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HKEX: The Exchange To Extend Validity Period Of New Listing Applications

Date 21/08/2026

• Validity period for eligible New Listing applications will be extended from six months to 12 months; the new measure will apply for three years
• This adjustment gives applicants greater flexibility to manage their listing timetable and reduces the need for duplicate work
• Regulatory standards and investor protection safeguards remain unchanged

Decision By The Nasdaq Stockholm Disciplinary Committee Regarding Ovzon AB (publ)

Date 21/08/2026

The Disciplinary Committee of Nasdaq Stockholm (the “Exchange") has found that Ovzon AB (publ) (the “Company") has breached the rules of Nasdaq (the “Rulebook”) and therefore ordered the Company to pay a fine of two annual fees, corresponding to an amount of SEK 550,000. 

Speakers & Topics Announced For The 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit – United States On September 29 In New York City

Date 21/08/2026

EFTGI is delighted to unveil some of our speakers and topics for the 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - United States, taking place on September 29 in New York City. Register now to join us to meet, network with, and hear from industry leaders across the region.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Maintains Egypt Among “Emerging Markets” After Consultations Of Markets Classification For Year 2026

Date 21/08/2026

• Radwan: Egypt retains its status among “Emerging markets” due to the positive rapid developments happening in the Egyptian market
• The decision reinforces trust of international financial institutions in the Egyptian economy and its ability to attract foreign flows

Tokyo Stock Exchange Holds 1st Meeting Of The Study Group On Developing The Growth Market

Date 21/08/2026

Notice Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On Adjusting The Automatic Conversion Standards For Hedging Position Quota Of Bonded Copper Futures Contracts

Date 21/08/2026

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Notice on Adjusting the Automatic Conversion Standards for Hedging Position Quota of Bonded Copper Futures Contracts as follows:

Circular On Self-Regulatory Measures Taken By CFFEX In July 2026

Date 21/08/2026

To prevent market risks, maintain orderly operation of the market and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) took the following self-regulatory measures against violations of exchange rules in July 2026.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Adjusting The Automatic Conversion Standards For Hedging Position Quota Of Silver And Copper Futures Contracts

Date 21/08/2026

In accordance with Article 13 of the Hedge Trading Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange and other relevant provisions, we hereby notify the adjustments to the automatic conversion standards for hedging position quota of Silver and Copper futures contracts as follows:  

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 21/08/2026

• The IF2610 CSI 300 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 24, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 4577.6.
• The IC2610 CSI 500 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 24, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 7765.8.
• The IM2610 CSI 1000 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 24, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 7529.6.
• The IH2610 SSE 50 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on August 24, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 2862.0.
• The IO2611 series CSI 300 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on August 24, 2026.
• The MO2611 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on August 24, 2026.
• The HO2611 series SSE 50 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on August 24, 2026.

Notice Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On Market Risk Management

Date 21/08/2026

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Notice on Market Risk Management as follows: