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HKEX: Appointment Of Listing Committee Members

Date 05/07/2024

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), announces the appointment of members to the Listing Committee of the Main Board and GEM (together, the Listing Committee).

CME Group International Average Daily Volume Reached Quarterly Record Of 7.8 Million Contracts In Q2 2024

Date 05/07/2024

• Record Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) ADV of 5.8M, up 28% in Q2 2024
• Asia Pacific (APAC) ADV of 1.7M, up 9%; Latin America (LatAm) ADV of 182K, up 8% in Q2 2024

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Warns Public Of Seven Entities For Suspected Virtual Asset-Related Fraud

Date 05/07/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warns the public of seven entities suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities purported to be related to virtual assets (collectively, suspected entities). 

Shanghai Stock Exchange Pilots Online Voting Reminder Services To Facilitate Small And Medium-Sized Investors' Participation iI Shareholders' Meetings Of Listed Companies

Date 05/07/2024

Recently, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) issued a business notice to member units and listed companies about piloting online voting reminder services for shareholders' meetings. The notice requires member units to enhance their trading client interfaces' reminder functions to ensure investors are promptly informed about upcoming shareholders' meetings. Besides, the SSE will offer online voting reminder services. Listed companies can authorize the SSE to send reminders to investors through smart SMS and other methods free of charge. This pilot program is part of the SSE's efforts to implement the State Council's guidelines on strengthening regulation, forestalling risks and promoting the high-quality development of the capital market and support small and medium-sized investors.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Memorandum Of Cooperation With The Ontario Securities Commission

Date 05/07/2024

On June 27, the Financial Services Agency and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) signed aMemorandum of Cooperation (MoC) regarding the supervision and oversight of central counterparties (CCPs) that are supervised by each of two authorities.

SGX Group Reports Market Statistics For June 2024

Date 05/07/2024

• Derivatives volume rises on robust trading activity in FX and commodities
• Singapore stock market caps April-June quarter on strong note

Japan Financial Services Agency: "Insights From Dialogue On Enhancing Sustainability Investment Products" Announced

Date 05/07/2024

Dialogue on Enhancing Sustainability Investment Products has been held four times since December 2023. A wide of stakeholders related to sustainability investment products, including asset managers, distributors, investees, and retail investors, financial industry associations, participated in the dialogue and discussed the points for promoting the expansion and provision of sustainability investment products that are attractive to individuals.

Nigerian Exchange Group Announces Jude Chiemeka As Chief Executive Officer Of Nigerian Exchange Limited

Date 04/07/2024

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jude Chiemeka as the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX or The Exchange), its operating exchange subsidiary, effective July 1, 2024, following the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval. Since January 1, 2024, Mr. Chiemeka has been serving as the acting CEO of NGX, succeeding Mr. Temi Popoola, who transitioned to the role of Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group.

The EBA Issues ‘Travel Rule’ Guidance To Tackle Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing In Transfers Of Funds And Crypto Assets

Date 04/07/2024

The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued today new Guidelines on the so-called ‘travel rule’, i.e. the information that should accompany transfers of funds and certain crypto assets. This rule will help tackle the abuse of  such transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

B.C. Securities Commission Reminds Whistleblowers To Check Online Portal About Potential Payouts

Date 04/07/2024

The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) is reminding people who submitted anonymous tips through its newly created whistleblower program – and who want to receive financial awards for doing so – that they must identify themselves to the BCSC before receiving an award.