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HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contract: Meituan Dianping

Date 15/10/2019

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 Wednesday, 16 October 2019 (including the mandatory intra-day variation adjustment and margin call, if applicable), the margin levels of the following Futures Contract shall be as follows: 

UAE Securities And Commodities Authority Seeks To Gather Industry Feedback On Crypto Asset Draft Regulations

Date 15/10/2019

In line with its tireless efforts to regulate and develop capital markets operating in the United Arab Emirates, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has recently posted draft regulations concerning crypto assets on its website, www.sca.gov.ae. It, therefore, urges all relevant parties—including investors, brokers, financial analysts, researchers, media personnel, and others—to provide their feedback and input on the draft, preferably no later than October 29. SCA will take such input into consideration when working on the final wording of the regulations.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Joint EU-Japan Financial Regulatory Forum

Date 15/10/2019

On October 11, 2019, the Joint EU-Japan financial regulatory forum co-chaired by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and the European Comission was held in Tokyo.

New Initiatives To Facilitate Expansion Of Financial Institutions In China And Singapore In Each Other’s Markets

Date 15/10/2019

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that new initiatives were underway to strengthen capital market activities between Singapore and China. These measures will facilitate the growing interest of financial institutions based in Singapore and China to expand in each other’s markets.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Appoints Arnaud Schwebel As Global Head Of New ‘Retirement Solutions’ Department

Date 15/10/2019

• BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) creates new ‘Retirement Solutions’ department to support development of defined contribution pension savings 
• Arnaud Schwebel appointed Global Head of Retirement Solutions, in addition to having responsibility (together with BNP Paribas Cardif) for operational supervision of BNP Paribas Epargne & Retraite Entreprises (‘BNPP ERE’)

FSB Reports On Implementation Of OTC Derivative Reforms

Date 15/10/2019

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published its annual progress report on the implementation of the agreed G20 reforms to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets. Overall there has been limited additional implementation of the reforms between end-November 2018 and end-September 2019.

SGX RegCo Strengthens Cooperation With Singapore Institute Of Surveyors And Valuers And Institute Of Valuers And Appraisers, Singapore

Date 15/10/2019

Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) to enhance standards of valuations of real estate and land.

Moscow Exchange Approves Strategy 2024

Date 15/10/2019

On 14 October 2019, the Supervisory Board of Moscow Exchange (MOEX) approved a new Group Strategy that covers the five-year period through 2024.

Eurex Expands Its Benchmark Dividend Derivatives With New MSCI Dividend Futures - Access To Global Markets Via MSCI’s New Dividend Point Indexes

Date 15/10/2019

The derivatives exchange Eurex has expanded its cooperation with index provider MSCI Inc. by launching a new dividend product suite on 14 October. 

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With Deepavali Celebrations

Date 15/10/2019

Bursa Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiaries will be closed on Monday, 28 October 2019, in lieu of Deepavali celebrations which falls on Sunday, 27 October 2019.