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ThinkMarkets Deploys GBG For Automatic Client On-Boarding

Date 27/09/2016

Leading multi-asset trading platform, ThinkMarkets, has implemented GBG’s online verification solution to enhance its account opening and anti-money laundering screening capabilities. The move will complement ThinkMarkets’ existing framework and further minimise the risk of financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing.
CHAPS Co Welcomes New Independent Directors - Noel Harwerth And Marcus Treacher Join CHAPS’ Board, As The Payment Scheme Looks To Continue To Strengthen The Independent Voice On Its Board

Date 27/09/2016

CHAPS Co, the UK’s same day high-value payment system, which is used predominantly for international and wholesale payments, as well as critical retail, commercial and corporate payments processing £277 billion daily, announces today (27 September) two new additions to its board.
Thomson Reuters And Clifford Chance Team Up To Deliver OTC Derivatives Documentation Solutions

Date 27/09/2016

Thomson Reuters and Clifford Chance have joined forces to help global financial institutions tackle in a timely, efficient and more cost-effective manner their most pressing regulatory obligations relating to margin rules for uncleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. Using an innovative approach to contract negotiation and documentation, the partnership offers a flexible, rapidly scalable, technology-enabled solution that will empower these financial institutions to meet their current multi-jurisdictional regulatory obligations and as they continue to evolve in the future.
CSDs Sign Letter Of Intent To Collaborate On Initiatives Using Distributed Ledger Technology

Date 27/09/2016

The Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) Strate, South Africa and NSD, Russia have signed a Letter of Intent at the Sibos event in Geneva in September 2016.
UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Alex Hope Sentenced For Failing To Pay Confiscation Order

Date 27/09/2016

Alex Hope was today sentenced to 603 days’ imprisonment for failing to pay the full value of a confiscation order made against him.

Bulgarian Stock Exchange-Sofia: The First Bulgarian ETF Debuts The Stock Exchange

Date 27/09/2016

Today, 27 September 2016, the first Bulgarian Exchange Traded Fund was listed on BSE. Expat Bulgaria SOFIX UCIT ETF was created by the local fund manager Expat Asset Management. The ETF was admitted to trading on the Exchange Traded Products Segment of the Main Market under the symbol BGX and it will invest in companies underlying the leading SOFIX Index of BSE-Sofia as well as in deposits and government securities.
Dubai Financial Services Authority Strengthens Regional Regulatory Co-operation

Date 27/09/2016

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) earlier this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC).
United Arab Emirates Shows Stellar Growth In RMB Adoption - Special Edition Of SWIFT’s RMB Tracker For Sibos 2016 Shows New Frontiers For RMB Internationalisation In Europe, Middle East And Africa (EMEA)

Date 27/09/2016

Data from SWIFT’s latest RMB Tracker shows exceptional growth in RMB adoption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessing a 210.8% growth in payments value of the currency since August 2014, albeit from a low base. More than 80% of the direct payments made between the UAE and China/Hong Kong in August 2016 were in CNY, representing one of the highest increases worldwide.
Abu Dhabi Global Market Collaborates with Jordan Securities Commission

Date 27/09/2016

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) signed an agreement (MoU) on 26 September 2016 to enhance regulatory cooperation and foster cross-border activities. The MoU establishes a framework for both Authorities to co-operate on supervisory matters and exchange of information to maintain the stability and well-being of the financial systems in each respective capital market. This agreement further complemented and strengthened the existing relationship between ADGM and JSC.
Luxembourg Makes Bold Move Ahead Of COP22 - Llaunches First Green Exchange In The World

Date 27/09/2016

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) becomes the first stock exchange globally to introduce a platform for green financial instruments. Branded Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), it goes live today. Access is limited to issuers who comply with stringent eligibility criteria. The platform aims to set a new benchmark for the rapidly evolving green securities market.