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Charles Li Direct: And What Of Tiny, Brilliant Hong Kong?

Date 05/06/2020

China’s recent decisions on Hong Kong’s national security legislation and US sanction threats have become the focus of global media attention. One of the key questions everyone is asking is whether these developments will affect Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre. In this regard, HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li shares some thoughts in his latest blog.

FTSE SET Index Series June 2020 Semi-Annual Review

Date 05/06/2020

• Two additions to the FTSE SET Large Cap Index
• Six additions to the FTSE SET Mid Cap Index
• Nine additions to the FTSE SET Shariah Index

Moscow Exchange: REPO Risk Parameters Changes For The Security MTLR

Date 05/06/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

REPO risk parameters change for the security MTLR

REPO risk parameters change for the security MTLR Update 1

REPO risk parameters change for the security MTLR Update 2

FREĠNAN Secures Further Funding To Accelerate Growth In AI Driven Analytics

Date 05/06/2020

FREĠNAN, a FinTech company that exploits the advances in machine learning (ML) and big data to support the wealth management sector, has secured a second investment round to accelerate its growth.

ESMA Notes That Moscow Exchange Meets MiFID II/MiFIR Transparency Criteria

Date 05/06/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has determined that Moscow Exchange instruments comply with the post-trade transparency requirements under MiFID II/MiFIR.

Reply To Singapore Parliamentary Question On Convertible Bonds

Date 05/06/2020

Question:

To ask the Prime Minister whether MAS will review if convertible bonds should be issued, marketed, sold or traded to retail investors in light of the complexity and risks associated with these hybrid securities.

Overview Of The Japanese Major Banks’ Financial Results As Of March 31, 2020

Date 05/06/2020

Following the announcements by major banks, etc. of their financial results as of March 31, 2020, the FSA has compiled the figures, etc. announced by these banks.

Malawi Stock Exhange Monthly Market Performance Report - May 2020

Date 05/06/2020

Click here to download Malawi Stock Exhange's monthly market performance report.

Japan Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission’s Initiatives 2020-2022

Date 05/06/2020

At present, capital markets are undergoing substantial changes:

• Regarding structural changes, an increase in the number of offshore investments and the globalization of companies, such as diversifying corporate operations towards overseas subsidiaries and outsourcing, are further accelerating the globalization of capital markets and closer integration of various financial markets. 
• Regarding fund flows, amidst the global ultra-low interest rate environment is driving the flow of funds into higher-risk and lower-liquidity funds, increase in international tensions and geopolitical risks exacerbate the uncertainty in the global economic outlook.
• Furthermore, rapid progress of digitalization is having a significant impact on all capital markets and market participants. Financial institutions are being pressed to overhaul their business models due to progress in technology, such as AI, and in the utilization of data. The market landscape is being transformed as a result of the proliferation of algorithmic and high-speed trading. In addition, new products and transactions, such as crypto-assets, are emerging.

Reply To Singapore Parliamentary Question On Healthcare Insurance During COVID-19

Date 05/06/2020

Question:

To ask the Prime Minister whether the Government will advise healthcare insurers to provide a one-off extension of hospitalisation policies to cover elective surgeries that have been postponed due to the COVID-19 circuit breaker restrictions.