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CME Group Reports All-Time High Monthly ADV Of 30.1M Contracts In February 2020 - International ADV Reached Record 8.1M Contracts

Date 03/03/2020

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today reported its February 2020 market statistics, showing it reached a record average daily volume (ADV) of 30.1 million contracts during the month, an increase of 58% from February 2019. The company's Equity Index, Metals, Interest Rates and Energy product lines also reached record ADV. Open interest at the end of February was 132 million contracts. Market statistics are available online in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

EEX Registered As Administrator Under Benchmark Regulation

Date 03/03/2020

The European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) has been registered as an administrator in accordance with Article 34 of the EU Benchmark Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 of 8th June 2016) approved by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). The registration is effective as of 2nd March 2020.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Launches Alony-Hetz Properties & Investments Stock Options - The Stock Options Will Start Trading On Thursday, April 23, 2020

Date 03/03/2020

The TASE Board of Directors approved in its meeting (February, 27, 2020) the launching of stock options of Alony-Hetz Properties & Investments, which is included, among others, in the TA-35 Index.

Bank Of England Governor Statement To Treasury Select Committee, On Behalf Of The FPC, MPC And PRC

Date 03/03/2020

The front line of combatting the challenges of Covid-19 comprises the extraordinary efforts of NHS health professionals, the Public Health Officials and volunteers across the country, as well as the exceptional support by the FCO to UK citizens abroad. 

Bank Of England External Member, Monetary Policy Committee Professor Silvana Tenreyro's Annual Report For The Treasury Select Committee - Published For The Treasury Select Committee On 3 March 2020

Date 03/03/2020

At the time of my last annual report in August 2018, I had just voted along with my colleagues on the MPC to raise Bank Rate to 0.75%. CPI inflation was above our two percent target, while steady increases in wage growth signalled that domestic cost pressures were building. The labour market had been tightening, suggesting that GDP had been growing at rates a little above the MPC’s estimate of potential output.

Investor Activity On GPW Group Markets – February 2020

Date 03/03/2020

• Increase of the value of trade in equities on the Electronic Order Book[1] on the GPW Main Market by 13.1% YoY to PLN 17.3 billion in February 2020
• Increase of the value of trade in equities on the Electronic Order Book on NewConnect by 212.2% YoY to PLN 364.3 million in February 2020
• Increase of the volume of trade in index futures by 44.8% YoY to 405.6 thousand contracts in February 2020
• Increase of the volume of trade in single-stock futures by 98.4% YoY to 185.2 thousand contracts in February 2020
• Increase of the value of trade in structured products by 184.5% YoY to PLN 233.9 million in February 2020
• Increase of the value of trade in ETFs by 263.9% YoY to PLN 46.1 million in February 2020
• Increase of the value of non-Treasury bonds listed on Catalyst by 9.5% to PLN 94.8 billion in February 2020
• Increase of the total volume of trade in electricity by 41.1% to 23.2 TWh in February 2020
• Increase of the total volume of trade in gas by 116.0% YoY to 14.0 TWh in February 2020

External Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee, Bank Of England, Michael Saunders's Annual Report For The Treasury Select Committee, Published For The Treasury Select Committee On 3 March 2020

Date 03/03/2020

This note was finalised on 19 February 2020 and does not reflect any data or developments after that date. My previous annual report to the Treasury Select Committee was submitted in November 2018. Since then, I have provided a written report in May 2019 following my reappointment for a second term on the MPC, and appeared before the Committee in June 2019.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts - MSCI Asia Ex Japan Net Total Return Index

Date 03/03/2020

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 5 March 2020, (including the mandatory intra-day variation adjustment and margin call, if applicable), the margin levels of the following Futures Contract shall be as follows:

Bank Of England Deputy Governor For Markets And Banking Dave Ramsden's Annual Report For The Treasury Select Committee - Published For The Treasury Select Committee On 3 March 2020

Date 03/03/2020

My previous report to the Treasury Committee was in February 2019. Since then, I have voted to keep Bank Rate unchanged at 0.75% in each of the subsequent eight Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

Bursa Malaysia Announces Physical Delivery Settlement Methodology For MGS Futures

Date 03/03/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad ("Bursa Malaysia") in collaboration with Securities Commission Malaysia ("SC"), Bank Negara Malaysia ("BNM") and key market stakeholders are pleased to announce the target launch date of September 2020 for the physical settlement of MGS futures. This initiative sets to further enhance the hedging platform for investors.