Europe

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HSBC Acquires Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Unit for £1

    By Editors | 14/03/2023

    HSBC expects the deal to be profitable, strengthen its commercial banking franchise, and enhance its ability to serve innovative firms.

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    Enforcement

    LBMA to Probe Perth Mint ‘Gold Doping’ Allegations

    By Editors | 14/03/2023

    Adverse findings under LBMA’s incident review process can result in refiners being struck off the Good Delivery List.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    EU Financial Regulators Testing Climate Transition Resilience

    By ESG Investor | 13/03/2023

    The European Commission has asked the ESAs to conduct an analysis of the financial system’s resilience as EU member states decarbonise their economies.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    EBA Calls for Action Against Banks Without Mandatory Diversity Policies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2023

    The EBA says competent authorities should take appropriate supervisory measures to ensure banks and investment firms comply with the EU’s mandatory diversity policy.

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    Enforcement

    LME Facing Three New Lawsuits Over Cancelled Nickel Trades

    By Editors | 08/03/2023

    In one new lawsuit, AQR Capital Management and four other hedge funds are claiming almost $100mn in damages.

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    Enforcement

    LME Faces First Ever Enforcement Probe Over Nickel Market Suspension

    By Editors | 06/03/2023

    This is the first time UK regulators have opened an enforcement investigation against an exchange, which observers say could point to serious misconduct or compliance failures.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    UK, Singapore Establish ‘Green Economy’ Cooperative Framework

    By Editors | 03/03/2023

    The UK and Singapore will cooperate in the areas set out under three pillars – one being carbon markets and sustainable finance.

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    HKEX to Open London Office Within H1 2023

    By Editors | 03/03/2023

    The SEHK and HKFE were confirmed as Recognised Overseas Investment Exchanges by the UK’s FCA this week.

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    Market Infrastructure

    AFME Announces Establishment of T+1 Industry Taskforce

    By Editors | 02/03/2023

    The task force will assess whether Europe should follow the US and other jurisdictions in moving to shorter settlement cycles.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    EU Strikes Deal on Green Bonds Standard

    By ESG Investor | 01/03/2023

    Negotiators of the European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on a voluntary standard for EU green bonds (EuGB).

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