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Amman Stock Exchange: Prophet Mohammed’s Birth Holiday

Date 20/11/2017

According to the announcement issued by Prime Minister on the occasion of Prophet Mohammed's Birth, the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will be off on Thursday the 30^th of November, 2017. The ASE will resume its work on Sunday the 3^rd of December, 2017.

Date 20/11/2017

WHAT:	Commissioner Rostin Behnam to present his priorities and an outlook on his agenda for his term at an “Off the Record” luncheon program sponsored by the Derivatives, Securitization, and Project Finance Committee of the D.C. Bar Corporation, Finance and Securities Law Community.
WHEN:	November 29, 2017 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
WHERE:	DC Bar Conference Center 1101 K Street NW Washington, DC 20005

ESMA Updates Its EMIR Q&A

Date 20/11/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today an update of its Q&A on practical questions regarding the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
European Commission - Speech By Michel Barnier At The Centre For European Reform On 'The Future Of The EU', Brussels, 20 November 2017

Date 20/11/2017

Good morning ladies and gentlemen,

I would like to thank the Centre for European Reform, and its Director, Charles Grant, for inviting me today.

If I may say so, it is good to see that this UK-based centre is stepping up its presence in Brussels. Good timing!
FSB RCG For Middle East And North Africa Discusses FSB Work, Financial Stability In The Region, FinTech And Misconduct Risks

Date 20/11/2017

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) met in Antalya today.

ESMA’s Participation In GFMA LEI Webinar Now Available For Playback

Date 20/11/2017

ESMA staff recently participated in Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) webinar on Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). A full video of the webinar can be viewed on ESMA’s YouTube channel (ESMA’s participation begins at 09:20 minute mark) or download the presentation slides.
GeoSpock Appoints Technology Entrepreneur Richard Baker As CEO - Founder Dr Steve Marsh Appointed As Chief Technology Officer

Date 20/11/2017

GeoSpock®, the big data processing engine built to manage real-time, contextual data generated by machines, today announced that its Board of Directors including Dr Steve Marsh has appointed Richard Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. He has also joined the Board.
BME: Tubos Reunidos Becomes New Issuer Of Commercial Paper On MARF

Date 20/11/2017
- The company registers a commercial paper programme for a maximum outstanding amount of €40 million
- It is the twenty-third commercial paper issuer since the start of MARF, in 2013 and the seventh so far this year
ESMA Issues Clarification On The Rotation Periods Of CRA’s Analysts

Date 20/11/2017

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an update to its Questions and Answers (Q&A) on the application of the CRA Regulation, adding a new section on Organisational Requirements.

Date 20/11/2017

Year to Date October 2017:

248 issuers went public on Toronto Stock Exchange (135) and TSX Venture Exchange (113)

$43.9 billion equity capital was raised on TSX ($38.7B) and TSXV ($5.2B)