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SET Signs MoU With Oslo Stock Exchange, Renews MoU With Chittagong Stock Exchange

Date 07/09/2017

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) of Norway today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to synergize efforts on capital market development and business opportunities between the two countries, including listing, trading, products and services development, roadshow and information sharing. SET also renewed the MoU with Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) to continue the co-operation between the two exchanges.

Securities Commission Malaysia Media Statement: Initial Coin Offerings

Date 07/09/2017

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) would like to caution investors as we note the emergence of digital token based fundraising activities / investment schemes in Malaysia and elsewhere, which may be referred to as “initial coin offerings”, “initial token offerings”, “token pre-sale”, “token crowd-sale” (collectively referred to as ICO schemes hereon).

Avelacom Chooses Metamako To Offer fastest FPGA-Based Connectivity Solution

Date 07/09/2017

Global connectivity provider Avelacomannounced today that it is now using Metamako, the leading specialist provider of FPGA-enabled, high-performance networking devices, to significantly accelerate its network processing power and keep latency to an absolute minimum. The solution meets the needs of HFT firms and all firms in capital markets for whom latency is critical, allowing them to benefit from the latest technology innovations in data processing.

INTL FCStone Ltd's Precious Metals Division More Than Triples Amount Of Gold Traded On Its PMXecute+ Platform To 39 Tons - Platform Reaches Figure Just Weeks After 10-Ton Mark Reported In June

Date 07/09/2017

INTL FCStone Ltd (the "Company") today announced that its Precious Metals Division's web-based physical gold trading platform, PMXecute+, has more than tripled the amount of gold traded since it last reported figures in June.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review From 2 September 2017 To 6 September 2017

Date 07/09/2017

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority On Fair Treatment Of Long-Standing Customers Review

Date 07/09/2017

On 3rd March 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority announced investigations into six firms as a result of its thematic review into the fair treatment of long-standing customers.

NZX Appoints Head Of Listings, Joanna Lawn

Date 07/09/2017

NZX is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Lawn as Head of Listings, effective Monday 18 September 2017. Joanna will be based in NZX’s Auckland office.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Expresses Sympathy to Countries Affected by Hurricane Irma

Date 07/09/2017

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:

“I would like to express our deep concern and sympathy for the countries affected by Hurricane Irma—one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever. Several islands in the region have already suffered terrible damage from the storm, and others are still in its path. We are very saddened by the reports of lives lost and widespread destruction."

SEC: Adviser Charged With Stealing Investor Funds

Date 07/09/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a New Jersey-based tax preparer and investment adviser with stealing more than $1 million from clients to support his gambling habit and other personal expenditures. 

Statement By U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin On President Trump’s Tax Reform Speech

Date 07/09/2017

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today after President Trump's speech on tax reform in Mandan, North Dakota:

"President Trump made a forceful case for comprehensive tax reform to level the playing field for American job creators and spur economic growth that will yield millions of new jobs. Middle-income families in North Dakota and across the country deserve a tax cut, and the President is committed to simplifying the tax code to put more money in their pockets. During today's visit, the President put a personal face on the harmful impact the "death tax" has on farmers and ranchers in North Dakota. I look forward to working with Congress to provide relief from this and other onerous taxes, jumpstart our economy, increase wages, and create more opportunity for Americans."