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The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority (CMA) Licenses Raed Advanced Investments Company

Date 20/03/2019

The CMA Board of Commissioners issued today its resolution to authorize Raed Advanced Investments Company to conduct Managing Private Non-Real-Estate Investment Funds activity in the securities business.

A Start-Up Within The Government: Introducing The SEC’s Office Of The Advocate For Small Business Capital Formation, Martha Miller, SEC Advocate For Small Business Capital Formation, Remarks At 1 Million Cups Of Coffee, PlexPod In Kansas City, Missouri, March 20, 2019

Date 20/03/2019

Thank you, Melissa [Miller] for that kind introduction.  I am delighted to be meeting with you today.  I plan to speak for 15 minutes about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) newest office, after which we will begin a town hall discussion to learn from you and your experiences with capital formation.  Before beginning, I want to note that the remarks I share today represent my own views and not necessarily those of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff.

Solactive Partners With CoinMarketCap To Create Cryptocurrency Benchmark Indices

Date 20/03/2019

Solactive is pleased to announce that internationally renowned cryptocurrency information and data providerCoinMarketCap (CMC) joined forces with the German index provider to create new Cryptocurrency Benchmark Indices, labeled: CMC Crypto 200 Index – powered by Solactive. Initially, two indices are at the starting line covering 200 crypto currencies, with one index including the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and one subversion excluding the most prominent cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC).

Borsa İstanbul A.Ş. Ordinary General Assembly Meeting Will Be Held On 12 April 2019

Date 20/03/2019

Per the Board Resolution dated 14.03.2019, General Assembly Meeting will be held on 12.04.2019 at 15.00 at “Borsa İstanbul A.Ş. Reşitpaşa Mah. Borsa İstanbul Cad. No: 4 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul”. Details are available at http://www.borsaistanbul.com/en/investor-relations/general-assembly-meetings.

Cboe’s Bob Books Elected Chair Of The SIPs

Date 20/03/2019

The Operating Committees of the Securities Information Processors (SIPs) today announced that Bob Books has been elected to serve as chair.

CFTC Commissioner Behnam To Participate in a Chat at the AIMA Global Policy & Regulatory Forum 2019

Date 20/03/2019

PRA And FCA Agree Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) With EBA

Date 20/03/2019

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and European Banking Authority (EBA) are announcing today that they have agreed a template Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The template sets out the expectations for supervisory cooperation and information-sharing arrangements between UK and EU/EEA national authorities.

Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA – Annual Report And Annual Accounts For 2018

Date 20/03/2019

The Board of Directors of Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA has today approved the annual report and annual accounts for 2018.

TMX Group CEO Lou Eccleston To Present At The 17th Annual National Bank Financial Services Conference

Date 20/03/2019

TMX Group CEO Lou Eccleston will present at the 17th annual National Bank Financial Services Conference in Montreal on March 27, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Takes A Step Further In Its Commitment To Sustainable Investment And Launches Ambitious, Firm-Wide Sustainability Strategy

Date 20/03/2019

• Firm-wide strategy to enhance and accelerate commitment to sustainable investment
• Clear definition and application across AUM.  Four core components: ESG integration; stewardship; exclusions; and a forward-looking perspective
• Firm-wide targets for measuring and progressively aligning investments with a sustainable future. KPIs relating to: energy transition, environment sustainability, equality and inclusive growth
• 25 person strong Sustainability Centre, with 14 people hired since mid-2018, with an average experience of over 10 years in sustainability