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Remarks By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen At The Eurogroup Finance Ministers Meeting In Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Date 16/10/2023

Hello everyone. I want to begin by reaffirming that the United States condemns the terrorist attack by Hamas on the State of Israel and stands with the Israeli people, as the G7 collectively stated last week. With that, thank you to President Donohoe for the invitation. I’ve appreciated the opportunity to join past meetings in Brussels and Washington, and I’m glad to be here in Luxembourg today.

UK Government: Central Counterparty (CCP) Resolution Liaison Panel Minutes - Published 16 October 2023

Date 16/10/2023

1. Introduction – agenda item 1

The Treasury explained that the Panel was being brought together on an extraordinary basis ahead of Royal Assent of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 to allow for industry views to be shared on plans to implement the expanded resolution regime for central counterparties (CCPs) at an earlier stage. It was noted panel members were able to submit written feedback subsequent to the meeting (which has been captured in these minutes where relevant).

Nasdaq Dubai Celebrates The World’s First Belt And Road Initiative - Partner Themed Green Notes* Listing By Bank Of China

Date 16/10/2023

• Bank of China issued two Green Bonds adding up to USD 770 million on Nasdaq Dubai through its Dubai and Luxembourg branches.
• The total value of Fixed Income listed on Nasdaq Dubai boosts to USD 119.39 billion, affirming the exchange's reputation as a preferred venue for debt listings. 

Borsa İstanbul’s Opening Bell Rang For Dofer Yapı Malzemeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Date 16/10/2023

In his address at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Korkmaz Ergun, the CEO of Borsa İstanbul A.Ş., stated the following:

“Distinguished guests,

Today, I welcome you all to your home, to the Opening Bell Ceremony hosted by our Exchange as we celebrate the listing of Dofer Yapı at our Exchange.

Solactive Collaborates With BT Funds Management (BTNZ) On A Range Of International Equity Indices Against Which c. 3 Billion NZD Are To Be Benchmarked

Date 16/10/2023

Solactive and BT Funds Management (BTNZ) have joined forces to introduce a suite of indices derived from Solactive’s flagship Global Benchmark Series (GBS). Some of them incorporate a customized strategy to align with the investment manager’s sustainability principles, adhering to the exclusion list of companies identified and maintained by BTNZ. The new indices serve as benchmarks for active funds and mandates managed by five different asset managers acting on behalf of BTNZ and their members. This collaboration represents an additional c. 3 billion NZD of assets linked to Solactive’s indices, as of October 2023.

MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) Establishes Digital Assets Working Group - Appoints Miriam Kiwan And Mo Ali Yusuf As Co-Chairs

Date 16/10/2023

The MENA Fintech Association, the premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving fintech startups and established players across the Middle East and Africa, is excited to announce the establishment of its Digital Assets Working Group, Miriam Kiwan, and Mo Ali Yusuf have been appointed as the Co-Chairs of said working group, which aims to champion for a transparent regulatory framework while also propelling the adoption and extensive use of digital assets across MENA.

The Derivatives Service Bureau Launches The Unique Product Identifier UPI Service - Supporting Market Readiness Ahead Of 2024 Regulatory Mandates

Date 16/10/2023

The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), the global golden source of reference data for Over the Counter (OTC) derivatives, has today launched the Unique Product Identifier (UPI) Service, enabling firms to create and search for UPIs.

Announcement On The Amendments To The Futures Delivery Rules Of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange And The Detailed Rules Of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange For Common Wheat Futures

Date 16/10/2023

The Amendments to the Futures Delivery Rules of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange and the Detailed Rules of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange for Common Wheat Futures have been adopted at the 6th meeting of the 8th Board of Governors of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange and filed with the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The amendments are now hereby published and shall come into force as of March 1, 2024.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Plans To Organize 2023 Group Roadshow For Listed Companies To Encourage In-Depth Communication

Date 16/10/2023

Recently, in accordance with the unified deployment of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) plans to organize a group roadshow for more than 50 companies from the SSE Main Board and the STAR Market. This action aims to showcase the good performance of these companies in applying the new development philosophy, creating a new development pattern, and achieving high-quality development. As an integral part of the SSE's endeavors to implement the requirements of the CPC Central Committee on invigorating the capital market and boosting investor confidence, this initiative is also an active attempt to facilitate synergy among investment, financing, and trading.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Issues Prohibition Orders Against Ms Quek Puay Yi, Patricia And Ms Huang Hsin Tian Silver For Cheating

Date 16/10/2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued 5-year prohibition orders (POs) against Ms Quek Puay Yi, Patricia, a former representative of AIA Singapore Private Limited, and Ms Huang Hsin Tian Silver, a former representative of Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd. The POs were issued following their convictions in the State Courts for cheating offences.