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Bursa Malaysia Announces RM272.9 Million Profit After Tax And Minority Interest For The Nine Months Ended 30 September 2020

Date 27/10/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) recorded a Profit After Tax and Minority Interest (“PATAMI”) of RM272.9 million for the nine-month financial period ended 30 September 2020 (“9M2020”), a 94.5% increase from RM140.3 million reported in the previous corresponding period ended 30 September 2019 (“9M2019”). The increase in PATAMI is due to higher operating revenue, which increased by 55.0% to RM554.0 million from the previous corresponding period.

Glittering Of London, New York & Shanghai Gold, Endeavoring To Build A Brand-New Global Gold Market

Date 27/10/2020

The 2nd Bund Summit themed “Crisis and Opportunities: New Finance and New Economy in a New Situation” from Oct.23rd to 25th, 2020 in Shanghai concluded with great success. On Oct.25th, the cloud session entitled GLITTERING of London, New York & Shanghai Gold, Endeavoring to Build a Brand-new Global Gold Market.co-hosted by Shanghai Gold Exchange and the Bund Summit Organizing Committee kicked off in both virtual and in-person manner, and attracted more than 500,000 virtual attendees worldwide.

Icelandic Salmon Admitted To Trading On Oslo Bors

Date 27/10/2020

The seafood company Icelandic Salmon has today been admitted to trading on Merkur Market (ticker code: ISLAX-ME).

Kinesis Aims To Reform Global Monetary Systems With New Kinesis Money Platform

Date 27/10/2020

Kinesis, the monetary system, based 1:1 on allocated physical gold and silver, today announces the launch of its new Kinesis money platform. The fully redesigned platform offers a suite of new functions for users to make best use of its progressive technology.

PAG Chooses Broadridge To Modernize Portfolio Management Technology, Bolster Private Debt Operations

Date 27/10/2020

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader, announced that PAG, one of the world’s largest Asia-focused investment groups, has chosen  Broadridge as a cloud-based portfolio management technology provider. The enhancement will support PAG’s capabilities for its private debt operations.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Update On Progress Toward Further Efficiency And Transparency In The Screening Procedures For Licensing And Registration Of Financial Businesses

Date 27/10/2020

Since the 2016 fiscal year, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has indicated its policy direction to “execute proper progress management for registration/licensing procedures through listing for greater efficiency and transparency of financial regulation,” and has announced its action plan and specific initiatives.*
*https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/news/2017/20170210-1.html
  https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/news/2017/20171107.html
  https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/news/2018/20180604.html
  https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/news/2019/20190927.html (FSA website)

InvestHK Unveils Headline Speakers And Event Agenda For Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020 - Asia’s Annual Global Fintech Event - 350+ Global Speakers, 25,000+ Participants From Over 70 Economies Are Expected To Attend This Year’s HKFW 2020, Which Will Be Taking Place Virtually Next Week

Date 27/10/2020

Senate Economics Legislation Committee – Budget Estimates: Opening Statement By Karen Chester, ASIC Acting Chair, At The Senate Economics Legislation Committee – Budget Estimates, 27 October 2020

Date 27/10/2020

Thank you Mr Chairman, and good afternoon Committee members. I do have a brief opening statement and then we would be happy to take your questions.

SIFMA Comments On The Department Of Labor Proposed Rulemaking On Independent Contractor Status

Date 26/10/2020

SIFMA submitted a comment letter today on the Department of Labor’s notice of proposed rulemaking to revise its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposed rule would replace the existing six-factor “economic realities” test with a similar but streamlined test that ultimately answers whether a worker is in business for themselves or is economically dependent on the employer for work.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 26/10/2020

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of October 15, 2020