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HKEXVoice On The Uniqueness Of MSCI China A 50 Connect Index

Date 28/10/2021

HKEX’s new MSCI China A 50 Connect (USD) Index Futures got off to a great start in its first two weeks of trading.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Third Quarter 2021

Date 28/10/2021

• 3Q21 net revenues of $1.8 billion, +28% y/y
• 3Q21 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.12, +58% y/y
• 3Q21 adj. diluted EPS of $1.30, +34% y/y
• 3Q21 operating income of $878 million, +40% y/y; adjusted operating income of $1.0 billion, +31% y/y
• 3Q21 operating margin of 49%; adj. operating margin of 58%
• Expect to resume share repurchases in the fourth quarter
• Bakkt completes merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings
• Reached an agreement to sell 9.85% stake in Euroclear for €709 million

New International Shares To Be Added To MOEX Market Making Programs

Date 28/10/2021

From 1 November 2021, 80 new international shares will be added to the MOEX Global and MOEX Global USD market making programs intended for securities of international issuers.

Eventus Wins Best Trade Surveillance Solution At RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2021 - Third Recognition In Past Five Months For Validus Platform In Asia-Pacific Region

Date 28/10/2021

Eventus Systems, Inc.<http://www.eventussystems.com>, a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, announced that the firm has just won the award for Best Trade Surveillance Solution in the RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2021. The honor marks the firm’s third recognition in the past five months highlighting the strength of its Validus<https://www.eventussystems.com/validus-overview/> platform in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Intercity Football Club To Start Trading On BME Growth Tomorrow, 29 October

Date 28/10/2021

• It is the first Spanish football team to list on a stock exchange
• The company, which is the third to join BME Growth from the Pre-Market Environment, is the thirteenth company to list on this market so far this year.

ESMA Addresses Investment Recommendations Made On Social Media Platforms

Date 28/10/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, issued today a Public Statement on investment recommendations made on social media. ESMA makes clear what investment recommendations are, how to post them on social media platforms and what the consequences of possible breaches of the EU Market Abuse Regulation can be.

Saudi Exchange Issues ESG Disclosure Guidelines For Listed Companies

Date 28/10/2021

Today, The Saudi Exchange announced that it has issued Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure guidelines to promote sustainable growth in the Kingdom. The guidelines demonstrate Saudi Exchange’s continued commitment to support more than 200 listed companies and also prospective companies looking to list. The launch of the disclosure guidelines highlights the Exchange’s efforts to raise awareness on the importance of ESG within the Saudi capital market.

Court Of Appeal Ruled In Favour Of The Securities Commission Malaysia In Judicial Review Application

Date 28/10/2021

The Court of Appeal today ruled in favour of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and dismissed Andrew Heng’s appeal against the High Court’s decision dismissing his Judicial Review application. The Court of Appeal also awarded cost in the sum of RM15,000 to the SC.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security F-RM

Date 28/10/2021

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Risk parameters change for the security F-RM
Risk parameters change for the security F-RM

British Cyber Security Startup Risk Ledger Secures £2.1m Funding As Supply Chains Hit The Headlines

Date 28/10/2021

• Investment: £2.1m seed funding round led by Finnish VC Lifeline Ventures 
• Growth: Risk Ledger hits 300% year on year revenue growth as it secures contracts with NHS Test & Trace, wealth managers Quilter and others
• Opportunity: The global cybersecurity market is forecast to exceed $330 Bn by 2027, and Risk Ledger’s platform provides value for security teams within every B2B company globally.