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Correcting And Replacing -- Nasdaq, Inc.

Date 09/11/2017

In a release issued under the headline "Nasdaq to Celebrate Veterans Day with the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell" earlier today by Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), please note that the release is regarding the ringing of the Closing Bell, not the Opening Bell as previously stated. 

Samsung Launches The First Russell 2000 ETF In Korea

Date 09/11/2017

• Samsung Asset Management Company Limited, Korea’s leading asset manager, has chosen Russell 2000 Index for their first US small cap ETF
• First ETF tracking Russell 2000 Index in Korea 
• Reinforces FTSE Russell’s position as a leader in US equity benchmarks

Dubai Financial Services Authority Grants Sarwa Digital Wealth Ltd In-Principle Approval For Innovation Testing Licence

Date 09/11/2017

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today granted Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited (Sarwa), an automated investment advice service, in-principle approval  for its Innovation Testing Licence (ITL). The DIFC-based company becomes the first FinTech operator to receive approval for this special class of financial service licence developed specifically for FinTech firms.

IOSCO: Call For Comments On Reforms To The Global Audit Standard-Setting Process

Date 09/11/2017

Today, the Monitoring Group issued a consultation paper setting out various options to enhance the governance, accountability and oversight of the international audit standard-setting process.

NSD: The CSD Working Group Has Finalized The Alignment Of A DLT-Based Product With ISO 20022 Standard

Date 09/11/2017

The CSD Working Group has concluded the work on the alignment of a DLT-based product with the ISO 20022 standard. The results were presented on a workshop organized by the CSD Working Group on DLT. The workshop has gathered many of the key industry players, including LSE, TMX, ATHEX, Clearstream, IBM, Hyperledger and many members of the working group.

Court Of Appeal Upholds Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission's Case Of Insider Dealing And Fraud Against Solicitors

Date 09/11/2017

The Court of Appeal today upheld the decision of the Court of First Instance (CFI) which had ruled in favour of an insider dealing and fraud case brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) against two solicitors – Ms Betty Young Bik Fung and Mr Eric Lee Kwok Wa – and Lee’s two sisters. 

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics For October 2017

Date 09/11/2017

Warsaw Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics for October 2017 is now available:

For Main Market Statistics click here
For NewConnect Alternative Market Statistics click here
For Catalyst Bond Market statistics click here
For Derivatives Statistic click here

PIMFA Inaugural Annual Summit Tackles Key Issues For The Industry

Date 09/11/2017

PIMFA, the leading trade association for the personal investment management and financial advice sector in the UK, hosted their inaugural Annual Summit today following the association’s launch in June 2017 resulting from the merger of the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) and the Wealth Management Association (WMA).

ARA Further Strengthens Ties With Simplitium™ - Model Provision Agreement Solidifies Relationship Between ARA And Simplitium

Date 09/11/2017

Applied Research Associates (ARA), the leader in first principles modelling of hurricane hazards and property losses, has joined forces with Simplitium and Oasis to offer a cost-effective solution for companies looking to better understand their U.S. hurricane risk.

NEX Regulatory Reporting Announces It Will Apply To Become An SFTR Trade Repository

Date 09/11/2017

• New regulation seeks to provide transparency of securities financing transactions
• Clients of the BrokerTec and ENSO platforms will benefit from direct access to the SFTR trade repository and reporting solution