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SET Organizes First SET Hackathon For General Public In Search Of Innovations For ESG Data Development

Date 31/08/2023

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will host the first-ever SET Hackathon competition for the general public under the theme “Wealth and Sustainability”, opening up opportunities for thinkers, students, faculty members, investors and interested individuals. The competition is aimed to encourage them to co-invent, utilize the database of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) and develop as an innovation that can navigate investors and listed companies towards sustainable investment and business operations. Application to participate in the competition opens from today to October 10, 2023, to win prizes of over THB 300,000 (approx. USD 8,527.57)
The Global Association Of Central Counterparties – Adopts Its New Name And Branding From CCP12 To CCP Global

Date 31/08/2023

Today, The Global Association of Central Counterparties, officially adopts its new name and branding as CCP Global. The full official name will remain The Global Association of Central Counterparties. For years, the association had used “CCP12” as its name, reflecting an early core group of twelve CCPs who established the association in 2001. The decision was taken during the Annual General Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand on the 13th June 2023, and becomes effective as of 31 st August 2023.
ESMA Sees Prevailing Market Uncertainty As Downside Risks Rise

Date 31/08/2023

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today publishes the second Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities (TRV) Report of 2023.
Liquidnet Joins Plato Partnership As Strategic Partner

Date 31/08/2023

Plato Partnership, the not-for-profit member organisation bringing creative solutions and efficiencies to today’s equity marketplace, has admitted Liquidnet, the technology-driven, agency execution specialist, as its inaugural Strategic Partner.
Dubai Mercantile Exchange Auctions: A Premium Of $0.21 Per Barrel Over November OSP For 2 Million Barrels Of Oman Crude - 45.6 Million Barrels Auctioned, Generating $22.11 Million In Premiums

Date 31/08/2023

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) in Oman sold a cargo of 2 million barrels of Oman crude via DME auctions platform. The barrel cargo of November-loading Oman crude was awarded at a premium of $0.21 per barrel over November 2023 OSP.

DIFC Announces Proposed Amendments To Select Legislation

Date 31/08/2023

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has proposed the enactment of amendments to the Employment Law, Trust Law, Foundations Law and Operating Law. The proposed legislative changes seek to ensure DIFC Laws remain in line with international best practice and OECD requirements. In addition, proposed amendments to the Operating Regulations seek to enhance the Registrar of Companies’ (RoC) powers to regulate entities that operate outside of standard business hours.
Hanwha Partners With Solactive To Introduce Innovative Japanese Semiconductor Materials And Equipment ETF

Date 31/08/2023

The semiconductor industry, often referred to as the “brain” behind modern technology, has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. Semiconductors are the fundamental building blocks of electronic devices, powering everything from smartphones and computers to automobiles and medical equipment. As the semiconductor industry continues to advance, the demand for materials and equipment of semiconductors has soared naturally, making it a sector for investors seeking innovation-driven opportunities. Hanwha Asset Management wants to stay ahead of this trend, licensing the Solactive Japan Semiconductor Materials and Equipment Index (ticker: SOLJSME) as the basis for their new exchange-traded fund (ETF).
ASX Completes The Sale Of Entire Investment In Yieldbroker

Date 31/08/2023

ASX has today successfully completed the sale of its entire minority interest in Yieldbroker Pty Limited (Yieldbroker) to a wholly owned subsidiary of Tradeweb Markets LLC (Tradeweb) for net proceeds of A$54.7 million after estimated transaction costs (Transaction).
Corentine Poilvet-Clédière Appointed CEO Of LCH SA

Date 31/08/2023

LCH Group today announces that Corentine Poilvet-Clédière has been appointed CEO of LCH SA, the European CCP based in Paris. Corentine will assume the role on 1 October 2023, subject to any required regulatory approvals and will report to Daniel Maguire, LSEG Head of Post Trade and CEO of LCH Group. The appointment follows the decision from Christophe Hémon to step down as CEO of LCH SA, having been in office since 2004.
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Results Of The 2023 Survey Of Overseas Investors On English Disclosure By Japanese Companies

Date 31/08/2023

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has conducted a survey on English disclosure on overseas investors, with the aim of encouraging disclosures in English based on the needs of overseas investors by identifying the information that they need and then providing feedback of those responses to the listed companies. This is the second survey, following the one conducted in August 2021.