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Shanghai Stock Exchange: Notice Of Further Advancing Asset Securitization Business For PPP Projects - Shang Zheng Han (2017) No. 783 Document

Date 24/07/2017

In order to implement the requirements of the “Notice of the Ministry of Finance, the People’s Bank of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission on Matters concerning Standardized Implementation of Asset Securitization for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects” (Cai Jin [2017] No. 55 Document), further advance the asset securitization business for PPP projects and improve the capacity for serving the real economy, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), according to relevant rules in the “Provisions on Administration of Asset Securitization Business at Securities Companies and Subsidiaries of Fund Management Companies”, the “SSE Guidelines for Asset Securitization Business” and the “SSE Guidelines for Business of Confirming Qualification for Asset-backed Securities’ Listing”, hereby announces the related matters as follows:

TEXPERS Comments On New Study Confirming Investing Advantages For Public Employee Retirement Systems

Date 23/07/2017

In 2011, research firm Aon Hewitt concluded that public pension funds turned the tide on returns gained by endowments and foundations (E&Fs). Hewitt’s new study confirms public pension funds haven’t looked back. The July 2017 report, Public Funds Can Still Compete, compared the five years of returns ending in 2016 of 400 public funds to 300 E&Fs. The public funds gained 8.47% while E&Fs gained 7.47%, according to Aon Hewitt.

HSBC Saudi Arabia Announces The Rebalancing Of The HSBC Saudi 20 ETF In Line With The Index

Date 23/07/2017

The rebalancing of the HSBC Saudi 20 ETF has been carried out on July 23, 2017 in line with the Index and the revised portfolio composition is available on the HSBC Saudi website (www.hsbcsaudi.com).

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

Date 23/07/2017

The  total value of shares traded for the week  ending 20 July 2017 amounted to SAR 13.21 billion, decreasing by 11.17% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,721.52 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 0.55% over the previous week.

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li - Latest Charles Li Direct: The Difference Between A Traffic Cop And The Sheriff

Date 23/07/2017

Hong Kong’s regulatory regime has been under the spotlight lately, as market players discuss the new “front-loaded” approach adopted by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). In his latest blog post, HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li looks at the division of responsibility in the Hong Kong market between the SFC and HKEX, why it has generally worked over the years, and how both organisations can work together to maintain market quality.

DGCX And DCCC Reinforces Its MENA Presence With Regulatory Recognition From ADGM - The FSRA Recognition Allows ADGM Registered Entities To Access DGCX and DCCC Platforms For Trading And Clearing Activities

Date 22/07/2017

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and its CCP subsidiary, Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC) has been recognised as a remote Exchange and Clearing House by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), the regulatory authority for the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), enabling ADGM companies to access its trading and clearing platforms.

SIFMA Submits Comments To SEC On Standards Of Conduct For Financial Professionals

Date 22/07/2017

SIFMA today submitted comments to the SEC in response to Chairman Clayton’s recent request for public comment on the standards of conduct for investment advisers and broker-dealers.  

Nasdaq Files Form 8-K Regarding Director Resignation

Date 21/07/2017

On July 21, 2017, Nasdaq filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announcing the resignation of Glenn H. Hutchins from the board of directors of Nasdaq, Inc. and any committees thereof.

MIAX Options - Updates To Support PRIME, Mass Cancel Port & Complex Crossing Order Functionality Beginning August 2, 2017

Date 21/07/2017

The MIAX Options Exchange will begin rolling out the following new functionality beginning August 2, 2017:

Simple PRIME

• Beginning Wednesday, August 2, 2017 PRIME order handling changes will be in effect on all symbols as described in MIAX Options Regulatory Circular, RC_2017_36.

High Priority Mass Cancel Ports

• As previously announced in the June 9, 2017 Alert, the MIAX Options Exchange will begin supporting a new mass cancel message feature and offer high priority mass cancel ports beginning Thursday, August 3, 2017.  Please review MIAX Options Regulatory Circular, RC_2017_37.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 21/07/2017

The current reports for the week of July 18, 2017 are now available.