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Schroders today announced the evolution of its global sustainable investment team with several senior appointments and promotions. Margot Von Aesch has been appointed Head of Sustainable Investment Management, a newly-created role, with her remit encompassing detailed research, the development of sustainable investment models and ensuring the continued integration of this analysis into Schroders’ investment decision-making….

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About a month after Ben Peter Delo, a BitMEX founder, executive, manager, and board member, sought to dismiss a legal action brought against him by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulator has responded to Delo’s motion to dismiss. As one might expect, the CFTC opposes Delo’s motion and requests that the…

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Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BKKT), a trusted digital asset platform that enables consumers, businesses, and institutions to buy, sell, spend, send and redeem digital assets, starts trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BKKT.” “Today, Bakkt’s vision – to connect the digital economy – reaches new heights, and we’re excited to…

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Consumers could be in line for compensation, as the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declares 12 firms in default, including FX and CFD broker AFX Markets. People who have dealt with any of the 12 financial services firms declared in default in August and September 2021, and believe they are owed money as…

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Today, London Stock Exchange Group announces Ivan Gilmore will take up the post of Head of Cash Equities for LCH, Ltd and SA. In the role, Mr Gilmore will be responsible for the development and management of both businesses, overseeing the clearing of cash equities products and providing the strategic vision and leadership to the…

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LCH, a leading global clearing house, has announced the expansion of its range of eligible securities to include Singapore Dollar denominated cash and securities (government bonds and treasury bills) as collateral. The inclusion will commence from October 18, 2021. The acceptance of SGD collateral comes shortly after the announcement of the expansion of LCH SwapClear…

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The United States Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has temporarily suspended a former UBS trader over executing more than a hundred trades in an outside account for which he had not obtained the bank’s consent. Brandon Lopez has submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of…

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Technology investment firm Silver Lake and Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) today announced an agreement in which Silver Lake will make a long-term strategic investment in Euroclear Holding SA/NV by acquiring ICE’s 9.85% stake in the company’s share capital for EUR709 million. Euroclear is a leading Brussels, Belgium-based provider of post-trade security settlement, custody, collateral management, fund…

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CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action regarding Citigroup Global Markets Inc, whereby Citi agrees to pay a fine under a proposed settlement. The settlement stems from Citi’s alleged violations of several CBOT rules. In particular, the rules state: Rule 971. SEGREGATION, SECURED AND CLEARED SWAPS CUSTOMER ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS A. All clearing members…

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StoneX, the new owner of the FOREX.com brand, has confirmed that the retail FX broker launched operations in Latin America. According to a message by StoneX and FOREX.com posted on social media: “We have spread our wings and landed in Latin America, expanding our borders and offering our award-winning online trading platforms to traders in…

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