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Shanghai Stock Exchange Releases, Implements "SSE Bylaws (Amended In 2018)"

Date 27/07/2018

In order to carry out the "Management Measures on Stock Exchanges" amended and promulgated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) in November 2017, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has amended the "SSE Bylaws". Upon discussion and approval by the 4th Board of Governors of the SSE and the 8th SSE General Assembly and approval by the CSRC, the amended version comes into force on July 20.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Proposes Changes To Rules For Crowdfunding Platforms

Date 27/07/2018

Following a post-implementation review of its crowdfunding rules, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is opening a consultation on new rules for loan-based crowdfunding platforms.

HKEX: Exchange Publishes CG Code Consultation Conclusions And Guidance For Boards And Directors

Date 27/07/2018

• Proposed changes to CG Code and related Listing Rules receive strong support
• Amendments to CG Code and related Listing Rules to take effect 1 January 2019
• Exchange publishes “Guidance for Boards and Directors” to help directors to be more effective

BME Posts €71.3 Million Net Profit In The First Half Of 2018

Date 27/07/2018

• The result is 11.2% lower year-on-year
• Net profit in the second quarter came in at 33.4 million euros
• To the end of June net income totaled 153.9 million euros, down 6.3% from the same period a year earlier
• A 0.40 euro gross dividend per share was approved yesterday, to be paid on 14 September
• The first Investors Day of the company will be held on 4 October

1st Renewable Corporate Bond For The "Belt And Road" Initiative Approved

Date 27/07/2018

The renewable corporate bond of Lianyungang Port Group Co., Ltd. (for the "Belt and Road" Initiative) was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on July 11. It is the 1st renewable corporate bond whose raised funds are used for the "Belt and Road" initiative, and it is to apply for getting listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) after being issued. The approval of the bond's issuance is another key measure of the SSE to keep serving the "Belt and Road" initiative and provide major projects with capital support under the leadership of the CSRC.

Bursa Malaysia Brings Investor Education To Malaysians - Over 11,000 Throng Shariah Investing Fair 2018

Date 27/07/2018

Themed ‘Jom Labur BM-i’, the second edition of the Shariah Investing Fair 2018, organised by Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 21-22 July, successfully attracted over 11,000 visitors at the event.

Focusing On Investor Education, Putting Service First – Top 100 Participan Shanghai Stock Exchange "Investor Education Vanguard" Promotion Program Unveiled

Date 27/07/2018

In order to implement the arrangement of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for the special investor education program of "Rational Investment Starts with Me", and improve the comprehensive capacity of the frontline personnel in investor education and protection at the securities companies for serving the investors, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) launched the "Investor Education Vanguard" promotion program for the first time in the securities industry. The event has seen more than 80 securities companies participate vigorously, and a number of advanced models with ideals, strengths and achievements in investor education and protection emerge. The special columns of "Investor Education Vanguard" promotion program on people.com.cn and sina.com recorded a total of 2.9 million views. Recently, based on the opinions of external expert judges and the views of the videos, the SSE selected the "2018 Top 100 Participants in Investor Education Vanguard Program".

NZX Announces Further Sale Of Non-Core Business

Date 27/07/2018

NZX announces the sale of its Australian grain data business which was identified as non-core during the exchange’s strategic review last year.

BYMA Consolidates Its Strategic Alliance With B3 And Creates A New Derivatives Market

Date 26/07/2018

BYMA was authorized by the Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) to begin trading in Argentina's derivatives market using B3's PUMA Trading System platform. The authorization consolidates the services agreement signed with B3 in April this year, a groundbreaking milestone for the Latin American markets for its potential of joint development based on cooperation. The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) also authorized the deal.  

Cboe Global Markets Announces Senate Version Of Options Markets Stability Act

Date 26/07/2018

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE | Nasdaq: CBOE), one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, announced that Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced S. 3283, The Options Markets Stability Act.