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ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In The ETFs Industry In Asia Pacific (Ex-Japan) Reached A New Record Of 979.28 Billion US Dollars At The End Of July

Date 27/08/2024

ETFGI, a prominent independent research and consultancy firm specializing in providing subscription research on trends in the global ETFs industry, reports assets invested in the ETFs industry in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) reached a new record of US$979.28 billion at the end of July. The ETFs industry in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) region gathered net inflows of US$48.96 billion during July, bringing year-to-date net inflows to US$191.13 billion, according to ETFGI's July 2024 Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

Webull Uk Launches Options Trading - Active UK Traders Will Now Have Access To Listed Options To Hedge Against Risk

Date 27/08/2024

Webull UK, a leading digital investment platform, today announced the launch of options trading for its users. This offering provides the platform's sophisticated, active traders with a speculative product that enables them to profit from rising or falling share prices with limited risk.

The UAE Securities And Commodities Authority Reveals A Surge Of Dh35 Billion In Assets Under Management By Portfolio Management Companies And Investment Funds In The UAEE

Date 27/08/2024

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) reported a strong surge in Assets Under Management by companies licensed to manage portfolios and investment funds, amounting to around Dh35 billion. It said that this surge was the result of its ongoing efforts to advance the asset management sector in the UAE and strengthen its regulatory environment in line with the best international practices, thus fulfilling the UAE’s vision to become a leading global hub for asset management. 

Euronext And Nord Pool Announce Nordic And Baltic Power Futures Market

Date 27/08/2024

Euronext today announced that Nord Pool, the European power market, is to enter a new area of business with the launch, together with Euronext, of a dedicated Nordic and Baltic power derivatives market.

Global CBPR Forum Endorses DIFC For Recognition As An Associate Member

Date 27/08/2024

• DIFC first in the region to advance position on data protection, regulations, and governance within the Global Forum Assembly (GFA)
• In 2022, DIFC Commissioner recognised Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) as an adequate mechanism for free flow of data with trust
• As an Associate in the Global CBPR Forum (the Forum), DIFC and the GFA leadership look to further opportunities for regulatory cooperation
• GFA’s recognition reinforces DIFC’s regionally pioneering position on data protection, regulations, and governance

UK Finance Hiring In 2024: Accountancy Booms, Banking Wavers Amid Market Recovery And New Fiscal Policies

Date 27/08/2024

• Accountancy sector has seen an 8% increase in vacancies in 2024
• Accounting & Consulting firms poised to benefit from increased business demand
• January 2024: surge in banking activity by 56% showing strong sector recovery
• JP Morgan leads in vacancies, with activity up by 6%

Collaboration Between SIX And Diebold Nixdorf

Date 27/08/2024

SIX and Diebold Nixdorf are entering into a cooperation to secure the long-term cash supply in Switzerland through innovative approaches.

Audit Oversight Board Securities Commission Malaysia: Audit Firm And Audit Partner Fined For Breach Of Partner Rotation Requirement

Date 27/08/2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) Audit Oversight Board (AOB) has imposed fines of RM150,000 and RM37,500 on Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT (GTM) and its audit partner Mohamad Heizrin bin Sukiman (Heizrin) respectively for failing to comply with key audit partner rotation requirement.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Equities Market Review Group Convenes Inaugural Meeting, Identifies Priority Areas, And Announces Members Of Workstreams

Date 27/08/2024

The Equities Market Review Group held its inaugural meeting on 19 August, chaired by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for Transport, Second Minister for Finance and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The meeting discussed key challenges and opportunities facing Singapore’s equities market, and set out its strategic direction for the review.

Japan Fintech Week 2025 And Newsletter

Date 27/08/2024

JFSA hosted "Japan Fintech Week 2024" for the first time in March this year. More than 13000 people  involved in the domestic and overseas fintech community gathered for lively discussions and networking.