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McKay Brothers Receives Minority Investment From Jane Street Group

Date 06/03/2018

McKay Brothers, a market leader in low latency networks, today announces a minority investment from Jane Street Group, LLC that will support the continued growth of McKay’s successful private bandwidth and market data businesses.

Bursa Malaysia: New Enhancements To Crude Palm Oil Futures Contract (FCPO) Announced At 29th Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition

Date 06/03/2018

The much anticipated global annual Palm & Laurics Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (“POC2018”) event by Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) officially commenced today. The event was officiated by Minister of Plantation Industries & Commodities YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong and has successfully attracted over 2,000 delegates across 50 countries. 

Malawi Stock Exchange Monthly Market Performance Report - February, 2018

Date 06/03/2018

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exchange's monthly market performance report.

World Economic Forum Convenes New Consortium To Address Fintech Cybersecurity

Date 06/03/2018

Japan's Financial Services Agency: For Those Engaging In High Speed Trading

Date 06/03/2018

As of April 1, 2018, a new system will be introduced in relation to High Speed Trading (“HST”) of shares and other types of financial instruments, and those engaging in HST will now be required to register.

Thai Listed Firms' 2017 Earnings Up 9 Pct To Nearly THB 1 Trillion

Date 06/03/2018

• 2017 net profits worth THB 990 billion, up 8.9 pct from last year
• Economic expansion, higher oil prices, recovering exports and tourism support positive net profits

Eventus Systems Establishes Presence In Asia Pacific Region - Ariel Almeda Representing Firm Out Of Singapore - Validus Surveillance And Risk Software Platform Now Available In Region

Date 06/03/2018

Eventus Systems, Inc., a provider of innovative regtech software solutions for the capital markets, announced today that the firm has established a presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The decision to provide a regional sales presence for its Validus surveillance and risk software platform follows growth throughout 2017 in the firm's client base, as well as regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions that have created a demand for affordable surveillance solutions.

EEX Awarded Contract As German Auction Platform For Emissions For Further Three Years

Date 06/03/2018

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) won the Europe-wide tender of the German Environment Agency for the next German auction platform for CO2 emission allowances. Starting on 15th November 2018 for a period of three years, with the option to extend the contract for another two years, EEX will continue to conduct weekly auctions of emission allowances in the framework of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS).

HKEX Monthly Market Highlights

Date 06/03/2018

Highlights

- Securities Market

• The average daily turnover for the first two months of 2018 was $153.7 billion, an increase of 121 per cent when compared with $69.7 billion for the same period last year.
• Funds raised through IPOs for the first two months of 2018 was $20.7 billion, an increase of 111 per cent when compared with $9.8 billion for the same period last year.
• Total funds raised for the first two months of 2018 was $77.5 billion, an increase of 185 per cent when compared with $27.2 billion for the same period last year.
• There were 50* newly listed companies for the first two months of 2018, an increase of 92 per cent when compared with 26* for the same period last year.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Solicitor And Sisters Granted Leave To Appeal To Court Of Final Appeal

Date 06/03/2018

The Court of Appeal today granted leave for Mr Lee Kwok Wa, a solicitor, and his two sisters to take their case to the Court of Final Appeal in relation to the interpretation of section 300 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) arising from a case on fraudulent or deceptive transactions involving securities, subject to a final approval by the Court of Final Appeal.