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HKEX’s OTC Clear completes first client clearing trades
24 December 2020 Hong Kong
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

OTC Clear cleared a US Dollar-Offshore Renminbi Cross Currency Swap trade by Mizuho Bank and a US Dollar-Hong Kong Dollar trade by MUFG Bank

French and Dutch financial market authorities call for a European regulation of ESG
24 December 2020 France
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

The French and Dutch financial market authorities suggested the framework could become one of the key measures of the European Commission's renewed sustainable finance strategy

Banks show progress towards meeting fully phased-in final Basel III capital requirements
23 December 2020 Switzerland
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Prior to COVID-19, large internationally active banks made further progress towards meeting fully phased-in final Basel III capital requirements and their liquidity ratios improved compared with end-June 2019

IOSCO secretary general Paul Andrews to depart IOSCO
23 December 2020 Spain
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Paul Andrews is set to step down from his role as secretary general from the International Organization of Securities Commissions, effective from 25 February 2021

Brexit: UK sets out final SFTR, EMIR and MIFID II reporting rules
23 December 2020 UK
Reporter: Drew Nicol

The FCA has confirmed the final reporting rules post-Brexit but says it will not fine non-compliant firms that can show their homework

Pictet Asset Services launches ESG self-assessment for third party managers
23 December 2020 Switzerland
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

Pictet Asset Services has launched an ESG-dedicated website for third-party asset managers to help them navigate the upcoming EU Action Plan regulations for sustainable finance

S3 Partners offers financial data on Snowflake Platform
23 December 2020 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Fintech and data analytics firm S3 Partners is now offering its data and analytics solutions on the Snowflake Data Marketplace

Link Group enhances Luxembourg expansion with Casa4Funds acquisition
23 December 2020 Luxembourg
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Headquartered in Luxembourg, Casa4Funds is one of the oldest European independent third-party UCITS management companies and Alternative Investment Fund Managers

FundRock named AIFM for Jupiter US Smaller Companies
23 December 2020 UK
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

As part of the mandate, due to commence on or before 1 April 2021, FundRock will provide oversight of the delegated functions as well as risk and compliance monitoring

Italian Banking Association begins experimenting with digital euro in new project
23 December 2020 Italy
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

The aim of the initiative is to proactively contribute to public debate and support banks operating in Italy as they prepare for the future

Apex Group set to acquire Mauritius-based licensed management company
23 December 2020 Mauritius
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Apex Group, a global financial services provider, is set to acquire GFin Corporate Services, a Mauritius-based licensed management company, providing fund administration services to institutional clients

Gresham House acquires Appian Asset Management
23 December 2020 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

By acquiring the Ireland of Republic based-Appian, Gresham House will accelerate its growth plans set out in its five-year strategy through the creation of a formal international presence in Ireland