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ESMA Issues An Opinion On Product Intervention Measures By Cyprus

Date 30/09/2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today issued an opinion on product intervention measures taken by the National Competent Authority (NCA) of Cyprus.

China-Base Group Gets The 1st Ethenylbenzene Futures Order Among Industrial Clients

Date 30/09/2019

Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) officially lists the ethenylbenzene futures on September 26, and the first order among industrial clients is made by China-Base Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (CBP).

Artificial Intelligence Driving The ‘Next Generation’ Of Jobs In The UK

Date 30/09/2019

The uptake of artificial intelligence by industry will drastically change the UK job market in the coming years – with 133 million new jobs expected to be created globally.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Shares Expertise With ‘Capital Markets And Returns’ Lectures

Date 30/09/2019

The Majalis Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court in coordination with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently carried out two informative lectures titled: ‘Capital Markets and Returns’. The lectures took place in the Zakher Majlis in Al Ain and Al Wathba on 13th and 24th September respectively. During the lectures, ADX briefed investors and the public about its new market products and services, the vital role ADX plays by providing opportunities to invest savings and funds in securities in order to benefit the national economy. Additionally, this event served to highlight the role of ADX in protecting investors through establishing fair and proper dealing principles between various investors and develop investment awareness.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Launches Managed Funds Guide For World Investor Week

Date 29/09/2019

The FMA has published a new guide to managed funds following research suggesting more New Zealanders are considering alternative investments because of low interest rates.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The 3rd Quarter 2019 Indices Maintenance

Date 29/09/2019

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces that the following companies have been included to Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), and Industry Group indices as mentioned below:

1. Maharah Human Resources Co. (Commercial & Professional Svc).
2. Ataa Educational Co. (Consumer Services).

FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival Granted Patronage Of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan - ADGM’s Flagship FinTech Abu Dhabi Event Attracts Eight Global FinTech Unicorns

Date 29/09/2019

FinTech Abu Dhabi is proud to announce the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council at ADGM’s flagship FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival on 21-23 October 2019. The event is organised by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, and supported by global innovation platform – Unbound.

Amman Stock Exchange Launches Its New Index ASE20 Next Tuesday

Date 29/09/2019

The ASE's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mazen AlWathaifi said that Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will launch its new index the ASE20 index at the beginning of next month. The ASE20 index is a weighted index based on the market capitalization for the free float shares available for trading. This index is composed of 20 listed companies that are most active and reliable in terms of market capitalization, which are the leading companies in the ASE. The full market capitalization of the index constituents represents 77.6% of the total market capitalization of the companies listed at the ASE, while the free float market capitalization of these companies is 82.2% of the total free float market capitalization of the listed companies at the ASE. A base value of 1000 points at the end of 2014 was stipulated for the ASE20 index.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Announces The Quarterly Update (2nd Quarter 2019) To The Number Of Free Float Shares For All Companies

Date 29/09/2019

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces that the number of free float shares for all companies have been updated for the 3rd quarter 2019 (26/09/2019). The updated number of free float shares is used in the calculation of Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), Industrial Group Indices and Parallel Market (NOMU) Index, and is effective Sunday 29/09/2019 (30/01/1441 H).

SIFMA Fixed Income Market Close Recommendations In The U.S., The U.K. And Japan For U.S. Columbus Day & Japan Sports Day

Date 27/09/2019

SIFMA has confirmed its previous holiday recommendations for the U.S., the U.K., and Japan in observance of the U.S. Columbus Day and Japan Sports Day Holidays.