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Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Response To "Workforce Composition In Banks Needs To Be Examined" - The Straits Times, 15 August 2020

Date 19/08/2020

Dear Editor,

Growing the Singaporean Core in our Financial Sector

I thank Mr Raymond Koh for his thoughtful letter (“Workforce composition in banks needs to be examined”, 15 August).  I have asked my team to reach out to him for further views and suggestions.

HKEX: Securities And Derivatives Markets Delay Open Due To Issuance Of Typhoon Signal No. 9

Date 19/08/2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that the morning trading in its securities market, including Stock Connect trading, and derivatives market has been delayed due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 9.

Bahamas International Securities Exchange Q2 Statistical Report 2020

Date 18/08/2020

BISX is pleased to announce its BISX All-Share Index and trading statistics for the six-month period ending June 30, 2020 with comparison to the same period of 2019.

Fiserv Announces Pricing Of Secondary Offering Of Common Stock By New Omaha Holdings

Date 18/08/2020

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) (“Fiserv” or the “company”), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced today the pricing of the sale of 5,000,000 shares of the company’s common stock by New Omaha Holdings L.P. (“New Omaha”), which is owned by investment funds managed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., at a price of $100.00 per share. Fiserv is not purchasing or selling any shares in, nor will it receive any proceeds from, the offering. New Omaha will receive all of the net proceeds from the offering.

IIROC To Consult On Competency Profiles For Registered And Investment Representatives - Pan-Canadian Regulator's Profiles Will Outline Required Knowledge, Skills And Behaviours

Date 18/08/2020

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today announced the launch of its public consultation on new competency profiles for registered representatives (RR) and investment representatives (IR), which clearly outline the requirements for IIROC-registered individuals to perform effectively in their roles.

Cboe Global Markets Sees Strong Debut For New Mini VIX Futures

Date 18/08/2020

• Trading volume in Mini Cboe Volatility Index (Mini VIX) futures totals nearly 127,000 contracts for first week
• Over 20 firms participating as lead market makers
• At 1/10th the size, Mini VIX futures are designed to provide additional flexibility and precision in volatility risk management of the S&P 500® Index

SEC Names Diana Stoltzfus As Deputy Chief Accountant

Date 18/08/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Diana Stoltzfus as a Deputy Chief Accountant (Professional Practice Group) in the agency's Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA).

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Statement On Accounting For Lease Modifications (Amendment To IFRS 16)

Date 18/08/2020

We are announcing temporary relief for issuers who choose to use the amended IFRS 16 during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its aftermath.

SET Marks Third Straight Year Of Care The Bear Project, Initiates Digital Eco Calculator Kit Platform

Date 18/08/2020

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), in collaboration with 50 alliances, has carried out Care the Bear “Change the Climate Change” project for the third consecutive year and the project has managed to reduce greenhouse gas emission by 7,712 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), equal to afforesting 856,904 big trees (10 years). Care the Bear project is poised to launch easy-to-use Digital Eco Calculator Kit platform and geared up to reach out to business organizations, educational institutions and communities to encourage them to adopt low carbon management with an aim to change behavior to help reduce global warming.  

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A101LY9

Date 18/08/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.08.2020, 15-30 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 113.92) and initial margins (up to 17.5 %) for the security RU000A101LY9 were changed. New values are available here