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HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 29/06/2020

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading onThursday, 2 July 2020 (including the mandatory intra-day variation adjustment and margin call, if applicable), the margin levels1 of the following Futures Contracts shall be as follows:

ITI Capital Has Become A Trading Member Of AIX

Date 29/06/2020

Astana International Exchange (“AIX”, “Exchange”) is pleased to announce that UK-based international financial services company ITI Capital has become a trading member of AIX.

HKFE Announces Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 29/06/2020

Reference is made to the circular (Ref: MKS/EQD/17/20) dated 23 June 2020 regarding the introduction of MSCI Asia and Emerging Market Index Futures on 6 July 2020.

The Climate Financial Risk Forum Publishes Its Guide To Help The Financial Industry Address Climate-Related Financial Risks

Date 29/06/2020

HKEX Shortens Structured Product Listing Cycle

Date 29/06/2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Monday) that it will shorten the listing cycle of structured products to three trading days from five trading days.

DGCX In Discussions With Trading Community On Potential Listing Of Black Pepper Futures Contract

Date 29/06/2020

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced that it is in talks with its members and the wider trading community on the potential listing of a Black Pepper Futures contract. The discussions were initiated following a virtual meeting between Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DGCX, and Ahmad Sultan Bin Harib Alfalahi, the UAE’s Commercial Attaché to India, to strengthen the bilateral relations between the UAE and India, and the major role that DMCC plays in the trade relationship.

Solactive Releases ‘Solactive Right. 2 Degree-Aligned Europe Index’ Based On Right. Based On Science’s XDC Economic Climate Impact Mode

Date 29/06/2020

With numerous regulatory initiatives concerning sustainable finance, the European Union is currently setting the course for the area’s transition towards the <2°C scenario captured in the Paris Agreement. This shift creates a quest for innovative data to shape the investment solutions supporting this transition not only in Europe but on a global scale. Now Solactive, with the support of climate metrics and software provider right. based on science, developed a benchmark index, the Solactive right. 2 Degree-Aligned Europe Index, a broad portfolio of sector-leading European companies aligned with a 2°C global warming scenario through 2050.

SGX To Fully Acquire BidFX, Advancing Its Global Ambitions To Offer End-To-End FX Platform And Solutions

Date 29/06/2020

• Acquisition will accelerate momentum to establish SGX as a one-stop venue for international FX OTC and futures participants
• Continued revenue growth in BidFX driven by record trading volumes and onboarding of new clients

EGX Holiday Wednesday 1 July And Thursday 2 July

Date 29/06/2020

EGX will be on holiday on Wednesday and Thursday

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Introduces Region’s First Comprehensive Sustainability Report - Report Reinforces Guiding Principles On Sustainable Finance Encourages Growth Of Sustainable Investments Opportunities In The UAE

Date 29/06/2020

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), part of ADQ, has launched today its first Sustainability Report. The report is the first across the region to be presented in such a comprehensive format and is expected to be updated annually.