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ASX Monthly Activity Report - March 2020

Date 06/04/2020

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and warrant trades)

• In March 2020, the average daily number of trades was 96% higher than the pcp. The average daily value traded on-market of $10.5 billion was up 111% on the pcp. 
• Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 4.1% in March (compared to 0.3% in the pcp). 
• Expected future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in March was an average of 36.6 (compared to 12.1 in the pcp).

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Brings Forward The Date Of Disclosure Of Its Foreign Exchange Intervention Operations

Date 06/04/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will commence disclosure of its foreign exchange (FX) intervention operations in April 2020, instead of July 2020 as previously announced. The disclosure seeks to enhance the market’s understanding of the actions that MAS has undertaken to implement its monetary policy stance, while preserving MAS’ operational effectiveness. The date of disclosure has been brought forward to provide more timely information to the market, and align with MAS’ monetary policy cycle.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: Information On COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Date 06/04/2020

For those facing difficulties with cash flow as impact of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic spreads

Financial Services Agency (FSA) has made a leaflet for those facing difficulties with cash flow as impact of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic spreads.

 Banks are providing timely and flexible cash flow support for companies and individuals. Please actively consult with your main banks.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Issues Warning To Tiger Brokers And Six Firms For Anti-Money Laundering Breaches

Date 06/04/2020

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a formal warning to NZX-accredited broker Tiger Brokers (NZ) Limited for failing to have several adequate anti-money laundering protections in place.

Central Bank Of The UAE, Financial Services Regulatory Authority Of Abu Dhabi Global Market And Dubai Financial Services Authority ( Issues A Joint Guidance For Banks And Finance Companies On The Application Of IFRS9 During COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 05/04/2020

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) of Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”), collectively the “Authorities”, have today issued joint guidance for banks and finance companies in relation to the application of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (“IFRS 9”) during the current circumstances caused by COVID-19.

Saudi Aramco Announces The Appointment Of A Board Member

Date 05/04/2020

Saudi Aramco announces the appointment of Mr. Mark A. Weinberger to its Board of Directors as an independent Board member pursuant to Council of Ministers resolution Number 492 dated 7/8/1441H (corresponding to 31/3/2020G). The appointment is effective from the date hereof.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review - 28 March 2020 To 30 March 2020

Date 04/04/2020

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

US Federal Agencies Encourage Mortgage Servicers To Work With Struggling Homeowners Affected By COVID-19

Date 03/04/2020

The federal financial institution regulatory agencies and the state financial regulators issued a joint policy statement providing needed regulatory flexibility to enable mortgage servicers to work with struggling consumers affected by the Coronavirus Disease (referred to as COVID-19) emergency. The actions announced today by the agencies inform servicers of the agencies' flexible supervisory and enforcement approach during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding certain communications to consumers required by the mortgage servicing rules. The policy statement and guidance issued today will facilitate mortgage servicers' ability to place consumers in short-term payment forbearance programs such as the one established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

IIROC COVID-19 FAQs (As Of April 3, 2020)

Date 03/04/2020

To support transparency and help IIROC Dealer Members with compliance and the protection of their clients, this document answers questions we have received relating to issues associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Through these FAQs, IIROC is providing guidance and information regarding situations where temporary relief from the rules identified below may be available. (For further information on temporary relief, and the process to be followed in requesting such relief, please refer to IIROC Rules Notice 20-0063, COVID-19 Related Exemptions from IIROC Rules, March 31, 2020) This relief does not extend beyond the identified requirements noted below. IIROC is closely monitoring the situation and will determine if additional relief or guidance is necessary and these FAQs will be updated accordingly. As coronavirus-related risks decrease, IIROC Dealer Members should expect to return to meeting any regulatory obligations for which relief has been provided. When appropriate, IIROC will publish a Notice announcing a termination date for the temporary relief.

Nadex Refrains From Listing Certain Contracts

Date 03/04/2020

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(h), Nadex took the following actions: