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The World Federation Of Exchanges Responds To Europe’s MiFID II Consultation

Date 20/05/2020

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has responded to the European Commission consultation on the review of the MiFID II/MiFIR regulatory framework, representing the global industry’s position on proposals for a consolidated tape in Europe, the Share Trading Obligation’s impact on Third Countries and the regime governing Systematic Internalisers.

ESMA Calls For Transparency On COVID-19 Effects In Half-Yearly Financial Reports

Date 20/05/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU Securities Markets regulator, today publishes a Public Statement addressing the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the half-yearly financial reports of listed issuers.

Record High Monthly Physical Deliveries ex-Primorsk Under SPIMEX ULSD Futures Contract

Date 20/05/2020

May 2020 witnessed a substantial increase in volume traded in SPIMEX ULSD futures and volume to be physically delivered next month in settlement of the contract.

Consumer Lending In Malaysia To Slow Down Due To COVID-19 Pandemic, Says GlobalData

Date 20/05/2020

The Malaysian consumer lending market is expected to register slowdown in 2020 amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as per the latest revised post-COVID-19 data published by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, May 18, 2020 (Issue 13)

Date 20/05/2020

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) will simplify procedures for businesses to restart activities and digitalize the process required for business resumption, pledging to scrap outdated temporary restrictions and clear up illegal fees for business reopening. A State Council executive meeting last week called for further efforts to improve the business environment, including reviewing the negative list on market access and removing the hurdles facing private firms, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, to boost effective investment from the private sector.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: What Can Users Of Auditor Reports Expect From Auditor Reports In Response To The Impact Of COVID-19

Date 20/05/2020

Here XRB staff explain the communication tools auditors use in auditor reports and the likely impact of COVID-19 on auditor reporting, including:

• More modified auditor opinions;
• More disclosures in Auditor Reports; And
• The impact of going concern matters on the auditor’s thought process and auditor’s report

 Download Modifed Audit Reports Explained PDF.

Intercontinental Exchange Announces Results From 2020 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders

Date 19/05/2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced the results of the company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held Friday, May 15. A replay of the meeting will be available at http://ir.theice.com.

Bahamas International Securities Exchange Q1 Statistical Report 2020

Date 19/05/2020

BISX is pleased to announce its BISX All-Share Index and trading statistics for the three-month period ending March 31, 2020 with comparison to the same period of 2019.

Nigerian Stock Exchange, International Finance Corporation To Host Virtual Seminar On The Impact Of COVID-19 On Women In The Workplace

Date 19/05/2020

Recent reports from bodies such as the United Nations suggest that the Coronavirus, COVID-19, will have differential socioeconomic impacts on men and women, with women predicted to face more negative impacts. Issues such as this will be closely examined in an upcoming webinar hosted by The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) under the Nigeria2Equal Program. The webinar with the theme, “Gender Implications of COVID-19: Supporting Women as Employees in the New Normal” is targeted at female professionals and C-Suite Executives, and will hold on Monday, 25 May 2020. Interested participants should register at www.nse.com.ng/webinar.

BOX Exchange: Permanent Penny Interval Program

Date 19/05/2020

Effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020, BOX Exchange (“BOX”) will implement the Penny Interval Program (the “Program”) on a permanent basis, in accordance with the recently approved OLPP amendment. The Program will replace the current Penny Pilot Program (the “Pilot”) on the effective date.