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The China Securities Association held two meetings: to promote the standardized development of the regional equity market and actively promote the transformation of wealth management in the industry. According to the news released by the China Securities Association on December 11th, the meeting of the chairman and all members of the regional equity market professional committee of the China Securities Association was held a few days ago. The meeting introduced the work of the Committee in 2024, discussed the focus of the next stage, and exchanged experiences on specific issues such as research exchange and blockchain construction. Members attending the meeting unanimously stated that they will do a good job in the cultivation and standardized management of the capital market, actively guard against business risks, and promote the standardized and healthy development of the regional equity market.The Israeli army claimed to have attacked "most of Syria's strategic arsenals" in the past 48 hours. The Israel Defense Forces said on the 10th that hundreds of attacks were carried out in Syria in the past 48 hours, hitting most of Syria's strategic arsenals. In terms of ground operations, the Israeli army claimed to have attacked more than 130 arsenals and military buildings in Syria. On the naval side, Israeli warships attacked two naval ports in Syria where 15 ships docked, and the Israeli army destroyed dozens of ship-to-ship missiles. On the air force side, Israeli warplanes have flown in Syrian airspace for hundreds of hours and carried out more than 350 air strikes, targeting a wide range, including air defense positions, air force airports and dozens of weapons production facilities in Damascus and Homs, destroying Scud missiles, cruise missiles, fighter planes, tanks, radars and other weapons and equipment. (CCTV)According to the news of China Securities Industry Association on December 11th, on December 5th, the meeting of directors and all members of regional equity market professional committee of China Securities Association was held in Chongqing. The meeting studied and implemented the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the new "National Nine Articles" in the capital market, and studied and discussed the key work of the Committee. The main person in charge of the China Securities Association, the relevant persons in charge of the Second Market Division of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Chongqing Local Financial Administration and Chongqing Securities Regulatory Bureau attended the meeting, and more than 60 staff members of CSI Technology, Chongqing Securities and Futures Association and Securities Industry Association and Committee members attended the meeting.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau: The Bank of Canada's interest rate cut of 50 basis points is a correct step towards reducing the cost of living for Canadians.Schneider, former CEO of Nestle, was nominated to join the supervisory board of Siemens.French caretaker government proposed a "special law" to prevent the lockout. French caretaker government spokesman Maud Bregeon said on the 11th that the caretaker cabinet meeting held that day proposed a draft "special law" on the 2025 budget to prevent the government from falling into lockout due to funding problems, and the draft will be submitted to Parliament for deliberation next week. Bregeon said that the meeting of the day was presided over by President Macron, and the draft "special law" was designed to ensure that the government could continue to operate in the event of the temporary absence of the 2025 budget. (Xinhua News Agency)

CEO of Bank of America: The prospect is "stable and positive".Traders have increased their bets on the ECB's interest rate cut, and it is now expected that the ECB will cut interest rates by 158 basis points in 2025.Ukrainian President Zelensky: (On the conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Orban) You should not talk about the situation in Ukraine without Ukraine.