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Abu Dhabi Global Market Sets Out Guidance On Initial Coin Offerings And Virtual Currencies

Date 09/10/2017

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has set out in Guidance its approach to Initial Coin/Token Offerings (ICOs) and virtual currencies under the Financial Services and Markets Regulations (FSMR).  

Millennium Exchange Release 9.2 Oslo Børs – CDS Maintenance

Date 09/10/2017

There will be maintenance work in Oslo Børs’ customer test environment (CDS) Thursday 12 October. CDS is expected to be available for testing as usual, but customers may experience minor disturbances.

Pendo Systems Pipes Another Financial Services Industry Veteran On-Board

Date 09/10/2017

Pendo Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of industry veteran Bill Woodley as a non-executive director. Bill's career in banking spans more than 25 years, where he has held a variety of executive roles within global financial firms across Europe, Asia and the USA. Bill joins recently appointed, Ruth Wandhöfer, Global Head of Regulatory and Market Strategy at Citi on the Pendo Systems Board.

The First Convertible Bond To Be Purchased Via Credit Subscription Was Successfully Issued In Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Date 09/10/2017

On September 21, 2017, ORIENTAL YUHONG, which is listed on the SME board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”), released a prospectus for public offering of Yuhong Convertible Bond, the first bond to be subscribed for based solely on the credit status of subscribers in the Shenzhen and Shanghai markets. On September 29, the company issued a total of 18.4 million Yuhong Bonds raising 1.84 billion yuan.

ESMA Highlights Importance Of LEI For MiFIDII/MiFIR Compliance

Date 09/10/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Briefing on the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) as part of its efforts to raise industry awareness and facilitate compliance with the LEI requirements under MiFID II ahead of its 3 January 2018 launch.

Eurex Clearing Announces Partnership Program

Date 09/10/2017

Eurex Clearing, one of the world’s leading Central Counterparties (CCP) and part of Deutsche Börse Group, has developed a partnership program designed to further accelerate the development of a liquid, EU based alternative for the clearing of interest rate swaps. Eurex Clearing has designed the program in close consultation with major participants in the interest rate swap market including dealers, end-clients and execution venues. The performance based program aims to build a balanced ecosystem where responsibilities and benefits are fully aligned between all participants in terms of economics and governance.

United Arab Emirates: The Securities And Commodities Authority (SCA) Launched A Strategy For Islamic Capital Market Development

Date 09/10/2017

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) launched a strategy for Islamic capital market development. The strategy includes the supervisory role played by SCA (legislation and powers), the role played by self-regulatory organizations (SROs) (i.e. financial markets), and the challenges encountered.

IOSCO Concludes World Investor Week 2017 - Education And Protection Of Investors Brought To The Attention Of The Global Public

Date 08/10/2017

Today marks the end of the first World Investor Week, organized by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and its members. This week-long global campaign ran from October 2nd through October 8thand revolved around the importance of investor education and protection. 

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 08/10/2017

To view the detailed Weekly Stock Market Ownership and Trading Activity Report (by Nationality and Investor Type) for Main Market and Nomu-Parallel Market please Click Here

Statement On Jury's Verdict In Trial Of Howard Present - Stephanie Avakian, Co-Director, Division Of Enforcement, Steven Peikin, Co-Director, Division Of Enforcement

Date 07/10/2017

“We are very pleased with the jury’s verdict finding Mr. Present liable for defrauding investors,” said Stephanie Avakian, Co-Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division. 

“As we proved at trial, Mr. Present perpetuated F-Squared’s admittedly false and misleading claims through statements and advertisements made to the investing public," said Steven Peikin, Co-Director of the SEC's Enforcement Division.