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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Finalists For Smart City Middle East Awards - The Exchange Reaches Finals For “Smart Government Administration” Category With Its SAHMI CRM Digital Transformation Program

Date 30/07/2019

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently achieved the finals of the 'Smart City Middle East Awards', hosted by International Data Corporation (IDC) at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel. The Exchange reached this stage for the “Smart Government Administration” category with its SAHMI CRM Digital Transformation Program (SAHMI).

Japan Exchange Group: Development And Revision Of Rules And Regulations Associated With Product Transfer From Tokyo Commodity Exchange To Osaka Exchange, Etc.

Date 30/07/2019

In line with the business integration between Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. (TOCOM) scheduled for October 2019, some of the products listed on TOCOM will be transferred to Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE), a JPX subsidiary, in order to create a comprehensive exchange that allows for one-stop trading of a wide range of financial and commodity products.

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.