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Derivatives Forum 2020 In Frankfurt: A Day Full Of Highlights

Date 18/03/2020

The third Derivatives Forum in Frankfurt, held on 27 February in the beautiful surroundings of the “Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten”, was a huge success. It was organised by Eurex, featuring eleven renowned co-sponsors and 550 participants from more than 180 buy- and sell-side firms, regulators and associations.
EGX Trading Session Suspended For 30 Minutes On 18 March 2020

Date 18/03/2020

It was decided to suspend Wednesday 18 March 2020 trading session for 30 minutes, as the EGX 100 Index reached a decrease of 5%.
Commodities Drop Sharply As The Global Economy Shuts Down, Energy Prices Tank As Western Europe Begins Social Isolation In Earnest, William May, Senior Economist, IHS Markit

Date 18/03/2020

After holding fairly steady between mid-February and early March, commodity prices as measured by the IHS Markit Materials Price Index (MPI), fell 3.6% last week, with market volatility hitting levels last seen during the financial panic of 2008. Aggressive moves by policymakers designed to steady markets had the opposite effect, with investors viewing their actions as confirmation of their worst fears.
EGX: Brokers Allowed To Receive Orders Via Email Or Mobile

Date 18/03/2020

As part of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) efforts for the development of the Egyptian capital market, EGX’s proposal permitting brokerage firms to receive orders via e-mail or mobile text messages has been approved by FRA provided that these means are stated in the contract and client’s declaration of responsibility documents. This is one of the measures taken by the Egyptian market in light of the global circumstances markets are going through and the precautionary measures taken to reduce the spread of covid-19.
Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security XS0114288789

Date 18/03/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.03.2020, 16-53 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 118.5471) and initial margins (up to 12.5 %) for the security XS0114288789 were changed. New values are available here

NSD Begins Disclosing Share Of Non-Resident Investment In Russian Government Bonds

Date 18/03/2020

The National Settlement Depository (NSD), part of the Moscow Exchange Group, has started publishing data on the share of Russian government bonds (OFZ) held by non-residents. Daily updates on the balances of OFZs per issue kept on accounts with the NSD will be published in the public domain.
MIAX Options - Delay Of Opening In SPY And SPIKES Targeting For 09:45

Date 18/03/2020

Due to recent market volatility, the MIAX Options Exchange will be delaying the opening in symbols SPY and SPIKES options with a targeted opening of 09:45 AM.
LME Ring Trading Update – COVID-19

Date 18/03/2020

Summary
1. This Notice informs the market of the LME’s planning regarding Ring trading in light of the continued spread of COVID-19.
MIAX Options: Updates To The SPIKES Special Settlement Auction Settlement Reference Price Opening Width And SPIKES Valid And Priority Quote Width Tables

Date 18/03/2020

Due to recent market volatility, MIAX Options has increased the maximum opening width parameters for the SPY options used in the SPIKES Special Settlement Auction. The Settlement Reference Price Opening Width and Valid and Priority Quote Width tables used for opening the SPY April 17, 2020 expiration have been adjusted accordingly.
TMX Group Pledges Support To Food Banks Canada In Response To COVID-19

Date 18/03/2020

TMX Group has donated $50,000 to Food Banks Canada, a national charitable organization dedicated to helping Canadians living with food insecurity, in support of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts across Canada.