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UK's Financial Conduct Authority Secures Increased Confiscation Order Against Benjamin Wilson

Date 11/06/2018

Today, His Honour Judge Grieve QC sitting at the Central Criminal Court increased the value of a confiscation order made against Benjamin Wilson, a convicted fraudster, from 1 to 31,905.33. The increased order must be paid within 28 days or Mr Wilson will face a further 14 months in prison.

The Evolving Role Of The Independent Non-Executive Director, Speech At The Hong Kong Institute Of Directors’ Speaker Luncheon Meeting, Mr Carlson Tong, Chairman Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission

Date 11/06/2018

First of all, I want to thank the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD) for inviting me back once again. I think the last time I spoke at your luncheon was four years ago. Time flies and so much has happened since then. 

Today I want to talk about the changing role of the Independent Non-Executive Director (INED). This is an important part of how we can improve corporate governance and preserve Hong Kong’s reputation as a premiere capital-raising centre. 

EY 2018 UK Attractiveness Survey – In Transition

Date 11/06/2018

The UK remains the number one destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe, ahead of Germany and France, despite a decline in sentiment from foreign investors towards the UK as a place to invest.

Saxo Bank Hires Eric Krueger To The New Position Of Global Head Of Client Services

Date 11/06/2018

Saxo Bank, the leading Fintech specialist focused on multi-asset trading and investment, today announces the appointment of Eric Krueger to a newly established position as Global Head of Client Services, effective from 2 July 2018. 

HKEX And TOCOM Sign MOU

Date 11/06/2018

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) today (Monday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote their cooperation through information exchanges, staff exchanges, product development and joint promotion.

TOCOM And HKEX Sign MOU

Date 11/06/2018

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and today (Monday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote their cooperation through information exchanges, staff exchanges, product development and joint promotion.

Cboe Reports May Highlights For Cboe Europe Equities

Date 11/06/2018

• Record average daily notional value (ADNV) traded of €224.7 million for Cboe LIS in May; Cboe Periodic Auctions book ADNV reaches €1.1 billion for the month
• Broker priority allocations on Cboe Periodic Auctions decrease to 21% in May, down from 30% in Q1 
• 22.4% overall market share for Cboe Europe Equities in May, highest since October 2016

BME And JB Capital Markets To Bring Together 13 Spanish Midcaps With U.S. Investors In New York - Seventh Edition Of The “Spanish Small & Midcaps Conference”

Date 11/06/2018

• Representing a combined market value of €35 billion

Annual Russell US Indexes Reconstitution Measures A Resilient US Equity Market

Date 11/06/2018

• US equity markets continue to climb despite heightened volatility, rising interest rates and unpredictability in geopolitical events.
• Small caps have turned the table on large caps, with stronger returns, and smaller microcap stocks lead all US cap tiers.
• Apple largest stock for 6th year in a row while Amazon moves to prime position in technology-led Russell 1000®Index.
• A total of 211 companies will join the Russell 2000® Index at this year’s reconstitution.

FIA May 2018 SEF Tracker

Date 11/06/2018