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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Partners IMF, World Bank And Others To Launch Global Challenge For Retail CBDC Solutions

Date 28/06/2021

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the launch of a global challenge for retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions (Global CBDC Challenge). Launched in partnership with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Capital Development Fund, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, United Nations Development Programme, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Global CBDC Challenge seeks innovative retail CBDC solutions to enhance payment efficiencies and promote financial inclusion.

HKEX Trading In Securities And Derivatives Markets To Resume After Cancellation Of Black Rainstorm Warning

Date 28/06/2021

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) confirms that trading in its securities and derivatives markets, including Stock Connect trading, will resume at 1:30 pm today (Monday), following the cancellation of the Black Rainstorm Warning. 

SET, SLF, And KTAM Jointly Launch “AOM YOUNG” Project To Build A Savings And Investment Culture Among Student Loan Borrowers For Better Financial Futures

Date 28/06/2021

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has joined hands with the Student Loan Fund (SLF) and Krungthai Asset Management PCL (KTAM) to initiate “AOM YOUNG” project to encourage SLF borrowers to start saving and investing regularly in mutual funds. The project is open for participation on June 28, 2021.

HKEX Morning Trading Session Cancelled Due To Black Rainstorm Warning

Date 28/06/2021

Further to the announcement made at 8.45 am on Monday (28 June),  Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that the morning trading sessions of both the securities and derivatives markets (including Stock Connect trading) has been cancelled due to a Black Rainstorm Warning remaining in force.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Releases Guide For ‘finfluencers’

Date 28/06/2021

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - has released a guide to talking about money online following concerns some social media influencers and bloggers may be straying into regulated financial advice.

HKEX Securities And Derivatives Markets Delay Open Due To Black Rainstorm Warning

Date 28/06/2021

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that the morning trading sessions of both the securities and derivatives markets (including Stock Connect trading) have been delayed due to the issuance of a Black Rainstorm Warning.

SINOSURE Becomes First Chinese Insurer To Open Regional Office At DIFC

Date 27/06/2021

• A state-funded and policy-oriented insurance company, SINOSURE promotes China’s foreign economic, trade development and cooperation on a non-profit basis.
• In 2020, SINOSURE supported 147,000 Chinese customers, with the total insured amount of US$ 704 billion, contributed to 22.4% of China’s total export value.
• Through its office in DIFC, SINOSURE will further support China’s Belt & Road Initiative.

Nigerian Federal Government Commends NGX On Capital Market Development

Date 26/06/2021

The Federal Government has commended the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited for its efforts in ensuring that the Nigerian capital market (NCM) is deepened.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review 19 June 2021 To 23 June 2021

Date 26/06/2021

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Consumer Warning On Binance Markets Limited And The Binance Group

Date 26/06/2021

Binance Markets Limited is not permitted to undertake any regulated activity in the UK. This firm is part of a wider Group (Binance Group).