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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Monetary Policy Statement - October 2019

Date 14/10/2019

INTRODUCTION

1.   In its April 2019 Monetary Policy Statement, MAS maintained the rate of appreciation of the S$NEER policy band. There was also no change to the width of the policy band or the level at which it was centred. This policy stance was assessed to be appropriate, given contained inflationary pressures and a narrowing of the positive output gap.

An Agreement Was Signed Between Qatar Stock Exchange And Lusail Newspaper, Whereby The Website Of The Newspaper Is Provided With The Stock Market Price Ticker In Real Time

Date 14/10/2019

Onthe occasion of the launch of the Lusail Newspaper website and the first issueof “Green Newspaper” as part of the newspaper's initiative to issue the firstQatari Paper-Less newspaper, an agreement was signed between Qatar StockExchange and Lusail Newspaper, whereby the website of the newspaper is providedwith the stock market price ticker in real time. Qatar Stock Exchange takesthis opportunity to congratulate Lusail on this pioneering initiative, whichcomes in line with the Qatar Stock Exchange's vision to protect the environmentand support ESG best practices in Qatar.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Date For Arrowhead Upgrade

Date 14/10/2019

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Budget 2020: Response By Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer Of Bursa Malaysia Berhad

Date 14/10/2019

Budget 2020 solidly offers a wide range of programmes and incentives to help ensure businesses and Malaysians from all walks of life have the opportunity for wealth creation and well-being under the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030. We commend the government’s commitment towards boosting economic growth, education and investing in people.

FSB Chair Reports To G20 Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors

Date 13/10/2019

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a letter from its Chair Randal K. Quarles  to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors ahead of their meetings in Washington D.C. this week.

Brexit: European Commission Statement Following This Weekend's Technical Talks With The United Kingdom

Date 13/10/2019

Michel Barnier briefed EU27 Ambassadors this afternoon, following constructive technical-level talks with the United Kingdom over the weekend. He will also inform the European Parliament's Brexit Steering Group this evening.

Dubai Financial Market Honors Top Brokers In Trading Via Smart Phone Apps Category

Date 13/10/2019

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) honored three of its licensed brokerage firms for being the most active in trading via smart phone applications. DFM closely collaborates with brokerage firms to provide the service to their customers and actively encourages them to enable investors to trade anywherethey are as part of its “Smart Borse” strategy.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review - 5 October 2019 To 9 October 2019

Date 13/10/2019

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

U.S. Chamber Statement On U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement

Date 11/10/2019

Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today in response to President Trump's announcement that the U.S. and China have reached a phase one agreement:

“Finally, a ray of hope for the U.S.-China trade relationship. We are encouraged that the two sides appear to have made genuine progress on a number of critical issues. President Trump’s announcement to postpone the tariff hike is welcome news for American businesses, farmers, and consumers, and we are optimistic that this move paves the way towards a comprehensive, high-standard, and enforceable deal with China. While there remains significant work ahead to address many of the most important U.S. trade and investment priorities, we will continue to lend our full support to any and all efforts that level the playing field for American businesses.”

SEC Halts Alleged $1.7 Billion Unregistered Digital Token Offering

Date 11/10/2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has filed an emergency action and obtained temporary restraining order against two offshore entities conducting an alleged unregistered, ongoing digital token offering in the U.S. and overseas that has raised more than $1.7 billion of investor funds.