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European Investment Bank Joins LCH SA As First Supranational Clearing Member

Date 08/07/2020

• European Investment Bank live accessing €GCPlus at LCH RepoClear 
• First supranational institution to become a clearing member of LCH SA

JPX Monthly Headlines - June2020

Date 08/07/2020

JPX group companies undertake various initiatives and disseminate information with the aim of providing the most attractive markets to all users.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Signs A Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement With Guangdong Government, Assisting Guangdong In Winning The Battle Against COVID-19 And Securing Economic And Social Development

Date 08/07/2020

On July 6, SZSE and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation framework agreement. Ma Xingrui, the Governor of Guangdong and Wang Jianjun, Chairman of SZSE witnessed the signing of the agreement and the unveiling of the SZSE Guangzhou Service Center. It’s an important move taken to implement the policies of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on stepping up efforts to ensure stability on six fronts and maintain security in six areas by the two parties, and also an effective measure of SZSE to give full play to the role of capital market as a hub and better support Guangdong in winning the battle against COVID-19 and promoting economic and social development. At the meeting, an official from SZSE introduced the product system, financing instruments and experience and practices adopted by the SZSE bond market to serve enterprises.

Larger Volumes Of Refined Products And Natural Gas Were Traded On SPIMEX In June 2020 Against The Background Of Growing Economic Activity In Russia

Date 08/07/2020

Volume of refined products traded on the Saint Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) in June 2020 amounted to 1.749 million tonnes and grew 9.5% year-on-year (+19.9% as compared to May 2020).

Taiwan Futures Exchange Newsletter - July 2020

Date 08/07/2020

Taiwan futures market has seen robust trading activity in the first half of the year. As of the end of June, TAIFEX recorded a total trading volume of 173,767,238 contracts, an increase of 36% from the previous year’s level. TAIFEX’s flagship products, TAIEX Futures, mini-TAIEX Futures and TAIEX Options, reached 158,487,108 contracts, a YoY growth of 37%. Meanwhile, TAIFEX’s DJIA Futures and S&P 500 Futures also posted strong growth, with the trading volume rising to 1,803,045 and 189,741 contracts in H1 2020, respectively, up 69% and 103% from 2019’s level. The surge in trading volume reflects investors’ need for hedging tools amid volatile market conditions.

How Regional Governments Can Support The GCC Real Estate Sector - Strategy& Highlights Various Measures And Preventative Action Regional Governments Can Implement To Support The Real Estate Sector And Stimulate Economic Recovery

Date 08/07/2020

The dual shock of COVID-19 and lower oil prices has placed the GCC real estate sector under substantial pressure, leading to fears of bankruptcies and market collapse, according to Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network. To prevent further damage, governments can take measures to support existing players, and then attract investment, and facilitate tourism demand to stimulate recovery.

Bankdata Reaches New Milestone On Time In Strategic Re-Platforming With Murex’s MX.3 Solution - Innovative Bank Utility Model Extends The Scope Of Coverage And Announces Additional Banks Are Now Live On The Platform

Date 08/07/2020

Murex, the global leader in trading, risk, and processing solutions for capital markets, is pleased to announce that Danish IT service provider Bankdata has reached a new successful milestone in their front-to-back-to-risk re-platforming project. 

SGX Reports Market Statistics For June 2020

Date 08/07/2020

• Stock market activity stays high with reopening of major economies
• Equity and FX derivative volumes increase to three-month highs

Solactive Collaborates With ISS ESG To Release Solactive ISS SDG Leaders Index Based On The 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Date 08/07/2020

In 2015, all member states of the United Nations adopted the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This proposal serves as a fundamental concept for a peaceful and prosperous society, and contains, at its core, 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including, for example, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, and Gender Equality. To enable conscious investors to leave a positive impact on the planet in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Solactive and ESG provider ISS ESG teamed up to develop an index containing only those companies actively engaging with the important goals.

Notice On Self-Regulatory Measures Taken By CFFEX In June 2020

Date 08/07/2020

To prevent market risks, maintain the orderly operation of the market and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) took the following self-regulatory measures against violations of exchange rules in June 2020.