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Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, February 01, 2021 - Issue 38

Date 01/02/2021

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DIFC And Mastercard Partner To Enhance Cybersecurity Efforts Globally

Date 31/01/2021

• New “Cyber Forward” programme to build secure digital ecosystems through public-private partnerships
• Reinforces DIFC’s leading reputation in MEASA for cyber security, data protection and world-class regulations

Dubai Embraces The Future Of Finance With Tokenization Of Digital Assets

Date 31/01/2021

A partnership between UAE C4IR, DIFC Authority and DFSA to develop and utilize tokenization of digital assets through the use of blockchain technology

TheCityUK Responds To UK Application To Join CPTPP Trade Area

Date 30/01/2021

The UK government has announced that on Monday it will apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), with formal negotiations set to start this year.

Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 29/01/2021

Due to activity in the underlying markets upon which the Nadex contracts are based and pursuant to the authority granted in Nadex Rule 12.1(i), Nadex took the following actions:

• No EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, or GBP/USD 5-Minute contracts were listed for the 6:05pm expiration time on trade date January 25, 2021; no USD/CAD 5-Minute contracts were listed for the 6:05pm or 6:10pm expiration times on trade date January 25, 2021;

• No Gold Knock-out Touch Bracket contracts were listed until approximately 10:50am on trade date January 25, 2012.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call With Canadian Deputy Prime Minister And Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland

Date 29/01/2021

Earlier today, Secretary Janet Yellen spoke with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. During the call, Secretary Yellen affirmed the importance of close collaboration between the United States and Canada on economic policy and national security. Secretary Yellen conveyed her priorities for bolstering recovery efforts and mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting inequality and creating jobs, and forcefully addressing the threat of climate change. The Secretary also discussed the importance of the U.S.-Canada trade relationship to both economies. Secretary Yellen noted her interest in working closely with Deputy Prime Minister Freeland to advance mutual priorities through the G-7, G-20, and other international fora. Secretary Yellen shared her desire to work together as neighbors, allies, and trade partners to face the challenges ahead.         

S&P Dow Jones Indices Europe Dashboard

Date 29/01/2021

Europe  

• The S&P Europe 350® erased its gains in the final trading session, leaving the continent’s benchmark with a small loss for January. 
• Energy led among sectors of the S&P Europe 350, while Momentum led among factors. Value and Financials were among this month’s underperformers. 
• After calmer waters for the majority of January, equity volatility raised its head on both sides of the Atlantic as implied volatility measures rose to their highest since November.  

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Update

Date 29/01/2021

The current reports for the week of January 26, 2021 are now available.

Nigerian Stock Exchange Emerges Africa's Best Performing Stock Exchange In January

Date 29/01/2021

Another bottom left top right finish as the ASI ended the week, and month of January in green territory. The index kept a clean sheet all week, up +58bps on Friday, and +3.44% w/w. MTN +3.43% instrumental to Friday’s performance on sustained domestic demand, as the ticker recorded a new all-time high of N181.00. Equities ended the month +5.32% firmer. In USD terms (+7.10%), the NSE ranked 7th according to Bloomberg World Equities Index ranking.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Securities Market - Update

Date 29/01/2021

CCP NCC changes PcH_max parameter value that defines price up limit for SVET shares on Securities market starting from February 1, 2021: