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SGX’s Asian FX Futures Volume Rises As Global Participants Prepare For Regulatory Changes

Date 05/02/2020

• Strong growth in trading volumes in US and European trading hours
• Provides OTC clients with centralised clearing via its FlexC FX futures as well as an enhanced BidFX OTC platform

Japan Financial Services Agency: Game Companies Are Required To Notify The Japanese Authority (Local Finance Bureau) In Accordance With The Payment Services Act.(Available In Japanese, English And Chinese)

Date 05/02/2020

When delivering a game that will be billed in Japan, game companies are required to notify the Japanese authority (Local Finance Bureau) in accordance with the Payment Services Act.

Arrangements Relating To Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission’s Public Services

Date 05/02/2020

The SFC has reconfigured its staffing arrangements to limit coronavirus infection risks, as have many other organisations.  These arrangements will, for the time being, involve some staff working from home or remotely. 

Securities Commission Malaysia Releases AGM CG Checklist To Enhance Shareholder Activism

Date 05/02/2020

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today released the Annual General Meeting Corporate Governance Checklist for Shareholders (AGM CG Checklist) to promote meaningful dialogue between shareholders and board of directors at annual general meetings (AGM). The AGM CG Checklist was developed in collaboration with the Institutional Investors Council Malaysia and the Minority Shareholders Watch Group.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange: Notice On Supporting Listed Companies And Other Market Entities To Combat Novel Coronavirus-Caused Pneumonia

Date 05/02/2020

At present, the prevention and control of novel coronavirus-caused pneumonia (NCCP) is in a crucial stage and weighs heavily on the heart of everyone in China. Since its outbreak, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has resolutely implemented the guiding principles of important instructions made by General Secretary Xi Jinping, decisions and plans made by the Central Committee of CPC and State Council, as well as work arrangements made by China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), enhanced the overall situation awareness and given top priority to the prevention and control of NCCP. Meanwhile, SZSE has quickly taken actions together with other parties, brought its role into full play as a market organizer, regulator and service provider, gained deep understanding of and taken various measures to solve difficulties in market entities affected by the epidemic, with a view to bolstering the prevention and control of NCCP through concrete action.

Taiwan Futures Exchange February Newsletter

Date 05/02/2020

Click here to download the TAIFEX February Newsletter.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Supports Hubei In Fighting The Outbreak Of Epidemic By Contributing CNY30 Million And Exempting Listed Companies In Hubei From Relevant Fees

Date 05/02/2020

The epidemic prevention and control of the pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a white war. Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the whole nation, which unites as strong as a fortress, will definitely win the war. SZSE has been keeping a close eye on the prevention and control of the epidemic in Hubei and is deeply moved by the medical workers, citizens and support teams. Here we’d like to pay our respects to all warriors on the front line of the fight against the epidemic!

ASIC: AMP To Pay $5.175 Million Penalty For Failing To Prevent Insurance Churn By Its Financial Planners

Date 05/02/2020

The Federal Court has today ordered AMP to pay a $5.175 million penalty after the court found AMP failed to take reasonable steps to ensure its financial planners complied with the best interests duty and related obligations under the Corporations Act.

Overview Of Equity Incentive Plans And Employee Stock Ownership Plans Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-Listed Companies In 2019

Date 05/02/2020

Equity incentive plans and employee stock ownership plans are important benefit sharing mechanisms of listed companies and significant institutional arrangements to give play to the function of the capital market to serve the real economy. In 2019, SZSE-listed companies launched a total of 218 equity incentive plans, which involve 3,715,700,500 shares, accounting for 2.29% of the total share capital in average; they launched 88 employee stock ownership plans, which involve CNY15.287 billion and 2,057,391,100 shares, accounting for 1.03% of the total share capital in average.

Intercontinental Exchange Statement On News Reports Suggesting Possible Transaction With eBay

Date 05/02/2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, is sharing the following statement in response to news reports published today:

ICE approached eBay to explore a range of potential opportunities that might create value for the shareholders of both companies. eBay has not engaged in a meaningful way. We are not in negotiations regarding the sale of all or part of eBay.