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Financial Regulators Of Japan And UK Announce Exchange Of Letters On Co-operation Framework To Support Innovative FinTech Companies

Date 09/03/2017

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have exchanged letters on a Co-operation Framework to support innovative FinTech companies. This Exchange of Letters between the JFSA and the FCA will provide a regulatory referral system for Innovator Businesses from Japan and the UK seeking to enter the other’s market. The authority that receives an Innovator Business referral will provide support to the Innovator Businesses by reducing regulatory uncertainty and time to market. In addition, the Exchange of Letters will encourage the regulators to share information about financial services innovation in their respective markets, reduce barriers to entry in a new jurisdiction and further encourage innovation in both countries.
HKEX: Adjustment Of MTR Structured Products, Futures And Options

Date 09/03/2017

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to MTR Corporation Ltd (MTR) structured products, futures and options to account for MTR's second special dividend.
Malaysian Capital Market Grew To RM 2.84 Trillion In 2016 Amidst Global Uncertainties

Date 09/03/2017

The Malaysian capital market grew to RM2.84 trillion in 2016 with total capital raised amounting to RM98.5 billion, according to Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in conjunction with the release of its annual report.
Broadridge Expands Its Global Post-Trade Control Solutions Through Acquisition Of Message Automation - Acquisition Extends Broadridge’s Regulatory And Compliance Capabilities For Capital Markets Firms And Investment Managers

Date 09/03/2017

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) announced today that it has extended its global post-trade control capabilities for sell-side and buy-side firms in capital markets through the acquisition of Message Automation Limited, a leading specialist provider of post-trade control solutions. The acquisition accelerates Broadridge’s ability to allow firms to transform their risk and compliance capabilities, particularly for complex asset classes where Message Automation is a proven leader. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Palestine Securities Exchange Monthly Investor Newsletter - February 2017

Date 09/03/2017

Click here to download the February edition of the PEX Monthly Investor Newsletter.

SIX Remains Firmly On Track In A Difficult Environment

Date 09/03/2017

SIX remained on track in 2016, continuing to hold its position in an increasingly challenging market environment. Operating income was up 1.5% and operating profit rose 2.9% to CHF 287.1 million. SIX generated earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of CHF 297.1 million and group profit of CHF 221.1 million, which was a good result following the strong comparative numbers, enhanced by one-off items, posted the previous year. The results showed SIX’s diversified business model, rigorous cost discipline and strategy implementation continue to pay off.
NEX Optimisation Announces The Launch Of NEX Regulatory Reporting, An End-To-End Regulatory Reporting Platform

Date 09/03/2017

NEX Optimisation, which helps clients simplify complexity and optimise their resources, announces the launch of NEX Regulatory Reporting. Led by Collin Coleman and powered by Abide Financial (Abide), a NEX Group business, NEX Regulatory Reporting brings together a suite of best-in-breed services under a single umbrella to offer clients an extremely powerful and versatile reporting solution. In an era of rapid regulatory and technological change, NEX Regulatory Reporting enables clients to prepare for whatever is around the corner. A single connection and a sophisticated transformation layer give access to a fully resilient, cross asset and cross jurisdictional regulatory reporting solution. NEX Regulatory Reporting provides clients with tools to manage the regulatory reporting challenges of today and tomorrow.
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Files Charges For Insider Trading

Date 09/03/2017

The FMA has filed charges in the Auckland District Court alleging breaches of the insider trading prohibitions contained in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA). The charges were filed in relation to trading in shares of Eroad (NZX:ERD). The individuals charged are a current and a former Eroad employee.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange February 2017 Market Summary - TOCOM February 2017 Volume Averaged 96,364 Contracts, Down 10.3%

Date 09/03/2017

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange announced today that February average daily futures volume was 96,364 contracts, down 10.3% month-over-month. Volume increased for Rubber by 3.7% to 13,251 contracts. It decreased for TOCOM’s most active contracts, such as Gold Standard, which was down 9.4% to 24,522 contracts, Platinum Standard, down 26.8% to 11,318 contracts, and Dubai Crude Oil, down 17.1% to 21,655 contracts.
FINRA Proposes Streamlining Competency Exams - New Securities Industry Essentials Exam Expands Entry Opportunities To the Securities Industry

Date 09/03/2017

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to streamline competency exams and facilitate opportunities for professionals seeking to enter or re-enter the securities industry.