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Marex Spectron To Acquire Chicago-Based XFA Execution Broker - Continues Expansion Of North American Franchise

Date 11/11/2020

Marex Spectron, the global commodities specialist, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire X-Change Financial Access (XFA), a fast-growing exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) execution broker. The transaction, expected to close on 13 November, broadens the Marex Spectron product range, further strengthens its North American presence and builds on its global clearing infrastructure, while providing XFA clients with ready access to complementary products and services.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Securities Lending Committee Meeting - June 2020

Date 11/11/2020

The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.

SET Announces 124 Listed Companies For The 2020 Thailand Sustainability Investment (THIS) list

Date 11/11/2020

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces 124 listed companies with outstanding performance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects on the Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) list for 2020, up from 51 companies since its inauguration in 2015. The increasing number reflects Thai listed companies’ remarkable progress in embracing more sustainable development practices into their business process.

Global Financial Innovation Network Invites Firms To Participate In Cross-Border Testing

Date 11/11/2020

The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) – a group of over 60 international organisations committed to supporting financial innovation in the interests of consumers – is inviting applications from firms to test innovative financial products, services, business models or regulatory technology across more than one country or jurisdiction.

86 % Of Bitcoin Addresses Breaking Even, Confidence In Cryptocurrencies Remains At Historic Low

Date 11/11/2020

• 86% of Bitcoin addresses in profit zone
• 16% of Germans have faith in Cryptocurrencies’ price stability, compared to 33% in 2017
• 4% of German citizens making transactions in cryptocurrencies (2017: 11%)
• Precious metal gold is the most trusted
• Bitcoin price rose 48.5% in 365-day review, a gain significantly stronger than that of gold, silver and the DAX

FSB Publishes 2020 G-SIB List

Date 11/11/2020

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published the 2020 list of global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) using end-2019 data and an assessment methodology designed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).

Gaming Becomes One Of The UK’s Top Employers During Pandemic

Date 11/11/2020

• Employment in gaming grew by 20% this year – bucking the trend
• Jobs in gaming expected to increase threefold within 5 years
• Gaming staff contribute £80,000 each to economy – double national average
• Significant sectoral hubs based in 20 towns & cities across UK

INE Releases A Notice On Requesting Public Comments On The Risk Management Rules Of The Shanghai International Energy Exchange

Date 11/11/2020

INE releases a notice on requesting public comments on the Risk Management Rules of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange, as shown below:

According to the Regulation on the Administration of Futures Trading, Measures for the Administration of Futures Exchanges, and other applicable rules and regulations, INE proposes to revise its Risk Management Rules and is requesting public comments on these rules.

Shanghai International Energy Exchange Has Released Its Circular On The Listing And Trading Of Bonded Copper Futures Contracts

Date 11/11/2020

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on the Listing and Trading of Bonded Copper Futures Contracts as follows: 

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (“INE”) to list bonded copper futures contracts. In accordance with applicable rules of INE, INE hereby notifies the relevant matters:

1. Listing Date

Bonded copper futures contracts will be listed and traded on November 19, 2020. The market will open at 09:00 a.m. after a central auction session from 08:55 a.m. to 09:00 a.m.

NEOXAM Launches Solution To Help Financial Institutions Keep Tabs On Sky High Market Data Costs

Date 11/11/2020

NeoXam, a leading financial software company, has released a new suite of tools that allow financial institutions to monitor, control and optimise market data subscription costs to generate recurring annual savings of more than 15%.