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"Wiener Börse Punsch": Capital Market Community Once Again Provided Important Financial Jump "START"

Date 24/11/2023

Drinking punch for a good cause: the “Wiener Börse Punsch” has been a fixed date in the calendar of the Austrian financial community for over two decades. The charitable nature of the event is also a tradition, and this year it once again supported the education and integration initiative "START-Stipendien" with a donation campaign. At yesterday's 21nd edition of the evening event, over 600 guests gathered in the courtyard of Palais Caprara-Geymüller, headquarter of the Vienna Stock Exchange, in a pre-Christmas atmosphere.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Welcomes Industry Report On Fund Tokenisation

Date 24/11/2023

We welcome the Technology Working Group’s report on fund tokenisation models. The report sets out how firms can develop such models within the existing legal and regulatory framework.

ACER To Decide On Amending The Methodology For Coordinating Operational Security Analysis In The Electricity Systems

Date 24/11/2023

On 17 November 2023, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), on behalf of Transmission System Operators (TSOs), submitted to ACER an amendment proposal to the methodology for coordinating operational security analysis (CSAM). Following the receipt of the TSOs’ proposal, ACER has initiated a procedure to decide on these amendments.

Update On The Bank Of England And UK Financial Conduct Authority Memorandum Of Understanding For Supervision Of Market Infrastructure

Date 24/11/2023

To review the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which provides the framework for supervisory co-operation the Bank and FCA held a consultation with FMIs to review their co-operation regarding market infrastructure in 2022.

SET-Listed Companies’ 9-Month Performance Affected By Weak Oil Prices And Economic Slowdown

Date 24/11/2023

• 9M sales dropped to THB 12.73 trn
• 9M net profits down  10.6% to THB 740.81 bln 
• D/E ratio down to 1.55 times at end-Sep 2023

HKEX Adds Indonesia Stock Exchange As Recognised Stock Exchange

Date 24/11/2023

• Recognised Stock Exchange status allows companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), to apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong
• IDX joins 16 other international exchanges around the world, already accepted as RSEs

Betashares Launches ETF Tracking Solactive Global ex-Australia Cash Flow Kings Index Providing Investors Access To Leading Global Cash Flow Generators

Date 24/11/2023

Cash flow is a fundamental metric for evaluating the financial health and resilience of a business. However, amid today’s volatile macroeconomic environment of high inflation, rising interest rates, and market uncertainty, it can be difficult for companies to consistently generate stable cash flows and maintain a strong balance sheet. In this context, Solactive is pleased to announce that Betashares, a leading Australian fund manager, has expanded its engagement with the German index provider by launching the Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF, which tracks the Solactive Global ex-Australia Cash Flow Kings Index.

HKEX To Launch China Treasury Bond Futures

Date 24/11/2023

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Friday) its plans to launch China Treasury Bond Futures (Treasury Bond Futures) in Hong Kong, subject to regulatory approval.

Hong Kong To Launch China Treasury Bond Futures

Date 24/11/2023

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced today that China treasury bond futures contracts will be launched in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is making preparations for the launch, including proposing amendments to relevant rules. HKEX will announce the details and the launch date as soon as practicable.

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Facilitating High-Quality Development of the Capital Market: Index and Index Investment Development at Right Time - Successful Convening of the 2023 Index Investment Forum

Date 24/11/2023

On November 23, the 2023 Index Investment Forum was successfully held. Cai Jianchun, Deputy Party Secretary and President of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), delivered a speech at the event. Gathering over a hundred institutions, the 2023 Index Investment Forum focused on cutting-edge topics related to index investment and engaged in discussions about innovative trends and the role of index investment in supporting investment-side reforms, thus further facilitating its development.