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CGS-CIMB And iSTOX Roll Out Digital Securities Issuance In S$150-Million Commercial Paper Programme - The CGS-CIMB Commercial Paper Is The First In A New Product Line By iSTOX - Commercial Papers Are A US$1-Trillion Market In The US And They Are Gaining Momentum In Asia

Date 03/05/2021

Leading financial services provider CGS-CIMB and private capital platform iSTOX announced today the issuance of a short-term debt instrument in the form of digital securities. The S$150-million (or US$112-million) multi-tranche commercial paper will be used to fund operating expenses and near-term obligations of CGS-CIMB. The first tranche of S$10 million was over-subscribed by accredited individual and corporate investors on the iSTOX platform. Investors were offered a 1% per annum interest rate over 3 months. The full S$150-million programme is being carried out using digital securities, with no traditional issuance happening alongside the digital channel.

NZX/S&P Dow Jones Indices Launch Carbon-Efficient Indices - S&P/NZX Carbon-Efficient Indices Designed As Tools To Measure And Encourage Companies To Act On Emissions

Date 03/05/2021

New Zealand’s Exchange (“NZX”) today launched New Zealand’s first carbon efficient indices in partnership with the world’s leading index provider, S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”), amid rapidly growing investor interest, and action globally to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change.

93% Of Amman Stock Exchange Listed Companies Complied With The Requirement To Submit Their 2021 First Quarterly Reports Within The Specified Period

Date 02/05/2021

Mr. Mazen Wathaifi Chief Executive Officer of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) said that 93% out of 174 listed companies have provided the ASE with their reviewed quarterly reports for the period ended 31/03/2021 during the specified period in the Directives of Listing Securities, through the e- disclosure System XBRL. This high percentage reflects the compliance of listed companies with the laws and regulations, and the compliance of such companies with the principles of transparency and disclosure.

Israeli Traders Now Able To Trade On DGCX - The DGCX Group Receives A Permit From The Israel Securities Authority (ISA), Enabling DGCX To Service Israel-Based Market Participants & Investors With Award-Winning Diversified Global Products And Services

Date 02/05/2021

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced that it has received a permit from the Israel Securities Authority (ISA), enabling qualified Israeli corporations who trade on proprietary basis to become members of the DGCX and to use its trading services and platforms. Israeli members will also then have access to act as market makers on the DGCX platform.

Qatar Stock Exchange Listed Companies Reported QR 10.92 Billion Net Profits For The 1st Quarter Of 2021

Date 02/05/2021

All of Qatar Stock Exchange listed companies - with the exception of Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company - have disclosed their financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021.

The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Monthly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 02/05/2021

Nadex Temporarily Amends Binary Contracts Strike Width

Date 30/04/2021

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.6(d) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) hereby provides notice that due to increased volatility in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based, Nadex made changes to the strike widths of various contracts during the week of April 26, 2021 as indicated in the Weekly Notice. 

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In Smart Beta ETFs And ETPs Listed Globally Reached A Record 1.12 Trillion US Dollars At The End Of Q1 2021

Date 30/04/2021

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs and ETPs ecosystem, reported today that equity-based Smart Beta ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered net inflows of US$27.92 billion during March, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$57.40 billion which is higher than the US$8.97 billion gathered at this point last year. Year-to-date through the end of March 2021, Smart Beta Equity ETF/ETP assets have increased by 12.5% from US$1 trillion to US$1.12 trillion, with a 5-year CAGR of 22.8%, according to ETFGI’s March 2021 ETFs and ETPs Smart Beta industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar vales in USD unless otherwise noted.) 

U.S. Department Of The Treasury: Report On Foreign Portfolio Holdings Of U.S. Securities At End-June 2020

Date 30/04/2021

The final results from the annual survey of foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities at the end of June 2020 were released today on the Treasury website at https://home.treasury.gov/data/treasury-international-capital-tic-system/us-liabilities-to-foreigners-from-holdings-of-us-securities. The survey was undertaken jointly by Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The next survey will cover holdings at the end of June 2021; preliminary data are expected to be released by February 28, 2022.

Effective May 03, 2021 Through May 07, 2021, MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald Options 2X Opening And Intraday Valid And Priority Quote Spread Relief In All Symbols

Date 30/04/2021

Issue Symbol: All Symbols
Multiplier: 2X
Reason: In maintenance of a fair and orderly market.
Time: Opening and Intraday
Subject Summary: Please be advised, effective May 03, 2021 through May 07, 2021, the MIAX Regulation Department has granted 2 times opening and intraday quote parameter relief for all symbols on MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald Options. 

Please note, standard quote width is $5 wide, two (2) times width is $10.  The quote width listed in the following will be two (2) times the listed width.