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Appointment To Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Advisory Committee

Date 12/01/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the appointment by the Financial Secretary of Professor Kalok Chan to the SFC Advisory Committee from 15 January 2018 to 31 May 2019.

Australian Financial Markets Association Announces Launch Of FX Global Code Register For Australia

Date 12/01/2018

The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) has launched a Public Register for Statements of Commitment to the FX Global Code (the Code) by participants in the wholesale Australian foreign exchange market.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange: Strengthening The Construction Of The System Of Rules And Addressing The Weak Links In The System

Date 12/01/2018

To further implement strict regulation in an all-round way in accordance with laws, and improve the rule of laws safeguarding the reform and development of the capital market, recently Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”) has sorted out the business rules and regulations for the 13^th time, and released the 9th catalogue of abolished business rules and regulations, making an end to a total of 16 rules and regulations. After the abolishment, there are 171 business rules and regulations issued by SZSE currently in effect.

Robert Jackson And Hester Peirce Sworn In As SEC Commissioners

Date 11/01/2018

Robert J. Jackson Jr. and Hester M. Peirce were sworn into office as SEC Commissioners this morning by SEC Chairman Jay Clayton.

CFTC Chairman Giancarlo To Keynote At The ABA Business Law Section Derivatives And Futures Committee Meeting 2018

Date 11/01/2018

FIA Tech Goes Live With MiFID II Position Limits Databank And Spot Month Calendar

Date 11/01/2018

FIA Tech is pleased to announce the expansion of its Position Limits Databank service to encompass position limits for commodity derivatives as set by European regulators under MiFID II.  The enhanced position limits service went live as planned ahead of the launch of MiFID II on January 3 2018. 

Remarks To The Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee, SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein, Jan. 11, 2018

Date 11/01/2018

Good morning. I want to welcome everyone to the inaugural meeting of our new Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee.

FIA Tech Launches Secure Lockbox For Indirect Clearing Data

Date 11/01/2018

FIA Tech is pleased to announce the expansion of its Owner & Controller Repository (OCR) service to securely and confidentially store data for firms offering indirect clearing services under MIFID II.  The new Indirect Clearing Lockbox capability allows indirect clearers to store their client account data securely to be accessed by their clearing member only in a default scenario, ensuring clients have the full protection of new segregated clearing models provided for under MIFID II.  

UK PM Meeting With Financial Services Firms - The Prime Minister Chaired A Roundtable With Senior Executives From Some Of The World’s Leading Financial Institutions

Date 11/01/2018

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

This afternoon the Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the senior executives from some of the world’s leading financial institutions to discuss the opportunities and challenges for the financial sector posed by Brexit.

The Prime Minister gave an overview of the UK’s position and updated on Brexit negotiations – including the UK’s aim to agree an implementation period by the end of March."

EGX Chairman Exhibits The Role Of The Stock Exchange In Financing The Companies’ Growth

Date 11/01/2018

• Farid: The stock exchange is a long-term saving and investment vehicle that creates sustainable economic growth
• Adel: We work to strengthen communication with business associations to enhance the role of the stock exchange as a financing platform