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Shenzhen Stock Exchange: The Securities And Fund Information Technology Application And Innovation Center Launches

Date 26/08/2020

On August 24, the launching ceremony of the Securities and Fund Information Technology Application and Innovation Center (the “Industry IT Innovation Center”) and the seminar on information technology innovation were held at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). Relevant persons in charge attended the launching ceremony of the Industry IT Innovation Center and conducted in-depth exchanges centering on strengthening the IT application and innovation within the industry. These attendees are those from the Department of Science and Technological Supervision and the Information Center of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), SZSE, China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited (CSDC), and China Securities Information Technology Service Limited Company (CSITS), as well as seven securities brokers, six industry application service providers, and six technology service providers.

ETFGI Reports Assets Invested In Actively Managed ETFs And ETPs Reached A New Record High Of US$194 Billion At The End Of July 2020

Date 26/08/2020

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that actively managed ETFs and ETPs reached a new record high of US$194 billion at the end of July. Active products gathered net inflows of US$9.16 billion during July, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$35.41 billion which is significantly more than the US$19.27 billion gathered at this point in 2019.  Assets invested in actively managed ETFs/ETPs finished the month up to 8.0%, from US$179.82 billion at the end of June to US$194.18 billion, according to ETFGI's July 2020 Active ETF and ETP industry landscape insights report, a monthly report in the annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

Japan Experiencing Higher Second Wave Of COVID-19 Cases Due To Opening Of Economy Too Soon, Says GlobalData

Date 26/08/2020

Japan is now experiencing a second wave that is much larger than the first after having COVID-19 under control for over a month. The country kept economic considerations a priority in its response to COVID-19 and fully re-opened by June 2020, a month after the first wave, which is now thought to have been too soon. This is a warning to other countries that they must not become complacent and resurgence of the pandemic is probable if the restrictive measures are relaxed too soon, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

More Clarity In Swiss Open Banking: Leading Initiatives Join Forces

Date 26/08/2020

For a number of years already, there have been various different Swiss initiatives aimed at addressing the issue of interfaces between banks and third-party providers. This involves defining corresponding banking standards that are critical for sustainable innovations in the financial sector. Starting this month, the two leading initiatives – “Common API” from the trade association Swiss Fintech Innovations (SFTI) and “b.Link” from SIX – have made their API specifications compatible in the area of payments. They are thus establishing the first official standard that is not only accepted but also already in operational use by different market participants.

Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto, LLP, The National Whistleblower Center, And Two European NGOs Dedicated To Whistleblower Rights Provide Finnish Officials Recommendations For Their Transposition Of The EU Whistleblower Directive

Date 26/08/2020

Today, the international whistleblower law firm Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto, LLP along with the National Whistleblower Center, Whistleblowing International, and the European Center for Whistleblower Rights continued its campaign to assist lawmakers in Europe to adopt specific proven protections for whistleblowers in any new legislation to be created to fulfill the requirements of the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the Protection of Persons who report Breaches of Union Law, submitting a memorandum of best practices to government officials in Finland.

MNI China Liquidity Index™ – Jumps To 84.4 In August

Date 26/08/2020

Key Points – August Report

Liquidity tightened in August, still seeing pressure from tax payments, local government bond issuance and the huge size of reverse repo maturities, the latest MNI Liquidity Conditions Index shows.

NZX Connectivity Issue - Update

Date 26/08/2020

This morning NZX experienced a further disruption similar to yesterday's related to a DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack. The systems impacted included NZX websites and the Markets Announcement Platform. As such, NZX decided to halt trading in its cash markets at approximately 11.24am.

Statement By H.E. Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi, CEO, UAE Securities And Commodities Authority, On Emirati Women’s Day

Date 26/08/2020

It is my great pleasure to start my speech by expressing my heartfelt congratulations to every Emirati mother, sister, and daughter on Emirati Women’s Day, a dear occasion for all of us. The country’s wise leadership has set an example in supporting and empowering women on the local, regional, and international levels. Undoubtedly, the greatest credit has to be associated to Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union; President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood; and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, for supporting and empowering women and families and creating opportunities for Emirati women to contribute to the country’s inclusive development in various fields.    

Opening Remarks By His Excellency Taro Aso, Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance And Minister In Charge Of Finance BG2C 2020 August 24, 2020

Date 26/08/2020

Good morning, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am Taro Aso, Deputy Prime Minister of Japan and Finance Minister. Thank you very much for attending the Blockchain Global Governance Conference and FIN/SUM Blockchain & Business, today.

Australian Investors Adapt To Challenging Market Conditions

Date 26/08/2020

Over 9 million Australians hold investments outside their home and super, with 6.6 million directly holding exchange-listed investments, according to the ASX Australian Investor Study 2020 released today.