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FSB Consults On Guidance On Assessing The Adequacy Of Financial Resources For CCP Resolution

Date 04/05/2020

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a public consultation report on Guidance on financial resources to support CCP resolution and on the treatment of CCP equity in resolution. The guidance will assist central counterparty (CCP) resolution authorities.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security XS0088543193

Date 04/05/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 04.05.2020, 14-32 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 176.4372) and initial margins (up to 7.5 %) for the security XS0088543193 were changed. New values are available here

CME Group Reports April 2020 Monthly Market Statistics

Date 04/05/2020

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today reported April 2020 market statistics, showing it reached average daily volume (ADV) of 17.8 million contracts during the month. Open interest at the end of April was 119.7 million contracts. Market statistics are available online in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

Boerse Stuttgart Records April Turnover Of Around EUR 9 Billion - All Asset Classes Show Significant Increase In Trading Volume Compared To April 2019

Date 04/05/2020

Based on the order book statistics, Boerse Stuttgart generated turnover of around EUR 9 billion in April 2020 – an increase of over 60 per cent compared to the same month of the previous year.

The Spanish Exchange Traded 30.60 Bn Euros In April (-37.6%) On 3.4 Million Trades (+18.1%) - Monthly Trading Statements For BME Markets

Date 04/05/2020

• The trading volume in the first four months totaled 160.26 billion, up 1.7%
• On April 15th, the Spanish securities market supervisor (CNMV) agreed to extend the ban on short selling
• Fixed Income trading registers an increase of 14% compared to April 2019
• The value of trading in IBEX 35 and Mini IBEX 35 Futures to the end of April grows by 20.2% and 55.9%, respectively

European Investment Bank Group Outlines Finance And Advisory Support For Health In Response To COVID-19 At Global Pledging Conference

Date 04/05/2020

Union-led global Pledging Conference

• International partners pledge support for urgent funding to develop effective coronavirus vaccines and build capacity for early manufacturing at scale of diagnostics, vaccines and treatments
• Pledging Conference follows recent new EIB supported initiatives including agreements with the WHO, CEPI and the UN-Habitat

Decisions Taken By The Governing Council Of The ECB (In Addition To Decisions Setting Interest Rates)

Date 04/05/2020

Monetary policy

Extended timeline for the monetary policy strategy review

On 2 April 2020 the ECB communicated the decision taken by the Governing Council to extend the timeline for the review of its monetary policy strategy given the need for the Eurosystem as a whole to prioritise all its efforts on addressing the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The conclusion of the strategy review will accordingly be postponed from the end of 2020 to mid-2021. A related press release is available on the ECB’s website.

Ljubljana Stock Exchange Monthly Statistical Report - April 2020

Date 04/05/2020

Click here to download the monthly statistics of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange for April 2020.

Regulator’s Column: SGX RegCo’s Expectations On Information To Be Provided To Shareholders In Connection With A General Offer

Date 04/05/2020

Issuers may apply to Singapore Exchange (SGX) to seek a delisting for a variety of reasons and strategic impetuses. Various mechanisms may also be utilised to privatise an issuer, such as, a general offer under the Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers (“General Offer”). The Listing Rules stipulate the requirements that must be satisfied before SGX will agree to the delisting (“Delisting Rules”). On 11 July 2019, following consultations with market participants and the public, Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) amended the Delisting Rules to enhance minority shareholder protection. SGX RegCo also published a Regulator’s Column on 11 July 2019 to clarify the applicability of the Delisting Rules to a delisting through a General Offer (available here). 

Celsius Raises The Gold Standard With Tether Gold

Date 04/05/2020

Tether Gold (XAU₮), a digital asset providing ownership of physical gold (XAU) custodied in Switzerland, is now available on Celsius Network, the industry-leading cryptocurrency interest-earning platform and mobile app.