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Malaysian Capital Market Stays Resilient, Posts 5.6% Growth In 2023, Securities Commission Malaysia Releases Annual Report 2023, AOB Annual Report 2023 And Capital Market Stability Review 2023

Date 25/03/2024

The Malaysian capital market remained resilient in 2023, with the size of the market growing by 5.6% to RM3.8 trillion (2022: RM3.6 trillion), driven by the growth in total equity market capitalisation and bonds and sukuk outstanding.

Establishment Of Tokyo Stock Exchange Asia Startup Hub

Date 25/03/2024

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "TSE") believes that IPOs of attractive companies, both domestic and international, play a vital role for the sustainable development of the financial market, and therefore has been actively promoting IPOs to overseas companies. 

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Warns Public Of HKCEXP For Suspected Virtual Asset-Related Fraud

Date 25/03/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warns the public of entities operating under the name of “HKCEXP” for suspected virtual asset-related fraud, with victims reporting difficulties and payment of exorbitant “tax” to process withdrawals.

International Forum Of Independent Audit Regulators Published The Report On 2023 Survey Of Inspection Findings

Date 25/03/2024

The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) released “Survey of Inspection Findings 2023”, a report on the results of its 12th annual survey of audit inspection findings identified by IFIAR member audit oversight bodies.

EU-Asia Pacific Forum On Financial Regulation

Date 25/03/2024

On February 28, 2024, the EU-Asia Pacific Forum on Financial Regulation co-chaired by ARIIZUMI Shigeru, Vice Minister for International Affairs of the Financial Services Agency, IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions) APRC (Asia-Pacific Regional Committee) Chair, Vice Minister for International Affairs of the Financial Services Agency, and Mr. Ugo Bassi, Director, Financial Markets, DG FISMA, European Commission was held in Hong Kong.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: CBL Managing Director Peter Harris Admits Continuous Disclosure And Fair Dealing Contraventions And Agrees Enforceable Undertaking

Date 25/03/2024

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has reached agreement with former CBL Corporation Limited (In Liquidation) (CBLC) managing director Peter Harris on claims relating to continuous disclosure breaches and misleading conduct (the Continuous Disclosure Proceeding).    

Securities Commission Malaysia Issues Cease And Desist Directive Against Quantum Metal Exchange Inc For Offering Shares To Public

Date 24/03/2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today has directed Dato’ Lim Khong Soon @ Lim Hock Seng, the Founder and Director of Quantum Metal Exchange Inc (QMEI), to immediately cease and desist the offering of QMEI shares to the Malaysian public.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Market For Underlying Security Used For Openings On MIAX Options, MIAX Pearl Options And MIAX Emerald Options For Newly Listed Symbol RDDT Effective Monday, March 25, 2024

Date 22/03/2024

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) will start trading on MIAX Options, MIAX Pearl Options and MIAX Emerald Options beginning Monday, March 25, 2024.  NYSE is the “market for the underlying security” for the purpose of Openings on the Exchange.

As Growth Prospects Brighten FTSE Mondo Visione Exchange Index Up 4.3% In February

Date 22/03/2024

Global markets have shown remarkable resilience in the past twelve months, withstanding sharp monetary tightening, escalating geopolitical conflicts, and increased economic uncertainty. Global inflation has notably decreased, making financial market expectations of policy rate cuts in 2024 appear more plausible now.

CFTC Commissioner Johnson To Deliver Keynote At Fintech Summit Hosted By The South African Reserve Bank

Date 22/03/2024