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Moscow Exchange Risk Parameters Changes - Update 2

Date 18/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

REPO risk parameters change for the security SBER

Risk parameters change for the security AFLT

Risk parameters change for the security FXTB

HKEX Chief Executive Charles Li On HKEX’s Commitment To Its Markets

Date 18/03/2020

Over the past week or so, global markets have seen heightened volatility reflecting the macro environment and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Throughout this period, HKEX’s markets have continued to operate with resilience, upholding a fair and orderly trading environment while at the same time ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues. Our clearing and risk management systems have remained fully functional, providing efficiency, reliability and transparency, at a time when this is most needed. Market safety mechanisms, such as our trading halt arrangements for after-hours options trading, have functioned as expected.

Being True To The Ideals Of Decentralization Can Help Businesses Fight Coronavirus, Says Bitfinex

Date 18/03/2020

Bitfinex, a state-of-the-art digital asset trading platform, has advocated that businesses adopt a decentralized model that promotes remote working as a means of adapting to the challenges presented by the coronavirus.

Moscow Exchange: REPO Risk Parameters Change For The Security SBER

Date 18/03/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.03.2020, 11-24 (MSK) the lower bound of the REPO rate for tenor Y0/Y1Dt (up to -84.98 %), penalty rate and IR Risk Rate (up to -0.476 rub) for the security SBER were changed. New values are available here

ECB Statement

Date 18/03/2020

With regards to comments made by Governor Holzmann, the ECB states:

The Governing Council was unanimous in its analysis that in addition to the measures it decided on 12 March 2020, the ECB will continue to monitor closely the consequences for the economy of the spreading coronavirus and that the ECB stands ready to adjust all of its measures, as appropriate, should this be needed to safeguard liquidity conditions in the banking system and to ensure the smooth transmission of its monetary policy in all jurisdictions.

Moscow Exchange Risk Parameters Changes - Update 1

Date 18/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

REPO risk parameters change for the security SBER
Risk parameters change for the security FXRU

HKEX Enhances Stock Connect With Planned Launch Of Master SPSA Service For Fund Managers

Date 18/03/2020

• New optional Master SPSA service allows pre-trade checking of China A shares on Northbound trading at a fund manager, or aggregate level, rather than at an individual fund level
• HKEX committed to invest in the continuous enhancements of Stock Connect

Moscow Exchange Risk Parameters Changes

Date 18/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security RU000A0JUV08
REPO risk parameters change for the security SBER
REPO risk parameters change for the security SBER

Bursa Malaysia Implements Enhanced Measures To Manage Impact Of Covid-19

Date 18/03/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) would like to assure all our stakeholders that the Exchange is committed towards its obligation to ensure that our marketplace operates in a fair and orderly manner, and our services are available, reliable and resilient at all times. 

Qatar Stock Exchange Has Taken Measures To Ensure Unrestricted Access To The Market For Investors And To Protect The Welfare Of Its Staff And The Community At Large

Date 18/03/2020

In line with the comprehensive strategy adopted by the State of Qatar to curb the spread of the Coronavirus “Covid – 19”, as of the 15th of March 2020 and until further notice, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)  has implemented a number of measures so that investors can continue to access the market whilst also protecting its staff.