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ASIC Warning: Self-Managed Super Funds And Crypto Investments

Date 17/01/2022

• ASIC has noticed an increase in marketing recommending Australians switch from retail and industry superannuation funds to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) so they can invest in a ‘high return’ portfolio
• SMSF trustees are being targeted to invest in crypto-assets (or cryptocurrencies)
• Superannuation is an attractive target for scammers
• Crypto-assets are a high risk and speculative investment
• ASIC is reminding superannuation fund members it is best practice to seek advice from a licensed financial adviser before agreeing to transfer superannuation out of a regulated fund into an SMSF

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, January 14, 2022, Issue 83

Date 17/01/2022

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Japan Financial Services Agency - Stewardship Code: 321 Institutional Investors Have Signed Up To The Principles For Responsible Institutional Investors As Of December 31, 2021

Date 17/01/2022

The Council of Experts Concerning the Japanese Version of the Stewardship Code (Chairman: Professor Hiroyuki Kansaku, University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics) published the Principles for Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code, hereinafter referred to as "the Code") on February 26, 2014.

Amman Stock Exchange: Delaying The Start Time Of Working Hours And Trading Session For Tomorrow Monday 17 January 2022

Date 16/01/2022

In light of the decision of Prime Minister to delay the official office hours of the government departments and official institutions due to the weather conditions, the Amman Stock Exchange will start its business for tomorrow Monday, January 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., and the trading hours will be as the following:

EGX Launches The 2nd Edition Of "EGX For Development"

Date 16/01/2022

The Egyptian Exchange’s roadshow “EGX for Development” continued its activities by visiting Sohag governorate.  This awareness activity is under the auspices of Dr. Mustafa Madbouli, Egyptian Prime Minister.  The workshop comes within the framework of EGX management’s keenness to support potential companies operating in the provinces of Egypt in various sectors and economic activities through providing SMEs with the financing needed for their growth.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: Starting Today - The Settlement Price In Derivatives Will Be Determined At The End Of Every Trading Day, Based On Current Market Data Or A Theoretical Calculation, To Reflect The Economic Value Of The Derivative, In Line With The Global Practice Standard - This Calculation Method Will Simplify The Revaluation, Review And Return Comparison Of Investment Portfolios By Fund Managers, TASE Members And Investors, Thereby Improving The Accessibility Of The Derivatives Market

Date 16/01/2022

Starting today, the calculation of the settlement price for derivatives traded on TASE will be aligned with international standards, whereby, at the end of each trading day, a price that reflects the economic value will be determined for every derivative. If transactions or price quotes that meet the stipulated criteria are available for the derivative, the settlement price will be based on those. If such transactions or price quotes are not available for the derivative, TASE will calculate and publish a theoretical settlement price for such derivative.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review Ended On 12 January 2022

Date 15/01/2022

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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security HFC-RM

Date 14/01/2022

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 14.01.2022, 23-41 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 3028) and initial margins (up to 23.75 %) for the security HFC-RM were changed. New values are available here

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 14/01/2022

The current reports for the week of January 11, 2022 are now available.

Nadex Temporarily Amends Binary Contracts Strike Width

Date 14/01/2022

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.6(d) 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”) hereby provides notice that due to increased or decreased volatility, as the case may be, in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based, Nadex made changes to the strike widths of various contracts during the week of January 10, 2022 as indicated in the Weekly Notice.