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SET Launches “PVD Space By SET” Platform To Equip Working People With Happy Retirement Life

Date 29/07/2020

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) introduced “PVD Space by SET”, an online learning platform designed to get working people ready for retirement through comprehensive provident fund planning. Equipped with numerous learning materials and calculating programs, the digital platform is initiated to match the upsurge in number of finance and investment online learners during the COVID-19 crisis at 10 times higher than the same period of last year and reflect learning in new normal era is accessible anytime, anywhere. The platform is now available at www.set.or.th/education.

EGX: Lists Of Securities Eligible For Specialized Activities (July 2020)

Date 29/07/2020

Borsa Istanbul: BIST Sustainability Index, The List Of Companies Subject To Assessment In 2020 Has Been Revised

Date 29/07/2020

The list of companies subject to assessment for the BIST Sustainability Index has been determined. The list is attached to the notification and it is composed of 60 voluntary companies from BIST 100 and BIST Sustainability Index constituents which are asked to be assessed. 

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Calls On Local Banks To Moderate FY2020 Dividends

Date 29/07/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has called on locally-incorporated banks headquartered in Singapore (“Local Banks”) to cap their total dividends per share (“DPS”) for FY2020 at 60% of FY2019’s DPS, and offer shareholders the option of receiving the dividends to be paid for FY2020 in scrip in lieu of cash.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Holiday Notification

Date 29/07/2020

The DFSA offices will be closed for business on Thursday, 30th July and Sunday, 2nd August 2020 to mark Eid Al Adha. The DFSA offices will reopen on Monday, 3rd August 2020.

The Amman Stock Exchange Requested Listed Companies To File The Reports Of The First & Second Quarters For The Year 2020 Before The End Of Specified Period

Date 29/07/2020

Mr. Mazen Wathaifi the Chief Executive Officer of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) said that the ASE is still receiving the reviewed quarterly reports of the first & second quarters for the periods ended March 31st, 2020 and June 30th, 2020, from companies listed on the ASE.

Only A Quarter Of CISI Members Show Interest In Returning To Office Post-Pandemic, Says Financial Services Survey

Date 29/07/2020

Only 25% of CISI members see themselves returning to their offices for the same number of working days as before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the CISI.

CDC Announces Additional US$75 Million Trade Finance Deal With Absa As Part Of COVID-19 Response

Date 29/07/2020

• Forms a key pillar of CDC’s response to COVID-19
• Brings total trade finance commitments with Absa to US$ 250 million
• Financial backing to support supply chains in vital food & agriculture and healthcare sectors

EGX List Of Securities Allowed For Short Selling (July 2020)

Date 29/07/2020

As per EGX Chairman Decree No.757 for the year 2019 concerning criterion of securities eligible for short selling,

UK Financial Conduct Authority: New Guidance To Help Firms Do More For Vulnerable Consumers

Date 29/07/2020

The FCA has set out new best practice guidance for firms to do more to protect vulnerable consumers.