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Euronext Announces September 2023 Quarterly Review Results Of The MIB ESG

Date 08/09/2023

Euronext today announced the results of the quarterly review for the MIB ESG index, which will be implemented after markets close on Friday 15 September 2023 and will be effective from Monday 18 September 2023.

CLS Adds Three Clients To Its Cross Currency Swaps Service

Date 08/09/2023

CLS, a market infrastructure group delivering settlement, processing and data solutions, today announces that three settlement members, including Barclays Bank and Danske Bank, have enrolled in its cross currency swaps (CCS) settlement service. They are joining a growing community of settlement members on the service, including some of the world’s largest banks. The service has witnessed continued growth in recent months, with a 38% year-on-year increase in the values of CCS submitted to CLSSettlement (H1 2023).

INSTINET Europe Limited Becomes New Member Of Spanish CCP & CSD

Date 08/09/2023

Instinet Europe Limited has reached an agreement to become a new general clearing member of the Spanish CCP BME Clearing, and a direct member of  the Spanish CSD Iberclear. Instinet will now have direct access to the BME’s Spanish CCP & CSD for post trade services for  their primary execution business in Spain as of August.

Japan Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: Recommendation For Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order For Insider Trading In ZOZO, Inc. Stock By An Individual Residing Abroad

Date 08/09/2023

Contents of the Recommendation

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission today made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency that an administrative monetary penalty payment order be issued in regard to insider trading in the stock of ZOZO, Inc. (“ZOZO”) by an individual pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act for Establishment of the Financial Services Agency. This recommendation is based on the findings of an investigation into a suspected instance of insider trading, whereby the following violation of laws and ordinances was identified.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Pays Tribute To Its Former Chairman, Dr Richard Hu

Date 08/09/2023

The management and staff of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Richard Hu, MAS’ third and longest-serving Chairman. MAS conveys its deepest condolences to the family of the late Dr Hu.

Japan Financial Services Agency: 2023 International Association Of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) And Annual Conference (AC)

Date 08/09/2023

The 2023 IAIS Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Conference (AC) will be held at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba on November 9th and 10th, hosted by the Financial Services Agency (FSA). As the IAIS’ annual flagship event, the AC this year will cover a wide-range of key issues, including natural catastrophe protection gaps, evolving risks in the global insurance sector, customer-centric outcomes, tackling climate risks, and the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS). This is the first time for the FSA to host IAIS AGM/AC.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Investigation And Penalties For Violations Of Relevant Rules And Regulations In August 2023

Date 08/09/2023

Shanghai Futures Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “The Exchange”) has been on continuous efforts in investigating and penalizing violations of relevant rules and regulations, so as to strengthen the risk management of the futures market, regulate the futures trading activities and protect the legitimate rights and interests of futures market participants. 

SGX: Regulator’s Column: Developing And Executing A Credible Climate Transition Plan - Rising Expectations On Transition Plans

Date 08/09/2023

The urgent need for climate action has come to the forefront of public consciousness. Globally, governments, companies and organisations are stepping up in response. More than 100 governments representing at least 90% of global GDP have committed to net-zero decarbonisation targets [1]. Singapore has likewise committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Policy and regulatory changes, such as the implementation of carbon taxes, have followed these commitments. For companies, the incoming impact of public policy and of climate change itself means they will need to transition their business activities towards a low-carbon economy.

Tokyo Financial Exchange: Extension Of Fee Waiver Program For Three-Month TONA futures

Date 08/09/2023

To promote the active trading and greater market liquidity of Three-month TONA futures further, Tokyo Financial Exchange Inc. (“TFX”) will extend the period of the fee waiver program for the new product until the end of March 2024. TFX is committed to revitalizing the financial markets with these initiatives.

Remarks By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen At Press Briefing Ahead Of G20

Date 08/09/2023

Hello everyone. Thank you for being here. I’d like to share a few introductory thoughts about the priorities we will be focused on throughout this week.