Brokers can now build full trading platforms on Your Bourse Trade Server using TradingView charts or the TradingView Trading Platform library, with multi-asset support and flat monthly pricing. [City, Date]. Your Bourse, a trading technology provider, has integrated TradingView charts and the TradingView Trading Platform library with Your Bourse Trade Server. Brokers can now incorporate TradingView technology into their platforms, either through their own proprietary infrastructure or as part of a Trade Server-powered backend. Trade Server is built as a frontend-agnostic, API-first backend with no proprietary front end of its own, giving brokers full infrastructure control with predictable, flat monthly pricing. Integration Capabilities TradingView Charting Integration: Brokers can offer TradingView's signature charting features combined with order management and account interface, powered by Trade Server. TradingView Advanced Charts: Brokers who prefer to use their own trading interface can embed TradingView's Advanced Charts into their own proprietary front ends. TradingView Trading Platform Library: A Trading Platform library from TradingView provides the core components needed to build trading platforms. It is based on Advanced Charts and contains all its features, including charting, technical analysis tools, order management, and real-time updates, enabling companies to create efficient and user-friendly trading applications. Powered by Trade Server, brokers can use it to build complete, multi-asset trading applications on their own infrastructure. Multi-Asset Trading from One Account: Trade Server supports FX, CFDs, crypto spot, crypto perpetuals, exchange-traded instruments, futures, and more from a single trading account. Portfolio-Based Margin: Margin and liquidation are calculated across all positions, with cross-asset collateral and unified liquidation logic. High-Performance Infrastructure: Trade Server delivers ~21μs execution latency, 500K+ orders per second, 10M+ open positions capacity, and 99.999% uptime SLA. Flat Monthly Pricing: Subscription pricing is based on account capacity, not trading volume, giving brokers cost predictability regardless of how much their clients trade. What This Means for Brokers The integration of TradingView charts and the TradingView Trading Platform library with Trade Server lets brokers offer a modern, full-featured trading platform while keeping full backend infrastructure control. TradingView provides the charting and platform components traders expect. Your Bourse Trade Server provides the backend that supports true multi-asset trading from one account with flat pricing and the development agility of an API-first architecture. Streamlined Implementation Your Bourse acts as a TradingView charts and Trading Platform library redistributor and integration owner, providing: Defined onboarding flowPre-built integration layersTechnical support throughout implementationOngoing maintenance and updates Trade Server's API-first architecture simplifies integration of both TradingView charts and the Trading Platform library, and supports faster onboarding than legacy backend alternatives. Executive Perspective "TradingView has established itself as the industry standard for modern retail trading interfaces, and our partnership now covers both TradingView charts and the TradingView Trading Platform library. With Your Bourse Trade Server's true multi-asset capabilities, brokers can build complete trading platforms and diversify their offerings across asset classes from a single account. By combining TradingView technology with Trade Server, we give brokers a modern trading environment with full control over their backend infrastructure." Kate Rutkovskaya, Chief Revenue Officer, Your Bourse "Integrations like this give brokers more control over their infrastructure without changing the TradingView charting experience. Your Bourse provides the ideal foundation through its Trade Server solution." Vitaliy Kirpichev, Business Growth Lead, International Team, TradingView

Among 18-29-year-olds, 69 percent rate their financial knowledge as good, compared to only 61 percent among 60-70-year-olds Internet, personal environment, and finance professionals are the most important sources of information Banks are expected to offer personalized investments and AI tools for advisory services  A representative, cross-country study by Boerse Stuttgart Group provides insights into attitudes and decision drivers regarding finance and investments. 65 percent of respondents indicate that they are very well or well informed about financial topics. The share of well-informed individuals among young adults aged 18 to 29 is 69 percent, significantly above average, while among the older generation aged 60 to 70 it is 61 percent, significantly below average. In Germany, 68 percent of respondents feel financially well informed – followed by Spain with 67 percent, Italy with 63 percent, and France with 57 percent. 