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CESC Index Report For December 2018

Date 18/01/2019

Highlights

• Cross-border China concept stocks blue chip index (CES120) was down 16.8 per cent in 2018, but still fared better than the performance of the A-share large cap index 
• Semiconductor industry was hit by the Sino-US trade dispute. CES China Semiconductor Index (CESCSC) plunged over 40 per cent during the year 
• Defensive stocks demonstrated resilience with CES SCHK High Yield Low Volatility Index (CESYLV) registering a single-digit fall only during the entire year, significantly outperforming major large-cap Hong Kong indices 
• The US Fed rate hikes hit global stock, bond, commodities and FX markets 
• WVR companies were proposed for inclusion in Stock Connect’s Southbound Trading in mid-2019 
• CSRC and SFC entered into agreement to enhance exchange of information under Stock Connect 
• CESC Launched CES SCA Industry Top Index, CES SCHK Moat Index and CES SCHK Value Index

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Consultation Conclusions On Proposed Changes To Review Structure For Listing Committee Decisions

Date 18/01/2019

• Exchange has decided to change the structure for reviews of Listing Committee decisions
• Amended Listing Rules will take effect around mid-2019

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Securities Lending Committee Meeting - September 2018

Date 18/01/2019

The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.

SETL Announces Christian Noyer To Join Its Board Of Directors

Date 18/01/2019

SETL announces that Christian Noyer, former Governor of the Banque De France has joined the board of directors of SETL Development Ltd.

Bursa Malaysia: Second Edition Of The “Going Public-Unlocking The Potential Of SMEs” Seminar Opens Doors To The SME Sector In Penang

Date 18/01/2019

Replicating the success of the inaugural event held at Bursa Malaysia’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur last year, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) today expanded the Seminar Pasaran Saham 2019 series to Penang, hosting over 200 participants including stakeholders involved in the manufacturing and the electrical & electronic industry.

B3: Ibovespa Breaks New Record And Reaches 95.351 Points

Date 17/01/2019

B3’s main stock market performance index – Ibovespa – hit a record high today ending the day at 95,351 points, up 1,01%  from last trading session. The previous Ibovespa record of 95,474 points was recorded on January 10th, 2019.

Abacus Group Launches AbacusID™, Offering Single Sign-On To Third-Party Applications - New ID-As-A-Service Feature Streamlines User Access Management And Fulfills Data Loss Prevention Standards For Alternative Investment Firms

Date 17/01/2019

Abacus Group, a leading provider of hosted IT solutions for alternative investment firms, today announced the launch of AbacusID™, a new Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) feature that provides clients with single sign-on to third-party applications. The secure and flexible identity management solution simplifies and improves control over employees’ access to a variety of web-based applications, ranging from administrative tools such as payroll and accounting systems, to business functions such as trading and research platforms.

Bank Of England: Seven Awkward Questions - Speech By Sam Woods, Deputy Governor, Prudential Regulation And Chief Executive Officer, UK Prudential Regulation Authority Given At A Roundtable To Mark The Fifth Anniversary Of The PRA's Secondary Competition Objective

Date 17/01/2019

Sam Wood spoke at a panel to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) Secondary Competition Objective (SCO). This objective requires the PRA to act, where possible, to facilitate effective competition when it makes policies to advance its primary objectives of safety and soundness, and policyholder protection.

UBS Europe SE And BofA Securities Europe SA Approved As Remote Trading Members Of Athens Stock Exchange Cash Market

Date 17/01/2019

The Athens Stock Exchange, following today's session of its Listings and Market Operation Committee, announces that «UBS EUROPE SE» and «BofA Securities Europe SA», are approved as Remote Trading Members of the Athens Stock Exchange Cash Market.

BME: INMOBILIARIA PARK ROSE IBEROAMERICANA To Start Trading On MAB On January 21st - The Third Company To List On MAB In 2019

Date 17/01/2019

The Board of Directors of MAB, BME’s Growth Market, has approved the listing of INMOBILIARIA PARK ROSE IBEROAMERICANA SOCIMI, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company and after the favourable assessment report on its listing issued by MAB’s Coordination and Admission Committee. It is the third company to list on MAB in 2019.