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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security PGR-RM

Date 15/12/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 15.12.2021, 19-37 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 7874) and initial margins (up to 16.25 %) for the security PGR-RM were changed. New values are available here

Finansinspektionen Leaves The Countercyclical Buffer Rate Unchanged

Date 15/12/2021

In accordance with its assessment in the most recent stability report, FI is leaving the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged. The buffer rate of 0 per cent, which was applied starting on 16 March 2020, shall thus continue to apply. The countercyclical buffer guide is set at 0 per cent.

SEC Proposes New Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules - The Proposal Would Establish New Form SR For Reporting Issuer Share Repurchases And Enhance Existing Periodic Disclosure

Date 15/12/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to its rules regarding disclosure about an issuer’s repurchases of its equity securities, often referred to as buybacks.

SEC Proposes Amendments Regarding Rule 10b5-1 Insider Trading Plans And Related Disclosures - The Proposal Would Strengthen The Requirements To Access The Affirmative Defense To Insider Trading And Improve Related Transparency Around Insider Transactions In Company Securities

Date 15/12/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to enhance disclosure requirements and investor protections against insider trading. The proposal includes updates to Rule 10b5-1(c), which provides an affirmative defense to insider trading for parties that frequently have access to material nonpublic information, including corporate officers, directors and issuers.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security PFE-RM

Date 15/12/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 15.12.2021, 18-56 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 4449) and initial margins (up to 16.25 %) for the security PFE-RM were changed. New values are available here

ESMA Publishes Report On Expected Credit Loss Disclosures Of Banks

Date 15/12/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its Report on the application of the IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (IFRS 7) and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (impairment requirements) (IFRS 9) requirements regarding banks’ expected credit losses (ECL). ESMA has identified room for improvement in the level of compliance, comparability and transparency in the application of the relevant IFRS requirements.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security NUE-RM

Date 15/12/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 15.12.2021, 18-16 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 7496) and initial margins (up to 25 %) for the security NUE-RM were changed. 

EEX Publishes 2022 Auction Calendar For EUAA auctions And EUA Auctions For The United Kingdom In Respect Of Northern Ireland

Date 15/12/2021

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has published the 2022 calendars for the auctions of EU Aviation Allowances (EUAA) for the EU Member States as well as for the auctioning of EU Emission Allowances (EUA) for the UK in respect of generation of electricity in Northern Ireland for the single wholesale electricity market in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This has been coordinated with the European Commission, the EU Member States and the EEA EFTA states participating in the common auction platform (CAP3) as well as with the competent authorities of Germany and Poland, as well as with UK authorities.

The Spanish Financial Markets Bid Farewell To 2021 With Growth In Financing And Market Value

Date 15/12/2021

• Financing flows channeled through the stock market amounted to 22.7 billion euros up to November, up 42.4% from the previous year.
• The capitalisation of Spanish listed companies increased by 7.5%, boosted by 17 new listings, and recovered the one-trillion-euro mark.
• The companies listed on BME Growth raised nearly 900 million euros, while MARF's outstanding balance increased by 86% over the year.
• Increased ESG bond issuance, including the Treasury’s first Green Bond, and the launch of the IBEX Gender Equality index, key sustainability milestones

Erik Thedéen Appointed Vice Chair Of ESMA

Date 15/12/2021

The Board of Supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has appointed Erik Thedéen as its Vice Chair. Mr Thedéen, who is the Director General of the Swedish Finansinspektionen (FI), will serve a 2½ year term effective immediately.