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EGX Launches EGX33 Shariah Index

Date 12/06/2024

Ahmed El-Sheikh, Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), announced the launch of EGX33 Shariah Index, the index includes 33 companies whose activities came in line with the Islamic Sharia principles. Companies were selected according to an approved methodology by Shariah Supervisory Board, which includes a group of Sharia scholars, experts in Islamic economy, and jurisprudence of financial transactions. These companies represent 16 sectors in EGX.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Briefs Virtual Asset Trading Platform Applicants On Regulatory Expectations After Transition Period Ends

Date 12/06/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) held a briefing session today to explain its regulatory expectations to the virtual asset trading platform (VATP) applicants that are now deemed to be licensed after 1 June.

Three Million 'Frankenstein' Identities Pose A Multi-Billion Pound Fraud Threat: LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Date 12/06/2024

The latest fraud threatening the UK could cost businesses at least £4.2billion if appropriate steps are not taken, new research from LexisNexis Risk Solutions shows.

Nasdaq Helsinki Welcomes Kempower To Main Market

Date 12/06/2024

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in Kempower shares (ticker: KEMPOWR) will commence today on the Main Market of Nasdaq Helsinki. Kempower is a large cap company within Industrials. The company got listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland in December 2021. Kempower has received Nasdaq Green Equity Designation for its shares. Kempower is the 131st company to transfer from Nasdaq First North Growth Market to Nasdaq Main Markets in the Nordics over the years. Kempower is the 9th company to list on Nasdaq’s Nordic markets1 in 2024, and it represents the first listing on Nasdaq Helsinki this year. It is the 16th company to transfer from Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland to Nasdaq Helsinki Main Market over the years.

Circular On Self-Regulatory Measures Taken By CFFEX In May 2024

Date 12/06/2024

To prevent market risks, maintain orderly operation of the market and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) took the following self-regulatory measures against violations of exchange rules in May 2024.

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With Hari Raya Aidiladha

Date 12/06/2024

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) and its subsidiaries will be closed on 17 June 2024 (Monday), in conjunction with the national public holiday for Hari Raya Aidiladha.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Insider Dealing Case Against Segantii Capital Management And Its Chief Investment Officer Transferred To District Court

Date 12/06/2024

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today granted an application by the Department of Justice to transfer an insider dealing case brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to the District Court for criminal prosecution.

BIS Innovation Hub And Monetary Authority Of Singapore Develop Blueprint For A Climate Risk Platform For Financial Authorities

Date 12/06/2024

• Project Viridis explores how regulatory and climate data could be integrated to provide insights into climate-related financial risks.
• The project’s report outlines a blueprint for a climate risk platform that can be used to identify, monitor and manage climate risks in the financial system.
• The platform uses technology architecture developed by the BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre and MAS, enhanced in collaboration with other financial authorities from around the world.

The UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group Launches The Principles For Sustainability-Related Disclosures For Reporting Entities In Line With The Year Of Sustainability

Date 12/06/2024

In line with the announcement of 2024 as the ‘Year of Sustainability’, the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) launched the ‘Principles for Sustainability-Related Disclosures for Reporting Entities’ as part of the joint efforts of the UAE supervisory authorities to upgrade requirements for sustainability-related disclosures for the UAE financial institutions according to the best international practices.  

Qatar Stock Exchange: Eid Al-Adha Holiday For 2024

Date 12/06/2024

Qatar Stock Exchange would like to inform you that Eid Al-Adha Holiday will be starting from Sunday, 16 June 2024 up to Tuesday, 18 June 2024.