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BME To Bring Spanish Companies Together With Institutional Investors In New York And Paris

Date 17/06/2019

• The Spain Equity Conference, co-hosted with BBVA, will bring together seven Spanish companies with investors, in New York

• On June 18th and 19th, ten companies listed on the main market and on MAB will meet with over 100 investors at the Spring European Midcap Event, in Paris

Euronext Reference Shareholders Agreement Renewed For Two Years

Date 17/06/2019

Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, announced today that it was informed that the group of Reference Shareholders, holding 23.86% of its share capital, has decided to extend an amended version of their Reference Shareholders Agreement. This agreement dated 21 June 2017 was due to expire on 20 June 2019, and is now extended for a further period of two years commencing on 20 June 2019.

EBA Updates Data On Deposit Guarantee Schemes Across The EU

Date 17/06/2019

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today 2018 data relating to two key concepts in the Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive (DGSD): available financial means, and covered deposits. The EBA publishes this data on a yearly basis to enhance the transparency and public accountability of deposit guarantee schemes (DGSs) across the EU to the benefit of depositors, markets, policymakers, DGSs and Members States.

Shanghai-London Stock Connect Welcomes Its First Issuer: Huatai Securities

Date 17/06/2019

• Huatai Securities raises US$1.54 billion; first issuer to list GDRs in London on the Shanghai Segment of London Stock Exchange
• Shanghai-London Stock Connect is first ever fungible cross-listing mechanism enabling international investors to access China A-shares from outside Greater China
• London-listed corporates are now able to issue CDRs in Shanghai & Shanghai-listed corporates can issue GDRs in London
• Underlines LSEG’s status as partner of choice for Chinese issuers accessing international capital

CEO’s Speech At The Facts Behind The Listing Presentation Of Ellah Lakes Plc 1,880,000,000 Ordinary Shares On Monday, June 18, 2019 At The Stock Exchange House Marina – Lagos, By Oscar N. Onyema, OON

Date 17/06/2019

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen:

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this Facts Behind the Listing of Ellah Lakes Plc 1.88 billion ordinary shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. On behalf of the National Council, Management and Staff of The Exchange, I congratulate the Board and Management of Ellah Lakes on the conclusion of the Telluria acquisition and admission of 1.88 billion additional shares.

UK-China EFD Sees Launch Of London-Shanghai Stock Connect

Date 17/06/2019

UK listed companies will be able to sell shares in China from today (17 June), with the launch of the London-Shanghai Stock Connect. This is the first time that any foreign company will be able to list in mainland China.

CME Group Named To IDG's Computerworld List Of Best Places To Work In Information Technology

Date 17/06/2019

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that is has been selected by IDG's Computerworld as a 2019 Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT), one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT employees while providing great benefits and compensation.  The recognition is part of the publication's annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, which is available online at computerworld.com.

US Federal Agencies Issue Final Rule To Streamline Regulatory Reporting Requirements And Commit To Further Review Of Reporting Burdens For Small Institutions

Date 17/06/2019

The three federal bank regulatory agencies adopted a final rule to streamline regulatory reporting requirements for small institutions.

SEC: KPMG Paying $50 Million Penalty For Illicit Use Of PCAOB Data And Cheating On Training Exams

Date 17/06/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged KPMG LLP with altering past audit work after receiving stolen information about inspections of the firm that would be conducted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).  The SEC’s order also finds that numerous KPMG audit professionals cheated on internal training exams by improperly sharing answers and manipulating test results. 

Solactive Appointed As Index Provider For First Canadian eSports And eGaming ETF

Date 17/06/2019

Solactive is pleased to announce the release of its Solactive eGaming Index. It serves as the underlying of the Evolve E-Gaming Index ETF (“HERO”) and includes companies active in eGaming and eSports, both of which are striving markets with robust performance potentials. Canadian ETF provider Evolve ETFs will be the first company to launch an ETF tracking the index.