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Amman Stock Exchange: CFA Research Challenge

Date 28/02/2024

Under the patronage of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) and organized by the Chartered Financial Institute (CFA Institute) and the Jordanian Financial Analysts Association (CFA Jordan Society). Dr. Rasha Dayyat.  Director of the Planning and Institutional Development Department at the ASE, participated in the CFA Research Challenge as a panel of Judges, which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel Amman.

Germany VC Investment Surges Despite Global Downturn But Calls For Innovation Strategy To Foster Unicorn Growth, Says GlobalData

Date 28/02/2024

Germany experienced a notable shift in venture capital (VC) investment trends in January 2024 despite a decline in the number of deals compared to the same month in previous year. While deal volume decreased, the total value of investments surged, showcasing resilience amidst global market uncertainties. This contrasted with declines seen in major markets like the US, China, the UK, and India. However, despite this growth, there is a pressing need for an innovation strategy to cultivate unicorn startups, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

MNI Indicators: MNI China Liquidity Index™ – Looser February Liquidity

Date 28/02/2024

Key Points – February Report

China’s interbank market liquidity conditions stood at a 22-month low in February as the central bank took action to loosen conditions ahead of the spring festival.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Regulatory Symposium Fosters A More Connected Asia-Pacific

Date 28/02/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) Regional Securities Regulatory Leadership Symposium was successfully concluded today, as more than 300 senior government officials, financial regulators and business leaders exchanged views on Asia-Pacific capital market developments.

Singapore Accounting And Corporate Regulatory Authority And Singapore Exchange Regulation: Climate Reporting To Help Companies Ride The Green Transition - All Listed Issuers To Report From FY2025 And Large Non-Listed Companies From FY2027

Date 28/02/2024

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) have provided details of mandatory climate reporting for listed issuers and large non-listed companies.

HKEX’s Response To HKSAR Government’s Budget

Date 28/02/2024

HKEX Chairman Laura M Cha and Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin  coomented with respect to the HKSAR Government’s Budget, announced today.

Hong Securities And Futures Commission Warns Public Of Suspicious Crypto-Related Product “Yieldnodes.com masternode pool”

Date 28/02/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warned the public of a suspicious investment product named “Yieldnodes.com masternode pool” (Product) and operated by Exceptional Media Limited, involving stake pooling arrangement associated with cryptocurrencies.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Welcomes Government Budget Measures

Date 28/02/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the measures proposed by the Financial Secretary Mr Paul Chan in the government’s 2024-2025 budget to further enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre.

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives To Soon Host The 35th Palm And Lauric Oils Conference & Exhibition (POC2024)

Date 28/02/2024

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia Derivatives”) will host the 35th edition of the Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (“POC2024”) from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The three-day conference continues to serve as a key gathering for industry leaders, subject matter experts and decision makers from around the world to discuss current challenges and emerging opportunities that will influence the global edible oils landscape.

SIFMA: T+1 In T-Minus 90 Days

Date 27/02/2024

The move to accelerated settlement of T+1 trading day is effective in T-minus 90 days.  SIFMA has been leading a working group of over 900 members, including buy and sell side firms, as well as smaller subgroups, in making the substantive preparations necessary to shorten the settlement cycle.