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Solactive Gains First South African Client Licensing Index As Underlying For An ETF – Sygnia Releases Healthcare ETF Enabling South African Investors To Invest In Developed Markets’ Healthcare Innovators

Date 11/08/2021

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put a strain on the global healthcare system. Businesses were required to innovate on short notice, catalyzing business transformations in the entire global healthcare ecosystem. Furthermore, companies faced massive restructuring in their infrastructure, workforce, and supply chain management. Despite these obstacles, healthcare companies gained space to innovate, resulting in a performance increase, which is expected to continue due to the additional focus put on healthcare companies and the trend of personalizing medication to account for patients’ individual requirements. Leading South African financial service company Sygnia released an ETF, the Sygnia Itrix Solactive Healthcare 150 ETF, tracking the largest 150 companies from the Developed Markets’ Healthcare Industries. The Solactive Developed Markets Healthcare 150 Index serves as the underlying for the ETF.

DTCC To Expand APAC Trade Reporting Services In Support Of Upcoming MAS Requirements - MAS’ Final Phase In Trade Reporting Regulations For OTC Derivatives Contracts Traded Or Booked In Singapore, Or Phase 4, To Take Effect On 1 October 2021

Date 11/08/2021

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that its Global Trade Repository (GTR) service, via its legal entity, DTCC Data Repository (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (DDRS), is ready to support in-scope Singapore firms with trade reporting services for the final phase of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) derivatives trade reporting requirements, which are scheduled to take effect on 1 October 2021.

The Regulatory Oversight Committee And The Derivatives Service Bureau Finalise A Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 11/08/2021

The Regulatory Oversight Committee (ROC), and the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) which was founded by the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA), to facilitate the allocation and maintenance of standardised identifiers, classification codes and associated reference data for OTC derivatives, both announced today the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on the implementation of the governance arrangements for the globally harmonised Unique Product Identifier (UPI).

Japan Financial Services Agency And UK FCA Exchanged Letters On A Cooperation Framework In The Area Of Credit Rating Agencies

Date 11/08/2021

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (FCA) exchanged letters on a cooperation framework in the area of credit rating agencies on August 10, 2021.

Bursa Malaysia Seeks Public Feedback On Enhanced Framework For Main Market Advisers And Submission Of Corporate Proposals

Date 11/08/2021

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) today issued a consultation paper seeking public feedback on the proposed amendments to the Main Market Listing Requirements in relation to the enhanced framework for Main Market advisers and submission of corporate proposals.  

Dubai Financial Services Authority Hijri New Year Holiday Notification

Date 11/08/2021

Kindly note the DFSA offices will be closed for business on Thursday, August 12th, 2021. Business will resume on Sunday, August 15th, 2021.

SGX Reports Market Statistics For July 2021

Date 11/08/2021

• Derivative volume rises on increased risk-management activity
• ETF turnover climbs to highest since March 2020

HKEX Releases 2021 Interim Results

Date 11/08/2021

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021.

Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer said: “This has been a record first half for HKEX. Driven by a buoyant IPO market, strong trading volumes and significant momentum in Stock Connect, revenue and profit reached record highs. The macro backdrop will remain challenging in the months ahead, but we remain resolutely focused on continuing to enhance the attractiveness of our markets, responding to the needs of our customers and driving our business forward. We are well-placed for the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

Crypto Is Changing, And BitMEX Is Changing With It, A Message From Alexander Höptner, CEO Of BitMEX

Date 10/08/2021

Today, we are happy to announce that we have reached a resolution with the CFTC and FinCEN. This marks a new chapter for BitMEX. 

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz On The $100 Million BitMEX Crypto Trading Fine

Date 10/08/2021

Today the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order imposing a $100 million civil penalty against the operators[1] of the BitMEX trading platform.  This order is the result of an enforcement investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) and demonstrates our resolve to prosecute violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Commission’s regulations with respect to the trading of cryptocurrency.