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IIROC COVID-19 FAQs (As Of April 3, 2020)

Date 03/04/2020

To support transparency and help IIROC Dealer Members with compliance and the protection of their clients, this document answers questions we have received relating to issues associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Through these FAQs, IIROC is providing guidance and information regarding situations where temporary relief from the rules identified below may be available. (For further information on temporary relief, and the process to be followed in requesting such relief, please refer to IIROC Rules Notice 20-0063, COVID-19 Related Exemptions from IIROC Rules, March 31, 2020) This relief does not extend beyond the identified requirements noted below. IIROC is closely monitoring the situation and will determine if additional relief or guidance is necessary and these FAQs will be updated accordingly. As coronavirus-related risks decrease, IIROC Dealer Members should expect to return to meeting any regulatory obligations for which relief has been provided. When appropriate, IIROC will publish a Notice announcing a termination date for the temporary relief.

Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 03/04/2020

Due to activity in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based and pursuant to the authority granted in Nadex Rule 12.1(h), Nadex took the following actions:  

Regulatory Priorities And COVID-19, SEC Commissioner Allison Herren Lee, April 3, 2020

Date 03/04/2020

Together we are all confronting unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Chairman Clayton, my fellow Commissioners, and, most of all, the staff of the SEC for rising to meet these challenges.[1] While adjusting to altered work and personal routines, not to mention the uncertainty and anxiety we all face, the staff—with great leadership in each office and division—has nevertheless ensured that we are moving quickly and carefully to address rapidly evolving economic and social circumstances. In the near term, we should continue to focus our regulatory efforts principally on the most urgent issues facing the markets and the public as a result of this health crisis.

Opening Remarks For Joint IMF/WHO Press Conference By Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, IMF

Date 03/04/2020

Thank you Tedros for the invitation and the introduction—I am very pleased to be with you today. The WHO has been doing indispensable work during this crisis.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Update

Date 03/04/2020

The current reports for the week of March 31, 2020 are now available.

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Record March And First Quarter Volumes

Date 03/04/2020

• 1Q20 ADV +42% y/y, OI +7% y/y
• Record volumes across asset classes

Cboe Global Markets Reports March 2020 Trading Volume

Date 03/04/2020

• All business lines post year-over-year increases: Options ADV up 69%, Futures up 35%, U.S. Equities up 129%, European Equities up 29% and Global FX up 43%
• Cboe's four options exchanges combined set a new monthly ADV record with nearly 12 million contracts traded
• S&P 500 Index (SPX) options set a new monthly total volume record with more than 43.4 million contracts traded
• Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options and futures ADV up 112% and 36% year-over-year, respectively
• Cboe FX set a new monthly ADNV record with nearly $55 billion in notional value

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange And Montréal Exchange Closed For Good Friday

Date 03/04/2020

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange and Montréal Exchange will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 for Good Friday.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Weekly Market Report For April 3rd 2020

Date 03/04/2020

A total turnover of 1.534 billion shares worth N11.267 billion in 18,928 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 1.452 billion shares valued at N14.918 billion that exchanged hands last week in 21,828 deals.

SEC Awards Approximately $2 Million To Whistleblower

Date 03/04/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of approximately $2 million to a whistleblower who provided vital information and assistance that substantially contributed to an ongoing investigation.  The whistleblower’s information would have been difficult for the agency to obtain absent the tip.