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ASIC: Evaluating Distributed Ledger Technology

Date 20/03/2017

ASIC has today released an information sheet on distributed ledger technology (DLT), also known as blockchain technology.

EGX & ALEXBANK Sign MOU To Launch New Initiative To Support SMEs In Egypt

Date 20/03/2017

• Omran: Supporting SMEs is one of EGX’s Priorities
• Campioni: The initiative aims to increase SMEs future expansion opportunities

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

Date 19/03/2017

The total value of shares traded for the week  ending 16 March 2017 amounted to SAR 16.82 billion, decreasing by 6.60% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,624.74 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 0.01% over the previous week.

Dubai Financial Market Officially Publishes The Final Version Of “Standard On Hedging Against Investment And Finance Risks”

Date 19/03/2017

• H.E. Essa Kazim: “DFM’s all-inclusive array of Shari’a standards support Islamic finance and investment sector and further strengthen Dubai’s successes as the capital of Islamic economy globally in line with the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum”
• Dr. Hussein Hamed Hassan: “Islamic finance and Shari’a scholars’ active participation during the consultation period played a pivotal role in launching this comprehensive standard”

IMF Christine Lagarde Calls For Global Cooperation And Strong Policies To Sustain The Growth Momentum

Date 18/03/2017

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Baden-Baden, Germany:

“Our meeting showed once again that the G20 provides a critical platform for major economies to work together within an established framework. We met at a time when growth is gaining momentum around the world and there are signs that the global economy has reached a turning point, even though uncertainties remain."

United Kingdom Parliament: David Davis MP Questioned Over Article 50 And Brexit

Date 18/03/2017

Rt Hon David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, gives evidence to EU Committee as part of its ongoing scrutiny of Brexit.

BOX Regulation: Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) Compliance Rule Series

Date 18/03/2017

The purpose of this Regulatory Circular is to inform BOX Participants that, on March 15, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved BOX’s CAT compliance rule series which is set forth as Rule 16000 in the BOX Rulebook (SR-BOX-2017-07).

Deutsche Boerse Group: MLP AG Will Replace GfK SE In SDAX - Changes To Be Effective As Of 22 March 2017

Date 17/03/2017

On Friday, Deutsche Börse announced an unscheduled change to the SDAX Index. The shares of MLP AG will replace the shares of GfK SE. Due to the acquisition of GfK SE by Acceleratio Capital N.V., the free float of GfK SE changed again and dropped to 3.34 %.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 17/03/2017

The current reports for the week of March 14, 2017 are now available.

MIAX Regulatory: Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) Compliance Rule Series

Date 17/03/2017

On March 15, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved MIAX Options’ CAT compliance rule series which is set forth as Chapter XVII of the MIAX Options Rule Book.