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DFM Company Posts Net Profit Of AED 102.34 Million During The First Quarter Of 2017

Date 08/05/2017

H.E. Essa Kazim underlining key developments of the period:

• Trading value increased 19% to AED 48 Billion and net in-flows of foreign investors reached AED 612 Million
• The launch of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Platform as well as the technology overhaul plan in cooperation with NASDAQ
• Plans to introduce Central Counterparty (CCP) clearing as part of all-inclusive development of post-trade services
• The launch of Hedging Standard reinforces Dubai’s position as the Capital of Islamic Economy globally
• The inauguration of “Smart Trading Floor” with numerous innovative services 

Abu Dhabi Global Market Kicks Start 2017 Global Citi® Tech For Integrity Challenge In Abu Dhabi

Date 08/05/2017

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, is poised to kick-off the 2017 Citi® Tech for Integrity Challenge (T4I) Demo Day series with the first group of finalists in Abu Dhabi next week on May 15th, 2017.

Rising Equity Turnover At The Vienna Stock Exchange In April 2017

Date 08/05/2017

In April, trading volumes at the Vienna Stock Exchange grew by almost 30% year-on-year (April 16: EUR 4.05 billion; April 2017: EUR 5.26 billion). Elections in France pushed trading volumes especially on Monday, April 24, showing a daily equity turnover of EUR 435 million. Year-to-date the Vienna Stock Exchange recorded a 10.8% increase in trading volumes (Jan-Apr 16: EUR 19.76 billion; Jan-Apr 17: EUR 21.88 billion). 

Dubai Financial Services Authority Hosts 3rd Annual Supervision Outreach Session

Date 08/05/2017

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) held its 3rd Annual Supervision Outreach Session last week, in conjunction with the Compliance Officers Networking Group (CONG), to discuss the latest trends and developments in the financial sector. 

JPX Monthly Headlines - April 2017

Date 08/05/2017

JPX group companies undertake various initiatives and disseminate information with the aim of providing the most attractive markets to all users. 

Every month, we showcase the highlights of these efforts in short and concise summaries just for you.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Consults On Proposals To Reduce Hacking Risks In Internet Trading

Date 08/05/2017

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today launched a two-month consultation on proposals to reduce and mitigate hacking risks associated with internet trading (Note 1).

SET Enhances Investor Confidence At London Roadshow

Date 08/05/2017

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) together with Maybank Kim Eng Securities (Thailand) PCL organizes  “SET Thailand Corporate Day in London”,  the United Kingdom (UK), on May 10, with nine Thai listed companies to present the firms' strengths, the Thai economy's growth potential, underlining Thailand’s position as a strategic hub of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).

HKEX Monthly Market Highlights - April 2017

Date 08/05/2017

Highlights

Securities Market

• The average daily turnover for the first four months of 2017 was $74.3 billion, an increase of 5 per cent when compared with $70.8 billion for the same period last year.
• Funds raised through IPOs for the first four months of 2017 was $32.57 billion, a decrease of 0.2 per cent when compared with $32.63 billion for the same period last year.
• There were 51* newly listed companies for the first four months of 2017, an increase of 65 per cent when compared with 31* for the same period last year.

Moorfield Group Invests In IPSX

Date 08/05/2017

The International Property Securities Exchange (“IPSX”), which will be the first regulated exchange dedicated to the admission and trading of securities in commercial real estate assets (“CRE”), today announces that Moorfield Group (“Moorfield”) has invested in the current IPSX funding round. The terms of its investment are not disclosed.

Seedrs To Launch A Secondary Market

Date 08/05/2017

• In response to huge investor demand, the Neil Woodford-backed equity crowdfunding platform announces the launch of a secondary market.
• Investors will have the opportunity to sell shares of companies they invested in through Seedrs, thereby realising early returns. Meanwhile, investors who want to add to their position in a Seedrs company will be able to buy shares through this market.
• Entrepreneurs will benefit from the flexibility this provides their investors, reducing pressure to exit the business prematurely.
• Businesses considering raising money through Seedrs are likely to find that the prospect of secondary sales makes it easier for them to attract capital.