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IMF Executive Board Approves US$504 Million In Emergency Assistance To Costa Rica To Help Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 30/04/2020

• The IMF Executive Board approves the 40th request for emergency financial assistance to help its member countries address the challenges posed by COVID-19.
• The IMF approved the Dominican Republic’s request for emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) of about US$650 million to meet the urgent balance of payment needs stemming from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The RFI provides timely resources to the authorities which they intend to mobilize for essential COVID-19-related health expenditure and support to the vulnerable population.
• The pandemic has significantly weakened the Dominican Republic’s macroeconomic outlook for 2020 and created financing needs that require additional support.

Promoting The Reform Of The ChiNext Board And Piloting The Registration-Based IPO System In A Reverent, Responsible And High-Quality Way - Shenzhen Stock Exchange Holds A Mobilization Meeting For Promoting The Reform Of The ChiNext Board And Piloting The Registration-Based IPO System

Date 30/04/2020

On April 28, Shenzhen Stock Exchange ("SZSE") held a mobilization and deployment meeting for promoting the reform of the ChiNext Board and piloting the registration-based IPO system, at which preparations for the reform were notified, the reform priorities were interpreted and next-step key tasks were laid out. All intermediate leaders or above and relevant departmental employees of SZSE were present.

IMF Executive Board Approves US$504 Million In Emergency Assistance To Costa Rica To Help Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 29/04/2020

• The IMF Executive Board approved Costa Rica’s request for emergency financial assistance of about US$ 504 million to help the country meet the urgent needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The funds will provide timely resources to support essential health expenditure and relief measures for the vulnerable populations, and to meet the urgent balance of payment need stemming from the pandemic.
• The Costa Rican authorities have taken important measures to contain the spread of the virus and to mitigate its economic impact.

NZX Revenue & Shareholder Metrics - Q1 2020

Date 29/04/2020

IMF Executive Board Approves A US$220 Million Disbursement To The Islamic Republic Of Afghanistan To Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 29/04/2020

• The IMF Executive Board approved Afghanistan’s request for emergency assistance in the amount of SDR 161.9 million (approximately US$220 million) under the Rapid Credit Facility.
• The pandemic is inflicting heavy damage on Afghanistan’s economy, which is expected to contract sharply in 2020, imperiling the livelihood of a significant segment of the population.
• The authorities are taking emergency measures to contain the pandemic and its immediate social and economic impact.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 29/04/2020

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available.

Joint Open Letter To The European Commission - EU Investors Against Any Postponement Of The Implementation Of The Shareholder Rights

Date 29/04/2020

Today the heads of European and Member State organisations representing individual shareholders across Europe sent an Open Letter to the European Commission opposing lobbying attempts by powerful financial intermediaries to postpone the implementation of the Shareholder Rights Directive II.

Nadex Product Schedule For The Week Of May 4, 2020

Date 29/04/2020

Nadex will observe the following product specific trading hours for the week of May 4, 2020:

• Monday, May 4, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular business hours. No China 50 or Japan 225 Contracts will be available on this day. No Weekly Japan 225 contracts will be available for this week.
• Tuesday, May 5, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular business hours. No China 50 or Japan 225 contracts will be offered on this date.
• Wednesday, May 6, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular exchange hours. No Japan 225 contracts will be offered on this date.
• Thursday, May 7, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular exchange hours.
• Friday, May 8, 2020: The Exchange will observe regular exchange hours. Due to the UK Holiday on Friday, May 8, 2020, the FTSE 100 contracts will have a modified trading schedule.

BOX Exchange Trading Floor Reopening

Date 29/04/2020

On Monday, May 4, 2020, the BOX Exchange (“BOX”) Trading Floor in Chicago will reopen. Normal trading activity will be supported; however the floor will operate with additional safety precautions for Exchange staff and the BOX Trading Floor community.

Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement

Date 29/04/2020

The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals.