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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security KHC-RM

Date 18/02/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.02.2021, 18-05 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 2973) and initial margins (up to 20 %) for the security KHC-RM were changed. New values are available here

Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) May Help Push Price Of Bitcoin Higher: Market Commentary From Paolo Ardoino, CTO, Bitfinex

Date 18/02/2021

Bitcoin, the world’s largest digital currency, surged past USD50,000 on Tuesday and Wednesday,

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security WMT-RM

Date 18/02/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.02.2021, 16-44 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 9844) and initial margins (up to 15 %) for the security WMT-RM were changed. New values are available here

ACER Grants Nordic Energy Regulatory Authorities An Extension To Decide On The Proposal For A Regional Coordination Centre In The Nordic Region

Date 18/02/2021

The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)  has accepted a request submitted by the regulatory authorities of the Nordic system operation region (Denmark, Finland and Sweden) extending their period to decide on the proposal establishing a regional coordination centre (RCC).

Origin Launches Airbrush, A Universal Data Standard Aiming To Optimise Bond Issuance

Date 18/02/2021

• New open source data standard for bond issuance systems launched by Origin with the support of Clearstream and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
• The initiative provides a universal data language for post-trade market participants, with the aim of enabling straight through processing across the ecosystem by standardising data exchange, making communication more effective and the entire process more efficient, accurate and integrated
• Market participants invited to review and contribute to the standard’s development ahead of a second iteration to be released in the coming months

The Role of Financial Institutions In Tackling The Challenges Of Climate Change, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard At The "2021 IIF U.S. Climate Finance Summit: Financing A Pro Growth Pro Markets Transition To A Sustainable, Low-Carbon Economy" Hosted By The Institute Of International Finance, Washington, D.C.

Date 18/02/2021

I want to thank the Institute of International Finance for inviting me to join this discussion. Let me start by noting that these are my own views and do not necessarily reflect those of the Federal Reserve Board or the Federal Open Market Committee.

Account Of The Monetary Policy Meeting Of The Governing Council Of The European Central Bank Held In Frankfurt Am Main On Wednesday And Thursday, 20-21 January 2021

Date 18/02/2021

1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options

Financial market developments

Ms Schnabel reviewed the financial market developments since the Governing Council’s previous monetary policy meeting on 9-10 December 2020.

Evidology Systems Shortlisted For Two Awards At The 2021 RegTech Insight Awards

Date 18/02/2021

The revolutionary Regtech company, Evidology Systems Ltd., has been nominated for two awards at this year’s European RegTech Insight awards. The firm, which ensures businesses and financial services can be confident in their compliance, has been chosen as finalists in the “Best Vendor Solution for Managing Operational Risk” and “Best Innovative Technology for Regulatory Compliance” categories.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JW6P7

Date 18/02/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.02.2021, 12-57 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 133.79) and initial margins (up to 21.25 %) for the security RU000A0JW6P7 were changed. New values are available here

Bitfinex Launches Increase Position And Bitfinex Borrow Features For Paper Trading

Date 18/02/2021

Bitfinex, a state-of-the-art digital token trading platform, has launched Increase Position and Bitfinex Borrow features for paper trading, enabling users to explore and better understand these features in a simulated market environment without the use of real funds.