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Dr Heather Smith Appointed To The ASX Board & Dr Ken Henry To Retire

Date 29/06/2022

The Board of ASX Limited (ASX) continues its renewal process, announcing the appointment of Dr Heather Smith as a non‐executive director with effect from today and the upcoming retirement of Dr Ken Henry. 

ASIC Encourages Submissions To The International Sustainability Standards Board Consultation On Global Baseline Climate And Sustainability Disclosures

Date 29/06/2022

ASIC welcomes the significant progress toward establishing global sustainability reporting standards made by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The ISSB has published two draft standards (Exposure Drafts) for consultation and ASIC encourages all relevant stakeholders to make a submission.  Submissions are due by 29 July 2022.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Press Conference On Revision To The Implementation Measures On Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Business And Other Business Rules

Date 29/06/2022

On 24 June 2022, SZSE released the Implementation Measures of SZSE for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Business (Revised in 2022) (S.Z.S. [2022] No. 607) (the “Implementation Measures”), the Mandatory Provisions of Risk Disclosure Statement for Hong Kong Stock Connect of SZSE (Revised in 2022) (S.Z.H. [2022] No. 195) (the “Mandatory Provisions of Risk Disclosure Statement”) and Mandatory Provisions of Entrustment Agreement for Hong Kong Stock Connect of SZSE (Revised in 2022) (S.Z.H. [2022] No. 195). SZSE Press Secretary answered the questions of reporters with respect to relevant matters.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Culture Shift For Financial Services As Conduct Of Financial Institutions Bill Passes

Date 29/06/2022

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, confirming the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill, has been passed in Parliament. The Bill introduces a new legislative regime for banks, insurers, and non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs), which will now require a licence from the FMA for their conduct towards consumers.

Climate Impact X Selects Nasdaq Technology To Power New Global Carbon Exchange

Date 29/06/2022

• Cloud-based SaaS technology from Nasdaq to underpin CIX’s third platform – a spot exchange for quality carbon credits
• Partnership brings cutting-edge trading functionalities to the voluntary carbon market for the first time to serve the growing needs of financial institutions and institutional investors
• Slated for launch in early 2023, the exchange will enable two-way spot trading via standardised contracts, increasing access to transparent pricing signals and real-time market data

MioTech Opens Singapore Office, Expanding Climate And ESG Solutions To The Southeast Asia Market

Date 29/06/2022

MioTech, Asia's leading sustainability solutions provider, announced today the opening of its Singapore office, alongside the appointment of Thomas Yap as General Manager of Southeast Asia. The expansion will accelerate MioTech's pioneering of carbon and ESG technology across the region and worldwide.

Nadex Amends Listing Hours For The Week Of July 4, 2022 Due To The Independence Day Holiday

Date 28/06/2022

Nadex will observe the following modified holiday schedule during the week of July 4, 2022 for the 2022 Independence Day Holiday:

Expanded Opening And Intra-day Quote Width Requirements And MIAX Order Monitor Settings For Certain Symbols Trading On MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald Through Friday, September 30, 2022

Date 28/06/2022

MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald have expanded the maximum valid bid/ask differential for Market Makers for certain symbols traded on the Exchanges. The expanded bid/ask differentials will be in effect through Friday, September 30, 2022.

Nadex Adds Definition Of “Business Day” And Clarifies Contract Issuance

Date 28/06/2022

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.6(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”), Nadex submitted notice to the Commission that Nadex is adding the definition of “Business Day” to Chapter 1 (Definitions) of the Rulebook and clarifies the description of contract issuance in Rule 12.1, to note that the description does not necessarily apply to the issuance of contracts during a holiday week. These amendments will become effective July 15, 2022.  

Ontario Securities Commission Publishes Updated Service Commitment

Date 28/06/2022

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published an updated Service Commitment, which provides investors, registrants and market participants with transparency on the standards and timelines they can expect when interacting with the OSC.