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NSE Indices Index Dashboard For The Month Ended April 2020

Date 04/05/2020

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Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With Wesak Day

Date 04/05/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiaries will be closed on Thursday, 7 May 2020, in conjunction with Wesak Day.
UAE Securities And Commodities Authority’s Board Discusses Internal And External Actions Taken By SCA To Contain The Consequences Of The Coronavirus Pandemic On Securities Markets

Date 04/05/2020

The board of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), chaired by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Board Chairman, held its 15th meeting by means of remote visual communication.
Response To "Loans To SMEs: Impose Conditions Rather Than Seek Personal Guarantees" - The Straits Times, 28 April 2020 By Monetary Authority Of Singapore And Enterprise Singapore

Date 04/05/2020

Dear Editor,

We thank Mr Danny Quah Wei Sheng for his feedback on the effectiveness of government’s financial support schemes to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (“Loans to SMEs: Impose conditions rather than seek personal guarantees”, 28 April 2020).
The Saudi Stock Exchange Announces The Publication Of The Monthly Stock Market Ownership And Trading Activity Report (By Nationality And Investor Type)

Date 03/05/2020

Main Market

The total value of shares traded for the month ending 30 April 2020 amounted to SAR 95.59 billion, decreasing by 18.25% over the previous month; while total stock market capitalization reached SAR 8,005.42 billion at the end of this period, increasing by 5.86% over the previous month.
- The total The total value of shares purchased by “Saudi Investors” during this period amounted to SAR 84.91 billion representing 88.82 % of total buying activity, and sales of SAR 86.35 billion representing 90.33 % of total selling activity. Total ownership of “Saudi Investors” stood at 97.50 % of total market capitalization as of 30 April 2020, representing a decrease of 0.14 % from the previous month.
- The total value of shares purchased by “GCC Investors” during this period amounted to SAR 1.52 billion representing 1.59 % of total buying activity, and sales of SAR 1.66 billion representing 1.73% of total selling activity. Total ownership of “GCC Investors” stood at 0.46% of total market capitalization as of 30 April 2020, representing an increase of 0.03% from the previous month.
- The total value of shares purchased by “Foreign Investors” during this period amounted to SAR 9.17 billion representing 9.59% of total buying activity, and sales of SAR 7.59 billion representing 7.94% of total selling activity. Total ownership of “Foreign Investors” stood at 2.04% of total market capitalization as of 30 April 2020, representing an increase of 0.12% from the previous month.

IMF Executive Board Approves US$643 Million In Emergency Assistance To Ecuador To Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 02/05/2020
- The IMF approved Ecuador’s request for emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) of about US$643 million.
- The authorities have taken decisive actions to contain the spread of the virus and mitigate the socio-economic impact of the health crisis on households and firms, while prioritizing efforts to protect the poor and vulnerable.
- This emergency financial assistance will support the country’s balance of payment needs and its most affected sectors, including the healthcare system and social protection.
Bank Of England: Updating The TFSME To Reflect HMT’s New Bounce Back Loans Scheme

Date 02/05/2020

The Bank of England is today announcing a change to the Term Funding Scheme with additional incentives for SMEs (TFSME) to support HM Treasury’s Bounce Back Loans Scheme (BBLS).
DGCX Volumes In G6 Currencies Surge In April Amid Continued Global Economic Uncertainty

Date 02/05/2020

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) continued to see robust trading activity in April, with members increasingly seeking to protect themselves against volatility and global economic uncertainty. In light of continued currency volatility and varying views on the dollar as a safe haven, the DGCX last month most notably recorded a surge in trading of its G6 currency portfolio, which registered year-on-year (Y-O-Y) volume growth of 653.45%.
Nasdaq, PureShares And ETFMG Reach Settlement

Date 02/05/2020

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ), PureShares LLC, and Exchange Traded Managers Group, LLC (ETFMG) have reached a global settlement that resolves claims in two separate lawsuits pending in the Southern District of New York Federal Court and New Jersey State Superior Court, involving the former PureFunds ETFs. The settlement is subject to future negotiations and approvals among independent third parties.
IMF Executive Board Completes The Sixth Review Under The Extended Fund Facility And Approves The Request For Augmentation Of Access To Support Georgia Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 01/05/2020
- The IMF Executive Board approved a disbursement of US$200 million for budget support to help Georgia meet urgent balance of payments and fiscal needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The pandemic is expected to have a significant impact on Georgia’s economy, interrupting a positive economic trajectory of past years.
- To preserve macroeconomic stability, the authorities have taken several steps to increase health spending, strengthen social protection, and support the businesses during the shock.