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ESMA Sets Out Its Long-Term Vision On The Functioning Of The Sustainable Finance Framework

Date 24/07/2024

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published an Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework, setting out possible long-term improvements.

Bank Of England: Contingent NBFI Repo Facility (CNRF) – Provisional Market Notice 24 July 2024

Date 24/07/2024

This provisional Market Notice sets out the expected design for a new financial stability tool – the Contingent NBFI Repo Facility – that the Bank of England intends to invite applications for later this year. The Bank is expanding its toolkit to intervene where severe liquidity-related dysfunction in gilt markets threatens financial stability, by developing a facility that will allow eligible Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) to borrow cash against gilts at times of severe gilt market dysfunction.

First Initial Access Document On BME Scaleup From Wellder Senior Assets SOCIMI

Date 24/07/2024

• The company is the fourteenth to join the BME market in 2024

Quor Group Presented With Two Chartis Category Leader Awards For 2024

Date 24/07/2024

• Quor has been honoured with two prestigious Category Leader awards from Chartis in 2024, highlighting their excellence in the CTRM and ETRM sectors
• The awards follow the merger of Quor with Eka, expanding the company’s capabilities and strengthens its position in commodity trading and risk management across various industries
• Chartis acknowledges Quor Group's innovative leadership, extensive industry experience, and comprehensive CTRM and ETRM solutions

SET And BOI Partner To Support Society Through The Foundation For The Crown Prince Hospitals

Date 24/07/2024

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), in collaboration with the Board of Investment (BOI) today announced the launch of its initiative on "Empowering Listed Companies’ Contribution to Community and Society" project. This initiative aims to encourage listed companies to actively contribute to the betterment of society by supporting the Foundation for the Crown Prince Hospitals in enhancing public health services. The initiative commemorates His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2567. Participating companies will also be eligible for incentives under the BOI's measures.

Global X Australia Launches The Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF (ASX: BANK) Tracking New Solactive Australian Bank Credit Index

Date 24/07/2024

Solactive introduces the Solactive Australian Bank Credit Index, a benchmark tracking credit risk across Australia’s banking sector, and underlying the new Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF (ASX: BANK). The resilience of the Australian banking system is enhanced by the quantity and quality of capital held by all the banks in Australia, leading to continued strong issuance of corporate bonds and structured credit products.

Tokyo Stock Exchange To Launch Study Group On Small-Size Investments

Date 24/07/2024

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has been working to lower investment units with the purpose of creating an environment in which retail investors can easily invest, including indicating that the desirable investment unit level should be less than JPY 500,000 and requesting listed companies to transition to and maintain that level.Recently, many listed companies have lowered their investment units through stock splits.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Cancels The Insurance Broker Registration Of Acesynergy Brokers Pte. Ltd.

Date 24/07/2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has cancelled the registration of Acesynergy Brokers Pte. Ltd. (ABPL) as an insurance broker in Singapore with effect from 24 July 2024. ABPL is no longer permitted to carry on insurance broking business in Singapore from the same date. ABPL has returned all remaining policyholders’ moneys and connected them with their respective insurers.

UAE Securities and Commodities Authority Issues A Decision Regulating SPVs To Advance The Investment Funds Industry And Encourage Securitization And Sukuk Issuance

Date 24/07/2024

Securities and Commodities Authority, Abu Dhabi, July 24, 2024: The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) issued a decision regulating special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the regulatory framework of the securities sector in the UAE, in line with the best international standards and practices, and boost the UAE’s standing as a leading global hub for business and investment. 

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Proposes To Impose Minimum Interest Coverage On All REITs

Date 24/07/2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today published a consultation paper to subject all REITs to a minimum interest coverage ratio (ICR) threshold of 1.5 times and an aggregate leverage limit of 50%, as it simplifies leverage requirements for the sector.