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BME: General De Galerías Comerciales SOCIMI To Start Trading On MAB Next 4 July - The 35th REIT To List On MAB

Date 28/06/2017

The Coordination and Admissions Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has submitted to the Board of Directors a favourable report on GENERAL DE GALERIAS COMERCIALES SOCIMI,stating that the company is eligible for admission to the market, following a review of all the information presented by the company.

MarketInvoice Named In CB Insights Fintech 250 List

Date 28/06/2017

• Commended for cutting-edge innovative approach
• Playing a pivotal role in transforming financial services

World Economic Forum: Opportunities For China’s State-Owned Enterprises Abound, But Reform Is Key

Date 28/06/2017

• Reforms at China’s SOEs gathering pace as they prepare for Belt and Road Initiative opportunities
• SOEs face restrictions in restructuring business, capital and in talent management
• For more information about the meeting, please visit: http://wef.ch/amnc17

HKEX And CESC Explore New Belt & Road Index Initiative

Date 28/06/2017

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has appointed China Exchanges Services Company Limited (CESC), a joint venture of HKEX, Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange, to explore a Belt & Road Index in response to the market’s interest in a barometer for the Mainland’s Belt & Road Initiative.

IOSCO Celebrates World Investor Week 2017 - Securities Regulators Across The Globe To Promote Investor Education And Protection

Date 28/06/2017

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today announced that it will hold a World Investor Week from 2nd through 8th October 2017, to promote greater investor education and protection worldwide. 

HKEX Invites Views On Proposed After-Hours Trading Enhancements

Date 28/06/2017

• Proposals include:
  • extending close of after-hours trading for HSI, HHI and corresponding mini futures to 3:00 am from 11:45 pm in two phases; and
  • adding HSI, HHI and corresponding mini options to after-hours trading
• Consultation period is from 28 June 2017 to 4 August 2017

ASEA And CFA Institute Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Raise Standards Of Education And Professionalism In The Investment Management Industry

Date 28/06/2017

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) signed a two year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CFA Institute to increase access to the professional education programs and standards of professionalism within the ASEA community’s jurisdictions.

GPW Benchmark Is The WIBID And WIBOR Fixing Organiser As Of 30 June 2017

Date 28/06/2017

• GPW Benchmark will publish WIBID and WIBOR for the first time on 30 June 2017
• Take-over of the functions of WIBID and WIBOR fixing organiser is the first phase of harmonisation with the requirements of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council imposed on institutions which calculate reference rates

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Consults On New OFC Rules And OFC Code

Date 28/06/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today launched a two-month consultation on the detailed legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the new open-ended fund company (OFC) structure. The OFC structure will enable investment funds to be established in corporate form in Hong Kong, in addition to the current unit trust form.

Securities Commission Malaysia And ASIC Sign Innovation Cooperation Agreement To Establish Fintech Bridge

Date 28/06/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) yesterday entered into an Innovation Cooperation Agreement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to further promote innovation in financial services in their respective markets.