Securities market

ESMA publishes final report on FRANDT commercial terms for clearing services

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Financial markets, Economy, Finance, Money, Financial regulation, Systemic risk, Corporate law, European Market Infrastructure Regulation, Clearing, Securities market

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator has published its final report with technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory and transparent (FRANDT) commercial terms for the provision of clearing services.

Key Points: 
  • The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator has published its final report with technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory and transparent (FRANDT) commercial terms for the provision of clearing services.
  • ESMAs technical advice details how to specify the conditions under which the commercial terms for the provision of clearing services are to be considered FRANDT.
  • The final report containing ESMAs technical advice takes into account the feedback received, aiming to strike a balance between improving clearing clients access to clearing services and ensuring such services are provided on FRANDT compliant terms, while ensuring the requirements are proportionate and within the mandate received.
  • As part of a broader effort to facilitate access to clearing, the EMIR review (Refit), has introduced the requirement for clearing members and clients who provide clearing services to do so under FRANDT terms by June 2021.

ESMA publishes final report on FRANDT commercial terms for clearing services

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Financial markets, Economy, Finance, Money, Financial regulation, Systemic risk, Corporate law, European Market Infrastructure Regulation, Clearing, Securities market

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator has published its final report with technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory and transparent (FRANDT) commercial terms for the provision of clearing services.

Key Points: 
  • The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator has published its final report with technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory and transparent (FRANDT) commercial terms for the provision of clearing services.
  • ESMAs technical advice details how to specify the conditions under which the commercial terms for the provision of clearing services are to be considered FRANDT.
  • The final report containing ESMAs technical advice takes into account the feedback received, aiming to strike a balance between improving clearing clients access to clearing services and ensuring such services are provided on FRANDT compliant terms, while ensuring the requirements are proportionate and within the mandate received.
  • As part of a broader effort to facilitate access to clearing, the EMIR review (Refit), has introduced the requirement for clearing members and clients who provide clearing services to do so under FRANDT terms by June 2021.

DGAP-News: Fiven ASA: Fiven ASA first quarter report 2020

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Economy, Finance, Financial markets, Stock market, Economy of New York City, NASDAQ, Euro, Market abuse, Securities market

Fiven's liquidity has been strengthened through the quarter, cash balance at EUR 23.9m, up by EUR 9.1m since year end 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Fiven's liquidity has been strengthened through the quarter, cash balance at EUR 23.9m, up by EUR 9.1m since year end 2019.
  • Fiven ASA is since 31 March listed at the NASDAQ Stockholm for bond trading.
  • The IT Carve Out Project from Saint Gobain (former owner of Fiven) was completed by 31 March 2020.
  • This information is information that Fiven ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act.

Harvest Oil & Gas Announces Deregistration of Common Stock

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Finance, Financial markets, Money, Stock market, OTC Markets Group, Stock, Over-the-counter, Securities market

However, the Company can give no assurance that trading in the Common Stock will continue in the future on the OTCQX or on any other securities exchange or quotation medium.

Key Points: 
  • However, the Company can give no assurance that trading in the Common Stock will continue in the future on the OTCQX or on any other securities exchange or quotation medium.
  • In the event that the Common Stock continues to be quoted on the OTCQX, Harvest will provide financial and other business information under the OTC Markets Alternative Reporting Standards.
  • The deregistration of the Common Stock and Harvests transition to the alternative reporting standards of the OTC Market will allow Harvest to reduce costs while continuing to provide periodic financial information to its shareholders.
  • Harvest is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the efficient operation and development of onshore oil and gas properties in the continental United States.

DGAP-News: windeln.de SE: Upcoming admission of new shares from the capital increase carried out in February 2020 to trading on the regulated market (Prime Standard)

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Finance, Money, Initial public offering, Financial markets, Prospectus, Public offering, Security, International Securities Identification Number, Stock exchange, Securities market, Securities regulation in the United States

On 14 May 2020, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority approved the securities prospectus for the admission of new shares to trading on the regulated market.

Key Points: 
  • On 14 May 2020, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority approved the securities prospectus for the admission of new shares to trading on the regulated market.
  • The new shares with the International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) DE000WNDL219 could so far only be traded over-the-counter on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange.
  • This announcement is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America (the "United States").
  • No public offering of securities is being made in the United States.

