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New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: Customers Not The Focus Of Replacement Business At Large Insurers

Date 18/07/2018

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is considering regulatory action against three large financial institutions or qualifying financial entities (QFEs) following a review of insurance replacement business practices.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Holds A Symposium For VC Institutions

Date 18/07/2018

On July 13, SZSE organized a symposium to listen to the opinions and suggestions of VC institutions on the recent economic situation, industry development, stable operation of the capital market and SZSE’s work. The partners from more than 10 VC institutions such as Shenzhen VC, Qianhai FOFs, Fortune VC, Pine VC and SAIF attended the symposium to discuss serving of the innovation-driven development strategy, deepening of the ChiNext reform and proactive prevention of risks. SZSE will work with all market players to promote the long-term healthy and stable development of a multi-tiered capital market to strive to build a vibrant innovation capital ecosystem.

HKEX And Mainland Exchanges Agree On Adjusting Inclusion Arrangements For Eligible Securities Under Stock Connect’s Southbound Trading

Date 18/07/2018

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), reached a consensus yesterday (Tuesday) with the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges on adjusting the inclusion arrangements for eligible securities for Stock Connect’s Southbound trading.  This followed a productive meeting of the three exchanges. 

Semi-Annual Performance Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-Listed Companies Continues To Grow In 2018

Date 18/07/2018

As of July 15, 2018, up to 1896 SZSE-listed companies have disclosed 2018 semi-annual performance forecasts, accounting for 89.6% of the total. The disclosed forecasts show that the semi-annual performance of SZSE-listed companies increases steadily in 2018, with many highlights demonstrated. Steady performance lays solid foundation for stable market operation and provides strong support for high-quality development of the real economy.

SIP Operating Committees Welcome Three New Advisory Committee Members - Charles Schwab’s Chris Nielsen, E*TRADE Financial’s W. Todd Watkins And TD Ameritrade’s Matt Billings Bring Additional Retail Investor Perspective To Advisory Committee

Date 18/07/2018

The Securities Information Processors’ (SIPs’) Operating Committees today announced the addition of three new members to the Advisory Committee. 

SIFMA Statement On Randal Quarles Confirmation To A Full Term On Federal Reserve Board

Date 17/07/2018

SIFMA issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO on the confirmation of Randal K. Quarles for a full 14-year term on the Federal Reserve Board:

“SIFMA congratulates Randal Quarles on his confirmation to a full term as a Federal Reserve governor. Randy’s legal, business and government experience make him eminently qualified to be the Fed’s first Vice Chairman for Supervision.”

CFTC: Daniel Gorfine To Testify Before The House Committee On Agriculture

Date 17/07/2018

Treasury International Capital Data For May

Date 17/07/2018

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for May 2018.  The next release, which will report on data for June 2018, is scheduled for August 15, 2018.

ESMA Is Seeking Secondary Market Experts To Join Its Consultative Working Group

Date 17/07/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today launches a process to renew the composition of the Consultative Working Group (CWG) of the ESMA Secondary Markets Standing Committee (SMSC). ESMA is calling for expressions of interest from stakeholders to become a member of the CWG by 28 August 2018. 

EXCEM SOCIMI To Start Trading On MAB On Thursday 19th July

Date 17/07/2018

The Board of Directors of MAB has approved the listing of EXCEM 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.