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Fund Managers Association Of Nigeria, Nigerian Stock Exchange Highlight Growing Interest In Mutual Funds

Date 02/03/2021

There continues to be growing interest in the mutual funds asset class evidenced by the increasing number of registered mutual funds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2019. This was highlighted at The Nigerian Stock Exchange’s (NSE or The Exchange) digital Closing Gong Ceremony to commemorate the election of Mrs. Tope Omojokun as the President, Fund Managers Association of Nigeria (FMAN) on Tuesday, 02 March 2021.

Management Of Bikurey Hasade Opens Trading In Celebration Of It's IPO On TASE

Date 02/03/2021

Management of Bikurey Hasade opened trading this morning in celebration of its IPO on TASE.

Borsa Italiana Monthly Update February 2021

Date 02/03/2021

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Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer: Producers Bullish About Farmland Values Amid Strong Current Conditions

Date 02/03/2021

Farmers continue to report strong current economic conditions on their farms, according to the February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. While the overall reading for the Ag Economy Barometer changed very little compared to January, down 2 points to a reading of 165 in February; the Index of Current Conditions remained near its all-time high at a reading of 200. Meanwhile, the Index of Future Expectations continued a four-month decline, down 20% from its October peak, to a reading of 148.

US Treasury Announces Key Staff Appointments

Date 02/03/2021

Today, the United States Department of the Treasury announced several key additions to Treasury staff. These distinguished and diverse individuals join Treasury prepared to deliver results for the American people by addressing the public health crisis and resulting economic crisis, as well as inequality, racism, and climate change.  

Fiserv To Present At Evercore ISI’s 2021 Payments And FinTech Innovators Forum

Date 02/03/2021

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced today that   Frank Bisignano, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present virtually at the Evercore ISI Payments and FinTech Innovators Forum on March 4, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. ET.

MGEX Reports The Fifth-Best Month In Its History

Date 02/03/2021

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), completed February 2021 with a total of 289,812 contracts traded, making it the fifth-best overall month in the history of the Exchange. Compared to February 2020, this past month saw an 11% increase in total volume. Additionally, this past month’s record numbers made it the best February in MGEX’s history.

Moscow Exchange Trading Volumes in February 2021

Date 02/03/2021

In February 2021, total trading volumes across Moscow Exchange’s markets grew by 3.9% to RUB 72.1 trln (RUB 69.4 in February 2020).

Borsa İstanbul: BIST-KYD Indices Ground Rules Revised

Date 02/03/2021

Borsa İstanbul Management decided to make the following changes on BIST-KYD Indices Ground Rules;

• Using Bloomberg BVAL prices in BIST-KYD Eurobond Indices calculation,
• BIST-KYD Government Lease Certificates USD T1 and  BIST-KYD Government Lease Certificates USD (TRY) T1 indices will be created by using Bloomberg BVAL prices.  BIST-KYD Government Lease Certificates USD T1 index is calculated based on daily returns of US Dollar denominated lease certificates issued in foreign markets by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance of Turkey, whereas BIST-KYD Government Lease Certificates USD (TRY) T1 index is calculated based on the corresponding converted returns of this index to Turkish Lira,
• Periodic changes of BIST-KYD Indices will be announced only on the website of Borsa Istanbul, and the practice of announcing them on the Public Disclosure Platform (PDP) will be terminated,
• These changes will be effective as of  April 5, 2021.

SEC Charges Seven Individuals For $45 Million Fraudulent Scheme

Date 02/03/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged seven individuals and a technology company in connection with a fraudulent scheme to gain control of Airborne Wireless Network, promote its stock, and defraud investors.