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ASIC To Consult Market On Securities Lending And ‘Substantial Holding’ Disclosure

Date 29/07/2019

ASIC today published Consultation Paper CP 319 on securities lending by agents, and subsequent disclosure of a substantial holding in a listed entity. 

DIFC Boosts UAE Financial Sector Development And Reports Significant Growth During First Half Of 2019

Date 29/07/2019

Maktoum bin Mohammed: “Strong performance by DIFC highlights the international financial institutions’ confidence in Dubai”

• Total number of companies currently operating in the DIFC stands at 2,289 – a 14 percent increase year-on-year and a 7 percent increase since end of 2018
• Over 250 new companies, a 10 percent increase from the same period in 2018
• More than 660 jobs created, boosting combined workforce to more than 24,000 professionals
• DIFC’s financial technology ecosystem doubles in size in first half of 2019 – now includes over 200 companies, of which more than 80 are fully-licensed FinTech firms
• 425 applications received for third cohort of FinTech Hive accelerator programme – three-fold growth since 2017 and 42 percent increase from 2018

NZX To Change Dairy Derivatives Market Trading Hours

Date 28/07/2019

NZX will adjust the trading hours of its dairy derivatives market, effective 2 September 2019.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Creates Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) Disclosure Guidance For Listed Companies - To Support A Shift Towards Long-Term Investment Horizons, The 31 Guiding Principles Will Enhance Companies Corporate Governance Rules For Regional & Global Investors

Date 28/07/2019

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today that it has issued an Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) disclosure guidelines for listed companies. The launch of this set of 31 KPIs is aligned with ADX strategy which is designed to support economic growth, while providing a sustainable trading environment and encouraging the business community to adopt societal sustainability practices.

Deutsche Börse AG - Executive Board Does Not Expect Successful Completion Of Discussions Concerning Purchase Of Certain FX Business Units

Date 27/07/2019

The Executive Board of Deutsche Börse AG has concluded, following today's statement by London Stock Exchange Group plc confirming discussions about a possible acquisition of Refinitiv Holdings Ltd ("Refinitiv"), that it does not expect Deutsche Börse AG's discussions with Refinitiv on a potential purchase of certain FX business units to be successfully completed.

London Stock Exchange Group: Statement Regarding Press Speculation Regarding Possible Acquisition Of Refinitiv

Date 27/07/2019

London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSEG”) notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it is in discussions with a consortium including certain investment funds affiliated with Blackstone as well as Thomson Reuters (together the “Refinitiv Shareholders”) about a possible acquisition of Refinitiv Holdings Ltd (“Refinitiv”). Blackstone’s consortium includes an affiliate of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, an affiliate of GIC Special Investments Pte. Ltd and certain co-investors (the “Blackstone Consortium”). There can be no certainty that discussions between the parties will progress or that a transaction will be forthcoming. 

Thomson Reuters And Blackstone In Discussions With London Stock Exchange Group Regarding The Refinitiv Business

Date 26/07/2019

Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) confirms that it and private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone are in discussions related to a possible acquisition of Refinitiv by the London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) for a total enterprise value of approximately US$27 billion. New LSEG shares are contemplated to be issued as consideration in full for Refinitiv’s equity value, after adjusting for Refinitiv’s net debt and other adjustments.

Financial Times Reports That London Stock Exchange In Talks To Combine With Refinitiv

Date 26/07/2019

The Financial Times, citing people briefed on the matter, reports that the London Stock Exchange Group Plc is in talks to combine with the financial data analytics and trading platform Refinitiv.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 26/07/2019

The current reports for the week of July 23, 2019 are now available.

US Federal Agencies Complete Resolution Plan Evaluations And Extend Deadline For Certain Firms

Date 26/07/2019

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today announced several resolution plan actions, including completing their evaluations of the 2018 resolution plans for 82 foreign banks and extending the deadline for the next resolution plans from those firms, as well as 15 domestic banks. The extensions will give the banks additional time to prepare their plans in light of resolution plan rule changes proposed by the agencies in April 2019.