Clearstream held its Global Funding and Financing Summit
The Global Funding and Financing (GFF) Summit hosted by Clearstream and Eurex was held online from 2-4 February 2021.
International news
Euroclear Bank and Shanghai Clearing House create new asset class
Euroclear Bank, the Brussels based International Central Securities Depositary (ICSD) and the Chinese financial market infrastructure Shanghai Clearing House have worked together to create a new asset class in China, called Yulan bonds.
KSD has Launched Revamped E-voting System (K-VOTE)
KSD has launched its new e-voting system K-VOTE.
Future of Securities Services
The report was presented as a result of joint work of the International Association of Securities Services (ISSA) and the world's leading consulting companies, Oliver Wyman.
IOSCO's Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC) published the report.
The IOSCO Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC) published the report examining the challenges and opportunities that Emerging Markets jurisdictions (EMs) face when developing their capital markets as key drivers of economic growth and financial resilience and inclusion.
Final Report of the Fourteenth Meeting of the OIC Exchanges Forum was presented.
The Fourteenth Meeting of the OIC Exchanges Forum hosted by Borsa İstanbul was organized online on the 8th of October.
NCC assigned Qualified Intermediary status
On 21 October 2020, the non-banking credit institution Central Counterparty National Clearing Centre (CCP NCC) was granted Qualified Intermediary status by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Fourteenth Meeting of the OIC Exchanges Forum Held in Istanbul
The 14th Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Exchanges Forum took place online on Thursday, October 8.
DTCC Outlines Steps to Achieve Complete Dematerialization of Physical Securities in the U.S.
DTCC is building consensus among stakeholders on critical next steps to fully transition securities processing from physical certificates to electronic records.
Clearstream awarded for offering best custody and trustee solution
Clearstream has won the "Best Custody and Trustee solution" award for its proven asset safekeeping and servicing offering built on asset safety and processing efficiency.
Turkey CSD has launched new platforms
National Depository Center of Turkey (MKK) has launched new platforms “e-Investor” and “Data Analysis Platform” for improving electronic services.
COVID-19 and the Future of Shareholder Meetings
The peak of the pandemic coincided with AGM season in many countries – posing a governance risk for many companies.
“Vodafone Ukraine” announces pricing of US$500 million debut loan participation notes
“Vodafone Ukraine”, part of NEQSOL Holding, has announced that VFU Funding PLC has successfully priced its debut international capital markets issuance.
Euroclear Finland receives the new CSD license
Euroclear Finland has received authorisation from the Finnish Ministry of Finance to operate under EU’s Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR).
TBC Capital has listed the largest Eurobond issue on the Georgian Stock Exchange
TBC Bank has priced a debut US$300 million 5 year 5.75% senior unsecured notes issue.
ISSA Board meeting
In May 2019, ISSA Board meeting took place in order to discuss the key issues on the agenda.
ANNA annual general meeting
On June 13-14, 2019, ANNA held its annual general meeting.
