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FSB Releases Guidance On Resolution Planning For Systemically Important Insurers

Date 06/06/2016

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today released Developing Effective Resolution Strategies and Plans for Systemically Important Insurers (‘Guidance’), which provides guidance on developing effective resolution strategies and plans for systemically important insurers. The Guidance should assist authorities in meeting the resolution planning requirement under the Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions (Key Attributes) and support Crisis Management Groups (CMGs) of global systemically important insurers (G-SIIs) in their resolution planning work.

ADM Investor Services International Selects Speakerbus For Multi-Asset Voice Broking

Date 06/06/2016

Speakerbus, the leading provider of innovative mission-critical voice collaboration solutions for financial institutions, today announced that ADM Investor Services International Ltd (ADMISI), a full service multi-asset brokerage company, has chosen Speakerbus’ iTurret solution as its specialist voice broking platform in London.

DFM Successfully Accomplished Distribution Of AED 10.5 Billion Of Cash Dividends For The Financial Year 2015 - Dividends Seamlessly Disseminated To 223,000 Investors Via Ivestor Card, Bank Transfer And Cheques

Date 06/06/2016

For the fifth consecutive year and as part of its leading investor and issuer services, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has successfully accomplished the cash dividend distribution for the financial year 2015.  As much as AED 10.5 billion been disseminated to 223,000 investors.

HKEX Monthly Market Highlights - May 2016

Date 06/06/2016

Highlights

- Securities Market

• The average daily turnover for the first five months of 2016 was $68.6 billion, a decrease of 43 per cent when compared with $121.4 billion for the same period last year.

ESMA Updates Its EMIR Q&A

Date 06/06/2016

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).

Eric Zhang Joins General Atlantic As Head Of China

Date 06/06/2016

General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, announced today that Eric Zhang, former Global Partner and Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, has joined General Atlantic as Managing Director and Head of China. Mr. Zhang will lead the firm's investments in growth companies across China.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Proposes A "Regulatory Sandbox" For FinTech Experiments

Date 06/06/2016

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today released a consultation paper on proposed guidelines for a “regulatory sandbox” that will enable financial institutions (FIs) as well as non-financial players to experiment with financial technology (FinTech) solutions.

Amman Stock Exchange: Islamic Sukuk Workshop

Date 06/06/2016

Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) held a workshop on Islamic Sukuk   on Sunday May 29, 2016,   sponsored by Jordan Islamic Bank, in the presence of the Chairman of the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) HE. Mr.  Mohammed Al- Hourani, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the Jordan Islamic Bank Mr. Mosa Shehadeh, the CEO of the ASE Mr. Nader Azar, the Chairman and Commissioners of Islamic Sukuk Board, the members  of the ASE Board of Directors, the chairman of the SDC board and  the CEO of the SDC and  representatives of the JSC  , Ministry of Finance , and Central Bank of Jordan, listed companies and financial firms as; Issuance Managers, Issuance trustee, Custodians, Financial Advisors, Auditers and those who are interested.

Al Salam Bank Bahrain Joins The World's Most Influential And Longest-Running Global Islamic Finance Gathering - Leading Bahraini Islamic Bank Joining Other Partners For 23rd Annual World Islamic Banking Conference

Date 05/06/2016

The World Islamic Banking Conference, the most definitive platform for Islamic banking and finance worldwide, announced Al Salam Bank as a partner for the 23rd edition, to be held in strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain at the Gulf Hotel in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain on 5, 6, 7 December 2016.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Weekly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 05/06/2016

The total value of shares traded for the week ending 2  June 2016 amounted to SAR 16.60 billion, decreasing by 26.69% over the previous week; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 1,496.89 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 0.06% over the previous week.