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SEC Adopts Amendments To Simplify And Update Disclosure Requirements

Date 17/08/2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has voted to adopt amendments to certain disclosure requirements that have become duplicative, overlapping, or outdated in light of other Commission disclosure requirements, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), or changes in the information environment.  

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 17/08/2018

The current reports for the week of August 17, 2018 are now available.

Statement On Investing In America For The Long Term, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

Date 17/08/2018

The President has highlighted a key consideration for American companies and, importantly, American investors and their families — encouraging long-term investment in our country.  Many investors and market participants share this perspective on the importance of long-term investing. Recently, the SEC has implemented — and continues to consider — a variety of regulatory changes that encourage long-term capital formation while preserving and, in many instances, enhancing key investor protections. In addition, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance continues to study public company reporting requirements, including the frequency of reporting. As always, the SEC welcomes input from companies, investors, and other market participants as our staff considers these important matters.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Market Report For August 17th 2018

Date 17/08/2018

A total turnover of 1.147 billion shares worth N12.546 billion in 16,649 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 925.630 million shares valued at N8.333 billion that exchanged hands last week in 15,565 deals.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Launch Of TOPIX Small500

Date 17/08/2018

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. will calculate and publish a new index called "TOPIX Small500" from October 9, 2018 as a part of the Size-based TOPIX Sub-Indices lineup. Details of the index can be found in the files listed below.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Consultation Addresses Risks In Securities Margin Financing

Date 17/08/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today launched a two-month consultation on proposed guidelines to clarify, codify and standardise the risk management practices for securities margin financing (SMF).

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trade Summary Report - 17 August, 2018

Date 17/08/2018

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly trade summary report.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 17/08/2018

e be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday, 20 August 2018, the margin levels of the following Futures Contract shall be as follows: 

London Stock Exchange Group Welcomes Sensyne Health To AIM

Date 17/08/2018

• Sensyne Health raises £60 million on AIM with a market capitalisation of £225 million
• First clinical AI technology company on London Stock Exchange
• Reinforces London Stock Exchange’s status as a leading global listing venue for innovative healthcare companies 

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Conclusions From Its Consultation On Exempting Aircraft Leasing Activities From Its Notifiable Transaction Rules

Date 17/08/2018

• Exchange to amend Listing Rules to exempt qualified aircraft leasing activities, which include aircraft leasing with aircraft operators and acquisitions/disposals of aircraft, from its notifiable transaction rules
• The exemption will be available to listed issuers that are principally engaged in aircraft leasing, subject to certain criteria and conditions
• The amendments will take effect on 15 October 2018