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Parliamentary Joint Committee Opening Statement, 30 April 2024 - Opening Statement By ASIC Chair Joe Longo At The Parliamentary Joint Committee On Corporations And Financial Services, Oversight Of Asic, The Takeovers Panel And The Corporations Legislation, 30 April 2024

Date 30/04/2024

I am pleased to appear before the Committee today. I am joined by Commissioners Kate O’Rourke, Alan Kirkland and Simone Constant. Deputy Chair Sarah Court is unable to be present today as she is on leave, as we notified the Committee Chair on 21 March 2024. Tim Mullaly, Executive Director of Enforcement and Compliance and Melissa Smith, Senior Executive Leader Enforcement and Compliance are here to assist me to address your questions about our enforcement work. We thank the Committee for giving us the opportunity to prepare and speak about our enforcement work. Also present today are Chief Executive Officer Warren Day; our General Counsel, Chris Savundra; Executive Director of Regulation and Supervision, Greg Yanco; Executive Director of Markets, Calissa Aldridge (joining us by video today); and Senior Executive Leader, Market Infrastructure, Ben Cohn-Urbach.

Candidates For Directors And Actions To Be Taken Based On A Review Of JPX’s Board Of Directors

Date 30/04/2024

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) hereby announces that it and its subsidiaries have nominated candidates for directors and other officers to be put forth for approval at their respective Annual General Shareholders Meetings and Ordinary General Meeting of Members to be held on June 19, 2024.  

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Will Not Extend Six-Month Pause On DBS Bank’s Non-Essential Activities

Date 30/04/2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that it will not be extending the pause imposed on DBS Bank Ltd (“DBS Bank”) that was effective from 1 November 2023 to 30 April 2024, while the multiplier of 1.8 times to DBS Bank’s risk weighted assets for operational risk will be retained.

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. And Consolidated Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Results For The Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (Based On IFRS), Unaudited

Date 30/04/2024

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), JPX Group recorded operating revenue of ¥152,871 million (increased 14.1% from the same period of the previous fiscal year (i.e., year on year)), and operating expenses were ¥71,554 million (increased 6.0% year on year). As a result, JPX Group recorded operating income of ¥87,444 million (increased 28.1% year on year) and income before income tax of ¥87,404 million (increased 28.1% year on year).

Japan Exchange Group: Notice Of Partial Amendments To The Articles Of Incorporation

Date 30/04/2024

At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 30, 2024, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) resolved to propose "Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation" for resolution at the 23rd Annual General Shareholders Meeting planned for June 19, 2024. 

Economy Statement By Eric Van Nostrand, Performing Duties Of US Assistant Secretary For Economic Policy For The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee

Date 29/04/2024

INTRODUCTION

Over the past three months, incoming U.S. economic data continue to show robust growth in the labor market, household consumption, and business investment, even as inflation remains well below its peak.  Although headline GDP growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter, underlying demand from households and businesses remained remarkably strong.  Moreover, the pace of job growth picked up in early 2024, prime-age labor supply improved, and the unemployment rate continued to remain low.  It is likely that the health of the labor market is buttressing private demand and, with it, economic growth in 2024.

US Treasury Announces Marketable Borrowing Estimates

Date 29/04/2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced its current estimates of privately-held net marketable borrowing for the April – June 2024 and July – September 2024 quarters. 

NGX Holds 63rd Annual General Meeting, With Shareholders Approving Key Resolutions - Group To Embark On Digital Transformation Journey Amid Strategic Re-Orientation

Date 29/04/2024

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), a leading integrated market infrastructure group in Africa, convened its 63rd annual general meeting at the Nigerian Exchange Group House on Monday, April 29, 2024. During the gathering, the Group concluded on ordinary and special business matters, while also unveiling plans to embark on a comprehensive digital transformation strategy to expand its business operations in line with its overarching strategy.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Market For Underlying Security Used For Openings On MIAX Options, MIAX Pearl Options And MIAX Emerald Options For Newly Listed Symbols Effective Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Date 29/04/2024

Please refer to the Regulatory Circulars listed below for newly added symbols and the corresponding market for the underlying security used for openings on the MIAX Exchanges. The newly listed symbols will be available for trading beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Dubai Financial Market Reports 171% Increase In Q1 2024 Net Profit (Pre-Tax), Reaching AED 95.6 Million

Date 29/04/2024

• The DFM attracted 44,259 new investors, with 85% of them being foreign investors.
• Trading value surpassed AED 25 billion.
• DFM General Index up 4.59% and market capitalization increased by 6% to AED 730 billion.
• Institutional investors accounted for 65% of trading value.