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ISE ETF Ventures And Partners Launch New Cancer Immunotherapy ETF

Date 19/10/2015

ISE ETF Ventures has partnered with Loncar Investments, Exchange Traded Concepts, and Amplify Development to launch the only exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on cancer immunotherapy, the emergent biotechnology sector dedicated to activating the body’s immune system to treat the disease. The ETF successfully launched on October 14, 2015, on NASDAQ.

ACER Publishes Study On How Best Monitor The Effects Of The Implementation Of The Network Codes

Date 19/10/2015

ACER releases today a study for a methodology proposal to evaluate the impact of the gas Network Codes and Guidelines in terms of implementation and market effects. ACER commissioned this study to the Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA).

Speakerbus Appoints McCullough As CEO To Deliver Global Growth

Date 19/10/2015

Speakerbus, the specialist provider of critical voice collaboration solutions for financial institutions, emergency and command infrastructure, announces the appointment of Patrick McCullough as Chief Executive Officer, effective today.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: Opening Bell Ceremony With Governor Of Colorado, Mr. John Hickenlooper

Date 19/10/2015

EBRD Directors Visit Jordan

Date 19/10/2015

A delegation from the EBRD's Board of Directors is visiting Jordan on 20-23 October. The visit is part of a regular series of consultations that enable EBRD Directors to better understand the priorities for the local economy and to maintain close dialogue with the authorities and the private sector.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Appoints New Council Secretary - Restructures Its Legal Department And Council Secretariat For Optimisation

Date 19/10/2015

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (The NSE or The Exchange) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Mojisola Ruth Adeola as the Council Secretary and Head of the Council Secretariat.  Mrs. Adeola’s appointment follows on The Exchange’s decision to drive greater efficiency and innovation by separating its Legal Department from the Council Secretariat.

UAE's Securities And Commodities Authority Holds Workshop On Product Development In Islamic Financial Institutions - In Collaboration With CIBAFI

Date 19/10/2015

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is to host a technical workshop titled "Product Development in Islamic Financial Institutions" on November 17-19, in collaboration with its training center and the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), the global umbrella of Islamic financial institutions.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Takeovers Panel Upholds The Takeovers Executive’s Decision That No Mandatory General Offer Obligation Triggered For China Oriental

Date 19/10/2015

The Takeovers and Mergers Panel (Panel) has upheld the Takeovers Executive’s (Executive) ruling to grant ArcelorMittal, a substantial shareholder of China Oriental Group Company Limited (China Oriental), a waiver from having to acquire all the shares of China Oriental under the mandatory general offer obligation of the Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Takeovers Code) upon the unwinding of certain put option arrangements. 

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Publication Of Summary Points From 2015-2016 Strategic Directions And Priorities

Date 19/10/2015

The FSA published Summary Points from 2015-2016 Strategic Directions and Priorities, which indicate what goals the FSA aims to attain during the period from July 2015 to June 2016, and how.

Thai Listed Companies’ Increased Focus On Actual Practices Of Governance And Sustainability Have Led To Higher CG Scores In 2015 In All Governance Aspects

Date 19/10/2015

The Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), with support from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), disclosed the CGR 2015 findings of 588 listed companies which show an average score of 75 percent, considered to be a good level of governance practice. This year, the assessment reveals that Thai listed companies have put more emphasis on the actual practices of governance as stipulated in their CG  policies, a clear move towards substance as opposed to form. Listed companies also underscored the importance of social responsibilities to attain sustainable growth in their business operations.