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What Do You Wish For In MiFID 2.1? Christian Voigt, Ion Markets

Date 26/04/2019

The European Commission is required to review MiFID 2 by March 2020. The German Finance Ministry kicked things off at the beginning of this year by inviting comments from the industry. Attending the recent FIA Compliance and Regulation Forum, I noted that many of the regulators and market participants seem to prefer targeted adjustments over a large-scale rewrite. So, it appears that MiFID could follow the path chosen for the EMIR review. This is a sensible approach, particularly because the substantial costs of delivering MiFID 2 are still fresh in our minds.
HKEX: Exchange Updates And Streamlines Guidance Materials

Date 26/04/2019

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), today (Friday) published one new Guidance Letter, updated four Guidance Letters and withdrew 26 Guidance Materials.
Japan Exchange Group: Candidates For Directors

Date 26/04/2019

We hereby announce that Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and its subsidiaries have nominated candidates for directors, etc. JPX and its subsidiaries will put forth the following candidates for approval at their respective annual general shareholders meetings and general meeting of members to be held on June 19, 2019.
TOCOM’s Application For Regulatory Approval For New Electricity Futures Market Notified In Official Gazette Yesterday

Date 26/04/2019

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange announced today the publication of its application for the trial listing of electricity futures in the official gazette. The application was originally submitted on March 27th to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority And Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Consultation On Further Enhancements To The OTC Derivatives Regime

Date 26/04/2019

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued a joint consultation on further enhancements to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives regulatory regime in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Welcomes Re-Appointment Of Executive Director

Date 26/04/2019

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the re-appointment by the Financial Secretary of Mr Thomas Atkinson as Executive Director (Enforcement) for a term of three years with effect from 3 May 2019.
Vienna Stock Exchange Expands ATX Index Offering With New Leverage Indices

Date 26/04/2019

The Vienna Stock Exchange launches new leverage indices on the leading Austrian index ATX, thus expanding its existing range of indices. The new indices with a leverage of 12 and 15 are based on the ATX Net Total Return. The benchmarks take into account the net dividends of the index members. With this expanded offer, the Vienna Stock Exchange is responding to the demand of international market participants.
UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On Delay To Publication Of Final Rules For CFDs Products And CFD-Like Options

Date 26/04/2019

This statement provides an update on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consultation on permanent product intervention measures to restrict the sale, marketing and distribution of contract for differences (CFDs) and CFD-like options sold to retail clients.
AIX Agrees To Support The Green Investment Principles

Date 26/04/2019

Astana International Exchange (AIX) has agreed to support the Green Investment Principles (GIP) related to investments and operations in the Belt and Road region. The principles have been announced during the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on 25 April. The GIP was developed by China Green Finance Committee and the City of London in collaboration with other reputable international organizations. The GIP aims to build an international network for improving the management of environmental and social risks for investments in the Belt and Road region.
Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Retrial Of Insider Dealing Case After Court Of Final Appeal Dismisses Leave Application To Appeal

Date 26/04/2019

The Court of Final Appeal has dismissed the application of Mr Cheng Chak Ngok, former executive director, chief financial officer and company secretary of ENN Energy Holdings Limited (ENN Energy), for leave to appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal on the retrial of alleged insider dealing in the shares of China Gas Holdings Limited (China Gas) by Cheng.