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Aquis Exchange PLC Appointment Of Independent Non-Executive Director Lesley Gregory To AQSE Board

Date 19/10/2020

Aquis Exchange PLC (AQX.L), the exchange services group, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Lesley Gregory to the board of its subsidiary,  Aquis Stock Exchange (“AQSE”), the primary market for growth companies, as an independent non-executive director (NED). The appointment has received approval from the FCA.

SET Launches One-Stop-Service SETLink Mobile App On October 19

Date 19/10/2020

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has introduced the “SETLink” mobile application that facilitates listed companies to disseminate their news and reports; access data & information, training activities, seminars, and important notifications anytime, anywhere. In addition to this app launch on October 19, SETLink’s main website has undergone a face-lift with modern presentation format and flexible functions, complementing SET’s role as a one-stop information & service center system provider for listed firms.

Nasdaq Helsinki Welcomes Tornator As Its First Corporate Green Bond Issuer - Milestone Marks The Expansion Of Nasdaq’s Growing Market For Corporate Sustainable Bonds Into Finland

Date 19/10/2020

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Tornator Oyj (“Tornator”) has listed its green bond on the Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Market at Nasdaq Helsinki. The bond notional is EUR 350 million with a maturity of six years. Tornator’s issuance is the first corporate green bond listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

ASIC: Federal Court Imposes $75 Million Penalty On OTC Derivative Issuer AGM Markets And Former Authorised Representatives OT Markets And Ozifin

Date 19/10/2020

On 16 October 2020, the Federal Court ordered that AGM Markets Pty Ltd (AGM), OT Markets Pty Ltd (OTM) and Ozifin Tech Pty Ltd (Ozifin) pay a total of $75 million in pecuniary penalties.

Securities Commission Malaysia: Audit Firm And Auditors Fined And Barred From Auditing For A Year

Date 19/10/2020

The Securities Commission Malaysia’s Audit Oversight Board (AOB) today announced that the audit firm, RSL PLT (RSL), and its partners are prohibited from accepting as clients and auditing public interest entities (PIEs) or schedule funds for a period of 12 months commencing from 1 November 2020.

ASIC - NAB Ordered To Pay $15 Million For Dealing With Unlicensed Home Loan Introducers: Royal Commission Case Study

Date 19/10/2020

The Federal Court of Australia has today ordered National Australia Bank (NAB) pay a civil penalty in the amount of $15 million for contravening section 31(1) of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (National Credit Act).

EGX Launches Its Program For Benha & Suez Canal Universities

Date 19/10/2020

Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Executive Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), delivered the opening speech to students from Suez Canal University and Banha University as part of EGX’s virtual Financial Literacy Program conducted to raise financial awareness among university students.  This training program is a continuation of EGX’s efforts for financial inclusion implementation through the financial awareness program for university students specifically and the general public.

Maktoum bin Mohammed Appoints DIFC Authority’s Board Of Directors

Date 19/10/2020

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre, has issued Directive No. (5) of 2020, appointing DIFC Authority’s Board of Directors for a two-year term.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Set To Host 5th Market Data Workshop

Date 18/10/2020

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), in partnership with InfoWARE Limited, is set to host the fifth edition of the NSE Market Data Workshop on Friday, October 23, 2020. This year’s event will be held virtually in compliance with guidance around physical distancing occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market Opening Bell Ringing To Celebrate The Launch Of The New Platform: Dubai Financial Market Debuts Equity Futures Trading, In A Significant Boost To Its Product Offering Diversification Strategy

Date 18/10/2020

• Future contracts on single stocks of five listed companies including: Emaar Properties, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, Emaar Development and Emaar Malls
• H.E. Essa Kazim: “The diversification strategy reinforced DFM’s position as one of the leading regional markets in terms of asset classes’ variation”
• Hassan Al Serkal: “Growth prospects are promising, considering investors’ rising demand for diversified asset classes and brokers’ active participation”
• Hamed Ali: “Robust regulatory framework to ensure that equity futures are well-positioned to resonate growth levels on international markets”
• Maryam Fekri: “Dubai Clear provides the new platform with world-class clearing solutions”