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Danske Bank Implements Broadridge’s Global Proxy Voting Solution To Enhance Investor Services

Date 16/10/2024

In a move to enhance client services globally, Danske Bank has implemented Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE: BR) leading global proxy voting technology.

Student Delegation From Hashmite University Visits The Amman Stock Exchange And Jordanian Capital Market Institutions

Date 16/10/2024

On Monday 10/14/2024, the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) received a student delegation from the Faculty of Business at Hashemite University as part of a field visit to the Jordanian capital market institutions (Jordan Securities Commission, Amman Stock Exchange, Securities Depository Center), to learn more about the nature of the work of the market institutions and about the latest legislative and regulatory developments. The CEO of the ASE, Mazen Wathaifi, welcomed the delegation, stressing that the ASE seeks to strengthen its partnership with universities and enhance awareness, knowledge and culture in everything related to the national capital market and link the theoretical aspect with the practical aspect.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Signs MOU With ADIB Securities To Develop An Integrated Digital Onboarding Platform To Elevate Investor Experience

Date 16/10/2024

• ADIB Securities app to provide easy access to ADX services through integrated Financial APIs
• New platform simplifies obtaining a National Investor Number (NIN) and eases access to investor trading accounts on ADX

Vienna-Prague Stock Exchange Group: Pioneering Role In Securities Settlement Via DLT

Date 16/10/2024

The Central Securities Depository in Prague (CSD Prague) – a subsidiary of the Prague Stock Exchange and thus part of the Vienna-Prague Stock Exchange Group – has been authorised to operate a distributed ledger technology (DLT) market infrastructure. CSD Prague is the first institution worldwide to receive this authorisation under the EU's DLT pilot regime. The approval was granted by the Czech National Bank and confirmed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). From 18 November 2024, CSD Prague will offer issuers of securities to register their issues in the newly created DLT-based register.

SkySparc And Kyriba Partner To Accelerate Treasury Transformation With Innovative Tools And Technology

Date 16/10/2024

SkySparc, a leading corporate and financial institutions solutions provider, and Kyriba, a global leader in liquidity performance, today announced a strategic partnership designed to enhance treasury management implementation and integration. This collaboration brings SkySparc's technology accelerators and deep implementation expertise to Kyriba's global client base, expected to significantly reduce time-to-benefit for treasurers worldwide.

Keynote Address, Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia, Skrine Conference 2024, ‘Lasting Strategies In A Changing World’, 16 October 2024

Date 16/10/2024

The title of this conference is lasting strategies in a changing world. This is apt as companies over the last decade have woken up to stakeholders expectations that making profit in itself, is not enough. The stakeholders now want to know how you made the Profit and indeed how you considered People and Planet in making the Profit. To meet these new expectations, we have seen companies integrating sustainability into their day-to-day operations.

HKEX Welcomes Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Policy Address

Date 16/10/2024

The HKEX issued the following  statement in response to the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address:

HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, said: “We warmly welcome today’s Policy Address by the Chief Executive of HKSAR, Mr John Lee. We thank the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government for their ongoing support of Hong Kong's capital markets, further building on their breadth and depth. The initiatives presented today will help promote market efficiency, boost transparency, diversify our product ecosystem, and elevate the attractiveness of our markets to our global investor base. At HKEX, we are committed to supporting the long-term development of Hong Kong's markets and its economy. We look forward to the continued collaboration with the HKSAR Government, the Securities and Futures Commission, and all our stakeholders, as together we write the next exciting chapter of Hong Kong’s IFC story.”

UK Financial Conduct Authority Launches Premium Finance Market Study Alongside New Government Insurance Taskforce

Date 16/10/2024

The FCA has announced a package of work in the insurance market amid concerns about rising prices, alongside the launch of the Government motor insurance taskforce.

Borsa Istanbul: Announcement About Changes Made Within The 10th Revision Of The Precious Metals And Precious Stones Market Procedure

Date 16/10/2024

Please click for Comparison Table of Changes in Precious Metals and Precious Stones Market Procedure (10th Revision)

Live From GITEX: DFSA And Moro Hub Strengthen Strategic Partnership, Reinforcing Dubai Financial Services Authority’s Evolution In IT And Cybersecurity Operations

Date 16/10/2024

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the financial services regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC, announced a strategic partnership to strengthen the DFSA’s approach to Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity operations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Waleed Al Awadhi, Chief Operating Officer of the DFSA and Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA, at GITEX Global 2024, signalling an evolution in the DFSA’s approach to IT and cybersecurity operations.