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Q&A On Listing Arrangements For The First Batch Of Companies On The Shanghai Stock Exchange Star Market

Date 11/07/2019

Q: At the opening ceremony for the SSE Star Market on June 13, an official of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) said that we could see the first batch of companies listed on the SSE Star Market within two months. Can you brief us on the progress at present?

A: First of all, I would like to thank all sectors of society for their attention to and support for launching the SSE Star Market and piloting the registration-based IPO system. Under the leadership of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and with the joint efforts of all market participants, the conditions for the listing of the first batch of companies on the SSE Star Market have been in place on the whole after more than eight months of efficient and orderly preparations, and the time is ripe. The listing ceremony for the first batch of companies on the SSE Star Market will be held on July 22 (Monday).

Solactive Increases APAC Exposure As BetaShares Releases Australian Government Bond ETF

Date 11/07/2019

Solactive is pleased to announce the release of the Solactive Australian Government 7-12 Year AUD TR Index, serving as the underlying index of the BetaShares Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX code: AGVT). Another BetaShares ETF, the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200), which uses an underlying Solactive Index, recently became Australia’s fastest ETF to exceed AUD500m in FUM.

Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd Joins The Index Industry Association And Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Index Business Makes New Progress

Date 11/07/2019

Recently, Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd (SSIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SZSE, officially joins the Index Industry Association (IIA). This shows that the professionalism, standardization and internationalization of SZSE's index business are highly recognized by authoritative international industry organizations. SZSE will integrate into the international index industry at a higher level and in more expanded dimensions, promote the formulation of industry standards, participate in discussions about the direction of industry development, popularize the concept of long-term rational investment, and drive the sound development of the domestic index industry.

Coinsuper Selects KRM22’s Market Surveillance Solution

Date 11/07/2019

KRM22 plc, (AIM: KRM:L) the technology and software investment company, with a particular focus on risk management in capital markets, today announces that its market surveillance product, Irisium, has been selected by Coinsuper, a leading virtual asset exchange head-quartered in Hong Kong. Coinsuper will use Irisium to monitor market activity as it continues to drive efficiency and transparency across the exchange.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Publicly Criticises CM Asset Management (Hongkong) Company Limited For Breaches Of Takeovers Code

Date 11/07/2019

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has publicly criticised CM Asset Management (Hongkong) Company Limited (CMAM) for its failure to disclose dealings in the shares of Mengke Holdings Limited (Note 1) in contravention of the Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Takeovers Code).

ACI UK And The Society For Technical Analysts To Collaborate Under Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 11/07/2019

At a ceremony in the City of London this evening ACI UK, the trade association representing the interests of individuals engaged in professional trading, broking, operations, regulatory and compliance activities in the foreign exchange, money and derivative markets signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Society of Technical Analysts, the not for profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and understanding of Technical Analysis to the global investment community. Under the MOU, ACI UK and the STA will build on the synergy between their organisations in terms of their respective member communities – and a shared commitment to continuing education and professional development - to collaborate on developing and promoting events and other activities for the mutual benefit of their members.

AIX Announces Major Market Model Enhancements

Date 11/07/2019

AIX (Astana International Exchange) announces the launch of a number of innovative initiatives aimed at improving the overall efficiency of its market place while increasing international investors’ level of confidence.

KRM22 Announces Partnership With Quant Foundry

Date 11/07/2019

KRM22 plc, (AIM: KRM) the technology and software investment company that focuses on risk management for capital markets, today announces that it has partnered with Quant Foundry, an established quantitative solutions provider.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Polished Round-grained Rice Futures to Be Listed on Aug. 16

Date 11/07/2019

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) held a press conference on July 5 to announce its approval of the listing of polished round-grained rice futures at Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) on August 16, 2019. The polished round-grained rice futures is another important agricultural product launched by DCE. Industry insiders believe that polished round-grained rice futures will play a positive role in assisting enterprises in dealing with price fluctuations and improving the trade pricing system.

genesis Wins ‘Best Cloud Infrastructure Provider’ At The 2019 Waters Rankings Awards

Date 11/07/2019

We are pleased to announce that genesis, the global capital markets software firm, won the ‘Best Cloud Infrastructure Provider’ at the 2019 Waters Rankings Awards held in New York on Wednesday, 10th July.