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Kuwait Clearing Company adds Citi Bank And HSBC To The e-Dividends Service

Date 01/04/2021

Kuwait Clearing Company signed two new agreements with Citi Bank and HSBC to provide the e-dividends service to their clients. Thus, the two foreign custodians join the array of local banks that are able to provide the KCC e-dividend service. This is a significant milestone in the company’s  plan to digitize its operations. It also adds further value to foreign investors in the Kuwaiti Capital Market as it enables them to receive dividends in a more timely and efficient manner through their local custodians.  On this occasion, Mr. Khaldoun Altabtabaie, CEO, commented: “We are extremely proud to have signed these important agreements with Citi Bank and HSBC to enable us to deliver the dividends digitally to the two foreign custodian banks in Kuwait. This step ensures that we have now fully eliminated the use of checks in dividend distributions. We also would like to thank Citi bank and HSBC for their cooperation and eagerness to join the full array of banks providing this service which will ultimately enrich the investor’s overall experience in Kuwait’s capital market”.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc - Total Voting Rights

Date 01/04/2021

The following notification is made in accordance with Rule 5.6 of the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Securities SWN-RM And AMAT-RM

Date 01/04/2021

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Risk parameters change for the security SWN-RM
Risk parameters change for the security SWN-RM
Risk parameters change for the security SWN-RM
Risk parameters change for the security SWN-RM
Risk parameters change for the security AMAT-RM

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Arrest Warrant Issued For Alleged Social Media Ramp-And-Dump Manipulator

Date 01/04/2021

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today issued a warrant to arrest Ms Zeng Lingxi after she failed to appear in Court to answer two charges of obstructing the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) search operation in May 2020.

The World Federation Of Exchanges Publishes Research On Global Circuit Breaker Practices

Date 01/04/2021

The World Federation of Exchanges (“The WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, today published a research paper titled ‘Circuit breakers and other market safeguards,’ as part of the industry’s work on systemic resilience and the structures that support market integrity.

Tax Policies For Japan As An International Financial Center

Date 01/04/2021

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State Street And The International Forum Of Sovereign Wealth Funds Announce Research On Institutional Investor And Sovereign Wealth Fund Activity During The COVID-19 Pandemic - Research Reveals Sovereign Wealth Funds And Institutional Investors Are Moving Into Equities As Systemic Risk Recedes

Date 01/04/2021

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) and the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF), a global network of sovereign wealth funds from nearly 40 countries, today released new research on how sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors performed in their allocation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

SET Hosts 32nd ASEAN Exchanges CEOs Meeting To Step Up Efforts To Develop Regional Sustainable Capital Market

Date 01/04/2021

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) organized the 32nd ASEAN Exchanges CEOs virtual meeting on March 30, 2021. CEOs of seven ASEAN Exchanges from six countries namely Bursa Malaysia, Hanoi Stock Exchange, Hochiminh Stock Exchange, Indonesia Stock Exchange, Philippine Stock Exchange, SET and Singapore Exchange collaboratively discussed strengthening co-operation on cross-border products, working together to enhance sustainability in the capital markets, and continuing its joint marketing of ASEAN activities to uplift ASEAN Exchanges to catch global investors’ eyes.

NFT Investments PLC: Intention To Float oO AQSE Growth Market

Date 01/04/2021

NFT Investments, an investment company specializing in non-fungible tokens and established by the co-founders of $1bn market cap Argo Blockchain plc, is pleased to announce its intention to apply for admission of its Ordinary Shares to trading on the Access segment of Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market (AQSE) in London, UK.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On The Approval Of Membership Of Freepoint Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Date 01/04/2021

As per the application by the Freepoint Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., according to the Membership Management Rules of Shanghai Futures Exchange and through procedures as required, Shanghai Futures Exchange has approved the membership of Freepoint Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.