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HKMA issues digital green bonds applying ICMA’s bond data taxonomy
08 February 2024 Hong Kong
Reporter: SFT

This bond issue is the first adoption of the ICMA Bond Data Taxonomy (BDT) by a sovereign, supranational and agency (SSA) issuer and the first for a green bond

SEC adopts final rule to redefine securities dealers
07 February 2024 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The adopted rules will further define what it means to be engaged in a business of buying and selling securities “as a part of a regular business”

Sweeney joins Natixis
07 February 2024 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Joseph Sweeney brings extensive experience in securities lending, having held senior positions at various banks since 2011

ESAs dismiss DCCC appeal
07 February 2024 UAE
Reporter: Lucy Carter

The ESAs’ original decision was made following the European Commission’s December 2022 inclusion of the United Arab Emirates on its list of high-risk third countries

CME BrokerTec reports 11% rise in US repo volumes
06 February 2024 Europe, US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

US repo recorded an average daily volume of US$228 billion for January, while EU repo saw an average daily volume of €273 billion

Martocci departs from Citi
05 February 2024 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Based in New Jersey, David Martocci was managing director and global head of securities finance for 13 years

Tradeweb reports 31.1% increase YoY in repo ADV for January
05 February 2024 Europe, US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

For rates trades, US government bond ADV was up 33.7 per cent YoY to US$182.1 billion, with European government bond ADV rising 18.5 per cent YoY to US$50.1 billion

Eurex Repo average daily volume rises 33% YoY for January
05 February 2024 Europe
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Trading volumes on Eurex Repo, the electronic market for secured financing, have increased by 33 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to €338.9 billion for January

IMN: Benchmarking is heading in the right direction as its importance grows
05 February 2024 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The Best Practices for Performance Measurement & Utilising Data panel discussed how firms measure performance and how organisations intend on gaining an edge on benchmarking

OCC average daily loan value grows 22.0% YoY for January
02 February 2024 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

The Options Clearing Corporation has generated US$148.1 billion for January

GFF: Financial institutions need to be prepared for potential volatility in 2024
02 February 2024 Luxembourg
Reporter: Sophie Downes

The panellists emphasised the need for risk mitigation strategies due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties

BNP Paribas reports strong business drive, particularly for private capital
02 February 2024 Europe
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Securities Services revenues were up by 4.1 per cent to €2,691 million