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Gas Tariffs Reports: ACER Recommends Hungary To Review The Storage Discounts And The Benchmarking Adjustment

Date 15/03/2021

In its second report on the implementation of the EU Network Code on Harmonised Transmission Tariff Structures for Gas in Hungary, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) recommends the Hungarian national regulatory authority for Energy (MEKH) to review the discounts applied to entry points from and at exit points to storage facilities and the benchmarking applied to the entry interconnection point from Croatia.

Withdrawal Agreement: European Commission Sends Letter Of Formal Notice To The United Kingdom For Breach Of Its Obligations Under The Protocol On Ireland And Northern Ireland

Date 15/03/2021

The European Commission has sent today a letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom for breaching the substantive provisions of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as the good faith obligation under the Withdrawal Agreement. This marks the beginning of a formal infringement process against the United Kingdom. It is the second time in the space of six months that the UK government is set to breach international law.

Moscow Exchange: The Additional Trading Session Starts Later For Derivatives Market On 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25 April 2021

Date 15/03/2021

Please note that the Derivatives Market evening trading session will begin five minutes later, i.e. at 7:05 pm MSK, on 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28 , 29 April 2021, as these are the last trading days for options contracts (in accordance with clause 6.2 of the Rules of organized trading for the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market).

Effective March 15, 2021 Through March 19, 2021, MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald 2X Opening And Intraday Valid And Priority Quote Spread Relief In All Symbols

Date 15/03/2021

Issue Symbol: All Symbols
Multiplier: 2X
Reason: In maintenance of a fair and orderly market.
Time: Opening and Intraday
Subject Summary: Please be advised, effective March 15, 2021 through March 19, 2021, the MIAX Regulation Department has granted 2 times opening and intraday quote parameter relief for all symbols on MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald. 

ESMA To Allow Decision On Reporting Of Net Short Position Of 0.1% And Above To Expire

Date 15/03/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has decided not to renew its decision to require holders of net short positions in shares traded on a European Union (EU) regulated market, to notify the relevant national competent authority (NCA) if the position reaches, exceeds or falls below 0.1% of the issued share capital. The measure, which has applied since 16 March 2020, will expire on 19 March 2021.

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum Rolls Out Its New 5-Year Action Plan And Welcomes The Progress On The ASEAN Sustainable Finance Taxonomy.

Date 15/03/2021

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) endorsed the ACMF Action Plan 2021-2025 (“Action Plan”) during its 34th ACMF Chairs Meeting hosted virtually by Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam. In realising the ACMF Vision 2025, the Action Plan sets out three strategic objectives namely (i) fostering growth and recovery with sustainability, (ii) promoting and sustaining inclusiveness; and (iii) strengthening and maintaining orderliness and resilience. The five key priorities that support the strategic objectives are: (i) driving higher levels of transparency and disclosure, (ii) continuing with regulatory harmonisation, (iii) intensifying capacity building, (iv) amplifying communication and awareness building; and (v) strengthening co-operation and co-ordination. 

Eurex And Korea Exchange Expand Long-Standing Cooperation With Further Futures

Date 15/03/2021

• KOSPI 200 Futures to be listed on the Eurex/KRX Link
• Eurex is the only after-hours trading venue for KRX derivatives

BCS Global Markets win Best Boutique Prime Broker in Hedgeweek 2021 awards

Date 15/03/2021

BCS Global Markets’ (“BCS GM”) UK-based Prime Brokerage business has been voted the “Best Boutique Prime Broker” in the Hedgeweek Europe Awards 2021.

Crobrum Alerza UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Berlin: BaFin Issues Cease And Desist Order To Immediately Stop Unauthorized Money Remittance Business

Date 15/03/2021

Bursa Malaysia Berhad Announces Appointment Of A New Public Interest Director

Date 15/03/2021

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) announced the appointment of Datin Azlina Mahmad as a Public Interest Director to its Board of Directors line up effective 16 March 2021. A Public Interest Director is appointed by the Minister of Finance pursuant to Section 10(1)(a) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.