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FSB Makes Proposals To Achieve Greater Convergence In Cyber Incident Reporting

Date 17/10/2022

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a consultative document on Achieving Greater Convergence in Cyber Incident Reporting. Timely and accurate information on cyber incidents is crucial for effective incident response and recovery and promoting financial stability.

Bank Of England: Energy Markets Financing Scheme Opens Today

Date 17/10/2022

• The ‘Energy Markets Financing Scheme’ opens today to help support viable energy firms with major operations in the UK from the unprecedented volatility triggered by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
• These firms will be able to apply for government-backed guarantees to secure commercial financing and meet large margin calls from energy price volatility.
• Following a rigorous approval process, a 100% guarantee will be issued to commercial banks on additional lending for approved firms. The Government will only be liable if a firm defaults on their repayment.

Readout: US Deputy Secretary Of The Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Meeting With UAE Minister Of State For Financial Affairs

Date 17/10/2022

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met with His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and senior officials from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank. They discussed global macroeconomic trends, financial support for African countries, and the price cap on Russian oil exports. Deputy Secretary Adeyemo also expressed concerns about Russian attempts to evade international sanctions and reiterated the importance of ongoing bilateral cooperation on Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism issues.

Joint HM Treasury And Bank Of England Energy Markets Financing Scheme (EMFS) – Market Notice 17 October 2022

Date 17/10/2022

This Market Notice sets out how energy firms and their commercial lenders can apply to participate in the Energy Markets Financing Scheme, which was announced by the Bank of England and HM Treasury on 8 September 2022.

Borsa Istanbul: Announcement Regarding The End Of The Uptick Rule For Short Sale Transactions In ISGYO And TSKB shares

Date 17/10/2022

With the announcement dated 05/10/2022 and numbered 11607, the uptick rule that was decided to be continued until further notice on short sale transactions for the shares of İş Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş. (ISGYO) and Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş. (TSKB), will not be applied as of 17/10/2022. 

Dubai Financial Services Authority issues Feedback Statement On CP143 Regulation Of Crypto Tokens

Date 17/10/2022

In March 2022, the DFSA issued a consultation paper, CP143 – Regulation of Crypto Tokens. The paper set out proposals for regulation of persons wanting to provide financial services in respect of Crypto Tokens in or from the DIFC. After reviewing responses to the paper, the DFSA has today published a Feedback Statement explaining:

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Welcomes Appointment And Re-appointment Of Non-Executive Directors

Date 17/10/2022

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the appointment by the Financial Secretary of Mr Chew Fook-aun and the re-appointment of Ms Agnes Chan Sui-kuen as Non-Executive Directors for a term of two years.

Bank Of England Statement On End Of Gilt Market Operations

Date 17/10/2022

In line with its financial stability objective, the Bank of England has carried out temporary and targeted purchases of long-dated UK government bonds since 28 September. The Bank increased the maximum size of its daily auctions from £5bn to £10bn on 10 October. Index-linked government bonds were included within the temporary purchase scheme on 11 October.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Solicits Public Opinions On Share Repurchase And Shareholding Movement Management Rules

Date 17/10/2022

SZSE has always been committed to standardizing the acts of share repurchase by listed companies and shareholding increase by directors, supervisors and senior management members, in a bid to boost companies’ confidence in development, stabilize market expectations and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests. Since 2019, about 700 SZSE-listed companies have repurchased a total of nearly CNY 190 billion of their shares, and the directors, supervisors and senior management members of about 1,200 companies have bought a total of about CNY 22 billion shares to increase their shareholding. Among them, in this year, 275 companies have repurchased a total of CNY 45 billion shares and 216 companies’ directors, supervisors and senior management members have bought CNY 3.2 billion worth shares in total. The number has been increasing. As the enthusiasm of share repurchase and shareholding increase continues to run high, market entities are demanding the facilitation of such acts and the market vitality is expected to be further unleashed.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Deals With 55 Cases Of Abnormal Trading In September 2022

Date 17/10/2022

Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) continues to investigate and handle abnormal trading activities and violations for the purposes of performing front-line market supervision responsibilities, regulating futures trading activities, preventing and mitigating market risks and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of market participants. In September 2022, 55 cases of abnormal trading were investigated and handled.