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Moscow Exchange: REPO Risk Parameters Change For The Security AFLT

Date 07/08/2020

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REPO risk parameters change for the security AFLT
REPO risk parameters change for the security AFLT

Corrected: NRI Introduces NRI/IU Crypto-Asset Reference Price, Appraisal Price Of Crypto-Assets

Date 07/08/2020

Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI), a leading provider of consulting services and system solutions, announced today that it has developed and provided price estimation for crypto-assets, called the “NRI/IU Crypto-Asset Reference Price, in coordination with Intelligence Unit LLC (IU). This new offering became available to domestic and international institutional investors, financial information vendors, and crypto exchanges beginning July 1st, 2020 through NRI’s financial information database (IDS).   This offering follows NRI and IU’s announcement of the NRI/IU Crypto-Asset Index which has served as a benchmark index to the crypto-assets market since its February of 2020 launch. In addition to the needs for the objective benchmark to the crypto-assets market, institutional investors and crypto exchanges have demanded a reference price to provide context and allow them to estimate the best price for each asset.

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Interim Dividend For 2014

Date 07/08/2020

As provided in the Articles of Association of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”), any dividend unclaimed after a period of six years from the date for payment of such dividend shall be forfeited and shall revert to HKEX.  Accordingly, HKEX’s interim dividend for 2014 of HK$1.83 per share, payable on 22 September 2014 and remaining unclaimed on 22 September 2020, will be forfeited and will revert to HKEX.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency - Stewardship Code: 285 Institutional Investors Have Signed Up To The Principles For Responsible Institutional Investors As Of July 31, 2020

Date 07/08/2020

The Council of Experts Concerning the Japanese Version of the Stewardship Code (Chairman: Professor Hiroyuki Kansaku, University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics) published the Principles for Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code, hereinafter referred to as "the Code") on February 26, 2014.

Asktraders.Com Expects Online Trading Activity In Malaysia To Be Above Pre-COVID-19 Levels Until End-2020 - Asktraders.Com Sees 40% Of Its Users From KL, Attracting More Women Users

Date 07/08/2020

One-stop trading information platform, AskTraders.com experienced a huge spike in interest in Malaysia following the implementation of the Movement Control Order in mid-March. Volumes on its site recorded an 80% increase in March this year, compared to a month earlier.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Free Financial Advice As Kiwis Take Greater Interest In Finances

Date 07/08/2020

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has partnered with Financial Advice New Zealand to make free and generic financial advice available in Hamilton, as New Zealanders take a greater interest in their finances and investments due to the impact of COVID-19.

Statement On Senate Confirmations Of Hester M. Peirce And Caroline A. Crenshaw: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, SEC Commissioner Elad L. Roisman, SEC Commissioner Allison Herren Lee

Date 07/08/2020

We congratulate Hester and Caroline on their Senate confirmations. On behalf of our 4,500 dedicated colleagues, we applaud their long standing commitment to investors and look forward to their continued work to advance the SEC's vital mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation.

Statement From CalPERS’ Board President Henry Jones On CIO Resignation

Date 06/08/2020

Yu (Ben) Meng played an important role helping to reshape CalPERS’ Investment Office, build a strong team, and prepare the fund for the future. We respect Ben’s decision to resign and wish him well as he focuses on his health, his family, and moves on to the next chapter in his life.

U.S. Chamber Statement On White House Trade Actions

Date 06/08/2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following statement today in response to trade actions by the White House relating to tariffs on imports of Canadian aluminum and an executive order on medical supplies:

Intercontinental Exchange Enters Definitive Agreement To Acquire Ellie Mae From Thoma Bravo

Date 06/08/2020

• Deal strengthens ICE’s focus on mortgage services
• Extends track record of operating vital networks moving analog to digital
• ICE will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. today to review transaction details