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New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Warning: MBI International/MFC Club

Date 11/07/2019

The FMA has issued a further warning to investors about a Malaysian-based loyalty scheme, MBI International, also trading as MFC Club (MFC Club).

Shanghai Stock Exchange Rounds Off First Training Session On Qualification Of Secretary To Directorate For SSE Star Market

Date 11/07/2019

In order to further implement the work arrangements for the smooth launch of the SSE Star Market, and raise the awareness of post-listing information disclosure and regulated operation among the companies on the SSE Star Market, from July 1 to 5, 2019, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) held the first training session on qualification of secretary to directorate for the SSE Star Market. Attending the training were 209 trainees from 114 companies whose applications for listing on the SSE Star Market had been accepted, and the relevant representatives of the listing department and agencies of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) also participated in the whole process and gave lectures to the trainees.

PNGX Consults On New PNG Debt Market

Date 11/07/2019

PNGX, Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange, has released draft rules for a proposed new PNG debt market. PNGX invites comment on the proposed rules.

U.S. Chamber Statement On France’s Digital Services Tax

Date 11/07/2019

John Murphy, Senior Vice President for International Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today in response to France's proposed digital services tax.

UK In The Brexit Dumpster - Sterling Near Historic Lows, Weak Consumer Spending And FTSE 100 Performance Depressed By Brexit, Comment By Clem Chambers, Bank Of England Decision Maker Panel Member, And

Date 11/07/2019

Bank of England research polling the UK’s top business people says Brexit is disastrous for business and confidence.

S&P Global Platts And Intercontinental Exchange Extend Partnership In LNG - eWindow For LNG Enhances Efficiency And Transparency Of Platts LNG Assessments Using ICE Technology

Date 11/07/2019

S&P Global Platts, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, extend their technology partnership to bring the Platts Editorial Window (eWindow)® communication tool to the LNG trading community. The partnership delivers a best-in-class solution for the fast growing LNG market that leverages the two firms’ market leading capabilities across commodity pricing and technology.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 10/07/2019

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of June 28, 2019.

Artemis.bm: ILS Has Beneficial Impact On Society & Quality Of Life: John Seo, Fermat Capital Management

Date 10/07/2019

Artemis, a news, analysis and data media service, released an on-line article 10 July 2019, titled “ILS has beneficial impact on society & quality of life: John Seo, Fermat Capital Management” and authored by Luke Gallin. The full release from Artemis stated:

Underpinned by innovative catastrophe bond transactions and increased awareness and understanding of sustainable and ethical investing, the insurance-linked securities (ILS) space is more than just a portfolio-enhancing asset class.

Nasdaq Announces End-Of-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date June 28, 2019

Date 10/07/2019

At the end of the settlement date of June 28, 2019, short interest in 2,380 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 8,104,486,017 shares compared with 8,008,076,464 shares in 2,373 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of June 14, 2019. The end-of-June short interest represents 4.35 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 4.17 days for the prior reporting period.

CFTC Videocast Features Chairman Giancarlo Discussing Impact Of Manufactured Credit Events In The Credit Derivatives Markets

Date 10/07/2019

Today’s episode of CFTC Talks videocast (available now) addresses the concerns raised by three senior regulators earlier this summer regarding “opportunistic strategies,” or more commonly known as “manufactured credit events” in the credit derivatives markets.