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OBIE To Join The Fifth Cohort Of The FCA Regulatory Sandbox

Date 29/04/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that 29 businesses have been accepted into cohort 5 of the regulatory sandbox to test innovative products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms.

The Amman Stock Exchange Working And Trading Hours During The Holy Month Of Ramadan

Date 29/04/2019

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the ASE has decided to change the official working and trading hours as follows:

1. The working hours during the holy month of Ramadan will be from 09:30 to 15:00.

2. Trading hours during the holy month of Ramadan will be as follows:

African Development Bank, ASEA, Partners Meet Over African Exchanges Linkage Project

Date 29/04/2019

The African Development Bank, working with the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), hosted the first capital market stakeholders roundtable on the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP) at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on 24 April, 2019.

Brexit Is The Biggest Threat To UK’s Rising Star Industry - Report From Global Recruiter Robert Walters And Market Analysis Experts Vacancy Soft

Date 29/04/2019

The UK’s pending departure from the EU could stifle the rapid growth of the fintech sector, according to a recent reportfrom global recruiter Robert Walters and market analysis experts Vacancy Soft.

Al Mawared Brokerage Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Report, 29 April 2019

Date 29/04/2019

Click here to download Al Mawared Brokerage's weekly report on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The Report is designed to give an overview of developments in the Jordan Capital Markets as well as ASE performance indicators.

Deutsche Börse AG: Chairman Joachim Faber Resigns From Office As Of Annual General Meeting 2020

Date 29/04/2019

Disclosure of an inside information acc. to Article 17 MAR of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG.

Tehran Stock Exchange Lists A New Metal Investment Holding

Date 29/04/2019

Sadr Tamin Investment Company (STIC) floated 2 billion shares at TSE.

IMF And China's Ministry Of Finance Sign A New Agreement On Strengthening Fiscal Institutionsdr.

Date 29/04/2019

On April 24th, the IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and China’s Finance Minister LIU Kun signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on technical cooperation and training to support China’s fiscal reforms, macro-fiscal issues, and priorities related to the Belt and Road Initiative.

A Platform For Innovation - Remarks By Mark Carney, Governor, Bank Of England, Given At The Innovate Finance Global Summit

Date 29/04/2019

The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney highlights the opportunities offered by innovation in the financial services. He says we’re moving to a new kind of economy, which needs new kinds of financial services for individuals and businesses. He explains what the Bank of England is doing to embrace and support this financial innovation. 

Liam Fox Launches New International Programs To Boost UK FinTech Industry

Date 29/04/2019

• Liam Fox and DIT launch 2 Fintech Bridge Pilot Programs in Australia and Hong Kong in partnership with HMT.

• 20 high-achieving UK companies chosen to take part in the new programs.

• State of the Nation report launched, outlining key facts and figures on the future of the UK Fintech industry.