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London Stock Exchange Group Plc: Q1 2021 Trading Statement

Date 28/04/2021

This release contains revenues and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the three months ended 31 March 2021 (Q1). All figures quoted in this release are on an underlying basis. Figures are stated on both a statutory and pro-forma basis for Q1 2021 and Q1 2020. Pro-forma figures assume that the acquisition of Refinitiv took place on 1 January 2021 and the prior year comparator assumes that the acquisition of Refinitiv occurred on 1 January 2020. All pro-forma and statutory figures exclude the financial contribution from Borsa Italiana which is classed as a discontinued item. Constant currency variance is calculated on the basis of consistent FX rates applied across the current and prior year period, the conversions have been made from the transactional values, which will eliminate any transactional and translational movements along with any related accounting adjustments. For more information please refer to “Accounting and modelling notes” section below. Organic variances have been removed from our disclosure due to the large variances associated with the acquisition of Refinitiv.

SIX Exchange Regulation AG Reaches An Agreement With Achiko AG

Date 28/04/2021

SIX Exchange Regulation AG (SER) has concluded an agreement with Achiko AG with regard to breaches of IFRS accounting standards in the 2019 annual financial statements. As part of the agreement, the company has undertaken to correct the deficiencies in the 2020 IFRS annual financial statements and to make a donation of CHF 10,000 to the IFRS Foundation.

Japan's Financial Services Agency - Stewardship Code : 304 Institutional Investors Have Signed Up To The Principles For Responsible Institutional Investors As Of March 31, 2021

Date 28/04/2021

The Council of Experts Concerning the Japanese Version of the Stewardship Code (Chairman: Professor Hiroyuki Kansaku, University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics) published the Principles for Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code, hereinafter referred to as "the Code") on February 26, 2014.

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. And Consolidated Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Results For The Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021

Date 28/04/2021

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 (from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021), JPX Group recorded operating revenue of ¥133,343 million (increased 7.8% from the same period of the previous fiscal year (i.e., year on year)), and operating expenses were ¥61,394 million (increased 4.9% year on year). As a result, JPX Group recorded operating income of ¥74,565 million (increased 8.8% year on year) and income before income tax of ¥74,732 million (increased 8.2% year on year).

Vitrtual Meeting Of The International Forum Of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR)

Date 28/04/2021

From April to 21, 2021, the 21st meeting of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) was held in virtual form. The CPAAOB/FSA and other member authorities from 54 jurisdictions attended the meeting.
At the meeting, NAGAOKA Takashi, Deputy Commisoner for International Affairs and Director of the Office of Japanese Delegation for IFIAR, was elected new Vice Chair of the IFIAR for a two-year term.

HKEX Releases First Quarterly Results For 2021

Date 28/04/2021

Calvin Tai, Interim Chief Executive said:

“HKEX has had a strong start to 2021, reporting record quarterly revenue and other income, and profit. This was driven by a buoyant IPO market and very robust trading volumes, with headline ADT and Stock Connect having their best quarter ever. Set against a challenging economic and geopolitical backdrop, we continue to execute on our Strategic Plan 2019- 2021, driving performance and delivery, demonstrating our resiliency and remaining responsive to both the needs of our customers and the broader market. We continue to manage our costs and risks and I am confident we remain well-placed to capture future growth opportunities.”

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Deputy Commissioner For International Affairs Elected New Vice Chair Of The International Forum Of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR)

Date 28/04/2021

At the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators’ Plenary Meeting from April 19 to 21, 2021, NAGAOKA Takashi, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs and Director of the Office of Japanese Delegation for IFIAR, was elected new Vice Chair of the IFIAR for a two-year term.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call With Finance Ministers From Australia, New Zealand, And The United Kingdom

Date 27/04/2021

Today U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen participated in a conference call hosted by Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg with finance ministers of the “Five Eyes Countries” including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The ministers reviewed the economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic and each country’s medium-term fiscal approaches to support a strong and sustainable economic recovery. Secretary Yellen emphasized the importance of all countries using all available policy tools to support their domestic economies and therefore the global economy.

Ethereum Jumps To New High On Back Of Report Of European Investment Bank Digital Bond Issuance

Date 27/04/2021

According to a Bloomberg report which cites unnamed sources, EIB plans to issue a two-year 100-million euro digital bond, with the sale to be led by Goldman Sachs, Banco Santander, and Societe Generale.

ISDA - Transition To RFRs Review: First Quarter Of 2021

Date 27/04/2021

The Transition to Risk-free Rates (RFRs) Review analyzes the trading volumes of over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-traded interest rate derivatives (IRD) that reference selected alternative RFRs, including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA), the Swiss Average Rate Overnight, the Tokyo Overnight Average Rate, the Euro Short-Term Rate and the Australian Overnight Index Average.