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Japan Financial Services Agency: The Second Meeting Of The Expert Study Group On Assurance Of Sustainability-Related Financial Information (Of The Financial System Council

Date 14/03/2025

The Expert Study Group on Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council) will hold its second meeting on March 21, 2025 as follows.

1. Date: Friday, March 21, 2025, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
2. Conference room: Common Special Conference Room No.1, 13th floor, Common Government Office No.7
3. Agenda: Explanation by conference arrangement office, discussion etc.

Building On Hong Kong’s Solid Foundation As Financial Centre To Foster Development Through Collaboration Keynote Speech At The CFA Society Hong Kong’s Annual Dinner 2025 Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission, 14 March 2025

Date 14/03/2025

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. It is a privilege to address such a talented audience at this annual gathering. Each of you has played a vital role in Hong Kong's journey as a leading International Financial Centre (IFC), proudly holding the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Circular On The Release Of The “Steel Rebar Futures Rules Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange (Revised)” And Other Rules

Date 14/03/2025

The Steel Rebar Futures Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (Revised), Hot-Rolled Coil Futures Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (Revised), Wire RodFutures Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (Revised), and Stainless Steel Futures Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (Revised), having been approved by the Board of Directors of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and filed with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), are hereby issued and will come into effect on April 14, 2025.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New China Government Bond Futures Contracts

Date 14/03/2025

• The TF2512 5-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 17, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 105.585.
• The T2512 10-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 17, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 107.66.
• The TS2512 2-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 17, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 102.466.
• The TL2512 30-year China government bond futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 17, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of RMB 115.82.

Osaka Exchange: 3-Month TONA Futures Open Interest Surpasses 100,000 Contracts, Setting A New Record

Date 14/03/2025

OSE's 3-Month TONA Futures achieved an open interest milestone of 100,000 contracts, reaching 100,335 contracts on March 13, 2025. OSE's TONA is a leading Japan STIR futures market among world exchanges, with the largest trading volume and open interest.

Joint Advisory On Scammers Impersonating Officers From Monetary Authority Of Singapore, NTUC Union And Financial Institutions Representatives

Date 14/03/2025

The Singapore Police Force and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) would like to alert members of the public to scams involving impersonation of MAS officials and representatives from NTUC Union and financial institutions (i.e. Income Insurance and Unionpay staff). Since January 2025, at least six cases have been reported to the police, with total losses amounting to at least S$1.7million.

Keynote Address By CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham, FIA BOCA50

Date 14/03/2025

Thank you to Walt and the entire FIA team for inviting me here to speak at a very special FIA BOCA conference. This year, not only it is the 50th Annual International Futures Industry Conference, but it is the CFTC’s 50th anniversary since we were established by Congress as a Commission. It is an incredible honor to serve as the CFTC’s Acting Chairman during such a historic moment. I also want to thank my staff, Harry Jung, Meghan Tente, Brigitte Weyls, Taylor Foy, and Nick Elliot—I couldn’t have done this without you.

Nominations Of Directors - NZX Limited

Date 14/03/2025

NZX intends to hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, 1 May 2025 in Christchurch (and online). Further details will be advised in the Notice of Annual Meeting in due course.

SIFMA Statement On The Introduction Of The GROWTH Act

Date 13/03/2025

SIFMA and SIFMA’s Asset Management Group (SIFMA AMG) today issued the following statement from Lindsey Keljo, head of SIFMA AMG, on the introduction of the GROWTH Act:

 “We appreciate the introduction of the GROWTH Act by Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Terri Sewell (D-AL), which would remove the annual tax on mutual funds held in taxable accounts for reinvested long-term gains, resulting in tax parity between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds.  Mutual funds are a crucial tool used by millions of Americans working to save for the future. The commonsense policy changes proposed today would establish fair tax treatment of these products and allow savers who choose to invest in mutual funds to keep more of their funds invested for the long-term.”

ISDA Expands SwapsInfo To Include European CDS Trading Activity

Date 13/03/2025

ISDA has expanded its SwapsInfo derivatives database and website to include European credit default swaps (CDS) trading activity, creating a more comprehensive picture of derivatives trading in the EU, UK and US.