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Written Reply To Singapore Parliamentary Question On Major Banking Disruptions That Have Lasted More Than An Hour In Last Five Years

Date 21/04/2023

Question

 To ask the Prime Minister (a) how many major banking disruptions in the last five years have lasted more than one hour; (b) how many banks have been involved in such disruptions in the last five years; and (c) what are the lessons learned from these disruptions.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Consultation On Annual Update To Financial Services Providers List Under OTC Derivatives Regulatory Regime

Date 21/04/2023

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today (21 April) issued a joint consultation on the annual update to the list of Financial Services Providers (Note 1) under the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives clearing regime (Note 2). Proposed changes to the list include adding and removing one entity, respectively, and updating the name of one entity.

Announcement On Requesting Public Comments On The Revised Clearing Rules Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange

Date 21/04/2023

According to the Futures and Derivatives Law, Regulation on the Administration of Futures Trading, Measures for the Administration of Futures Exchanges, and other applicable rules and regulations, Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) proposes to revise the Clearing Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange and is requesting public comments on these rules.

The Optimized Trading Calendar Of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Is Officially Launched To Effectively Improve Efficiency Of Cross-border Investment Under Stock Connect

Date 21/04/2023

According to the coordinated arrangements of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, the optimized trading calendar of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect will be officially launched on April 24, 2023. The optimized trading calendar further improves the efficiency of cross-border investment under stock connect, guarantees the continuity and convenience of investors' trading, and better meets the needs of domestic and foreign investors participating in asset allocation in Mainland and Hong Kong capital markets. After its implementation, April 27 and 28 will be included as new trading days of Hong Kong Stock Connect in 2023, and May 25 will be included as a new trading day of Shanghai Stock Connect.

Shanghai Stock Exchange Imposes Compulsory Delisting on *ST Amethystum and *ST Essence For Major Violations

Date 21/04/2023

On April 21, 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) delivered the Written Decision of Administrative Penalty on Amethystum Storage Technology Co., Ltd. (*ST Amethystum) and Essence Information Technology Co., Ltd.(*ST Essence). Both were found to have committed fraudulent issuance and other major illegal acts, which has hit the delisting criteria for major violations. The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) started the process of compulsory delisting for major violations on the same day, sent the two companies advance notice of its intention to terminate their stock listing, and will make the decision on the termination of listing within a specified time.

Upholding Fundamental Principles And Breaking New Ground To Create New Prospects For High-Quality Development Of The Capital Market: Shanghai Stock Exchange 2022 Social Responsibility Report Released Today

Date 21/04/2023

In 2022, faced with a complex and volatile international environment and arduous tasks of domestic reform and development, under the unified leadership of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) continued to prioritize stability and pursue progress while ensuring stability. With the original aspiration of "serving the real economy, the investors, and the overall development", it has made new achievements in stabilizing growth, preventing risks, and promoting reform.

Singapore And China Establish Green Finance Taskforce To Strengthen Collaboration In Green And Transition Finance

Date 21/04/2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) today announced the establishment of the China-Singapore Green Finance Taskforce (GFTF). The GFTF will deepen bilateral cooperation in green and transition finance between Singapore and China and facilitate greater public-private sector collaboration to better meet Asia’s needs as it transitions to a low carbon future.    

MIAX: FINRA Notice Of Filing To Amend The Codes Of Arbitration Procedure To Make Various Clarifying And Technical Changes To The Codes, Including In Response To Recommendations In The Report Of Independent Counsel Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Date 20/04/2023

Please refer to the following Regulatory Circulars for information on a FINRA rule proposal to make various clarifying and technical changes to the Codes, including in response to recommendations in the report of independent counsel Lowenstein Sandler LLP.

Coinbase Announces Date Of First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Date 20/04/2023

Coinbase Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “Coinbase”) announced today that it will publish its first quarter 2023 shareholder letter, including financial results, on its Investor Relations website at investor.coinbase.com on Thursday, May 4, 2023, after market close. The Company will hold a question and answer session to discuss its financial results at 2:30 p.m. PT that same day.

MIAX: FINRA Notice Of Filing Of Amendment No. 2 And Order Granting Accelerated Approval Of A Proposed Rule Change To Amend The Codes Of Arbitration Procedure To Modify The Current Process Relating To The Expungement Of Customer Dispute Information

Date 20/04/2023

Please refer to the following Regulatory Circulars for information on an approved FINRA rule amendment to modify the current process relating to the expungement of customer dispute information.