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Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Trading Report - 2 February, 2018

Date 02/02/2018

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UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Feedback On Non-Workplace Pensions

Date 02/02/2018

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published a Discussion Paper to gather views on the market for non-workplace pensions.

Russia's National Settlement Depository Sums Up 2017 Results

Date 02/02/2018

• The value of securities under custody reached RUB 39.4 trillion;
• The value of OFZ balances in foreign nominee accounts increased 49% YoY and reached RUB 2.2 trillion;
• NSD conducted the first transaction using the blockchain platform in Russia and settled commercial bonds;
• The number of corporate actions related to Russian securities rose 6% and amounted to 15,812. Of them 4,067 shareholder meetings were initiated using the electronic voting technology;
• The number of corporate actions involving foreign securities grew 84% and reached 14,650;
• The volume of settlements held via NSD’s settlement and payment system grew 10% and amounted to RUB 389.8 trillion;
• NSD’s Valuation Center received the Bank of Russia’s accreditation. 

Boerse Stuttgart Generates Turnover In Excess Of EUR 7.5 Billion In January - Significant Increase In Turnover Across All Asset Classes

Date 02/02/2018

According to its order book statistics, Boerse Stuttgart generated turnover in excess of EUR 7.5 billion in January 2018. The trading volume was around 24 percent higher than in the previous month.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Main Board Achieves Steady Progress In 2017, With Blue Chips Recording Strong Growth

Date 02/02/2018

As of January 31, 2018, 298 companies out of the 476 listed on the SZSE main board have made their 2017 performance forecasts. Among the 298 companies, more than 60% estimate growth and nearly a half foresee significant increases. The 298 listed companies forecast the net profit of RMB151.117-170.701 billion attributable to equity shareholders (hereinafter “net profit”), achieving average net profit of RMB507-573 million, year-on-year growth of 126% to 198%, representing a significant hike compared with the previous year. 195 companies, 65% of the 298 units, estimate year-on-year growth. Among them, 136 entities predict to achieve performance rise of over 50%, accounting for nearly a half of the companies having made performance forecasts. In addition, 42 companies estimate performance turnarounds and 39 companies losses, with the number of companies recording losses decreased to some extent.

HKEX Listing Nominating Committee Seeks Listing Committee Candidates

Date 02/02/2018

The Listing Nominating Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), is now seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Exchange’s Listing Committee and the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Listing Committee1. Appointments will be for a term of approximately 12 months commencing in July 2018. Similar to last year, the Listing Nominating Committee will interview short-listed candidates before appointments are made.

Calypso Hires Steve Tucker Ss new Chief Sales Officer

Date 02/02/2018

Calypso Technology Inc., a leading provider of cloud-enabled capital markets and investment management software and services, today announced that Steve Tucker has joined Calypso Technology as Chief Sales Officer and member of the Executive Committee. Based in the London office but with global coverage, Steve will oversee all Sales, Marketing, Presales and Sales Operations activity for Calypso.

HKEX Changes Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 02/02/2018

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announces that with effect from 9 February (Friday), 44 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 26 existing designated securities will be removed from the list.  The total number of designated securities for short selling will be 929 after the revision.

ESMA Publishes Results Of The Second EU-Wide CCP Stress Test

Date 02/02/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today the results of its second EU-wide stress test exercise regarding Central Counterparties (CCPs) established in the European Union (EU). 

Shenzhen Stock Exchange: SME Board Keeps Steady Performance In 2017 With Sound Growth Momentum

Date 02/02/2018

To deliver high-quality growth, the SME board companies have proactively optimized industrial structure, strengthened independent innovation and consolidated upstream and downstream industry chains in 2017, with solid performance delivered. The forecast of corporate performance as of 31 January 2018 indicates that 901 SMEs are expected to realize 287-million to 355-million-yuan average net profit attributable to the shareholders of listed companies (“net profit”) in 2017, a year-on-year increase of 15.02%-42.34%, demonstrating the economic vitality and sound development momentum of SMEs and the private sector.