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The First RMB-Denominated Bond In Kazakhstan Listed On AIX Belt And Road Market

Date 20/03/2020

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that the first RMB (Chinese Yuan)  Bond, or “Falcon Bond”, of the China Construction Bank Corporation Astana Branch (CCB Astana Branch), has been listed on AIX and the Hong Kong Exchange effective from March 20, 2020. The bond, maturing in March 2022, in the amount of 1 billion CNY (about 63 bn KZT[1]), is denominated in RMB (Chinese Yuan) with an interest rate of 2.95% per annum. The RMB bond is available only for professional investors. The RMB funds raised will be used to support general corporate purposes concerning local infrastructure projects and Belt & Road Initiative projects in Kazakhstan.

ASIC: Guidelines For Meeting Upcoming AGM And Financial Reporting Requirements

Date 20/03/2020

Annual General Meetings

Coronavirus (COVID-19) may temporarily impact on companies’ ability to hold an annual general meeting (AGM). This issue is most immediately relevant for listed and unlisted public companies with 31 December balance dates that are required to hold an AGM by 31 May 2020.

Cboe Global Markets Launches Business Continuity Webpage For COVID-19 Updates

Date 19/03/2020

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, today launched a webpage detailing its Business Continuity Plans amid the developing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

BOX Exchange Coronavirus Update – Trading Floor Closure

Date 19/03/2020

As a precautionary measure to prevent the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), BOX Exchange LLC (BOX) will be temporarily closing the Trading Floor in Chicago after the close of business on Friday, March 20, 2020. BOX will continue to evaluate the reopening of the Trading Floor as more medical guidance regarding COVID-19 becomes available.

NZX Issue Of Ordinary Shares

Date 19/03/2020

This attached notice is given under NZX Listing Rule 3.13.1 and relates to the issue of ordinary shares in NZX Limited (NZX) under the NZX Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Federal Reserve Board Encouraged By Increase In Discount Window Borrowing To Support The Flow Of Credit To Households And Businesses

Date 19/03/2020

The Federal Reserve Board is encouraged by the notable increase in discount window borrowing this week with banks demonstrating a willingness to use the discount window as a source of funding to support the flow of credit to households and businesses.

DTCC Response To ESMA SFTR Delay

Date 19/03/2020

In response to the announcement that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) expects competent authorities not to prioritise their supervisory actions towards reporting entities in respect to the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) until July 13, 2020, DTCC’s Val Wotton said:

 “DTCC has been encouraged by the industry’s progress around SFTR preparations to date – evidenced by the testing which is currently underway; however, in light of the current circumstances, we support ESMA’s move to provide market participants with additional time to prepare. We remain committed to assisting our clients in preparing for the new deadline and our Global Trade Repository (GTR) SFTR service will be ready as and when the financial industry is required to go-live.”

Canadian Securities Regulators Warn Public Of Coronavirus-Related Investment Scams

Date 19/03/2020

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning investors about companies claiming to have products or services that will prevent, detect or cure coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. 

The Bermuda Stock Exchange Issues Statement On Business Continuity

Date 19/03/2020

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX” or “Exchange”) today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. 

Final Settlement Prices Determined For March MOEX Index Futures

Date 19/03/2020