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Statement On The Departure Of SEC Chair Gary Gensler: SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

Date 20/01/2025

Today is Chair Gensler’s final day at the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Chair Gensler joined the Commission in 2021 with a lengthy career in public service.  He previously served as the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Under Secretary of the Treasury for Domestic Finance, the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Markets, and as a senior advisor for U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes.  He brought that extensive experience and knowledge of the financial markets to bear as Chair, where together we have worked to further the Commission’s mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. 

The EBA Launches Its 2025 EU-Wide Stress Test

Date 20/01/2025

• The 2025 EU-wide stress test will assess EU banks’ performance under a baseline and adverse scenario during a three-year time horizon, from 2025 to 2027.
• The adverse scenario assumes a hypothetical aggravation of geopolitical tensions leading to a severe decline in GDP by 6.3% cumulatively. The adverse scenario is designed to ensure a significant severity of various macro-economic and financial shocks across all EU countries and depicts a breakdown of the shocks (on real gross value added) by economic sectors.
• The exercise will be conducted on a sample of 64 banks, thus covering 75% of total banking assets in the EU and Norway. 

Moscow Exchange Changes The Tick Size From The 3rd Of February 2025

Date 20/01/2025

To increase the effectiveness of equity market microstructure, MOEX establishes the new tick size and Decimals parameter for the following stocks starting 3rd February 2025 in the following trading modes:

• Main trading mode Т+ ("Т+1" order book)
• Odd lots trading mode
• Negotiated trades mode (NTM)
• NTM with CCP trading mode

Open Call For Experts To Join ACER’s New Expert Group On EU-Wide Flexibility Needs Assessment

Date 20/01/2025

ACER is establishing an Expert Group to assess flexibility needs in the EU electricity system. We are looking for professionals with expertise in power market modelling, energy markets, energy systems, energy economics, energy policy and energy regulations.

Moscow Exchange: Concentration Limits Per Issuer On Securities Market

Date 20/01/2025

CCP NCC sets the following new concentration limit per issuer on Securities market from January 22-th, 2024.

UK Chancellor Ramps Up Engagement With Financial Services Leaders To Bolster Plans To Grow The Economy - Financial Services Sector Set For Key Role In Designing First-Ever Financial Services Growth And Competitiveness Strategy

Date 20/01/2025

• Chancellor to host series of Industry Forums with key sub-sectors such as banking, insurance, and asset management leaders over coming months.
• Strategy will set out support for the financial services sector to innovate, grow and finance investment across the country, as part of Plan for Change to put more money in people’s pockets.

ETFGI Reports The ETFs Industry In Europe Gathered A Record 270.42 Billion US Dollars In Net Inflows During 2024

Date 20/01/2025

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reports the ETFs industry in Europe gathered a record US$270.42 billion in net inflows during 2024. During December the ETFs industry in Europe gathered net inflows of US$32.91 billion, bringing 2024 net inflows to a record US$270.42 billion, according to ETFGI's December 2024 European 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.)

Archax Achieves s21 Financial Promotion Approval Status

Date 20/01/2025

Archax, the FCA-regulated global exchange for digital assets, is proud to announce that it has been approved as a Section 21 (s21) financial promotion approver. Prior to this formal confirmation, Archax was able to provide financial promotion approver services to its clients whilst the FCA considered it’s application. This formal FCA approval positions Archax as a leading partner for crypto firms navigating the complex regulatory landscape, further solidifying its commitment to compliance, transparency, and fostering innovation in the digital asset space.

ETFGI Reports The Global ETFs Industry Reached A New Milestone With 1,988 New Products Launched In 2024

Date 20/01/2025

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reports the global ETFs industry has reached a new milestone with 1,988 new products launched in 2024. This represents a net increase of 1,366 products after accounting for 622 closures. This surpasses the previous record of 1,841 new ETFs launched in 2021.

EGX & Ministry Of Youth And Sports Sign A Cooperation Protocol To Spread Financial Awareness & Improve Investment Opportunities In The Sports Sector

Date 20/01/2025

In a move aimed at integrating sports with the economy and enhancing investment opportunities in the sports sector, The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Monday, January 20, 2025.