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Derivatives Service Bureau Data Shows Industry Ready For UK UPI Reporting - UPI Reporting In The UK Comes Into Force On 30 September 2024

Date 20/09/2024

The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), the global golden source of reference data for OTC derivatives, today released data indicating industry readiness for the start of UK UPI (Unique Product Identifier) reporting on 30 September 2024 under revised UK EMIR rules. The UPI is reported to trade repositories so regulators can monitor the build-up of systemic risk across the OTC derivatives market. 

Vienna Stock Exchange: Mayr-Melnhof And Wienerberger Added To ATX Global Players Index, AUSTRIACARD Included In ATX Family

Date 20/09/2024

In accordance with the rules and regulations, the composition of the ATX Global Players index has been adjusted. This means that effective from Monday, 23 September, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and Wienerberger AG will be included in the ATX Global Players. BAWAG Group AG will be excluded from the index. This is the result of a review of the company's turnover. The ATX Global Players Index is composed of those prime market companies that generate more than 20% of their revenue outside Europe. At present, these are 16 index members. The sectors currently most represented in the index are industrial goods and services (29.5%), basic industries (27%), financials (24.2%), consumer products (13.8%), as well as technology and telecom (5.4%).

The Updated Coefficients For Moscow Exchange Indices To Come Into Force

Date 20/09/2024

The following coefficients for Moscow Exchange indices come into force from September 20, 2024:

Sound Corporate Governance As Bedrock For Quality Listing Market - Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute’s 14th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference - Ms Julia Leung, Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Chief Executive Officer, 20 September 2024

Date 20/09/2024

Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to speak to you about corporate governance today. Thank you for your kind invitation.

I once heard corporate governance is like a good cup of coffee which is essential to a productive day at work. I look forward to sharing more with you today, including the initiatives in the pipeline to help our listed companies strengthen governance, protect shareholders’ interests and stay globally competitive.  

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Trading Hour Arrangements For 2024 National Day Holidays

Date 20/09/2024

In accordance with the Notice on 2024 DCE Market Holiday Arrangements, the trading hour arrangements of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for the 2024 National Day holidays are hereby notified as follows:

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission-Hong Kong Monetary Authority Joint Survey Shows Strong Rebound In Sales Of Investment Products In 2023

Date 20/09/2024

A joint survey by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on the sales of non-exchange-traded investment products by licensed corporations (LCs) and registered institutions (RIs) (Note 1) showed a 14% increase in total transaction to $4,338 billion (Note 2) in 2023 from $3,799 billion in 2022.

CFFEX: Notice On Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 20/09/2024

The following equity index futures and options contracts are delivered on September 20, 2024 at their respective final settlement prices:

• IF2409 CSI 300 index futures contracts and the IO2409 series CSI 300 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 3185.13;
• IC2409 CSI 500 index futures contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 4484.05;
• IM2409 CSI 1000 index futures contracts and the MO2409 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 4448.40;
• IH2409 SSE 50 index futures contracts and the HO2409 series SSE 50 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 2221.69.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Held A Symposium On Promoting High-Quality Development Of ETF Market And CSI A500 ETF

Date 20/09/2024

To thoroughly study and implement the guiding principles of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the new "Nine National Rules", SZSE organized a symposium on September 12. The meeting focused on promoting the high-quality development of the ETF market and building a "long-term capital, long-term investment" market system. Discussions were also held on the long-term allocation value of CSI A500 product. Representatives from 25 institutions, including funds, brokerage firms, banks, and insurance companies, attended the event. A representative from SZSE was present and delivered a speech.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 20/09/2024

• The IF2411 CSI 300 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 23, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of 3183.8.
• The IC2411 CSI 500 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 23, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of 4468.4.
• The IM2411 CSI 1000 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 23, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of 4412.8.
• The IH2411 SSE 50 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on September 23, 2024 at the listing benchmark price of 2222.4.
• The IO2509 series CSI 300 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on September 23, 2024.
• The MO2509 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on September 23, 2024.
• The HO2509 series SSE 50 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on September 23, 2024.

ASIC Reissues Regulatory Guide 121 On Doing Financial Services Business In Australia

Date 20/09/2024

Key points

• ASIC has reissued Regulatory Guide 121 Doing financial services business in Australia (RG 121) to reflect changes to the law and legislative relief granted by ASIC.
• Reissued RG 121 includes amendments to descriptions of Australian financial services (AFS) licensing exemptions and relief and updates ASIC’s guidance on the Courts’ interpretation of ‘carrying on a business in Australia’.