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Japan Exchange Group: Appointment Of Director And Executive Officers

Date 01/10/2019

We hereby announce that Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) has appointed a director and executive officers, effective on October 1, 2019, as follows. 

Qatar Stock Exchange Rings The Bell For Financial Literacy Initiative As Part Of The World Investor Week

Date 01/10/2019

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) today held an event in which the opening bell was rang to promote financial literacy and boost financial inclusion in response to a call by the World Federation of Exchanges to partner with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to set up the inaugural “Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy” initiative as part of the World Investor Week 2019.

FinTech Abu Dhabi Announces New Strategic Partnership With The UAE Banks Federation

Date 01/10/2019

FinTech Abu Dhabi (“FinTech AD”), MENA’s leading FinTech festival, is pleased to welcome the UAE Banks Federation (“UBF”) as the Strategic Industry Partner of the Festival. FinTech AD is organised by Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) - the award-winning international financial centre in Abu Dhabi and powered by Unbound - a global innovation platform.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency - Stewardship Code : 269 Institutional Investors Have Signed Up To The Principles For Responsible Institutional Investors As Of September 30, 2019

Date 01/10/2019

The Council of Experts Concerning the Japanese Version of the Stewardship Code (Chairman: Professor Hiroyuki Kansaku, University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics) published the Principles for Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code, hereinafter referred to as "the Code") on February 26, 2014.

Bank Of England: National Inclusion Week 2019

Date 01/10/2019

The Bank of England has held several Inclusion Weeks and this year have supported Inclusive Employers, the organisation behind National Inclusion Week, with their theme of Everyday Inclusion.

Japan Exchange Group: Announcement Of Decision On Demand For Cash-Out Pertaining To Shares Of Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. And Approval Of The Demand For Share Cash-Out By The Company

Date 01/10/2019

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. ("JPX"), with the intention of acquiring all of the shares of common stock (the "Common Stock Subject to the Cash-Out") and non-voting stock (the "Non-Voting Stock Subject to the CashOut"; hereinafter, the "Common Stock Subject to the Cash-Out" and the "Non-Voting Stock Subject to the Cash-Out" shall be collectively referred to as the "Stock Subject to the Cash-Out") of Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. ("TOCOM") held by shareholders of TOCOM (excluding JPX and TOCOM, and hereinafter referred to as the "Shareholders Subject to the Cash-Out"), and of becoming the sole shareholder of TOCOM, has decided to demand that all Shareholders Subject to the Cash-Out sell all of the Stock Subject to the CashOut held by said shareholders to JPX, pursuant to Article 179, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act (Act No. 86 of 2005, as amended; the same shall apply hereinafter) (the "Demand for Cash-Out"), and today notified TOCOM of the Demand for Cash-Out pursuant to Article 179-3, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. According to TOCOM, the company resolved, at the meeting of the Board of Directors held today, to approve the Demand for Cash-Out in response to said notice. 

DFM’s Smart Phone Apps And Electronic Services Attract 114 Thousand Users: - Dubai Financial Market Showcases Its Smart Services At GITEX 2019 - H.E. Essa Kazim: “The DFM Has Successfully Developed An All-Inclusive Range Of Innovative Solutions As Part Of Its Smart Bourse Strategy”

Date 01/10/2019

DFM’s revelations during GITEX 2019:

• myAccount service, the most recent addition to DFM’s platform for cash dividend distribution
• Card control application enabling users to effectively manage their iVESTOR Cards
• Smart and eServices apps for seamless accessibility to DFM’s services and information

CITICS, China’s Largest Broker, Became A Trading Member Of Astana International Exchange (AIX)

Date 01/10/2019

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that the largest Chinese investment bank and broker, CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (“CITICS”) has become a trading member of AIX. CITICS offers a broad range of services including brokerage, investment advisory, and investment banking. CITICS is the first broker from Mainland China to become a trading member of AIX.

The Spanish Exchange Rings The Bell For Financial Literacy To Mark The Start Of The Trading Session

Date 01/10/2019

• BME, IOSCO and WFE promote the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative, held in more than 30 exchanges worldwide
• Instituto BME receives over 6,500 students every year

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Trading Overview In September 2019 And First Half Of FY2019 (April To September)

Date 01/10/2019

Japan Exchange Group released Trading Overview for September 2019 and the first half (April-September) of the fiscal 2019.