Laura M Cha, HKEX Chairman, said: We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Aguzin as the new Chief Executive of HKEX. He brings with him a wealth of international and regional experience in capital markets and financial services, including extensive knowledge of Mainland China, having served as chief executive for JP Morgan in…
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Thursday’s session began under the spell of risk-on, following Wednesday’s inauguration of the 46th President of the United States. Joe Biden’s presidency promises the deployment of a massive fiscal stimulus package as well as greater harmony between the Treasury and the Fed, with the central bank’s monetary policy likely to remain dovish for the foreseeable…
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HKEX launches the Mini USD/CNH Futures contract in response to demand from market participants, particularly medium-sized corporates and individuals, for cash-settled and smaller-sized contracts, helping investors to hedge the RMB currency risk of their positions in different assets, such as equities and commodities. The contract size of Mini USD/CNH Futures is $20,000, or one-fifth the…
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Eventus Systems, Inc., a global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, has announced that the firm experienced unprecedented growth in multiple areas in 2020, marking its strongest year to date in revenue and new client onboardings. The company has additional expansion plans for 2021, with deeper penetration in asset classes such…
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From 1 January, Calvin Tai has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive of HKEX and an ex-officio member of the Board. He will also continue his role in the company e as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of HKEX. He started his career starting at various positions in general banking and treasury at The Hongkong…
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Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, is planning a launch of a new blockchain trading platform and a native token Sberbcoin. Russian business news outlet RBC reported on Monday that Sberbank plans to release its digital currency Sberbcoin in 2021 around the same time as the Russian Central Bank prepares the launch of the digital ruble. Sberbank has…
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This additional information will allow investors to access a trusted platform for the region’s quickly expanding ‘green sector'. At the same time, the data will act as a benchmark for issuers looking to raise funds for their sustainable projects and will also contribute to the standardisation of sustainability metrics. Globally, in excess of US$30 trillion…
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Boerse Stuttgart announced today that Alexander Höptner, Chairman of the management board of Boerse Stuttgart GmbH and EUWAX AG, is leaving the Group at the end of the year at his own request to pursue new professional challenges. The Boerse Stuttgart group has not yet made a decision about his succession in the two companies. Alexander…
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Mike Bodson, President & CEO at DTCC added: We are pleased to be a part of this important effort to bring increased levels of post-trade automation and reduced risk to cross-border trade flows into China, leveraging global best practices. Our ITP services are utilized by thousands of clients around the world, and we look forward…
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Deutsche Börse published its monthly volumes report for September 2020. The volumes for last month are up compared to August and July and on year-over-year basis. The company reported a 27.5% MoM rise in turnover with €149 billion in September (€116.9 billion for August 2020). The numbers are also up by 22.9% in comparison to September 2019 when it was €121.2 billion. Tokyo Financial…
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