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Global X Japan Launches Global X Digital Innovation Japan ETF, Its First Engagement With Solactive

Date 27/01/2021

Global X Japan, a joint venture between Global X ETFs and Daiwa Securities established in 2020, launched its new Global X Digital Innovation Japan ETF [Ticker: 2626] on January 27th, 2021, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This release marks Global X’s first engagement with Solactive on Japanese ground after Global X, a sub-brand of Mirae Asset Global Investments, issued multiple successful ETFs tracking Solactive indices in HK, Europe, and the US. The Global X Digital Innovation Japan ETF tracks Solactive’s Digital Innovation Japan Index, which is powered by ARTIS®, Solactive’s proprietary big data and natural language processing algorithm. The index includes an ESG screening carried out by ESG data provider Minerva Analytics Ltd. The screening excludes companies not compliant with the UN Global Compact and businesses affiliated with controversial industries.

Synechron Appoints Susanne Guntermann As Head Of Synechron Netherlands

Date 27/01/2021

Synechron Inc., a leading digital transformation consulting firm for the financial services industry, today announced that Susanne Guntermann has been appointed head of Synechron Netherlands as of 1 January 2021. This makes her the first woman to lead the Dutch business unit of Synechron.

Brits Curious Yet Baffled By Cryptocurrency, National Survey Finds

Date 27/01/2021

Almost a third of Brits are curious about investing in cryptocurrency but are too baffled by it to take the plunge, according to a new national survey.

Nasdaq Announces Quarterly Dividend Of $0.49 Per Share

Date 27/01/2021

The Board of Directors of Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share on the company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on March 26, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2021. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

74% Of Funds Use Level 3 Data To Improve Alpha Generation And Algo Performance - Joint BMLL And WBR Survey Reveals Rising Investment In Buying-In Third Party Data And Analytics Capabilities To Support In-House Quantitative Research

Date 27/01/2021

BMLL and WBR Insights today published new buy side research exploring how market participants use Level 3 data and analytics in their daily trading decisions to uncover predictive signals for algorithmic performance.

MNI China Liquidity Index™ – Rises To 47.4 In January

Date 27/01/2021

Key Points – January Report

Liquidity tightened in early January, before loosening as the People’s Bank of China maintained an ‘ample’ supply of cash in the latter part of the month, the latest MNI Liquidity Conditions Index shows.

Keynote Speech By Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister For Manpower And Second Minister For Foreign Affairs At The Institute Of Banking And Finance Awards Ceremony 2020 On 27 January 2021

Date 27/01/2021

Mr Ravi Menon, Chairman of IBF,
Council Members (who have joined us virtually),
Awards Recipients,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,

1.      Thank you for inviting me to join you on this rather special occasion. 

Alter Domus Announces Creation Of 100 Jobs In Ireland - Continuing Expansion Of Its European Centre Of Excellence In Cork As Demand For Cross-Border Fund Administration And Asset Servicing Grows

Date 27/01/2021

Alter Domus (“Alter Domus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, announces the creation of 100 new jobs, substantially increasing headcount at its European Centre of Excellence in Cork.

Despite Inconsistent M&A Deal Activity, China Continues To Be Key Global Growth Engine In Q4 2020, Reveals GlobalData

Date 27/01/2021

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region remained inconsistent during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020. Akin to most of the APAC countries, China also experienced inconsistent activity but continues to be a key global growth engine as global investors see it as an attractive investment destination with the further opening up of policies, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Overview Of Refinancing Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-Listed Companies In 2020

Date 27/01/2021

Refinancing is an important way for listed companies to engage in direct financing in capital market. It is also an important approach to promote the high-quality development of listed companies. With the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 and complicated and severe changes in 2020, companies listed on SZSE made active use of refinancing instruments and raised CNY 391.383 billion through 260 refinancings, vigorously boosting technical innovation, improving risk prevention & control and development sustainability, and advancing high-quality circulation of technology, capital and real economy.