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DIFC Attracts World’s Top 200 FinTech CEOs And Innovators

Date 09/12/2018

• Hosted IFC's 6th Annual FinTech CEO Summit – first edition to be held outside Washington D.C.
• Cementing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s top 10 FinTech hubs andthe region’s most comprehensive FinTech market
• Over 80 FinTech-related companies benefit from the collaborative, enabling environment DIFC offers
• Growing network of global alliances and US $100 million fund in place to accelerate funding and growth of FinTech
• AED 10 million dedicated for the expansion of the FinTech Hive workspace

UK Parliament: Brexit Committee’s United Verdict On The Prime Minister's Deal: Uncertainty, Not Clarity

Date 09/12/2018

The Committee on Exiting the European Union publishes its report on the Government’s EU Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration. The Report – agreed unanimously – says that the Prime Minister’s deal fails to offer sufficient clarity or certainty for the future of the UK. 

Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong: Consensus Reached On Inclusion Of WVR Companies In Southbound Trading Of Stock Connect

Date 09/12/2018

To further enhance the mutual market access programme between Mainland China and Hong Kong and promote the coordinated development of the Mainland and Hong Kong capital markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong jointly announce that they have reached a consensus on the detailed arrangement for the inclusion of companies with weighted voting rights in Southbound Trading of Stock Connect.

Oslo Børs Millennium 9.3 - Welcome To Go-Live Weekend

Date 08/12/2018

Today, Saturday 8 December, Oslo Børs facilitates an optional connectivity test for members, ISVs and market data vendors in connection with the planned migration to Millennium release 9.3 in Oslo Børs' production environment. The formal decision on whether to upgrade the trading system this weekend will take place in the afternoon today.

FINRA Publishes 2018 Report On Examination Findings - Second Annual Report Is The Latest Compliance Resource For Firms Resulting From FINRA360

Date 07/12/2018

FINRA today published its 2018 Report on FINRA Examination Findings, its second annual report detailing observations from recent exams of firms. The report is the latest resource FINRA makes available to firms as a result of its ongoing organizational improvement initiative, FINRA360.

Statement On The Vital Role Of Audit Quality And Regulatory Access To Audit And Other Information Internationally—Discussion Of Current Information Access Challenges With Respect To U.S.-Listed Companies With Significant Operations In China, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, SEC Chief Accountant Wes Bricker, PCAOB Chairman William D. Duhnke III

Date 07/12/2018

Introduction

As we are nearing the end of the fiscal year for many reporting companies, it is important to remember that complete, accurate financial statements and credible audits are things we—investors, issuers, and regulators worldwide—all care about. 

CFTC Financial Data For Futures Commission Merchants Update

Date 07/12/2018

Futures commission merchants (FCMs) and retail foreign exchange dealers (RFEDs) must file monthly financial reports with the CFTC's Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) within 17 business days after the end of the month. Selected financial information from these reports is published below. The most recent month-end information generally is added within 12 business days after FCMs and RFEDs file their reports, but occasionally may be added later. For example:  The 17th business day filing “due date" for February 28, 2015 financial reports was March 25, 2015.  The 12 business day target for posting these data was April 10, 2015.

Nadex Amends Listing Hours For The 2018 Christmas Holiday

Date 07/12/2018

Nadex will observe the following modified holiday schedule for the 2018 Christmas Holiday:

Monday, December 24, 2018:  The Exchange will open at its regular time for trade date December 24, 2018.  Unless otherwise specified, any Weekly contracts listed on this trade date will expire on Friday, December 28, 2018, or their regular expiration times.

Ontario Securities Commission Seeks Applications For FinTech Advisory Committee

Date 07/12/2018

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking applications for membership on its Fintech Advisory Committee (FAC). 

IIROC: Prince Edward Island Strengthens Investor Protection With Passage Of Bill 47 - PEI Becomes Fourth Province To Give Full Enforcement Toolkit To Investment Industry Regulator

Date 07/12/2018

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today applauded the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) for the passage of legislation that gives the national public-interest regulator more effective legal authority to protect investors.