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Debtors Africa In Partnership With Proshare Launches Searchable Database On Delinquent Debtors And Report On NPLs

Date 18/05/2020

Debtors Africa – an independent searchable database of recalcitrant and delinquent debtors in Africa was launched into the market today, in addition a Debtors Report - a comprehensive analysis of the Debt/Non-Performing Loans Situation in the Nigerian Banking Industry was also presented for information.
VC Deal Volume In APAC Recovered In March 2020, But Big Ticket Deals Mostly Non-Existent, Finds GlobalData

Date 18/05/2020

Venture capital (VC) investment activity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region showcased some signs of recovery during the end of COVID-19 hit first quarter (Q1) of 2020. However, big ticket deals remained mostly non-existent with low value deals (investment <=US$10m) continuing to account for the majority of the VC investment volume during the quarter, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Consultation Conclusions On The Eligibility Of Weighted Voting Right Companies And Secondary-Listed Companies For Inclusion In The Hang Seng Index And The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index

Date 18/05/2020

Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (“Hang Seng Indexes”) conducted a consultation during the first quarter of 2020 regarding the eligibility of weighted voting rights companies (“WVRs”) and secondary-listed companies for inclusion in the Hang Seng Index (“HSI”) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (“HSCEI”). The consultation also covered various other matters related to the HSI and the HSCEI.
Trading Technologies And Zhengzhou Esunny Information Technology Partner To Provide Connectivity To Chinese Derivatives Markets

Date 18/05/2020

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global provider of high-performance professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions, and Zhengzhou Esunny Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Esunny), the leading Chinese trading platform provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Zhengzhou Exchange, today announced a strategic partnership to develop a joint technology solution that connects Trading Technologies’ TT® platform and Esunny’s platform. The linkage of the two platforms will provide an infrastructure for both international brokers and the global trading community to access Chinese derivatives markets, including the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFE), Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), International Energy Exchange (INE), Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE).
COVID-19 Outbreak Will Drive Digital Payments In Hong Kong, Says GlobalData

Date 18/05/2020

As shoppers and consumers across Hong Kong continue to adjust to social distancing measures due to health concerns amid coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, cash payments are set to decline and card payments will rise over the next four years, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Taiwan Futures Exchange And Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 18/05/2020

The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) and the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad (BMD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to pursue a mutually beneficial business partnership. The two exchanges will share information and best practices pertaining to product development, market operations, and in the areas of common interest for both markets.
New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Reports Steady Progress On Financial Advice Transitional Licensing

Date 18/05/2020

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has said preparations for the new financial advice regime continue to progress despite the disruption caused by COVID-19.
UAE Securities And Commodities Authority Discusses With The Capital Markets Advisory Committee Initiatives To Regulate The OTC Market And Its Precautionary Measures To Contain The Consequences Of COVID-19 - “SCA Is Working To Develop Requirements For The Licensing Of Forex Dealers,” Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi

Date 18/05/2020

As part of the efforts of the UAE government to counter the consequences caused by the coronavirus outbreak and support the national economy, the Capital Markets Advisory Committee had convened, on an invitation from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), with all its members present, including representatives from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), free zone counterparts, listed public joint stock companies, and brokerage and financial services companies.
EGX Chairman Of Talks On The Exchange's Role In Economy And Its Relationship To People's Daily Life & The Basics Of Investment

Date 17/05/2020

EGX Chairman of Talks on the Exchange's Role in Economy and Its Relationship to People's Daily Life & the Basics of Investment
Securities Commission Malaysia Sues Former Directors & Remisiers For Market Manipulation Of Reliance Pacific Berhad Shares

Date 16/05/2020

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) had on 8 May 2020 filed a civil suit at the Kuala Lumpur High Court against five individuals, including former directors and remisiers for market manipulation offences involving Reliance Pacific Berhad (RPB).