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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Derivatives Market, FX And Precious Metals Market

Date 03/08/2020

CCP NCC sets the following risk parameters

1. on Derivatives market starting from 7:00 pm on August 3, 2020:

Singapore FinTech Festival x SWITCH 2020 To Feature Digital And Physical Experiences Over Week-Long Event

Date 03/08/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Enterprise Singapore announced that the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week of Innovation & TeCHnology (SWITCH) will expand to become the world’s first week-long round-the-clock, hybrid digital and physical event. Running from 7 to 11 December 2020, participants may attend in person at key physical locations around the world as well as be connected in an online city experience.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Seeks Public Opinions On The Guidelines On Development Of Index Funds

Date 03/08/2020

To further regulate business activities such as development of publicly offered index funds on SZSE, promote sustainable, healthy development of index funds and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, SZSE recently drafted the Guidelines of Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Development of Index Funds (Exposure Draft) (the “Development Guidelines”) according to the Guidelines on Operation of Publicly Offered Securities Investment Funds No. 3 – Guidelines on Index Funds (Exposure Draft) issued by China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), to seek public opinions till August 14, 2020.

Japan Exchange Group Trading Overview In July 2020

Date 03/08/2020

Tokyo Financial Exchange Trading Volume In July 2020

Date 03/08/2020

(1) FX Daily Futures contracts(Click 365)

The total trading volume of FX Daily Futures contracts (Click 365) was 1,874,286 ( -30.1% MoM / -7.0% YoY ) and its average daily trading volume was 81,492 . 

BIS Innovation Hub And Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invite Global Innovators To Participate In A Trade Finance Digitisation TechChallenge

Date 03/08/2020

• TechChallenge competition to highlight potential of new technology to safeguard and enhance trade financing.
• Firms are invited to submit innovative solutions to address TradeTech operational challenges by 31 August 2020.
• Financial sponsorship will be offered to further develop the most promising responses.

HKEX Launches New Tranche Of MSCI Futures Contracts

Date 03/08/2020

• Eight new USD-denominated MSCI index futures contracts have launched today on HKEX
• Latest tranche of new HKEX / MSCI licensing agreement for 37 futures and options contracts in Hong Kong

Announcement On Publishing The Amendment Of Option Contracts And Options Trading Rules Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange

Date 03/08/2020

The amendment of Copper Futures Option Contract Specifications, Natural Rubber Futures Option Contract Specifications, Gold Futures Option Contract Specifications, and Trading Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange have been approved by the Shanghai Futures Exchange Board of Directors and reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Enhances Its Significantly Rooted Foreign Bank Framework

Date 03/08/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that it will award Significantly Rooted Foreign Bank (SRFB) privileges to Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited (SCBSL), allowing it to operate additional places of business (POBs). SCBSL is the first bank to qualify as an SRFB.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Announcement On The Release Of Aluminum Futures Option Contract Specifications And Zinc Futures Option Contract Specifications

Date 03/08/2020

Aluminum Futures Option Contract Specifications and Zinc Futures Option Contract Specifications of the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which have been approved by the Shanghai Futures Exchange Board of Directors and reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission, are hereby released and effective.