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ACER Has Decided On The Amendment Of The Common Pricing Methodology For European Electricity Balancing Markets

Date 28/02/2022

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has decided on the proposal by all Transmission System Operators (TSOs) to amend the common methodology for the pricing of balancing energy and the cross-border capacity used for the exchange across the European electricity markets.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Removes Trading Barriers For The Public - Starting On March 1, The Minimal Size Of An Order Will Be Significantly Reduced: For TA-35 Shares - From NIS 5,000 To NIS 500 For All Other Shares - From NIS 2,000 To NIS 500. This Reform Will Create More Trading Opportunities For Private Investors And Enhance Liquidity On TASE

Date 28/02/2022

TASE announces today that, starting on March 1, 2022, the public will be able to submit buying and selling orders during the continuous trading phase at significantly lower amounts compared to the current amounts: for shares included in the TA-35 Index, the minimal order size will be reduced from NIS 5,000 to only NIS 500 and for all other shares the minimal order size will be reduced from NIS 2,000 to only NIS 500.

TMX Group CEO John McKenzie To Present At The 2022 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Virtual Conference

Date 28/02/2022

TMX Group CEO John McKenzie will present at the 2022 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Virtual Conference on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 11:20 – 11:50 a.m. ET.

S&P Global Completes Merger With IHS Markit, Creating A Global Leader To Power The Markets Of The Future

Date 28/02/2022

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) ("S&P Global" or the "Company") and IHS Markit earlier today announced the completion of their approximately $140 billion1 merger, creating a leading information services provider with a unique portfolio of highly complementary assets. With the transaction completed, S&P Global will offer an enhanced value proposition for our global customer base across data & analytics, ratings, benchmarks, indices, commodities & energy, transportation, and engineering. These products allow us to better serve our customers with a broader and deeper portfolio of unique solutions and increased scale. Together, the merged company will focus on accelerating growth and creating unparalleled value for all stakeholders. We also completed the sale of IHS Markit's OPIS, Coal, Metals and Mining, and PetrochemWire business to News Corporation today.

BaFin - Sberbank Europe AG: Consumer Information - Moratorium Imposed On Sberbank Europe AG Headquartered In Austria - Information For German Investors

Date 28/02/2022

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has – limited until 1 March 2022, 11:59 p.m. – imposed a suspension of disposals and payments on Sberbank Europe AG (moratorium), which is to be implemented by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). An exception applies to depositors of eligible deposits who will have access to a daily allowance (maximum 100 euros per day) to cover essential needs.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Prohibits Transactions With Central Bank Of Russia And Imposes Sanctions On Key Sources Of Russia’s Wealth

Date 28/02/2022

• In Coordination with Allies and Partners, Treasury Actions Restrict Access to Billions in Central Bank Assets and Sovereign Wealth Fund
• Treasury Sanctions Russian Direct Investment Fund – A Symbol of Russian Kleptocracy
• United States and its Partners and Allies Continue to Hold the Government of the Russian Federation Accountable for its Premeditated and Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine

UK Financial Conduct Authority Appoints New Head Of Leeds Office As It Recruits 200 Roles As Part Of Transformation

Date 28/02/2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is recruiting around 200 new roles as part of its Transformation programme.

HKEX: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions

Date 28/02/2022

Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions
(As at 28 February 2022)

Bank Of Russia: Trading In Moscow Exchange On 28 February 2022 - Update

Date 28/02/2022

Given the current situation, the Bank of Russia has decided not to start trading sessions in the stock market, the derivatives market, and the standardised derivative contract market of the Moscow Exchange. Information on the Moscow Exchange operation on 1 March 2022 will be published on the Bank of Russia website on 1 March 2022 before 9:00 Moscow time.

Bank Of Russia Increases The Key Rate To 20% p.a.

Date 28/02/2022

The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to increase the key rate to 20% per annum from 28 February 2022. External conditions for the Russian economy have drastically changed. The increase of the key rate will ensure a rise in deposit rates to levels needed to compensate for the increased depreciation and inflation risks. This is needed to support financial and price stability and protect the savings of citizens from depreciation.