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FINRA Correspondence With Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, April-June 2023

Date 27/07/2023

In the interest of transparency and clarity, FINRA is posting the correspondence between FINRA and Next Bridge Hydrocarbons referenced in their July 26, 2023, press release.

ESG Compliance Critical To Attracting Investments In Capital Market – Divisional Head, Capital Markets, Nigerian Exchange, Jude Chiemeka

Date 27/07/2023

The Divisional Head, Capital Markets at Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka, has highlighted the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance and the democratization of data in attracting investments and enhancing stock liquidity in the Nigerian capital market.

Ontario Securities Commission Publishes Summary Report For Dealers, Advisers And Investment Fund Managers

Date 27/07/2023

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published its 2023 summary report for dealers, advisers and investment fund managers, which provides information to help registrants comply with requirements under Ontario securities law.

SEC Charges Florida Resident With Operating $35 Million Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Church Members

Date 27/07/2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Brent Seaman of Naples, Florida, and various entities he managed for fraudulently raising approximately $35 million from at least 60 investors through an unregistered securities offering. Many of these investors were elderly, retired, and connected to a Naples church where Seaman was an active member.

DFM Reports 77% Upsurge In Net Profit During The First Half Of 2023 To AED 112.2 Million

Date 27/07/2023

• DFM attracted 25,699 new investors in the first half of 2023, 74% of which were foreign investors.
• The trading value for the first half of 2023 reached AED 46 billion.
• The DFM General Index went up 14% in the first half of the year and market capitalization increased by 12% to AED 652 billion.
• Institutional investors accounted for 57% of trading value in the first half of the year.

Euronext Announces Launch Of A Share Repurchase Programme Of €200 Million

Date 27/07/2023

Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, today announced a share repurchase programme (the ‘Programme’) for a maximum amount of €200 million.

Euronext Publishes Q2 2023 Results And Announces A Share Repurchase Programme - Solid Quarter Driven By Organic Growth In Non-Volume-Related Business And Robust Market Share And Yield Performance In Cash Trading

Date 27/07/2023

Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, today publishes its results for the second quarter of 2023.

Moscow Exchange: Collateral For Stress Changes

Date 27/07/2023

CCP NCC changes the collateral for stress parameters starting from August 3rd, 2023:

MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald Options - Change To Opening And Intra-Day Quote Width Requirements For Certain Symbols Effective July 28, 2023

Date 27/07/2023

MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald Options have expanded the maximum valid bid/ask differentials for Market Makers for certain symbols traded on the Exchanges. The expanded bid/ask differentials for the symbols will be in effect beginning Friday, July 28, 2023.

BIS: Principles For Financial Market Infrastructures - Executive Summary

Date 27/07/2023

The Principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMI) are the international standards aimed at ensuring that the infrastructure supporting financial markets is robust enough to withstand financial or operational shocks. This set of principles was issued by the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) in 2012 and is considered one of the key standards for sound financial systems, along with the Basel Core Principles and the Insurance Core Principles, that the international community considers essential to strengthening and preserving financial stability.