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ESMA - Reply Form - Consultation Paper Securitisation/Emir Clearing Obligation

Date 23/05/2018

ESMA invites responses to the questions set out throughout its Consultation Paper on the Amendments to the EMIR Clearing Obligation under the Securitisation Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/2402). Responses are most helpful if they:

• respond to the question stated;
• contain a clear rationale; and
• describe any alternatives ESMA should consider.

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Concludes Consultation On Disclosure Requirements For Discretionary Accounts

Date 23/05/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released consultation conclusions on proposed disclosure requirements for intermediaries providing discretionary account management services.

CESC Monthly Index Report April 2018

Date 23/05/2018

Highlights 

• Hong Kong broad-based equity indices rose while those of Mainland fell 
• CES G10 outperformed market by rising 5.1 per cent 
• As dollar index moved up, emerging market stock indices came under pressure 
• CESC introduced CES Belt and Road Index  HKEX-NEEQ MOU signed  Stock Connect daily quotas quadrupled 

Update On The Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission’s Real-Time Regulation

Date 23/05/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today published the second issue of its SFC Regulatory Bulletin: Listed Corporations to provide an update on how it exercises its powers under the Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules (SMLR) to fulfil its statutory objective of protecting investors.

Latest Charles Li Direct: Bracing For The Ups And Downs Of Biotech - HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li

Date 23/05/2018

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li has written a blog on biotech listings, which are now welcome in the Hong Kong capital market. Li outlines why it’s important to give biotech firms access to funding while at the same time striking a balance between market access and investor protection.  Li says pre-revenue biotech listings have some unique inherent risks.  While regulators and third-party experts are trying to improve the quality of issuers’ disclosure, the sector is ultimately a “buyer beware” market. Investors should proceed with caution, Li says, adding that investors should only invest in the sector if they have a solid understanding of the industry.

mai Listed Firms Report Double Digit Earnings Growth In Q1/2018

Date 23/05/2018

• Net profits worth THB 1.82 billion, up 15.45 pct y-o-y
• Total sales up 15.72 pct y-o-y to THB 44.21 billion
• All industry groups posted sales growth, while Consumer Products, Property & Construction, Resources, Services and Technology also reported net profit growth.

BME & IEAF To Offer The Market Independent Analysis Of Non-Covered Securities

Date 23/05/2018

BME and IEAF launch “Lighthouse”, a fundamental analysis service aimed at the Equity market  through which research coverage is provided for those listed securities that are not followed by financial firms.

HKEX Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

Date 23/05/2018

Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report

SIX Swiss Exchange - Sponsored Funds: 24 New Investment Funds

Date 23/05/2018

EBRD Joins Major Initiative To Promote Financial Stability In The Face Of Climate Change Uncertainty

Date 23/05/2018

Ahead of landmark conference on TCFD guidance, Bank announces commitment to climate-related financial disclosures

• The EBRD is the first multilateral development bank to become a TCFD supporter
• The EBRD commits to launching climate-related financial disclosure during 2018
• The Bank’s Sustainability Report outlines a clear approach for transparency on climate risks