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New Speech By Thomas Atkinson, Executive Director, Enforcement Division, Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Keynote Address At 8th Pan Asian Regulatory Summit

Date 11/10/2017

A keynote speech delivered by Mr Thomas Atkinson at the 8th Pan Asian Regulatory Summit on 11 October 2017 was posted on the SFC website today.

ADX Showcases New Innovative Digital Apps During GITEX Technology Week 2017 - The New Digital Apps Are Designed To Help Facilitate Customers’ And Investors’ Access To Market-Leading Services Through Their Smart Phones

Date 11/10/2017

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, showcased its latest innovative digital services and applications during GITEX Technology Week 2017. The applications, which include the Investors App, Smart Watch App, and My ADX, are accessible through the Apple and Google Play stores and can be used on either smartphones, tablet computers or smart watches.

European Commission - Fact Sheet: Completing The Banking Union By 2018, Brussels, 11 October 2017, Completing The Banking Union By 2018

Date 11/10/2017

1. The Banking Union

What is the Banking Union?

In response to the recent financial crisis, the European Commission pursued a number of initiatives to create a safer financial sector for the Single Market. These initiatives form a Single Rulebook for all financial actors in the EU Member States. They include:

• stronger prudential requirements for banks;
• improved protection for depositors;
• rules for managing failing banks

NSD Announces Results Of ISAE 3402 Type II Operational Audit

Date 11/10/2017

National Settlement Depository, Russia’s central securities depository, has released results of the operational audit conducted by CJSC Deloitte & Touche CIS in compliance with ISAE 3402 Type II (International Standard on Assurance Engagements).

SET Encourages Listed Firms To Join CVC Club, To Boost Startups

Date 11/10/2017

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) invites listed companies seeking to setup corporate venture capital (CVC) to join the newly established “Listed Corporate Venture Capital Club”, a network of Thai listed firms with an aim to share experience on startup investment. The Club will also act as a cluster for brainstorming and organizing activities to help grow startups.

The Disruption House Announces Unique Capital Markets Cluster Model - Focus Areas Include; Client Servicing, Legal & Compliance (RegTech), And Data Management - Created In Conjunction With 18 Early Adopter Financial Firms - "It's A Win, Win Situation All Round"

Date 11/10/2017

Following the successful launch of the Fintech Scorecard Service, The Disruption House (TDH) today announces the availability of three Capital Markets Clusters. These are the first in a series of domain specific models, created to pinpoint key business areas their 18 partner financial firms are focusing upon as part of their overall transformation initiatives. The first Capital Markets Clusters include; Client Servicing, Legal & Compliance (Regtech) and Data Management. Further Clusters covering different domains will be released in the coming months.

TransFICC Secures Strategic Investment From Illuminate Financial And Main Incubator To Address Fragmentation In Fixed Income Markets - Joint Investment In Capital Markets FinTech Firm Is Designed To Address Industry Challenges Of Market Fragmentation, Speed Of Market Data Updates And Increased Regulation

Date 11/10/2017

TransFICC, the specialist provider of low-latency connectivity for fixed income and derivative markets, has secured €1 million in early stage investment from capital markets specialists, Illuminate Financial and Frankfurt based early stage investor in FinTech, Main Incubator.

ThinkMarkets Expand Their Cryptocurrency Offering With Bitcoin Cash, Dash, Monero & NEO

Date 11/10/2017

ThinkMarkets, a leading multi-asset financial services provider, has extended its footprint in the popular digital currency trading space with its new range of Cryptocurrency financial derivatives contracts.

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In ETFs/ETPs Listed In Europe Have Increased 31.2% In 2017 To Reach A New Record Of US$751 Billion At The End Of September 2017

Date 11/10/2017

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm on trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that assets invested in ETFs/ETPs listed in Europe have increased 31.2% in the first 9 months of the year to reach a new record of US$751 Bn at the end of September 2017, according to ETFGI’s September 2017 preliminary European ETF and ETP industry insights report an annual paid for research subscription service (click here to see the chart for growth in assets).

Bulgarian Stock Exchange Main Market Summary September 2017

Date 11/10/2017

Click here to download the statistics for the market performance of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange in September, 2017.