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Japan’s Financial Services Agency - Stewardship Code : 288 Institutional Investors Have Signed Up To The Principles For Responsible Institutional Investors As Of September 30, 2020

Date 02/11/2020

The Council of Experts Concerning the Japanese Version of the Stewardship Code (Chairman: Professor Hiroyuki Kansaku, University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics) published the Principles for Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code, hereinafter referred to as "the Code") on February 26, 2014.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Opens Consultation On Guidance For KiwiSaver Fees

Date 01/11/2020

The FMA today published a consultation paper setting out its proposed guidance on KiwiSaver fees and value for money. The consultation is open to the public for six weeks.

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

Date 01/11/2020

Main Market
The total value of shares traded for the month  ending 29 October 2020 amounted to SAR 221.35 billion, decreasing by 17.24% over the previous month; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 8,633.75 billion at the end of this period, decreasing by 5.44% over the previous month.

Qatar Stock Exchange: Profits Of Qatari Listed Companies Reached QAR 23.8 Billion In The 3rd Quarter Of 2020

Date 01/11/2020

All of QSE listed companies have disclosed their financial results for the period ended September 30, 2020. The results show a net profit of QR 23.8 Billion compared to QR 28.9 Billion for the same period last year, with a decrease of 17.91%.

Amman Stock Exchange: 96% Of Listed Companies Submitted Their Quarterly Reports Within The Deadline For The Third Quarter Of 2020

Date 01/11/2020

Mr. Mazen Wathaifi the Chief Executive Officer of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) said that 96% out of 180 listed companies have provided the ASE with their reviewed quarterly reports for the period ended 30/09/2020 within the specified period in the Directives of Listing Securities. This high percentage reflects the compliance of listed companies with the laws and regulations, and the commitment of such companies to the principles of transparency and disclosure.

UK Financial Conduct Authority To Announce Further Support For Mortgage Borrowers Impacted By Coronavirus

Date 31/10/2020

This evening the Government announced further measures to control the spread of coronavirus (covid-19). As we adapted the support available to mortgage borrowers, we said we will keep it under review. As a result, on Monday 2 November, we will propose updates to our guidance to support mortgage borrowers. 

NSE Indices Index Dashboard For The Month Ended October 2020

Date 31/10/2020

Click here to download the NSE Indices Index Dashboard for the month ended October 2020.

BOX Exchange Order And Quote Message Behavior

Date 30/10/2020

BOX Exchange LLC (“BOX” or the “Exchange”) is distributing this Regulatory Circular to inform Participants that each order message and quote message that a Participant submits to BOX must contain the minimum information identified in the Exchange’s technical specifications. Intentionally splitting order messages and/or quote messages among multiple packets in an attempt to increase message transmission speed and/or priority may be considered a violation of Exchange Rule 3000 (Just and Equitable Principles of Trade).

Keeping Markets On An Even Keel: How Clearinghouse Strength Provides Resilience, Published By: John Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, OCC Oct 2020

Date 30/10/2020

For most people, the name Lehman Brothers evokes the worst days of the 2008 financial crisis. For OCC and other central counterparty (CCP) clearinghouses, it represents an inflection point that demonstrated how crucial CCPs are in providing operational and financial resiliency for financial markets. Throughout volatile times, including those seen so far this year, centrally cleared markets have continued to deliver stability and market integrity for investors.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Europe Dashboard

Date 30/10/2020

• European equities slid sharply lower in October after a resurgence in cases of COVID-19 led to increased restrictions across the continent. 
• Both U.K. equities and the pan-regional S&P Europe 350® saw their worst monthly performance since March. 
• Volatility spiked up on both sides of the Atlantic, with forward-looking indicators pointing to further chop ahead.