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FSB Sets Out Next Steps On Work To Strengthen Governance Frameworks To Mitigate Misconduct Risks

Date 23/05/2017

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a Stocktake of efforts to strengthen the governance frameworks to mitigate misconduct risks. The report describes the findings of a stocktake of efforts underway by international bodies, national authorities, industry associations and firms on the use of governance frameworks to address misconduct risk, and includes a literature review on the root causes of misconduct. Drawing on these findings, it sets out next steps for the FSB’s work in this area.

Sustainable Finance Initiative Launched To Good Reception - Sustainable Finance Initiative Launched To Good Reception - “Frankfurt Declaration” Adopted As A Joint Commitment - Deutsche Börse Hosts Launch Conference In Frankfurt Financial Centre

Date 23/05/2017

Deutsche Börse AG launches its “Accelerating Sustainable Finance” initiative on Tuesday, together with other key players from Frankfurt’s financial centre. The launch conference will feature discussions on all issues around the financial system's future viability and new ideas for sustainable business models. In signing the “Frankfurt Declaration”, participants are making a joint declaration of intent to build sustainable financial sector infrastructures.

RSRCHXchange To Offer Research Consumption Data Via CorpAxe Platform For MiFID II Compliance

Date 23/05/2017

RSRCHXchange, the MiFID II research solution and marketplace for institutional research, today announces a partnership with CorpAxe, a market-leading solution for corporate access management (inclusive of commission management, broker vote and regulatory compliance), to make research consumption data available to mutual buy-side customers.

Former Directors Jailed Six Months For Misleading Financial Disclosures To Securities Commission Malaysia

Date 23/05/2017

The Court of Appeal today allowed Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)’s appeal to enhance sentences meted out against former executive directors of Welli Multi Corporation Bhd (Welli Multi), Ang Sun Beng and Ang Soon An, for furnishing misleading financial information to SC in 2005.

SOMO To Sell A Second Basrah Light Cargo On DME Auction Platform - 2 Million Barrels To Be Auctioned On 31st May For JulyDelivery

Date 23/05/2017

Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) announced today that SOMO is set to sell a second Basrah Light cargo on the DME auction platform, following the success of the first auction. Two million barrels of Basrah Light crude will be placed for auction on 31st May, for July delivery.

SGX Named “Financial Metals Service Provider Of The Year” At Platts Global Metals Awards

Date 23/05/2017

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has been named “Financial Metals Service Provider of the Year” at the Platts Global Metals Awards 2017 for its leadership in transforming the industry’s approach towards risk management in the steel-supply chain.

IFC And Monetary Authority Of Singapore Collaborate To Advance FinTech Innovation In Asia

Date 23/05/2017

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) signed a memorandum of cooperation today, agreeing to work together to establish and develop the ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN). The network aims to facilitate broader adoption of financial technology (FinTech) innovation and development, and enhance economic integration within the ASEAN region.

HKEX Announces Launch Date For Revised Stock Option Position Limit Model

Date 23/05/2017

• New stock option position limits take effect on 1 June
• New framework's three tiers comprise limits of 50,000, 100,000 and 150,000 contracts
• Limits will be reviewed annually and adjusted if market development warrants a change
• Contract size may be adjusted to reflect corporate action by issuer of underlying stock

Chinese Investors Get Access To MOEX Russian Market Data

Date 23/05/2017

As of 23 May 2017, clients of China"s top four financial information vendors, Great Wisdom, Wind, East Money and Emoney, have started to receive Moscow Exchange"s real-time market data. 

ACER And CEER Publish White Paper On Facilitating Flexibility Of The Electricity System

Date 23/05/2017

The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and National Regulatory Authorities in the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) have published a Paper on facilitating flexibility for the electricity sector.