News Centre

Singapore Maintains Loan Commitment To The IMF

Date 10/10/2016

The Monetary Authority of Singapore today announced that Singapore has maintained its current US$4 billion loan commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until end 2020, as part of the US$340 billion committed by 25 IMF member countries to safeguard global economic and financial stability during the period. 

Notice Of Amendments Of Articles Concerning Trading Participants In The Trading Rule Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Date 10/10/2016

Dear Market Participants,

In order to support implementation of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (hereinafter referred to as the Exchange) hereby amends articles regarding trading participants in the Trading Rules of Shenzhen Stock Exchange (2016). Detailed revisions are as follows:

Securities Commission Malaysia Revokes Licence Of Ong Kok Aun

Date 10/10/2016

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has revoked the Capital Market Services Representative’s Licence (CMSRL) of Ong Kok Aun (Ong) under section 72 read together with section 65 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), effective 13 September 2016.

The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Releases 2016 Annual Report

Date 09/10/2016

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) 2016 annual report highlights the fact the FMA has now moved from transition mode to establishing itself as a fully-fledged conduct regulator.

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

Date 09/10/2016

The total value of shares traded for the week  ending 6 October 2016 amounted to SAR 15.20 billion, decreasing by 9.58% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,338.28 billion at the end of this period, increasing by 1.03% over the previous week.

Speech By Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer At The 31st Annual Group Of Thirty International Banking Seminar, Washington, D.C., October 9, 2016 - The U.S. Economy And Monetary Policy

Date 09/10/2016

With Friday morning's labor market data prominently in the news, I will start with the labor market and end with a discussion of monetary policy.

ADX Second Growing Index In GCC In September - 2 Billion Dirhams In Market Value For Trading Companies

Date 09/10/2016

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has climbed %0.12 in September to reach 4476 and become the second growing index in the GCC after Bahrain.

Tehran Stock Exchange Bulletin - September 2016

Date 09/10/2016

Click here to download the Tehran Stock Exchange Bulletin for September 2016.

Strong Presence At Smart Government’s Business, Innovation And Education Zones: DFM Showcases Its Electronic Services During GITEX 2016

Date 09/10/2016

H.E. Essa Kazim: “The “Smart Borse” strategy has successfully delivered numerous advanced services in line with the leadership’s vision and participants’ expectations”

DFM revelations at the exhibition:

• Launch of e-IPO platform on smart phone application
• Augmented Reality service provides series of videos explaining electronic services, stock portfolio and IVESTOR card
• Market Watch data dissemination through car dashboard

Communiqué Of The Thirty-Fourth Meeting Of The International Monetary And Financial Committee (IMFC), October 8, 2016, Chaired By Mr. Agustín Carstens, Governor Of The Bank Of Mexico

Date 08/10/2016

Global economy

The global economic recovery continues slowly and unevenly, and growth is expected to pick up only slightly next year, mostly on account of emerging market economies. Economic performance and resilience have improved in some economies and near-term risks in financial markets have largely abated. Still, the outlook remains subdued against the backdrop of modest global demand growth and remaining output gaps; a slowdown in global trade, investment, and productivity; and rising geopolitical uncertainty and medium-term financial risks. The persistently low growth has exposed underlying structural weaknesses, and risks further dampening potential growth and prospects for inclusiveness. Lower productivity growth and remaining crisis legacies in advanced economies, challenges from ongoing adjustments and vulnerabilities in some large emerging market economies, and the effects of lower commodity prices on exporting countries continue to weigh down the outlook. Overall, uncertainty and downside risks are elevated, while longstanding headwinds persist.