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HKEX In 2018: Year In Review

Date 21/12/2018

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has had an exceptional year, reporting record January-September results, record high trading activity and a return to the top of the world’s IPO fundraising table.  Other highlights have included the opening of the HKEX Innovation Lab, new rules that support the listing of more, and more varied companies in Hong Kong, and exciting and sustainable momentum in derivatives trading.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Industrial Products Price Insurance Debuts: Duplicating “Insurance + Futures” Mode Of Agri-Products

Date 21/12/2018

On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of the gradual implementation and smooth operation of the domestic agricultural products “insurance + futures” pilot program, the industrial products price fluctuation insurance welcomes its debut: the framework agreement on the iron ore “insurance + futures” project cooperation is successfully signed, adding a new method for the futures market to serve the real economy.

Bursa Malaysia Berhad Announces Appointment Of New Independent Non-Executive Director

Date 21/12/2018

Bursa Malaysia Berhad announced the appointment of Ms. Chong Chye Neo as Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors line up, effective 21 December 2018.

Hong Kong’s Securities And Futures Commission Publishes Review Of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong’s Performance In Regulating Listing Matters

Date 21/12/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released a report on its review of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited’s (SEHK) performance in its regulation of listing matters.

Providing Real Economy With Individualized Risk Management Services -- Dalian Commodity Exchange Officially Launches Commodity Swap Business

Date 21/12/2018

On December 19, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) launched the commodity swap business, indicating that China’s futures exchanges have officially started to play the role of financial infrastructure in the OTC commodity derivatives market, and provide comprehensive services such as the trading registration and settlement for financial institutions and entity enterprises in their OTC commodity derivatives business. The representatives from industry associations, financial institutions and industry enterprises attended the launching ceremony.

To Be In The Vanguard Of Reform In The New Era - All Shenzhen Stock Exchange Staff Gather To Watch And Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of Reform And Opening-Up

Date 21/12/2018

On December 18, the grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the reform and opening up was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. General Secretary Xi Jinping of the CPC Central Committee, also President of the State and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended the event and delivered an important speech. The speech comprehensively reviewed the glorious course of the 40 years of reform and opening up, profoundly summarized the great achievements and valuable experience thereof, and mobilized the entire Party and the people of all nationalities to continue to push forward the reform and opening up in the new era. At the meeting, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council awarded 100 people with medals of reform pioneers for their outstanding contributions to the country's reform and opening up. Yu Guogang, a practitioner of the development of the capital market and SZSE's main founder, was one of the award winners. 

Circular Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On The Last Trading Day And Delivery Dates For SC1902 And SC1910

Date 21/12/2018

Shanghai International Energy Exchange, the subsidiary of Shanghai Futures Exchange has released its Circular on the Last Trading Day and Delivery Dates for SC1902 and SC1910 on December 21, 2018 as follows

1. The last trading day for SC1902 will be January 25, 2019, and the delivery dates will be January 28, January 29, January 30, January 31 and February 1, 2019.
2. The last trading day for SC1910 will be September 23, 2019, and the delivery dates will be September 24, September 25, September 26, September 27 and September 30, 2019.

ISDA Publishes Final Results Of Benchmark Fallbacks Consultation

Date 20/12/2018

ISDA has today published a report summarizing the final results of a consultation on technical issues related to new benchmark fallbacks for derivatives contracts that reference certain interbank offered rates (IBORs).

FINRA Publishes Report On Selected Cybersecurity Practices – 2018

Date 20/12/2018

FINRA today published its Report on Selected Cybersecurity Practices - 2018, a detailed review of effective information-security controls at securities firms. The report represents the newest initiative in FINRA’s ongoing effort to help broker-dealers – including small firms – further develop their cybersecurity programs.

Federal Reserve And FDIC Announce Resolution Plan Determinations For Four Foreign-Based Banks And Finalize Guidance For Eight Domestic Banks

Date 20/12/2018

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Thursday announced that the resolution plans of four foreign-based banks had weaknesses, but did not have "deficiencies," which are weaknesses severe enough to result in additional prudential requirements if not corrected.