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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

HKEX Releases 2021 Interim Results

Date 11/08/2021

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021.

Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer said: “This has been a record first half for HKEX. Driven by a buoyant IPO market, strong trading volumes and significant momentum in Stock Connect, revenue and profit reached record highs. The macro backdrop will remain challenging in the months ahead, but we remain resolutely focused on continuing to enhance the attractiveness of our markets, responding to the needs of our customers and driving our business forward. We are well-placed for the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

Crypto Is Changing, And BitMEX Is Changing With It, A Message From Alexander Höptner, CEO Of BitMEX

Date 10/08/2021

Today, we are happy to announce that we have reached a resolution with the CFTC and FinCEN. This marks a new chapter for BitMEX. 

Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz On The $100 Million BitMEX Crypto Trading Fine

Date 10/08/2021

Today the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order imposing a $100 million civil penalty against the operators[1] of the BitMEX trading platform.  This order is the result of an enforcement investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) and demonstrates our resolve to prosecute violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Commission’s regulations with respect to the trading of cryptocurrency.

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Date 10/08/2021

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of July 30, 2021.

Nasdaq Announces End-Of-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date July 30, 2021

Date 10/08/2021

At the end of the settlement date of July 30, 2021, short interest in 2,770 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totalled 8,508,823,975 shares compared with 8,537,253,537 shares in 2,732 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of July 15, 2021. The end-of-month July short interest represents 3.45 days compared with 2.95 days for the prior reporting period.