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Trading Technologies And Zhengzhou Esunny Information Technology Partner To Provide Connectivity To Chinese Derivatives Markets

Date 18/05/2020

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global provider of high-performance professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions, and Zhengzhou Esunny Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Esunny), the leading Chinese trading platform provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Zhengzhou Exchange, today announced a strategic partnership to develop a joint technology solution that connects Trading Technologies’ TT® platform and Esunny’s platform. The linkage of the two platforms will provide an infrastructure for both international brokers and the global trading community to access Chinese derivatives markets, including the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFE), Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), International Energy Exchange (INE), Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE).

COVID-19 Outbreak Will Drive Digital Payments In Hong Kong, Says GlobalData

Date 18/05/2020

As shoppers and consumers across Hong Kong continue to adjust to social distancing measures due to health concerns amid coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, cash payments are set to decline and card payments will rise over the next four years, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Taiwan Futures Exchange And Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 18/05/2020

The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) and the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad (BMD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to pursue a mutually beneficial business partnership. The two exchanges will share information and best practices pertaining to product development, market operations, and in the areas of common interest for both markets.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Reports Steady Progress On Financial Advice Transitional Licensing

Date 18/05/2020

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has said preparations for the new financial advice regime continue to progress despite the disruption caused by COVID-19.

UAE Securities And Commodities Authority Discusses With The Capital Markets Advisory Committee Initiatives To Regulate The OTC Market And Its Precautionary Measures To Contain The Consequences Of COVID-19 - “SCA Is Working To Develop Requirements For The Licensing Of Forex Dealers,” Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi

Date 18/05/2020

As part of the efforts of the UAE government to counter the consequences caused by the coronavirus outbreak and support the national economy, the Capital Markets Advisory Committee had convened, on an invitation from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), with all its members present, including representatives from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), free zone counterparts, listed public joint stock companies, and brokerage and financial services companies.

EGX Chairman Of Talks On The Exchange's Role In Economy And Its Relationship To People's Daily Life & The Basics Of Investment

Date 17/05/2020

EGX Chairman of Talks on the Exchange's Role in Economy and Its Relationship to People's Daily Life & the Basics of Investment

Securities Commission Malaysia Sues Former Directors & Remisiers For Market Manipulation Of Reliance Pacific Berhad Shares

Date 16/05/2020

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) had on 8 May 2020 filed a civil suit at the Kuala Lumpur High Court against five individuals, including former directors and remisiers for market manipulation offences involving Reliance Pacific Berhad (RPB).

Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 15/05/2020

Due to activity in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based and pursuant to the authority granted in Nadex Rule 12.1(i), Nadex took the following actions:  

• No GBP/JPY or GBP/USD 5-Minute Intraday Currency Binary contracts were listed from the 6:05pm expiration time through the 6:40pm ET on trade date May 14, 2020. Both contracts were listed beginning with the 6:45pm expiration time.

Bahamas International Securities Exchange Marks Its 20 Year Anniversary

Date 15/05/2020

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) celebrated the 20th anniversary of it beginning trading on 12 May 2020. BISX was incorporated on September 23rd, 1999 with the aim of bringing a regulated and internationally recognized Securities Exchange to The Bahamas. Within a year after its incorporation BISX realized this goal and began its first day of trading on 12 May 2000. Beginning trading on this day also lead to BISX adopting the title “the First Stock Exchange of the 21st Century”.

Statement Of SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce In Response To Release No. 34-88890; File No. S7-13-19

Date 15/05/2020

I write to dissent from the financial incentive amendments to the National Market System plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) that the Commission is adopting today. These amendments use financial penalties to encourage plan participants to get the CAT up and running quickly after years of implementation problems. Rather than encourage the CAT’s expeditious completion, we should reconsider the project in light of the clear threat it poses to Americans’ liberty and privacy.