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BDO Awards Outstanding Performers In ESG Reporting, Sees ESG Gaining Solid Ground In Core Business Considerations

Date 25/01/2018

BDO Limited (BDO), the world's fifth largest accountancy network, is holding the awards presentation ceremony of the inaugural BDO ESG Awards today to recognise outstanding Hong Kong-listed companies which have made a positive impact in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) through excellent performance in ESG reporting and implementing outstanding sustainability initiatives. The Awards aim to encourage companies to be more aware of their social responsibility and to incorporate sustainability best practices into their business and reporting models. 

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Highlights Compliance Failures In Product Selling Practices

Date 25/01/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a circular to licensed corporations (LCs) on the standards it expects of them when they sell fixed-income and structured products.

Strength Of UK Life Sciences Confirmed At Future Of Healthcare Investor Forum

Date 25/01/2018

• 2.4 billion raised in life sciences IPOs and further offerings in 2017; +20% compared to 2016
• London’s markets supporting life sciences companies throughout their growth journeys; over £2.1 billion raised in follow on capital, a six-fold increase compared with 2016
• UK & international life sciences companies continue to see London as a long-term home; 120 companies currently listed in London
• UK public markets are supporting innovation; two funding vehicles listed in 2017 to invest in healthcare & life sciences sector   

Solactive Launches Sustainability Index Europe - New Index Developed In Conjunction With Deutsche Bank And Arabesque S-Ray®

Date 25/01/2018

Solactive today announced the launch of the Solactive Sustainability Index Europe, which was developed with Deutsche Bank, and is designed to track the performance of environmentally and socially responsible European companies, based on the data-driven platform Arabesque S- Ray®. Arabesque S-Ray® is the first tool of its kind that uses machine-learning and algorithm- based technology to rate companies on the principles of the United Nations Global Compact: Human Rights, Labour Rights, the Environment, and Anti-Corruption (GC Score).

JHC Hires Ex-Dion Head To Bolster Development Delivery

Date 25/01/2018

Wealth management fintech firm JHC Systems (JHC), has hired Ron Tomlinson as Head of Solutions Development. Formerly Global Head of Development of Wealth and Post Trade at Dion, Ron brings unrivalled experience heading up wealth management product development teams. He will report to Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Anderson.

Thailand Futures Exchange Hosts AFM Annual Conference During January 25-26

Date 25/01/2018

Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX) is hosting the 21st Association of Futures Markets (AFM) Annual Conference during January 25-26, 2018, participated by more than 100 leaders and experts from 22 countries, to reinforce the Thai capital market’s role at the international level.

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.