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NZX Benefits From Updated Market Structure & Rule Set Now In Place

Date 30/06/2019

Changes supporting NZX’s commitment to create a market structure and rule set that promotes market development, and assists in the listing of a broader range of financial products, officially came into effect today, following a six month transition period. 

Corrected: DGCX Sees Gold Futures Trading Surge As Investors Flock To Safe-Haven Assets

Date 30/06/2019

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) saw a surge in trading on its flagship Gold Futures product last month, as increasing geopolitical tensions across the globe drove investors towards safe-haven assets. The product recorded month-on-month (M-O-M) average daily volume growth (ADV) of 507.4%, and year-on-year ADV growth of 225.5%, while also registering M-O-M Average Open Interest (AOI) growth of 90.7%.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The 2nd Quarter 2019 Indices Maintenance

Date 30/06/2019

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces that the following company and REIT Fund have been included to Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), and Industry Group indices as mentioned below:

1. Alkhabeer REIT Fund  (REITs).
2. Arabian Centres Co. (Real Estate Mgmt & Dev't).

Dubai Financial Services Authority Signs MoU With Smart Dubai

Date 30/06/2019

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Dubai to collaborate on organisation-wide smart transformation initiatives spearheaded by Smart Dubai.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The Quarterly Update (2nd Quarter 2019) To The Number Of Free Float Shares For All Companies

Date 30/06/2019

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces that the number of free float shares for all companies have been updated for the 2nd quarter 2019 (27/06/2019). The updated number of free float shares is used in the calculation of Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), Industrial Group Indices and Parallel Market (NOMU) Index, and is effective Sunday 30/06/2019 (27/10/1440 H).

Securities Commission Malaysia Reaches Out To Capital Market Investors In Sabah

Date 29/06/2019

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today launched its inaugural East Malaysia investor education initiative titled ‘Bersama InvestSmart® @ Borneo – Sabah 2019’, officiated by YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd Shafie bin Haji Apdal, Chief Minister of Sabah at Imago Mall, Kota Kinabalu. The Sabah Chief Minister was represented by the state’s Assistant Minister of Finance, YB Tuan Sarifuddin Hata.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Calls For Stronger International Cooperation

Date 29/06/2019

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit in Osaka, Japan:

“I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, and Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda for their chairmanship of this G20 Summit, and for their warm hospitality."

16th Consecutive Nasdaq Closing Cross Sets Record For Number Of Shares Traded During 2019 Russell US Indexes Reconstitution

Date 28/06/2019

Nasdaq (Symbol: NDAQ) today announced the Nasdaq Closing Cross had a record day as it was used for the 16thconsecutive year to rebalance Nasdaq-listed securities in the entire family of  Russell U.S. Indexes, part of leading global index provider FTSE Russell, during their annual reconstitution.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 28/06/2019

The current reports for the week of June 28, 2019 are now available.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Europe Dashboard

Date 28/06/2019

• The S&P Europe 350® is having its best year since 1998. As was the case back then, technology led the way up. 
• On the macro-economic front, it was a case of “bad news is good news” for European markets in June. The European Central Bank said just enough to convince market participants that it would likely return to stimulus, driving down sovereign yields across the board. 
• With a late-cycle feel to the equity market’s gains, quality stocks were in focus, and the S&P Europe 350 Quality rose to the top of the equity factor table.