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Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift Appointed As Chief Executive Officer Of Bursa Malaysia

Date 19/12/2018

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift to succeed Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan as the new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective 11 February 2019. This decision by the Board of Directors was made following its implementation of a robust leadership succession plan, to ensure that the Exchange is best positioned to deliver on its value proposition to all stakeholders. The Securities Commission of Malaysia has also given its concurrence for the appointment of the new CEO in accordance with Section 10 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.

ESMA Consults On Measures To Promote Sustainability In EU Capital Markets

Date 19/12/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today launched three public consultations on sustainable finance initiatives to support the European Commission’s (EC) Sustainability Action Plan in the areas of securities trading,investment funds and credit rating agencies (CRAs).

Nigerian Stock Exchange Announces Its Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines (SDG)

Date 19/12/2018

• Reporting becomes effective January 1, 2019
• Joins 39 SSEI members with ESG reporting Guidance

Moscow Exchange: FX Trading Schedule For 21-29 December 2018

Date 19/12/2018

On 21 December 2018, deliverable swap contractsEUR_TOM1W, CNY_TOM1W, KZT_TOM1W and USD_TOM1W will not be traded, as 1-8 January 2019 are non-settlement days on the FX and Precious Metals Markets for instruments where the underlying asset is EUR, CNY, KZT or USD.

Survey Reveals Investors See Huge Potential For Blockchain To Transform African Economies

Date 19/12/2018

New research from UWIN (Unleashing the Wealth in Nations), a new blockchain business aiming to transform farming and commodity trading in Africa and other parts of the developing world, reveals that 70% of professional investors believe blockchain and modern technology will have a positive impact on Africa over the next five years. Around one in six (16%) think it could have a ‘huge’ impact over this period.

FTSE Russell Announces The Fast Entry Of Qamco As A New Constituent In FTSE All-World Index, FTSE Global Mid Cap Index And FTSE Emerging Index

Date 19/12/2018

FTSE Russell has published changes in FTSE indices regarding the fast entry of QAMCO as a new constituent in FTSE All-World Index, FTSE Global Mid Cap Index and FTSE Emerging Index. 

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Warns Against UK ‘Complacency’ In Fight Against Financial Crime

Date 19/12/2018

• London remains the money laundering capital of the world, while UK plc spends increasing amounts on fighting financial crime
• Senior money laundering experts agree that more needs to be done to improve efficiencies in the UK’s fight against dirty money, new report by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions reveals
• The current regime of sanctions and penalties may well be viewed by criminals as merely the ‘cost of doing business’

SIX And HIAG Data Intend To Enter Into A Strategic Partnership

Date 19/12/2018

SIX and HIAG Data intend to enter into a partnership to provide secure Swiss cloud services to strengthen the financial market. To address customer needs, it is intended to leverage the core assets of both companies. The foreseen services are planned to be established in close corporation with customers.

Thailand Futures Exchange Announces TFEX Best Awards 2018

Date 19/12/2018

Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX), announced the winners of the four categories of "TFEX Best Awards 2018". Most Active House was KGI Securities (Thailand) pcl. Most Active Agent, in terms of transactions from investors and expanding  investor base, was KTB Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Most Active Prop-Trader was awarded to Phatra Securities pcl. The Best Performance Market Maker was awarded to MTS Gold Futures Co., Ltd.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority: Santander UK Plc (Santander) Fined 32.8m For Serious Failings In Its Probate And Bereavement Process

Date 19/12/2018

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Santander 32,817,800 for failing to effectively process the accounts and investments of deceased customers.