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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Pays Tribute To Its Former Chairman, Dr Richard Hu

Date 08/09/2023

The management and staff of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Richard Hu, MAS’ third and longest-serving Chairman. MAS conveys its deepest condolences to the family of the late Dr Hu.

Japan Financial Services Agency: 2023 International Association Of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) And Annual Conference (AC)

Date 08/09/2023

The 2023 IAIS Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Conference (AC) will be held at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba on November 9th and 10th, hosted by the Financial Services Agency (FSA). As the IAIS’ annual flagship event, the AC this year will cover a wide-range of key issues, including natural catastrophe protection gaps, evolving risks in the global insurance sector, customer-centric outcomes, tackling climate risks, and the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS). This is the first time for the FSA to host IAIS AGM/AC.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Investigation And Penalties For Violations Of Relevant Rules And Regulations In August 2023

Date 08/09/2023

Shanghai Futures Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “The Exchange”) has been on continuous efforts in investigating and penalizing violations of relevant rules and regulations, so as to strengthen the risk management of the futures market, regulate the futures trading activities and protect the legitimate rights and interests of futures market participants. 

SGX: Regulator’s Column: Developing And Executing A Credible Climate Transition Plan - Rising Expectations On Transition Plans

Date 08/09/2023

The urgent need for climate action has come to the forefront of public consciousness. Globally, governments, companies and organisations are stepping up in response. More than 100 governments representing at least 90% of global GDP have committed to net-zero decarbonisation targets [1]. Singapore has likewise committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Policy and regulatory changes, such as the implementation of carbon taxes, have followed these commitments. For companies, the incoming impact of public policy and of climate change itself means they will need to transition their business activities towards a low-carbon economy.

Tokyo Financial Exchange: Extension Of Fee Waiver Program For Three-Month TONA futures

Date 08/09/2023

To promote the active trading and greater market liquidity of Three-month TONA futures further, Tokyo Financial Exchange Inc. (“TFX”) will extend the period of the fee waiver program for the new product until the end of March 2024. TFX is committed to revitalizing the financial markets with these initiatives.

Remarks By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen At Press Briefing Ahead Of G20

Date 08/09/2023

Hello everyone. Thank you for being here. I’d like to share a few introductory thoughts about the priorities we will be focused on throughout this week.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New China Government Bond Futures Contracts

Date 08/09/2023

• The TF2406 5-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 11, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 101.59.
• The T2406 10-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 11, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 101.295.
• The TS2406 2-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 11, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 101.065.
• The TL2406 30-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 11, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 98.75.

HKEX: No Trading Today In Securities And Derivatives Markets Due To Black Rainstorm Warning And Extreme Conditions

Date 08/09/2023

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announces that all trading sessions today (Friday) in the securities and derivatives markets, including After-Hours Trading session, have been cancelled, due to a Black Rainstorm Warning remaining in force and the announcement of Extreme Conditions by the Hong Kong Government.

CFFEX: Notice On Issues Related To The Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 08/09/2023

Pursuant to the Trading Rules of China Financial Futures Exchange and relevant detailed implementation rules, the last trading day of a CSI 300 Index futures, SSE 50 Index futures, CSI 500 Index futures, CSI 300 Index options, CSI 1000 Index futures, CSI 1000 Index options, and SSE 50 Index options contract is the third Friday of the expiry month. Where the last trading day is a public holiday or trading of that contract is suspended on that day for extraordinary situations or other reasons, the last trading day shall be postponed to the following trading day. Accordingly, the last trading day of IF2309, IH2309, IC2309, IO2309(CSI 300 Index options contracts expiring in September 2023), IM2309,MO2309(CSI 1000 Index options contracts expiring in September 2023),and HO2309(SSE 50 Index options contracts expiring in September 2023) is September 15, 2023.

HKEX Securities And Derivatives Markets Morning Trading Sessions Cancelled Due To Black Rainstorm Warning And Extreme Conditions

Date 08/09/2023

Further to the announcement made at 7:00 am today (Friday), Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that the morning trading sessions of the securities (including Stock Connect Northbound trading) and derivatives markets have been cancelled due to a Black Rainstorm Warning remaining in force and the announcement of Extreme Conditions by the Hong Kong Government.