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Charles Randell Speech At The Annual Public Meeting 2019, Speech By Charles Randell, Chair Of The FCA, Delivered At Our 2019 Annual Public Meeting

Date 18/07/2019

Highlights:

• The context in which we work is constantly changing. We need to think about how we can meet our growing responsibilities with finite resources.
• We must recognise that we don’t get things right every time. And we must strive to constantly improve.
• As well as taking on the challenges of the present, we’re also looking ahead to ensure we’re the most responsive, agile regulator we can be.

ESMA Advises On Credit Rating Sustainability Issues And Sets Disclosure Requirements

Date 18/07/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets’ regulator, has published today its technical advice on sustainability considerations in the credit rating market and its final guidelines on disclosure requirements applicable to credit ratings. 

R.J. O’Brien Appoints Simon Prangnell Head Of New France Affiliate, Adds To Staff In Paris To Accommodate European Growth

Date 18/07/2019

London-based R.J. O’Brien Limited (RJO Limited) today announced the appointment of Simon Prangnell to head the firm’s new affiliate R.J. O’Brien France S.A.S. Prangnell, who has extensive experience in listed derivatives, institutional brokerage and leadership at major financial institutions, joined the firm this month as Managing Director, France.

Avelacom Adds Gemini To Provide Enhanced Connectivity For Growing Crypto Markets

Date 18/07/2019

Avelacom, the high-performance global connectivity and IT infrastructure provider for the financial services industry, has added Gemini Trust Company, LLC, a digital asset exchange and custodian, to its list of cryptocurrency exchange tech vendors in Equinix’s NY5 data center. The partnership will support both firms’ clients by providing increased connectivity options to Gemini.

More UK FinTech Associations Join The FinTech National Network

Date 18/07/2019

The inaugural meeting of the FinTech National Network in Manchester welcomed three new hubs as Network partners. FinTech Northern Ireland, FinTech Wales and FinTech West joined the Network, which is establishing a framework of engagement across the UK.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Meeting Of The Court Of Directors Held On 21 May 2019

Date 18/07/2019

The Bank's Court of Directors acts as a unitary board, setting the organisation's strategy and budget and taking key decisions on resourcing and appointments. Required to meet a minimum seven times per year, it has five executive members from the Bank and up to nine non-executive members.

BME Develops Banco Mediolanum's New Online Trading Platform

Date 18/07/2019

• Mediolanum Market Trader offers trading in the national and international Equity and Derivatives markets

Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Listings By DP World Of A USD One Billion Sukuk And A USD 300 Million Bond

Date 18/07/2019

Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing today of a one billion US dollar Sukuk and a 300 million US dollar conventional bond issued by global trade enabler DP World.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Strengthens Thematic Equity Investment Capability With New Appointments

Date 18/07/2019

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces the appointment of Ulrik Fugmann and Edward Lees as Senior Portfolio Managers, based in London.  They joined on 17 June and report to Guy Davies, CIO of Equities.

EGX Signs MOU With El Sewedy Education To Raise Financial Literacy Among Students

Date 18/07/2019

El Sewedy Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) to cooperate in raising financial literacy of Egyptian students. The MOU was signed by Ahmed Abdul Rahman, EGX Vice Chairman, and Ehab Salama, El Sewedy Education CEO.  The later partnered with Coventry University for the establishment of a branch of the British University in the New Capital-Egypt.