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Euroclear group reports another record year and delivery of financial targets two years ahead of plan

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Friday, January 28, 2022

BRUSSELS, Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Euroclear continues to invest strongly in technology systems and human capital, with operating expenses up 7% to EUR 919 million.
  • The group maintains a strong capital position and low risk profile, which are critical as a financial market infrastructure and create headroom for further growth.
  • 2021 represents a significant milestone for the group as we have now exceeded many of the key financial targets that we set out in our five-year plan to 2023, two years ahead of our expectations.
  • The Euroclear group comprises Euroclear Bank, the International CSD, as well as Euroclear Belgium, Euroclear Finland, Euroclear France, Euroclear Nederland, Euroclear Sweden and Euroclear UK & International.

Infermedica raises $30 million Series B Funding from One Peak to expand AI-driven Medical Guidance Platform

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The new investment which follows a Series A funding round just over a year ago brings the company's total funding to $44 million.

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  • The new investment which follows a Series A funding round just over a year ago brings the company's total funding to $44 million.
  • Infermedica will also increase their global commercial presence and expand their international, remote-first team of industry and medical experts.
  • We have been particularly impressed with Infermedica's clinical safety and accuracy, best-in-class user experience, ease of deployment, and customer service.
  • With the development of their Medical Guidance Platform underway, Infermedica is proud to be continuing their growth story as part of the One Peak investment portfolio.

KBRA UK Releases Research – The European Securitisation Market in Q4 2021: Strong Finish to the Year

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

KBRA UK (KBRA) releases research that provides insight into the types of transactions circulating in the European securitisation market, with a focus on Q4 2021.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA UK (KBRA) releases research that provides insight into the types of transactions circulating in the European securitisation market, with a focus on Q4 2021.
  • European securitisation performance in 2021 was productive following a disrupted year due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
  • European securitisation in 2021 reached a post-global financial crisis (GFC) high in terms of issuance sold and distributed to investors.
  • European securitisation in 2021 reached a post-global financial crisis (GFC) high in terms of issuance sold and circulated to investors.

Hurricane Electric Expands Global Network in Frankfurt with New Point of Presence at Maincubes FRA01 Data Center

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Hurricane Electric , the worlds largest IPv6-native Internet backbone announced today that it has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Maincubes FRA01 data center .

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  • Hurricane Electric , the worlds largest IPv6-native Internet backbone announced today that it has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Maincubes FRA01 data center .
  • Maincubes FRA01 data center is an ultra-modern facility, that minimizes costs with innovative technology and unbeatable energy efficiency.
  • The expansion of Hurricane Electrics presence at Maincubes FRA01 data center will provide Frankfurts bustling economy a variety of new connectivity options and access to Hurricane Electrics extensive global network, said Mike Leber, President, Hurricane Electric.
  • Hurricane Electric operates its own global IPv4 and IPv6 network and is considered the largest IPv6 backbone in the world.

15th Asian Financial Forum attracts 63,000+ views

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

As of 11 January, the AFF virtual platform had seen more than 63,000 views from 80 countries and regions.

Key Points: 
  • As of 11 January, the AFF virtual platform had seen more than 63,000 views from 80 countries and regions.
  • Jean-Claude Trichet, Former President, European Central Bank, offered his views on how the financial industry, regulators and policymakers should step up their concerted efforts in addressing key issues related to monetary stability in times of uncertainty.
  • Delivering his remarks on the second morning of AFF 2022, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, noted the tremendous opportunities for Hong Kong's financial market created by Mainland China's continued development.
  • PwC and the HKTDC jointly presented a pulse survey, "ESG Investing: Challenges and Opportunities for Hong Kong", during AFF 2022.

European DataWarehouse designated as a Securitisation Repository by the Financial Conduct Authority

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

European DataWarehouse Ltd., a subsidiary of European DataWarehouse GmbH, was established in November 2018 and in December 2020 submitted its application to be registered as a UK Securitisation Repository .

Key Points: 
  • European DataWarehouse Ltd., a subsidiary of European DataWarehouse GmbH, was established in November 2018 and in December 2020 submitted its application to be registered as a UK Securitisation Repository .
  • The decision, along with its registration in June 2021 as an EU Securitisation Repository under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), consolidates EDWs decade-long role as the first European-wide data repository for the asset-backed securities market.
  • Prof. Jos Manuel Gonzlez-Pramo, Chairman of European DataWarehouse stated: European DataWarehouse has been serving UK issuers for almost a decade.
  • European DataWarehouse (EDW) is a Securitisation Repository designated by both the European Securities and Markets Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Safeture signs a four-year agreement with the European Central Bank, ECB

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The agreement also opens up the opportunity to join other institutions, such as the Central Banks of the Eurosystem and other members of the Eurosystem Procurement Coordination Office (EPCO).

Key Points: 
  • The agreement also opens up the opportunity to join other institutions, such as the Central Banks of the Eurosystem and other members of the Eurosystem Procurement Coordination Office (EPCO).
  • The total contract value depends on how many employees will use the service and which of the other national central banks and institutions join.
  • Now, the ECB has access to Safeture's unique platform for managing employee safety, no matter where they are.
  • "The framework agreement contributes to strengthening our position in the important German market and holds great potential with other central banks as potential customers," says Magnus Hultman, CEO of Safeture.

Safeture signs a four-year agreement with the European Central Bank, ECB

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The agreement also opens up the opportunity to join other institutions, such as the Central Banks of the Eurosystem and other members of the Eurosystem Procurement Coordination Office (EPCO).

Key Points: 
  • The agreement also opens up the opportunity to join other institutions, such as the Central Banks of the Eurosystem and other members of the Eurosystem Procurement Coordination Office (EPCO).
  • The total contract value depends on how many employees will use the service and which of the other national central banks and institutions join.
  • Now, the ECB has access to Safeture's unique platform for managing employee safety, no matter where they are.
  • "The framework agreement contributes to strengthening our position in the important German market and holds great potential with other central banks as potential customers," says Magnus Hultman, CEO of Safeture.

TD Ameritrade Investor Movement Index: IMX Score Slips in December

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Monday, January 10, 2022

The Investor Movement Index (IMXSM) decreased to 7.97 in December, down from 8.82 in November.

Key Points: 
  • The Investor Movement Index (IMXSM) decreased to 7.97 in December, down from 8.82 in November.
  • The IMX is TD Ameritrades proprietary, behavior-based index, aggregating Main Street investor positions and activity to measure what investors actually were doing and how they were positioned in the markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220110005225/en/
    TD Ameritrade December 2021 Investor Movement Index (Graphic: TD Ameritrade)
    The reading for the five-week period ending December 31, 2021 ranks High compared to historic averages.
  • Although there was strong selling across most sectors of the S&P 500, TD Ameritrade clients did find opportunities to buy certain names during the month.

Proactive news headlines including Walkabout Resources, Firefinch Ltd, Aldoro Resources and Euro Manganese

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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    Predictive Discovery Ltd (ASX:PDI)s management changes have come into effect, with new managing director Andrew Pardey taking the reins on January 1, 2022.
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