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Guangdong Provincial Government Successfully Issues Special Bonds On Shenzhen Stock Exchange For The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

Date 30/05/2019

On May 29, the Guangdong Provincial Government successfully issued CNY47.013-billion municipal bonds by tender through the Ministry of Finance-SZSE government bond issue system. Among them, CNY17.514-billion special bonds are for the Greater Bay Area, which marks the official landing of the first batch of its kind in the country in 2019. This is SZSE's active exploration to further implement the Outline of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Plan, continue to promote the innovation of fixed-income products and facilitate the construction of the Greater Bay Area.

HKEX Appoints New International Advisory Council Member

Date 30/05/2019

• Marcus Wallenberg appointed to HKEX IAC
• Becomes fifth Council member

ASIC Updates Information For Businesses On ICOs And Crypto-Assets

Date 30/05/2019

ASIC has released new information to help businesses involved with initial coin offerings (ICOs) and crypto-assets to consider their legal obligations and satisfy themselves they are operating lawfully.

Securities Commission Malaysia: AOB Fines Audit Firm And Revokes Registration Of Audit Partner For Breach Of Independence Requirement

Date 30/05/2019

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)’s Audit Oversight Board (AOB) on 5 April 2019 took action against audit firm UHY and its partners, Loh Chye Teik (Loh) and Chan Jee Peng (Chan) for failure to comply with recognised auditing and ethical standards in Malaysia.

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Q&A On Promulgating Rules For Transfer Business Of Specific Bonds

Date 30/05/2019

Recently, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and China Securities Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd. (CSDC) issued in the market the “Notice on the Matters Concerning Providing Transfer and Settlement Services for Specific Bonds during Listing Period” and the “Notice on the Matters Concerning Providing Transfer and Settlement Services for Specific Non-publicly Offered Bonds during Listing Period” (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Notices). An SSE official answered the questions about the relevant background and main contents of the Notices.

Invinity Group Will Launch FinzTrade, Malaysia’s First AI-Enabled Stock Trading Education Portal

Date 30/05/2019

FinzTrade, Malaysia's first AI-enabled (Artificial Intelligence) stock trading education portal, which focuses on helping novice traders level-up their trading game, will be launched by Invinity Group on June 18 2019 with a promise to be a game changer in the industry. 

TORA Awarded “Qualified Outsourcing Provider” Status By The Tokyo Metropolitan Government - TORA Now Official Partner In Tokyo Program Designed To Cultivate Asset Management Businesses In Japan

Date 30/05/2019

Global Institutional trading and portfolio management systems provider TORA has today announced that it has been awarded “Qualified Outsourcing Provider” status from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) as part of their wider initiative to support the growth of asset management companies located in the Japanese capital.

Cboe Global Markets To Present at Sandler O’Neill Global Exchange And Brokerage Conference Thursday, June 6

Date 29/05/2019

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world’s largest exchange holding companies, announced today that Ed Tilly, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Sandler O’Neill Global Exchange and Brokerage Conference on Thursday, June 6 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).

Nigerian Stock Exchange Launches Facts Behind The Sustainability Report To Promote ESG Reporting - Dangote Cement Plc Headlines Maiden Edition

Date 29/05/2019

In its quest to continually champion sustainable practices in the African capital markets, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE” or “Exchange”) is pleased to announce the launch of Facts Behind the Sustainability Report (FBSR), with Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) presenting at the maiden edition on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Stock Exchange House, Lagos.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 29/05/2019

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.