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CQG Connects To Dalian Commodity Exchange To Offer International Market Participants First Access To DCE Iron Ore Futures - CQG Continues To Grow Presence In China As Markets Open To Overseas Traders

Date 04/05/2018

CQG, Inc. today announced its connectivity to the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) to offer global clients access to iron ore futures. The move marks the second Chinese market available on CQG, as the firm continues to expand business in China with offices, local staff, infrastructure, and exchange coverage.  China is opening markets with new approved mechanisms for foreign participation in products such as INE crude and DCE iron ore futures. CQG is leading the way among foreign vendors to support coverage and developing important relationships in the region with Chinese futures commission merchants (FCMs) and investors.

HKEX: Exchange Announces Formation Of Biotech Advisory Panel

Date 04/05/2018

• Biotech Advisory Panel formed to provide advice on biotech applications for listing under the new Chapter 18A of the Listing Rules that took effect on 30 April 2018
• Panel initially consists of 13 members, while Exchange will look to include additional members as appropriate

SET Officially Launches “LiVE” Platform With Blockchain Technology To Grow Startups

Date 04/05/2018

“LiVE” – the first Thailand crowdfunding platform for startups and SMEs developed by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) with support from the public and private sectors – has officially launched with eight targeted businesses from various sectors such as mobile application, consumer products and medical equipment, to join while prompting over 50 companies to follow suit amid growing enthusiasm from investors.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee Meeting - 26 January 2018

Date 04/05/2018

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Operations Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Conclusions From Its Consultation On Capital Raisings By Listed Issuers And Announces Changes To Listing Rules

Date 04/05/2018

• Exchange to amend Listing Rules to restrict highly dilutive capital raisings
• Other issues in capital raising and share issuance transactions are addressed

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The London FXJSC Meeting - February 2018

Date 04/05/2018

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC), which is a forum for discussion of the wholesale foreign exchange market. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

RegTek.Solutions Wins ‘Best Solution For SFTR’ AT The 2018 RegTech Awards

Date 04/05/2018

RegTek.Solutions, the global provider of regulatory reporting solutions, is pleased to announce it has been awarded “Best Solution for Securities Financing Transactions Regulation” at the 2018 RegTech Awards. This prestigious accolade provides industry recognition of Validate.Trade for SFTR, the only independent data quality assurance solution for ESMA’s Securities Finance Transactions Regulation (SFTR).

Vivo Energy - Largest UK-Listed African IPO In Over A Decade

Date 04/05/2018

• Vivo Energy shareholders raise £548 million from investors, valuing the company at £1.98 billion
• Largest UK-listed African IPO since 2005 and largest IPO on London Stock Exchange to date in 2018
• First company from LSEG’s Companies to Inspire Africa report to float on London Stock Exchange
• Underlines London’s status as a leading global financial centre and premier funding partner to African issuers

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Provides Guidance On Use Of Instant Messaging

Date 04/05/2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a circular to intermediaries to provide guidance on the statutory and regulatory requirements for the use of instant messaging applications to receive orders from clients.

13 New International Companies Join ELITE, Bringing The Total Number Of Companies To Over 850

Date 04/05/2018

• New businesses join from Europe, Kenya and Mexico
• First Kenyan and Mexican companies join ELITE
• 7 companies graduate from programme
• Brings total number of ELITE businesses to over 850 from across 36 countries, with 150 companies joining in 2018 to date