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BETTER FINANCE - Equity Financing Of The EU Economy: How To Get EU Citizens As Investors Back Into Capital Markets?

Date 23/11/2017

BETTER FINANCE, the European Investment Bank and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges teamed up for the International Conference on the ‘Equity Financing of the EU Economy’. A full room was addressed by prominent speakers representing the European Parliament and Commission, Permanent Representations to the EU, European Supervisory Authorities and consumer and trade associations.

Bursa Malaysia All Geared Up For The Inaugural Shariah Investing Fair 2017

Date 23/11/2017

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) under its Bursa Malaysia-i brand, will be organising the inaugural Shariah Investing Fair 2017 on 25 and 26 November 2017. Themed “Jom Labur Shariah”, the event aims to increase financial literacy and instil an investing culture among Malaysians, particularly in Shariah-compliant investment products. 

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Fines Danny Fung Kwong Shing And Bans Him For Life

Date 23/11/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Danny Fung Kwong Shing, a former account executive of Fulbright Securities Limited (Fulbright Securities), from re-entering the industry for life and fined him $542,071

Nasdaq Dubai And Nairobi Securities Exchange Sign MoU To Support Creation Of Sukuk Sector In Kenya

Date 23/11/2017

• Initiative aims to facilitate the first ever Sharia’a-compliant capital markets transaction in East Africa
• The MoU is the latest example of the growth of Islamic Finance across the continent 

Securities Commission Malaysia Releases Updated List Of Shariah-Compliant Securities By Shariah Advisory Council

Date 23/11/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today released an updated list of Shariah-compliant securities approved by its Shariah Advisory Council (SAC).

Ebury Opens Office In Brussels, Second In Benelux

Date 23/11/2017

Ebury, one of the fastest growing fintechs for corporate global transaction services, has announced the opening of a second office in the Benelux region. Following the success of Ebury’s office in The Netherlands, Ebury is expanding its regional growth and has chosen Brussels as a second location in the region. The new office is located in the city centre at Boulevard du Régent 37/Regentlaan 37.

FESE: The Winners Of The 5th European Small And Mid-Cap Awards

Date 23/11/2017

FESE and EuropeanIssuers in cooperation with the European Commission (DG GROW) are delighted to announce the winners of the 5th European Small and Mid-Cap Awards.

Monyx Appoints RBC I&TS To Administer Its UCITS SICAV Umbrella In Luxembourg

Date 23/11/2017

RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that it has been appointed by Swedish asset manager Monyx as administrator for its UCITS SICAV umbrella.

DFSA And ASIC Sign FinTech Areement

Date 23/11/2017

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) entered into an agreement today that sets out a framework for cooperation on financial technology (FinTech) innovation. The agreement demonstrates a commitment by both Authorities to provide a regulatory framework that promotes innovation in financial services and regulatory compliance in their respective markets.

Big Win For Kotipizza In The European Small & Mid Cap Awards 2017

Date 23/11/2017

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) congratulates Kotipizza (short name: PIZZA) on being selected as Star of 2017 in the European Small and Mid Cap Awards 2017. The award is a joint initiative by the European Commission, leading European securities exchanges and EuropeanIssuers, and aims to promote best practices and encourage more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access capital markets via IPOs.