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HKEX And Mainland Exchanges Agree On Adjusting Inclusion Arrangements For Eligible Securities Under Stock Connect’s Southbound Trading

Date 18/07/2018

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), reached a consensus yesterday (Tuesday) with the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges on adjusting the inclusion arrangements for eligible securities for Stock Connect’s Southbound trading.  This followed a productive meeting of the three exchanges. 

Semi-Annual Performance Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-Listed Companies Continues To Grow In 2018

Date 18/07/2018

As of July 15, 2018, up to 1896 SZSE-listed companies have disclosed 2018 semi-annual performance forecasts, accounting for 89.6% of the total. The disclosed forecasts show that the semi-annual performance of SZSE-listed companies increases steadily in 2018, with many highlights demonstrated. Steady performance lays solid foundation for stable market operation and provides strong support for high-quality development of the real economy.

SIP Operating Committees Welcome Three New Advisory Committee Members - Charles Schwab’s Chris Nielsen, E*TRADE Financial’s W. Todd Watkins And TD Ameritrade’s Matt Billings Bring Additional Retail Investor Perspective To Advisory Committee

Date 18/07/2018

The Securities Information Processors’ (SIPs’) Operating Committees today announced the addition of three new members to the Advisory Committee. 

SIFMA Statement On Randal Quarles Confirmation To A Full Term On Federal Reserve Board

Date 17/07/2018

SIFMA issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO on the confirmation of Randal K. Quarles for a full 14-year term on the Federal Reserve Board:

“SIFMA congratulates Randal Quarles on his confirmation to a full term as a Federal Reserve governor. Randy’s legal, business and government experience make him eminently qualified to be the Fed’s first Vice Chairman for Supervision.”

CFTC: Daniel Gorfine To Testify Before The House Committee On Agriculture

Date 17/07/2018

Treasury International Capital Data For May

Date 17/07/2018

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for May 2018.  The next release, which will report on data for June 2018, is scheduled for August 15, 2018.

ESMA Is Seeking Secondary Market Experts To Join Its Consultative Working Group

Date 17/07/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today launches a process to renew the composition of the Consultative Working Group (CWG) of the ESMA Secondary Markets Standing Committee (SMSC). ESMA is calling for expressions of interest from stakeholders to become a member of the CWG by 28 August 2018. 

EXCEM SOCIMI To Start Trading On MAB On Thursday 19th July

Date 17/07/2018

The Board of Directors of MAB has approved the listing of EXCEM SOCIMI, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company and after the favourable assessment report on its listing issued by MAB’s Coordination and Admission Committee.

ESMA Responds To EC Consultation On Fitness Check

Date 17/07/2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its response to the European Commission (EC) Consultation Document seeking feedback to evaluate the Fitness of the European Union (EU) framework for public reporting by companies (Fitness Check). ESMA’s response focuses on those matters falling under the remit of securities regulators, and emphasises the requirements applicable to issuers admitted to trading on regulated markets.

BME: VERACRUZ PROPERTIES SOCIMI Receives Favourable Report From MAB

Date 17/07/2018

The Coordination and Admissions Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has submitted to the Board of Directors a favourable report on VERACRUZ PROPERTIES SOCIMI, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company.