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Asset Managers Look To Cloud And AI To Drive Covid-19 Recovery, Survey For Temenos Finds

Date 26/08/2021

• A global study of asset management professionals reveals investment over the coming 12 months will focus on technology and data infrastructure, and ensuring ESG compliance
• Data analytics, robotic process automation, and AI are the most critical technologies for business development, and 62% say cloud-native solutions will have a pivotal role in their IT strategy
• To improve levels of operational efficiency, 83% of asset managers say they will extend their strategic alliances with asset servicing and tech partners

Moscow Exchange: Market Making Programs For Equity Market To Be Updated

Date 26/08/2021

On 1 September 2021, changes to the MOEX Global market making program for international securities will come into effect. The program has been amended to include new instruments.

The 1st Anniversary Of The Launch Of The ChiNext Board Reform And The Pilot Project Of The Registration-based IPO System:Support Innovation-Oriented Enterprises And Serve High-Quality Development

Date 26/08/2021

In April 2020, the Central Committee for Deepening Overall Reform approved the Overall Implementation Plan for the Reform of the ChiNext Board and the Pilot Project of the Registration-based IPO System, marking the official launch of the reform of the ChiNext Board and the pilot project of the registration-based IPO system.

Keynote Address By Tan Boon Gin, CEO Of SGX RegCo, At The Launch Of The Company Secretaries Network By Singapore Institute Of Directors

Date 26/08/2021

1. Thank you everyone for the kind invitation for me to speak today.

2. Let me start by applauding this new network SID has formed for company secretaries. I think it is a very good way to connect, exchange ideas, and support each other, especially because you play such an important role in ensuring good corporate governance.  I certainly look forward to working with all of you as part of the community to achieve our common goal of promoting trust and confidence in our markets.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Off-Floor Transactions Report (August 26, 2021)

Date 26/08/2021

The Off-floor Transactions were executed as follows on August 26th, 2021.

NZX Reports Market Growth And Diversification In H1 2021

Date 26/08/2021

• Operating earnings1 of $16.9m, down 3.5% 
• Net profit after tax (NPAT) of $7.6m, down 16.0% 
• Interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share, fully imputed 
• Capital raised $7.3b, down 10.6% 
• Total value traded $27.1b, down 2.8% from COVID record 
• Strong growth for Smartshares’ FUM up 44.3% and NZX Wealth Technologies’ FUA up 151.1% 
• FY2021 operating earnings guidance range remains at $32.0m to $35.5m

ASIC: NAB To Pay $18.5 Million Penalty For Fee Disclosure Statement Failures

Date 26/08/2021

The Federal Court has ordered National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) to pay an $18.5 million penalty for failures relating to misleading fee disclosure statements.

NZX Senior Leadership Changes

Date 26/08/2021

NZX has the ambition to be a diversified financial markets infrastructure and services business. Our purpose is to deliver enduring markets, capital pathways and investment opportunities that help deliver economic success for New Zealand.

ASIC Publishes Corporate Plan 2021-25

Date 26/08/2021

ASIC’s Corporate Plan 2021-25 outlines our priorities over the next four years to achieve a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.

Opening Remarks By Tan Boon Gin, CEO of SGX RegCo, At The Launch Of Public Consultations On Mandating Of Climate Reporting And Introducing Board Diversity Disclosures

Date 26/08/2021

Good morning everyone.

1.I am sure all of you are closely tracking the developments on the sustainability front globally given its importance.