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DFM Honors Emirati Women’s Achievements In Capital Markets Sector - Total Value Of UAE Female Investors’ Ownership On DFM-Listed Companies Reached AED 8 Billion

Date 28/08/2019

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today organized a special ceremony to celebrate the UAE Women’s Day, the Initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), in order to recognize women’s significant achievements and contribution in the UAE’s progress.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency: Publication Of The “Report On The Development Of Regulations Regarding Payment And Settlement And Cross-Sectional Financial Services Intermediaries－Basic Concept” By The “Study Group On The Financial System” Under The Financial System Council

Date 28/08/2019

The “Study Group on the Financial System” under the Financial System Council (chairman: Shinsaku IWAHARA, Professor of Law, Waseda Law School) has compiled and published “Report on the development of regulations regarding payment and settlement and cross-sectional financial services intermediaries－basic concept”.

Bursa Malaysia And NCWO Launches Hari Wanita 2019 And Investment Seminar To Empower Women - Inaugural ‘Seminar: Wanita Dan Pelaburan’ Promotes Financial And Investment Literacy To Increase Women’s Potential For Stronger Financial Independence

Date 28/08/2019

In conjunction with Hari Wanita 2019, approximately 280 women attended the ‘Seminar: Wanita danPelaburan’ at Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) last Saturday, 24 August 2019, jointly organised for the first time by the Exchange and the National Council of Women’s Organisations Malaysia (“NCWO”).

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day

Date 28/08/2019

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) celebrated Emirati Woman's Day, to highlight and commend the efforts made by Emirati women working at ADX. The celebration also sought to emphasise the importance of women's participation all across the financial sector, which is rooted in the UAE’s wise leadership policies aimed at female empowerment for Emirati women. This furthering of the personal development of women will also in turn, provide sustainable development for the country.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: Former Promisia Chairman Admits Insider Trading Breaches

Date 28/08/2019

Eoin Malcolm Miller Johnson, a former director and chairman of NZX-listed Promisia Integrative Limited (PIL), has admitted to insider trading conduct and breaching a director’s disclosure obligations. He will pay $75,000, in lieu of a penalty, to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

Keynote Address - Financial Services Council Summit 2019 - A Keynote Address By ASIC Chair, James Shipton At The Financial Services Council Summit 'Shape Your Industry', Sydney, Wednesday 28 August 2019

Date 28/08/2019

Introduction

Good morning.

Today I will outline ASIC’s strategic priorities for the year ahead and then speak about some of our important work in the wealth management and insurance sectors.

Japan's Financial Services Agency - “FIN/SUM 2019”

Date 28/08/2019

The Financial Services Agency Japan (FSA) will organize “FIN/SUM 2019,” jointly with the Nikkei Inc. The aim of this event is to advocate to the global community the current developments and growth inherent to the Japan’s FinTech, and to create a global eco-system and new form of cooperation and collaboration among various FinTech stakeholders, in which Japan serves as a hub. The event will be held from September 3 to September 6, 2019, in Marunouchi, Tokyo.
 

ASIC’s Corporate Plan 2019-2023

Date 28/08/2019

ASIC’s Corporate Plan 2019-20 to 2022-23 sets out our change agenda and regulatory priorities. It explains how we will act strategically to address misconduct in the financial system and improve consumer outcomes.

FINRA EVP Of Office Of Fraud Detection And Market Intelligence Cameron Funkhouser Announces Retirement

Date 27/08/2019

FINRA today announced the retirement of Executive Vice President Cam Funkhouser after more than 35 years of service at the organization. Funkhouser has led FINRA’s Office of Fraud Detection and Market Intelligence (OFDMI) – including the Insider Trading and Fraud Surveillance units, FINRA's Complaint Center and FINRA's Whistleblower program – since its creation 10 years ago. He will remain in his position until the end of the year.

Joint Statement Of SEC Commissioners Robert J. Jackson, Jr. And Allison Herren Lee On Proposed Changes To Regulation S-K

Date 27/08/2019

We support sending out for public comment the recently proposed revisions to Regulation S-K, the central repository for non-financial statement disclosure. We’re especially grateful to our colleagues in the Division of Corporation Finance, Director Bill Hinman, Betsy Murphy, Felicia Kung, Lisa Kohl, Elliott Staffin, Sandra Hunter Berkheimer, and Shehzad Niazi for their careful and diligent work on this proposal.