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Bank Of England Launches Contingent Term Repo Facility

Date 24/03/2020

In response to financial market conditions the Bank of England is today activating the Contingent Term Repo Facility (CTRF) - a temporary enhancement to its sterling liquidity insurance facilities.

London Stock Exchange Second Price Monitoring Extension

Date 24/03/2020

A second and final Price Monitoring Extension has been activated in this security. The auction call period is extended in this security for a further 5 minutes.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On Bank Branch Opening

Date 24/03/2020

The FCA continues to work closely with the Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority, HM Treasury and other central government bodies to support the measures to manage the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

London Stock Exchange Price Monitoring Extension

Date 24/03/2020

The auction call period has been extended in this security by 5 minutes.

Opening Statement Of CFTC Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz Before The Energy And Environmental Markets Advisory Committee

Date 24/03/2020

Good morning, and welcome to the Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC or Committee).  This is a challenging time for our nation and financial markets. I thank the Committee members and associate members for joining us today.

Statement On The Passing Of Judge Stanley Sporkin, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, March 24, 2020

Date 24/03/2020

Stanley Sporkin was a giant, as a lawyer, judge and, most of all, public servant. He brought integrity and discipline to our markets.  Investors, and all of us who have followed him at the Commission, benefit greatly from his work every day.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security XS1510534677

Date 24/03/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 24.03.2020, 17-46 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 99.8207) and initial margins (up to 12.5 %) for the security XS1510534677 were changed. New values are available here

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