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Strong And Simple – Completing The Picture - Speech By David Bailey, Bank Of England, Executive Director, Prudential Policy, Given At The Building Societies Association

Date 20/09/2024

In his speech at the Building Societies Association (BSA). David Bailey talks about the PRA’s consultation paper (CP) on the capital-related aspects of the Strong and Simple prudential framework for small banks and building societies. The speech outlines the benefits of the Strong and Simple package, which includes targeted and proportionate changes to simplify the capital regime. He explains why this will be good for competition, competitiveness and growth.

The FIAB General Assembly At The BCBA

Date 20/09/2024

On the morning of 19 September, the 51st General Assembly of the Ibero-American Federation of Stock Exchanges took place at the Palacio Bursátil.

The participants agreed to meet again next year in Madrid, which will be hosted by Bolsas y Mercados Españoles.

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed First Interim Dividend For 2018

Date 20/09/2024

On 2 August 2024, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) announced that, pursuant to HKEX’s Articles of Association, the first interim dividend for 2018 of HK$3.64 per share, payable on 20 September 2018 and remaining unclaimed on 20 September 2024, would be forfeited and would revert to HKEX. Accordingly, the unclaimed first interim dividend for 2018 amounting to HK$18,268,406.07 is forfeited and reverts to HKEX today.

HKEX Announces Establishment Of Integrated Fund Platform Task Force

Date 20/09/2024

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Friday) the establishment of the Integrated Fund Platform (IFP) Task Force (Task Force), bringing together key industry stakeholders to support the development of a more efficient, diverse and vibrant fund distribution ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Derivatives Service Bureau Data Shows Industry Ready For UK UPI Reporting - UPI Reporting In The UK Comes Into Force On 30 September 2024

Date 20/09/2024

The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), the global golden source of reference data for OTC derivatives, today released data indicating industry readiness for the start of UK UPI (Unique Product Identifier) reporting on 30 September 2024 under revised UK EMIR rules. The UPI is reported to trade repositories so regulators can monitor the build-up of systemic risk across the OTC derivatives market. 

Vienna Stock Exchange: Mayr-Melnhof And Wienerberger Added To ATX Global Players Index, AUSTRIACARD Included In ATX Family

Date 20/09/2024

In accordance with the rules and regulations, the composition of the ATX Global Players index has been adjusted. This means that effective from Monday, 23 September, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and Wienerberger AG will be included in the ATX Global Players. BAWAG Group AG will be excluded from the index. This is the result of a review of the company's turnover. The ATX Global Players Index is composed of those prime market companies that generate more than 20% of their revenue outside Europe. At present, these are 16 index members. The sectors currently most represented in the index are industrial goods and services (29.5%), basic industries (27%), financials (24.2%), consumer products (13.8%), as well as technology and telecom (5.4%).

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 20/09/2024

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from September 20, 2024:

Sound Corporate Governance As Bedrock For Quality Listing Market - Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute’s 14th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference - Ms Julia Leung, Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Chief Executive Officer, 20 September 2024

Date 20/09/2024

Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to speak to you about corporate governance today. Thank you for your kind invitation.

I once heard corporate governance is like a good cup of coffee which is essential to a productive day at work. I look forward to sharing more with you today, including the initiatives in the pipeline to help our listed companies strengthen governance, protect shareholders’ interests and stay globally competitive.  

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Trading Hour Arrangements For 2024 National Day Holidays

Date 20/09/2024

In accordance with the Notice on 2024 DCE Market Holiday Arrangements, the trading hour arrangements of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for the 2024 National Day holidays are hereby notified as follows:

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission-Hong Kong Monetary Authority Joint Survey Shows Strong Rebound In Sales Of Investment Products In 2023

Date 20/09/2024

A joint survey by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on the sales of non-exchange-traded investment products by licensed corporations (LCs) and registered institutions (RIs) (Note 1) showed a 14% increase in total transaction to $4,338 billion (Note 2) in 2023 from $3,799 billion in 2022.