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Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar Named As New Non-Executive Chairman Of Bursa Malaysia

Date 17/04/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) wishes to announce the retirement of Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen (“Datuk Shireen”) as Public Interest Director and Non-Executive Chairman and Datin Mariam Prudence Yusof (“Datin Mariam”) as Public Interest Directors and Independent Non-Executive Directors of Bursa Malaysia on 30 April 2020.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Stock Index Futures And Stock Index Options Contract

Date 17/04/2020

• The IF2012 CSI 300 stock index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on April 20, 2020 at the base price of 3697.8.
• The IC2012 CSI 500 stock index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on April 20, 2020 at the base price of 5033.2.
• The IH2012 SSE 50 stock index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on April 20, 2020 at the base price of 2671.4.
• The IO2007 series CSI 300 stock index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on April 20, 2020.

Statement By Japan’s Minister For Financial Services, On Maintaining The Function Of The Financial System And Financial Markets Under The Declaration Of A State Of Emergency Responding To The Spread Of COVID-19

Date 17/04/2020

On April 7, 2020, responding to the COVID-19 epidemic spreads, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency covering Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka. On April 16, 2020 the Japanese government expanded the state of emergency effective for the selected prefectures to the entire nation.

CFFEX: Notice On Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 17/04/2020

The following equity index futures and options contracts are delivered on April 17, 2020 at their respective final settlement prices:

• IF2004 CSI 300 index futures contracts and the IO2004 series CSI 300 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 3849.47;
• IC2004 CSI 500 index futures contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 5341.41;
• IH2004 SSE 50 index futures contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 2814.37.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Proposes Help For Motor Finance And High Cost Credit Customers

Date 17/04/2020

The FCA has today announced another proposed package of measures to directly support consumers facing payment difficulties due to coronavirus (Covid-19). The range of targeted temporary measures cover motor finance and high cost credit agreements, which include: high-cost short-term credit (including payday loans), buy-now pay-later (BNPL), rent-to-own (RTO) and pawnbroking.

SGX Enhances Business Processes And Encourages Greater Use Of Online Services Amid COVID-19

Date 17/04/2020

• CDP Customer Service Centre will be closed from 18 April 2020 until further notice. All services will be provided through internet, phone and mail.   
• SGX will minimise face-to-face interaction between investors, member firms and SGX staff.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Urges Customers To Minimise Visits To Premises Of Financial Institutions

Date 17/04/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has urged customers of financial institutions (FIs) to minimise visits to their premises during the current circuit breaker period. This is in line with the guidance issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on 14 April 2020 to minimise people moving around.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Information On COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Date 17/04/2020

Update of the English website may take a little time. For the latest information, please refer to our Japanese website.

Financial Services Regulatory Authority And Ontario Securities Commission Provide Update On Syndicated Mortgage Investments

Date 16/04/2020

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) are notifying market participants about new timing for the transfer of regulatory oversight of certain syndicated mortgage investments to the OSC.

IIROC Extends Implementation Of Its Plain Language Rulebook - Regulator Will Also Revise Deadlines To Harmonize Its Rules With The CSA's Client Focused Reforms

Date 16/04/2020

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) will revise its implementation dates for key initiatives, to coincide with plans from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to extend implementation deadlines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.