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The Saudi Stock Exchange Voted MENA Exchange Of The Year At Global Investor/ISF MENA Awards 2015

Date 01/11/2015

The Saudi Stock Exchange was voted Exchange of the Year Middle East and North Africa at the Global Investor/ISF MENA Awards 2015 in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai. 

DFM Signs MoU With The Department Of Finance To Streamline Payments Of IPO Subscription Via Portal Of Dubai Smart Government - The Agreement Enables Instant Payment Of IPO Subscriptions By Debiting Customers’ Account With Seven Banks

Date 01/11/2015

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Dubai’s Department of Finance (DoF), which will enable investors to make payments of IPO subscriptions in the future via the ePay Portal of Dubai Smart Government. The agreement underlines DFM’s commitment to collaborate with various organizations in order to provide market participants with smart and cutting-edge services in line with the vision and directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Performance Report - October 2015

Date 01/11/2015

At the end of October 2015 Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) closed at 7,124.80 points, decreased by 279.34 points (3.77%) over the close of the previous month. 

UK Chancellor Announces Closer Ties With Brazil On Infrastructure And Financial Services

Date 31/10/2015

The Chancellor George Osborne and Brazilian Finance Minister Joaquim Levy have recently reached a number of agreements to build on the economic relationship between the UK and Brazil – focussing on infrastructure, financial services and supporting the delivery of Rio 2016.

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Date 31/10/2015

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SIFMA Recognizes Rick Ketchum For His Contributions To Investors And The Marketplace

Date 30/10/2015

SIFMA today issued the following statement responding to the announced retirement of Rick Ketchum, current chairman and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA):

“Rick has had a distinguished career as a regulator and practitioner who has been at the forefront of every major milestone in the evolution of the U.S. securities markets over the last 40 years,” said Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO. “He has made his mark in ensuring a robust, efficient and pro-investor marketplace, and we wish him all the best in his retirement.” 

Ontario Securities Commission Introduces Ontario’s New Investor Office

Date 30/10/2015

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today introduced Ontario’s new Investor Office, an important initiative that is a priority for the OSC this year. Also being published today is a large suite of investor materials and resources that express the Office’s purpose and approach and are available at www.InvestorOffice.ca.

US Agencies Finalize Swap Margin Rule

Date 30/10/2015

Five federal agencies have issued a final rule to establish capital and margin requirements for swap dealers, major swap participants, security-based swap dealers, and major security-based swap participants regulated by one of the agencies ("covered swap entities"), as required by the Dodd-Frank Act.

Federal Reserve Board Proposes New Rule To Strengthen The Ability Of Largest Domestic And Foreign Banks Operating In The United States To Be Resolved Without Extraordinary Government Support Or Taxpayer Assistance

Date 30/10/2015

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday proposed a new rule that would strengthen the ability of the largest domestic and foreign banks operating in the United States to be resolved without extraordinary government support or taxpayer assistance.

SEC Adopts Rules To Permit Crowdfunding - Proposes Amendments To Existing Rules To Facilitate Intrastate And Regional Securities Offerings

Date 30/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted final rules to permit companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding.  The Commission also voted to propose amendments to existing Securities Act rules to facilitate intrastate and regional securities offerings.  The new rules and proposed amendments are designed to assist smaller companies with capital formation and provide investors with additional protections.