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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security TGKB

Date 17/02/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 17.02.2020, 11-30 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 0.00693) and initial margins (up to 87.5 %) for the security TGKB were changed. New values are available here

London-Based FinTech Copper.co Raises $8m To Expand Globally As Monthly Digital Asset Trading Volumes Exceed $0.5 Billion

Date 17/02/2020

• Copper.co, the London-based custodian for digital assets, has raised a USD $8 million Series A from investors such as Target Global, MMC Ventures and LocalGlobe.
• Copper will use the funds to develop regional client facing operations in key geographies around the world such as North America and Asia.
• Since launch in 2018, Copper has quickly grown its client base with crypto funds, institutions and HNW private traders.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JWRV9

Date 17/02/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 17.02.2020, 11-05 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 106.82) and initial margins (up to 8.75 %) for the security RU000A0JWRV9 were changed. New values are available here

Solactive Expands Its Engagement In ESG Data Providers By Placing Strategic Investment Into German Start-Up right.based on science

Date 17/02/2020

Solactive concluded its strategic investment in scientific climate data start-up right. based on science. The Frankfurt-based company’s software enables clients to measure the contribution of a company or a portfolio to climate change. Backed by the peer-reviewed XDC Economic Climate Impact Model, results are expressed tangibly and easy to interpret in °C. The software features scenario analysis and a variety of use cases ranging from portfolio and product design to climate reporting and risk management.

Moscow Exchange: The Additional Trading Session Starts Later For Derivatives Market On 5, 12, 17, 18, 19 And 26 March 2020

Date 17/02/2020

Please note that the Derivatives Market evening trading session will begin five minutes later, i.e. at 7:05 pm MSK, on  5, 12, 17, 18, 19 and 26 March 2020, as these are the last trading days for options contracts (in accordance with clause 6.2 of the Rules of organized trading for the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market).

Sova Capital Becomes A Trading Member Of AIX

Date 17/02/2020

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that Sova Capital became a trading member of AIX. Sova Capital provides a full range of investment banking services to institutional and corporate clients interested in investing in Emerging Markets including CIS countries. From now on, the company will provide access to AIX trading platform for international investors and help Kazakhstan companies to raise debt and equity capital in the public market.

Thailand Futures Exchange To Extend Trading Hours For Gold Products Till 3.00 A.M. Starting Feb 24

Date 17/02/2020

Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) will extend trading hours of the night session for all gold products until 3.00 a.m. to better align with global gold markets for investors’ benefits, starting from Feb 24, 2020.

UAE’s Securities And Commodities Authority Confirms DCCC As An SCA-Licensed CCP In The Region

Date 16/02/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the regulatory, supervisory and monitoring body of the UAE, has confirmed Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange Group (DGCX), as an SCA licensed Central Clearing-Counterparty (CCP).

Dubai Financial Market Achieves 96% Compliance In Preliminary Annual Results Disclosure Of UAE Companies

Date 16/02/2020

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced that its UAE listed companies have showed a 96% compliance to disclose their preliminary results for the financial year 2019 within the deadline of 45 days from the end of the year in line with the regulations of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).

Statement Of SEC Commissioner Robert J. Jackson, Jr. On His Tenure As An SEC Commissioner

Date 14/02/2020

Today is my last day as a Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Serving on the Commission has been the privilege of my lifetime. I will always be proud to have served alongside Chairman Clayton, Commissioners Lee, Peirce, Piwowar, Roisman, and Stein, and especially the Commission’s incredible Staff.