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Grexel, part of EEX Group, has been appointed by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) as the operator and issuing body of the first European Guarantees of Origin (GO) market for green hydrogen, in the frame of the third phase of the CertifHy project.
The CertifHy project was initiated upon the request of the European Commission back in 2014. Undertaken by a consortium led by HINICIO and financed by the FCH JU, the CertifHy scheme has been bringing together stakeholders to develop a common European-wide certification scheme for renewable and non-renewable Hydrogen. Grexel will be part of
MSCI ESG Research reports are now available to Buyside users by request on the Refinitiv Eikon and Workspace platforms – including mobile access.
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FalconX, an all-in-one platform for institutions trading cryptocurrency, has secured an investment from American Express Ventures.
Decentralised network ICON has announced an integration with ozys’ Orbit Bridge, allowing Ethereum-based digital assets to be transferred onto the ICON Network.
Orbit Bridge is a decentralised Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) platform. Its interoperability protocol will help ICON expand its DeFi capabilities by connecting it to other top blockchains and their applications.
This integration brings more value to the ICON Network, specifically its DeFi ecosystem, by bridging assets between different blockchains and bringing more economic activity to the ICON Network. Traders can now take advantage of arbitrage opportunities, and DeFi projects built on ICON can now enable borrowing and lending of
By George Teixeira, Tax Leader, Financial Services Practice, Anchin – As we publish our annual year-end tax planning alert, we are frequently reminded that 2020 is no ordinary year. What began as a normal filing season was extended to July 15, 2020, and came with other ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic – quarantine in place, working from home, CARES Act, social and economic turmoil as well as a still-unsettled election and political environment.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) made sweeping changes to income taxation, estate and gift taxation and international taxation. Since enactment, the Internal Revenue
The passage of the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Bill, 2020 (DARE) has put in place the legal framework for a vital, well-regulated and compliant industry in The Bahamas for those interested in entering the digital asset space.
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CME Group is to launch ether futures starting 8 February, 2021, pending regulatory review.
Elrond’s eGold (EGLD) cryptocurrency, will debut in the eToro ecosystem on Wednesday the 23 December, when it will become available on the eToroX cryptocurrency exchange.
eToro is a rapidly growing global USD2.5 billion unicorn that offers digital asset management services to 15 million users trading stocks, commodities, forex, and cryptocurrency markets. eToroX is eToro’s professional crypto exchange, conceived and produced for the corporate and institutional-grade crypto trading community. eToroX is a highly effective, trusted and secure crypto trading solution.
Elrond had earlier announced the launch of Maiar, its digital wallet and global payments app, scheduled for 31 January. With these
Interview with Simon Hopwood, Maples Group – The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a devastating impact on human life and health, and the global economy. As a consequence, the funds industry has faced unprecedented challenges, as it continues to navigate through unchartered waters.
Despite this, the Jersey funds industry has remained resilient with net assets under administration up 5.7 per cent(1) year on year standing at GBP361.7 billion(2) with alternative investment funds representing 87 per cent(3). Noticeably, private equity was up 19 per cent year on year(4) and managers using Jersey to market funds into the EU increased by 9 per cent
Ashley Le Feuvre (pictured), VG, considers the key trends currently driving growth and development within Jersey’s funds industry…
