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To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Recent UK and EU regulatory developments of interest to financial institutions and markets, including updates on UK MiFIR, EU MAR, SSR, EMIR, MiFIR and MiFID. Also check our supplementary Financial institutions general regulatory news of broader application in the Related Materials links. Contents UK EMIR: FCA update on reporting LIBOR transition modifications UK MiFIR: FCA statement on supervision of commodity position limits UK MiFI...

*Calls for Digital Connectivity to Close Education Divide The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through the Digital Access Programme earlier in 2021 provided a grant to a non-governmental organisation, Aid for Rural Education Access initiative (AREAi), towards promoting community-based initiatives to enable students from low-income families access remote learning materials, digital education resources options and digital opportunities. FCDO explained that the core of the coll...

Article content Brockville councillors this week approved the Aquatarium’s plan to run a small rubber-tired tourist train as a revenue generator, but officials at the facility still have some Ts to cross before the vehicle can start moving. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Aquatarium tourist train a step closer to running Back to video Specifically, they have to determine whether the train requires a go-ahead from the Technical Standards and Safe...

Engineers Australia Engineers who are high achievers in Australia’s rail sector have been recognised in the 2021 Railway Technical Society of Australia (RTSA) Awards. The RTSA awards have been presented at the Conference on Rail Excellence in Perth. Engineers Australia Chief Executive Officer, Dr Bronwyn Evans AM said: “On behalf of the engineering profession, warm congratulations to all award-winners. “Among many other things, the work that the winners have done has helped to increase ef...

It’s not known this week whether the new water slide at Lake Lisgar Water Park will be ready when Tillsonburg’s outdoor pool opens on Father’s Day weekend in…

DRY FORK and DANVILLE, Va. — Tunstall High FFA chapter members of Dry Fork were recognized for participation in the Danville Community College (DCC) Barkhouser Free Enterprise Small Business Idea

Surveys and Reports Regulatory Developments United Kingdom: Financial Services Act 2021 becomes law On 29 April 2021, the Financial Services Bill 2019-21 received Royal Assent. In a press release, HM Treasury described the Financial Services Act 2021 (the Act) as a ‘major milestone in shaping a regulatory framework for UK financial services outside of the EU.’ The Act makes significant amendments to key legislation, including the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and onshored E...

Ecuador makes quick shift to diversify its shrimp export strategy By Share Last year, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook for Ecuador’s USD 3.6 billion (EUR 3 billion) shrimp export market was bleak. Besides dealing with a severe health crisis at home, China – a market to which about three-quarters of Ecuador’s shrimp was being sent – began restricting imports from the South American country over fears that the novel coronavirus could be transmitted on frozen seafood...

SGS AG: China Releases Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation SAFEGUARDS | Cosmetics, Personal Care & HouseholdNO. 062/21 Chinas National Medical Products Administration, NMPA, issued Notice No. 50, a Standard of Cosmetic Claim Evaluation, providing instructions on accepted scientific ways of claim substantiation. Cosmetic products with efficacy claims shall be supported by an efficacy evaluation. A summary of efficacy evaluation results shall be made available to the public via an on...

PLASA hosts second successful online programme Monday, 17 May 2021 The four-day programme featured expert panels, technical sessions, and presentations on creative projects and products UK - PLASA ran a second online programme from 10-13 May, covering the most vital topics and trends for those who work across live events and entertainment sectors. Following the successful debut PLASA Online in October 2020, PLASA Online 2021 attracted thousands of industry professionals who signed up to wat...