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Thirty Years Of Hurt, Never Stopped Me Dreaming - Speech By Andy Haldane, Bank Of England Chief Economist And Executive Director, Monetary Analysis & Research, Given At The Institute For Government

Date 30/06/2021

On his last day as our Chief Economist, Andy Haldane shares his experience of working at the Bank of England for over 30 years.

He covers inflation, the stability of the UK’s financial system, and how we communicate with the public.

UK And Singapore Mark A New Era Of Financial Services Cooperation

Date 30/06/2021

The UK and Singapore announced the launch of a new Financial Partnership at the sixth UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue that was held virtually today. The Dialogue was chaired by Director General (Financial Services) of HM Treasury (HMT), Ms Katharine Braddick, and Deputy Managing Director (Markets and Development) of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Mr Leong Sing Chiong. 

Updated Methodology For MOEX FX Fixings Comes Into Force

Date 30/06/2021

On 1 July 2021, a new version of the Moscow Exchange FX fixing calculation methodology will come into force. The updated methodology stipulates that fixing values calculated for the previous trading day is to be disclosed on the Exchange website every trading day no later than 12:00 noon (Moscow time). Fixing values can also be additionally disseminated by other means and with a different frequency in accordance with conditions established by the Exchange.

FSB Seeks Feedback On Its Policy Proposals To Enhance Money Market Fund Resilience

Date 30/06/2021

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a consultation report with policy proposals to enhance money market fund (MMF) resilience. The proposals form part of the FSB’s work programme on non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI).

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Securities

Date 30/06/2021

The following risk parameters will be changed:

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In Active ETFs And ETPs Reached A Record US$ 358 Billion At The End Of May 2021

Date 30/06/2021

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs and ETPs ecosystem, reports assets invested in Active ETFs and ETPs reached a record US$358 billion at the end of May. Active ETFs and ETPs gathered net inflows of US$12.08 billion during May, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$74.03 billion. Assets invested in active ETFs and ETPs finished the month up to 2.5%, from US$349 billion at the end of April to US$358 billion, according to ETFGI's May 2021 Active ETF and ETP industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

ACER Decides On The Definition Of System Operation Regions

Date 30/06/2021

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) published today a Decision defining the system operation regions (SORs). This Decision is part of the implementation of the regulation on the internal market for electricity and the Clean Energy Package.

ICE Announces That ICE Trade Vault Is Approved By The SEC As A Security-Based Swap Data Repository

Date 30/06/2021

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Trade Vault, ICE’s Trade Repository located in the United States, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission as a security-based swap data repository (SDR) and securities information processor (SIC).

The Amman Stock Exchange Index Quarterly Review

Date 30/06/2021

Mr. Mazen Wathaifi the Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) said that the ASE has conducted the periodic quarterly review of the ASE index constituents in purpose of ensuring that the ASE General Price Index reflects the market performance and the trading activity of the listed companies. By this rebalancing, the activity of listed companies in regard to trading during the last quarter has been reviewed. After that, the ASE has conducted its screening process for all listed companies based on the criteria used by the ASE represented by full market capitalization of the companies and the number of trading days during last quarter.

Bank Of England: Consolidated Market Notice For USD Repo Operations - Market Notice 1 July 2021

Date 30/06/2021

This Market Notice describes the operation of the Bank of England’s USD Repo Operations. It consolidates the currently effective provisions of previous Market Notices in relation to the Bank’s USD Repo Operations and so replaces all previous Market Notices relevant to these operations.