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Spectrum Markets: Retail Investors Hit Record Bullish Sentiment On EURGBP And WTI In July

Date 11/08/2021

• Retail investor sentiment on euro vs pound sterling sets new bullish record
• Sentiment towards WTI equals high not seen since October 2019
• 61.2m securitised derivatives were traded on Spectrum last month

Presentation By HKEX Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin And Group Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Lau On 2021 Interim Results

Date 11/08/2021

Financial Performance

• Record half-yearly revenue and other income of HK$10.9bn (+24% YoY) with core business revenue up by 27% YoY, driven by record headline ADT 
• Record half-yearly Stock Connect revenue and other income of HK$1.3bn (+78% YoY) 
• Net investment income of HK$0.8bn (1H 2020: HK$0.8bn) 
• Profit attributable to shareholders at record half-yearly high of HK$6.6bn (+26% YoY)

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

Date 11/08/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 11.08.2021, 10-11 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 5945) and initial margins (up to 26.25 %) for the security LNC-RM were changed. New values are available here

Solactive Gains First South African Client Licensing Index As Underlying For An ETF – Sygnia Releases Healthcare ETF Enabling South African Investors To Invest In Developed Markets’ Healthcare Innovators

Date 11/08/2021

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put a strain on the global healthcare system. Businesses were required to innovate on short notice, catalyzing business transformations in the entire global healthcare ecosystem. Furthermore, companies faced massive restructuring in their infrastructure, workforce, and supply chain management. Despite these obstacles, healthcare companies gained space to innovate, resulting in a performance increase, which is expected to continue due to the additional focus put on healthcare companies and the trend of personalizing medication to account for patients’ individual requirements. Leading South African financial service company Sygnia released an ETF, the Sygnia Itrix Solactive Healthcare 150 ETF, tracking the largest 150 companies from the Developed Markets’ Healthcare Industries. The Solactive Developed Markets Healthcare 150 Index serves as the underlying for the ETF.

DTCC To Expand APAC Trade Reporting Services In Support Of Upcoming MAS Requirements - MAS’ Final Phase In Trade Reporting Regulations For OTC Derivatives Contracts Traded Or Booked In Singapore, Or Phase 4, To Take Effect On 1 October 2021

Date 11/08/2021

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that its Global Trade Repository (GTR) service, via its legal entity, DTCC Data Repository (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (DDRS), is ready to support in-scope Singapore firms with trade reporting services for the final phase of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) derivatives trade reporting requirements, which are scheduled to take effect on 1 October 2021.

The Regulatory Oversight Committee And The Derivatives Service Bureau Finalise A Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 11/08/2021

The Regulatory Oversight Committee (ROC), and the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) which was founded by the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA), to facilitate the allocation and maintenance of standardised identifiers, classification codes and associated reference data for OTC derivatives, both announced today the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on the implementation of the governance arrangements for the globally harmonised Unique Product Identifier (UPI).

Japan Financial Services Agency And UK FCA Exchanged Letters On A Cooperation Framework In The Area Of Credit Rating Agencies

Date 11/08/2021

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (FCA) exchanged letters on a cooperation framework in the area of credit rating agencies on August 10, 2021.

Bursa Malaysia Seeks Public Feedback On Enhanced Framework For Main Market Advisers And Submission Of Corporate Proposals

Date 11/08/2021

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) today issued a consultation paper seeking public feedback on the proposed amendments to the Main Market Listing Requirements in relation to the enhanced framework for Main Market advisers and submission of corporate proposals.  

Dubai Financial Services Authority Hijri New Year Holiday Notification

Date 11/08/2021

Kindly note the DFSA offices will be closed for business on Thursday, August 12th, 2021. Business will resume on Sunday, August 15th, 2021.

SGX Reports Market Statistics For July 2021

Date 11/08/2021

• Derivative volume rises on increased risk-management activity
• ETF turnover climbs to highest since March 2020