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FSA: Japan And France Sign Cooperation Frameworks Regarding Innovation In The Financial Sector

Date 19/11/2018

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has signed two cooperation frameworks, respectively with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) of France to promote innovation in their respective markets. This will lead to increased exchanges regarding innovative trends, regulatory issues and any other relevant information pertaining to innovation in the financial sector. These cooperation frameworks also include referral mechanisms for financial innovators which will therefore facilitate their entry into French or Japanese markets.

Nandita Parshad To Lead EBRD’s New Sustainable Infrastructure Team

Date 19/11/2018

Capitalising on synergies between both businesses, the EBRD is bringing together its energy and infrastructure teams in a consolidated Sustainable Infrastructure group headed by Nandita Parshad as Managing Director.

FSB Publishes Reports On Implementation Of OTC Derivatives Reforms And Removal Of Legal Barriers

Date 19/11/2018

The FSB today published the following two reports:

• setting out progress on reforms to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets and

• reporting on FSB member jurisdictions’ actions to remove legal barriers relating to OTC derivatives trade reporting.

Release According To Article 40, Section 1 Of The WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] With The Objective Of Europe-Wide Distribution - Deutsche Börse AG, 19.11.2018 / 11:41 Dissemination Of A Voting Rights

Date 19/11/2018

New Regulatory Framework To Enhance Payment Services In Singapore

Date 19/11/2018

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has finalised the new regulatory framework for payment services in Singapore. The Payment Services Bill (the “Bill”) will provide a more conducive environment for innovation in payment services, whilst ensuring that risks across the payments value chain are mitigated.

FSB And Standard-Setting Bodies Publish Final Report On Effects Of Reforms On Incentives To Centrally Clear Over-The-Counter Derivatives

Date 19/11/2018

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published today their final report on Incentives to centrally clear over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.

Moscow Exchange: Final Settlement Price Of Light Sweet Crude Oil Futures (CL-11.18)

Date 19/11/2018

On 19 November 2018, the final settlement price was determined for the Light Sweet Crude Oil Futures (CL-11.18):

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Notice On Matters Related To The Introduction Of Overseas Traders To PTA Futures Trading

Date 19/11/2018

It is hereby notified that, the China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange to open PTA futures to overseas traders.

Dalian Commodity Exchange Solicits Public Opinions On MEG Contracts And Relevant Rules

Date 19/11/2018

To fully solicit market opinions and suggestions, further optimize relevant rules and operation mechanism of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) futures and ensure the scientificity and rationality of the contracts rules design and the effective functioning of the market, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) released a notice on November 9 to solicit public opinions on MEG futures contracts and relevant rules, accelerating the pace of listing MEG contracts.

Nasdaq Copenhagen Improves Small Cap Market Access For Non-Nordic Trading Members

Date 19/11/2018

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today that Nasdaq Copenhagen is introducing a central counterparty participant for equity trading in its small cap market segment. The introduction removes bilateral counterparty risk, reduces transaction costs for trading members and aligns the post trade setup for equity trading on all main market segments at Nasdaq Copenhagen.