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SIX Welcomes Acceptance By The United Kingdom And Recognition Of Respective Trading Venues

Date 03/02/2021

After being presented to the United Kingdom (UK) parliament on 13 January 2021, the regulation recognizing the equivalence of the Swiss Stock Exchange entered into force on 3 February 2021. The Swiss Federal Department of Finance (FDF) has lifted the restrictions on the UK in return.

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Notice On Night Trading Session During 2021 Spring Festival Holiday

Date 03/02/2021

According to Detailed Rules for Trading in Night Session of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, the Exchange hereby clarifies night trading session arrangement during 2021 Spring Festival holiday as follows:

No night trading session will be carried out on the night of February 10, 2021. Night trading session will be resumed on the night of February 18, 2021. The call auction session for all contracts on February 18, 2021 is from 08:55 a.m. to 09:00 a.m.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Market Misconduct Tribunal Sanctions Li Yik Shuen For Insider Dealing In Meadville Holdings Limited Shares

Date 03/02/2021

The Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) has ordered that Ms Li Yik Shuen be banned from dealing in securities in Hong Kong for two years, effective from 2 February 2021, after finding her culpable of engaging in insider dealing in the shares of Meadville Holdings Limited (Meadville) following proceedings brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

ASIC Successful Against Westpac Subsidiaries’ Appeal To High Court

Date 03/02/2021

The High Court has today confirmed that Westpac Bank subsidiaries, Westpac Securities Administration Limited (WSAL) and BT Funds Management Limited (BTFM), breached financial services laws, including the requirement to act in their clients’ best interests and the requirement to act honestly, efficiently and fairly.

New Research: Global Pandemic Brings Surge Of New And Experienced Retail Investors Into The Stock Market

Date 02/02/2021

In a year when a pandemic gripped the world, beginning and experienced retail investors flocked to the stock market using taxable, non-retirement investment accounts, according to new research by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) and NORC at the University of Chicago.

Statement From Secretary Of The US Treasury Janet L. Yellen On The Congressional Budget Office Economic Outlook Report

Date 02/02/2021

Yesterday’s CBO forecast is more evidence that we desperately need Congress to act on a rescue package.

NZX Shareholder Metrics - January 2021

Date 02/02/2021

Please see attached NZX Limited shareholder metrics for January 2021.

Statement On Director Dalia Blass Departing From The Division Of Investment Management, SEC Commissioner Elad L. Roisman

Date 02/02/2021

Dalia Blass has led the Division of Investment Management in updating many of the most important and far-reaching SEC regulations affecting investment advisers and investment companies today. She and her team have also engaged in market monitoring, as well as industry and investor outreach efforts, on an unprecedented scale. Director Blass’s commitment to investors is unparalleled, as is her dedication to this agency and her team in the Division of Investment Management. I am incredibly grateful for all she has accomplished during her tenure here and the legacy she leaves with us in the Division of Investment Management.

Nasdaq January 2021 Volumes

Date 02/02/2021

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for January 2021, on its investor relations website.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call With Mexican Finance Minister, Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez

Date 02/02/2021

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with Mexican Finance Minister Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez. Secretary Yellen expressed her desire to continue the tradition of close U.S.-Mexico coordination on economic and security issues. She also outlined her priorities, including responding effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting a robust economic recovery, fighting inequality, and forcefully addressing the threat of climate change. The Secretary noted that Mexico can be a strong partner in accomplishing these priorities, and looked forward to further engagement on shared interests, including combatting illicit finance, and facilitating economic development in Central America.