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London Stock Exchange Group Launches ‘Companies To Inspire Africa 2019’ Report

Date 16/01/2019

• 2019 report identifies a new cohort of fast growing and dynamic private businesses across Africa
• 360 companies selected from 32 countries
• Nigeria and Kenya lead the way as the countries with the most companies featured in the report
• Exceptional growth rates reflected in featured companies’ CAGR of 46% revenue CAGR and average employee CAGR of 25%, over three years
• 23% of the companies are led by women, almost double the proportion reported in 2017
• Consumer Services is the most represented sector with 79 companies – reflecting the growing middle class and the increasing importance of consumer products and services in African economies

GMEX Fusion Adds Pioneering Digital Asset Custodian And Vault Capabilities - Providing Permissioned Blockchain Platform For Settlement, Custody And Management Of Traded Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets

Date 16/01/2019

GMEX Technologies Ltd (GMEX), a provider of multi-asset exchange and post-trade business and technology solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of ForumCustody and ForumWallet, part of the GMEX Fusion product suite, to include Digital Custodian and Vault capabilities. GMEX Fusion delivers state-of-the-art, digitally enabled hybrid trading and post trade solutions for exchanges, clearing-houses and central securities depositories (CSDs) taking advantage of the inherent positive characteristics of both centralised and distributed ledger technology.

Circular Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On The Price Limit Update For SC1902

Date 16/01/2019

Shanghai International Energy Exchange, the subsidiary of Shanghai Futures Exchange has released its Circular on the Price Limit for SC1902 on January 16, 2019.

SIFMA Fixed Income Market Close Recommendation In The U.S., The U.K. And Japan For The U.S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Date 16/01/2019

SIFMA has confirmed its previous recommendation for a full market close on Monday, January 21 for the trading of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities in the U.S., U.K. and Japan in observance of the U.S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday.

IIROC Releases Compliance Priorities Report For 2018/19

Date 15/01/2019

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today published its annual Compliance Priorities Report – a review of the issues and trends identified through the past year's compliance and registration activities, that also provides a preview of areas of regulatory focus for the coming year.

European Commission: Statement By President Juncker On The Outcome Of The Meaningful Vote In The United Kingdom House Of Commons

Date 15/01/2019

I take note with regret of the outcome of the vote in the House of Commons this evening.

TheCityUK Responds To Brexit Meaningful Vote Result

Date 15/01/2019

The UK Parliament has voted to reject the proposed UK Withdrawal Agreement from the European Union (EU).

Commenting on the news Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said:

The outcome of today’s vote prolongs uncertainty and will continue to depress business confidence. The lack of clarity on the path to an orderly Brexit risks disruption and financial instability on both sides of the Channel. We urge the government and MPs to carefully consider the options without delay and put forward an economically sensible way ahead. A no deal outcome is not in the best interests of customers in the UK or the EU.”

The MiG Report - TSX, TSX Venture Exchange

Date 15/01/2019

2018 in Review

344 new issuers listed in 2018: 132 on Toronto Stock Exchange and 212 on TSX Venture Exchange.

Deutsche Börse: ERWE Immobilien AG New On The Regulated Market Of The Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Date 15/01/2019

Attorney General Nominee Supports Whistleblowers In Senate Testimony - Bar Retracts Prior Opposition To The False Claims Act Whistleblower Law

Date 15/01/2019