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HKEX Announces Stock Connect Expansion Arrangements

Date 25/12/2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Friday) that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), has reached an agreement with Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on the Stock Connect inclusion arrangements for eligible pre-revenue biotech companies listed in Hong Kong, as well as for eligible A-shares listed on the SSE’s Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market).

Moscow Exchange: REPO Risk Parameters Change For The Security HHRU

Date 25/12/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 25.12.2020, 13-58 (MSK) the lower bound of the REPO rate for tenor Y0/Y1Dt (up to -48.97 %), penalty rate and IR Risk Rate (up to -10.52 rub) for the security HHRU were changed. New values are available here

CFFEX: The Winning Papers Announced During First Symposium On Financial Futures Market Development

Date 25/12/2020

“The First Symposium on the Development of Financial Futures Market”, hosted by China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX), came to a successful conclusion a few days ago. Against the backdrop of global economic turmoil, this symposium on China’s financial derivatives market however received strong support and active participation from experts and scholars from universities, research institutions and market organizations. After anonymous review, 40 winning papers were announced. 

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JUG98

Date 25/12/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 25.12.2020, 12-22 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 66.99) and initial margins (up to 11.25 %) for the security RU000A0JUG98 were changed. New values are available here

Japan Financial Services Agency: Establishment Of The “Expert Panel On Sustainable Finance”

Date 25/12/2020

１．Summary

In order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, creating a virtuous cycle between the economy and the environment is an agenda which should be worked on with a whole of government approach. Japanese companies have advanced technologies and potential contributing to decarbonisation. To ensure more foreign and domestic investments addressed to the related efforts by Japanese companies, it is important that financial institutions as well as financial and capital markets fulfill their functions appropriately. In this context, the FSA will establish the “Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance” to discuss possible issues and policy approach.

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Notice On Trading Schedule During National Holidays For Year 2021

Date 25/12/2020

Pursuant to the Circular on Issues Concerning the Holiday Schedule for Year 2021 (ZJBF [2020] No.74) issued by China Securities Regulatory Commission, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hereby announces the following trading schedule during national holidays for year 2021:

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Cancellation Of Membership Of Sinochem International Corporation

Date 25/12/2020

Shanghai Futures Exchange (the Exchange) recently received the application from Sinochem International Corporation for cancellation of membership. According to the Memership Management Rules of Shanghai Futures Exchange, the application is approved by the Exchange.

Chocofamily Has Placed Public Bonds Worth $15 Mln On AIX

Date 25/12/2020

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that Chocofamily Holding LLP (“Chocofamily”), one of the largest companies in Kazakhstan providing e-commerce services in various areas, has placed a $15 mln public bond on the AIX.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Financial Industry-Wide Cybersecurity Exercise (Delta Wall V)

Date 25/12/2020

Recently, Fraudulent payments have occurred at multiple banks connecting cashless payment services provided by funds transfer service providers and cyberattacks taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and targeting teleworking environments. The threat of these cyberattacks might pose significant risks undermining the financial stability.

The Council Of Experts Concerning The Follow-Up Of Japan’s Stewardship Code And Japan’s Corporate Governance Code

Date 25/12/2020

• List of members of the Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-up of Japan’s Stewardship Code and Japan’s Corporate Governance Code (PDF:25KB)
• Establishment of “Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-up of Japan’s Stewardship Code and Japan’s Corporate Governance Code”
• Procedures to Run the "Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-Up of Japan's Stewardship Code and Japan's Corporate Governance Code"(PDF:85KB)