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ESMA Updates Its Q&AS Regarding The Benchmark Regulation

Date 11/07/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today an update of its Question and Answers (Q&As) on the European Benchmarks Regulation (BMR).

DriveWealth Partners With IPJukebox To Launch WealthSeed, New Investment Product Targeted To Independent Contractors - DriveWealth Platform To Power Investment Service Aimed At Helping Workers Without Employer-Sponsored Plans

Date 11/07/2019

DriveWealth, LLC<http://www.drivewealth.com>, a leader in global digital trading technology, in partnership with IPJukebox<http://ipjukebox.com/>, a consumer-focused fintech company, announced the launch today of WealthSeed, a new online investment product designed to give independent contractors a valuable alternative to traditional employer-sponsored plans. The DriveWealth platform is the engine for the new offering that aims to remove barriers to building long-term financial health.

ESMA Reappoints Three Members Of Its Management Board

Date 11/07/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets’ regulator, has reappointed three current members of its Management Board for a further 2½ year term that will begin on 1 October 2019. The members current terms will expire on 30 September 2019.

Chartered Institute Of Stockbrokers Nigeria Agrees Financial Services Membership, Qualifications And Learning Deal With CISI

Date 11/07/2019

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (CIS) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have confirmed a cooperation agreement across the areas of global qualifications, continuing professional development (CPD) and membership.

Cardano Goes Live On CloudMargin Collateral Management Platform - Pension Risk And Investment Management Specialist Turns To CloudMargin For Increased Automation, Reduced Operational Risk In Clients' Bilateral And Cleared OTC Activity

Date 11/07/2019

CloudMargin<https://cloudmargin.com/#utm_source=Press&utm_medium=Release>, creator of the world's first and only collateral and margin  management solution native to the cloud, today announced that the Cardano Group, the pensions risk and investment management specialist, has gone live on its platform. With operations in the UK and the Netherlands, Cardano turned to CloudMargin as the underlying platform for its collateral management capabilities, providing a more automated, secure and connected solution for pension fund clients' bilateral and cleared over-the-counter (OTC) activity.

Caplin Hires Three Senior Business Development Executives

Date 11/07/2019

Caplin Systems, the specialist provider of desktop and mobile e-trading technology, today announced three senior appointments to support its continued growth in EMEA, Scandinavia and Asia.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: HSBC Agrees To Extend Redress Scheme For Customers Impacted By Historical Debt Collection Practices

Date 11/07/2019

HSBC has voluntarily agreed to extend its redress scheme for customers who may have lost out by paying an unreasonable debt collection charge imposed by HFC Bank Ltd (HFC) and John Lewis Financial Services Limited (JLFS), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced today. Both HFC and JLFS are now part of HSBC UK Bank Plc.

Dalian Commodity Exchange University Futures Training Program Kicks Off In China Agricultural University

Date 11/07/2019

The opening ceremony of the University Futures Training Program, jointly organized by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), the Beijing Futures Association (BFA) and China Agricultural University (CAU), is held in CAU lately. Attending the ceremony are Wang Yufei, DCE Vice President; Wang Tao, CAU Vice President; Li Qiang, former full-time vice president of the China Futures Association (CFA); Wang Huadong, BFA President and Chairman of Hongyuan Futures, and chief of the DCE Market Development Department; and 60 undergraduates and postgraduates majored in finance of the CAU College of Economics and Management take part in the ceremony.

Amman Stock Exchange: Financial Statements Of The Second Quarter -2019

Date 11/07/2019

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mr. Bassam Abu Abbas said that the ASE is still receiving the quarterly reports of the period ended in June 30, 2019, from all companies listed at the ASE which have been reviewed by their auditors.  The listed companies must submit quarterly reports reviewed by their auditors within one month after the end of said period, by virtue to the Directives for Listing Securities at the ASE for the year 2018.

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).