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Solactive Develops With Goldman Sachs Asset Management An ARTIS®-Based Global Equity Index For New Goldman Sachs ETF

Date 10/11/2020

Technological innovation is the core element of structural growth. Solactive and Goldman Sachs both aimed to develop an index, the Solactive Innovative Global Equity Index, which takes into account five key disruptive themes that are redefining the business world, the global economy and society, and, therefore, the investment landscape. The Solactive Innovative Global Equity Index will serve as the underlying for Goldman Sachs’ new Goldman Sachs Innovate Equity ETF.

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

Date 10/11/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 10.11.2020, 18-34 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 28126) and initial margins (up to 28.75 %) for the security TSLA-RM were changed. New values are available here

Oslo Derivatives Front-To-Back Testing

Date 10/11/2020

Oslo Bors clients are reminded that they should perform the mandatory Derivatives Front-to-Back test with their clearing member and submit the validation form as soon as possible.

Federal Reserve Board Approves Fee Schedule For Federal Reserve Bank Priced Services

Date 10/11/2020

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the approval of fee schedules, effective January 4, 2021, for payment services the Federal Reserve Banks provide to depository institutions (priced services).

DIFC’s Innovation Hub to support Dubai’s Future Economic Growth

Date 10/11/2020

• DIFC Innovation Hub is a signature initiative for the Dubai Future District announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in January 2020
• First and largest environment in the region dedicated to bringing the startup community together that is shaping the ‘future of finance’ and ‘future economies in the UAE
• Over 250 growth stage start-ups, established innovation companies, unicorns, big-tech companies, Innovation Labs, VC firms, regulators and educational entities across future of finance and future economy sectors
• 80,000 sq ft space within DIFC’s Gate Avenue will be the fastest growing and most innovative hub to help start-ups grow, access funding and develop future talent

The Bank Of England’s Joint Statement In Support Of The IFRS Foundation’s Consultation On Sustainability Reporting

Date 10/11/2020

The Government–Regulator TCFD Taskforce, set up set up to examine the most effective way to approach climate-related financial disclosures, published a statement of support for the IFRS Foundation’s proposal to establish a new standard setting body for sustainability reporting.

ESMA Releases Report On Post Trade Risk Reduction Services

Date 10/11/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has today released a Report on Post Trade Risk Reduction services (PTRR) under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The Report analyses whether any trades that directly result from PTTR services should be exempted from the clearing obligation.

Texture Capital Receives FINRA Membership Approval To Operate Broker-Dealer And ATS For Issuance And Trading Of Digital Securities

Date 10/11/2020

Texture Capital Inc., the institutional marketplace for private capital, announced today that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has granted Texture Capital membership approval to commence operations as a digital securities broker-dealer and operate an Alternative Trading System (ATS). Helmed by capital markets and blockchain industry veterans, this important milestone will enable Texture to begin issuing, tokenizing, and trading digital securities.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Changes - Update 1

Date 10/11/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security BABA-RM
Risk parameters change for the security NVDA-RM
Risk parameters change for the security FB-RM
Risk parameters change for the security BABA-RM

World Bank Assesses Governments’ Regulatory Capacity To Prepare, Procure, And Manage Large Infrastructure Projects - Research Supports Strategic, Efficient Resource Use In Fiscally Constrained Environments

Date 10/11/2020

A new World Bank report evaluates how well developing-country governments fare in setting the regulatory stage to prepare, procure, and manage large infrastructure projects. It finds that—while many countries have made progress towards better regulatory quality that helps ensure infrastructure projects deliver good services at a reasonable cost—practices still lag behind in many countries. By providing actionable indicators and a country-by-country assessment, the report supports evidence-based reforms to improve enabling environments for quality infrastructure projects.