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$25 Trillion Wiped Off Global Stock Markets In 2022, WFE Data Reveals - World Federation Of Exchanges Report Highlights Factors: Inflation, Ukraine War And Covid Lockdown In China

Date 17/03/2023

New data published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central clearing counterparties, indicates that $25 trillion was wiped off global stock markets in 2022.

CFFEX: Notice On Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 17/03/2023

The following equity index futures and options contracts are delivered on March 17, 2023 at their respective final settlement prices:

• IF2303 CSI 300 index futures contracts and the IO2303 series CSI 300 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 3974.68;
• IC2303 CSI 500 index futures contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 6199.63;
• IM2303 CSI 1000 index futures contracts and the MO2303 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 6748.21;
• IH2303 SSE 50 index futures contracts and the HO2303 series SSE 50 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 2645.78.

BISON Introduces Securities Trading - Alongside The Most Popular Cryptocurrencies, BISON Now Offers Over 2,500 Stocks And Etfs Through Fully Regulated Securities Trading

Date 17/03/2023

BISON, the crypto trading app for retail customers of Boerse Stuttgart Group, is partnering with Sutor Bank and JT Technologies GmbH to introduce securities trading. With this new feature, BISON enables its customers to invest in both cryptocurrencies and traditional securities within a single app – all while maintaining the app's familiar safety, simplicity, and affordability.

The Japan Financial Services Agency To Host "G7 Cybersecurity Seminar 2023"

Date 17/03/2023

It has become increasingly challenging for financial institutions to manage cybersecurity risks, such as those arising from system vulnerabilities, due to the expansion of system development outsourcing and the increased complexity and globalization of supply chains. In addition, there have been cyberattacks involving suspected state actors and frequent ransomware attacks by international hacker groups. Given such circumstances, cyber risk has become one of the top risks for financial institutions, and the mitigation of cyber risks has become a globally significant issue, including for the G7.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 17/03/2023

• The IF2305 CSI 300 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 20, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 3964.4.
• The IC2305 CSI 500 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 20, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 6179.2.
• The IM2305 CSI 1000 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 20, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 6722.2.
• The IH2305 SSE 50 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 20, 2023 at the listing benchmark price of 2638.
• The IO2403 series CSI 300 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on March 20, 2023.

The MO2403 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on March 20, 2023.
The HO2403 series SSE 50 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on March 20, 2023.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Appoints Three New Directors Within Regulatory Leadership Team

Date 17/03/2023

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - today confirmed it has substantially completed senior appointments as part of its organisation redesign. Three directors have been appointed to new roles in the strategic leadership cohort:  

CFFEX Adjusts Fees For Equity Index Futures To Facilitate Market Functioning

Date 17/03/2023

With the approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) adjusts the fees for closing out intraday positions in CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500 and CSI 1000 Index futures contracts  to 0.023% of the notional value effective March 20, 2023.

Bursa Carbon Exchange Successfully Completes Malaysia’s Inaugural Carbon Auction

Date 17/03/2023

• Projects offered under Global Technology-Based Carbon Contract (GTC) and Global Nature-Based Plus Carbon Contract (GNC+) 
• 150,000 Verra Certified Units (VCUs) cleared with oversubscription of GTC Contracts
• Interest by 15 local buyers with strong representation from the financial sector

Keynote Address By Tan Boon Gin, CEO Of Singapore Exchange Regulation, At The ASIFMA Conference On “Scaling Up Sustainable Finance In Asia"

Date 17/03/2023

Good morning. 

1. I was struck by the theme of the conference when I first encountered it: “Scaling up sustainable finance in Asia”.  Yes, sustainable finance is critical to the transition to green energy and the numbers are huge. But this is not the first energy transition we have been through.  In fact, it is not even the second.  However, I do not recall all of us having to do so much heavy lifting for the earlier energy transitions. Why should this time be different? 

ASX Adds Dedicated CIO Position As It Deepens Focus On Enterprise Technology And Pursues Data Opportunities

Date 17/03/2023

ASX today announced it will deepen its focus on enterprise technology by splitting the current Group Executive, Technology and Data and CIO role, to create a standalone technology division under a dedicated Chief Information Officer.