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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Rationalises Leverage Requirements And Introduces Additional Disclosures For REITs

Date 28/11/2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued revisions to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (Code) to rationalise leverage requirements for the REIT sector. This follows the broad support received across respondents of various categories[1] during a public consultation from July to August 2024. 

Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Summary

Date 28/11/2024

The average daily trading volume for the period 24/11 – 28/11 reached JD (4.8) million compared to JD (4.5) million for the last week, a increase of (6.7%). The total trading volume during the week reached JD(23.9) million compared to JD (22.4) million during the last week. Trading a total of (20.1) million shares through (10798) transactions.

Bruton Limited Lists On Euronext Growth Oslo

Date 28/11/2024

• Market capitalisation of approximately NOK 515 million
• The tenth listing of the year on Euronext Oslo Børs’ markets
• 42nd listing on Euronext in 2024 and the tenth international listing

UK Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Further Views On Enforcement Transparency Proposals

Date 28/11/2024

The FCA has published the second phase of its consultation on proposals for a measured increase in transparency about its enforcement investigations, and set out plans for further engagement after significant concerns were raised in relation to the original consultation.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: China Forestry’s Former Chairman And CEO Sanctioned For Market Misconduct

Date 28/11/2024

The Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) has ordered Mr Li Han Chun, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of China Forestry Holdings Company Limited (China Forestry), and his investment vehicle, Top Wisdom Overseas Holdings Limited (Top Wisdom), to disgorge $353,430,000 which represents the loss they avoided by insider dealing of China Forestry’s shares (Notes 1 to 5).

FSB Notes Significant Progress In Strengthening The Regulation And Supervision Of Investment Funds In Brazil

Date 28/11/2024

• Peer review finds Brazilian authorities have taken significant steps to strengthen the regulation and supervision of investment funds.
• Review recommends further work to improve authorities’ ability to monitor vulnerabilities associated with investment funds’ activities.

HKEX: Adjustment Of PA GOODDOCTOR Structured Products, Futures And Options

Date 28/11/2024

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (PA GOODDOCTOR) structured products, futures and options to account for PA GOODDOCTOR’s special dividend issuance.

Nasscom Signs MoU With DIFC To Strengthen Fintech And Innovation Collaboration, Enhancing Global Opportunities For Indian Tech Companies

Date 28/11/2024

Nasscom, the leading voice of the USD 254bn technology industry in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. The MoU was signed in the presence of Rajesh Nambiar, President Nasscom and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority.

Latest UK Labour Market Trends For Risk And Compliance - FinTech Growth Reshapes Risk And Compliance Hiring Landscape: Morgan McKinley

Date 28/11/2024

• Fintech Risk & Compliance vacancies are projected to rise by 28%
• Fintech compliance roles to grow 56% in 2024
• Greater London set for 72% vacancy growth, leading the UK in 2024
• City stands out with the substantial growth in vacancies by 46%

Reem Finance Selects Temenos To Power New Digital Community Bank In The UAE - Temenos SaaS Enables Rapid Time-To-Market And Streamlined Scalability, Ensuring Agility And Efficiency As The Business Grows

Date 28/11/2024

Temenos today announces that Reem Finance, a leading corporate and retail finance specialist licensed and regulated by the UAE Central Bank, has selected Temenos to power a new digital community bank in the United Arab Emirates.