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SIFMA, Alongside 10 Trade Associations, Publishes Principles For A U.S. Transition To A Low-Carbon Economy

Date 18/02/2021

Today, SIFMA, as a member of the U.S. Climate Finance Working Group, published principles for a U.S. Transition to a Sustainable Low-Carbon Economy.

SIX Offers Contactless Cash Transactions At Swiss ATMs

Date 18/02/2021

Contactless transactions at ATMs are enjoying increasing demand. One of the reasons end consumers appreciate the new offer is the change in hygiene behaviour due to Covid-19. Banks, in turn, are responding to the increased customer demand.

FIA Endorses Industry Led Climate Finance Principles

Date 18/02/2021

FIA President and CEO today made the following statement on the release of the pan trade financial industry associations statement of principles Financing a U.S. Transition to a Sustainable Low-Carbon Economy:

“Climate change poses real risks to financial stability and our global economy. These risks include direct financial risks from extreme weather, as well as the transition risks associated with fundamental changes in how the world does business. FIA endorses today’s principles and commits to working with companies, other trade organizations and governments to address the pressing need of climate change."

Toronto Stock Exchange Lists World’s First Bitcoin ETF - TSX Welcomes Purpose Investments Inc. And Celebrates With A Virtual Market Close Tomorrow

Date 18/02/2021

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today announced the world's first bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), Purpose Bitcoin ETF, began trading under the symbols TSX:BTCC.B (Canadian dollar denominated ETF non-currency hedged units) and TSX:BTCC.U (U.S. dollar denominated ETF non-currency hedged units).

Aviva: UK Savings Soar Yet £225bn Remains In Non-Interest Bearing Deposits

Date 18/02/2021

• Record £125bn added to saving reserves during lockdown1, average £5,000 per household
• Interest rates remain at historically low levels2
• Bank of England estimates £1.6tr in household cash deposits - £225bn in non-interest bearing deposits3

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security KHC-RM

Date 18/02/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.02.2021, 18-05 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 2973) and initial margins (up to 20 %) for the security KHC-RM were changed. New values are available here

Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) May Help Push Price Of Bitcoin Higher: Market Commentary From Paolo Ardoino, CTO, Bitfinex

Date 18/02/2021

Bitcoin, the world’s largest digital currency, surged past USD50,000 on Tuesday and Wednesday,

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security WMT-RM

Date 18/02/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.02.2021, 16-44 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 9844) and initial margins (up to 15 %) for the security WMT-RM were changed. New values are available here

ACER Grants Nordic Energy Regulatory Authorities An Extension To Decide On The Proposal For A Regional Coordination Centre In The Nordic Region

Date 18/02/2021

The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)  has accepted a request submitted by the regulatory authorities of the Nordic system operation region (Denmark, Finland and Sweden) extending their period to decide on the proposal establishing a regional coordination centre (RCC).

Origin Launches Airbrush, A Universal Data Standard Aiming To Optimise Bond Issuance

Date 18/02/2021

• New open source data standard for bond issuance systems launched by Origin with the support of Clearstream and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
• The initiative provides a universal data language for post-trade market participants, with the aim of enabling straight through processing across the ecosystem by standardising data exchange, making communication more effective and the entire process more efficient, accurate and integrated
• Market participants invited to review and contribute to the standard’s development ahead of a second iteration to be released in the coming months