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BOX Exchange Penny Program Additions

Date 01/03/2021

The permanent Penny Interval Program for options (the “Penny Program”), was adopted on July 1, 2020 by BOX Exchange LLC (“BOX”) and includes provisions for active new issues to be added to the Penny Program. 

CME Group Announces Multiple Micro E-mini Equity Index Futures Trading Volume Records

Date 01/03/2021

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that Micro E-mini Equity Index futures reached back-to-back trading volume records last week of 4.4 million contracts on February 26 and 4.2 million contracts on February 25, across all four indexes – the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000 and Down Jones Industrial Average Indexes. These new highs surpassed the prior record of 4.1 million contracts set on September 8, 2020.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Launches e-Filing Portal, X-Filing, To Enhance Securities Listing

Date 01/03/2021

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) is pleased to announce the launch of its e-Filing Portal, X-Filing, on Tuesday, 2 March 2021.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Changes For The Security PYPL-RM

Date 01/03/2021

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Risk parameters change for the security PYPL-RM
Risk parameters change for the security PYPL-RM

New York Attorney General James Warns Investors About ‘Extreme Risk’ When Investing In Cryptocurrency, Issues Additional Warning To Those Facilitating Trading Of Virtual Currencies

Date 01/03/2021

• Recent Price Run-Up and Ongoing Pandemic Should Put Investors on High Alert for Scams Using Virtual Currencies
• AG James Reminds Industry That Registration Requirements Apply in New York for Those Dealing or Advising in Virtual Currencies

Alberta Securities Commission Aims To Educate Young Albertans With #Takesometime Campaign - Uncertain Economy And More Time Online Are Making Young Albertans More Vulnerable To Fraud

Date 01/03/2021

To reach and help educate young Albertans, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) will be taking to a variety of social platforms during Fraud Prevention Month in March to encourage them to “take some time” before handing over their money.

SEC Awards Over $500,000 To Two Whistleblowers

Date 01/03/2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of over $500,000 to two whistleblowers whose tips revealed an ongoing fraud and resulted in multiple SEC actions and a related action from another government agency.  Both whistleblowers provided substantial, ongoing assistance that conserved the agencies’ time and resources. 

MTN Introduces New CEO To Capital Market Community With Nigerian Stock Exchange Closing Gong

Date 01/03/2021

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc leveraged The Nigerian Stock Exchange’s (NSE or The Exchange) Closing Gong Ceremony to introduce its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Karl Toriola to the capital market community on Monday, 1 March 2021.

SIX Trading Key Figures: February 2021

Date 01/03/2021

In February 2021 the trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange reached CHF 110.2 billion, 14.2% less than in the previous month, while the number of transactions decreased by 23.0% to a total of 5,558,306. Since the start of 2021, trading turnover reached CHF 238.6 billion, a decrease of 17.8% compared to the same period in 2020, while the number of trades reached 12,778,315 (-7.4% year-on-year). The SMI® fell by 0.7% and reached 10,522.2 points at the end of February.

Virtu’s RFQ-Hub Announces Record-Setting ESG Derivatives Trades

Date 01/03/2021

Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) a leading provider of workflow technology and analytics, today announced that RFQ-hub, Virtu’s bilateral multi-asset and multi-dealer request for quote platform, recently facilitated two record-setting trades in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) options. The first, initiated on 9 February, was for 10,000 ESG option contracts of S&P 500 ESG Index with a value of nearly US$332M. The second, occurred on 11 February for 100,000 ESG option contracts of STOXX Europe 600 ESG-X Index with a value of €1.5B (US$1.67B).