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Thailand Focus 2019 Showcases New Government’s And Listed Firm’s Potential, Embracing Over 330 Investors

Date 28/08/2019

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) hosted "Thailand Focus 2019: Embracing Opportunities - The Next Chapter" in which Minister of Finance Uttama Savanayana delivered an opening and a special keynote speech to reaffirm confidence in the government's policy to move the Thai economy forwards. This marks the country’s first showcase to global investors after the election.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency: Publication Of Summary Points From JFSA Policy Assessment And Strategic Priorities 2019

Date 28/08/2019

The JFSA published its policy assessment and strategic priorities 2019 "JFSA’s Initiatives for User Oriented Financial Services in a New Era - Financial Services Policy: Assessments and Strategic Priorities 2019", which outlines the JFSA's policy progress and the challenges identified during the program year 2018 (July 2018 to June 2019) and indicates what goals the JFSA aims to attain, and how, during the program year 2019 (July 2019 to June 2020).

UK Financial Conduct Authority - Just One Day Left To Act: PPI Complaints Deadline Is Tomorrow

Date 28/08/2019

FSB: Industry Workshop On Continuity Of Access To FMIs For Firms In Resolution

Date 28/08/2019

This note provides an informal summary of a workshop on implementation of the FSB’s Guidance on Continuity of Access to Financial Market Infrastructures (“FMIs”) for a Firm in Resolution held in Basel in May 2019. The workshop provided an opportunity for industry participants to share views and experiences in implementing the Guidance and to discuss ways to support and enhance this work to facilitate continuity of access to FMIs for a firm in resolution. We thank all those who participated in the workshop.

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.