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Dividends Seamlessly Disseminated To 331,000 Investors Via iVESTOR Card And Bank Transfer: DFM Successfully Accomplished Distribution Of AED 12.6 Billion Of Cash Dividends For The Financial Year 2016

Date 29/05/2017

For the fifth consecutive year and as part of its leading investor and issuer services, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has successfully accomplished the cash dividend distribution for the financial year 2016. As much as AED 12.6 billion been disseminated to 331,000 investors.

DIFC Announces Enactment Of DIFC Laws Amendment Law 2017

Date 29/05/2017

Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority) announced that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has enacted the DIFC Laws Amendment Law, DIFC Law No. 1 of 2017 (Law).

Astana International Financial Centre JSC And Nasdaq Sign Technology Deal For New AIFC Exchange - The AIFC Exchange Will Run On Nasdaq Financial Framework Trading Technology - The New Exchange Is Targeted To Launch In Late-2017

Date 29/05/2017

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Astana International Financial Centre JSC (AIFC) today announced a new, significant agreement. Nasdaq has been selected to power Kazakhstan’s nascent stock exchange, the AIFC Exchange. The exchange is targeted to launch in late-2017 and will initially trade equities and fixed income with other asset classes for future phases.

DIFC Announces Enactment Of Electronic Transactions Law 2017

Date 29/05/2017

Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority) has announced that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has enacted new Electronic Transactions Law, DIFC Law No. 2 of 2017 (“Electronic Transactions Law”).

Finalization Of Japan’s Stewardship Code (Revised version)

Date 29/05/2017

1. Finalization of Japan’s Stewardship Code (Revised Version) and Summary of Public Comments

The Egyptian Cabinet Approves Some Amendments In The Regulations Managing EGX

Date 29/05/2017

The Egyptian Cabinet today approved the proposed amendments submitted by EGX regarding the duration of the chairmanship of EGX to be 4 years non-renewable. Due to EGX's regulatory and supervisory dimension, also compared to regulations of other supervisory authorities like the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA), this is the highest supervisory authority in the capital market.

ASIC Cancels Gallop International’s Australian Financial Services Licence

Date 29/05/2017

ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial service licence (AFS) licence of Gallop International Group Pty Ltd, formerly known as Weather Pro Exchange Pty Ltd (ACN 147 664 551) (Gallop). The cancellation of the AFS licence is effective from 24 May 2017.

The Launch Of Osaka Exchange Alert Mail

Date 29/05/2017

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Survey: Investor Confidence Bounces Back

Date 28/05/2017

Major disruptions in world events over the last year have not dented New Zealanders’ confidence in financial markets. The FMA today released its annual survey into the public’s attitude to financial markets. The survey shows that confidence has risen significantly to 65% among all respondents, from 56% in 2016.

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

Date 28/05/2017

The total value of shares traded for the week  ending 25 May 2017 amounted to SAR 12.95 billion, decreasing by 19.09% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,624.08 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 0.73% over the previous week.