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Asia-Pacific Deal Activity Rebounded During The Week Ended 17 May, Finds GlobalData

Date 20/05/2020

A total of 330 deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the week ended 17 May 2020, which is an increase of 20.4% over the 274 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Qatar Stock Exchange Distributes Food Parcels To The Workers And Less Fortunate Labor

Date 20/05/2020

In line with the social responsibility initiatives taken to support workers during the Covid-19 crisis, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), in cooperation with Qatar Charity, carried out several campaigns to distribute food parcels to the needy workers and support less privileged members within the community. 

Dubai Financial Market: Market Will Be Closed For Eid Al AlFitr 2020

Date 20/05/2020

In the occasion of Eid Al AlFitr 2020 – 1441 H , the market will be closed on the 29th of Ramadan and until the 3rd of Shawwal, and with that corresponding to the Gregorian date. Officially DFM will resume work on the 4th of Shawwal 1441 H.

UK Financial Services Professional Body Launches The Philippine E-Learning Training And Assessment In “Anti-Money Laundering And Counter-Terrorism Financing” Fully Accredited By The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council

Date 20/05/2020

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has announced a key project in the Philippines to support the country’s compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) requirements.

The World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To Europe’s MiFID II Consultation

Date 20/05/2020

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has responded to the European Commission consultation on the review of the MiFID II/MiFIR regulatory framework, representing the global industry’s position on proposals for a consolidated tape in Europe, the Share Trading Obligation’s impact on Third Countries and the regime governing Systematic Internalisers.

ESMA Calls For Transparency On COVID-19 Effects In Half-Yearly Financial Reports

Date 20/05/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU Securities Markets regulator, today publishes a Public Statement addressing the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the half-yearly financial reports of listed issuers.

Record High Monthly Physical Deliveries ex-Primorsk Under SPIMEX ULSD Futures Contract

Date 20/05/2020

May 2020 witnessed a substantial increase in volume traded in SPIMEX ULSD futures and volume to be physically delivered next month in settlement of the contract.

Consumer Lending In Malaysia To Slow Down Due To COVID-19 Pandemic, Says GlobalData

Date 20/05/2020

The Malaysian consumer lending market is expected to register slowdown in 2020 amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as per the latest revised post-COVID-19 data published by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, May 18, 2020 (Issue 13)

Date 20/05/2020

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) will simplify procedures for businesses to restart activities and digitalize the process required for business resumption, pledging to scrap outdated temporary restrictions and clear up illegal fees for business reopening. A State Council executive meeting last week called for further efforts to improve the business environment, including reviewing the negative list on market access and removing the hurdles facing private firms, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, to boost effective investment from the private sector.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: What Can Users Of Auditor Reports Expect From Auditor Reports In Response To The Impact Of COVID-19

Date 20/05/2020

Here XRB staff explain the communication tools auditors use in auditor reports and the likely impact of COVID-19 on auditor reporting, including:

• More modified auditor opinions;
• More disclosures in Auditor Reports; And
• The impact of going concern matters on the auditor’s thought process and auditor’s report

 Download Modifed Audit Reports Explained PDF.