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Nigerian Stock Exchange: Opening Remarks At The Islamic Finance Network (IFN) Forum, Nigeria

Date 18/06/2019

The Director-General of the Debt Management Office, the Acting Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Acting Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Members of the Capital Market Community, Distinguished Guests here present, on behalf of the National Council, Management and Staff of The Nigerian Stock Exchange, I heartily welcome you all to the maiden edition of the IFN Nigeria Forum.
Animal Farm And Market Data: Negotiate To Be ‘More Equal’, By Kelvin To, Founder And President Of Data Boiler Technologies

Date 18/06/2019

Animal Farm by George Orwell is one of the 100 best English-language novels since 1945. It tells a satirical tale about “all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”. Taking the book’s analogy and consider the situation of all market participants contributed to the Exchanges’ order books. Who owns the data, should and how they will be compensated when aggregators sell market data? According to IEX’s disclosed cost of offering market data and connectivity, the technology cost (data aggregation and possibly inclusion of an imbalance or other calculations) is minimal. NASDAQ’s counter respond suggests that ‘Free’ (market data service) may not necessary be fair to all.
CISI And MThree Consulting Partnership Helps FinTech Graduates Turn Their Degrees Into A Career

Date 18/06/2019

Global consultancy MThree has agreed a partnership with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) which will support the UK financial services professional talent pipeline.
Nasdaq Launches Center For Corporate Governance - New Informational Hub To Advance Global Insights And Research On Corporate Governance And Sustainability Practices For Public, Private, And Nonprofit Organizations - Publishes Inaugural Research Report On Board And Investor Priorities Of S&P 100 Companies

Date 18/06/2019

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the founding of the Nasdaq Center for Corporate Governance (the “Governance Center”), a global information and research hub that will integrate Nasdaq’s expertise, insights, and technology to accelerate the understanding of emerging corporate governance and sustainable business practices. The ambition of the Governance Center is to support the work of boards, senior executives, and governance professionals at public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
ESMA Updates The CSDR Q&As

Date 18/06/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today updated its Questions and Answers (Q&As) regarding the implementation of the Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR).

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Letter To Rt Hon. Nicky Morgan MP, Chair Of The Treasury Committee On LF Woodford Equity Income Fund

Date 18/06/2019

Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority today wrote to Rt Hon. Nicky Morgan MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee. This was in response to Nicky Morgans letter on the 10 June 2019 which asked for information from the FCAregarding issues relating to the suspension of the Woodford Fund.
Results Of Semi-Annual SET Index Series Review For Second Half Of 2019

Date 18/06/2019

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces the results of the semi-annual index review for SET50, SET100, sSET, SETCLMV, SETHD SETTHSI and SETWB indices for the period of second half of 2019 (July 1 - December 31) as follows:
Facebook Announcement - Coming In 2020: Calibra - A New Digital Wallet For A New Digital Currency

Date 18/06/2019

Today we’re sharing plans for Calibra, a newly formed Facebook subsidiary whose goal is to provide financial services that will let people access and participate in the Libra network. The first product Calibra will introduce is a digital wallet for Libra, a new global currency powered by blockchain technology. The wallet will be available in Messenger, WhatsApp and as a standalone app — and we expect to launch in 2020.
Chemical Producer Floated Equities On Tehran Stock Exchange

Date 18/06/2019

Initial public offering of Jam Polypropylene Company (JPPC) raised Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE)'s market capitalization about IRR 45,000 billion.
SET And Alliances Join Forces To Organize SET Social Impact Day 2019

Date 18/06/2019

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) together with alliances in capital market, social, and entertainment sectors, have organized the annual SET Social Impact Day, under the theme “Partnership for Impact Co-creation” on July 17-18, as a flagship venue to bridge business sector and social enterprises (SEs) to tackle critical social issues including education, healthcare, environment, underprivileged groups, community and agricultural development. The event offers seminars, networking session and business matching as well as showcasing social innovations and opening up a marketplace by 60 SEs.