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Cecabank Chooses Broadridge To Provide Automated Proxy Voting Service - SRD II Proxy Solution From Broadridge Has Enabled Cecabank To Broaden Its Services To Satisfy Incoming Regulation Deadline From The Spanish Government

Date 26/01/2021

To broaden its services related to new mandatory obligations under the updated Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) Cecabank S.A., one of the largest global custodian banks in Spain, has selected Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader, to provide them with Broadridge’s leading global proxy voting solution.

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Notice On The Optimization Of The Foreign Exchange Conversion Mechanism For Overseas Clients And Overseas Brokers Concerning Daily Settlement Of Trades In Specified Domestic Futures Products

Date 26/01/2021

To all members,

To further facilitate the engagement of overseas clients and overseas brokers in trades of specified domestic futures products (SDFPs), the foreign exchange (FX) conversion mechanism for the daily settlement of such trades has been optimized. The related matters are hereby notified as follows:

SIX Welcomes New Structured Product Issuer Exane Solutions (Luxembourg) SA

Date 26/01/2021

The Swiss Stock Exchange welcomes Exane Solutions (Luxembourg) SA as the 21st issuer for structured products and Exane Derivatives SNC as a new trading participant.

Press Conference By ASO Taro, Japan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance, And Minister Of State For Financial Services - Sustainable Finance

Date 26/01/2021

[Opening remarks:]

I would like to mention about the establishment of a panel of experts on sustainable finance.

In seeking to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, creating a virtuous cycle between the economy and the environment has become a key issue for the government.

Overview Of The M&A And Restructuring Market Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange In 2020

Date 26/01/2021

M&A and restructuring are important instruments of the capital market to optimize resource allocation and serve high-quality development of the real economy. In 2020, SZSE actively practiced the principles of “system building, non-intervention, and zero tolerance” and followed the working requirements of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) of “standing in awe of the market, rule of law, professionalism and risks and pooling the efforts of all sides to develop the capital market”. SZSE gave full play to the role of M&A and restructuring as the main channel and deeply engaged in regulatory services that cover the whole chain of M&A and restructuring. In addition, it continued to optimize market functions and energize market entities, and effectively supported listed companies in accelerating transformation and upgrading, forestalling risks and addressing challenges and achieving high-quality development.

The 2nd Japan-China Capital Markets Forum Was Held Online

Date 26/01/2021

1. The 2nd Japan-China Capital Markets Forum was held online on Monday, January 25, 2021 by the securities regulators and related industry organizations of both countries, based on the agreement reached at the Japan-China Summit Meeting in October 2018.

SZSE Issues No. 1 Guidelines Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange For Securities Investment Fund Business - Index Fund Development

Date 26/01/2021

On January 22, SZSE officially issued No. 1 Guidelines of Shenzhen Stock Exchange for Securities Investment Fund Business - Index Fund Development (the Development Guidelines), which came into effect on 1 February, 2021. This is an important institutional arrangement for further improving index fund regulation rules, giving better play to the attribute of the index fund as an asset allocation tool and effectively promoting the healthy and stable development of the fund market.

Unlisted Public Companies Need To Comply With Requirements In Securities Commission Malaysia’s Prospectus Guidelines And Securities Laws

Date 26/01/2021

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today reminded unlisted public companies (UPCs) seeking to raise funds from members of the public to comply with the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA) and relevant guidelines, especially when the offer is made to retail investors.

SIFMA Statement On Confirmation Of Treasury Secretary Yellen

Date 25/01/2021

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the confirmation of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen:

“We congratulate Dr. Yellen on her confirmation as Treasury Secretary and SIFMA and our members look forward to working with the Secretary to ensure our nation’s capital markets play their part in fueling economic growth and job creation.”

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: ASX 24 Derivatives Market Review Released

Date 25/01/2021

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published the findings of its obligations review of the ASX 24 derivatives market for the period of 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020.