6,000 people from the four countries participated in the study survey. Among the sources of information used for financial and investment decisions, the internet leads with 37 percent, followed by the personal environment – partners, family, and friends – with 36 percent, and people working in the financial sector with 33 percent. Artificial intelligence is used most intensively in Spain, where 19 percent rely on AI tools. In Germany, by contrast, only 11 percent use AI as a source of information. People working in the financial sector, and thus the financial institutions they work for, enjoy the highest level of trust among sources of information. 76 percent of respondents trust their information. Financial institutions are not only in focus as a trustworthy source of information. The study also provides insights into which services respondents expect from their own bank over the next three years. Personalized investments are mentioned most frequently at 37 percent, followed by the integration of AI into financial advisory services at 24 percent. A broad range of asset classes is relevant here. 42 percent of respondents have already invested in stocks, 38 percent in investment funds and ETFs, and 30 percent each in bonds and precious metals. "Our study shows that financial literacy in Germany and Europe needs to be strengthened further. Financial institutions play a central role in this, as they enjoy high trust as a source of information. In addition to offerings for financial education, investors also expect services such as personalized investments and AI-supported advisory. Moving into this direction, financial institutions can retain customers and support the development towards more self-determined, active investors in Europe," says Dr. Matthias Voelkel, CEO of Boerse Stuttgart Group.

The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), in collaboration with Fireblocks, has launched the UAE Stablecoin Payments Playbook, a comprehensive industry resource designed to help financial institutions, fintechs, corporates and policymakers understand and navigate the rapidly evolving stablecoin payments ecosystem. The Playbook builds on insights shared during the industry webinar, The UAE Stablecoin Payments Playbook: From Regulation to Real-World Payments, hosted by the MENA Fintech Association in partnership with Fireblocks. The discussion brought together leading experts from across the digital assets and payments ecosystem, including John Hallahan, Head of Business Solutions, EMEA at Fireblocks alongside Claire Barratt, Managing Director UAE at BCB Group; and Miriam Kiwan, former Senior Executive Officer and Vice President, Middle East & Africa at Circle. The session was moderated by Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association. Drawing on perspectives shared during the webinar and broader industry developments, the Playbook examines how stablecoins are evolving beyond speculative use cases to become a key component of modern payment infrastructure. Key themes explored in the Playbook include: The transition from crypto-native trading activity to institutional payment and settlement applications High-impact use cases across the UAE and wider region, including cross-border B2B settlements, treasury management, liquidity optimization, and remittances The UAE's evolving regulatory framework, including the roles of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), and Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) A practical roadmap for organizations seeking to move from pilot projects to production-scale implementation Emerging developments such as AED-backed stablecoins and the growing convergence of traditional and blockchain-based financial infrastructure The Playbook highlights the scale and momentum behind the stablecoin economy. In 2025, stablecoins facilitated approximately USD 33 trillion in onchain transaction volume. At the same time, the UAE has strengthened its position as a global payments hub, remaining the world's second-largest outbound remittance market, with approximately USD 56 billion in on-chain value received during the 2024–2025 period. As regulatory clarity increases and institutional adoption accelerates, stablecoins are increasingly being viewed not as an alternative financial system, but as an enhancement layer for existing payment networks. The Playbook provides practical guidance for organizations evaluating how digital assets can support faster settlement, lower transaction costs, improved treasury operations, and enhanced cross-border payment efficiency. By combining regulatory analysis, market insights, implementation considerations, and real-world use cases, the UAE Stablecoin Payments Playbook aims to serve as a valuable reference for banks, fintechs, payment providers, corporates, and policymakers shaping the future of digital finance in the UAE and beyond. Download the full UAE Stablecoin Payments Playbook here: https://mena-fintechnexus.org/the-uae-stablecoin-payments-playbook/

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and ETP trades) In June 2026, the average daily number of trades was up 47% on the pcp. The average daily value traded on-market of $8.413 billion was up 19% on the pcp.  Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 0.6% in June, compared to 0.3% in the pcp.  Future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in June was an average of 12.4, up 12% on pcp. Click here for full details.

