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Al Mawared Brokerage's Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Report, 11 June 2018

Date 11/06/2018

Click here to download Al Mawared Brokerage's weekly report on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The Report is designed to give an overview of developments in the Jordan Capital Markets as well as ASE performance indicators.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Secures Increased Confiscation Order Against Benjamin Wilson

Date 11/06/2018

Today, His Honour Judge Grieve QC sitting at the Central Criminal Court increased the value of a confiscation order made against Benjamin Wilson, a convicted fraudster, from 1 to 31,905.33. The increased order must be paid within 28 days or Mr Wilson will face a further 14 months in prison.

The Evolving Role Of The Independent Non-Executive Director, Speech At The Hong Kong Institute Of Directors’ Speaker Luncheon Meeting, Mr Carlson Tong, Chairman Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission

Date 11/06/2018

First of all, I want to thank the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD) for inviting me back once again. I think the last time I spoke at your luncheon was four years ago. Time flies and so much has happened since then. 

Today I want to talk about the changing role of the Independent Non-Executive Director (INED). This is an important part of how we can improve corporate governance and preserve Hong Kong’s reputation as a premiere capital-raising centre. 

EY 2018 UK Attractiveness Survey – In Transition

Date 11/06/2018

The UK remains the number one destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe, ahead of Germany and France, despite a decline in sentiment from foreign investors towards the UK as a place to invest.

Saxo Bank Hires Eric Krueger To The New Position Of Global Head Of Client Services

Date 11/06/2018

Saxo Bank, the leading Fintech specialist focused on multi-asset trading and investment, today announces the appointment of Eric Krueger to a newly established position as Global Head of Client Services, effective from 2 July 2018. 

HKEX And TOCOM Sign MOU

Date 11/06/2018

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) today (Monday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote their cooperation through information exchanges, staff exchanges, product development and joint promotion.

TOCOM And HKEX Sign MOU

Date 11/06/2018

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and today (Monday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote their cooperation through information exchanges, staff exchanges, product development and joint promotion.

Cboe Reports May Highlights For Cboe Europe Equities

Date 11/06/2018

• Record average daily notional value (ADNV) traded of €224.7 million for Cboe LIS in May; Cboe Periodic Auctions book ADNV reaches €1.1 billion for the month
• Broker priority allocations on Cboe Periodic Auctions decrease to 21% in May, down from 30% in Q1 
• 22.4% overall market share for Cboe Europe Equities in May, highest since October 2016

BME And JB Capital Markets To Bring Together 13 Spanish Midcaps With U.S. Investors In New York - Seventh Edition Of The “Spanish Small & Midcaps Conference”

Date 11/06/2018

• Representing a combined market value of €35 billion

Annual Russell US Indexes Reconstitution Measures A Resilient US Equity Market

Date 11/06/2018

• US equity markets continue to climb despite heightened volatility, rising interest rates and unpredictability in geopolitical events.
• Small caps have turned the table on large caps, with stronger returns, and smaller microcap stocks lead all US cap tiers.
• Apple largest stock for 6th year in a row while Amazon moves to prime position in technology-led Russell 1000®Index.
• A total of 211 companies will join the Russell 2000® Index at this year’s reconstitution.