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SIFMA Submits Testimony On Funding America’s Infrastructure

Date 18/05/2021

SIFMA today submitted testimony for the record of the Senate Finance Committee hearing “Funding and Financing Options to Bolster American Infrastructure.”

ISDA Publishes SBS Protocol Agreement

Date 18/05/2021

ISDA has today launched the ISDA 2021 Security-based Swaps (SBS) Protocol Agreement, aimed at helping firms meet certain rules developed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which will come into force later this year.

President Muhammadu Buhari Headlines NGX Group’s The Stock Africa Is Made Of

Date 18/05/2021

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc hosted the number one citizen, His Excellency, Muhammdu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the launch of its campaign, The Stock Africa Is Made Of.

SMSG Advice To The ESA’s Joint Consultation Paper On Taxonomy-Related Sustainability Disclosures

Date 18/05/2021

The SMSG refers to its earlier advice on ESG Disclosures (ESMA 22-106-2858). “The SMSG believes that the synergy between different pieces of legislation (in particular the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), the Taxonomy Regulation, and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), but also adjacent legislation such as the Shareholders Rights Directive II and the scheduled reviews of MiFID and UCITS/AIFMD) can contribute significantly to enhancing sustainability in the economy. However, neither the timings nor the concepts of these different pieces of legislation are fully aligned with one another.”

FSB Asia Group Discusses Risks To Financial Stability And Regulatory And Supervisory Challenges Arising From COVID-19

Date 18/05/2021

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for Asia held a virtual meeting today to discuss vulnerabilities and financial stability issues affecting Asia and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region.

London Stock Exchange Group: David Harris Appointed To Lead Sustainable Finance Product Team

Date 18/05/2021

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group plc) today announces the appointment of David Harris to lead its Sustainable Finance product team, part of the Data & Analytics division.

Remarks By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen At The Summit on Financing African Economies

Date 18/05/2021

It is a pleasure to join you today on behalf of President Biden.

The United States is committed to supporting African countries to recover from this pandemic. This includes helping to mobilize the financing needed to pay for vaccines, meet debt obligations, and support economic development.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security T-RM - Update 1

Date 18/05/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.05.2021, 16-41 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 2047) and initial margins (up to 21 %) for the security T-RM were changed. New values are available here

Bitfinex Derivatives To Launch Dogecoin (DOGEF0:USTF0) Perpetual Swap

Date 18/05/2021

Bitfinex Derivatives* offers a derivatives platform accessible through Bitfinex, a state-of-the-art digital token trading platform. Bitfinex Derivatives has today announced the launch of a perpetual contract for Dogecoin (DOGEF0:USTF0). 

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange And Montréal Exchange Closed For Victoria Day

Date 18/05/2021

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange and Montréal Exchange will be closed on Monday, May 24, 2021 for the Victoria Day holiday.