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Chen Huaping Appointed As Secretary Of The CPC Shenzhen Stock Exchange Committee

Date 07/12/2021

In the afternoon of December 6, SZSE held an expanded meeting of the leading group. Appointed by the leadership of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, the comrade in chief of the relevant cadre bureau of the Organization Department announced the decision of the the CPC Central Committee: Chen Huaping would serve as the Secretary of the Party Committee of Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).

Amman Stock Exchange In Partnership With UNDP And UNGC In Jordan Held A Roundtable Discussion On The Importance Of Sustainability Reporting

Date 07/12/2021

Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Global Compact Network (UNGC) in Jordan held a CEO/Chairperson roundtable discussion on the role of business in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the importance of sustainability reporting.

UK Financial Conduct Authority To Introduce New Consumer Duty To Drive A Shift In Industry Mindset – Comment By Anne Fairweather, Head Of Government Affairs & Public Policy At Hargreaves Lansdown

Date 07/12/2021

• New plans from the FCA will ensure a higher standard of consumer protection for users of financial services.
• Today’s consultation takes on board feedback from and engagement with the industry and consumer groups following initial proposals published in May.
• It sets out more developed proposals for new rules which will require firms to focus on supporting and empowering their customers to make good financial decision and avoiding foreseeable harm at every stage of the customer relationship.
• Firms will have to review their products and services against this new standard and the consultation period gives providers the opportunity to engage with the FCA as the details are worked through.

Euronext Announces Volumes For November 2021

Date 07/12/2021

Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, today announced trading volumes for November 2021.

Launchpool Partners With Archax For Equity Raises - Expands Capital Raising Options For Clients With Access To FCA Regulated Platform

Date 07/12/2021

Launchpool, the token-based community crowdfunding platform, is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Archax, the first FCA regulated digital securities exchange, broker and custodian. This partnership will provide new services for all stakeholders, the Launchpool community and investment funds, as well as offering projects optionality when raising capital.

FTSE SET Index Series December 2021 Semi-Annual Review

Date 07/12/2021

FTSE Russell jointly with The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today announces the result of December 2021 semi-annual review for FTSE SET Index Series as follows:

EGX Chairs Annual Meetings Of FEAS

Date 07/12/2021

Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Chairman of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) and Executive Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) chaired the annual meetings of FEAS held in Yerevan, Armenia in November 2021.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Conducts“Constitution Week”Publicity Campaign

Date 07/12/2021

To further implement Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and guiding principles of the sixth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, SZSE recently carried out the fourth “Constitution Week” publicity campaign with the theme of “To thoroughly learn and implement Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and stick to the development path of capital market with Chinese characteristics” for market investors and all officials and employees in an innovative way according to the unified plan of China Securities Regulatory Commission. The event is aimed at carrying forward the spirit of the Constitution, upholding the constitutional authority, practicing the rule of law, promoting rule of law development and further learning and publicizing the Constitution. The model of interactive learning was leveraged through video to create good atmosphere for respecting, learning, observing and using laws across the market, laying a rule of law foundation for boosting capital market reform and development.

Keynote Address At FIA Asia Derivatives Conference By SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye

Date 07/12/2021

Introduction

1) Congratulations to our friends at the FIA for bringing together the industry, virtually, once again. We applaud your efforts in putting together a strong agenda for the Asia Derivatives Conference year after year – well done.

2) The global derivatives space remains a linchpin of the world economy and as the leading industry group, the FIA plays an important role in supporting open markets and upholding the integrity of the financial system. Your advocacy work, amid the challenging business and regulatory landscape, continues to make a difference for the community.

Clearstream Launches A New Sustainability Service For Fund Distributors

Date 07/12/2021

Clearstream, Deutsche Börse’s post-trade services provider, launches a new sustainability service for fund distributors, in collaboration with Clarity AI. Going forward, fund distributor clients of Clearstream Fund Centre can get detailed insight into sustainability characteristics of investment funds via the Fund Compass application.