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HKEX Monthly Market Highlights - February 2017

Date 06/03/2017

Highlights

- Securities Market

• The average daily turnover for the first two months of 2017 was $69.7 billion, a decrease of 6 per cent when compared with $74.4 billion for the same period last year.
• Funds raised through IPOs for the first two months of 2017 was $9.5 billion, an increase of 102 per cent when compared with $4.7 billion for the same period last year.
• There were 26* newly listed companies for the first two months of 2017, an increase of 160 per cent when compared with 10* for the same period last year.

Plato Partnership Announces 15 New Partners

Date 06/03/2017

Plato Partnership, a not-for-profit company bringing creative solutions and efficiencies to today’s equity marketplace, is pleased to announce 15 new Plato Partners.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Insurance Distribution Directive Consultation

Date 06/03/2017

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published the first of its two consultation papers on the implementation of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).

Securities Commission Malaysia Proposes Amendments To Enhance Framework For Principal Advisers

Date 06/03/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today released a consultation paper inviting feedback on an enhanced framework for principal advisers as part of its ongoing efforts to develop a competitive and efficient capital market. This consultation paper is issued after a holistic review conducted last year on the 2009 Principal Adviser Guidelines.

JPX Monthly Headlines - February 2017

Date 06/03/2017

JPX group companies undertake various initiatives and disseminate information with the aim of providing the most attractive markets to all users. 
Every month, we showcase the highlights of these efforts in short and concise summaries just for you.

Egyptian Exchange: Ringing Of Bell For Gender Equality

Date 06/03/2017

Continuing its annual tradition, The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) celebrated for the third consecutive year, the opening of a trading session to emphasize the exchange's commitment to supporting gender equality and women empowerment and enhancing their role in achieving sustainable development at various levels, economic, social and environmental.

Thai Listed Firms' 2016 Earnings Leap To 5-Year High At THB 909 Bln

Date 06/03/2017

• 2016 net profits worth THB 909 billion, up 30.41 pct from last year, record high in 5 years
• Net profit margin rose to 8.95 percent from 6.70 percent a year earlier.
• Lower production costs, recovery of Energy & Utilities, and Petrochemicals and Chemicals sectors boost net profits

EGX Board Sets The OTC Market Executive Regulations

Date 06/03/2017

• EGX Board approved setting rules to allow EGX Chairman to intercept the codes from transactions if there are irregularities in trading
• The Board establishes “EGX institution to serve the community” with a contribution of L.E. 5 million

NZX Shareholder Metrics February 2017

Date 05/03/2017

Please see attached NZX Shareholder Metrics for February 2017.

Deutsche Bank Refines Strategy And Announces Capital Increase

Date 05/03/2017

• Capital Ratio (CET1 fully loaded) target of comfortably above 13 percent
• Intended capital increase of approximately 8 billion euros from the issuance of new shares with subscription rights
• Up to 2 billion euros of additional capital accretion targeted in next two years from asset disposals and a flotation of minority stake of Deutsche Asset Management
• Significant strengthening of position in German home market intended, while retaining global reach in Corporate & Investment Bank, Wealth Management and Asset Management
• Simplified business model consisting of three business units
• Corporate Finance, Global Markets and Global Transaction Banking to become part of an integrated Corporate & Investment Bank#
• Postbank and Deutsche Bank’s Private & Commercial Clients business will be combined
• Adjusted cost base intended to decrease from 24.1 billion euros (2016, after business disposals) to about 22 billion euros (2018) and to about 21 billion euros (2021)
• Anticipated restructuring and severance costs of approximately 2 billion euros