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UK's Financial Conduct Authority Reviews Effectiveness Of UK Primary Capital Markets

Date 14/02/2017

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published a Discussion Paper which seeks feedback on how the UK primary capital markets can most effectively meet the needs of issuers and investors.

Solactive, Lyxor And The Climate Bonds Initiative Announce The Launch Of The Solactive Green Bond EUR USD IG Index - Providing Exposure To Investment Grade Green Bond Market For The First Time

Date 14/02/2017

Solactive AG, Lyxor Asset Management UK LLP and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) are excited to announce the release of the Solactive Green Bond EUR USD IG Index, the first index allowing investors to capture the performance of investment grade labelled green bonds that are denominated in EUR and USD. The index combines Climate Bonds global green bonds data capabilities with Solactive’s expertise in index development and calculation. The index is licensed to Lyxor International Asset Management.

Data Supplier For The «SP Portfolio Optimizer» App - SIX Structured Products Exchange Supplies The Data For The Industry Association's Newly Launched "SP Portfolio Optimizer" App

Date 14/02/2017

The Swiss Structured Products Association (SSPA), working in close collaboration with swissQuant, has developed the customized "SP Portfolio Optimizer" app, which shows investors and customer advisors the added value of having structured products in the portfolio in a simple and understandable way. The customer portfolio is illustrated both visually and statistically. Users of the app can simulate various model portfolios with different market scenarios, both historically and with current values and prices. Simulating a wide range of complex scenarios results in a transfer of knowledge, which, in turn, helps make the use of structured products easier to understand.

Central Bank Authorizing Foreigners To Open IR Rial Accounts In Iran

Date 14/02/2017

Based on a recent directive by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the Iranian commercial banks are authorized to open IR Rial bank accounts for foreign individuals and institutions.

Perfect Channel Takes £2 Million From Beringea And UIL - London Start-Up Targets Accelerated Product Innovation To Continue Transformation Of International Trading

Date 14/02/2017

Perfect Channel, a leader in marketplace transformation technology has secured £2m in funding from its long-term investor Beringea, and new partner UIL Limited, an investment company jointly managed by ICM Limited and ICM Investment Management Limited. Perfect Channel - which has built an auction and trading platform for companies operating marketplaces in commodities and financial assets - will use the funding to support continued sales growth and product development over the coming year, following the appointment of industry veteran Jim Leeds as the company’s new CTO in January 2017.

Dubai Land Department And Nasdaq Dubai Sign MoU To Facilitate Real Estate-Related Listings

Date 14/02/2017

The Dubai Land Department and Nasdaq Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate, in order to facilitate the listing of companies that are active in the real estate sector as well as real estate-related asset classes.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Changes To Finance Company Regulations To Enhance Their Ability To Finance SMEs

Date 14/02/2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today regulatory changes to strengthen the resilience of finance companies and enhance their ability to provide financing to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Weekly Bulletin 13 February, 2017

Date 14/02/2017

Liu Shiyu, chairman of the CSRC, vowed on February 10 to "capture big crocodiles" in the country's stock market, suggesting that a tougher regulatory stance against stock speculation and manipulation will be a priority for the regulator. CSRC spokesman said that the regulator will actively increase new share supplies in the market while forbidding companies from using the proceeds for speculative purposes.

SIFMA Statement On Confirmation Of Treasury Secretary Mnuchin

Date 14/02/2017

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the confirmation of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin: 

“We congratulate Mr. Mnuchin on his confirmation as Treasury Secretary and SIFMA and our members look forward to working with the Secretary to ensure our nation’s capital markets play their part in fueling economic growth and job creation.” 

Steven T. Mnuchin Sworn In As Secretary Of The Treasury

Date 14/02/2017

Steven T. Mnuchin was sworn in to serve as the 77th Secretary of the Treasury. In this role, Secretary Mnuchin will be the principal economic advisor to President Donald J. Trump on domestic and international financial, economic, and tax issues.  Secretary Mnuchin is responsible for the executive branch agency whose mission includes maintaining a strong economy, promoting conditions that enable job growth and stability, protecting the integrity of the financial system, strengthening national security, and managing the U.S. Government’s finances effectively.