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HKEX: Exchange Launches E-training AAAAAnd Publishes Guidance Materials On ESG Reporting

Date 06/03/2020

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), has published the following updated guidance materials on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting:

Cappitech’s Tips And Checklist For SFTR Implementation Success

Date 06/03/2020

With just over a month to go until the SFTR go-live date for some market participants, most notably banks and many investment firms, regulatory reporting, best execution analysis and business intelligence market leader, Cappitech, has put together some tips and tricks for firms getting ready to report now or later in the year. Below is a brief summary. Full details can be found here.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Announces Proposals To Improve Climate-Related Disclosures By Listed Companies

Date 06/03/2020

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published proposals outlining new climate-related disclosure requirements for premium listed issuers.

Bursa Malaysia Launches “Equality For Equity” Campaign To Reduce The Gender Investing Gap In The Equity Market

Date 06/03/2020

To mark the annual “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality”, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) today launched its “Equality for Equity” campaign designed to raise awareness on the importance of equal access to investment opportunities and to reduce the gender investing gap in the Malaysian equity market.

ACER Publishes Its Analysis On Tariff Network Code Implementation For Gas In Austria

Date 06/03/2020

The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has published its 26th report on the implementation of the Network Code on Harmonised Transmission Tariff Structures for Gas, which presents the analysis of the Agency for the transmission system of Austria.

Moscow Exchange To Acquire Stake In e-FX Trading Platform

Date 06/03/2020

On 5 March, Moscow Exchange’s Supervisory Board approved the purchase of a minority stake in BierbaumPro AG and approved an agreement under which the Exchange will consolidate ownership of up to 100% of BierbaumPro’s equity over a period of three years. The final price for 100% of the company’s equity will depend on Bierbaumpro’s operational and financial performance.

Taiwan Futures Exchange Newsletter - March 2020

Date 06/03/2020

The average daily trading volume of TAIFEX Nasdaq-100 Futures reached a record high of 3,371 contracts in February, presenting substantial month-over-month growth of 72.6% and with foreign participation climbing to more than 30%. In the midst of volatile U.S. cash markets, TAIFEX’s U.S. index products have been catering to investors seeking to hedge their exposures in the U.S. market. The average daily trading volume of TAIFEX DJIA Futures and S&P 500 Futures also surged to 13,192 contracts and 1,660 contracts in February, respectively; both posted second high since their debut in 2017.

Moscow Exchange Announces Results For The Full Year 2019

Date 06/03/2020

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) today announces its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the year ended 31 December 2019. The Derivatives, Bond and Equities Markets posted substantial increases in fee and commission (F&C) income. Solid performance across other markets and a steady increase of assets under custody helped MOEX achieve another year of record F&C income, sustaining double-digit growth.

Osaka Exchange: Launch Of Options Calculator

Date 06/03/2020

Eight Independent Candidates Nominated For MOEX Supervisory Board

Date 06/03/2020

At its meeting on 5 March 2020, the Supervisory Board of Moscow Exchange set the date of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) as 28 April 2020. The record date for participation in the AGM is 3 April 2020.