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Network Of Central Banks And Supervisors Meet In Singapore To Discuss Greening The Financial System

Date 26/04/2023

The Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) held a series of meetings in Singapore on 25 and 26 April 2023 to discuss issues related to the assessment and management of climate-related financial risks and transition financing for a more sustainable economy. The meetings were hosted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and chaired by Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS and Chair of the NGFS.

MNI Indicators: MNI China Liquidity Index™ – Rises To 51.3 In April

Date 26/04/2023

Key Points – April Report

China’s interbank liquidity tightened in April but remained ample, as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) moved to stabilize conditions following Q1’s fast expansion, and firms withdrew funds to meet tax deadlines. At the same time local traders reported economic sentiment slowing, as Q1 economic data showed an uneven recovery and a weak CPI print, the latest MNI China Liquidity Survey showed.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Exchange Of Letters For Cooperation With The Bangladesh Securities And Exchange Commission (BSEC)

Date 26/04/2023

1. On April 25, 2023, the Financial Services Agency and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) exchanged letters for cooperation.

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transaction In Own Shares

Date 26/04/2023

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces that it has purchased the following number of its voting ordinary shares of 6^79/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange through its corporate stockbroker Citigroup Global Markets Limited (Citi) as part of the third tranche of its share buyback programme, as announced on 20 March 2023:

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Bans Peter Law Chi Kin For 10 Years And Fines Him $535,500

Date 26/04/2023

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Peter Law Chi Kin, a former licensed representative of Convoy Asset Management Limited (CAML), from re-entering the industry for 10 years from 26 April 2023 to 25 April 2033 for taking part in a stock manipulation scheme.  The SFC also fined Law $535,500, equivalent to the profit that he gained from participating in the scheme.

EGX Participates In Building African Financial Markets (BAFM) Conference

Date 26/04/2023

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) participated in Building African Financial Markets (BAFM) Conference in its 11th edition that was hosted this year by Zimbabwe Stock Exchange entitled - “Managing Risks in Turbulent Times”. Several economy ministers, a number of senior decision-makers in African countries, and a number of international experts participated in the conference.

Announcement On The Amendments To The Measures For Trading Management Of Dalian Commodity Exchange And The Measures For Market Maker Management Of Dalian Commodity Exchange

Date 26/04/2023

Upon discussion and approval at the 30th meeting of the 4th Board of Governors of the Dalian Commodity Exchange, the amendments to the Measures for Trading Management of Dalian Commodity Exchange and the Measures for Market Maker Management of Dalian Commodity Exchange are hereby released and will come into effect from the trading on 26 May 2023 (i.e., the night trading session at 21:00 on 25 May 2023).

Announcement On The Amendment To The Measures For The Administration Of Futures Trading Of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange

Date 26/04/2023

The Amendment to the Measures for the Administration of Futures Trading of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange has been adopted at the 29th meeting of the 7th Board of Governors of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange and filed with the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The amendment is now hereby published and shall be effective from May 26, 2023.

HKEX 2023 First Quarter Results

Date 26/04/2023

Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer said: “The year has got off to a very good start, with HKEX reporting one of its best quarters ever. Our clear strategy, commitment to offering our customers around the world more choice and opportunity and our resolute focus on our unique strength of connecting China and the World, is producing results. Despite economic fragility impacting market volumes around the world, this quarter our derivatives market has gone from strength-to-strength, we announced a range of important new strategic initiatives such as our new Specialist Technology Company listing regime and Stock Connect eligible stocks and trading calendar enhancements, and we welcomed a host of new issuers and products to our markets. As we look forward to the rest of the year, we will continue to execute on our strategy, ensuring that we are active proponents of global dialogue and connectivity, working with all our regional and international stakeholders to deliver shared sustainable success. We remain fully committed to prudently investing in our people, our operations and our markets, reinforcing our relevance and role at the heart of one of the world’s leading international financial centres."

“The Work Of The NGFS In Four Emerging Issues In Climate Change” – Opening Remarks By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore And Chairman, Network For Greening The Financial System (NGFS), At The NGFS Workshop On 26 April 2023

Date 26/04/2023

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to welcome you to the inaugural NGFS Workshop in Singapore.