Societe Generale promotes internally for head of global markets and head of FIC APAC
Individual will retain his former role as deputy head of FIC; initially joined Societe Generale in 1993.
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Amundi partners with First Abu Dhabi Bank to expand offering in the Middle East across various asset classes
The collaboration supports Amundi’s efforts to expand its footprint in the Middle East and follows increasing demand for investment solutions across the region.
EU unveils ambitious plan to unify Europe’s financial markets
The measures, developed in line with Europe’s Savings and Investment Union (SIU) strategy, aim to remove barriers, simplify supervision, and encourage innovation across the EU.
TNS completes coverage across all major Japanese exchanges with TFX connection
The firm already includes Japannext and the Japan Exchange Group in its regional exchange portfolio.
Time zones, FX costs and legacy rails threaten Hong Kong’s path to digital settlement
Regulatory fragmentation, legacy infrastructure and limited RMB liquidity continue to constrain Hong Kong’s ambitions to become a fully integrated digital market and RMB hub, panellists at The Network Forum: Asia warn.
T+1 readiness gaining momentum across the UK with 95% of firms having begun preparations
Less than a third of respondents in The ValueExchange’s new survey said they were uncertain whether their service providers will be prepared to support the shift.
Buy-side will move increasingly to client-funded research in 2026, report reveals
More than 70% of European asset managers currently feel disadvantaged compared to their US peers regarding corporate access and investment analysis access, according to the most recent Substantive Research survey.
Euronext to acquire Athens Stock Exchange marking the next phase of exchange’s European expansion
Euronext is set to establish a technology centre in Athens to support its network following the acquisition; plans include the establishment of a cross-border clearing framework.
Regulators greenlight Euronext bid for Athens Stock Exchange
The decision from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) makes the firm’s tender offer unconditional, with an acceptance period set to run until 17 November; results to be announced on 19 November.
RBC Capital Markets continues hiring spree with European equity sales appointments
The hires are expected to help build out the firm’s UK and European presence and follow further appointments into the European equity sales trading team in recent months.