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Bursa Malaysia Derivatives’ First Night Trading Session Registered Strong Market Interest

Date 07/12/2021

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia Derivatives”) has successfully launched its first After-Hours (T+1) Night Trading Session (“After-Hours Trading”) last night, which saw strong participation from both local and foreign market participants. 

FCA Launches Consumer Duty Consultation - Comment From Mark Turner, Managing Director, Kroll

Date 07/12/2021

Today the Financial Conduct Authority introduced plans that will ensure a higher and more consistent standard of consumer protection for users of financial services and help to stop harm before it happens.

Statement From LCH On The LIBOR Swaps Conversion Event For CHF, EUR And JPY That Was Successfully Completed Over The Weekend

Date 07/12/2021

Susi de Verdelon, Head of SwapClear and Listed Rates, LCH Ltd said:

Amendment To FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI December 2021 Semi-Annual Review

Date 07/12/2021

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Semi-annual review announcement was released on Thursday, 2 December 2021, detailing the additions and deletions within the relevant indices.  

Chen Huaping Appointed As Secretary Of The CPC Shenzhen Stock Exchange Committee

Date 07/12/2021

In the afternoon of December 6, SZSE held an expanded meeting of the leading group. Appointed by the leadership of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, the comrade in chief of the relevant cadre bureau of the Organization Department announced the decision of the the CPC Central Committee: Chen Huaping would serve as the Secretary of the Party Committee of Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).

Amman Stock Exchange In Partnership With UNDP And UNGC In Jordan Held A Roundtable Discussion On The Importance Of Sustainability Reporting

Date 07/12/2021

Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Global Compact Network (UNGC) in Jordan held a CEO/Chairperson roundtable discussion on the role of business in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the importance of sustainability reporting.

UK Financial Conduct Authority To Introduce New Consumer Duty To Drive A Shift In Industry Mindset – Comment By Anne Fairweather, Head Of Government Affairs & Public Policy At Hargreaves Lansdown

Date 07/12/2021

• New plans from the FCA will ensure a higher standard of consumer protection for users of financial services.
• Today’s consultation takes on board feedback from and engagement with the industry and consumer groups following initial proposals published in May.
• It sets out more developed proposals for new rules which will require firms to focus on supporting and empowering their customers to make good financial decision and avoiding foreseeable harm at every stage of the customer relationship.
• Firms will have to review their products and services against this new standard and the consultation period gives providers the opportunity to engage with the FCA as the details are worked through.

Euronext Announces Volumes For November 2021

Date 07/12/2021

Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, today announced trading volumes for November 2021.

Launchpool Partners With Archax For Equity Raises - Expands Capital Raising Options For Clients With Access To FCA Regulated Platform

Date 07/12/2021

Launchpool, the token-based community crowdfunding platform, is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Archax, the first FCA regulated digital securities exchange, broker and custodian. This partnership will provide new services for all stakeholders, the Launchpool community and investment funds, as well as offering projects optionality when raising capital.

FTSE SET Index Series December 2021 Semi-Annual Review

Date 07/12/2021

FTSE Russell jointly with The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today announces the result of December 2021 semi-annual review for FTSE SET Index Series as follows: