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Nasdaq’s European Debt Market Showed Continued Growth In 2020

Date 04/02/2021

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) saw its European Debt Market grow by 8 percent in 2020. Continued interest to list Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programs and strong demand for ESG investment opportunities have fueled the expansion. Issuers have also tapped the debt capital markets to raise funds to support Covid-19 pandemic mitigation efforts.

Surge Of Bio/Pharma Special Purpose Mergers And Acquisitions Should Be Viewed With Skepticism, Says GlobalData

Date 04/02/2021

There has been a boom in bio/pharma special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) deals in recent years. Last year seems to be no different as SPAC deals continue to provide an alternative way for companies to go public without needing a traditional initial public offering (IPO). However, the long-term success of SPAC acquisition targets in generating revenue remains to be seen, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Aquis Exchange Recommences Trading In Swiss Shares

Date 04/02/2021

Aquis Exchange PLC (AQX.L), the exchange services group, is pleased to announce the resumption of trading in Swiss shares on its pan-European exchange facility, Aquis Exchange.

Circular Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On Trading Adjustments For The Spring Festival 2021

Date 04/02/2021

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on Trading Adjustments for the Spring Festival 2021 as follows:

In accordance with Trading Schedule during National Holidays for Year 2021 and Risk Management Rules of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange, Shanghai International Energy Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “INE”) hereby notifies the trading adjustments for the Spring Festival 2021 as follows:

Crypto Hedge Fund ARK36 Delivers Over 118% ROI In Q4 2020 - EU-Regulated Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund ARK36 Produces Outstanding Returns In First Quarter Of Operation

Date 04/02/2021

Cyprus-regulated hedge fund ARK36 announces that during the last quarter of 2020, it delivered more than 118% return on investment, focusing exclusively on the bitcoin and cryptocurrency asset markets. This was the fund’s first operating quarter since launch in October 2020. Additionally, ARK36 has seen a fourfold increase in investors in that period and has delivered more than 50% returns since the start of the new year.

Shanghai Gold Exchange - Data Highlights, January, 2021

Date 04/02/2021

The monthly report of data highlights (January, 2021) is now available online.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Revision Of Market Maker Program For Electricity Futures Contracts

Date 04/02/2021

We hereby inform you that the Exchange will revise the market maker program as indicated by the document below, in order to ensure the smooth execution of transactions and improve liquidity in the TOCOM electricity futures market by securing trading opportunities for investors through continuous quoting, etc.

Managing Climate Risk For Directors By Commissioner Cathie Armour - ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour Says Disclosing And Managing Climate-Related Risk Is A Key Director Responsibility

Date 04/02/2021

ASIC has previously highlighted climate-related risk as a systemic risk in our market that has the potential to significantly impact companies, investors and consumers. Our focus is on ensuring listed companies have appropriate governance structures in place to manage this issue, and providing the market with reliable and useful information on their exposure to material climate-related risks and opportunities.

Daily Guidance For US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Thursday, February 4, 2021

Date 04/02/2021

Secretary Yellen will convene a meeting with the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Reserve Board, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission to discuss recent volatility in financial markets.

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report - January 2021

Date 03/02/2021

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and warrant trades)

• In January 2021, the average daily number of trades was 8% lower than the pcp. The average daily value traded onmarket of $5.4 billion was up 21% on the pcp. 
• Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 0.7% in January (compared to 0.6% in the pcp). 
• Expected future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in January was an average of 14.4 (compared to 12.4 in the pcp).