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IOSCO Publishes Framework To Help Members Enhance Investor Education Initiatives

Date 30/09/2019

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today published the Core Competencies Framework on Financial Literacy to assist members, investor education providers and other stakeholders in their efforts to develop and implement investor education initiatives. 

Emaar Celebrates The Listing Of USD 500 Million Sukuk By Ringing Nasdaq Dubai Market-Opening Bell

Date 30/09/2019

• Funds raised will fuel global property developer’s expansion plans
• Listing reinforces Dubai’s growth as global capital of Islamic economy 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Confirms New Rules For Certain Open-Ended Funds Investing In Inherently Illiquid Assets

Date 30/09/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today confirmed new rules which apply to certain types of open-ended fund investing in inherently illiquid assets such as property. The new rules apply to these funds, known as non-UCITS retail schemes (NURSs), but will not apply to other types of fund, such as UCITS, which are already subject to restrictions relating to such assets.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Participates In IOSCO’s World Investor Week

Date 30/09/2019

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is participating in the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) third annual World Investor Week. The global campaign, beginning today, aims to promote investor education and investor protection as well as highlight global securities regulators’ initiatives in these two critical areas.

SET Holds International “Ring The Bell For Financial Literacy 2019” First Time In Thailand

Date 30/09/2019

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), as a member of International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), has launched inaugural “Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2019” event in Thailand, reinforcing its role in enhancing financial literacy, a core mission SET has carried on for youths, public, investors and business community for 18 consecutive years. 

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Interim Dividend For 2013

Date 30/09/2019

On 16 August 2019, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) announced that, pursuant to HKEX’s Articles of Association, the interim dividend for 2013 of HK$1.82 per share, payable on 30 September 2013 and remaining unclaimed on 30 September 2019, would be forfeited and would revert to HKEX.  Accordingly, the unclaimed interim dividend for 2013 amounting to HK$10,575,151.06 is forfeited and reverts to HKEX today.

Percival’s CSD Solution, DEPEND, Goes Live In Ukraine

Date 30/09/2019

The National Depository of the Ukraine, NDU, successfully transitioned their business operations and went live with Percival’s CSD solution, DEPEND. NDU currently acts as the CSD for over UAH 1.7 trillion in assets, which will now be settled in DEPEND, bringing considerable qualitative changes in the processes and functions of the Ukrainian capital market.

Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank Securities Have Been Listed On AIX

Date 30/09/2019

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that ordinary shares and global depositary receipts (GDRs) of Halyk Bank JSC have been included in the AIX official list effective September 30, 2019. Halyk Bank shares will be traded under (HSBK) ticker. GDRs will be traded under (HSBK.Y) ticker with quotation and settlements in US dollars, and are fully fungible between LSE (London Stock Exchange) and AIX.

Japan Exchange Group: Schedule For Setting Up Systems At New Secondary Data Center

Date 30/09/2019

With the aim of further enhancing stability in operating its markets, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. has been constructing a new secondary data center (back-up center) in the Kansai region. As such, we hereby announce the schedule for setting up systems, including trading systems, at the center as indicated in the PDF below.

Publication Of The Summary Of “Japan Financial Services Agency’s Approach To Compliance Risk Management” And “Trends And Issues In Compliance Risk Management”

Date 30/09/2019

The Financial Services Agency (JFSA) published the English summary of the discussion paper “JFSA’s Approach to Compliance Risk Management”.