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ACER’s Decision Seeks To Improve Risk Hedging Opportunities On The Bidding Zone Borders Between Finland And Sweden

Date 15/09/2022

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has reached a decision on how to address the insufficient risk hedging opportunities on the bidding zone borders between Finland and Sweden.

Bitfinex Converts ETHS Chain Split Token To ETH, And ETHW Update

Date 15/09/2022

Following the successful Merge of Ethereum from Proof-of-Work to the Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, Bitfinex has converted the ETHS Chain Split tokens to ETH.

Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority Approves Amendments On Listing & Margin Trading Rules

Date 15/09/2022

Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) board approved amendments on EGX’s listing rules.  The approval comes as a continuation of efforts to facilitate the business environment for all activities that comprise the non-banking financial sector that are subject to the supervision and control of FRA.
 

Borsa Istanbul: Re-Determination Of The New Market Segments Of The Shares In The Equity Market’s BIST Stars, BIST Main And BIST SubMarket

Date 15/09/2022

Please click to download the Announcement regarding the new market segments of the shares to be traded in the BIST Stars Market, BIST Main, and SubMarket as of 03/10/2022. Please click for the “Excel” format of the list

Shanghai Gold Exchange: Notice On Launching Of Performance-Guarantee Price Asking Trading

Date 15/09/2022

In order to effectively improve the functions of gold market infrastructure, accurately serve market participants, and effectively perform the duties of a qualified central counterparty, Shanghai Gold Exchange is going to launch performance-guarantee price asking trading on September 22, 2022. Details are as follows: 

Amman Stock Exchange: First Middle East Exchange Launches Corporate Climate Change Disclosure Initiative

Date 15/09/2022

The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC),  a member  of the World Bank Group, where the agreement was signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ASE, Dr. Kamal Al Qudah, and on behalf of IFC Ms. Mary Porter Peschka, Director of the Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) department at IFC, by which the IFC will provide technical support and training to the employees of the Exchange and its listed companies to enhance their knowledge and awareness with regard to issues and subjects related to the disclosure and reporting on actions undertaken by companies to address the challenge of climate change, in addition to supporting the development and launching of a climate disclosure guidance to serve as a manual for implementation by listed companies.

Borsa Istanbul: Uptick Rule Will Be Applied In The Session Dated 15/09/2022 In The Equity Market

Date 15/09/2022

It has been decided that the up-tick rule in short selling transactions to be valid for one day during the session dated 15/09/2022. Please click for the related Announcement.

IOSCO Encourages Standard-Setters’ Work On Assurance Of Sustainability-Related Corporate Reporting

Date 15/09/2022

IOSCO welcomes the work of the international audit and assurance standard setters – the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) – on assurance of sustainability-related corporate reporting. There is a growing trend of stakeholders seeking assurance of sustainability-related information, whether on a voluntary basis or to meet regulatory requirements. The IAASB and the IESBA work is an important response to the accompanying market demand for robust standards applicable to all providers of sustainability assurance that can be used to foster independent, high-quality engagements and consistent practices.

LPA Promotes Maria Weege To Head Of Marketing

Date 15/09/2022

• Industry leader in capital markets software solutions and consulting leverages internal talent; boosts diversity in the leadership team
• Based in Frankfurt, Mrs Weege will work closely with the fintech and consulting business to promote LPA’s services and products across all locations and business lines

Shieldpay Announces Andrew Hawkins As Chief Technology And Product Officer - Former CTO At HSBC And Zopa Joins To Develop Shieldpay Product And Technology Strategy Into 2023 And Beyond

Date 15/09/2022

Shieldpay, the market leader in secure digital payments, has today announced the appointment of Andrew Hawkins as Chief Technology and Product Officer.