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TAIFEX Heads Into New Era With Debut Of S&P 500, DJIA Futures And Extended Trading Hours

Date 15/05/2017

The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) today listed the first-ever U.S. index futures contracts in Taiwan - S&P500® Futures and Dow Jones Industrial Average® (DJIA) Futures, in parallel with the launch of an after-hour trading session.

NEX Group Appoints Anna Ewing To Its Board s A Non-Executive Director

Date 15/05/2017

NEX Group plc ("NEX"), (NXG.L), a financial technology company at the centre of global markets, announces today that Anna Ewing has been appointed to its Board as a non-executive director. She has also been appointed to the Risk Committee.

Bursa Malaysia Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Shanghai Stock Exchange

Date 15/05/2017

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will explore potential ways for the two exchanges to improve their visibility and accessibility to market participants in Malaysia and China. 

NEX Group Plc Full-Year Results For The Year Ended 31 March 2017

Date 15/05/2017

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NEX Group plc (“NEX”) (NXG.L), a financial technology company at the centre of the global markets, announces today its audited results for the year ended 31 March 2017.

Announcement On Publishing Business Rules Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange For Crude Oil Futures

Date 15/05/2017

Having been approved by China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), INE, the subsidiary of Shanghai Futures Exchange has officially published the Articles of Association of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange and the General Exchange Rules of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Conduct Act: Changes For Investment Companies Offering Shares To Protect Investors

Date 15/05/2017

Investors will benefit from greater protection due to a change in the way the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will treat certain companies offering shares.

ASIC: Application Of Criminal Code In Civil Proceedings Under Corporations Act

Date 15/05/2017

The Federal Court has agreed to further consider whether it is necessary to prove fault according to Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code in civil proceedings relating to certain breaches of the Corporations Act. 

Securities Commission Malaysia Revokes Licences Of Three Individuals

Date 15/05/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has revoked the Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licences (CMSRLs) of three individuals, namely Norhashmilaidi bin Hashim (Norhashmilaidi), Ngan Piang Heng @ Ngam Siong Fook (Ngan) and Abd Malik bin Abu Bakar (Malik). All three CMSRLs were revoked under section 72 read together with section 65 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), effective 27 March 2017 for Norhashmilaidi and Ngan, and 18 April 2017 for Malik.

DIFC Hosts ‘Lebanese Banks Day’ With Banque Du Liban

Date 14/05/2017

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asian region, today hosted select senior representatives from the Lebanese banking community at an industry-focused event in an effort to further build relationships amongst the well-established sector. 

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report By Nationality And Investor Type

Date 14/05/2017

The total value of shares traded for the week  ending 11 May 2017 amounted to SAR 13.35 billion, decreasing by 26.70% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,622.56 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 0.48% over the previous week