News Centre

ESMA Update On No-Deal Brexit Preparations

Date 12/04/2019

ESMA statements and measures on no-deal Brexit scenario preparations referring to 12 April 2019 should now be read as referring to 31 October 2019.

Statement By Mario Draghi, President Of The ECB, At The Thirty-Ninth Meeting Of The International Monetary And Financial Committee, Washington, D.C., 12 April 2019

Date 12/04/2019

The euro area economy expanded at a slower pace in 2018, following robust growth in the previous year. The economy grew by 1.9% in year-on-year terms, marking a sizeable moderation in the pace of economic expansion. While there are signs that some of the idiosyncratic domestic factors dampening growth are fading, global headwinds continue to weigh on euro area growth developments. The persistence of uncertainties, related to geopolitical factors, the threat of protectionism and vulnerabilities in emerging markets, is leaving marks on economic sentiment. At the same time, the economy continues to exhibit a high level of capacity utilisation, and the unemployment rate in the euro area has continued its downward trend, falling to its lowest level since October 2008. The number of people in employment has increased by more than ten million since mid-2013. Nevertheless, since the Annual Meetings in October 2018, incoming data have been weak, in particular in the manufacturing and tradable goods sectors, reflecting a slowdown in external demand. This was compounded by some country and sector-specific factors that are turning out to have somewhat longer-lasting effects than previously expected.

Hong Kong’s Securities And Futures Commission: Market Misconduct Tribunal Fines Fujikon, Its CEO And CFO $1.5 Million In Total For Late Disclosure Of Inside Information

Date 12/04/2019

The Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) has found that Fujikon Industrial Holdings Limited (Fujikon), the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, Mr Yeung Chi Hung, and its chief financial officer and company secretary, Ms Chow Lai Fung, had failed to make timely disclosure of inside information following proceedings brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

Shanghai Stock Exchange Appoints Members Of The 1st Stock Listing Committee, Sci-Tech Innovation Advisory Committee, Public Offering Self-Discipline Committee For Sci-Tech Innovation Board

Date 12/04/2019

Recently, in accordance with the overall work arrangements for launching the Sci-tech Innovation Board and piloting the registration-based IPO system, with the guidance and support of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has accelerated the establishment of the Stock Listing Committee (the “Listing Committee” for short), the Sci-tech Innovation Advisory Committee (the “Advisory Committee” for short), and the Public Offering Self-discipline Committee (the “Self-discipline Committee” for short) for the Sci-tech Innovation Board. In order to ensure the openness, fairness and justice in the establishment of the Listing Committee, the Advisory Committee and the Self-discipline Committee, and give full play to the important role of the three committees in launching the Sci-tech Innovation Board and piloting the registration-based IPO system, the SSE has determined the lists of the members of the first Listing Committee, the first Advisory Committee and the first Self-discipline Committee after making the work plans and completing relevant procedures on the basis of related systems and rules, and the lists have been made public today. 

Stadler – Largest European IPO Year-To-Date - Moving Forward. Stadler Goes Public At The Swiss Stock Exchange. All On Track For An Exciting Future.

Date 12/04/2019

Today, the shares of Stadler Rail AG (ticker "SRAIL") were traded for the first time at SIX, opening at CHF 42.00 per share. This corresponds to a total market capitalization of CHF 4.2 billion.

Appointment Of Director - ICCC Decision Regarding Port Moresby Stock Exchange -Acquisition Market Redevelopment Process Commences

Date 12/04/2019

Mr Johnson Kalo has been appointed to the Board. Mr Kalo, who was previously a director of POMSoX, brings a wealth of experience in the finance sector. Mr Kalo is also a Director of Credit Corporation (PNG) Limited.

Keynote Address By Cathie Armour, ASIC Commissioner, At The International Swaps And Derivatives Association (ISDA) AGM 2019, (Hong Kong) 10 April 2019.

Date 12/04/2019

1. Introduction

Good afternoon everyone.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank ISDA for having ASIC here today to speak to you about our approach to our supervisory responsibilities and important developments in our financial markets globally.

Statement On ANZ V The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Supreme Court Judgment

Date 12/04/2019

The FMA is pleased with the Supreme Court decision in the matter between ANZ and the FMA, released this morning.

Qatar Stock Exchange: Timetable For Implementing The Stock Split Resolution

Date 12/04/2019

ASIC Surveys Highlight Continued Growth In Innovative Funding Platforms

Date 12/04/2019

Recent surveys of market sectors supported through ASIC’s Innovation Hub shows fintech businesses are continuing to see growth in demand for alternative funding sources.