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Derivatives Market Calls For Change To Market Data Fees: Acuiti

Date 18/02/2021

Market data fees have increased by an average of between 50 and 100% over the past five years and almost half of sell-side organisations now spend more than $3m per year on market data, a wide-ranging study by Acuiti has found.

ISDA derivatiViews: Coming Together On Climate Risk

Date 18/02/2021

When trade associations work together to address areas of common concern, it highlights the importance of a particular issue and can lead to very positive outcomes. That is why I am so encouraged by the publication today of a landmark set of principles on financing the US transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy. These principles are the work of 11 organizations, including ISDA, and reflect the aligned views of banks, asset managers, insurers, investment funds, pension funds and other financial intermediaries on this pressing topic.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Securities Market

Date 18/02/2021

CCP NCC changes PcH_max parameter value that defines price up limit for BELU shares on Securities market starting from February 19, 2021:

Federal Reserve Board Announces Final Rule Intended To Reduce Risk And Increase Efficiency In The Financial System By Applying Netting Protections To A Broader Range Of Financial Institutions

Date 18/02/2021

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced a final rule that is intended to reduce risk and increase efficiency in the financial system by applying netting protections to a broader range of financial institutions.

SIFMA, Alongside 10 Trade Associations, Publishes Principles For A U.S. Transition To A Low-Carbon Economy

Date 18/02/2021

Today, SIFMA, as a member of the U.S. Climate Finance Working Group, published principles for a U.S. Transition to a Sustainable Low-Carbon Economy.

SIX Offers Contactless Cash Transactions At Swiss ATMs

Date 18/02/2021

Contactless transactions at ATMs are enjoying increasing demand. One of the reasons end consumers appreciate the new offer is the change in hygiene behaviour due to Covid-19. Banks, in turn, are responding to the increased customer demand.

FIA Endorses Industry Led Climate Finance Principles

Date 18/02/2021

FIA President and CEO today made the following statement on the release of the pan trade financial industry associations statement of principles Financing a U.S. Transition to a Sustainable Low-Carbon Economy:

“Climate change poses real risks to financial stability and our global economy. These risks include direct financial risks from extreme weather, as well as the transition risks associated with fundamental changes in how the world does business. FIA endorses today’s principles and commits to working with companies, other trade organizations and governments to address the pressing need of climate change."

Toronto Stock Exchange Lists World’s First Bitcoin ETF - TSX Welcomes Purpose Investments Inc. And Celebrates With A Virtual Market Close Tomorrow

Date 18/02/2021

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today announced the world's first bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), Purpose Bitcoin ETF, began trading under the symbols TSX:BTCC.B (Canadian dollar denominated ETF non-currency hedged units) and TSX:BTCC.U (U.S. dollar denominated ETF non-currency hedged units).

Aviva: UK Savings Soar Yet £225bn Remains In Non-Interest Bearing Deposits

Date 18/02/2021

• Record £125bn added to saving reserves during lockdown1, average £5,000 per household
• Interest rates remain at historically low levels2
• Bank of England estimates £1.6tr in household cash deposits - £225bn in non-interest bearing deposits3

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

Date 18/02/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.02.2021, 18-05 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 2973) and initial margins (up to 20 %) for the security KHC-RM were changed. New values are available here