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Thailand Focus 2018 Gains Phenomenal Success, Reinforcing Confidence Among Foreign Funds

Date 29/08/2018

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) hosted “Thailand Focus 2018: The Future is Now” reinforcing present and future investment opportunities Thailand has to offer to global investors. Institutional investors from Scandinavia and East Asia joined the event for the first time, reflecting the increasing attractiveness of the Thai capital market. The event has gathered high-ranking officials and executives of the public and private sectors to concertedly provide updates on Thailand’s strong economic fundamentals, business situations, significant progress in the execution of the national strategies, including various infrastructure development projects initiated to accelerate further growth.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Securities markets

Date 29/08/2018

Starting from August 30, 2018 CCP NCC is changing risk parameters on Securities market for Megafon (MFON) shares:

1. MFON shares will be excluded from the list of eligible collateral.

2. Short sells will be allowed for the MFON shares.

FIA Congratulates Dawn Stump And Dan Berkovitz On Their Confirmation To Be CFTC Commissioners

Date 29/08/2018

FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of Dawn DeBerry Stump and Dan M. Berkovitz to be commissioners at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) :

“On behalf of the FIA Board of Directors, members and staff, I congratulate Dawn Stump and Dan Berkovitz on their U.S. Senate confirmation. Both bring years of experience and expertise to the agency at a critical time and will approach the issues facing this industry with fairness, balance and a willingness to listen. It has been a pleasure to work closely with both of these thoughtful individuals over the years and we look forward to the benefits of having a full complement of commissioners under the leadership of Chairman Giancarlo.”

Dubai Financial Services Authority And Monetary Authority Of Singapore Sign FinTech Agreement

Date 29/08/2018

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority. The agreement reflects the commitment of both authorities to develop an environment that supports the sustainable development of financial services through emerging technology.

SZSE Held A Series Of Customized Training

Date 29/08/2018

Recently, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”) held a series of customized training courses related to the market hotspots such as stock pledge, risk prevention and control, and disclosure of changes in equity. Customized training is a special service project carried out by SZSE on the basis of fully understanding the needs of listed companies. The training follows the market hotspots and focuses on practical operation, aiming to provide more convenient, effective and inclusive public welfare training services for the market.

Vienna Stock Exchange Welcomes New Trading Member Susquehanna International Securities

Date 29/08/2018

The Vienna Stock Exchange welcomes a new trading member: Susquehanna International Securities (SIG), which has its European headquarters in Dublin, will participate in the cash market trading of the Vienna Stock Exchange from tomorrow, 30 August 2018. According to the company, SIG is one of the largest proprietary trading firms in Europe. The company was founded in 1987 in Philadelphia, U.S.

KB TECH Launches Risk Management Portal

Date 29/08/2018

KB TECH, a UK based software company providing data management products to the Trading, Pension and Financial Markets, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest pre-trade Risk Management platform, KB Risk Portal™.

Solactive Launches The Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Factor Index Combining Three Strategies In One Index

Date 29/08/2018

Solactive is pleased to announce the launch of the Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Factor Index which dynamically allocates across three sub-indices with exposure to U.S. equities in the large and mid-cap segment and exhibits characteristics of one of three primary factors: value, momentum and low volatility. The index has been developed together with Adaptive Wealth Strategies, a division of Carroll Financial Associates, based on their existing strategy and will be the underlying for the new Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Orders Zhonghong To Verify And Clarify JDB Group’s Statement

Date 29/08/2018

On the evening of August 27, 2018, Zhonghong Holding Co., Ltd. (stock code: 000979, hereinafter referred to as “Zhonghong” or the “company”) disclosed the Announcement on Signing Agreements on Debt Restructuring and Management Trusteeship. On the next morning, JDB Group released a statement in its official web to deny the signing of the aforesaid agreements, which becomes a great market concern. With regard this matter, an SZSE spokesman stressed that SZSE strictly cracks down the illegal behaviors of listed companies and interested bodies in information disclosure, endeavors to create a open and transparent market environment and protects the legitimate rights and interests of broad investors. And these are an important guarantee for the sound development of capital market. If there are any suspected illegal behaviors, SZSE has zero tolerance and will report to regulatory departments for further investigation and punishment according to law.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority: Helping KiwiSaver Members Weather Investment Storms

Date 29/08/2018

Markets go down as well as up and good times don’t last forever.

In preparation for Sorted Money Week 2018 the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is launching an online quiz to help younger KiwiSaver members understand how to react when investments rise and fall in stormy markets.