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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JWD57

Date 15/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 15.11.2021, 12-03 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 110.64) and initial margins (up to 13.75 %) for the security RU000A0JWD57 were changed. New values are available here

DIFC Insurance Community Expands With Gen Re Establishing Middle East Presence In The Centre

Date 15/11/2021

• Second insurer owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to expand its presence in the region; strengthens DIFC’s position as a centre of excellence for insurance and reinsurance locally and globally.
• Granted a PIN license by the DFSA, which is the highest financial strength category for the insurance sector.
• Reinforces DIFC as the ‘reinsurance hub of choice’ due to its world-class legal and regulatory framework.

ICAP To Hold 29th Annual Global Charity Day On Thursday 9 December 2021

Date 15/11/2021

ICAP, part of TP ICAP group, a leading provider of market infrastructure, is pleased to announce that its 29th annual global Charity Day will be held on Thursday 9 December 2021. 

Avelacom: Expansion In Singapore Yields Fastest Trading In The Market - Launches Tier 1 Colocation Services At Singapore Exchange (SGX)

Date 15/11/2021

Avelacom, the low latency connectivity, IT infrastructure and data solutions provider for global financial markets, continues to expand its coverage in the APAC region: broadening its partnership with Singapore Exchange (SGX) and becoming its colocation provider.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security SNGS

Date 15/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 15.11.2021, 10-04 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 50.355) and initial margins (up to 17.5 %) for the security SNGS were changed. New values are available here

Qatar Stock Exchange Launches ESG Tradable Index In Collaboration With MSCI

Date 15/11/2021

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) today announced the launch of the MSCI QSE 20 ESG Index (MQ 20 ESG Index) in collaboration with MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. 

Readout: US Deputy Secretary Of The Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Visit To Israel

Date 15/11/2021

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo traveled to Israel from November 13 - 15 to discuss economic opportunities, shared national security priorities, including Iran, countering terrorist financing and proliferation financing, and regional terrorist threats. He met with a wide range of top government officials, including Minister of Finance Avigdor Lieberman, Central Bank Governor Amir Yaron, Director General of the Israeli National Cyber Directorate Yigal Unna, as well as local fintech and cybersecurity entrepreneurs. 

Thai Listed Companies Rank Top Among ASEAN Exchanges In DJSI For 8th Consecutive Year

Date 15/11/2021

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today disclosed that as Thai listed companies have continuously been strongly committed to global standard sustainable development, 24 Thai listed companies are selected as members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) in 2021 – the highest inclusions in ASEAN for an eighth consecutive year which indicates that Thai listed companies are committed to balancing business and society and building confidence in the eyes of local and foreign investors.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Announces Partnership With Israel To Combat Ransomware

Date 14/11/2021

• Partners Establish Bilateral Task Force to Support Fintech Innovation and Cybersecurity
• Announcement Part of Biden Administration Efforts to Accelerate International Cooperation to Counter Ransomware

Dubai Financial Services Authority To Host Cyber Risk Forum

Date 14/11/2021

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will be hosting the DFSA Cyber Risk Forum on 16 November 2021. The virtual forum aims to raise awareness about cyber risks and promote cybersecurity maturity amongst companies operating in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The event is intended for everyone involved in, or responsible for, cyber risk management, including board members, senior management, IT professionals, cyber security experts, and risk and compliance officers.