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The Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) Announces The Publication Of Restriction Periods Of Board Of Directors And Senior Executives Trading And The Deadline Of Financial Statements Publication For Nomu – Parallel Market Companies Through A Dedicated Page In Tadawul Website

Date 22/05/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) announces the has assign of dedicated page on its website  for the updates related to the restriction periods for board of directors and senior executives trading, and the  deadlines for financial statements publication for all listed companies in Nomu – Parallel Market, via this link

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notification On Schedule For Continuous Trading Hours During Dragon Boat Festival Of 2017

Date 22/05/2017

According to the rules on continuous trading, the Exchange further clarifies the detailed schedule for continuous trading hours during the Dragon Boat Festival as follows: 

There is no continuous trading on the night of May 26th .

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

Date 21/05/2017

The total value of shares traded for the week  ending 18 May 2017 amounted to SAR 16.00 billion, increasing by 19.83% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,635.96 billion at the end of this period, increasing by 0.83% over the previous week.

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Monthly Statistical Report April 2017

Date 21/05/2017

Total number of listed companies on the main market amounted to 224 at the end of April 2017. Meanwhile, the number of listed companies on Nilex reached 32 at the end of the month.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange: Tatweej Academy Awards Rashed AlBlooshi Arab Eagle Award For General Management 2017

Date 21/05/2017

Tatweej Academy for Excellence Awards has awarded Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Chief Executive, Rashed AlBlooshi, Arab Eagle Award for General Management 2017.

The Event Included 166 One-On-One Meetings With 52 London-Based Funds: DFM Roadshow Connects Listed Companies With International Institutions Managing US$ 2.3 Trillion Of Assets

Date 21/05/2017

• H.E. Essa Kazim: “International investors have widely reaffirmed their confidence in the economic environment in Dubai and the lucrative opportunities on its markets”
• Fahima Al Bastaki: “DFM constantly encourages listed companies to regularly update current and potential investors on recent developments and growth strategies”
• Abdulfattah Sharaf: “DFM’s commitment to provide Dubai’s listed companies with a platform to connect with international investors is a key contributor to the country’s success”
• Adnan Chilwan: “Regular roadshows by DFM provide the ideal platform for investor focused companies such as DIB to showcase their current and upcoming plans”
• Jasim Husain Thabet: “The annual DFM roadshow represents a great opportunity for Tabreed to engage with international investors”
• Bashar Obeid: “The DFM International Investor Roadshow is an important annual event for Aramex”

Asset Management Firms Select DIFC As Destination Of Choice for Property Funds And Real Estate Investment Trusts

Date 21/05/2017

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the $7.4 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has reinforced its position as the largest fund regime in the region at an event which highlighted how property funds and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are becoming increasingly popular and opening up significant investment opportunities in the real estate sector.  

CalPERS Announces Candidates For Two Board Seats - Candidates' Final Filing Date Extended To May 30 For Position A

Date 19/05/2017

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) today announced the candidates who filed to run for two Member-at-Large Board of Administration positions. Current terms for both seats end on January 15, 2018.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 19/05/2017

The current reports for the week of May 16, 2017 are now available.

Federal Reserve Imposes $1.2 Million Fine And Permanent Ban On Employment Against Former Barclays Bank PLC Employee

Date 19/05/2017

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced that it has imposed a $1.2 million fine and a permanent ban on employment in the banking industry against Christopher Ashton, the former Global Head of Foreign Exchange (FX) Spot Trading at Barclays Bank PLC, in connection with the manipulation of FX pricing benchmarks.