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ESMA Consults On The New MiFIR And MiFID II Regimes For Third-Country Firms

Date 31/01/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets’ regulator, has launched a consultation on draft technical standards on the provision of investment services and activities in the European Union (EU) by third-country firms under MiFIR and MiFID II.

Moscow Exchange To Launch Natural Gas Futures

Date 31/01/2020

On 3 February 2020, Moscow Exchange will begin trading in a cash-settled futures contract on natural gas to create new opportunities for investment in global commodity instruments for Russian market participants and their clients.

Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions - As At 31 January 2020

Date 31/01/2020

Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JWUD1

Date 31/01/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 31.01.2020, 13-40 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 107.36) and initial margins (up to 8.75 %) for the security RU000A0JWUD1 were changed. New values are available here

Oslo Børs: Green Loan Wave Yielded Bond Record

Date 31/01/2020

Never before have so many new loans been listed on Oslo Børs during the month of January. Record inflows of green bonds have contributed to the record high activity.

OECD: International Community Renews Commitment To Multilateral Efforts To Address Tax Challenges From Digitalisation Of The Economy

Date 31/01/2020

The international community reaffirmed its commitment to reach a consensus-based long-term solution to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy, and will continue working toward an agreement by the end of 2020, according to the Statement by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS released by the OECD today.

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Results Of Latest Review Of Issuers’ Annual Report Disclosure

Date 31/01/2020

• Disclosure in issuers’ annual reports was generally satisfactory
• Areas to note include business review in MD&A, financial statements with auditors’ modified opinions, material intangible assets and using non-GAAP financial measures
• Issuers should take note that the Rules have been amended to codify some recommended disclosure from our previous reports

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Information For Firms During The Brexit Implementation Period

Date 31/01/2020

On 31 January 2020 at 11pm the UK will leave the European Union (EU) and enter an implementation period, which is due to last until 31 December 2020. During the implementation period, EU law will continue to apply. Firms and funds will continue to benefit from passporting between the UK and EEA. Consumer rights and protections derived from EU law will also remain in place.

HKEX: Exchange Publishes Consultation Paper On Corporate WVR Beneficiaries

Date 31/01/2020

• Proposal builds on recent reforms to enhance global competitiveness and encourage the development of innovative businesses
• Several additional safeguards are proposed to ensure appropriate level of shareholder protection
• Market feedback sought during three-month consultation period

ESMA: Update On Governance And Reporting Obligations Following The UK’s Withdrawal From The European Union

Date 31/01/2020