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CESC Index Report For December

Date 25/01/2018

Highlights

• CES SCHK100 closed at a record high, up 3 per cent from the previous month and 40.8 per cent the whole year 
• CES P Elite surged 78.4 per cent the whole year, driven by the higher valuation of private enterprises, including tech companies and domestic real estate developers 
• The gaming sector was one of the year’s leading sectors in terms of price gain. CES G10 rose 8.3 per cent in December, and 57.2 per cent the whole year.
• Blue chips in both the Mainland and Hong Kong gave a strong performance. CES SCHK100, CES 120 and CES 300 surged 40.8 per cent, 34.6 per cent and 28.4 per cent the whole year respectively, ranking among the world’s top five major stock indices. 
• CSRC announced H share “full circulation” pilot scheme   
• Shenzhen Stock Exchange expressed interest in ETF Connect 
• China Development Bank issued First Belt and Road bond in HK 

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Obtains Court Order To Disqualify Former Chairman Of Pearl Oriental Oil Limited For Six Years

Date 25/01/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained an order in the High Court to disqualify Mr Fan Di, former chairman, president and executive director of Pearl Oriental Oil Ltd (Pearl Oriental) for defalcation, misfeasance and other misconduct towards the company.

Broadridge Launches Innovative Repo Electronic Trading Solution

Date 25/01/2018

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced the launch of its new Repo Order Quote (ROQ) solution, a multi-market aggregation and execution tool for repo markets. The solution is now in use with a major European bank.  ROQ allows repo traders to view liquidity and pricing across multiple electronic marketplaces. The system enables traders to see demand and availability for each term, security, or basket of general collateral securities and also provides the ability to quote and execute on an aggregate basis. ROQ provides traders a competitive advantage by helping them implement their trading strategies more effectively via real time inventory optimization and revenue analysis tools.

Mandatory Notification Of Trades - Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA

Date 25/01/2018

In connection with a monthly share savings plan for employees of subsidiaries, Oslo Børs VPS Holding has sold a total of 2719 shares. New holding is 13433 shares. Employees paid a share price of NOK 125.01 per share, but were allowed a discount of 20% on purchases up to NOK 1250.

GMEX Launches Fusion, Integrating Centralised And Blockchain Technologies - Delivering Modern, Hybrid Centralised And Distributed Blockchain Enabled Exchange Trading And Post Trade Solutions For Exchanges, Clearing-Houses And Depositories

Date 25/01/2018

In response to changing global market drivers and technical innovation, GMEX Technologies Ltd (GMEX), a provider of multi-asset exchange and post-trade business and technology solutions is pleased to announce GMEX Fusion, a unique integrated centralised and distributed solution set.

Japan's Financial Services Agency, Japan Exchange Group, Daiwa Securities Group: Presentation Of Myanmar’s Capital Market Activation Support Plan To The Ministry Of Planning And Finance Of Myanmar

Date 25/01/2018

Today, the Financial Services Agency, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. and Daiwa Securities Group Inc. presented the Ministry of Planning and Finance of Myanmar with a support plan “LIST (Listing + Investment Strategy and Timeline) for Myanmar (Myanmar LIST)” for the activation of the capital market of Myanmar.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Memorandum Of Understanding With The Central Bank Of Myanmar Concerning The Framework Of Financial Cooperation In The Banking Sector

Date 25/01/2018

1. Today, the Financial Services Agency signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) concerning the framework of financial cooperation in the banking sector.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Front-line Regulation In 2017

Date 25/01/2018

In 2017, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”) tightened up regulation at the front line in general and duly performed its responsibilities as a front-line regulator.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 24/01/2018

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of January 12, 2018.

Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date January 12, 2018

Date 24/01/2018

At the end of the settlement date of January 12, 2018, short interest in 2,352 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 7,191,000,579 shares compared with 7,003,385,990 shares in 2,355 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of December 29, 2017. The mid-January short interest represents 5.31 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 3.92 days for the prior reporting period.