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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority And The Dutch Authority For The Financial Markets (AFM) Agree On Closer Partnership

Date 05/06/2019

UK and Dutch financial regulators agreed to work more closely together to protect and enhance the integrity and stability of both countries financial systems.

Broadridge Announces Innovations For The Updated European Shareholder Rights Directive - Includes Extended Global Proxy Voting Solution, New Blockchain Platform For Shareholder Disclosure And Retail Voting

Date 05/06/2019

In response to the European Commission’s updated Shareholder Rights Directive, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.(NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader and part of the S&P 500® Index, has announced details of its extended solution to support both institutional- and retail-focused intermediaries for global proxy voting. The new offering includes a range of process enhancements and a new blockchain-based platform for shareholder disclosure. In addition, firms supporting retail and private wealth clients will now be able to distribute proxy materials to these retail clients through electronic distribution, including mobile devices. 

Union Bancaire Privée Joins The Big Exchange As Founding Member

Date 05/06/2019

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is pleased to announce its support, as a founding member, to The Big Exchange, a mission-led, mobile-first financial services proposition which will open investing and saving to everyone. From launch, The Big Exchange will offer funds to retail investors, charging amongst the lowest possible rates in the market, while investing in businesses that have a positive impact on society and the planet. 

Aquis Exchange Achieves Record Market Share

Date 05/06/2019

Aquis Exchange PLC (AIM: AQX), the exchange services group, which operates the pan-European cash equities trading MTF, Aquis Exchange, is pleased to announce that it achieved record monthly market share of continuous trading of 4.76% in May 2019. The value of shares traded in the month was €34 billion.

Taiwan Futures Exchange June 2019 Newsletter

Date 05/06/2019

Click here to download TAIFEX's June 2019 newsletter.

ASX Monthly Activity Report - May 2019

Date 05/06/2019

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and warrant trades) 

• In May 2019, the average daily number of trades was 35% higher than the pcp. The average daily value traded onmarket of $4.9 billion was up 10% on the pcp. 
• Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 0.5% in May up on the previous month 0.4%. 
• Expected future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in May was an average of 13.6 (compared to 11.4 in April).

IIROC Announces Three-Year Strategic Plan And FY 2020 Priorities - Preserving Investor Protection While Supporting Investment Industry Transformation

Date 04/06/2019

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today announced its new three-year Strategic Plan, covering the period April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022. At the same time, IIROC published its FY 2020 Priorities, outlining where the public interest regulator will take action to better protect investors and promote healthy capital markets in Canada in the first year of its new plan.

Ontario Securities Commission Seeks Applications For Investment Funds Technical Advisory Committee

Date 04/06/2019

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking applications for membership on its Investment Funds Technical Advisory Committee (IFTAC).

CFTC Commissioner Behnam To Participate In A Fireside Chat At The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce

Date 04/06/2019

Marshall Gandy Named Co-Head Of SEC’s Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program

Date 04/06/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Marshall Gandy has been named Co-National Associate Director of the Investment Adviser/Investment Company examination program in the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE).