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UK Financial Conduct Authority Begins Review On Data In Wholesale Markets

Date 09/03/2020

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today begun a review into the use and value of data and advanced analytics in wholesale financial markets, both now and in the future.  

SGX Reports Market Statistics For February 2020

Date 09/03/2020

• Supply-chain uncertainties drive heightened demand for risk-management solutions
• Investors continue to seek access to Emerging Asia, in particular China

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Participates In Ring The Bell For Gender Equality

Date 09/03/2020

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) yesterday rang out its opening trading bell for the global ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ for the third year in a row. The symbolic gesture was made as an expression of solidarity for female empowerment alongside over 90 stock exchanges from all around the world.

NZX Annual Meeting 2020

Date 08/03/2020

NZX advises that the following documents have been released today:

• Notice of Annual Meeting 2020
• Proxy Form for the Annual Meeting 2020

DIFC Reports Record Growth In 2019

Date 08/03/2020

• Total number of companies rises 14% to 2,437 from 2018 - with growth of 32% since 2017, the Centre is on track to achieve its 2024 target
• The DIFC is now home to a community of 25,600 people; over 2,000 new jobs created in 2019
• Exceptional growth driven by a robust ecosystem fosters financial sector diversification, global partnerships and investment in FinTech and Innovation
• Four-fold growth takes number of financial innovation firms to 129
• New enactments including DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS) set to transform the way the Centre attracts and retains talent, in line with global best practice
• Market size from DIFC activities surpasses $700 billion (AED 2.5 trillion)

The Countdown To The Final Ceremony Of Qatar Stock Exchange’s Financial Education Competition 2020 Begins

Date 08/03/2020

The countdown to the final ceremony of QSE’s annual financial education competition begins. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday March 17, 2020.

Tehran Stock Exchange Weekly Market Review 29 February 2020 To 4 March 2020

Date 07/03/2020

Click here to download Tehran Stock Exchange's weekly market review.

DTCC Executives On International Women's Day

Date 07/03/2020

In recognition of International Women’s Day 8 March 2020, Michael Bodson, President & CEO of Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), and Keisha Bell, Head of Diverse Talent Management and Advancement, said:

Michael Bodson, DTCC President & CEO

“At DTCC, we’re deeply committed to advancing equality by continuing to introduce policies and practices that promote a workplace where we can challenge the status quo, welcome unique perspectives and address unconscious bias. The theme for International Women’s Day this year is Each for Equal, indicating that individually, we are responsible for our own actions but collectively, we can work to create a gender—and actually, all diversity—equal world.  Firms must drive the change they want to see and take steps to achieve it.  This is not only the right thing to do, but it is also critical to the long-term success of our company and our industry.”

Nadex Adds Gold And Crude Oil Touch Bracket (“Knockout”) Contracts

Date 06/03/2020

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and section §40.6(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commission under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”) submitted to the Commission on March 6, 2020 its intent to list Touch Bracket (also known as “Knockout”) Contracts, to its listing of Gold and Crude Oil products.  This self-certification will become effective March 23, 2020.   

New York Governor Cuomo Announces New Directive Requiring New York Insurers To Waive Cost-Sharing For Coronavirus Testing - Currently All COVID-19 Tests Conducted At The State's Wadsworth Lab Are Fully Covered - New Yorkers Receiving Medicaid Coverage Will Not Be Expected To Pay A Co-Pay For Any Testing Related To COVID-19 - Outlines Series Of Other Actions That Health Insurers Should Take, Including Keeping New Yorkers Informed About Available Benefits And Offering Telehealth Medical Advice And Treatment

Date 06/03/2020

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new directive by the State Department of Financial Services requiring New York health insurers to waive cost sharing associated with testing for novel coronavirus including emergency room, urgent care and office visits. The Governor also announced New Yorkers receiving Medicaid coverage will not be expected to pay a co-pay for any testing related to COVID-19. These actions will help ensure that cost does not serve as a barrier to access to COVID-19 testing for any New Yorker. Currently all COVID-19 tests being conducted at the State's Wadsworth Lab are fully covered.