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London Stock Exchange Group plc - Update on Share Buyback Programme

Date 20/03/2023

London Stock Exchange Group plc (the "Company") announces today that it has entered into an irrevocable commitment with Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") with respect to the third tranche ("Tranche 3") of the share buyback programme announced by the Company on 5 August 2022 (the "Buyback"). The first tranche of the Buyback managed by Goldman Sachs International ("Goldman Sachs") completed on 5 October 2022 and the second tranche of the Buyback managed by Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc ("Morgan Stanley") completed on 14 March 2023.

Gen Z Investors Prove Their Mettle At NUS-SGX Stock Pitch Competition 2023

Date 20/03/2023

It was a battle of wits and stock ideas at the NUS-SGX Stock Pitch Competition 2023, with a team from National University of Singapore (NUS) emerging victorious among 68 competing teams from nine pre-tertiary and tertiary institutions.

Credit Suisse Continues Operating Without Interruption In Singapore

Date 20/03/2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today that Credit Suisse Group AG (CS) will continue operating in Singapore with no interruptions or restrictions, following the announced takeover by UBS Group AG (UBS). Customers of CS will continue to have full access to their accounts and CS’ contracts with counterparties remain in force. The takeover is not expected to have an impact on the stability of Singapore’s banking system.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission And Hong Kong Monetary Authority: UBS AG’s Acquisition Of Credit Suisse AG

Date 20/03/2023

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) welcomed the announcements made by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB) early this morning (20 March) relating to the acquisition of Credit Suisse AG by UBS AG.  SNB will provide liquidity assistance to support the acquisition.

Bank Of England: Enhancements To The Provision Of US Dollar Repo Operations – Market Notice 19 March 2023

Date 19/03/2023

The Bank of England, in co-ordination with other central banks, has today decided to further enhance the provision of liquidity via the standing US dollar liquidity swap line arrangements.

Coordinated Central Bank Action To Enhance The Provision Of U.S. Dollar Liquidity

Date 19/03/2023

The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank are today announcing a coordinated action to enhance the provision of liquidity via the standing U.S. dollar liquidity swap line arrangements.

Changes At NZX Board

Date 19/03/2023

The NZX Board today announced it has withdrawn its endorsement of Rob Hamilton as Chair Elect of the NZX.

Statement By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen And Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell

Date 19/03/2023

The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell:

"We welcome the announcements by the Swiss authorities today to support financial stability. The capital and liquidity positions of the U.S. banking system are strong, and the U.S. financial system is resilient. We have been in close contact with our international counterparts to support their implementation."

UK FCA Statement In Response To An Announcement By FINMA

Date 19/03/2023

Earlier today, the Swiss authorities announced a wide range of actions to support financial stability. The FCA has been in contact with its Swiss counterparts and other UK regulatory authorities in advance of todays announcements.

Bank Of England Statement: Credit Suisse

Date 19/03/2023

We welcome the comprehensive set of actions set out by the Swiss authorities today in order to support financial stability. We have been engaging closely with international counterparts throughout the preparations for today’s announcements and will continue to support their implementation. The UK banking system is well capitalised and funded, and remains safe and sound.