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  • ESMA Confirms Securitisation Regulation Requirements Entry Into Force On 23 September 2020

    Date 04/09/2020

    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, confirms that the different elements of the new regime under the Securitisation Regulation (SR) will come into force on 23 September 2020.


  • HKEX Monthly Market Highlights

    Date 04/09/2020

    Highlights

    - Securities Market

    • Market capitalisation was $42.6 trillion at the end of August 2020, an increase of 42 per cent from $30.0 trillion for the same period last year.
    • The average daily turnover in August 2020 was $135.2 billion, an increase of 56 per cent from $86.4 billion for the same period last year.
    • The average daily turnover for the first eight months of 2020 was $126.1 billion, an increase of 36 per cent when compared with $92.4 billion for the same period last year.
    • The average daily turnover of CBBCs for the first eight months of 2020 was $9.8 billion, an increase of 13 per cent when compared with $8.7 billion for the same period last year.
    • The average daily turnover of ETFs for the first eight months of 2020 was $5.2 billion, an increase of 11 per cent when compared with $4.7 billion for the same period last year.
    • Funds raised through IPOs for the first eight months of 2020 was $147.7 billion, an increase of 74 per cent when compared with $84.9 billion for the same period last year.
    • Total funds raised for the first eight months of 2020 was $369.2 billion, an increase of 99 per cent when compared with $185.2 billion for the same period last year.

  • The Economy And Covid-19: Looking Back And Looking Forward - Speech By Michael Saunders, External Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee Bank Of England - Given At An Online Webinar

    Date 04/09/2020

    Michael Saunders examines the data for GDP, jobs and money in the economy. He argues that further policy loosening may be needed to support the economy and ensure inflation returns to 2%.

  • Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Reply To Parliamentary Question On Responsible Financing Policies To Address Climate Risks Posed By High Climate-Risk Sectors

    Date 04/09/2020

    Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

    Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP, Nee Soon GRC

    Question:

    To ask the Prime Minister (a) what policies is MAS studying to address climate risks posed by the high climate-risk sectors that have been identified in the Guidelines to Responsible Financing Practices published by the Association of Banks in Singapore in 2018; and (b) whether the Ministry can share how the MAS will be working with banks to develop their responsible financing policies in relation to these high climate-risk sectors.

    Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS:

    1.     The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) objective is to ensure that financial institutions manage their climate-related risks well, and support our economy’s transition to a sustainable and low carbon future. To do so, MAS is issuing new supervisory guidance that incorporates best practices on environmental risk management developed by global regulators, including at the Network for Greening the Financial System. MAS’ proposed Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management , which has undergone public consultation, will be finalised in Q4 2020. 

  • EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes: A Strong Positive Month For Hedge Fund Performances

    Date 04/09/2020

    Click here to download the latest performance update of the EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes.