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HKEX: Exchange Publishes CG Code Consultation Conclusions And Guidance For Boards And Directors

Date 27/07/2018

• Proposed changes to CG Code and related Listing Rules receive strong support
• Amendments to CG Code and related Listing Rules to take effect 1 January 2019
• Exchange publishes “Guidance for Boards and Directors” to help directors to be more effective

BME Posts €71.3 Million Net Profit In The First Half Of 2018

Date 27/07/2018

• The result is 11.2% lower year-on-year
• Net profit in the second quarter came in at 33.4 million euros
• To the end of June net income totaled 153.9 million euros, down 6.3% from the same period a year earlier
• A 0.40 euro gross dividend per share was approved yesterday, to be paid on 14 September
• The first Investors Day of the company will be held on 4 October

1st Renewable Corporate Bond For The "Belt And Road" Initiative Approved

Date 27/07/2018

The renewable corporate bond of Lianyungang Port Group Co., Ltd. (for the "Belt and Road" Initiative) was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on July 11. It is the 1st renewable corporate bond whose raised funds are used for the "Belt and Road" initiative, and it is to apply for getting listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) after being issued. The approval of the bond's issuance is another key measure of the SSE to keep serving the "Belt and Road" initiative and provide major projects with capital support under the leadership of the CSRC.

Bursa Malaysia Brings Investor Education To Malaysians - Over 11,000 Throng Shariah Investing Fair 2018

Date 27/07/2018

Themed ‘Jom Labur BM-i’, the second edition of the Shariah Investing Fair 2018, organised by Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 21-22 July, successfully attracted over 11,000 visitors at the event.

Focusing On Investor Education, Putting Service First – Top 100 Participan Shanghai Stock Exchange "Investor Education Vanguard" Promotion Program Unveiled

Date 27/07/2018

In order to implement the arrangement of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for the special investor education program of "Rational Investment Starts with Me", and improve the comprehensive capacity of the frontline personnel in investor education and protection at the securities companies for serving the investors, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) launched the "Investor Education Vanguard" promotion program for the first time in the securities industry. The event has seen more than 80 securities companies participate vigorously, and a number of advanced models with ideals, strengths and achievements in investor education and protection emerge. The special columns of "Investor Education Vanguard" promotion program on people.com.cn and sina.com recorded a total of 2.9 million views. Recently, based on the opinions of external expert judges and the views of the videos, the SSE selected the "2018 Top 100 Participants in Investor Education Vanguard Program".

NZX Announces Further Sale Of Non-Core Business

Date 27/07/2018

NZX announces the sale of its Australian grain data business which was identified as non-core during the exchange’s strategic review last year.

BYMA Consolidates Its Strategic Alliance With B3 And Creates A New Derivatives Market

Date 26/07/2018

BYMA was authorized by the Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) to begin trading in Argentina's derivatives market using B3's PUMA Trading System platform. The authorization consolidates the services agreement signed with B3 in April this year, a groundbreaking milestone for the Latin American markets for its potential of joint development based on cooperation. The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) also authorized the deal.  

Cboe Global Markets Announces Senate Version Of Options Markets Stability Act

Date 26/07/2018

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE | Nasdaq: CBOE), one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, announced that Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced S. 3283, The Options Markets Stability Act.

Dissent Of SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce To Release No. 34-83723; File No. SR-BatsBZX-2016-30

Date 26/07/2018

I respectfully dissent from the Commission’s order disapproving a proposed rule change, as amended, to list and trade shares of the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust on Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (“BZX”) As the order notes, in reviewing such a proposed rule change, the Commission considers whether the proposed change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the rules and regulations thereunder. Contrary to the Commission’s determination, I believe that the proposed rule change satisfies the statutory standard and that we should permit BZX to list and trade this bitcoin-based exchange-traded product (“ETP”). Accordingly, I would set aside the action the staff took by delegated authority in this matter and approve the proposed rule change.

Federal Reserve Board Launches Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin

Date 26/07/2018

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday launched the Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin--a new publication that will provide bankers and others interested in consumer protection with high-level summaries of pertinent supervisory issues. The Bulletin complements other Federal Reserve System outreach programs for banking organizations, such as the Consumer Compliance Outlook publication and its companion webinar series, Outlook Live.