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DIFC Pioneers New Initiatives To Support Influx Of Wealth And Asset Management Firms

Date 09/09/2024

• Over 400 wealth and asset management firms now in DIFC including 44 ‘billion-dollar club’ hedge funds
• First-of-its-kind “DIFC Funds Centre” to support hedge fund spinouts, fund platforms and boutique wealth and asset management firms
• Report by LSEG highlights emerging markets, led by UAE, are poised to drive the next wave of wealth and asset management growth, with DIFC positioned as the region’s premier hub

Taiwan Futures Exchange Newsletter - September 2024

Date 09/09/2024

TAIFEX reported a total trading volume of 272,681,247 contracts from January to August, with an average daily volume (ADV) of 1,704,258 contracts, making a surge of 23.31% compared to the same period in 2023. Among its core products, TAIEX Options (TXO), Mini-TAIEX Futures (MTX), and TAIEX Futures (TX) showed strong momentum, with ADV rising by 15.49%, 28.80%, and 22.56%, respectively.

Decision By The Disciplinary Committee Of Nasdaq Stockholm Regarding Arctic Securities AS

Date 09/09/2024

The Disciplinary Committee of Nasdaq Stockholm (the “Exchange”) has found that Arctic Securities AS (the “Company”) has breached the rules of Nasdaq First North Growth Market (the “Rulebook”) and therefore decided to cancel the company’s permission to act as Certified Adviser and ordered the company to pay a fine of SEK 2,000,000. 

LTP Selects Avelacom For Low Latency Network To Enhance Cross-Venue Crypto Trading

Date 09/09/2024

• Digital asset institutions, which are LTP’s clients, will get enhanced trading performance through optimized connectivity between centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) markets.

Mulim Announces The Third Round Of The Smart GCC Investor Award, With Prizes Exceeding One Million Saudi Riyals And 44 Winners In Four Tracks

Date 09/09/2024

The Gulf Investment Awareness Program, “Mulim”, announced the launch of the third round of the Smart GCC Investor Award in September 2024. The award targets GCC citizens and residents, with prizes exceeding one million Saudi riyals.

Euronext Strengthens Its Commitment To Sustainable Finance And Corporate Transparency With New Initiatives Unveiled During Euronext Sustainability Week

Date 09/09/2024

• Launch of the Euronext Sustainable Network
  • Release of the first annual ESG Trends Report, offering unique insights into how Euronext-listed companies make progress in their ESG reporting and performance
  • New ESG Peer Benchmarking tool under My ESG Profile, which enables issuers to assess their ESG performance relative to their peers
  • Introduction of a new ESG advisory service to support SMEs in implementing European Sustainability Reporting Standards under the CSRD

UAE Securities And Commodities Authority And Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Set Regulatory Framework For The UAE’s Virtual Assets Sector In Boost To The Country’s Global Position In The Field

Date 09/09/2024

“We strive to establish effective frameworks in cooperation with our partners to foster the growth and stability of the virtual assets sector in the UAE, thus ensuring the enforcement of anti-money laundering legislation and bolstering confidence in the UAE’s investment ecosystem,” HE Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa.

JSE Joins Forces With DataBP To Transform Business Model Through Cloud Marketplace Adoption

Date 09/09/2024

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Africa's largest exchange, has collaborated strategically with DataBP to launch a ground-breaking cloud Marketplace which aims to transform the JSE’s data offerings. This new digital marketplace will serve as the central hub for all JSE data products and services.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Participated In The 24th CIFIT To Advance Opening-Up Of Capital Market

Date 09/09/2024

On September 8, the 24th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) was held in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) was invited to participate in the CIFIT, setting up a separate booth in the special zone of "Invest in China–Financial Capital Docking" to publicize the development and opening-up achievements of the SSE market over the past 30 years.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Announces Arrangements To Facilitate Distribution Of Research Reports Of Eligible ETFs Under Stock Connect

Date 09/09/2024

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular today to set out the conditions that allow intermediaries to distribute research reports of eligible Mainland exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under Stock Connect in Hong Kong.