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Tradeweb Connects To Eurex For Direct Clearing

Date 29/11/2018

As part of their efforts to enhance clients’ trading and clearing workflows, Eurex Clearing and Tradeweb Markets, a leading global provider of fixed income, derivatives and ETF marketplaces, announced they have established a direct connection for the clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate products. The connection will create significant workflow and execution efficiencies for buy- and sell-side firms using the services of both Tradeweb and Eurex Clearing, thus achieving straight-through processing (STP) benefits and ultimately improving market infrastructure.
Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters For Japanese Yen/Russian Ruble Currency Pair

Date 29/11/2018

CCP NCC sets the following risk parameters for JPY currency starting from December 3, 2018:

Currency Description Market risk rate Short sell ban

1st level,
S_1_min

2nd level,
S_2_min

3rd level,
S_3_min

JPY Japanese yen 100% 100% 100% Yes
ICE Endex Announces Results Of European Gas Storage Auction For GasTerra

Date 29/11/2018

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today announced the results of the ICE Endex gas storage auction held on November 28 2018 on behalf of GasTerra.
HKEX Welcomes Bond Connect Access Via Bloomberg Terminals

Date 29/11/2018

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited (HKEX) notes the announcement today (Thursday) that Bloomberg LP will be the second trading platform to operate within the Bond Connect infrastructure. The move will allow even more investors from around the world to access Bond Connect, a mutual bond access programme between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
ESAs Propose To Amend Bilateral Margin Requirements To Assist Brexit Preparations For OTC Derivative Contracts

Date 29/11/2018

The European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), together the European Supervisory Authorities (ESA), have today published a final report with draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) proposing to amend the Commission Delegated Regulation on the risk mitigation techniques for OTC derivatives not cleared by a CCP (bilateral margin requirements) under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

Currency	Description	Market risk rate	Short sell ban
1st level, S_1_min	2nd level, S_2_min	3rd level, S_3_min
JPY	Japanese yen	100%	100%	100%	Yes

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On EU Withdrawal Impact Assessment

Date 29/11/2018

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today publishes its EU Withdrawal Impact Assessment. The assessment was requested by the Treasury Select Committee and sets out the impact of the Withdrawal Agreement and future framework on the FCA's objectives. Andrew Bailey, FCA Chief Executive, has also written to Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee.
African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP) Roundtable Meeting

Date 29/11/2018

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA or the Association) today held the first African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP) roundtable meeting for brokers on the sidelines of the 22nd Annual ASEA Conference hosted by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) from November 26-27, 2018 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.
Securities Commission Malaysia Releases Updated List Of Shariah-Compliant Securities By Shariah Advisory Council

Date 29/11/2018

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today released an updated list of Shariah-compliant securities approved by its Shariah Advisory Council (SAC).
Abu Dhabi Global Market Issues Public Consult On Funds Passporting Rules To Foster Investment Funds In The UAE

Date 29/11/2018

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, today published a consultation paper setting out its proposed fund passporting rules and regime, following the joint agreement with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to facilitate the licensing and promotion of domestic across the U.A.E.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contract

Date 29/11/2018

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday, 3 December 2018, the margin levels of the following Futures Contracts shall be as follows: