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SGX And UOBAM Partner To Launch Yield-Focused iEdge-UOB APAC Green REIT Index, Supported By GRESB Data

Date 15/10/2021

• Index tracks the performance of APAC-listed high-yield REITs with positive environmental attributes based on the GRESB assessment framework   
• The launch comes as global investors increasingly consider environmental factors in investment decision-making while continuing to hunt for yield

China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Announced Financial Derivatives Accessible To Qualified Foreign Investors

Date 15/10/2021

Per the joint deliberations with the People’s Bank of China (PBC), the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), the CSRC announced that, starting from November 1, 2021, commodity futures, commodity options, and stock index options will be added as eligible financial derivatives accessible to Qualified Foreign Investors, of which tradings in stock index options shall be limited for the sole purpose of hedging.

Circular On Self-Regulatory Measures Taken By CFFEX In September 2021

Date 15/10/2021

To prevent market risks, maintain the orderly operation of the market and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) took the following self-regulatory measures against violations of exchange rules in September 2021.

Nadex Temporarily Amends Binary Contracts Strike Width

Date 15/10/2021

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.6(d) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) hereby provides notice that due to increased or decreased volatility, as the case may be, in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based, Nadex made changes to the strike widths of various contracts during the week of October 11, 2021 as indicated in the Weekly Notice. 

ASIC Issues Jobkeeper Notice And Guidance

Date 15/10/2021

ASIC has today issued a notice and guidance to help listed entities comply with their new obligation to disclose information about Jobkeeper payments to the market.

Nadex Extends Its $0 Minimum Deposit Promotion

Date 15/10/2021

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and section §40.6(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) submitted to the Commission on October 14, 2021 its intent to extend its $0 Minimum Deposit Promotion through December 31, 2021.  All other Terms and Conditions will remain unchanged.

ASIC Releases 2020–21 Annual Report

Date 15/10/2021

In the 2020–21 financial year, Australia’s financial system faced almost unprecedented challenges as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During this difficult period, ASIC remained focused on its vision of a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.

Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 15/10/2021

Due to activity in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based and pursuant to the authority granted in Nadex Rule 12.1(i), Nadex took the following actions: 

Joint Statement On The Eighth U.S.-India Economic And Financial Partnership

Date 14/10/2021

Today, U.S Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met for the eighth U.S.-India Economic and Financial Partnership.

NGX Announces Resignation Of Board Member

Date 14/10/2021

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX or The Exchange) has announced the resignation of Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON, as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.