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FESE: European Exchanges Will Remain Open

Date 17/03/2020

The FESE membership, comprising of Exchanges across Europe, are not immune from the effects triggered by the rapid spread of Covid-19 and its impact on the economic environment. Whilst this situation is not without its challenges for exchanges, it is crucial that the markets remain open.

The AMF Announces A Short Selling Ban For One Month

Date 17/03/2020

In the light of the outbreak of Coronavirus and its consequences on the economy and financial market in France, the Autorité des marchés financiers has decided to ban the creation or increase of short net positions with immediate effect.

Phemex Launch GOLD/USD Pair To Hedge Against BTC’s Volatility - First Crypto Derivatives Exchange To Allow People To Trade Gold Perpetual Contracts With Up To 100X Leverage

Date 17/03/2020

Singapore-based cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Phemex, has today unveiled its latest product: a proprietary perpetual contract pegged on gold and settled in nominal USD.

Moscow Exchange: Calculation Methodology For The MOEX 15 Index To Take Effect On 24 March

Date 17/03/2020

On 24 March 2020 the Calculation Methodology for the MOEX 15 Index approved by Executive Board on 15 March 2019 will come into force.

ESMA: Opinion On Proposed Emergency Measure By CNMV Under The Short Selling Regulation

Date 17/03/2020

In accordance with Article 44(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010, the Board of Supervisors has adopted the following opinion:

I. Legal basis

1. In accordance with Article 27(2) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps1 (the Regulation), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) shall within 24 hours of the notification made by a competent authority under Article 26 of that Regulation, issue an opinion on whether it considers the measure or proposed measure is necessary to address the exceptional circumstances as further specified in Article 24 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 918/2012 of 5 July 2012. 
2. In accordance with Article 44(1) of the ESMA Regulation the Board of Supervisors has adopted this opinion.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Commences Implementation Of Remote Working - The Move Is In Line With Its Strategy Towards Digital Transformation And Efficient Operational Management To Ensure Business Continuity

Date 17/03/2020

The Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX) have announced the launch of remote working for its employees. This follows the long-term development of a new technical communication system that allows complete business continuity for employees that will meet all challenges and circumstances.

BME: Home Capital Rentals SOCIMI Receives Favourable Report From MAB

Date 17/03/2020

The Coordination and Admissions Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has submitted to the Board of Directors a favourable report on HOME CAPITAL RENTALS SOCIMI, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company.

Federal Reserve Board Announces Establishment Of A Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF) To Support The Flow Of Credit To Households And Businesses

Date 17/03/2020

The Federal Reserve Board announced today that it will establish a Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF) to support the flow of credit to households and businesses. Commercial paper markets directly finance a wide range of economic activity, supplying credit and funding for auto loans and mortgages as well as liquidity to meet the operational needs of a range of companies. By ensuring the smooth functioning of this market, particularly in times of strain, the Federal Reserve is providing credit that will support families, businesses, and jobs across the economy. The CPFF will provide a liquidity backstop to U.S. issuers of commercial paper through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that will purchase unsecured and asset-backed commercial paper rated A1/P1 (as of March 17, 2020) directly from eligible companies.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0ZYAP9

Date 17/03/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 17.03.2020, 16-39 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 90.71) and initial margins (up to 15 %) for the security RU000A0ZYAP9 were changed. New values are available here

Cboe Options Exchange Completes Electronic-Only Trading Day Without Incident

Date 17/03/2020

Yesterday’s transition of Cboe Options Exchange (C1) to an all-electronic trading mode took place as designed and without incident. C1, along with all of Cboe’s options, futures and equities markets, remained orderly throughout the day, notwithstanding the continued extreme market conditions, including a market-wide circuit breaker trading halt just seconds after yesterday morning’s open.