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Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Masterminds Behind The 2013 Penny Stocks Crash Convicted On Multiple Charges Of Market Manipulation And Cheating Of Financial Institutions

Date 05/05/2022

On 5 May 2022, Mr Soh Chee Wen (also known as John Soh), and Ms Quah Su-Ling (Quah) were convicted by the High Court for market manipulation and cheating offences involving an elaborate scheme to manipulate the shares of Blumont Group Ltd (Blumont), Asiasons Capital Ltd (Asiasons) and LionGold Corp Ltd (LionGold). Their conviction follows a trial of close to 200 days. Mr Soh and Ms Quah were convicted of a total of 180 and 169 charges respectively.

SGX RegCo - Regulator’s Column: Duties Of Directors Under The Listing Rules

Date 05/05/2022

Introduction

Good corporate governance is essential for the long-term and sustainable growth of a company. High standards of governance entail that companies put in place robust and appropriate structures, processes and people that consider the diverse interests of shareholders, customers, suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders. This is particularly important during the turbulent times of COVID-19, where directors and the executive management team work together to respond quickly to rapidly changing environments.

Statistics From Nasdaq Nordic Exchange April 2022

Date 05/05/2022

Monthly statistics including stock and derivative statistics:

• Volumes and Market cap
• Most traded companies
• Most active members
• Listings and member

Broadridge Wins Innovation In Governance And Proxy Voting Award At Global Custodian’s Leaders In Custody Awards

Date 05/05/2022

• Recognised as leaders in advancing corporate governance through proxy voting and disclosure services
• Samir Pandiri, President of Broadridge International, is inducted as a Global Custodian Legend

Temenos Introduces Everyone’s Banking Platform At The Temenos Community Forum 2022 - More Than 1,500 Attendees From Banks, Fintechs, BaaS Players And Partners Around The World To Gather At TCF In London

Date 05/05/2022

Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the cloud banking platform, today announced that more than 1,500 leaders from the world’s leading banks, fintechs, BaaS providers and Temenos partner ecosystem will come together at the Temenos Community Forum 2022 at the London Excel May 17-19. Registration is open, and an invitation can be requested here.

StoneX Implements Chronicle FIX solution - Speed, Flexibility And Reliability Key Factors In Chronicle Software Selection

Date 05/05/2022

Chronicle Software (Chronicle), the specialist provider of low-latency microservices and technology solutions for financial services, has been selected by StoneX to enhance its equities trading performance.

PNGX: DEFINE Initiative To Provide Training As Part Of The UNCDF Rapid Finance Facility Project

Date 05/05/2022

The UNCDF today launched its Rapid Finance Facility Project dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in PNG with digital and financial services.  The DEFINE Initiative, a private-sector collaboration of three core proponents – PNGX Markets; PNG Digital ICT Cluster; and Unkapt – will deliver its Business Skills Boost for Women Entrepreneurs Project (Skills project) as part of the UNCDF RFF Project.

SIX Exchange Regulation: Fine Against Rapid Nutrition PLC

Date 05/05/2022

The decision of the Sanctions Commission of SIX Group AG imposing a fine of CHF 100,000 on Rapid Nutrition PLC for multiple breaches of IFRS accounting standards has become effective after withdrawal from the arbitral proceedings

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report - April 2022

Date 05/05/2022

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and warrant trades)

• In April 2022, the average daily number of trades was up 19% on the pcp. The average daily value traded on-market of $6.1 billion was up 22% on the pcp. 
• Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 0.6% in April, up 0.2% on pcp. 
• Future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in April was an average of 13.4, compared to 11.7 in the pcp.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin - April 29, 2022, Issue 12

Date 05/05/2022

Click here to download Shenzhen Stock Exchange's market bulletin, issue 12.