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UAE Securities and Commodities Authority Announces Ramadan Trading Session Schedule For Financial Markets

Date 08/03/2024

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) said that during the holy month of Ramadan, trading hours on domestic securities exchanges would remain unchanged, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Notice On Amending Detailed Delivery Rules Of China Financial Futures Exchange For China Government Bond Futures Contract

Date 08/03/2024

China Financial Futures Exchange (the “Exchange”) hereby releases the Detailed Delivery Rules of China Financial Futures Exchange for China Government Bond Futures Contract (Revised), which has been reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and will take effect on February 26,2024.

APAC Aligns With Global Trend As VC Deal Volume Declines Across All Funding Rounds In 2023, Finds GlobalData

Date 08/03/2024

In line with the global trends, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region saw a notable decline in the number of venture capital (VC) deals with disclosed funding rounds announced in 2023 compared to the previous year. VC deal volume decreased across all funding rounds, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

CFFEX: Notice On Issues Related To The Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 08/03/2024

Pursuant to the Trading Rules of China Financial Futures Exchange and relevant detailed implementation rules, the last trading day of a CSI 300 Index futures, SSE 50 Index futures, CSI 500 Index futures, CSI 300 Index options, CSI 1000 Index futures, CSI 1000 Index options, and SSE 50 Index options contract is the third Friday of the expiry month. Where the last trading day is a public holiday or trading of that contract is suspended on that day for extraordinary situations or other reasons, the last trading day shall be postponed to the following trading day. Accordingly, the last trading day of IF2403, IH2403, IC2403, IO2403(CSI 300 Index options contracts expiring in March 2024), IM2403,MO2403(CSI 1000 Index options contracts expiring in March 2024),and HO2403(SSE 50 Index options contracts expiring in March 2024) is March 15, 2024.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New China Government Bond Futures Contracts

Date 08/03/2024

• The TF2412 5-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 11, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 102.95.
• The T2412 10-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 11, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 104.05.
• The TS2412 2-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 11, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 101.492.
• The TL2412 30-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 11, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 106.7

CoinDesk Unveils Consensus Hong Kong 2025 - The World’s Longest Running, Most Influential Crypto & Web3 Event Moves To Hong Kong

Date 08/03/2024

CoinDesk, the most trusted media, events, indices, and data platform for the global crypto economy, announces a historic milestone as its flagship event, Consensus, expands to Hong Kong. Consensus serves as a platform for the most critical conversations among industry leaders around the globe on digital assets, blockchain, and Web3. Set to occur from February 19 to February 20, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, this marks the first time Consensus will be held outside of the US in five years. Since its inception in 2015, Consensus has grown into the longest-running and most influential crypto & Web3 event globally, attracting over 15,000 attendees, 600 journalists, and 500 speakers at Consensus 2023. The event has been attended by notable figures, including Fortune 500 CEOs, lawmakers, and sports and entertainment stars from over 100 countries.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Awards Will Be Presented For Best Market Makers 2024

Date 08/03/2024

The Tokyo Stock Exchange, in an effort to improve liquidity in the ETF market, introduced a market making scheme in the ETF market and has been operating it while making improvements. Since 2021, the Best Market Makers Award has been given to market makers who have contributed to the improvement of market liquidity through continuous quoting, and the role of market makers in the market has been widely communicated. We are pleased to announce that this year's award winners have been selected.

Hong Kong Sees Surge In Investment Fund Net Inflows: Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Quarterly Report

Date 08/03/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today published its latest Quarterly Report to provide operational and financial highlights for the quarter ending 31 December 2023.

ASIC And APRA Issue Final Rules And Further Guidance For The Financial Accountability Regime

Date 08/03/2024

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have released final rules and further guidance to support the financial services industry in implementing the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).

SEC Charges Skechers With Making Undisclosed Payments To Executives’ Family Members - Company Also Charged With Failing To Disclose Outstanding Loans To Its Executives

Date 07/03/2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Skechers U.S.A. Inc., a footwear company based in California, agreed to settle charges for failing to disclose payments for the benefit of its executives and their immediate family members. Skechers agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty to settle the SEC’s charges.