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Monetary Authority of Singapore Imposes Composition Penalty On Atrium Asia Investment Management, Reprimands CEO

Date 29/10/2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a composition penalty of S$1.9 million on Atrium Asia Investment Management Pte. Ltd. (AAIM) for breaches of MAS’ anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements. MAS has also issued a reprimand to AAIM’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Mintarja Oei, for failing to ensure AAIM’s compliance with MAS’ AML/CFT requirements.

DWS Xtrackers Becomes New Crypto ETP Issuer At SIX Swiss Exchange

Date 29/10/2024

Today, SIX welcomes DWS Xtrackers as the latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with cryptocurrency underlyings. DWS Xtrackers lists in total two new products, one on Bitcoin and one on Ethereum. With this launch, DWS Xtrackers becomes the 17th issuer of crypto ETPs on SIX, bringing the total number of listed crypto products to 376.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Trading Of Log Futures And Options Starts Respectively On November 18 And 19, 2024

Date 29/10/2024

On October 28, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) released notices on the listing and trading of log futures and options. Specifically, log futures will be listed on November 18 (Monday), 2024 , followed by log options on November 19 (Tuesday), 2024. Currently there is no night trading session for log futures and options.

Corporate Malaysia Runs Under The Stars For The 8th Edition Of Bursa Bull Charge! RM1 Million Funds Raised For Climate Action And Environmental Protection Initiatives

Date 29/10/2024

Bursa Malaysia’s flagship corporate charity run, the Bursa Bull Charge, returned for its 8th edition last Saturday, 26 October 2024, uniting capital market participants to run for a good cause - driving climate action.

Japan Exchange Group: Establishment Of Independent Directors' Investigation Committee

Date 29/10/2024

As announced in "Notice Regarding Media Reports" released on October 23, 2024, an employee of Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc., a subsidiary of Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX), is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) on suspicion of violation of insider trading regulations. JPX Group is and will continue making every effort to cooperate with all aspects of the SESC's investigation. We offer our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and concern this is causing among our listed companies and other related parties.

ASIC Annual Forum Program Announced, Limited Registrations Remain

Date 29/10/2024

ASIC has released the full program for the ASIC Annual Forum and dinner to be held on 14–15 November 2024 in Sydney.

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. And Consolidated Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Results For The Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Based On IFRS), Unaudited

Date 29/10/2024

During the current interim consolidated accounting period (from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024), JPX Group recorded operating revenue of ¥81,810 million (increased 11.5% from the same period of the previous fiscal year (i.e., year on year)), and operating expenses were ¥35,022 million (increased 2.0% year on year). As a result, JPX Group recorded operating income of ¥47,718 million (increased 7.2% year on year) and income before income tax of ¥47,726 million (increased 7.2% year on year).

ASIC Warns Governance Gap Could Emerge In First Report On AI Adoption By Licensees

Date 29/10/2024

ASIC is urging financial services and credit licensees to ensure their governance practices keep pace with their accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

Cancelled — CFTC: October 29 Commission Open Meeting

Date 28/10/2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Open Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 29, has been cancelled. The matters under consideration will be completed through the Commission’s seriatim process.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury: Additional Information On Final Regulations Implementing Outbound Investment Executive Order (E.O. 14105)

Date 28/10/2024

Background

On October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued final regulations (the Final Rule) implementing Executive Order 14105, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern,” issued by President Biden on August 9, 2023 (the Outbound Order). The Final Rule provides the operative regulations and explanatory discussion regarding their intent and application. The regulations go into effect on January 2, 2025.