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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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