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The World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To IOSCO’s Consultation On Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms

Date 30/07/2019

The World Federation of Exchanges ("WFE"), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has responded to the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Consultation Report on Issues, Risks and Regulatory Considerations Relating to Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms.

Retirement Of JSE CEO And Appointment Of New CEO

Date 30/07/2019

In compliance with paragraph 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Nicky Newton-King will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the JSE on 30 September 2019. The Board has appointed Dr Leila Fourie as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2019.

Japan Exchange Group: Announcement Concerning Commencement Of The Tender Offer For Shares Of Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc.

Date 30/07/2019

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (the “Tender Offeror”) hereby announces that it resolved, at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on July 30, 2019, to acquire the shares of common stock (“Target Company’s Common Stock”) and non-voting stock (“Target Company’s Non-Voting Stock”) of Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. (the “Target Company”) (the “Target Company’s Common Stock” and the “Target Company’s Non-Voting Stock” shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “Target Company’s Stock”), through the tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Act No. 25 of 1948, as amended; hereinafter referred to as the “Act”).

ADVFN’s Global Cryptocurrency Platform Expansion - ‘Cryptocurrency Platform Of The Year’ Adds New Features, Functionality And Listings

Date 30/07/2019

ADVFN, the global stocks, shares and crypto information website, announces a cryptocurrency product update.

Bank Of England And Prudential Regulation Authority Finalise The Resolvability Assessment Framework

Date 30/07/2019

The Bank of England (Bank) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have today confirmed proposals to further protect the economy and taxpayers from bank failure by putting in place the final major piece of the UK's resolution regime for banks.

SIX Welcomes Citadel Securities GCS (Ireland)

Date 30/07/2019

ESMA Updates Q&As On MiFIR Data Reporting

Date 30/07/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers (Q&As) on data reporting under the Market in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR).

Dubai Financial Services Authority Fines Two Abraaj Group Companies A Total Of USD 315 Million For Deceiving Investors And The Regulator

Date 30/07/2019

• Serious wrongdoing by two Abraaj group companies included carrying out unauthorised activities in the DIFC and misusing investors’ monies.
• These are the largest financial penalties ever imposed by the DFSA.

Dolfin Hires Richard Webb As Head Of Technology

Date 30/07/2019

Dolfin, an independent and agile wealth management platform, has appointed Richard Webb as Head of Technology. In the newly created role, Webb will oversee Dolfin’s technology and infrastructure strategy and lead the development of its digital wealth management offering.

DIFC Undertakes Strategic High-level Mission To India To Drive Mutual Collaboration

Date 30/07/2019

• Senior leaders sign strategic MOU with Government of Maharashtra to drive growth and foster mutual cooperation
• DIFC partners with Phillip Capital to engage business and industry leaders across sectors
• DIFC continues to drive financial sector transformation and support development of Dubai as FinTech centre of excellence