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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)

Montréal Exchange's Markets Closed Today, December 25, 2020

Date 25/12/2020

The Exchange's markets are closed today, December 25, 2020.

Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date December 15, 2020

Date 24/12/2020

At the end of the settlement date of December 15, 2020, short interest in 2,569 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 8,245,773,085 shares compared with 8,129,866,207 shares in 2,550 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of November 30, 2020. The mid-December short interest represents 2.21 days compared with 2.58 days for the prior reporting period.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 24/12/2020

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of December 15, 2020.

EU-UK Trade And Cooperation Agreement: Protecting European Interests, Ensuring Fair Competition, And Continued Cooperation In Areas Of Mutual Interest

Date 24/12/2020

After intensive negotiations, the European Commission has reached today an agreement with the United Kingdom on the terms of its future cooperation with the European Union.