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ECB Statement

Date 18/03/2020

With regards to comments made by Governor Holzmann, the ECB states:

The Governing Council was unanimous in its analysis that in addition to the measures it decided on 12 March 2020, the ECB will continue to monitor closely the consequences for the economy of the spreading coronavirus and that the ECB stands ready to adjust all of its measures, as appropriate, should this be needed to safeguard liquidity conditions in the banking system and to ensure the smooth transmission of its monetary policy in all jurisdictions.

Moscow Exchange Risk Parameters Changes - Update 1

Date 18/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

REPO risk parameters change for the security SBER
Risk parameters change for the security FXRU

HKEX Enhances Stock Connect With Planned Launch Of Master SPSA Service For Fund Managers

Date 18/03/2020

• New optional Master SPSA service allows pre-trade checking of China A shares on Northbound trading at a fund manager, or aggregate level, rather than at an individual fund level
• HKEX committed to invest in the continuous enhancements of Stock Connect

Moscow Exchange Risk Parameters Changes

Date 18/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security RU000A0JUV08
REPO risk parameters change for the security SBER
REPO risk parameters change for the security SBER

Bursa Malaysia Implements Enhanced Measures To Manage Impact Of Covid-19

Date 18/03/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) would like to assure all our stakeholders that the Exchange is committed towards its obligation to ensure that our marketplace operates in a fair and orderly manner, and our services are available, reliable and resilient at all times. 

Qatar Stock Exchange Has Taken Measures To Ensure Unrestricted Access To The Market For Investors And To Protect The Welfare Of Its Staff And The Community At Large

Date 18/03/2020

In line with the comprehensive strategy adopted by the State of Qatar to curb the spread of the Coronavirus “Covid – 19”, as of the 15th of March 2020 and until further notice, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)  has implemented a number of measures so that investors can continue to access the market whilst also protecting its staff.

Securities and Commodities Authority Stresses That Short Selling Is Not Permitted In The UAE Financial Markets

Date 18/03/2020

H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), chaired a meeting attended by SCA’s executive management team. H.E. Al Mansoori started the meeting by stressing the government’s efforts in providing strong stimulus packages to deal with the impacts of the current global crisis, saying that other packages will follow to empower recovery from these impacts.

Tadawul Announces The Implementation Of The Fifth And Final Tranche Inclusion In FTSE Russell As An Emerging Market In Two Phases

Date 18/03/2020

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announces the implementation of the fifth and final tranche inclusion in FTSE Russell as an Emerging Market with an inclusion factor of 25%.

SCA, ADX, And DFM Take Initiatives To Deal With Financial Market Conditions

Date 18/03/2020

Short selling activity, banned by supervisory authorities, is halted in the country’s markets.

Covid-19 Message From MexDer’s CEO, José Miguel De Dios Gómez: Notice to Clearing Members, Trading Members and Participants – Preventive Actions

Date 18/03/2020

For MexDer, Mercado Mexicano de Derivados, S.A. de C.V. (“MexDer) the safety of its employees and providing optimal services is the highest priority.