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Deutsche Börse - Cash Market Monthly Report: Increased Trading Volumes, Record In Gold Holdings - Deutsche Börse Holds Over 180 Tonnes Of Gold In Safe Custody For First Time - Cash Markets’ May Turnover Up 10 Per Cent And Totals €145.8 Billion

Date 01/06/2018

While the trading volume on Deutsche Börse's cash markets in May with €145.8 billion was about ten percent higher than in May 2017, the gold holdings of Deutsche Börse broke through the 180-tonne mark for the first time. It currently stands at 181.8 tonnes compared to 174.2 tonnes at the start of the year. The amount of gold held always increases when investors purchase Xetra-Gold (ISIN: DE000A0S9GB0) via the stock exchange. For each certificate exactly one gram of physical gold is deposited in the German Central Vault for Securities in Frankfurt.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Finalization Of The Guidelines For Investor And Company Engagement And Summary Of Public Comments

Date 01/06/2018

The Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-up of Japan's Stewardship Code and Japan's Corporate Governance Code (hereafter, the “Council”) (Chairman: Kazuhito Ikeo, Professor, Faculty of Economics, Rissho University) published the proposal “Revision of the Corporate Governance Code and Establishment of Guidelines for Investor and Company Engagement” this March. The Council proposed to revise the Corporate Governance Code and to establish the Guidelines for Investor and Company Engagement (hereafter, the “Engagement Guidelines”) that provide agenda items for engagement.

HKEX Joins UN Partnership Programme For Sustainable Capital Markets

Date 01/06/2018

• Joining partnership programme reflects HKEX’s commitment to further promote sustainable and transparent capital markets

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has become a Partner of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, committing to further promote sustainable and transparent capital markets.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Overview Of Regional Banks' Financial Results As Of March 31, 2018

Date 01/06/2018

Following the announcements by regional banks of their financial results as of March 31, 2018, the FSA has compiled the figures, etc. announced by these banks.

Overview of regional banks' financial results as of March 31, 2018

The Spanish Exchange Traded €65.9 Billion In May, Up 6.4% Year-On-Year

Date 01/06/2018

The Spanish Exchange traded €65.9 billion in Equities in May, up 0.4% from the preceding month and up 6.4% year-on-year. The number of trades in May reached 3.9 million, up 34.1% from the same month in 2017.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Overview Of Major Banks’ Financial Results As Of March 31, 2018

Date 01/06/2018

Following the announcements by major banks, etc. of their financial results as of March 31, 2018, the FSA has compiled the figures, etc. announced by these banks.

Moscow Exchange: Final Settlement Prices Determined For Brent Futures (Brent-6.18)

Date 01/06/2018

Please be advised that on June 1, 2018 the settlement prices for Brent futures (BR-6.18) contracts amounted to:

• BR-6.18 – 77.59

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Results Of Its Latest Review Of Listed Issuers’ Financial Reports

Date 01/06/2018

• Exchange publishes its ninth Financial Statements Review Programme Report
• Report summarises key findings from a review of 100 annual and interim reports
• Objective is to increase issuers’ awareness of possible pitfalls and improve the quality of their future reports

Criminal Cartel Charges To Be Laid Against Citigroup

Date 01/06/2018

Further to its earlier statements regarding criminal cartel charges expected to be laid by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) against ANZ, its Group Treasurer Rick Moscati, and Deutsche Bank, the ACCC can confirm that Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited is the other company against which charges are expected to be laid, along with a number of individuals.

High-Level Forum On Hong Kong Market’s Future Role As China Opens Further

Date 01/06/2018

Prominent financial experts from Mainland China and Hong Kong took part today (Friday) in a lively discussion to review Hong Kong’s contributions to China’s opening up, and the role the city can play as the country enters a new phase of capital market reforms, at a forum held at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited’s (HKEX) Connect Hall.