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Exchanges Round The World Ring The Bell All Week For Financial Literacy

Date 30/09/2019

Exchanges and CCPs around the world have united to promote financial literacy and boost financial inclusion, ringing the bell in multiple countries on multiple days all week during World Investor Week (“WIW”) 2019.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore ’ Cyber Security Advisory Panel Highlights Need For Managing Cyber Risks In IT Supply Chains

Date 30/09/2019

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) meeting convened today to discuss the latest cybersecurity challenges and strategies related to the financial industry in Singapore. During the discussions chaired by MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon, CSAP members highlighted the need to strengthen the cyber risk culture in financial institutions, enhance cyber monitoring and surveillance capabilities, and better manage cybersecurity risks in IT supply chains.

IOSCO Launches World Investor Week 2019 To Promote Investor Education And Protection

Date 30/09/2019

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today launched its third annual World Investor Week (WIW) following its success in previous years at attracting more than one thousand financial organizations to showcase their initiatives for promoting investor education and protection across the globe.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Releases FAQs On Its Guidelines For Securities Margin Financing Activities

Date 30/09/2019

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued guidance on compliance with the new Guidelines for Securities Margin Financing Activities. 

EGX Ringing Of Bell Ceremony Celebrating The World Investor Week (WIW) 2019

Date 30/09/2019

The Egyptian Exchange celebrated the World Investor Week (WIW) 2019 with a ringing of bell ceremony opening the trading of Monday 30 September 2019 with the theme of this year “Ringing of Bell for Financial Literacy".

UK Financial Conduct Authority Fines Prudential 23,875,000 For Failures Relating To Non-Advised Annuities Sales

Date 30/09/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined The Prudential Assurance Company Limited (Prudential) 23,875,000 for failures related to non-advised sales of annuities.

IOSCO Publishes Framework To Help Members Enhance Investor Education Initiatives

Date 30/09/2019

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today published the Core Competencies Framework on Financial Literacy to assist members, investor education providers and other stakeholders in their efforts to develop and implement investor education initiatives. 

Emaar Celebrates The Listing Of USD 500 Million Sukuk By Ringing Nasdaq Dubai Market-Opening Bell

Date 30/09/2019

• Funds raised will fuel global property developer’s expansion plans
• Listing reinforces Dubai’s growth as global capital of Islamic economy 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Confirms New Rules For Certain Open-Ended Funds Investing In Inherently Illiquid Assets

Date 30/09/2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today confirmed new rules which apply to certain types of open-ended fund investing in inherently illiquid assets such as property. The new rules apply to these funds, known as non-UCITS retail schemes (NURSs), but will not apply to other types of fund, such as UCITS, which are already subject to restrictions relating to such assets.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Participates In IOSCO’s World Investor Week

Date 30/09/2019

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is participating in the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) third annual World Investor Week. The global campaign, beginning today, aims to promote investor education and investor protection as well as highlight global securities regulators’ initiatives in these two critical areas.