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GPW And BondSpot Simplify Catalyst

Date 29/12/2020

• Amendment of the GPW and BondSpot regulated market and the alternative trading system (ATS) rules is the first step towards simplification of Catalyst (bond market)
• New issues of corporate, municipal, and co-operative bonds will only be listed on the markets operated by GPW
• The amendments of the rules come into force on 1 July 2021
• The initiated reorganisation of the debt market will create a market structure with BondSpot as the Treasury bonds competence centre for retail and wholesale trade

Federal Reserve Extends Termination Date Of Main Street Lending Program Facilities To January 8, 2021 To Allow More Time To Process And Fund Loans That Were Submitted To Main Street Lender Portal On Or Before December 14, 2020

Date 29/12/2020

In order to allow more time to process and fund loans that were submitted to the Main Street lender portal on or before December 14, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday extended the termination date of the Main Street Lending Program facilities to January 8, 2021.

Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Removes Trading Barriers: TASE CEO Will Be Authorized To Change The Minimal Size Of An Order - This Resolution Follows The Reduction Of The Minimal Order Size In The Equity Market From NIS 2,000 To Only NIS 500, To Enhancing Liquidity And Allowing The Public To Trade In Smaller Amounts

Date 29/12/2020

The Board of Directors of TASE approved (December 24, 2020), a resolution that authorizes the CEO of TASE to determine a minimal size of an order for a security that differs from that calculated according to TASE rules. This step is intended to avoid situations where a minimal order size, while consistent with the rules, impedes proper trading.

Bitcoin Dominance 'Inevitable' - Bitcoin Dominance 'Inevitable': Paolo Ardoino, CTO, Bitfinex

Date 29/12/2020

“Bitcoin dominance is inevitable after a tumultuous year that has seen the king of crypto surge in price from under US$4,000 in March to a new all-time high of above US$28,000. While a growing institutional presence has been part of the narrative of the current bull run, we may see increased retail interest in Bitcoin as a form of digital gold. This could also bolster interest in the many innovative projects coming to fruition within the digital token space.” commented, Paolo Ardoino, CTO at Bitfinex.

EGX Conducts Training Program For Executive Leaders At The National Training Academy

Date 29/12/2020

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) concluded its training program for the third batch of the presidential program to qualify executive leader at the National Training Academy.  The program incorporated six lectures about basics of capital market; how it’s operate and role in the economy, as well as the basics of trading, investment and saving.  The program included a practical part through the simulation model of the Egyptian Exchange.

The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Launches The TA-Cannabis Index - The New Index Will Initially Serve As An Indicator For Changes In The Sector And As A Benchmark - Planned To Include 9 Shares With A Market Cap Of NIS 1.7 Billion

Date 29/12/2020

The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: TASE) announced today the launch of a new index that will comprise shares of companies included the Cannabis Subsector, under the Biomed Sector.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A1006G4

Date 29/12/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 29.12.2020, 13-46 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 122.87) and initial margins (up to 20 %) for the security RU000A1006G4 were changed. New values are available here

Read Out Of The Phone Call Between European Council President Charles Michel And UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Date 29/12/2020

Both leaders welcomed the fair and balanced agreement reached on the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union with a view to the upcoming signature, which is scheduled for 30 December. The agreement is essential as it creates stability and predictability for citizens and companies.

Japan Exchange Group And Tokyo Stock Exchange: Submission Of A Comment Letter On The IFRS Foundation's Consultation Paper On Sustainability Reporting

Date 29/12/2020

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. and Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. have submitted a comment letter on the IFRS Foundation's Consultation Paper on Sustainability Reporting (published on September 30, 2020).

Statement On The Departure Of SEC Chairman Jay Clayton: Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Dec. 28, 2020

Date 29/12/2020

Jay Clayton ended his tenure as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission last week. I greatly enjoyed working with Chairman Clayton over the past three years. Under his leadership, the agency has navigated difficult and novel challenges, including the pandemic and associated shutdowns and market volatility. Chairman Clayton’s steady hand, wisdom, and optimism inspired the rest of us at the agency to remain focused and committed to protecting American investors and the U.S. capital markets. I particularly appreciated Chairman Clayton’s habit of setting an agenda publicly, following it, and recognizing the staff whose hard work made it all possible.