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Charles Schwab Launches Stock Slices For UK Investors

Date 04/06/2024

• Schwab Stock Slices^TM is an easy way to buy fractional shares for a set dollar amount
• UK investors can use Schwab Stock Slices to invest in any of America's leading companies in the S&P 500® for as little as $5, with no commission for online trades
• Investors can choose from up to 30 slices each time they place an order through Schwab
• Charles Schwab’s investing platform allows UK investors to buy US listed stocks with $0 online trade commission and a $0 minimum to open an account

CEO Of The World Federation Of Exchanges Re-Elected To 4th Term As Vice Chair Of IOSCO’s AMCC

Date 04/06/2024

The World Federation of Exchanges (the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses) is pleased to announce the re-election of its CEO, Nandini Sukumar, to the position of Vice Chair of the International Organization of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) Affiliate Members’ Consultative Committee (AMCC). 

Avenir Registrars Appoints Jai Baker As Head Of Business Development - Industry Expert Joins Innovative Securities Registrar

Date 04/06/2024

Avenir Registrars (www.avenir-registrars.co.uk), the next-generation securities registrar, has this morning announced the appointment of industry expert Jai Baker as Head of Business Development. With more than three decades of sector experience, Jai has worked extensively with Link Market Services and more recently with the investor communications platform Proxymity.

Leonteq Launches An ETP+ On Solactive Longevity Index

Date 04/06/2024

Solactive is pleased to announce the launch of a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP+) by Leonteq, tracking the Solactive Longevity Index. This new product, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and BX Swiss under the ticker code VITAC, represents a significant step forward in investment opportunities linked to the rapidly growing longevity economy.

Amman Stock Exchange: Eid Al-Adha Al-Mubarak Holiday

Date 04/06/2024

According to the Prime Minister’s statement No. (9) of 2024 regarding the suspension of the work of ministries, official departments, public institutions and bodies on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha from the morning of Sunday 16/06/2024 until Thursday evening 20/06/2024.

Securities Commission Malaysia Seeks Public’s Assistance To Locate Ricky Wong Shee Kai

Date 04/06/2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is seeking information and assistance from the public to locate the whereabouts of the former Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Asia Media Group Berhad (AMGB), Ricky Wong Shee Kai (Wong). 

Tradeweb Becomes First Electronic Platform To Connect Repo And IRS Markets - New Features Enhance And Expedite Clients’ Decision-Making Process And Workflows

Date 04/06/2024

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced it has launched innovative features bridging the firm’s repurchase agreements (repo) and interest rate swap (IRS) product offerings to enhance clients’ execution workflows in these markets.

Amman Stock Exchange: Public Holiday On The Occasion Of The Silver Jubilee Celebrations

Date 04/06/2024

According to the Prime Minister’s statement No. (8) of 2024 regarding the suspension of the work of ministries, official departments, and public institutions on Sunday 09th of June, 2024. On the occasion of the kingdom’s celebrations to mark His Majesty King Abdullah ll’s Silver Jubilee of his assumption of his constitutional powers and accession to the throne day.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Publication Of The “Policy Package Of Special Zones For Financial And Asset Management Businesses”

Date 04/06/2024

Based on the “Policy Plan for Promoting Japan as a Leading Asset Management Center” (December 13, 2023), the FSA published the “Policy Package of Special Zones for Financial and Asset Management Businesses.”

Dalian Commodity Exchange Deals With 33 Cases Of Abnormal Trading In May 2024

Date 04/06/2024

Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) continues to investigate and handle abnormal trading activities and violations for the purposes of performing front-line market supervision responsibilities, regulating futures trading activities, preventing and mitigating market risks and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of market participants. In May 2024, 33 cases of abnormal trading were investigated and handled.