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Solactive Launches PAB High-Yield (HY) Indices And Enlarges Paris-Aligned Index Family

Date 28/02/2022

Investors have been increasingly considering aligning investment decisions with ESG values. In 2021, this focus increased as the entire world watched heads of states’ debates on effective actions against climate change at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Taking one step further to consolidate its leading role in the Paris-aligned (PAB) fixed-income indexing, Solactive launches now two Paris-aligned high-yield indices as well as a CTB-version (Climate Transition Benchmark) and expands the PAB index family.

The Japan Financial Services Agency Publishes The Status Of Loans Held By All Banks As Of The End Of September 2021, Based On The Financial Reconstruction Act

Date 28/02/2022

Loans based on the Financial Reconstruction Act (FRA)

The total amount of loans held by all banks as of the end of September 2021, based on the definition in the FRA (Act No. 132 of 1998), is 8.0 trillion yen. The figure increased by 0.1 trillion yen from 7.9 trillion yen as of the end of March 2021.

Borsa Istanbul: Uptick Rule Will Be Applied In The Session Dated 28 February 2022 In The Equity Market

Date 28/02/2022

It has been decided that the up-tick rule in short selling transactions to be valid for one day during the session dated 28 February 2022. Please click for the related Announcement.

Bursa Malaysia Securities Publicly Reprimands And/Or Fines Iqzan Holdings Berhad And 4 Directors

Date 28/02/2022

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad [Registration No.: 200301033577 (635998-W)] (Bursa Malaysia Securities) has publicly reprimanded Iqzan Holdings Berhad (IQZAN) and 4 of its directors for breaches of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Main Market Listing Requirements (Main LR). In addition, the 4 directors of IQZAN were imposed total fines of RM450,000.

Reply To Singapore Parliamentary Question On Plans To Introduce Grants To Support Banks In Developing Green And Sustainability-Linked Liabilities Frameworks

Date 28/02/2022

Question:

To ask the Prime Minister whether MAS has plans to introduce grants that support banks in developing green and sustainability-linked liabilities frameworks so as to take in green deposits to fund banks' green and sustainability related loans.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin - February 28, 2022, Issue 5

Date 28/02/2022

Click here to download Shenzhen Stock Exchange's market bulletin, issue 5

ASIC Consults On Financial Services And Credit Panel Regulatory Guidance

Date 28/02/2022

ASIC has released Consultation Paper 359 Update to RG 263 Financial Services and Credit Panel (CP 359) seeking feedback on our proposed updates to Regulatory Guide 263 Financial Services and Credit Panel (RG 263). These updates reflect changes to the Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) under the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response—Better Advice) Act 2021 (Better Advice Act).

Currency Trading On Moscow Exchange Opens At 10:00 Moscow Time

Date 28/02/2022

On February 28, currency trading on the Moscow Exchange will open at 10:00 am Moscow time based on the Central Bank’s decision.

Readout: US Deputy Secretary Of The Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Call With Japan Finance Vice Minister Masato Kanda

Date 28/02/2022

Earlier tonight, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo spoke with Japan Finance Vice Minister Masato Kanda. Deputy Secretary Adeyemo affirmed the U.S.’s support for the sovereignty of Ukraine and the freedom of its people, committing to hold Russia accountable for its actions.  Deputy Secretary Adeyemo also commended Japan’s announcement earlier today to support removing key Russian banks from SWIFT and strong sanctions measures against President Putin and Russian elites. Both countries agreed to continue to work closely together to inflict severe costs on Russia for their unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.  

bp To Exit Rosneft Shareholding

Date 27/02/2022

• bp will exit its 19.75% shareholding in Rosneft.
• Both bp-nominated directors to resign from Rosneft board with immediate effect.
• bp will no longer report reserves, production or profit for Rosneft.
• Changes in accounting treatment of Rosneft shareholding expected to lead to a material non-cash charge.
• bp’s financial frame and distribution guidance remains unchanged.