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Nigerian Exchange Weekly Market Report For The Week Ended 16 August 2024

Date 16/08/2024

A total turnover of 2.033 billion shares worth N42.155 billion in 45,157 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 2.679 billion shares valued at N49.017 billion that exchanged hands last week in 47,451 deals

Annual Report Of The Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System

Date 16/08/2024

This report covers the calendar-year operations and activities carried out by the Board in its five key functional areas: (1) monetary policy, (2) financial stability, (3) supervision and regulation, (4) payment system and Reserve Bank oversight, and (5) consumer and community affairs.

Uganda Securities Exchange Joins Phase 2 Of The African Exchanges Linkage Project

Date 16/08/2024

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) is pleased to announce that the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has officially joined Phase 2 of the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP). With this inclusion, the AELP now comprises ten participating exchanges representing 17 countries, enhancing the potential for cross-border trading, collaboration, and capacity building across the continent.

Bank Of England: Change In Collateral Eligibility Criteria For Regulated Covered Bonds In The Bank’s Sterling Monetary Framework - Market Notice 16 August 2024

Date 16/08/2024

From 1 September, to be eligible as Level B collateral in the Bank’s Sterling Monetary Framework, the minimum original issue size of a UK, French or German Regulated Covered Bond will be lowered to £500 million or €500 million, from £1 billion or €1 billion.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary, 16 August 2024

Date 16/08/2024

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly summary.

HFR Media Reference Guide - Updated To 15 August 2024

Date 16/08/2024

Click here to download the latest HFR of reference slides on global hedge funds performance data.

Borsa Istanbul: Announcement About The Changes In The BIST Market Cap Weighted Stock Indices Methodology

Date 16/08/2024

Please click for the relevant Announcement.

Please click for the BIST KYD Indices Methodology (Track-changes format).

Please click for the BIST KYD Indices Methodology (Final version).

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Consultation Paper On A New Phase Of Paperless Listing Reforms

Date 16/08/2024

• The Exchange seeks market feedback on proposals to further expand its paperless listing regime
• The proposals aim to modernise market infrastructure and enhance operational and regulatory efficiency
• Market feedback is sought over two-month consultation period

PwC Fined £15 Million For Failing To Alert The UK Financial Conduct Authority To Suspected Fraudulent Activity At London Capital & Finance Plc

Date 16/08/2024

The FCA has fined PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) for failing to report to the regulator their belief that London Capital & Finance plc (LCF) might be involved in fraudulent activity. This is the first time the FCA has fined an audit firm.

Bank Of England: Chancellor Appoints Professor Alan Taylor As Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee

Date 16/08/2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has today confirmed that Professor Alan Taylor will join the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 2 September for a 3-year term, replacing current external member Professor Jonathan Haskel who has been on the MPC since September 2018.