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Cappitech COVID-19 Update

Date 12/03/2020

Due to the unfortunate Coronavirus situation, and numerous work related restrictions put in place around the globe, many firms have been undergoing contingency reviews including reaching out to vendors about their ongoing support. At Cappitech, this has included questions about maintaining ongoing T+1 reporting deadlines as well as meeting onboarding deadlines, specifically, the April 11th go-live period for SFTR.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Changes: Update 4

Date 12/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security MGNT
Risk parameters change for the security RUSE

ECB Announces Measures To Support Bank Liquidity Conditions And Money Market Activity

Date 12/03/2020

• Series of additional longer-term refinancing operations to safeguard liquidity and money market conditions
• Operations allotted on a weekly basis and all mature on 24 June 2020 when the fourth operation of TLTRO III settles

CONSOB Adopts A Temporary Ban On Short Selling On Many Italian Shares - The Ban Shall Apply On Friday 13th March 2020

Date 12/03/2020

Consob decided to temporary prohibit short sales in 85 Italian shares (see Attachment) with resolution no. 21301 of 12 March 2020.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Changes: Update 3

Date 12/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security TATN
Risk parameters change for the security VTBR
Risk parameters change for the security SBMX
Risk parameters change for the security SBER
Risk parameters change for the security NVTK
Risk parameters change for the security NVTK
Risk parameters change for the security SU26218RMFS6
Risk parameters change for the security SU26207RMFS9
Risk parameters change for the security SU26215RMFS2

The CNMV Bans Temporarily Short Sales On 69 Shares Listed On The Spanish Stock Exchanges

Date 12/03/2020

The CNMV has decided to ban short sales during tomorrow’s trading session, 13th of March, on all liquid shares admitted to trading on the Spanish stock exchanges whose price has fallen today, March 12th, more than 10% and on all illiquid shares (in accordance to Delegated Regulation 918/2012) whose price has fallen more than 20%. The 69 shares concerned are listed in the attached annex.

IMF Managing Director Kristina Georgieva Proposes The Appointment Of Geoffrey Okamoto As First Deputy Managing Director

Date 12/03/2020

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today proposed the appointment of Geoffrey Okamoto as First Deputy Managing Director, effective March 30, 2020. The appointment is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board.

Moscow Exchange Forum 2020 To Move To Online Format - Covid 19

Date 12/03/2020

Moscow Exchange has decided to convert the Moscow Exchange Forum scheduled for 1–2 April 2020 to a new online conference format. The decision has been taken in view of ongoing efforts being undertaken in Russia and worldwide to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

ECB Banking Supervision Provides Temporary Capital And Operational Relief In Reaction To Coronavirus

Date 12/03/2020

• Banks can fully use capital and liquidity buffers, including Pillar 2 Guidance
• Banks will benefit from relief in the composition of capital for Pillar 2 Requirements
• ECB to consider operational flexibility in the implementation of bank-specific supervisory measures

Moscow Exchange Reveals Action Plan Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Date 12/03/2020

Moscow Exchange is keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 outbreak. It has developed an action plan to ensure operational continuity of its infrastructure under a variety of scenarios depending on how the health in Russia evolves.