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Amman Stock Exchange: Scientific Symposium Entitled "Governance And Sustainability" At Yarmouk University

Date 14/11/2024

Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in cooperation with the Faculty of business at the Yarmouk University held a seminar entitled " governance and sustainability at the ASE” on Monday, 11/11/2024, in the presence of a number of faculty members and university students. The ASE's participation in holding such lectures comes within the framework of the ASE's policy, its social responsibility and its keenness to strengthen its partnership with universities, spread knowledge and investment culture in everything related to the national capital market, investing in securities and linking the theoretical side with the practical side.

ACER’s Report On EU Electricity Wholesale Market Integration Shows Progress But Challenges Persist

Date 14/11/2024

The annual ACER report on EU electricity wholesale market integration:

• Evaluates progress in EU electricity market integration across all market time periods (forward, day-ahead, intraday).
• Highlights challenges in integrating balancing markets, developing forward markets, and the slow progress in implementing methodologies that define operations in day-ahead and intraday markets.
• Outlines ACER's recommendations and ongoing efforts to improve electricity market efficiency, infrastructure investment and usage, and enhance flexibility through demand response.

The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority And The Real Estate General Authority Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Regulate Real Estate Contributions

Date 14/11/2024

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to regulate real estate contribution activities in the Kingdom.

Qatar Stock Exchange Concludes Investment Campaign In New York To Showcase Qatari Listed Companies

Date 14/11/2024

Qatar Stock Exchange (‘QSE’) again led a delegation of its leading listed companies to New York this week, at a roadshow which took place on November 12 and 13, hosted at Bank of America’s offices. The roadshow, was part of QSE’s strategy to expand its investor base, attract further foreign investment and showcase the strength and potential of Qatar’s capital markets.

"Achieving Scale and Impact in Transition Finance" - Opening Remarks by Mr Leong Sing Chiong, Deputy Managing Director (Markets & Development), Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the COP29 Singapore Pavilion, Finance Day, on 14 November 2024

Date 14/11/2024

1. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Thank you for joining us at the Singapore Pavilion on Finance Day.

2. We know that transitioning our energy systems and economies to achieve net zero will require massive capital investments into new technologies and infrastructure.

Shanghai Gold Exchange: Notice On Strengthening Market Risk Control In The Near Term

Date 14/11/2024

Recently, there has been a continuous significant fluctuation in the prices of precious metals. We request that all members continue to meticulously prepare and execute emergency risk management plans to maintain stable market operations, advise investors to take necessary risk prevention measures, manage their positions prudently, and engage in rational investment practices.  

The International Platform On Sustainable Finance Presents The Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy To Enhance Interoperability Of Taxonomies Across EU, China And Singapore

Date 14/11/2024

The International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) today presented the Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy (M-CGT), a comparison of the sustainable finance taxonomies of China, the EU and Singapore.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: The Transition Credits Coalition (TRACTION) Outlines Integrity, Scalability And Demand Considerations In Utilising Transition Credits To Accelerate The Early Retirement Of Coal-Fired Power Plants

Date 14/11/2024

The Transition Credits Coalition (TRACTION), convened and launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) last year, today released an interim report outlining insights and considerations on the use of transition credits to accelerate the early retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs). This builds on the joint working paper published in September 2023 that laid out a proposed concept and framework to scale the early retirement of CFPPs in Asia through the generation of high-integrity transition credits.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On The Listing Benchmark Prices Of Log Futures Contracts

Date 14/11/2024

In accordance with the Trading Rules of Dalian Commodity Exchange and other rules, the listing benchmark prices of Log futures contracts are released as follows:

• LG Contract 2507   810 CNY / Cubic Meter
• LG Contract 2509   810 CNY / Cubic Meter
• LG Contract 2511   810 CNY / Cubic Meter

ASIC Annual Forum 2024: Enforcement Session Opening Remarks - Enforcement Session Opening Speech By ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court At The ASIC Annual Forum, 14 November 2024

Date 14/11/2024

KEY POINTS

• 2024 has been a significant year. Our new investigations have jumped by 25%, and our civil enforcement cases have similarly increased. In addition, we have seen a lot of ‘firsts’.
• Turning to 2025, and recognising current cost of living pressures, we have selected our enforcement priorities for the coming year with a focus on protecting consumers from financial harm.
• These priorities communicate our intent to industry and our stakeholders and give a clear indication of where we will direct our resources and expertise.