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Financial Hub Cities In The Post-COVID Era Remarks By Himino Ryozo, The Commissioner Of The Japan Financial Services Agency, At The Online Panel Discussion Titled, “The Future Of Financial Hub Cities In Asia,” And Hosted By The Economist Corporate Network On Monday 27 July 2020

Date 25/08/2020

I agree with Eddie [Yue, the HKMA Chief Executive] that financial hub cities will continue to play key roles in the global economy in the post-COVID era. Financial hub cities provide opportunities for face-to-face interactions, an atmosphere of innovation, a culture of professionalism, and solid regulatory and transactional infrastructures. These elements grow together, reinforcing each other, and such accumulation will continue to be a valuable asset for the global economy.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Hong Kong’s Asset And Wealth Management Business Reports Strong Growth In 2019

Date 25/08/2020

The Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) latest Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey found that the assets under management (AUM) of the asset and wealth management business (Note 1) in Hong Kong increased by 20% year-on-year to $28,769 billion (US$3,694 billion) (Note 2) as at 31 December 2019.

HKEX Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 25/08/2020

The HKEX Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report was published today.

The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority Announces The Approval Of Amendments To The Securities Business Regulations, Authorised Persons Regulations And Glossary Of Defined Terms Used In The Regulations And Rules Of The Capital Market Authority

Date 25/08/2020

As part of the Capital Market Authority's ("CMA") strategic objectives to develop the capital market, and in line with the Saudi Vision 2030, and based on the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/30) Dated 2/6/1424 H, the CMA Board issued its Resolution approving the amendments to the Securities Business Regulations, Authorised Persons Regulations and Glossary of Defined Terms Used in the Regulations and Rules of the Capital Market Authority, in addition to amending the name of “Authorised Persons Regulations" to be “Capital Market Institutions Regulations".

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, August 24, 2020 - Issue 26, Special Edition For New Listings Under The ChiNext Reform

Date 25/08/2020

On August 24, First batch of 18 enterprises listed on the SZSE ChiNext Market under the registration-based IPO system. Vice Premier of the State Council Liu He delivered a written speech in the listing ceremony. Li Xi, Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, and Yi Huiman, Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, attended the listing ceremony and delivered speeches.

ASX Group Dealing Rules

Date 25/08/2020

In accordance with Listing Rule 12.10, attached is a copy of the revised ASX Group Dealing Rules which were approved by the ASX Limited Board on 19 August 2020.

Horizon Software Shortlisted “Multi- Asset Trading System” At FOW Asia Capital Markets Awards 2020

Date 25/08/2020

Horizon Software (Horizon), provider of electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology for capital markets players all over the world, today announced that it has been shortlisted by the FOW and Global Investor Asia Capital Market Awards in the ‘Multi-Asset Trading System of the Year’ category.

Moneyhub Extends Open Finance Coverage In Ireland

Date 25/08/2020

• Moneyhub connects with additional Irish banks as part of its continuing expansion plans
• Moneyhub’s unique data, intelligence, and payments APIs unlock growth and innovation opportunities for Irish and other European businesses alike
• The move sets pace for the industry to broaden the scope of Open Banking 

Brits Across Europe “Financially Fearful” Of No-Deal Brexit: James Green, deVere Group Divisional Manager, Europe

Date 25/08/2020

The majority of the estimated 1.8 million Britons living in the European Union are “increasingly financially fearful – and rightly so” over the rising risk of no-deal Brexit, warns the world’s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organisation.
 

Mauritius Commercial Bank Launches Backbase-Built SME Banking Platform And Mobile App - Using The Backbase Platform, Mauritius Commercial Bank Was Able To Completely Remodel Its SME User Journeys And Has Put A Foundation In Place To Advance Digital Innovation Across All Lines Of Business.

Date 25/08/2020

Backbase today announces that Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has gone live with a brand new mobile app for SMEs built from the ground up on the Backbase Digital-first Banking Platform. This milestone marks the completion of the first phase of MCB and Backbase collaboration. Together with Backbase, the bank is accelerating the path towards digital transformation in order to enhance the customer experience by providing its clients with tailored services that they can access with ease, wherever they are.