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SIFMA Issues New MSRB Rule G-17 Model Risk Disclosure Documents For Additional Products

Date 02/02/2021

SIFMA today announced it has made new additions to its set of G-17 Model Risk Disclosure Documents to help municipal securities underwriters comply with the recently amended requirements for disclosure to municipal issuers set forth by the revised interpretive guidance to Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Rule G-17.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call With World Bank President, David Malpass

Date 02/02/2021

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with World Bank President David Malpass. During the call, they stressed the need for close coordination on efforts to respond to the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, improve vaccine access for the poorest countries, and combat climate change. Secretary Yellen emphasized that climate change is an existential threat to our environment and global economy and urged robust support to low-income countries. The Secretary highlighted the need to work closely to help countries reduce debt vulnerabilities and improve debt sustainability and transparency.  She noted her appreciation for the World Bank’s efforts in these areas.

Autorité Des Marchés financiers Designates Equifax Canada And Trans Union Of Canada As Credit Assessment Agents

Date 02/02/2021

In accordance with the Credit Assessment Agents Act  the “Act”), which came into force on February 1, 2021, the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) has designated Equifax Canada and Trans Union of Canada as credit assessment agents.

EACH Publishes Its Response To European Commission CSDR Review Consultation

Date 02/02/2021

The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH) is today publishing its response to the European Commission ‘Targeted consultation on the review of the Regulation on improving securities settlement in the European Union and on central securities depositories’ CCPs are directly concerned by CSD Regulation (CSDR) mainly through its settlement discipline regime.

Siepe Achieves SOC 2, Type II Certification

Date 02/02/2021

Siepe, a trusted provider of technology, data and analytics, has achieved Service Organization Control (“SOC 2”), Type II certification. The SOC 2 report demonstrates Siepe’s ability to meet the industry’s standards for security, availability, confidentiality and privacy.

The 14% Upsurge Underscores Resiliency In Withstanding Pandemic’s Repercussions: Dubai Financial Market Company Posts Net Profit Of AED 137.9 Million In 2020

Date 02/02/2021

H.E. Essa Kazim sheds light on key developments:

• Robust performance indicators and numerous strategic development initiatives
• Total traded value increased 24% to AED 66 billion
• The DFM attracted 4,027 new investors, including 2,350 international investors
• Foreign investors accounted for 50% of trading and 19% of market capitalization
• Diversification of product offering with the introduction of equity futures and ETFs
• Notable business continuity capabilities owing to the Smart Borse services

Borsa Italiana Monthly Update, January 2021

Date 02/02/2021

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ESMA Publishes Annual Report On The Application Of Waivers And Deferrals For Equity Instruments

Date 02/02/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its Annual Report on the application of waivers and deferrals for equity instruments under MiFIR.

MackeyRMS And InsiderScore Announce Strategic Merger - Merger Creates Best-Of-Breed Data, Analytics, And Software Platform For Institutional Investment Teams Conducting Fundamental Research For Actively Managed Portfolios

Date 02/02/2021

MackeyRMS, a provider of SaaS-based research management software, and InsiderScore, a provider of actionable data and analytics on publicly traded U.S. companies, today announced a strategic merger to create a best-of-breed investment and research management data, analytics, and software platform.

ESMA Calls Experts On Post Trading To Join Consultative Industry Group

Date 02/02/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today a call for candidates to renew the Consultative Working Group (CWG) for the ESMA’s Post Trading Standing Committee (PTSC).