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World Economic Forum Convenes New Consortium To Address Fintech Cybersecurity

Date 06/03/2018

Japan's Financial Services Agency: For Those Engaging In High Speed Trading

Date 06/03/2018

As of April 1, 2018, a new system will be introduced in relation to High Speed Trading (“HST”) of shares and other types of financial instruments, and those engaging in HST will now be required to register.

Thai Listed Firms' 2017 Earnings Up 9 Pct To Nearly THB 1 Trillion

Date 06/03/2018

• 2017 net profits worth THB 990 billion, up 8.9 pct from last year
• Economic expansion, higher oil prices, recovering exports and tourism support positive net profits

Eventus Systems Establishes Presence In Asia Pacific Region - Ariel Almeda Representing Firm Out Of Singapore - Validus Surveillance And Risk Software Platform Now Available In Region

Date 06/03/2018

Eventus Systems, Inc., a provider of innovative regtech software solutions for the capital markets, announced today that the firm has established a presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The decision to provide a regional sales presence for its Validus surveillance and risk software platform follows growth throughout 2017 in the firm's client base, as well as regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions that have created a demand for affordable surveillance solutions.

EEX Awarded Contract As German Auction Platform For Emissions For Further Three Years

Date 06/03/2018

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) won the Europe-wide tender of the German Environment Agency for the next German auction platform for CO2 emission allowances. Starting on 15th November 2018 for a period of three years, with the option to extend the contract for another two years, EEX will continue to conduct weekly auctions of emission allowances in the framework of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS).

HKEX Monthly Market Highlights

Date 06/03/2018

Highlights

- Securities Market

• The average daily turnover for the first two months of 2018 was $153.7 billion, an increase of 121 per cent when compared with $69.7 billion for the same period last year.
• Funds raised through IPOs for the first two months of 2018 was $20.7 billion, an increase of 111 per cent when compared with $9.8 billion for the same period last year.
• Total funds raised for the first two months of 2018 was $77.5 billion, an increase of 185 per cent when compared with $27.2 billion for the same period last year.
• There were 50* newly listed companies for the first two months of 2018, an increase of 92 per cent when compared with 26* for the same period last year.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Solicitor And Sisters Granted Leave To Appeal To Court Of Final Appeal

Date 06/03/2018

The Court of Appeal today granted leave for Mr Lee Kwok Wa, a solicitor, and his two sisters to take their case to the Court of Final Appeal in relation to the interpretation of section 300 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) arising from a case on fraudulent or deceptive transactions involving securities, subject to a final approval by the Court of Final Appeal.   

Abu Dhabi Global Market Introduces Remote Membership To Its Capital Market Regime

Date 06/03/2018

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is pleased to announce the implementation of enhancements to its Capital Market regime by introducing a Remote Membership framework as well as various other amendments. This follows the successful completion of a public consultation on the proposals on 2 January 2018.

HKEX To introduce Tracker Fund And Hang Seng China Enterprises Index ETF Futures

Date 06/03/2018

• Tracker Fund and Hang Seng China Enterprises Index ETF futures to be introduced on 9 April<
• Commission Levy for new futures to be waived for first 6 months

Non-Jordanian Investment At The Amman Stock Exchange During February 2018

Date 06/03/2018

The total value of shares that were bought by non-Jordanian investors at the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in February 2018 was JD40.0 million, representing 28.8% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD39.4 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments in February 2018 showed an increase by JD0.6 million, compared with a decrease by JD384.4 million during the same month of 2017.