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Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Roadmap For A Leading Global Financial Centre In Asia

Date 30/10/2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today released the industry transformation map (ITM) for financial services, which outlined growth strategies by business lines, programmes for upgrading skills, and an agenda for continuous innovation and technology adoption.

Continuing Its Path Of Opening Up The Market To Foreign Investment: The Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority Grants Foreign Investors Equal Access To "NOMU" As Local Investors

Date 30/10/2017

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced that, as of 1st of January 2018, foreign investors would be granted direct access to invest in the Parallel Market "Nomu" on similar terms as those to local investors.

Notice On The Launch Of Marketing Campaigns In Cooperation With Shanghai Futures Exchange

Date 30/10/2017

To further facilitate the promotion of futures products of Shanghai Futures Exchange (“the Exchange”) and help various investors in the market learn about both the futures market and contract rules, the Exchange is planning to implement large-scale marketing campaigns together with its Members. During the period from September 1,2017 to December 31, 2017, the Exchange will host no more than 5 events in cooperation with each Member and assume relevant expenses in compliance with its internal financial standards (no more than RMB30,000 yuan per event). The Exchange will manage all events based on the actual amounts incurred. 

NZX To Launch Global Skim Milk Powder (SMP) Option Contract

Date 29/10/2017

NZX advises it will launch a Global Skim Milk Powder (SMP) Option contract on Monday 4 December 2017. This follows all regulatory requirements being met, including approval of the contract specification from the Financial Markets Authority.

FTSE Russell Launches Comprehensive Saudi Arabia Inclusion Index Series

Date 29/10/2017

• Stand-alone Saudi Arabia indexes launched
• Global and regional FTSE Saudi Arabia inclusion indexes launched
• Saudi Arabia anticipated to meet requirements for potential inclusion as a Secondary Emerging market from early 2018

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

Date 29/10/2017

To view the detailed Weekly Stock Market Ownership and Trading Activity Report (by Nationality and Investor Type) for Main Market and Nomu-Parallel Market please Click Here

Qatar Stock Exchange Holds A Seminar On The New Trading Procedures During General Assembly Meetings

Date 29/10/2017

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) held a seminar on the new mechanism issued by Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) on not halting the trading of a company’s stock during its AGM/EGM. The seminar was attended by representatives and officials from the QFMA, Qatar Central Securities Depository, listed companies and the member brokerage firms.

Global Financial Forum Welcomes Industry Experts From Across The Globe To Discuss The Future Of Finance, Emerging Markets And Globalising Gulf Finance - Organised By Dubai Financial Centre Under The Theme “Navigating The New Order”

Date 29/10/2017

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced new additions to the speaker list and the final agenda for its inaugural Global Financial Forum (GFF), which will be held on Tuesday 14 November 2017, at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, UAE.

Total Value Of Trading Through Smart Phones Reached AED 8.2 Billion In 2017: DFM Honors Five Brokerage Firms For Introduction Of Trading Via Smart Phone Applications - “ADIB Securities” Honored As The Most Active Brokerage Company In 2017, Trading Via Smart Phones Category

Date 29/10/2017

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) honored five of its licensed brokerage firms for providing their customers with trading via smart phone applications in 2017, lifting the number of firms that offer this service on DFM to 28 brokerages. DFM closely collaborates with brokerage firms to provide the service to their customers and actively encourages them to enable investors to trade anytime and anywhere as part of its “Smart Borse” strategy, in line with the vision and directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review  From 21 October 2017 To 25 October 2017

Date 29/10/2017

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly mrket review.