ASIC is seeking feedback on its proposal to remake three legislative instruments which provide relief related to financial market operations. The proposed legislative instruments, which are due to sunset on 1 October this year, are: ASIC Corporations (Dematerialised Securities: Austraclear) Instrument 2016/841 ASIC Corporations (Disclosure of Directors' Interests) Instrument 2016/881 ASIC Corporations (Records: Dealings on Foreign Markets) Instrument 2016/889 We have assessed that the legislative instruments are operating effectively and continue to form a necessary and useful part of the legislative framework. ASIC proposes to remake the legislative instruments for a period of five years, with minor amendments to simplify the instruments and improve clarity. Where appropriate, amendments have also been made to adopt market-neutral language. The effect of these instruments will remain largely unchanged when remade. Providing feedback Feedback to the proposal should be sent to rri.consultation@asic.gov.au by 5pm AEST on 31 July 2026. Refer to CS 57 Proposed remake of Corporations Instruments 2016/841, 2016/881, and 2021/889 for further details. Background Under the Legislation Act 2003, all legislative instruments automatically sunset after 10 years, unless ASIC takes action to preserve them. ASIC Corporations (Dematerialised Securities: Austraclear) Instrument 2016/841 allows dematerialised securities to be issued, settled and transferred electronically through the Austraclear system, without using physical certificates. It does this by modifying how certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) apply. This supports efficient financial market infrastructure. It extends relief originally provided under Class Order [CO 02/281] Austraclear. ASIC Corporations (Disclosure of Directors' Interests) Instrument 2016/881 modifies the directors’ interest disclosure requirements in the Corporations Act to address practical implementation issues, including aligning them with ASX Listing Rules. This makes compliance more workable for listed entities. It extends relief originally provided under Class Order [CO 01/1519] Disclosure of directors' interests. The proposed draft extends this relief to other declared financial markets with similar listing rule requirements, adopting a market neutral approach. ASIC Corporations (Records: Dealings on Foreign Markets) Instrument 2016/889 provides relief from certain record-keeping obligations under the Corporations Act and Corporations Regulations 2001 for licensees dealing on foreign financial markets. It modifies regulation 7.8.19 to reflect practical differences in executing and documenting transactions overseas. It extends relief originally provided under Class Order [CO 03/826] Market related records: Australian financial service licensees dealing on overseas markets.

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has filed an application under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) to obtain a bankruptcy order against Mr. Harry Stinson and appoint a trustee over his assets. This application follows Mr. Stinson’s failure to pay the financial sanctions and costs ordered by the Capital Markets Tribunal on December 15, 2023, which includes over $13 million in disgorgement and $600,000 in administrative penalties. Mr. Stinson was sanctioned by the Tribunal after the OSC proved he, and his companies, failed to comply with Ontario securities law when raising funds from investors for a hotel renovation project in Buffalo, New York. Since the 2023 ruling, the OSC has provided Mr. Stinson with reasonable opportunities to comply with the order after he claimed funds may become available to repay investors if he were able to refinance and then restore, re-open, and potentially sell the Buffalo Grand Hotel. The refinancing for the hotel never materialized. In 2025, Mr. Stinson applied to vary the sanctions and costs order, but the Tribunal dismissed his application. In December 2025, the City of Buffalo commenced a process to have the Buffalo Grand Hotel deemed abandoned, based on the property being subject to an order to vacate, overdue real property taxes, and zoning and safety code violations. Following the news in May 2026 that the City of Buffalo is continuing the process to have the hotel deemed abandoned after a further financing deal proposed by Mr. Stinson fell through, the plan to reopen the hotel remains incomplete and uncertain. Mr. Stinson has been unable to demonstrate a viable path toward making investors whole, and addressing the sanctions ordered against him. As such, today’s application for a bankruptcy order is necessary to try to resolve this long running case and potentially obtain disgorgement amounts that could be distributed to harmed investors. A public hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2026. A court will decide whether to appoint a trustee to assume control of Mr. Stinson’s assets. