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Notice on Issues Related to the Delivery of Equity Index Futures and Options Contracts

Date 10/09/2021

Pursuant to the Trading Rules of China Financial Futures Exchange and relevant detailed implementation rules, the last trading day of a CSI 300 Index futures, SSE 50 Index futures, CSI 500 Index futures, and CSI 300 Index options contract is the third Friday of the expiry month. Where the last trading day is a public holiday or trading of that contract is suspended on that day for extraordinary situations or other reasons, the last trading day shall be postponed to the following trading day. Accordingly, the last trading day of IF2109, IH2109, IC2109, and IO2109(CSI 300 Index options contracts expiring in September 2021) is September 17, 2021.

ETFGI Reports That Record Assets And Net Inflows Of US$9.73 Trillion And US$ 834 Billion In ETFs And ETPs Listed Globally At The End Of August

Date 10/09/2021

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs and ETPs ecosystem, ETFGI reports that record assets and net inflows of US$9.73 trillion and US$834 billion in ETFs and ETPs listed globally at the end of August. ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered net inflows of US$94.64 billion during August, bringing year-to-date net inflows to US$834.21 billion which is higher than the US$427.56 billion gathered at this point last year and higher  than the full year 2020 record net inflows US$762.77 Bn.  Assets invested in the global ETFs/ETPs industry have increased by 2.8% from US$9.46 trillion at the end of July 2021, to US$9.73 trillion at the end of August, according to ETFGI's August 2021 Global ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New China Government Bond Futures Contracts

Date 10/09/2021

It is hereby announced that:

• The TF2206 5-year China Government Bond Futures contract is scheduled to be listed on 13/09/2021 at the base price of RMB100.79.
• The T2206 10-year China Government Bond Futures contract is scheduled to be listed on 13/09/2021 at the base price of RMB99.62.
• The TS2206 2-year China Government Bond Futures contract is scheduled to be listed on 13/09/2021 at the base price of RMB100.61.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Investigation And Penalties For Violations Of Relevant Rules And Regulations In August 2021

Date 10/09/2021

Shanghai Futures Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “The Exchange”) has been on continuous efforts in investigating and penalizing violations of relevant rules and regulations, so as to strengthen the risk management of the futures market, regulate the futures trading activities and protect the legitimate rights and interests of futures market participants. The enforcement against such violations in August 2021 are listed as follows:

Shanghai Stock Exchange Kicked Off Nine Service Initiatives For The General Public

Date 10/09/2021

In March this year, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) launched a series of surveys to widely solicit opinions and suggestions on its service and how to develop the high-quality capital market, receiving more than 400 threads of feedback. Based on a comprehensive review, the SSE kicked off nine service initiatives, including simplifying business handling documents and processes, reducing and cancelling fees on market entities, launching multi-channel market consulting services such as “Handling All with One Number”, establishing a communication mechanism for the whole process of listing review for the STAR Market, setting up review and issuance channels specifically for industrial development bonds in poor areas, and extending the service hours and increasing the service items of the China Securities Museum.

Tokyo Financial Exchange: Extension Of Promotional Period For Discount Program In Three-Month Euroyen Futures

Date 10/09/2021

This informs Trading Members of the extension of the current Discount Program in Three-month Euroyen Futures (Euroyen). TFX has decided to extend the program until the end of September 2022.

SIX Digital Exchange Gets Regulatory Approval From FINMA

Date 10/09/2021

Today, SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) formally received the FINMA go-ahead to operate a stock exchange and a central securities depository for digital assets in Switzerland.

Inquiry Into The Implications Of Common Ownership And Capital Concentration In Australia - Opening Statement -Opening Statement By ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour At The House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Economics, 10 September 2021, Parliament House, Canberra

Date 10/09/2021

I will start by explaining ASIC’s role in regulating acquisitions of control in regulated Australian entities. ASIC’s role extends to the regulation of acquisitions in public companies, where the public company is either listed on an Australian exchange or has more than 50 members. It also extends to listed registered managed investment schemes.

SGX Reports Market Statistics For August 2021

Date 10/09/2021

• Uneven economic recovery in Asia spurs investment and risk-management demand
• SGX’s commodities offering enables participants to hedge against cargo and freight volatility

House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Economics - Opening Statement - 10 September 2021 - Opening Statement By ASIC Chair Joe Longo At The House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Economics, 10 September 2021, Parliament House, Canberra

Date 10/09/2021

I am pleased to be able to appear before the Committee for the first time in my role as Chair of ASIC. My colleagues and I welcome the opportunity to answer your questions.