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Toronto Stock Exchange And TSX Venture Exchange Announce Relief Measures For Listed Issuers In Response To COVID-19

Date 23/03/2020

TMX Group exchanges Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) today announced temporary blanket relief measures for TSX and TSXV listed issuers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Effective immediately, these measures are designed to lessen the administrative burden on public companies during the current crisis and provide greater flexibility in dealing with market volatility.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Statement On UK Markets

Date 23/03/2020

The FCA is working with international counterparts in the US, EU and elsewhere so that markets can remain open and orderly, and so they can continue to perform their essential role in supporting businesses, governments, jobs and the broader economy.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s Statement Following A G20 Ministerial Call On The Coronavirus Emergency

Date 23/03/2020

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the following statement today following a conference call of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors:

“The human costs of the Coronavirus pandemic are already immeasurable and all countries need to work together to protect people and limit the economic damage. This is a moment for solidarity—which was a major theme of the meeting today of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.

BOX Exchange Market Wide Circuit Breaker Halt Methodology

Date 23/03/2020

In the event of a Market Wide Circuit Breaker Halt, BOX Exchange LLC (“BOX”) will determine obvious error submissions based on the time BOX’s system completed the processing of the Market Wide Circuit Breaker Halt as the official halt time. The BOX is not amending its process with respect to obvious error reviews. 

A Joint Statement By UK Banks And The Bank Of England On Covid-19

Date 23/03/2020

The Bank of England and the major banks are here to help businesses and households bridge through this difficult period and keep financial hardship to a minimum.

IOSCO Report Examines How Existing Regulatory Principles Could Apply To Stablecoins

Date 23/03/2020

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions today published a report identifying the possible implications of global stablecoin initiatives for securities markets regulators.

Athens Exchange Group Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update

Date 23/03/2020

During this critical period, the impact of the pandemic on the global economy and the upheaval in financial markets across the world, have brought on significant changes in our everyday and professional life.

Nasdaq Statement On Nordic And Baltic Operations - All Nasdaq Nordic And Baltic Markets Remain Fully Operational - Maintains Strong Commitment To Protect Health And Safety Of Employees, Clients, Partners

Date 23/03/2020

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today issued the following statement regarding its Nordic and Baltic market operations as part of the company’s continuity plan in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus:

Markets Remain Open: All Nasdaq Nordic and Baltic equity, fixed income and derivative markets remain fully operational and open during regular trading hours. Exchanges play an important role in the economy. In times of uncertainty and high volatility, it is particularly important to offer a platform for investors to manage their risks by providing the ability to move in and out of their positions and for companies to continue to raise capital."

BME’s Pre-Market Environment Adds Three New Companies And Two Partners

Date 23/03/2020

• These additions mark the start of the Growth segment, aimed at companies with a broader trajectory
• Already 31 firms make up the programme: 16 companies and 15 partners

Federal Reserve Board Announces Technical Change To Support The U.S. Economy And Allow Banks To Continue Lending To Creditworthy Households And Businesses

Date 23/03/2020

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced a technical change to support the U.S. economy and allow banks to continue lending to creditworthy households and businesses.