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Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 20/11/2020

Due to activity in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based and pursuant to the authority granted in Nadex Rule 12.1(i), Nadex took the following actions: 

• No GBP/JPY or GBP/USD 5-Minute contracts were listed for the 6:05pm ET expiration time on trade date November 19, 2020.

Alberta And Saskatchewan Securities Regulators Seek Comment On Proposed New Exemption Designed To Facilitate Access To Capital

Date 20/11/2020

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) are seeking input on a proposed new prospectus exemption designed to provide greater access to capital for Alberta and Saskatchewan businesses and broaden investment opportunities for Alberta and Saskatchewan investors.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Update

Date 20/11/2020

The current reports for the week of November 17, 2020 are now available.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency: Proposed Rule Would Ensure Fair Access To Bank Services, Capital, And Credit

Date 20/11/2020

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today proposed a rule to ensure fair access to banking services provided by national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign bank organizations.

Nasdaq Named To Dow Jones Sustainability Index For The Fifth Consecutive Year

Date 20/11/2020

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced it has been selected as a North American index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ranking efforts, for the fifth consecutive year. Nasdaq maintains its industry leadership as the only stock exchange operator selected for inclusion in the North America index, and was among eight diversified financial services companies selected from the region this year.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

Date 20/11/2020

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“The Exchange or NSE”) is pleased to announce that it has released its 2019 Sustainability Report themed “Encouraging Sustainable Businesses, Promoting Inclusive Growth”.

Finansinspektionen Has Decided On A Change In The Application Of Banks’ Capital Requirements

Date 20/11/2020

FI has decided to change the application of capital requirements for Swedish banks in order to adapt to the EU’s so-called banking package.

Piers Haben Speaks At The European Association For Banking And Financial Law Event

Date 20/11/2020

Piers Haben, Director of the Banking, Markets, Innovation and Consumers department at the EBA, spoke about a multi-layered approach to regulation at the event "What to regulate? How to regulate? Who should regulate?" organised by the European Association for Banking and Financial Law. In his speech, Piers Haben highlighted the EBA's approach towards innovative applications of technology in the financial sector in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Market Report For November 20th 2020

Date 20/11/2020

A total turnover of 11.400 billion shares worth N35.892 billion in 39,265 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 4.509 billion shares valued at N58.733 billion that exchanged hands last week in 47,140 deals.

EBA: Banks Report A Significant Use Of COVID-19 Moratoria And Public Guarantees

Date 20/11/2020

• COVID-19 related moratoria and public guarantees provided breathing space to borrowers and allowed banks to provide new lending to many companies impacted by the crisis.
• Loans under moratoria on loan repayments were significant in many countries, and were particularly widespread for loans to SMEs.
• It is expected that upon expiry of EBA-compliant moratoria there might be increases in forborne loans and non-performing loans and therefore institutions and supervisors should monitor closely this effect.
• Public guarantee schemes (PGS) have supported mainly loans to non-financial corporations (NFC) and were material in a few countries.