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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.

EEX Gas Markets On Labour Day, Early May Bank Holiday And Spring Bank Holiday 2020

Date 29/04/2020

EEX Gas Futures Markets including trade registration (via the clearing web platform and Straight Through Processing), as well as EEX PVB and EEX CZ VTP spot markets will be closed on Labour Day on 1 May 2020.

ESMA Issues No Action Letter On The New ESG Disclosure Requirements Under The Benchmarks Regulation

Date 29/04/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, is issuing a No Action Letter to promote coordinated action by National Competent Authorities (NCAs) regarding the new environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure requirements for benchmark administrators under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR). It is also issuing an Opinion to the European Commission (EC) on the need for prompt adoption of the relevant Delegated Acts.

Intercontinental Exchange Commits $10 Million To Support COVID-19 Response Efforts Around The World

Date 29/04/2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced the names of a number of the organizations receiving grants as part of the company’s previously announced $10 million commitment to those on the front line bringing relief to people in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The contributions represent much-needed financial support in each of the 35 cities around the world where ICE has offices.

Deutsche Börse AG Q1/2020 Financial Results - Analyst And Investor Conference Call Presentation

Date 29/04/2020

Summary Q1/2020 financial results

• Strong net revenue growth in Q1/2020 to €915 million (+27%) mainly driven by exceptionally high volatility; secular growth initiatives continued positive contribution as planned (+8%).
• Adjusted net profit increased by 33% to €387 million and the adjusted EPS amounted to €2.11.
• Virtual AGM will take place on 19 May 2020; increase of 2019 dividend per share by 7% to €2.90 proposed (48% pay-out).
• Despite strong start to the year, guidance for 2020 remains unchanged (~€1.20 billion adjusted net profit); this is mainly reflecting expected declines in some business areas over the course of the year (e.g. NII).
• Streamlining of segment reporting (from 9 to 7) to further increase transparency regarding the Group’s secular growth areas.