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EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes: A Strong Positive Month For Hedge Fund Performances

Date 04/09/2020

Click here to download the latest performance update of the EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes.

Register For The Third ACER Webinar On Gas Transmission Tariffs | 15 September

Date 04/09/2020

Following the recent publication of “The internal gas market in Europe: The role of transmission tariffs. EU Agency report on the application of reference price methodologies in Member States”, ACER is holding a series of webinars. The third one will take place on 15 September (15-16 CET) and will discuss the gas transmission tariffs in the context of the energy transition.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Reply To Parliamentary Question On Live Adoption Of A Blockchain-Based Multi-Currency Payments Network Prototype

Date 04/09/2020

Question:

Q 25. To ask the Prime Minister (a) with the conclusion of Project Ubin, what are the steps towards live adoption of a blockchain-based multi-currency payments network prototype; and (b) how soon can a pilot launch in Singapore be expected.

Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS:

1.     Project Ubin is a collaborative industry effort led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to explore the use of blockchain technology to clear and settle payments and securities more efficiently. The project will help us better understand the technology and its potential benefits. To date, more than 40 financial institutions, FinTechs and technology firms have participated in the project.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Market Maker Program For Electricity Futures Contracts

Date 04/09/2020

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange hereby inform you that the Exchange has established the market maker program, in order to ensure the smooth execution of transactions and improve liquidity in the TOCOM electricity futures market by securing trading opportunities for investors through continuous quoting, etc.

Shanghai Gold Exchange Data Highlights - August, 2020

Date 04/09/2020

The monthly report of data highlights (August, 2020) is now available online.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Closely Monitors Trading Of “Tianshan Bio” And Advises Small And Medium Investors To Be Rational

Date 04/09/2020

The stock price of “Tianshan Bio” (300313) surged recently. It hit the upper limit for seven trading days straight from August 19 to 27. Because the deviation of the price changes met the definition for severely abnormal fluctuations, the company issued an announcement that the trading of the stock would be suspended for inspection beginning on August 28. After the trading of the stock resumed on September 2, its price hit the cap again for two consecutive trading days. In only nine trading days, the stock price soared to CNY 23.16 per share from CNY 5.83 per share, an increase of 297.26%, and its turnover rate was 192.79%.

SteelEye Presented With Fifth Industry Award In 2020 - Wins Best RegTech Solution At The HFM European Technology Summit

Date 04/09/2020

SteelEye, the compliance technology and data analytics firm, has been recognised as the Best RegTech Solution by HFM Global, announced at yesterday’s European Technology Summit.

HUAX, A Digital Asset Trading Platform Has Surpassed More Than 1 Million Registered Users Across 200 Countries And Regions

Date 04/09/2020

HUA Exchange "HUAX" has registered over 1 million users, across 200 countries and regions. HUAX (Hua Exchange) is a digital asset trading platform, registered in Cayman Island. With the key mission of "Your own Exchange, You can Trust", HUAX is currently offering traders with the lowest transaction fees, a cutting-edge security system, and deep liquidity trades for digital assets, over-the-counter and derivatives products.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Reply To Parliamentary Question On Singaporeans Employed In Financial Services Sector

Date 04/09/2020

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis, MP, Seng Kang GRC

Question:

To ask the Prime Minister (a) what is the current number and percentage of Singaporeans in senior management roles at non-retail banks; (b) how has the number and percentage of Singaporeans across the entire finance sector changed over the last ten years; and (c) what is the monthly salary of the 25th percentile, median and 75th percentile of Singaporeans, permanent residents and foreigners respectively across the sector's workforce.

Answer by Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Transport, on behalf of Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS:

1.     I have provided most of the data Mr Chua asked for in my speech on the financial sector on 1 September. Let me do a recap here. 

BMLL Wins “Best Service Or Application Using Cloud Technology" At The 2020 HFM European Technology Awards - Gains Industry Recognition For Its Derived Data And Platometrics Products

Date 04/09/2020

We are delighted to announce that BMLL Technologies has won the “Best service or application using cloud technology” award at the HFM European Technology Awards on the 3 September 2020. The awards recognise technology providers in the hedge fund industry showcasing excellence in client service, innovative product development and sustainable business growth over the past 12 months.