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Guilty Pleas For Holding Out As Being In The Business Of Providing Financial Services And Obstructing New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Investigation

Date 16/03/2018

Garry James Patterson has pleaded guilty to two charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) at the Christchurch District Court.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Releases "Survey Report On Individual Investors 2017"

Date 16/03/2018

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) recently conducted a survey on individual investors, the 9thsuch survey since 2009, in order to get an overall picture of individual investors, deliver more targeted and effective investment education services and protection measures, and issued a survey report on Individual Investors 2017. The survey follows the original methodology used over the years, involving multiple aspects including investor structure, knowledge level, investment philosophy, investor behavior, the right to know and execute. In addition, investors’ views on risk factors in the stock market and other hot topics of the capital market in 2018 are added.

Court Strikes Down DOL Fiduciary Rule, Finds In Favor Of Plaintiffs

Date 16/03/2018

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Financial Services Institute, Financial Services Roundtable, Insured Retirement Institute, and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association released the following statement today on a decision in favor of the plaintiffs by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding a legal challenge to the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule:

“The court has ruled on the side of America’s retirement savers, preserving access to affordable financial advice. Our organizations have long supported the development of a best interest standard of care and the Securities and Exchange Commission should now take the lead on a clear, consistent, and workable standard that does not limit choice for investors.”

NEX Group Statement Re. Press Speculation - Has Received A Preliminary Approach By CME Group Regarding A Potential Acquisition Of NEX

Date 15/03/2018

The Board of NEX Group plc ("NEX") notes the press speculation and announces that it has received a preliminary approach by CME Group Inc. ("CME") regarding a potential acquisition of NEX.

Ontario Securities Commission To Leave Regulatory Fees Unchanged

Date 15/03/2018

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today that fee rates under OSC Rule 13-502 Fees and OSC Rule 13-503 (Commodity Futures Act) Fees will remain unchanged for a period of two years, starting April 1, 2018.

Corporate Governance: On the Front Lines of America's Cyber War - SEC Commissioner Robert J. Jackson, Jr. [1]

Date 15/03/2018

Thank you so much, David, for that kind introduction. It's great to be here at the Tulane Corporate Law Institute for what, I know, is one of the most highly-anticipated corporate-law conferences of the year. It also doesn't hurt that it happens to be in New Orleans.

The MiG Report - TSX, TSX Venture Exchange

Date 15/03/2018

APICORP Debuts CNH 630 Million Dim Sum Bond On Irish Stock Exchange

Date 15/03/2018

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) has listed its inaugural CNH 630 million dim sum bond on the Main Securities Market (MSM) of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE). APICORP is the first ever supranational issuer from Africa and Middle East (MEA) region to list a dim sum bond. The dim sum bond will pay a profit rate of 4.7% per annum and has a maturity date in March 2021.

NZX Annual Meeting 2018

Date 15/03/2018

On behalf of the board of directors I am pleased to invite you to the Annual Meeting of NZX, commencing at 10.00am on 13 April 2018.

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 15/03/2018

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from March 16, 2018: