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UAE Securities And Commodities Authority: Financial Markets To Close For Eid Al-Fitr From Ramadan 29 To Shawwal 3

Date 04/04/2024

Responding to Circular No. 03 of 2024 issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources regrading Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)—following consultation with the financial markets and the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX)—announced that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market will close for Eid Al-Fitr from Monday, Ramadan 29 (April 8, 2024), through Shawwal 3, 1445 AH.

ALPEX Upgrades To Full Membership Of Europex

Date 04/04/2024

ALPEX, the Albanian Power Exchange (or Bursa Shqiptare e Energjisë Elektrike in Albanian), upgraded their Europex membership from associate to full as of today.

IOSCO Seeks Feedback On The Evolution Of Market Structures And Proposed Good Practices

Date 04/04/2024

The International Organization for Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published a Consultation Report on Evolution in the Operation, Governance and Business Models of Exchanges: Regulatory Implications and Good Practices.

Dubai Financial Market: Eid Al-Fitr Official Market Holiday

Date 04/04/2024

On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, it has been decided that the official holiday in the market will start from Monday 29th of Ramadan, dated 8th April 2024 till the 3rd of Shawwal 1445 AH.

Worldline And Tabesto Launch The First All-In-One Ordering And Payment Kiosk

Date 04/04/2024

Worldline, a global leader in payment services, and Tabesto, a major actor in order taking and payment solutions within the restaurant industry, are proud to announce the launch of the first all-in-one ordering and payment kiosk, using SoftPOS ‘Worldline Tap on Mobile’ technology. This collaboration combines Worldline’s extensive payment expertise with Tabesto’s proficiency in kiosk development to deliver a unique customer experience.

Solactive And CEPRES Partner To Launch Solactive CEPRES US Private Equity Replicator Index

Date 04/04/2024

Solactive, a global leading index provider, and CEPRES, a leading Private Equity data provider, have established a partnership for the first time to introduce the Solactive CEPRES US Private Equity Replicator Index. This novel index offers exposure to North American-focused buyout funds by mirroring their performances with publicly listed securities from the Solactive GBS United States 500 universe. It is aligned with the industry distribution of Net Asset Values (NAV) of Private Equity (PE) investments at a deal/portfolio company level in the respective market.

The Derivatives Service Bureau Calls For Industry Input On OTC Derivative Identifier Services - Upcoming DSB Consultation Seeks Stakeholder Views On The Evolution Of OTC ISIN, UPI And CFI Services

Date 04/04/2024

The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), the golden source of reference data for Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives, has released the schedule for the 2024 industry consultation relating to the OTC International Securities Identification Number (ISIN), Unique Product Identifier (UPI) and Classification Financial Instrument (CFI) service provisions. 

Cboe Clear Europe Secures Support Of Additional Key Participants For Launch Of Securities Financing Transactions Clearing Service

Date 04/04/2024

• Bank of America and State Street to support launch of Cboe Clear Europe’s clearing service for securities financing transactions
• Brings total number of launch participants to nine, comprising a broad range of key market participants, including banks, clearing firms, asset managers and custodians
• Launch on track for Q3 2024, subject to regulatory approvals

Lending Standards Board Appoints Powerhouse Trio As Non-Executive Directors

Date 04/04/2024

• Broadcaster Iain Dale, economist Paul Johnson, and charity leader Caron Bradshaw OBE take on Non-Executive Director roles with the Lending Standards Board
• New NEDs replace Liz Barclay and Graham Peacop who have reached the end of their terms

NZX Shareholder Metrics - March 2024

Date 04/04/2024

Please see attached NZX Limited shareholder metrics for March 2024.