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EGX: Minister Of Finance & Market Participants Ring The Bell For The Launch Of 4 Sub Indices Tracking The Performance Of The Government's Bonds

Date 22/02/2022

Minister of Finance Dr. Mohamed Maait and his deputy, Mr. Ahmed Kouchok, representatives of the Central Bank of Egypt, in presence of Dr. Mohamed Farid, Executive Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), Mr. Ahmed El Sheikh, Vice Chairman of EGX, and a number of EGX leaders, celebrated the official inauguration of four Sub-indicators to track the performance of thelisted Egyptian treasury bonds traded on EGX.

Moscow Exchange Launches Trading In Russian Government Bond Index Futures

Date 22/02/2022

On 28 February 2022, the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market will start trading a cash-settled futures contract on the Russian Government Bond Index (RGBI).

Japan Exchange Group: Candidates For Directors And Executive Officers, Etc. And Change In Organizational Structure

Date 22/02/2022

We today announce that Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) decided on candidates for directors and executive officers, etc. effective from April 1, 2022 as follows:

LSEG To Acquire TORA

Date 22/02/2022

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG or the Group) today announces it has agreed to acquire TORA, a leading cloud-based technology provider that supports customers trading multiple asset classes across global markets.

BME Launches CONNEXOR To Speed Up And Streamline The Admission Of Warrants In The Spanish Market

Date 22/02/2022

• The new service made available to warrant issuers is a SIX platform that has become a standard in the Swiss market and other European countries

UAE Securities And Commodities Authority Invites Inputs From Financial Market Stakeholders On A New Draft Regulation Governing Private Shares.

Date 22/02/2022

As part of its role to regulate and promote the development of the UAE financial markets, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)—following its standard approach, invites feedback from all stakeholders before enacting new regulations governing “private shares”, which are defined in the draft regulation as “___”.  

Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft: BaFin Threatens To Impose Coercive Fines

Date 22/02/2022

BaFin issued a notice on 7 February 2022 ordering Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft to comply with the financial reporting requirements under sections 114 et seq. of the Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG) and threatening to impose coercive fines totalling EUR 220,000.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Preparation For Permanent Cessation Of LIBOR

Date 22/02/2022

On March 5, 2021, ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) has announced that it intends to cease the publication of LIBOR based on the current methodology referencing rates provided by panel banks (panel-based LIBOR) immediately after end-2021 except for certain US dollar LIBOR settings. While LIBOR is mainly referenced in derivative contracts such as interest rate swaps, it is also quoted in a significant number of cash products including corporate loans and bonds. Additionally, it is used in wide range of users, including not only financial institutions but also non-financial corporate and institutional investors. In this regard, there is the possibility of disruption to users if LIBOR were ceased without sufficient preparation.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Concludes Consultation On Regulating Trustees And Custodians Of Public Funds And Further Consults On Implementation Details

Date 22/02/2022

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released consultation conclusions and began a further consultation on a proposal to regulate depositaries (ie, top-level trustees and custodians) of SFC-authorised collective investment schemes (CIS).

GCEX Expands Global Footprint With New Office In Kuala Lumpur

Date 22/02/2022

GCEX, an FCA regulated digital brokerage that enables brokers, funds and professional traders to access deep liquidity in digital assets and FX has opened an office in Kuala Lumpur.