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Nasdaq Dubai Partners With The Dubai Business Associate (DBA) Programme To Provide Professional Placements For Talented Graduates

Date 25/03/2019

Nasdaq Dubai has partnered with the Dubai Business Associate (DBA) Programme to provide professional placements to talented graduates, drawn from world-leading universities,  to develop business leaders of the future. DBA is delivered by Falcon and Associates which works to enhance the positioning of Dubai internationally.

Style Analytics To Offer Sustainalytics’ ESG Research And Data To Investors

Date 25/03/2019

Style Analytics, the provider of factor-based analysis software for investment professionals, today announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research, ratings and analysis, to serve the rapidly growing demand to integrate ESG considerations into the investment process. As part of the agreement, Style Analytics will provide an easily-accessible portfolio level view of Sustainalytics’ company ESG data through its Skyline product.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Hosts Financial Crime Conference

Date 25/03/2019

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today hosted a Financial Crime Conference in the DIFC. The conference is part of the DFSA’s ongoing effort to strengthen awareness among the financial services sector of the importance of fighting financial crime. The conference also highlighted the measures the DFSA is taking to mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The event shared results of the UAE’s National Risk Assessment, discussed changes to the UAE’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework and provided information on DFSA’s financial crime prevention program for 2019.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 24/03/2019

To view the detailed Weekly Stock Market Ownership and Trading Activity Report (by Nationality and Investor Type) for Main Market and Nomu-Parallel Market please Click Here

Malaysia Champions Sustainability Agenda At Sustainable Capitalism Forum

Date 24/03/2019

As part of initiatives to develop Malaysia’s value proposition as an Asian centre for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) and green financing by virtue of its leadership position in Islamic finance, Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), hosted the Sustainable Capitalism in South East Asia Forum in London recently.  

UK Finance: Businesses Lose £93m To Invoice Scams In 2018 But Four In Ten Unaware Of Risk

Date 24/03/2019

Over four in ten businesses in the UK are unaware of the risks posed by invoice fraud, despite these scams costing firms almost £93 million in 2018, research by UK Finance has revealed. 

Tadawul Publishes Drafts Of Securities Clearing Centre Rules And Derivatives Trading And Membership Rules And Procedures For Public Consultation

Date 24/03/2019

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) is keen to involve all concerned and interested parties to participate and share their observations on the regulatory frameworks for its markets. 

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Hosts Workshop On Strengthening Relations Between Companies And Investors And The Role Of The Investor Relations Manager

Date 24/03/2019

As part of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) efforts to enhance the role of investor relations in listed companies and the continuous collaboration  between the Exchange and companies in adopting best global practice, ADX held a workshop for listed companies on enhancing relations between the company and investors and the role of investor relations manager in this regard and enhancing this role in line with international best practice. The workshop was attended by investor relations managers of listed companies.

Dubai Financial Services Authority And Standard Chartered Bank Focus On Curbing Illicit Wildlife Trade

Date 24/03/2019

• The engagement highlights how financial institutions and regulators can contribute to the well-being of humanity and the natural environment
• It also reinforces how tackling financial crime and the flow of illegal funds can support such collaboration

Qatar Stock Exchange Holds 1st Financial Competition For Universities’ Students

Date 24/03/2019

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) concluded the 1st Financial Competition for Universities’ Students on Thursday 21st March 2019. The event is aimed at promoting investment awareness among university students.