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ICMA - International Capital Market Association welcomes the following new members in August 2024: ❇ Emirates NBD ❇ Freedom Finance Global ❇ Macquarie Group ❇ Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP ✴ For a full list of members click here: https://lnkd.in/dKjrXvW #capitalmarkets #fixedincome #mena #newmembers #membership

ICMA - International Capital Market Association is pleased to announce the publication of the Digital Assets Annex, a significant new addition to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA). The Annex is available to both members and non-members to download. The Digital Assets Annex has been prepared as part of a joint project between ICMA and the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA), aiming to bring consistency to the legal terms used by market participants when trading certain digital assets under the GMRA 2011 and GMSLA 2010. The Annex was developed by the Digital Assets Legal Working Group run by ICMA & International Securities Lending Association (ISLA), with Clifford Chance appointed as counsel. ❇ To learn more and access the Digital Assets Annex and accompanying guidance note click here: https://lnkd.in/ewXUHhrr The Digital Assets Annex provides a standardised framework and set of terms which can be used to document repo transactions involving digital cash, digital securities (including tokenised traditional securities), or asset-backed digital assets. The Annex clarifies that in the GMRA 2011, references to Securities includes Platform Transferred Securities, and references to cash or currency encompasses Digital Cash. The Annex also seeks to address some of the commercial considerations that arise as a result of the operational feasibility of intra-day repo transactions, which have been made possible by the shorter settlement times offered by digital assets and technological platforms. ❇ To promote ICMA members’ familiarity with the Digital Asset Annex, ICMA will partner with Clifford Chance to run a webinar in September that will provide an overview of how the Annex works and its various features, as well as an opportunity for members to ask any questions. ❇ Further details on the webinar and how to register will follow. ✴ Contact details for further information ✴ Deena Seoudy Senior Director & Associate Counsel Tel: +44 20 7213 0330 Email: Deena.seoudy@icmagroup.org

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge about Women in Finance Charter and of the Luxembourg financial community. At this ICMA Women’s Network Luxembourg event, we take stock of the Charter’s progress after its first 18 months, assessing what practical steps firms are taking to implement the Charter, and reflecting on what remains to be done. We also consider whether the ambitions of the Charter can help to address an increasing need for talent in the sector. There will be further discussions on whether fundamental biases are affecting the opportunities for women in sustainable finance, which counts a significant proportion of senior women, and FinTech, where the representation of women remains significantly marginal. This event is free to attend and open to ICMA members only. Register now: https://bit.ly/4dKWAKL #IWN #genderequality #womeninfinancecharter #ESG #luxembourg

Last chance to register! Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your professional journey. Join us in Zurich next Tuesday for a presentation by Daniel Wittwer, Vice Director of the Swiss Federal Treasury. Discover how the Swiss Confederation handles their Asset Liability Management (ALM) and capital market funding. Gather valuable insights into the Federal Treasury’s nation-scale financial management. The formal speeches will be followed by a networking reception where you can meet ICMA Future Leaders representatives for Switzerland & Liechtenstein - Charlotte Mueller & Ingo Stößel, CFA https://lnkd.in/eTz_afav

The Global Treasurer spoke to Bryan Pascoe, CEO of the ICMA - International Capital Market Association to understand some of the key activities of the association, key developments and challenges in capital markets today. https://lnkd.in/eK-PYqS7

Enrol in an ICMA diploma programme and receive an industry recognised qualification! ICMA Diplomas provide the comprehensive skill set required to excel in a single focused area of capital market activity. Specialise in DCM, Securities & Derivatives or Financial Market Operations and achieve a diploma by successfully completing the prescribed courses at foundation, advanced and specialist levels. All diplomas contain courses accredited by CPD® Certification Service and certified by ICMA and the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School and the University of Reading. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/eWS7kC8s #diplomas #accredited #capitalmarkets