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at www.osc.ca. Background: Mr. Harry Stinson is a resident of Hamilton, Ontario and a real estate broker and property developer. In 2023, the Capital Markets Tribunal ordered sanctions   against Stinson and corporate respondents, including disgorgement of over $13 million and a $600,000 administrative penalty. The Tribunal found that Mr. Stinson illegally distributed securities by not filing a prospectus, while also failing to segregate investor funds, failing to maintain accurate records of funds received from investors, and failing to properly record the use of investors’ funds. Mr. Stinson also admitted to making false or misleading statements to investors. In 2025, Mr. Stinson brought an application   to vary the sanctions order which was dismissed by the Capital Markets Tribunal. In December 2025, as reported in the media, the City of Buffalo announced its plans to seize the hotel due to the property being subject to an order to vacate, unpaid taxes and fees, and other violations. In April 2026, Mr. Stinson said he had secured financing for the sale of the hotel – this financing arrangement then collapsed, as reported on in May 2026. The OSC’s website contains a public list of individuals or companies with unpaid administrative penalties, disgorgement orders and costs, and any applicable interest, ordered against them in enforcement proceedings.

In accordance with the Act to amend various provisions mainly with respect to the financial sector (Law 16), the recognition order for the Chambre de l’assurance (Chambre) will take effect on July 4, 2026. Recognition of the Chambre is part of a larger effort to modernize regulation of Québec’s financial sector in line with Law 16 and establishes a more agile and resilient oversight framework, thereby enhancing several key dimensions of the Chambre, particularly in matters of governance. The consequential amendments to the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) recognition order will also take effect on July 4, 2026. These changes will operate together to transfer responsibility for mutual fund dealer representatives to CIRO and responsibility for scholarship plan dealer representatives to the AMF. “The coming into effect of these orders is a decisive step toward further simplifying and harmonizing regulation of the financial sector while maintaining public protection,” said Yves Ouellet, AMF President and CEO. “AMF, Chambre and CIRO staff have been fully engaged for the past few months and will continue to work closely together to ensure a smooth transition,” he added. “The recognition order will allow the Chambre to operate in a spirit of transparency, agility and collaboration. These values are at the core of the decisions the AMF and CIRO have made to ensure an effective transition, and they will continue to guide our public protection and oversight actions in respect of our members,” said Chantal Lamoureux, Chambre President and CEO. “We are honoured to expand our involvement in the regulatory oversight of mutual fund representatives in Québec. With today’s announcement, we have created greater regulatory clarity and a single point-of-contact for mutual fund dealers and their representatives, which will ultimately serve to protect investors in Québec. I want to commend the many departments at the AMF, the Chambre and CIRO, who have modelled an exemplary form of collaboration, moving quickly to solve challenges and get to the desired outcome—a smooth transition for the industry,” stated Andrew Kriegler, President and CEO of CIRO. Legislative background Chapter I of Law 16 came into force in July 2025. It modernized regulation of Québec’s financial sector and created the Chambre from the merger of the Chambre de la sécurité financière (CSF) and the Chambre de l’assurance de dommages (ChAD). The Chambre continues the public protection mission previously carried out by the CSF and ChAD. However, Law 16 required its functions and powers with respect to mutual fund dealer representatives and scholarship plan dealer representatives to be transferred. For more information on the key provisions of Law 16, visit the AMF website. To stay up to date on aspects of the transition under the responsibility of: The Chambre, visit the Chambre website This link will open in a new window. CIRO, visit the CIRO webpage devoted to Québec Mutual Fund Dealers This link will open in a new window.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on risk management function of UCITS management companies and Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) across the European Union. The CSA will be conducted throughout 2026 and 2027, in close collaboration with National Competent Authorities (NCAs). The objective of the CSA is to assess how market participants comply with key risk-related provisions under the UCITS and AIFMD frameworks. The focus will be on the effectiveness, independence and expertise of the risk management function. Risk management is a core function of investor protection and financial stability. It ensures that material risks, such as market, credit, liquidity, counterparty, and operational risks, are properly identified, measured, monitored, and managed. As part of this exercise, NCAs will focus on three key areas: governance and organisation of the risk management function; identification, measurement and monitoring of risks; and reporting to senior management and governing bodies. The CSA will be conducted using a common assessment framework developed by ESMA. This framework sets out the scope, methodology, supervisory expectations, and supervisory expectations and timeline for the exercise, ensuring a comprehensive and convergent approach across the EU. Throughout the exercise, NCAs will share knowledge and supervisory experiences through ESMA, further supporting supervisory convergence in the oversight of risk management function. Next steps ESMA will publish a final report with the results of the exercise in 2028.

