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bankdefx.com Trading Platform: BaFin Prohibits Unauthorised Portfolio Management

Date 10/05/2021

In a notice dated 22 April 2021, BaFin ordered the bankdefx.com trading platform to immediately cease its unauthorised portfolio management activities.

Securities Commission Malaysia And Bursa Malaysia To End Temporary Revision Of Market Management And Control Mechanisms

Date 10/05/2021

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) will reinstate market management and control mechanisms, namely the dynamic and static price limits for FBMKLCI Index Component Stocks and the Bursa Malaysia Circuit Breaker trigger levels, to their original parameters on 31 May 2021.

FESE Briefing Note On SPACs

Date 10/05/2021

The FESE briefing note on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) explains what SPACs are, how they are used on EU capital markets, and applicable investor protection measures. SPACs are acquisition vehicles that raise capital on public markets to later acquire operating companies. Being acquired by a SPAC can be an alternative to a traditional IPO for a company contemplating a public listing.

Reply To Singapore Parliamentary Question On Measures To Limit Exposure Of Retail Investors In Trading And Investments In Crypto Assets - Written Reply To Parliamentary Question On Measures To Limit Exposure Of Retail Investors In Trading And Investments In Crypto Assets

Date 10/05/2021

Question:

To ask the Prime Minister regarding trading and investments in crypto assets (a) what measures are in place to limit the exposure of retail investors to these highly risky products; and (b) how will the Government work with individuals and families to spot signs of distress by victims and assist them.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Embeds Its Sustainable Convictions Into Its New Strapline – ‘The Sustainable Investor For A Changing World’

Date 10/05/2021

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) has been committed to sustainability since 2002 and has continued to strengthen its ambition, its investment philosophy and its management processes to take ESG considerations into account and promote a low carbon, environmentally sustainable and inclusive economy.

Shanghai International Energy Exchange Has Released Its Circular On The Delivery Issues Of SC2106

Date 10/05/2021

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on the Delivery Issues of SC2106 as follows:

The last trading day for the crude oil futures contract SC2106 is May 31, 2021, and the delivery dates are June 1, June 2, June 3, June 4 and June 7, 2021. Accordingly, Shanghai International Energy Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “the Exchange”) hereby notifies issues concerning delivery as follows:

Dubai Financial Market Closed 11th May 2021 Market Reopens 16th May 2021

Date 10/05/2021

In the occasion of Eid Al AlFitr 2021 – 1442 H , the market will be closed on the 29th of Ramadan dated 11th May 2021 and till the 3rd of Shawal 1442 H. Work shall resume officially on Sunday 16th May 2021.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Initiates Disciplinary Procedures For Steyr’s And Northcom’s Failure To Disclose Periodical Reports On Time

Date 10/05/2021

As at April 30, Steyr Motors Corp. (“Steyr”) and Northcom Group Co., Ltd. (“Northcom”) failed to disclose their 2020 annual reports and 2021 Q1 reports within prescribed time limit. SZSE immediately initiated the disciplinary procedures against the two companies and relevant persons in charge.

Gresham Adds To North America Sales Team To Meet Growing Demand - Latest Hire To Accelerate Delivery Of Data Integrity Solutions To The Region

Date 10/05/2021

Leading global fintech Gresham Technologies plc (Gresham) that specialises in providing solutions for data integrity and control, banking integration, and payments and cash management, today announced that it has appointed Marc Cavell to spearhead business development across North America.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security VTBE

Date 10/05/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 10.05.2021, 10-09 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 117.98) and initial margins (up to 35 %) for the security VTBE were changed. New values are available here