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Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct US Natural Gas Infrastructure Active ETF, Which Is Benchmarked Against The Solactive US Natural Gas Infrastructure Index

Date 10/12/2024

Solactive is pleased to announce another collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management. The KoAct US Natural Gas Infrastructure Active ETF, linked to the Solactive US Natural Gas Infrastructure Index, is designed to provide investors with broad exposure to the US natural gas value chain, reflecting opportunities in energy transition and energy security.

talabat Debuts On Dubai Financial Market In Largest Global Tech IPO This Year

Date 10/12/2024

• talabat completes record-breaking public offering, marking the largest global technology IPO in 2024, the largest IPO in the GCC this year and the first ever technology sector IPO on DFM
• Public offering raised gross proceeds of c. AED 7.5 billion (c. USD 2.0 billion), with substantial demand from local, regional and international investors resulting in double-digit oversubscription
• Based on the Final Offer Price of AED 1.60 per share, the Company’s market capitalization at listing is c. AED 37.3 billion (c. USD 10.1 billion)
• Latest listing on DFM further cements Dubai’s appeal for high-growth tech and reflects its increasingly vibrant, supportive and attractive ecosystem

Euronext Announces Volumes For November 2024

Date 10/12/2024

Euronext, the leading European capital market infrastructure, today announced trading volumes for November 2024.

DGCX Monthly Bulletin - November 2024

Date 10/12/2024

In November 2024, 150,872 contracts were traded on DGCX with a value of USD 3,516.01 million and an average open interest of 13,537. 

EQ8 Unveils World’s First WAQF ETF To Drive Socio-Economic Impact Investing

Date 10/12/2024

Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd (“Eq8”), a member of Kenanga Investors Group (“Kenanga Investors”), has announced the listing of the world’s first Waqf-featured exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf ETF (“Waqf ETF” or “EQ8WAQF”), on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “Exchange”). The Waqf ETF aims to distribute income annually with half of the income distribution to be allocated as Waqf assets with the remaining half payable to unitholders. The launch is the result of a strategic collaboration between Eq8 and Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (“YWM”) which was announced in June this year with YWM as the appointed Waqf administrator of the Waqf assets generated by the Waqf ETF. 

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 10/12/2024

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from October 29, 2024:

Read more on the Moscow Exchange: https://www.moex.com/n75650

Overview Of The Japanese Regional Banks’ Financial Results For Six Months Ended September 30, 2024

Date 10/12/2024

The FSA has compiled the regional banks’ financial results for six months ended September 30, 2024, as attached below.

S&P Dow Jones Indices And JPX Market Innovation & Research Launch S&P/JPX Prime Market 250 Index

Date 10/12/2024

S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”), the world’s leading index provider, and JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. (“JPXI”) today announced the launch of the S&P/JPX Prime Market 250 Index. The index tracks and measures the performance of the largest and most liquid stocks traded on the Prime Market of Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (“TSE”). The index is designed to help facilitate transparent access to the ever-evolving Japanese equity market for offshore investors.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Accredited Body Report - CPA Australia

Date 10/12/2024

Under the Auditor Regulation Act 2011, the FMA is responsible for ensuring accredited bodies are effective in their role as frontline regulators of domestic licensed auditors and registered audit firms.  

ASIC Reissues Regulatory Guide 133 On Funds Management And Custodial Services

Date 10/12/2024

ASIC has reissued Regulatory Guide 133 Funds management and custodial services: Holding assets (RG 133) to provide the latest guidance to asset-holding Australian financial services (AFS) licensees.