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AFME appoints new head of capital markets

The TRADE

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has appointed April Day head of capital markets. As part of the role, she oversaw equity capital markets (ECM), trading and post-trade activities. She also brings extensive experience in investment banking and capital markets to the new role.

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Trade associations emphasise need for credit ratings to bolster EU corporate bond transparency regime

The TRADE

Particularly, as overly prompt dissemination of trade information could lead to a negative impact on market liquidity. The associations noted that distinguishing between investment grade (IG) and high-yield (HY) corporate bonds is a key component to tap into greater transparency in more liquid bonds, while ensuring protection for those bonds.

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People Moves Monday: Peel Hunt, Redburn Atlantic, RBC Capital Markets, Citi, and more…

The TRADE

Prior to Panmure Gordon, McCormack has also previously served at RBS, ABN AMRO, Shore Capital, HSBC Securities and GNI. RBC Capital Markets RBC Capital Markets has appointed Ralph Boumalham as director and head of European leveraged loan trading, according to a memo seen by The TRADE.

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AFME calls out EU’s proposed capital markets integration plan citing equity market structure oversight

The TRADE

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has shared its response to the European Commission’s ‘targeted consultation on integration of EU capital markets in Europe’ – which closed today – highlighting several points of concern.

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MergersCorp Launches Specialized Advisory Service for FINMA-Regulated Divestitures in Switzerland

MergersCorp M&A International

MergersCorp, a distinguished global advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking and cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), today announced the launch of its highly specialized advisory service dedicated to the divestiture of businesses regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

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Over the last two years 87% of companies have increased investment in the cloud, finds report

The TRADE

As capital markets have continued to evolve at a rapid pace – with increased regulatory scrutiny showing no sign of let up – 87% of companies have increased their investment in the cloud over the last two years, according to a recent report by the London Stock Exchange Group.

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People Moves Monday: Susquehanna, SEC and Duco

The TRADE

In his new role, Coupe will be responsible for working with market participants to help them “capture unique opportunities” on securities trading platforms. Coupe has also worked in various roles across NICE Actimize, Redkite Financial Markets, FTEN, Turquoise and Ullink.