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Shanghai Stock Exchange Revises And Releases Guidelines For Index Fund Development

Date 10/08/2023

On August 10, 2023, under the guidance of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) revised and released Guidelines No.1 of the Shanghai Stock Exchange for Application of Fund Self-Regulation Rules — Index Fund Development (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines for Index Fund Development), which came into effect immediately upon publication. This revision represents an important measure taken by the SSE to implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the CSRC regarding the development of an active capital market. The aim is to improve the responsiveness of indices and index products to investor demands and national strategies, enrich the supply of high-quality products, stimulate the vitality of the capital market, and continuously enhance support for the real economy.
EGX: Lists Of Securities Eligible For Specialized Activities (Aug. 2023)

Date 10/08/2023

Within the framework of EGX periodical review for companies eligible for specialized activities; Same Day Trading, Margin Trading and Short Selling, as per EGX Chairman Decrees, No. 620 for the year 2020, No. 622 for the year 2020, No. 623 for the year 2020, No. 92 for the year 2021, & No. 131 for the year 2023, lists of Securities eligible for specialized activities (as of August 13, 2023) are amended as follows: (attached detailed lists).
Dubai Financial Services Authority Publishes Report On Cyber Simulation Exercise

Date 10/08/2023

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today published a report on its first industry-level cyber simulation exercise. The exercise was conducted across the DIFC in partnership with Control Risks, a consulting firm. A copy of the report can be found here on the DFSA website.
ASIC Consults On Proposals To Extend Its Short Term Credit And Continuing Credit Contracts Product Intervention Orders

Date 10/08/2023

ASIC has today released Consultation Paper 371 Product intervention orders: Short term credit facilities and continuing credit contracts (CP 371) seeking feedback on proposals to extend both product intervention orders.
Nasdaq Announces End Of Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date July 31, 2023

Date 09/08/2023

At the end of the settlement date of July 31, 2023, short interest in 3,275 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 10,124,012,140 shares compared with 10,433,832,264 shares in 3,291 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of July 14, 2023. The end of July short interest represent 2.70 days average daily Nasdaq Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 3.26 days for the prior reporting period.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 09/08/2023

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of July 31, 2023.
US Treasury Seeks Public Comment On Implementation Of Executive Order Addressing U.S. Investments In Certain National Security Technologies And Products In Countries Of Concern

Date 09/08/2023

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) today issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment related to the implementation of the Executive Order of August 9, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern” (the E.O.). In the E.O., the President identified the People’s Republic of China, along with the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong and the Special Administrative Region of Macau, as a country of concern.
Ontario Securities Commission Appoints Special Advisor On Registrant Regulation

Date 09/08/2023

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today the appointment of Craig Hayman as a Special Advisor on issues related to the regulation and oversight of registered firms and individuals.
SEC, PENCOM, NGX Reiterate Commitment To Deepening Securities Lending …Calls For More Collaboration, Awareness

Date 09/08/2023

With the aim of enhancing investor participation and securities lending transactions in the Nigerian capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Pension Commission (PENCOM) and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have reaffirmed their commitment to further developing the securities lending landscape.
BIS - Absolute Blockchain Strength? Evidence From The ABS Market In China

Date 09/08/2023

This paper considers the emerging asset-backed security (ABS) market in China and its rapid adoption of blockchain technology. We investigate whether blockchain adoption improves ABS trading. We also examine if the effect varies across different underlying asset classes or institutional arrangements. Finally, we ask if social factors, such as familiarity among key ABS market participants, may increase the benefit of adopting blockchain in ABS products.