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Bank Of England: Activation Of The Contingent Term Repo Facility - Market Notice 24 March 2020

Date 24/03/2020

The Bank of England is today announcing the activation of the Contingent Term Repo Facility (CTRF).

22 March 2020: Update On The Market Outlook Posted On 24th February – From Dr. Shandi J Modi, IDEAglobal With A Contribution By Lord Meghnad Desai On India

Date 24/03/2020

US-Led Market Meltdown

Virtually all the specific forecasts from the 24th February outlook (see below) have occurred and/or have been exceeded.  The basis of my view “then” was the shutting down of the global supply chain from China and global under appreciation of its implications to economic and financial fundamentals, at that time. 

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security SU26230RMFS1

Date 24/03/2020

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Wholesale Distribution Steering Group - February 2020

Date 24/03/2020

The Wholesale Distribution Steering Group have the objective of overseeing the design of a new end-state model for wholesale cash distribution. This is to support the UK in an environment of declining cash volumes.

Moscow Exchange Risk Parameters Changes - Update 4

Date 24/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security SU26226RMFS9
Risk parameters change for the security FXIT

Risk parameters change for the security RSTI

Risk parameters change for the security SU26224RMFS4  

Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority Grants EGX’s Proposal To Cease Applying Circuit Breaker Upon Reaching Maximum Ceiling

Date 24/03/2020

The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved a proposal submitted by The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) to cease applying circuit breaker upon EGX100 index reaching 5% increase and continuing applying suspension of trade in case of EGX100 reaching 5% down.  The proposal was a result of a study done by EGX of international markets and reviewing a report of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) studying markets reactions to severe market fluctuations. 
 

ICYMI: CFTC Chairman Tarbert In WSJ: Volatility Ain’t What It Used To Be

Date 24/03/2020

“[F]ar from amplifying risk throughout the financial system, the derivatives markets have so far acted as shock absorbers. Unlike during the 2008 financial crisis, derivatives have internalized the impact of market swings. And while no one can predict the future, derivatives markets have been resilient in part because the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has deployed tools to help prevent financial contagion.

MIAX Options And MIAX Emerald 2X Opening And Intraday Valid And Priority Quote Spread Relief In All Symbols

Date 24/03/2020

Issue Symbol: All Symbols
Multiplier: 2X
Reason: In maintenance of a fair and orderly market.
Time: Opening and Intraday
Subject Summary: Please be advised the MIAX Regulation Department has granted 2 times opening and intraday quote parameter relief for all symbols on MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald. 

Bank Of China Teams Up With Refinitiv To Launch New Foreign Exchange Price Prediction App DeepFX - Uses Artificial Intelligence To Predict Short Term Price Movements In Major FX Pairs For Market Participants And Is Available To Global Users Of Eikon

Date 24/03/2020

Bank of China has launched DeepFX, an artificial intelligence-based foreign exchange trading signal prediction application through Eikon, the first released third-party Eikon app from a China based financial institution.

Moscow Exchange Risk Parameters Changes - Update 3

Date 24/03/2020

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security RU000A0JWK90

Risk parameters change for the security SU46020RMFS2

Risk parameters change for the security SU26207RMFS9
Risk parameters change for the security SU26218RMFS6