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HKEX Launches MSCI China A 50 Connect Index Futures

Date 18/10/2021

• HKEX’s MSCI China A 50 Connect Index Futures starts trading today
• Launch marks major milestone in strengthening Hong Kong’s role as gateway to China for global investors
• Competitive and attractive new product launches with 6-month fee waiver on trading 

ASIC Proposes Extending Its CFD Product Intervention Order

Date 18/10/2021

ASIC has today released Consultation Paper 348 Extension of the CFD Product Intervention Order (CP 348), seeking feedback on a proposal to extend its product intervention order imposing conditions on the issue and distribution of contracts for difference (CFDs) to retail clients until it is revoked or sunsets on 1 April 2031.

Migration Of NZX Dairy Derivatives To SGX-DT - Amendments To Clearing And Settlement Rules And Procedures And NZX Derivatives Market Procedures

Date 17/10/2021

As previously announced to the market, New Zealand Exchange (NZX) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to unlock and accelerate the growth potential of NZX’s dairy derivatives. This partnership brings together the complementary capabilities of the NZX and SGX to scale up market distribution and liquidity in the global dairy derivatives markets.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority Publishes Markets Brief No. 24 On Suspicious Transaction And Order Reports

Date 17/10/2021

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has published Markets Brief No. 24 on Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STOR). The DFSA highlights and sets out information regarding the obligation to prevent and detect market abuse and to notify the DFSA through the notification of STOR.

Amman Stock Exchange: Tuesday Is A Public Holiday (Prophet Mohammed’s Birth)

Date 17/10/2021

According to the announcement issued by the Prime Minister on the occasion of Prophet Mohammed's Birth, the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will be closed on Tuesday the 19th of October, 2021. The ASE will resume its work on Wednesday the 20th of October, 2021.

Holiday On Thursday 21st Of October Replacing The 18th Of October At EGX

Date 17/10/2021

Thursday, 21st of October will be a holiday at the EGX, teplacing the 18th of October.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review - 9 October 2021 To 13 October 2021

Date 17/10/2021

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Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Two Former Senior Executives Of Convoy Global Jailed For Conspiracy To Defraud

Date 16/10/2021

Two former executive directors of Convoy Global Holdings Limited (Convoy Global) and two co-defendants were today jailed between four and seven months at the District Court after conviction of conspiracy to defraud the company and its board of directors and shareholders as well as the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) over the placement of bonds issued by Convoy Global.  The two former executive directors were also disqualified from being company directors for three years and two years respectively.

CalPERS Names Simiso Nzima Managing Investment Director Of Global Equity

Date 15/10/2021

CalPERS has named Simiso Nzima its managing investment director (MID) of global equity.

ICE Announces Completion Of Merger Between Bakkt And VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings

Date 15/10/2021

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that Bakkt Holdings, LLC (“Bakkt”), the transformative digital asset marketplace launched in 2018 by ICE and a marquee group of investors and strategic partners, has completed its merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings (NASDAQ: VIH), and will begin trading as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, October 18, under the ticker “BKKT”.