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Abu Dhabi Global Market Is Now An ISDA Recognised Netting Jurisdiction

Date 24/09/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is pleased to announce that the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has recognised ADGM as an effective netting regime and published a positive legal opinion to its members.   This further reinforces ADGM’s position in providing a robust legal framework, which allow financial institutions and corporates to efficiently expand their businesses and confidently manage risk.  

Twelve Listed Companies In Quest For Strengthening Links With International Institutions During DFM Roadshow In New York, 16 – 17 October

Date 24/09/2017

• H. E. Essa Kazim: “We look forward to attracting more foreign investments as a result of the joint efforts of DFM and listed companies, which are increasingly inclined to deepen relations with investors”
• Foreign investors’ net in-flow reached AED 1.3 billion year to date 2017

DGCX’s Dubai India Crude Oil Futures Named Best New Derivatives Contract By FOW Global Investor

Date 24/09/2017

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange’s Dubai India Crude Oil Futures (DICO) contract has been recognised as the ‘Best New Derivatives Contract’ at this year’s FOW Global Investor Asia Capital Markets Awards 2017.

DIFC’s GFF Will Explore Opportunities For Emerging Markets In The ‘New Order

Date 24/09/2017

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has today announced the preliminary speaker list for its inaugural Global Financial Forum (GFF). To be held on Tuesday 14 November 2017 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of DIFC, the Forum is set to convene an exclusive gathering of invited delegates to focus on ‘Navigating the New Order’.

Global FinTech Leaders Making Their Way To Abu Dhabi For FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit

Date 23/09/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, has brought together a dynamic line-up of global FinTech leaders, innovators, financial regulators and trend-setters at the upcoming FinTech Abu Dhabi in October 2017.  This will also be the first appearance in the Middle East region for many of the key speakers. FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit promises to be an exciting exchange of new ideas, experience and business opportunities.

Update On The Search And Selection Process For Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Next Members, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, Sept. 22, 2017

Date 22/09/2017

I announced in a prior statement that Chairman James R. Doty agreed to continue to serve as the Chairman of the PCAOB as we commence the process for appointing his successor and new Board members.  I believe this will ensure the continued execution of the PCAOB’s mission as the PCAOB transitions to new leadership.  

US Treasury, USTR Sign Covered Agreement On Prudential Insurance And Reinsurance Measures With The European Union

Date 22/09/2017

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today signed a covered agreement (the Agreement) on prudential insurance and reinsurance measures with the European Union (EU).  Treasury and USTR also jointly issued a policy statement clarifying how the United States views implementation of certain provisions of the Agreement. 

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 22/09/2017

The current reports for the week of  September 19, 2017 are now available.

SEC: Pharmaceutical Company Paying Penalty For Misleading Investors About Sales Metric

Date 22/09/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed fraud charges against a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical company that exaggerated how many new patients actually filled prescriptions for an expensive drug that was its sole source of revenue.

Nasdaq Welcomes Secoo Holding Limited (Nasdaq: SECO) To The Nasdaq Global Market

Date 22/09/2017

Secoo Holding Limited (Nasdaq:SECO), Asia's largest online integrated upscale products and services platform, rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square today in celebration of its initial public offering (IPO) on The Nasdaq Global Market.