Forge and SharesPost Join Forces to Create Powerhouse Global Private Securities Marketplace

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Professional services, Technology, Other Technology, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Financial markets, Economy, Finance, Security, Stock market, Securities market, Economy of London, Corporate finance, Tradeweb, Forge, SharesPost, Inc.

Forge Global and SharesPost, Inc , preeminent private securities marketplaces, announced today they have signed an agreement to merge, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Forge Global and SharesPost, Inc , preeminent private securities marketplaces, announced today they have signed an agreement to merge, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
  • Together, the two companies will create one of the largest global private securities marketplaces, bringing liquidity and transparency at scale to pre-IPO companies and investors.
  • Combined the two companies have facilitated thousands of transactions, resulting in more than $6 billion in private market transaction volume, for hundreds of private companies.
  • As private market innovators, Forge serves the complex and emerging needs of the private market ecosystem by forging new connections through our technology, data and expertise.

ESMA extends four trade repositories registrations to include securities financing transactions reporting

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Financial markets, Economy, Finance, Securities Financing Transactions Regulation, Systemic risk, Financial regulation, Repurchase agreement, European Market Infrastructure Regulation, Securities lending, Securities market, Derivative, Security

06 May 2020

Key Points: 
  • 06 May 2020

    Press Releases

    Securities Financing Transactions

    Trade Repositories

    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator, has approved the extension of registrations of four trade repositories (TRs) to include securities financing transactions (SFT) reporting under the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation.

  • repurchase transactions, securities or commodities lending and securities or commodities borrowing transactions, buy-sell back or sell-buy back transactions and margin lending transactions.
  • The four TRs are already registered with ESMA as TRs for derivatives contracts under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
  • Regarding reporting obligations, counterparties to SFTs should consult ESMAs public statement concerning actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the EU.

FireEye Changes 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to Virtual Format

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Networks, Internet, Security, Technology, Software, Financial economics, Finance, Stock market, Money, Securities Financing Transactions Regulation, Financial markets, Corporate finance, Security, Securities market, Securities lending, Stock, Repurchase agreement

There is no change to the items of business to be addressed at the Annual Meeting, which are described in FireEyes proxy materials previously made available to stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • There is no change to the items of business to be addressed at the Annual Meeting, which are described in FireEyes proxy materials previously made available to stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting.
  • Stockholders at the close of business on the record date, March 30, 2020, are entitled to participate in the virtual Annual Meeting.
  • To be admitted to the virtual Annual Meeting at https://web.lumiagm.com/287951276 , stockholders must enter the password fireeye2020 and their 11-digit control number.
  • Whether or not stockholders plan to attend the virtual Annual Meeting, FireEye urges stockholders to vote and submit their proxies in advance of the virtual Annual Meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials previously provided.

ESMA extends four trade repositories registrations to include securities financing transactions reporting

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Financial markets, Economy, Finance, Securities Financing Transactions Regulation, Systemic risk, Financial regulation, Repurchase agreement, European Market Infrastructure Regulation, Securities lending, Securities market, Derivative, Security

06 May 2020

Key Points: 
  • 06 May 2020

    Press Releases

    Securities Financing Transactions

    Trade Repositories

    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator, has approved the extension of registrations of four trade repositories (TRs) to include securities financing transactions (SFT) reporting under the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation.

  • repurchase transactions, securities or commodities lending and securities or commodities borrowing transactions, buy-sell back or sell-buy back transactions and margin lending transactions.
  • The four TRs are already registered with ESMA as TRs for derivatives contracts under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
  • Regarding reporting obligations, counterparties to SFTs should consult ESMAs public statement concerning actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the EU.

G5 Entertainment: Interim Report January – March 2020

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Electronic Games, Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Financial markets, Stock market, Finance, Economy, G5, NASDAQ, Securities market, Security, Market abuse

We believe this is connected to the introduction of the lockdown policies in numerous countries around the world where our games are available.

Key Points: 
  • We believe this is connected to the introduction of the lockdown policies in numerous countries around the world where our games are available.
  • This information is information that G5 Entertainment AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act.
  • The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 07:30 CET on May 5, 2020.
  • Through its head entity G5 Entertainment AB (Publ), G5 Entertainment Group is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholms main market mid cap segment under trade symbol G5EN.ST.