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Malawi Stock Exchange Monthly Market Performance Report - May 2023

Date 02/06/2023

The market transacted a total of 119,471,956 shares at a total consideration of MK11,316,451,770.53 (US$11,025,006.82) in 1,330 trades in the month of May 2023. In the previous month of April 2023, the market transacted a total of 19,494,634 shares at a total consideration of MK1,518,686,328.86 (US$1,479,573.94) in 657 trades. This reflects a 512.85% increase in terms of share volume traded and a 645.15% (645.15% in US Dollar terms) increase in share value traded. Of the shares traded 2,802,062 NICO shares traded as a negotiated deal at a total consideration of MK448.33 million.

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Final Dividend For 2016

Date 02/06/2023

On 14 April 2023, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) announced that, pursuant to HKEX’s Articles of Association, the final dividend for 2016 of HK$2.04 per share, payable on 2 June 2017 and remaining unclaimed on 2 June 2023, would be forfeited and would revert to HKEX. Accordingly, the unclaimed final dividend for 2016 amounting to HK$10,243,903.22 is forfeited and reverts to HKEX today.

SET Adjusts Listing Regulations To Support Technological And Innovative Businesses Under BCG Model

Date 02/06/2023

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has adjusted  listing regulations for ordinary shares to encourage the listings of companies operating in technology- and innovation-driven industries under the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) business model by extending to mid-sized local companies and foreign companies. The adjustment is aimed to bolster growth potential which is in line with Thailand’s strategic plan to chart a path towards a hub for technologically advanced and innovative industrial clusters. The new criteria will be effective from June 6, 2023.

FTSE SET Index Series June 2023 Semi-Annual Review

Date 02/06/2023

• Two additions to the constituents of the FTSE SET Large-Cap Index
• Eight additions to the FTSE SET Mid-Cap Index
• 19 additions to the FTSE SET Shariah Index

rcebanque.company: BaFin Investigates Operator Allegedly Domiciled In London

Date 02/06/2023

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – BaFin) warns consumers about the website rcebanque.company. The operator of this website, which operates under the company name Bridgewater Associates (UK) Limited, London, is offering financial services, in particular the management of client portfolios, without the required authorisation.

Investor Activity On GPW Group Markets – May 2023

Date 02/06/2023

• GPW Main Market Electronic Order Book equities turnover value decreased by 8.6% YoY to PLN 22.2 billion
• NewConnect Electronic Order Book equities turnover value increased by 9.6% YoY to PLN 183.6 million
• Index futures turnover volume decreased by 1.4% YoY to 634,700 contracts
• Electricity turnover volume decreased by 10.3% to 10.3 TWh
• Natural gas turnover volume decreased by 22.0% YoY to 9.5 TWh

Bursa Malaysia Applauds Progressive Plcs For Embracing Board Gender Diversity And Censures Plcs With All-Male Boards

Date 02/06/2023

Over the past decade, Bursa Malaysia Berhad ("Bursa Malaysia" or the "Exchange") has encouraged diversity in various forms among its public listed companies ("PLCs") at all organisational levels, and especially within the Board. The Exchange has spearheaded numerous initiatives to champion the diversity agenda – from putting in place regulatory measures, to conducting varied and tailored advocacy programmes.

UAE Securities And Commodities Authority Signs MoU With Astana Financial Services Authority To Exchange Information And Enhance Market Transparency

Date 02/06/2023

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) in Kazakhstan to establish a framework for mutual cooperation in supervision, surveillance, and information exchange, thereby enhancing market transparency and increasing the efficiency of the securities sector in both countries. 

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transaction In Own Shares

Date 02/06/2023

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces that it has purchased the following number of its voting ordinary shares of 6^79/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange through its corporate stockbroker Citigroup Global Markets Limited (Citi) as part of the third tranche of its share buyback programme, as announced on 20 March 2023:

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Financial Watchdog Bans Referral Fees For Debt Packagers To Help Struggling Consumers

Date 02/06/2023

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is banning certain providers of debt advice from receiving referral fees from debt solution providers.