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Shanghai Stock Exchange: Accommodate To The Structural Changes In The Market And Strengthen The Protection Of Investors' Rights And Interests

Date 24/03/2021

Under the leadership of the Communist Party Committee of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) adhered to the working guideline of "Establishing Systems, No Interference and Zero Tolerance" and the working philosophy of "standing in awe of the market, the rule of law, professionalism and risks and giving full play to the synergy of all sectors". The SSE took the opportunity of implementing the new securities law and put investor protection through all the work around reform and opening-up and innovative development in 2020. Facing the ongoing profound structural changes in the capital market, the SSE will continue its efforts in investor protection under the new situation. 

UAE Securities and Commodities Authority Cooperates With A Leading Fintech Company To Launch A Platform For Developing Prototypes And Experimenting With Technological Solutions In A Testing Environment, Sandbox

Date 24/03/2021

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fintech Galaxy Limited to cooperate in promoting financial technology and facilitating the conduction of business and the carrying on of financial services activities.

IMF Executive Directors Discuss A New SDR Allocation Of US$650 Billion To Boost Reserves, Help Global Recovery From COVID-19

Date 23/03/2021

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement at the conclusion of an informal discussion of the IMF’s Executive Directors on the technical case for a Special Drawing Rights (SDR) general allocation:

“I am very encouraged by initial discussions on a possible SDR allocation of US$650 billion. By addressing the long-term global need for reserve assets, a new SDR allocation would benefit all our member countries and support the global recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. It would also be a powerful signal of the IMF membership’s determination to do everything possible to overcome the worst recession since the Great Depression."

ASX: Dividend Letter

Date 23/03/2021

Attached is a letter to shareholders from the Chairman and the Managing Director and CEO regarding ASX’s FY21 interim dividend and half-year financial results.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Directs Rockfort Markets To Address Misleading Advertising

Date 23/03/2021

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has directed licensed derivatives issuer (DI) Rockfort Markets to remove or amend misleading advertising statements on its social media channels and website.

ISDA Guidance: SOFR Publication On Good Friday 2021

Date 23/03/2021

ISDA guidance for parties to over-the-counter derivative transactions affected by expected non-publication of SOFR on Good Friday in 2021.

SIFMA Statement On Confirmation Of Marty Walsh To Serve As Secretary Of Labor

Date 23/03/2021

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the Senate confirmation of Martin J. Walsh as Secretary of Labor:

“SIFMA congratulates Marty Walsh on his confirmation as Secretary of Labor. We look forward to working with him on a wide range of important issues.”

Remaining Patient As The Outlook Brightens: Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard At The National Association For Business Economics Virtual 37th Annual Economic Policy Conference, Washington, D.C. (Via Webcast)

Date 23/03/2021

It has now been a year since the onset of COVID-19 in the United States. The past year has been marked by heartache and hardship, especially for vulnerable communities, as well as by the resilience and extraordinary efforts of Americans everywhere, particularly those on the front lines. The past year has also seen determined efforts on the part of policymakers—public health, fiscal, and monetary—to do what is necessary and stay the course until we return to full strength.

Remarks At Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, March 19, 2021

Date 23/03/2021

Good morning. As always, thank you to the Committee for your time, dedication, and thoughtfulness on important asset management issues that affect investors and market integrity. Thank you also to the staff of the Division of Investment Management.

IIROC Releases Compliance Priorities Report - Pan-Canadian Regulator Helps Firms Navigate Compliance Through The Pandemic

Date 23/03/2021

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today published its annual Compliance Priorities Report highlighting regulatory developments, issues, trends identified, and steps taken by IIROC to help firms with compliance while ensuring investor protection.