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SGX RegCo To Continue To Suspend Entry Into Issuers’ Watch-List

Date 21/05/2021

Singapore Exchange Regulation (“SGX RegCo”) in consultation with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) will on 21 May 2021 continue to suspend the entry of listed companies into the watch-list.

ASIC: Insider Trading Charges Against Both The Former Project Manager And The Former Competent Person Of ASX-Listed Gold Explorer

Date 21/05/2021

Mr Alexander McCulloch, a former project manager at Beacon Minerals Limited (Beacon Minerals) and Mr Darryl Brian Mapleson, who provided geological services to the company, have both appeared in the Perth Magistrates’ Court today charged with insider trading.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Stock Index Futures And Stock Index Options Contracts

Date 21/05/2021

It is hereby announced that:

• The IF2107 CSI 300 stock index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on May 24, 2021 at the base price of 5110.4.
• The IC2107 CSI 500 stock index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on May 24, 2021 at the base price of 6497.6.
• The IH2107 SSE 50 stock index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on May 24, 2021 at the base price of 3463.6.
• The IO2108 series CSI 300 stock index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on May 24, 2021.

Shanghai International Energy Exchange Has Released Its Circular On The Adjustment Of Deliverable Grades Of Crude Oil Futures

Date 21/05/2021

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on the Adjustment of Deliverable Grades of Crude Oil Futures  as follows:

In accordance with the contract of crude oil futures of Shanghai International Energy Exchange (hereinafter referred to as INE), Delivery Rules of Shanghai International Energy Exchange and the status quo of domestic and overseas markets, INE hereby decides to adjust the price differential standard of Basra Light crude oil from October 1st, 2021.

Bursa Malaysia Grants Automatic 1-Month Extension For Issuance Of Financial Statements And Annual Reports Due On 31 May 2021 And 30 June 2021

Date 21/05/2021

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) has granted an automatic one (1) month extension for the issuance of quarterly and annual reports for the Main and ACE Markets, as well as semi-annual and audited financial statements for the LEAP Market which are due respectively on 31 May 2021 and 30 June 2021.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On The Approval Of Registration Of Electrolytic Nickel Brand “NIKKELVERK” Of Glencore Canada Corporation

Date 21/05/2021

The Shanghai Futures Exchange (“SHFE” or the “Exchange”) has recently received the application from Glencore Canada Corporation for brand registration. In accordance with the Rules on the Registration of Non-Ferrous Metal Products for Futures Delivery of the Shanghai Futures Exchange and other related rules, and following on-site inspection and sample testing, the Exchange determines that the registrant’s “NIKKELVERK”-branded electrolytic nickel (Ni99.80, electrowinning), produced by its wholly-owned subsidiary Glencore Nikkelverk, conform to all the specifications of the SHFE nickel futures contract.

Renewal Of Bilateral Swap Arrangement Between Japan And Singapore

Date 21/05/2021

The Bank of Japan, acting as agent for the Minister of Finance of Japan, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore renewed the existing Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) between the two countries today. The arrangement enables the authorities in Japan and Singapore to swap their local currencies in exchange for US dollars from each other in times of need and enables Singapore to obtain Japanese yen to meet possible liquidity needs.

ASIC Consults On Updates To The ePayments Code

Date 21/05/2021

ASIC has today released a consultation paper (CP 341) seeking feedback on proposed updates to the ePayments Code.

Montréal Exchange Interest Rate Derivative Trading Ceases At 13:30 Today - Exchange's Markets Closed May 24, 2021

Date 21/05/2021

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:30 p.m. today, May 21, 2021. Furthermore, the Exchange's markets will be closed on May 24, 2021.

Remarks By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen On The Executive Order On Climate-Related Financial Risks

Date 21/05/2021

Achieving net zero emissions in the United States will require transformational investments in our energy sector and the broader economy, and the global financial sector will be a crucial player, helping channel capital into investments that green our society.