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Saudi Stock Exchange Named To Watch List For MSCI Emerging Market Index

Date 21/06/2017

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) is pleased to announce today that it has been named by MSCI to the organization’s Emerging Market Index Watch List. The announcement comes on the heels of a series of market reforms that the Saudi Capital Market has undertaken as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic transformation program, which in part seeks to bring the Saudi market into alignment with its emerging and developed market peers and gain recognition for the country as an indexed emerging market.

New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Seeks Feedback On Robo-Advice Exemption

Date 21/06/2017

The FMA is seeking feedback on its proposals to allow entities to provide personalised financial advice generated by a computer programme or algorithm (robo-advice). This would be a temporary measure before new legislation is passed by Parliament.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission On inclusion Of A Shares In MSCI Emerging Markets Index

Date 21/06/2017

MSCI announced today that beginning in June 2018, it will include A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

Tokyo Stock Exchange, 2016 Shareownership Survey

Date 21/06/2017

2016 Shareownership Survey (Jun. 20, 2017)

SET Cultivates New Generation Of Financial Professionals Via YFO 2017 Project

Date 21/06/2017

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), together with the Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA), continues to groom new financial professionals for the Thai capital market by organizing the “Young Corporate Financial Officer 2017” (YFO 2017) program for the fourth consecutive year. This project seeks to encourage university students nationwide to choose careers in Investor Relations and as Financial Analysts so as to promote sustainable growth for listed companies and the Thai capital market. 

Robert Evans III Named Deputy Director In SEC’s Division Of Corporation Finance

Date 20/06/2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Robert Evans III has been named Deputy Director in the agency’s Division of Corporation Finance. He will join Deputy Director Shelley Parratt as a senior advisor to the division’s director, William H. Hinman. 

CFTC Unanimously Approves Revisions To Delegated Authorities And Technical Amendments

Date 20/06/2017

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) today unanimously approved a Final Rule on Revisions to Commission Delegated Authority Provisions and Technical Amendments (Final Rule).

Nasdaq Conducts Annual Election For Subsidiary Board Directors

Date 20/06/2017

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announces the appointment of fifteen directors to The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; NASDAQ PHLX LLC; NASDAQ BX, Inc.; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Nasdaq MRX, LLC and Nasdaq GEMX, LLC Boards. Directors will serve a one-year term.  

Statement Of Acting CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo On Commissioner Sharon Y. Bowen’s Departure Announcement

Date 20/06/2017

"I commend Sharon on her tenure as a Commissioner.  She has brought significant experience and a clear and consistent voice to fulfilling the mission of the CFTC. Our time together has been one of mutual respect and genuine interest in the health of our U.S. markets. I have truly enjoyed the productive and cooperative relationship we have built, and I believe it has set a positive tone for the entire Commission. In an era where cooperation in Washington is rare, it has flourished here at the CFTC, and I am grateful to Sharon for her partnership in making that the standard for Commission operations."

Readout From A Treasury Spokesperson Of US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s Meeting With Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela

Date 20/06/2017

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met today with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela.  The Secretary and the President discussed ongoing partnerships between the United States and Panama, and Panama's progress on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism efforts.  They also discussed Panama's involvement in the Latin American regional Financial Action Task Force, partnerships with Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, and broader tax issues affecting the two countries.