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FESE: Position Paper On The NIS 2 Directive And The CER Directive

Date 11/05/2021

We welcome the European Commission’s proposal on the new EU Cybersecurity Strategy. Exchanges play an important role in supporting the stability of the financial system and as such are taking several measures to build up their cyber resilience.

Women Working In Fintech Supported With Scholarships To Study And Advance Careers - In Partnership With Fintech Diversity Radar

Date 11/05/2021

The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), in partnership with Fintech Diversity Radar, is offering five scholarships to promote gender diversity in fintech and digital banking.

New Issue Of A 30-Year Green Federal Bond 2021 (2050) - Increase Of The Conventional Federal Bond 2019 (2050)

Date 11/05/2021

The Federal Government has issued a 30-year Green Federal bond for the first time today. The Green Federal bond has a coupon of 0%. The value date is 18 May 2021. The bond will mature on 15 August 2050. An issuance volume of € 6.0 billion at a reoffer price of 89.215% was allocated (including a retained volume of € 0.5 billion).

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics For April 2021

Date 11/05/2021

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics for April 2021 is now available:

For Main Market Statistics click here
For NewConnect Alternative Market Statistics click here
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For Derivatives Statistic click here

NGX Group To Launch “The Stock Africa Is Made Of” Campaign

Date 11/05/2021

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc is set to launch a campaign to project its new positioning and commitment to the African financial markets as a leading capital market infrastructure provider, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world. Themed, The Stock Africa Is Made Of, the campaign will kick off with a webinar on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 and will amplify NGX Group’s new brand identity and spotlight the growth potential of the African continent across traditional and digital media.

Deadline Extended Until 25 May: Call For Expressions Of Interest To Join The ACER Board Of Appeal

Date 11/05/2021

The European Commission has extended the deadline for expressions of interest for persons interested in becoming a member or alternate of the Board of Appeal of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER).​

Etrading Software Appoints Victoria Mcllroy As Part Of Artis Holdings Expansion

Date 11/05/2021

Etrading Software, the global provider of technology-led solutions designed for financial institutions and industry initiatives, has today announced the hire of Victoria Mcllroy, who will be joining the company in May, in a newly created role to focus on sales for Etrading Software and Artis Holding’s new loan technology partnership. 

Online Blockchain Plc: Umbria Announces Alpha Version Of Its Layer 2 DEX - Decentralised Exchange Launches On Polygon Chain - The First Phase Of Umbria Network’s DEX Development Has Been Completed

Date 11/05/2021

The DeFi protocol’s trading platform is fully functional with asset swaps and liquidity provision both successfully tested. Umbria - https://umbria.network/ -, which was recently mapped on Polygon (formerly Matic), will enable its users to benefit from fast, fractional cost transactions when using its developing suite of features. On testing, the transaction fees for swapping ERC20 tokens were less than $0.001. The Layer 2 DEX is a modified version of SushiSwap with extra governance features.

New Fintech Delivery Model Transforming Financial Services Through Mutualized Services, Highlighted In Whitepaper From Broadridge - To Address Innovation, Digitization And Resiliency, Firms Are Modernizing And Better Optimizing Operations Through Flexible Architecture, Cloud-Based Applications And Data-Driven Insights

Date 11/05/2021

As the financial services industry confronts the new realities of a post-pandemic era, many firms are beginning to shift toward mutualization models for their technology and operations, according to a new whitepaper released today by global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR). Mutualization is a model where participants more quickly gain access to new technologies, scalability, and resiliency while saving time, money, and risk; by sharing in the benefits of an industry solution provided by a reliable, trusted, and independent third party.

Validus Risk Management Acquires Canadian Investment Management And Advisory Firm La Financière Constance

Date 11/05/2021

• Acquisition to form the basis of Validus’ new Global Macro Strategies (GMS) business
• LFC Partner, Kambiz Kazemi, joins Validus as Chief Investment Officer and GMS head