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Shenzhen Stock Exchange Seeks Public Comments On Guidelines For Sustainable Development Report To Further Consolidate The Foundation For The High-Quality Development Of Listed Companies

Date 01/03/2024

On February 8, SZSE formulated and issued the Self-Regulatory Guidelines No.17 for Companies Listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange - Sustainable Development Report (for Trial Implementation) (Exposure Draft) (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines for Sustainable Development Report”) to solicit comments from the market. This is an important measure for SZSE to implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress, the Central Economic Work Conference and the Central Financial Work Conference and fully, accurately and comprehensively carry out the new development concept. With this measure, SZSE aims to standardize the disclosure requirements for sustainable development information of listed companies, instruct listed companies to practice the concept of sustainable development and promote the improvement of the quality of listed companies. This helps give full play to the hub function of the capital market, guides the gathering of factors in the field of sustainable development, further builds industrial clusters with sustainable investment value and facilitates the realization of the strategic goals of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”. It also drives the enhancement of governance ability, competitiveness, innovation ability, anti-risk ability, medium and long-term sustainable development ability and long-term stable return ability of listed companies, enhances listed companies’ attraction to long-term capital and further consolidates the foundation for the high-quality development of listed companies.

Preliminary Report On Foreign Holdings Of U.S. Securities At End-June 2023

Date 29/02/2024

Preliminary data from the June 2023 benchmark survey of foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities were released today on the Treasury website here. Final survey results, which will include additional detail as well as possible revisions to the preliminary data, will be reported on April 30, 2024.  The survey was undertaken jointly by Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.  The next annual survey will cover holdings at the end of June 2024; preliminary data are expected to be released by February 28, 2025.

SEC Charges Lordstown Motors With Misleading Investors About Company’s Flagship Electric Vehicle - Company’s Former Auditor Charged With Violating Auditor Independence Standards

Date 29/02/2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Lordstown Motors Corp. with misleading investors about the sales prospects of Lordstown’s flagship electric pickup truck, the Endurance. Lordstown, which filed for bankruptcy in 2023, went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in 2020.

Nominations Of Directors – NZX Limited

Date 29/02/2024

NZX intends to hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, 18 April 2024 in Auckland (and online). Further details will be advised in the Notice of Annual Meeting in due course.

US Federal Agencies Host 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference

Date 29/02/2024

The federal bank regulatory agencies and the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco and Chicago will host the 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference in Portland, Oregon, March 4 to 7.

Annual Revision Of GPW Benchmark Indices

Date 29/02/2024

GPW Benchmark announces the annual revision of WIG20, mWIG40, sWIG80 and WIG30 indices portfolios. Changes will come into force after close of business on March 15, 2024.

US Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Issues Second And Third Quarter 2024 CRA Evaluation Schedule

Date 29/02/2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released its schedule of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluations to be conducted in the second and third quarters of 2024.

SIFMA Welcomes The Introduction Of Bipartisan E-delivery Legislation In The Senate

Date 29/02/2024

SIFMA today issued the following statement from president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. on the introduction in the Senate of the bipartisan bill, The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2024 that would direct the SEC to promulgate rules to expand access to electronic delivery of certain required financial disclosures, while ensuring investors still have the option to receive paper delivery:

“The time is overdue to make electronic delivery the default means for delivering investor communications, while giving investors the power to choose paper delivery if preferred. Survey results show that a large majority of retail investors, regardless of income or age, want e-delivery for its environmental benefits, speed, and convenience. SIFMA commends Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) for introducing The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2024, the Senate companion to legislation introduced in the House last year. This important bipartisan legislation is the natural next step in modernizing the SEC’s framework in light of changing investor preferences and technology.”

BIS: Basel Committee Agrees To Revisions To Basel Core Principles, Consults On Addressing Window-Dressing In The G-SIB Framework And Reaffirms Expectation About Basel III Implementation

Date 29/02/2024

• Basel Committee approves revisions to Core principles for effective banking supervision.
• Decides to consult on potential measures to address window-dressing behaviour by some banks in the context of the framework for global systemically important banks.
• Reaffirms expectation that all aspects of Basel III will be implemented in full, consistently and as soon as possible.

SEC Investor Advisory Committee To Discuss Proposals To Improve Equity Market Structure And Examine The Use Of Materiality As A Disclosure Standard

Date 29/02/2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on March 7 at 10 a.m. ET at the SEC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The meeting will also be webcast on the SEC website.