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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security TJX-RM - Update

Date 17/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 17.11.2021, 17-45 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 5837) and initial margins (up to 22.5 %) for the security TJX-RM were changed. 

BIS: Non-Bank Financial Institutions And The Functioning Of Government Bond Markets

Date 17/11/2021

The structure of market making in government bond markets has shifted from a bank-centric model to a hybrid one in which non-bank financial institutions, notably principal trading firms and hedge funds, play an important role alongside banks. This shift has occurred in several countries and, while farthest advanced in liquid segments, is also evident in less liquid segments. The turmoil in March 2020 highlighted structural vulnerabilities arising from the hybrid model and the procyclical behaviour of some non-bank financial institutions. Proposals for improving the resilience of liquidity in government bond markets aim to reduce demand for liquidity during stress episodes, increase intermediation capacity and improve the efficiency of intermediation.

CFTC Issues Request for Information and Comment on Swap Clearing Requirement to Address IBOR Transition

Date 17/11/2021

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a request for information and comment related to the swap clearing requirement under Part 50 of the CFTC’s regulations. 

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

Date 17/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 17.11.2021, 17-33 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 4415) and initial margins (up to 24 %) for the security ATVI-RM were changed. 

NGX Partners BUA Group, CSCS And Other Private Sponsors To Host Capital Markets Conference

Date 17/11/2021

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), led by its Chairman, Mr. Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud, OON, SAN, and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Temi Popoola, CFA, is on course to further champion the reawakening of the capital market from the effect of the pandemic. To achieve this, NGX, alongside its sponsors BUA Group, Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) and NG Clearing, is putting together the inaugural edition of the NGX Capital Markets Conference with the theme, “The Future Ready Capital Market: Innovating for Nigeria’s Sustainable Recovery”.

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

Date 17/11/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 17.11.2021, 16-28 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 5647) and initial margins (up to 18.75 %) for the security TJX-RM were changed. 

Office Of Financial Research Finds COVID Headwinds Eased, But Other Financial System Vulnerabilities Are Taking Shape

Date 17/11/2021

The Office of Financial Research (OFR) published its 2021 Annual Report to Congress today, which concluded that while the economy rebounded, and volatility caused by the pandemic subsided, monetary policy, inflation, and cyber-attacks could heighten systemic risk.

Readout: US Deputy Secretary Of The Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Visit To The United Arab Emirates

Date 17/11/2021

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo traveled to the United Arab Emirates from November 15 - 17 to discuss illicit finance, cybersecurity, the global economic recovery, and Iran. The U.S.-UAE bilateral relationship is critical given the important role the UAE plays in the region and globally, as well as the shared security concerns between the two countries on countering the financing of terrorism and money laundering.

European Private Equity Registers New First-Half Investment Record As Firms Plan To Increase Focus On Environmental And Social Impact

Date 17/11/2021

• Private equity invests €57bn in H1 2021, a new half-year record
• Over 95% of private equity firms intend to focus more on ESG in the near future

Joint Op-Ed QFC & WAIFC On "Increased Collaboration Among International Financial Center Continue To Strengthen Economic Recovery"

Date 17/11/2021

Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), and Dr. Jochen Biedermann, Managing Director, World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC), share insights on the contribution of the international financial centers in supporting and reigniting economic recovery and how collaboration among the different financial centers play a role in making this possible.