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Borsa Istanbul: Postponement Of “BISTECH System 2.11 Version Transition” And “Removal Of Two Zeros From BIST Stock Indices"

Date 02/04/2020

Due to the current extraordinary conditions, participation in the tests for these projects have been well below desired levels. Taking into consideration all the requests from our members, data vendors, independent software companies and institutional investors, it has been decided to postpone the "BISTECH System 2.11 Version Transition" and "Two Zero Disposal from BIST Stock Indices" projects.

Dubai Financial Services Authority: Notice Of Extension Of Deadline For Consultation Paper 131

Date 02/04/2020

The DFSA has extended the deadline for providing comments on Consultation Paper No. 131 – Early Intervention, Recovery and Resolution in the DIFC to 31 May 2020.

Omnigage And ANALEC Partner To Spearhead New Wave Of Customer Engagement Innovation For Financial Institutions During COVID-19 - Telephony And Data Tools Will Solve Communication Hurdles Faced By Bank Teams Working Remotely

Date 02/04/2020

Omnigage, a provider of premium multi-channel communications solutions, and ANALEC, a global provider of research management and CRM software solutions, have teamed up to streamline customer engagement and communication capabilities for financial institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership will address business continuity and communication hurdles that research analysts and traders are facing in leveraging interaction data for both strategic and compliance purposes as firms continue to operate remotely.

CME Group Reports All-Time High ADV For March And First-Quarter 2020 - March ADV Reached Record 32M Contracts - Q1 2020 ADV Reached Record 27M Contracts

Date 02/04/2020

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today reported its March and first-quarter 2020 market statistics, showing it reached a record average daily volume (ADV) of 32.1 million contracts during the month of March, up 68% from March 2019. First-quarter 2020 ADV reached a record 27 million contracts, an increase of 45% from first-quarter 2019. Open interest at the end of March was 123 million contracts. Market statistics are available online in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

ECB Extends Review Of Its Monetary Policy Strategy Until Mid-2021

Date 02/04/2020

• Events to be postponed by six months due to coronavirus pandemic
• Conclusion of review now expected for mid-2021

CloudMargin Names David White Chief Commercial Officer - New Role To Fuel Growth, Oversee Sales And Marketing

Date 02/04/2020

CloudMargin<https://cloudmargin.com/>, creator of the world's first and only collateral and margin management solution native to the cloud, today announced that David G. White has just joined the firm in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer. White has 14 years of capital markets experience in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets and supporting technology.

FSB Members Take Action To Ensure Continuity Of Critical Financial Services Functions

Date 02/04/2020

Financial Stability Board (FSB) members continue to cooperate and take action nationally and collectively to mitigate the financial risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The FSB Plenary met telephonically on 30 March to review the numerous actions taken to support market functioning and maintain the provision of credit to households and businesses.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 02/04/2020

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 on Monday, 6 April 2020, (including the mandatory intra-day variation adjustment and margin call, if applicable), the margin levels of the following Futures Contract shall be as follows:

Investor Activity On GPW Group Markets – March 2020

Date 02/04/2020

• Increase of the value of trade in equities on the Electronic Order Book on the GPW Main Market by 59.8% YoY to PLN 25.7 billion in March 2020
• Increase of the value of trade in equities on the Electronic Order Book on NewConnect by 373.4% YoY to PLN 635.3 million in March 2020
• Increase of the volume of trade in index futures by 194.0% YoY to 1,147.4 thousand contracts in March 2020
• Increase of the volume of trade in single-stock futures by 189.3% YoY to 278.5 thousand contracts in March 2020
• Increase of the volume of trade in currency futures by 158.1% YoY to 292.2 thousand contracts in March 2020
• Increase of the volume of trade in options by 227.2% YoY to 56.3 thousand contracts in March 2020
• Increase of the total value of trade in structured products by 423.3% YoY to PLN 370.4 million in March 2020
• Increase of the total value of trade in ETFs by 1,567.2% YoY to PLN 145.6 million in March 2020
  • Increase of the value of trade in non-Treasury bonds on the Electronic Order Book on Catalyst by 24.8% to PLN 264.7 million in March 2020
  • Increase of the total volume of trade in electricity by 53.3% to 29.4 TWh in March 2020
  • Increase of the total volume of trade in gas by 20.3% YoY to 14.8 TWh in March 2020

HKEX: Adjustment Of CSPC Pharma Structured Products And Options

Date 02/04/2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited (CSPC Pharma) structured products and options to account for CSPC Pharma’s bonus shares issuance.