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ThinkMarkets Expands Further In Asia-Pacific With New Zealand Entity

Date 20/04/2023

ThinkMarkets, the multi award-winning global online trading provider has announced today that it will be expanding further across the Asia-Pacific region with the launch of its services in New Zealand, offering CFDs (Contracts for Difference) on forex, indices, commodities, equities, cryptocurrencies and more to New Zealand residents.

Virtualware Lists On Euronext Access Paris

Date 20/04/2023

• Market capitalisation of €27.3 million

• 15th listing on Euronext in 2023

Crypto-Assets: Green Light To New Rules For Tracing Transfers In The EU

Date 20/04/2023

• Uniform legal framework for crypto-assets markets in the EU 
• Operations with crypto-assets will be traced in the same way as traditional money transfers 
• Enhanced consumer protection and safeguards against market manipulation and financial crime

Amman Stock Exchange: A Public Holiday To Celebrate International Labor Day

Date 20/04/2023

According to the Prime Minister’s statement No. (8) of 2023 regarding the suspension of the work of ministries, official departments, public institutions and bodies on the occasion of the International Labor Day.  The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will suspend its work on Sunday 30th of April, 2023. It will resume its business as usual on Monday 01st of May, 2023.

Global Green Finance Index 11: Western European And US Centres Lead The World In Green Finance

Date 20/04/2023

The 11th edition of the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI) evaluates green finance offerings from 86 financial centres. The GGFI serves as a valuable measure of the development of green finance for policy and investment decision-makers and is sponsored by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

Arta TechFin And GFO-X Partner To Enhance Global Liquidity And Trading Services Of Regulated Digital Asset Derivatives - Agreement To Collaborate On The Creation Of Product And Provision Of Services Relating To Digital Asset Derivatives

Date 20/04/2023

Arta TechFin Corporation Limited ("ARTA") and Global Futures and Options Limited ("GFO-X") today signed a Memorandum of Understanding and announce a strategic collaboration to create new and innovative digital asset derivative products tailored for both an Asian and UK/European customer base. GFO-X brings a regulated venue to grow the global liquidity pool for digital asset derivatives. ARTA will bring Asian-based client flow via regulated, cash-settled, derivatives solutions. The combination of GFO-X and Arta, which brings together a regulated institutional platform seeded with global liquidity, solves for the key gap between Asian and US trading hours, resolving client's pain points and expediting institutional and family office's adoption of digital assets in both regions.

Excerpts From US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Remarks On The U.S.-China Relationship

Date 20/04/2023

Principal objectives in the U.S.-China economic relationship 

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“The United States proceeds with confidence in its long-term economic strength. We remain the largest and most dynamic economy in the world. We also remain firm in our conviction to defend our values and national security. Within that context, we seek a constructive and fair economic relationship with China. Both countries need to be able to frankly discuss difficult issues. And we should work together, when possible, for the benefit of our countries and the world.

CAT Financial Products Selects Broadridge For International Post-Trade Processing Of Structured Products

Date 20/04/2023

CAT Financial Products Ltd. (CATFP), one of the leading independent Swiss providers of securities and investment services for structured products, has transformed its front to back office processing efficiency by implementing the international multi-asset post-trade processing solution from global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR).

REGIS-TR Adds Treamo To Its Partnership Programme

Date 20/04/2023

REGIS-TR adds Treamo GmbH to its partnership programme. Reflecting the existing collaboration, the official partnership will see a continuation of the common work to provide support to our clients in reporting and keep market participants informed of regulatory changes.

Spectrum Markets: Record Trading Volumes In Q1 2023 As Quarterly Order Book Turnover Passes €1bn For The First Time

Date 20/04/2023

• Record high of 447m securitised derivatives traded in Q1 2023 vs. 300m in Q1 2022 
• Trading volumes grew 49% on previous year
• Strong momentum on order book turnover, surpassing €1bn quarterly for the first time