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Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission And Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Conclude Joint Consultation On Listing Regulation

Date 15/09/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), today published the conclusions to their joint consultation on proposed enhancements to the Exchange's decision-making and governance structure for listing regulation (Note 1). After carefully considering market feedback, the SFC and the Exchange have decided to adopt the way forward as set out in the conclusions.

Real Interest Rates And Risk - Speech By Gertjan Vlieghe, External MPC Member, Bank Of England

Date 15/09/2017

In this speech, Gertjan Vlieghe, External MPC member, delves into the history of short term real interest rates and equity prices in the UK and examines sub-periods of high and low real interest rates during the past century. He finishes with his view on the outlook for monetary policy.

MTS Launches Direct Electronic Dealer-To-Client Trading In Repo Contracts

Date 15/09/2017

• Delivers benefits of electronic repo trading to buy-side for the first time
• Supports LCH Sponsored Clearing model for buy-side
• Addresses growing collateral management and regulatory challenges including SFTR
• Launch marks 20 years of repo market innovation for MTS

Nordic Growth Market Intends To Buy A Significant Ownership In Privanet Group Oyj

Date 15/09/2017

Nordic Growth Market NGM AB and Privanet Group Oyj have signed a letter of intent which would make NGM a significant owner of Privanet Group.

SETL And Four Asset Management Firms Are Launching IZNES, The Pan-European Fund Record-Keeping Platform Based On Blockchain Technology

Date 15/09/2017

SETL and four asset management firms announced today the launch of IZNES, the pan-European fund record-keeping platform based on blockchain technology.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Announces Finalists For The Global FinTech Hackcelerator And FinTech Awards

Date 15/09/2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the finalists for the 2017 Global FinTech Hackcelerator and FinTech Awards. The Global FinTech Hackcelerator and FinTech Awards are among the highlights of this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival, which will take place in Singapore from 13 to 17 November 2017.

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In ETFs/ETPs lLsted In Asia Pacific (Ex-Japan) Have Increased 19.9% In 2017 To Reach A New Record Of 155 Billion US Dollars At The End Of August 2017

Date 15/09/2017

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) have increased 19.9% in the first 8 months of the year to reach a new record of US$155 billion at the end of August 2017, according to ETFGI’s August 2017 preliminary Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETF and ETP industry insights report an annual paid for research subscription service (click here to see the chart for growth in assets).

The Monetary Authority Of Singapore And The Securities Commission Malaysia Collaborate To Foster FinTech Innovation And Cross-Border Activities

Date 15/09/2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) yesterday signed a Cooperation Agreement (CA) to foster closer cooperation on FinTech and innovation in financial services between Singapore and Malaysia. MAS and SC share similar objectives of developing robust FinTech ecosystems that support the needs of the financial industry and promote innovation in their respective markets.

Response To Feedback On REP 523 ASIC's Innovation Hub And Our Approach To Regulatory Technology

Date 15/09/2017

ASIC today released its response to industry feedback on ASIC's Innovation Hub and its approach to regulatory technology.

In May ASIC released for consultation Report 523 ASIC's Innovation Hub and our approach to regulatory technology (REP 523).

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Investigation And Punishment Against Law And Rule Violations During August 2017

Date 15/09/2017

The Exchange has been putting its efforts in investigation and punishment against law and rule violations as per relevant laws and rules, so as to truly enhance risk prevention, intensify frontline regulation, normalize futures transaction behaviors and protect the legitimate rights of participants in futures market.