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Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin - March 2018

Date 04/05/2018

Click here to download the March 2018 monthly bulletin of the Cyprus Stock Exchange.

HKEX: Changes Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 04/05/2018

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announces that with effect from 11 May (Friday), 41 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 24 existing designated securities will be removed from the list.  The total number of designated securities for short selling will be 961 after the revision.

FSB Regional Consultative Group For Sub-Saharan Africa Discusses Financial Vulnerabilities And Effects Of Financial Regulatory Reforms

Date 04/05/2018

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for Sub-Saharan Africa met in Kasane, Botswana on 3-4 May at a meeting hosted by the Bank of Botswana.

HKEX: Adjustment Of GAC Group Structured Products, Futures And Options

Date 04/05/2018

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd (GAC Group) structured products, futures and options to account for GAC Group’s Issue shares by way of conversion of capital reserve. 

CQG Connects To Dalian Commodity Exchange To Offer International Market Participants First Access To DCE Iron Ore Futures - CQG Continues To Grow Presence In China As Markets Open To Overseas Traders

Date 04/05/2018

CQG, Inc. today announced its connectivity to the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) to offer global clients access to iron ore futures. The move marks the second Chinese market available on CQG, as the firm continues to expand business in China with offices, local staff, infrastructure, and exchange coverage.  China is opening markets with new approved mechanisms for foreign participation in products such as INE crude and DCE iron ore futures. CQG is leading the way among foreign vendors to support coverage and developing important relationships in the region with Chinese futures commission merchants (FCMs) and investors.

HKEX: Exchange Announces Formation Of Biotech Advisory Panel

Date 04/05/2018

• Biotech Advisory Panel formed to provide advice on biotech applications for listing under the new Chapter 18A of the Listing Rules that took effect on 30 April 2018
• Panel initially consists of 13 members, while Exchange will look to include additional members as appropriate

SET Officially Launches “LiVE” Platform With Blockchain Technology To Grow Startups

Date 04/05/2018

“LiVE” – the first Thailand crowdfunding platform for startups and SMEs developed by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) with support from the public and private sectors – has officially launched with eight targeted businesses from various sectors such as mobile application, consumer products and medical equipment, to join while prompting over 50 companies to follow suit amid growing enthusiasm from investors.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee Meeting - 26 January 2018

Date 04/05/2018

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Operations Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Conclusions From Its Consultation On Capital Raisings By Listed Issuers And Announces Changes To Listing Rules

Date 04/05/2018

• Exchange to amend Listing Rules to restrict highly dilutive capital raisings
• Other issues in capital raising and share issuance transactions are addressed

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The London FXJSC Meeting - February 2018

Date 04/05/2018

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC), which is a forum for discussion of the wholesale foreign exchange market. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.