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BIS: Jurisdictions Move Towards Full Implementation Of Standards For Financial Market Infrastructures

Date 09/04/2020

Yesterday the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) released an update showing that 25 of the 28 jurisdictions participating in the implementation monitoring programme have adopted measures implementing the international standards for all types of financial market infrastructures (FMIs). Since the 2019 update, two jurisdictions - Indonesia and Saudi Arabia - have completed the process of adopting measures that will enable them to implement the Principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMI) for all FMI types.

Zelig Advises Neat On Its USD11m Series A

Date 09/04/2020

FSB Reports On Its Work To Develop A Roadmap To Enhance Global Cross-Border Payments

Date 09/04/2020

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published the Stage 1 report of its project to develop a roadmap to enhance cross-border payments. This report, which is being delivered to the G20, provides an assessment of existing arrangements and challenges for global cross-border payments.

HKEX: Forfeiture Of Unclaimed Final Dividend For 2013

Date 09/04/2020

As provided in the Articles of Association of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”), any dividend unclaimed after a period of six years from the date for payment of such dividend shall be forfeited and shall revert to HKEX. Accordingly, HKEX’s final dividend for 2013 of HK$1.72 per share, payable on 27 May 2014 and remaining unclaimed on 27 May 2020, will be forfeited and will revert to HKEX.

ACER To Decide On A Common Cost Sharing Methodology For Redispatching And Countertrading Electricity In Bulgaria, Greece And Romania

Date 09/04/2020

The National Regulatory Authorities for energy in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania (the South East Europe region) asked the Agency to decide on a common methodology to share the costs of electricity redispatching and countertrading.

DTCC Comments On The Monetary Authority Of Singapore Delay To Final Phase Of OTC Derivatives Trade Reporting Implementation

Date 09/04/2020

Commenting on the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) decision to delay the final phase of OTC derivatives trade reporting implementation by one year to 1 October, 2021, Oliver Williams, Head of DTCC Data Repository (Singapore) Pte Ltd., said:

DTCC has been encouraged by the progress that the industry has made in meeting reporting obligations for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions. In today’s environment, we support MAS’ move to provide more time to non-bank financial institutions and significant derivatives holders that were to come into scope under the final phase implementation. We remain committed to assisting clients in preparing for the new deadline of 1 October 2021. Our Global Trade Repository (GTR) service is ready to help market participants address their operational and regulatory requirements as and when the final regulations go live.

University Of Exeter Spin-Out Company Secures Investment For Sustainable Mining

Date 09/04/2020

A spin-out company focussed on driving environmental sustainability in the mining and raw materials sector, founded by experts from the University of Exeter, has secured investment to help develop the business.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Urges Use Of Digital Finance And E-Payments To Support COVID-19 Safe Distancing Measures

Date 09/04/2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) urges individuals and businesses to use digital financial services and e-payments, and minimise visits to the premises of financial institutions (FIs).  This will contribute to the effectiveness of the elevated safe distancing measures announced by the Ministry of Health (MOH) last week.

ESMA Sets Out Supervisory Expectations On Publication Of Investment Funds Periodic Reports

Date 09/04/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU securities markets regulator, today issues a public statement directed at Fund Managers concerning their obligations to publish yearly and half-yearly reports.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Confirms Temporary Financial Relief For Customers Impacted By Coronavirus

Date 09/04/2020

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today confirmed a package of targeted temporary measures to help people with some of the most commonly used consumer credit products.