March 2025:

SET Launches ESG Super Seed Program To Cultivate ESG Professionals In Thai Capital Market

Date 08/04/2025

Key points

• SET launches pioneering ESG Super Seed program, creating pathways for university students to become ESG professionals in Thai capital market.
• The program delivers comprehensive ESG knowledge through diverse approaches, including five e-Learning courses and direct experience sharing from sustainability executive teams of leading organizations. Selected participants will join an exclusive
  7-day camp and present sustainability case studies to compete for awards totaling THB 100,000.
• Applications are now open until May 15, 2025. Complete program details are available at www.setsustainability.com

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, April 3, 2025, Issue 10

Date 08/04/2025

Click here to download Shenzhen Stock Exchange's market bulletin, issue 10.

SGX Group Reports Market Statistics For March 2025

Date 08/04/2025

• SDAV reaches three-year high in March
• Record volumes across multiple asset classes, with best-performing quarter for India equity derivatives

The National Bank Of Cambodia Formally Joins The Regional Payment Connectivity Initiative

Date 08/04/2025

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), the central bank of Cambodia, has officially joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) initiative, further strengthening regional financial integration in Southeast Asia. The NBC’s inclusion in the RPC follows its formal expression of interest to be part of the initiative. The NBC announced its participation in the fourth supplemental pages of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Regional Payment Connectivity (MOU RPC) during the launch of the second phase of the Malaysia-Cambodia cross-border QR payment linkage on 8 April 2025, at the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.