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Giulia Bertezzolo Appointed As General Secretary Of CONSOB

Date 11/06/2018

The attorney Giulia Bertezzolo has been appointed as general secretary of CONSOB (resolution n. 20466 of June 1, 2018).

Monitoring Group Publishes Summary Of Feedback

Date 11/06/2018

The Monitoring Group has today published its Summary of Feedback of responses received to its earlierconsultation Strengthening the Governance and Oversight of the International Audit-Related Standard-Setting Boards in the Public Interest. Responses to the Monitoring Group’s consultation on options for reform of audit-related standard setting, show widespread support among stakeholders for reform in order to increase accountability and transparency in standard setting; to move to a multi stakeholder representation in the standard setting boards; and to a sustainable, more independent funding model. Responses contained more diverse views on the optimum number of standard setting boards, their composition, and whether reform of the Public Interest Oversight Board should be carried out at the same time as reform of the boards.

Osaka Exchange: Removal Of India Nifty50 Futures

Date 11/06/2018

Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) has decided to remove India Nifty50 futures on July 17, 2018. This is because OSE received a notice from India Index Services & Products Limited (IISL), a licensor of Nifty50, that they would terminate a license agreement between IISL and OSE. Please note that OSE will suspend all trades after June. 28, 2018 (the last trading day of the June 2018 contract).

UBS MTF Market Notice: Fee Schedule Update

Date 11/06/2018

With the implementation of the new Periodic Auction on UBS MTF, we would like to inform you of changes we are making to our fee structure as they apply to the Periodic Auction order book (the fees related to the existing dark order book are unaffected).

Aquis Exchange To List On LSE's Junior Market AIM

Date 11/06/2018

Application has been made for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Aquis Exchange to be admitted to trading on AIM, a market operated by London Stock Exchange. It is expected that Admission will become effective, and that dealings in the Ordinary Shares will commence on 14 June 2018.

ACER: Council Of The European Union Agrees Position To Update The Role Of The EU Agency For The Cooperation Of Energy Regulators

Date 11/06/2018

The Council today agreed its position (general approach) on a regulation to update the role of ACER, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators. The agreement provides the Presidency with a mandate to start negotiations with the European Parliament.

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.