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Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Issues Restriction Notice To GA (Int'l) Capital Management Limited And Conducts Search Operation

Date 06/06/2025

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a restriction notice to GA (Int'l) Capital Management Limited (GCML) due to concerns regarding its reliability, integrity and ability to carry on its regulated activities competently, honestly and fairly, and hence, its fitness and properness to remain licensed.

SET Seeks Market Consultation On Revised Free Float And IPO Distribution Requirements For New Listings Until June 25, 2025

Date 06/06/2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is reviewing free float and initial public offering (IPO) distribution requirements for new listings on SET and the Market for Alternative Investment (mai). The proposed amendments aim to provide a clearer, internationally-aligned regulatory framework, enhance the Thai capital market's attractiveness as a listing venue, and strengthen its regional competitiveness in line with SET's strategic goals of unlocking growth opportunities and solidifying its position as a premier listing hub for flagship domestic and international businesses.

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Joins Global Regulatory Effort To Curb Activities Of Unauthorised Finfluencers

Date 06/06/2025

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is joining regulators across the globe to curb activities of unlawful financial influencers (finfluencers) who are putting millions of social media users at risk by touting financial products or services illegally.

ASIC Grants Limited No-Action Position For Deficient Advice Fee Written Consents

Date 06/06/2025

ASIC is calling on financial advisers and superannuation trustees to ensure they are complying with client consent requirements when entering into ongoing fee arrangements (OFAs).  

Opening Remarks By Pol De Win, Head Of Global Sales & Origination, SGX Group At The Securities Market Opening Ceremony For Oiltek International Limited

Date 06/06/2025

Good morning everyone and welcome to SGX’s securities market opening ceremony.  I would like to extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guests from Oiltek International: 

• Mr Hew Koon Chan, Non-Executive Chairman & Independent Director, 
• Mr Henry Yong, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, 
• And members of the Board 

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Releases Report On Macroeconomic And Foreign Exchange Policies Of Major Trading Partners Of The United States

Date 05/06/2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury delivered its semiannual Report to Congress on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States.  In this Report, Treasury reviewed and assessed the policies of major U.S. trading partners, comprising about 78 percent of U.S. foreign trade in goods and services, during the four quarters through December 2024.

A Young Old: Remarks At The Third Annual Conference On Emerging Trends In Asset Management, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Washington D.C., June 5, 2025

Date 05/06/2025

Thank you, Natasha [Vij Greiner]. Good morning and welcome to the Third Annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management. Before I begin, I must remind you that my views are my own as a Commissioner and not necessarily those of the SEC or my fellow Commissioners.

Nodal Exchange Achieves Record Trading Volume In Power And Environmental Markets In May

Date 05/06/2025

Nodal Exchange today announced new records in power and environmental futures. In power, Nodal set a calendar month record for May with traded power futures volume of 258 million MWh, up 5% from 245 million MWh in May 2024. Nodal continues to be the market leader in North American power futures with 57% share of open interest at the end of May with 1.493 billion MWh of open interest representing $146 billion of notional value based on both sides.

SIFMA Fixed Income Market Close Recommendation In The U.S., The U.K., And Japan For Juneteenth

Date 05/06/2025

SIFMA confirmed its previous recommendation for a full market close on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the trading of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities in the U.S., the U.K., and Japan in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Quarterly Adjustment Of GPW Benchmark Indices

Date 05/06/2025

GPW Benchmark announces the quarterly adjustment of WIG20, mWIG40, sWIG80 and WIG30 indices portfolios. Changes will come into force after close of business on June 20, 2025.