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EGX Signs An MOU With Sohag University For Students’ Financial Literacy

Date 17/01/2022

Dr. Mohammed Farid, Executive Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Mustafa Abdel Khaleq, President of Sohag University, during the workshop “EGX for Development” in Sohag.  This comes as a continuation of EGX’s efforts to raise the levels of awareness and knowledge of the Egyptian general public of the economic developments, and to introduce basics of investment to university students.
The MoU states that EGX provides lectures to students on the basics of investment, and organize seminars for students to raise awareness of the advantages of listing on EGX, with the formation of a committee of the University and EGX to develop the necessary mechanisms, controls and executive procedures to achieve the objectives of the protocol.

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjuction With Federal Territory Day And Chinese New Year Holidays

Date 17/01/2022

In conjunction with the Federal Territory Day and Chinese New Year holidays, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) will operate as follows:-

HKEX: Adjustment Of CITIC Securities Structured Products, Futures And Options

Date 17/01/2022

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to CITIC Securities Company Limited (CITIC Securities) structured products, futures and options to account for CITIC Securities’ right issuance.

Results Of "Availability Of English Disclosure Information By Listed Companies" Survey For FY2021

Date 17/01/2022

Since 2019, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has been conducting surveys on the availability of English disclosure information by listed companies and providing a list of the results through its website to a wide range of people including overseas investors. By doing this, TSE aims to understand the situation with regards to listed company English disclosure and promote it further, thereby enhancing convenience for overseas investors and allowing them to make appropriate investment decisions based on information disclosed by listed companies.

Ravi Menon, Managing Director Of The Monetary Authority Of Singapore, Appointed Chair Of The Network For Greening The Financial System

Date 17/01/2022

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) today announced  the appointment of Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), as their new Chair for a two-year term.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Changes For The Securities RU000A0JX0Z8 And RU000A1031Z2

Date 17/01/2022

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security RU000A0JX0Z8
Risk parameters change for the security RU000A1031Z2

ETFGI Reports The ETFs Industry In Europe Ended 2021 With Record Net Inflows Of US$194 Billion And Record Assets Of US$1.60 Trillion

Date 17/01/2022

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs and ETPs ecosystem, reported today that the ETFs industry in Europe ended 2021 with record net inflows of US$194 billion and record assets of US$1.60 trillion. During December the industry gathered net inflows of US$11.71 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$193.64 billion. Assets invested in the European ETFs/ETPs industry increased by 3.2% in December and 24.7% during 2021, according to ETFGI's December 2021 European ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

Statement From Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive Of The UK Financial Conduct Authority, On Lord Myners

Date 17/01/2022

Following news of the death of Lord Myners, Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the FCA, issued the following statement on the organisation’s behalf:

'I am saddened to hear about the death of Lord Myners. I had the privilege to work closely with Paul during the financial crisis and saw at first hand his ability to quickly grasp the enormity of the situation and navigate the whole system towards decisive solutions. He always expressed his views frankly and in my most recent discussions with him he continued to be motivated by the need to ensure the integrity of the financial system. I always appreciated his support and I offer my sincere condolences to his family.'

Panteras Capital PLC: BaFin Prohibits Panteras Capital PLC From Offering The Shares Of Panteras Capital PLC To The Public

Date 17/01/2022

On 17 January 2022, BaFin prohibited Panteras Capital PLC, which states that its registered office is in Great Britain, from offering the shares of Panteras Capital PLC to the public. BaFin imposed the prohibition because the company had infringed Article 3(1) of the EU Prospectus Regulation. For this reason, Panteras Capital PLC may not offer the securities the shares of Panteras Capital PLC to the public in Germany.

Saxo Introduces Fractional Amounts And Extended Hours For Index CFDs

Date 17/01/2022

Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, today announces the introduction of fractional amounts and extended hours for Index CFDs.