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Amman Stock Exchange: Official Holiday On Jordan’s Election Day

Date 03/11/2020

In light of the Prime Minister announcement that election day on November 10, 2020, will be an official holiday for ministries, public departments and public and private institutions to enable  employees to exercise their right to choose members of the parliament, Kindly note the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will be closed on the above mentioned date.

Qatar Stock Exchange Launches New Analytical Tools Via Website

Date 03/11/2020

Qatar Stock Exchange today announced major new features within its website. The MarketWatch application is at the forefront of the website and is designed to be one stop market data and analytics platform. Alongside live prices and order book updates, the investor now has access to comprehensive, data rich company profiles and complete technical analysis tools for the investor.   Users are further empowered with the availability of realtime news and price alerts for those continually on the go.

Dubai Financial Market Celebrates The “Flag Day” - H.E. Essa Kazim: “This Occasion Provides An Unprecedented Example Of Loyalty Towards Our Beloved Homeland And The Astute Leadership”

Date 03/11/2020

In response to the directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today celebrated the “Flag Day”, as the UAE flag was hoisted and national anthem was played at the Trading Floor, with a controlled presence of DFM employees, investors and brokers due to the precautionary measures related to COVID-19. The majority of employees virtually took part in the event.      

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Existing Support Measures Will Help SMEs Impacted By Legislation To Facilitate Restructuring Of Contracts

Date 03/11/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today that the extended credit relief measures announced by MAS and the financial industry on 5 October 2020 will provide support to SMEs affected by the Re-align Framework  passed in Parliament on 3 November 2020 to help businesses severely impacted by COVID-19 to renegotiate selected types of contracts. Other affected borrowers can approach their banks or finance companies to explore funding solutions to meet their cashflow needs.

Circular Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On Market Risk Management

Date 03/11/2020

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on Market Risk Management as follows:

Recently, the market volatility has increased. All parties concerned shall manage risks in a sound manner and make rational investment decisions, so as to ensure the smooth functioning of the market.

Transaction Reporting Continues To Challenge – 65% Of Firms Have Had To Change Reporting In Last 12 Months - Cappitech Survey Highlights Inefficiencies And Errors As Reason To Change Reporting, With New And Changing Regulations, Market Changes And The Coronavirus Key Concerns

Date 03/11/2020

Cappitech, a leading provider of regulatory reporting, best execution analysis and business intelligence solutions for the financial services industry, today publishes its third annual global regulatory reporting survey in which it finds that the majority of firms (65%) have had to change their reporting in the last 12 months, mostly due to inefficiencies and errors. Alongside this, four key issues are affecting firms that need to comply with regulatory reporting requirements: New regulations, changing regulations, the CME’s decision to exit the transaction and regulatory reporting market, and Coronavirus.

Credit Suisse Goes Live With Torstone To Automate Its Equities Operations

Date 03/11/2020

Torstone Technology, a leading provider of post-trade securities and derivatives processing, today announces that Credit Suisse Securities (Canada) Inc. has gone live with the Torstone SaaS Platform.

Push Technology, BCC Group, And Baker Technology Partner To Deliver An End-To-End Solution To Optimize, Control, And Accelerate Market Data For The Cloud

Date 03/11/2020

Push Technology, the pioneer and leader in real-time data streaming and messaging solutions, today announced a new partnership with BCC Group, a Frankfurt-based FinTech specializing in the development of software products, and Baker Technology, a specialist user interface software engineering firm. All three companies are well-versed in addressing the challenges of taking market data to the cloud securely, the collaboration is intended to enable financial services companies to overcome the challenges and capitalize on the advantages of the Cloud – simplifying and speeding development of cloud market data systems.

Eurex Clearing Expands Incentives To Switch OTC Swap Portfolios Into The EU

Date 03/11/2020

• CCP Switch Incentive Program extended until June 2021
• 100% waiver of booking fees for portfolio transfers
• New “voucher” rebate model applicable until June 2022

‘1000 Companies To Inspire Britain’ 2020 Report Recognises The UK’s Most Dynamic SMEs

Date 03/11/2020

• Featured companies record 41.2% annual average revenue growth, and have created more than 42,000 jobs over last two years
• Engineering & construction, manufacturing, food & beverages lead the industries represented
• London and South East England contribute the greatest number of companies, followed by East of England, North West England, and Yorkshire and the Humber
• More than a quarter of businesses in the report come from across North England and Scotland