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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security BABA-RM

Date 03/11/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 03.11.2020, 16-51 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 21495) and initial margins (up to 22.5 %) for the security BABA-RM were changed. New values are available here

Coking Coal Futures Boom: SSY Futures Leading Broker

Date 03/11/2020

Strong volatility and new market participants helped drive a record volume of 2.193m tonnes of coking coal futures cleared on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) this October, with inter-dealer brokerage SSY Futures maintaining its position as the leading broker for both swaps and options. 

FSB Asia Group Discusses Responses To COVID-19 And Enhancing Cross-Border Payments

Date 03/11/2020

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) Asia held a virtual meeting today. Members discussed recent global and regional macroeconomic and financial market developments, including possible financial stability implications from the COVID-19 pandemic, steps to support a sound economic recovery and the need to develop exit strategies. Members considered the financial stability implications for emerging markets of broader financial market developments, including those stemming from the rising debt levels and access to dollar funding where conditions have eased thanks to coordinated action by central banks.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security PYPL-RM

Date 03/11/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 03.11.2020, 15-26 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 13067) and initial margins (up to 25 %) for the security PYPL-RM were changed. New values are available here

Non-Jordanian Ownership In Companies Listed On The Amman Stock Exchange Reached 50.2%

Date 03/11/2020

Amman Stock Exchange revealed that the value of shares bought by non-Jordanian investors at the ASE in October 2020 was JD 7.8 million, representing 9.4% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD 6.7 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments in October 2020 showed a positive value of JD 1.1 million, whereas the net of non-Jordanian investments showed a positive value of JD 153.3 million during the same month of 2019.

CPMI-IOSCO Assessment Concludes That Brazil Has Implemented The PFMI, But Recommends Further Improvements In Some Areas

Date 03/11/2020

CPMI-IOSCO assessment concludes that Brazil has implemented the PFMI, but recommends further improvements in some areas

• Brazil’s framework for financial market infrastructures are consistent with the CPMI-IOSCO Principles for financial market infrastructures. 
• The report makes recommendations where any minor gaps have been identified or where the framework could be further improved.
• The assessment reflects the status of Brazil’s framework as of 31 May 2018.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security SU29018RMFS7

Date 03/11/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 03.11.2020, 14-41 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 93.765) and initial margins (up to 10 %) for the security SU29018RMFS7 were changed. New values are available here

Amman Stock Exchange: Official Holiday On Jordan’s Election Day

Date 03/11/2020

In light of the Prime Minister announcement that election day on November 10, 2020, will be an official holiday for ministries, public departments and public and private institutions to enable  employees to exercise their right to choose members of the parliament, Kindly note the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will be closed on the above mentioned date.

Qatar Stock Exchange Launches New Analytical Tools Via Website

Date 03/11/2020

Qatar Stock Exchange today announced major new features within its website. The MarketWatch application is at the forefront of the website and is designed to be one stop market data and analytics platform. Alongside live prices and order book updates, the investor now has access to comprehensive, data rich company profiles and complete technical analysis tools for the investor.   Users are further empowered with the availability of realtime news and price alerts for those continually on the go.

Dubai Financial Market Celebrates The “Flag Day” - H.E. Essa Kazim: “This Occasion Provides An Unprecedented Example Of Loyalty Towards Our Beloved Homeland And The Astute Leadership”

Date 03/11/2020

In response to the directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today celebrated the “Flag Day”, as the UAE flag was hoisted and national anthem was played at the Trading Floor, with a controlled presence of DFM employees, investors and brokers due to the precautionary measures related to COVID-19. The majority of employees virtually took part in the event.