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IOSCO Statement On Disclosure Of ESG Matters By Issuers

Date 18/01/2019

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is today publishing a statement setting out the importance for issuers of considering the inclusion of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters when disclosing information material to investors’ decisions.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report -18 January 2019

Date 18/01/2019

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's weekly summary report.  

FSB: Call For Papers: 2019 Annual Meeting Of The Central Bank Research Association (CEBRA)

Date 18/01/2019

The FSB seeks academic paper submissions for a plenary session on the ‘Post-implementation Evaluations of the G20 Financial Regulatory Reforms’ at the 2019 Annual Meeting of CEBRA. The conference is co-organised by the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the research centre for Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe (SAFE) at Goethe University and will take place at Columbia University in New York on 19-20 July 2019.

Euronext Brussels Awards 2018

Date 18/01/2019

Euronext Brussels awarded the best performing listed companies and market members during its New Year’s reception.

CESC Index Report For December 2018

Date 18/01/2019

Highlights

• Cross-border China concept stocks blue chip index (CES120) was down 16.8 per cent in 2018, but still fared better than the performance of the A-share large cap index 
• Semiconductor industry was hit by the Sino-US trade dispute. CES China Semiconductor Index (CESCSC) plunged over 40 per cent during the year 
• Defensive stocks demonstrated resilience with CES SCHK High Yield Low Volatility Index (CESYLV) registering a single-digit fall only during the entire year, significantly outperforming major large-cap Hong Kong indices 
• The US Fed rate hikes hit global stock, bond, commodities and FX markets 
• WVR companies were proposed for inclusion in Stock Connect’s Southbound Trading in mid-2019 
• CSRC and SFC entered into agreement to enhance exchange of information under Stock Connect 
• CESC Launched CES SCA Industry Top Index, CES SCHK Moat Index and CES SCHK Value Index

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Consultation Conclusions On Proposed Changes To Review Structure For Listing Committee Decisions

Date 18/01/2019

• Exchange has decided to change the structure for reviews of Listing Committee decisions
• Amended Listing Rules will take effect around mid-2019

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Securities Lending Committee Meeting - September 2018

Date 18/01/2019

The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.

SETL Announces Christian Noyer To Join Its Board Of Directors

Date 18/01/2019

SETL announces that Christian Noyer, former Governor of the Banque De France has joined the board of directors of SETL Development Ltd.

Bursa Malaysia: Second Edition Of The “Going Public-Unlocking The Potential Of SMEs” Seminar Opens Doors To The SME Sector In Penang

Date 18/01/2019

Replicating the success of the inaugural event held at Bursa Malaysia’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur last year, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) today expanded the Seminar Pasaran Saham 2019 series to Penang, hosting over 200 participants including stakeholders involved in the manufacturing and the electrical & electronic industry.

B3: Ibovespa Breaks New Record And Reaches 95.351 Points

Date 17/01/2019

B3’s main stock market performance index – Ibovespa – hit a record high today ending the day at 95,351 points, up 1,01%  from last trading session. The previous Ibovespa record of 95,474 points was recorded on January 10th, 2019.