The company made its debut on BME Scaleup in 2024 It is the second company to make the leap to the BME Growth market from BME Scaleup BME Growth has welcomed ByteTravel after nearly two years as part of the BME Scaleup market. Axel Serena, the company’s CEO, rang the traditional opening bell at the Barcelona Stock Exchange, accompanied by Jesús González Nieto, managing director of BME Growth and BME Scaleup, and Fausto Agelet, president of the Barcelona Stock Exchange. This milestone is yet another example of BME’s commitment to supporting companies, helping them achieve their goals and develop their projects through BME’s growth markets and financing ladder. It also highlights the company’s efforts over the past few years to advance its business plan. The Catalan company, which is the second to make this leap within BME’s growth markets, was also the first newly founded tech scaleup to join BME Scaleup. Since joining nearly two years ago, ByteTravel has used the Fast Track, one of the new tools developed by BME to facilitate companies’ access to the markets. This initiative consists of a simplified procedure that reduces duplication and streamlines the transition between segments, strengthening the connection between BME’s various growth markets. In this way, companies can move toward new stages of financing and development, reducing the time required, the costs associated with the listing process, and the administrative efforts needed to complete the market transition. “All these new initiatives are part of BME’s commitment to the evolution of capital markets and to offering companies tools that are simpler, more flexible, and tailored to their needs. Facilitating access to financing, reducing barriers to entry, and supporting companies through their various growth phases are key elements in fostering a more dynamic, competitive market that is connected to business opportunities,” emphasized Jesús González Nieto, managing director of BME Growth and BME Scaleup of BME. The company's Registered Advisor is  Renta 4 Corporate, while Renta 4 Banco will act as Liquidity Provider. The company has started trading under the code "BYTE". ByteTravel is a young Spanish company founded in 2021 specialised in the traveltech sector and focused on creating ancillary services for tourists and business travellers from all over the world. They currently manage visas for more than 70 countries and expect to reach 150 in the coming years. This service operates under the European Visagov brand, becoming an international benchmark in just 3 years. The company also aims to create and operate complementary services for tourists and business travellers, through the massive use of technology, automation, biometrics and artificial intelligence to help customers save time and, at the same time, reduce operating costs for society. Bytetravel's bell ringing photos are available on Flickr.opens in a new tab BME’s growth markets (BME Growth and BME Scaleup ) are aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. In 2025, these markets welcomed 14 new companies and now have more than 150 listed firms, which raised 605 million euros last year through 105 capital increases. In addition, in 2026, these markets added 8 new companies. BME offers alternatives for every type of company—from those in their early formation stages, via preparatory steps in the Pre-Market Environment , to growth markets and the main stock exchange for large corporations. Among the advantages of accessing capital markets for small and medium-sized enterprises are financing, enhanced reputation, greater visibility, support for inorganic growth, and an improved ability to attract and retain talent.

A total turnover of 3.821 billion shares worth ₦154.393 billion in 258,567 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 2.324 billion shares valued at ₦134.486 billion that exchanged hands last week in 249,328 deals. Click here for full details.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Friday) that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), has reached a data licensing agreement with ChinaBond Pricing Center Co., Ltd. (CBPC) to support the launch of 5-Year China Government Bond (CGB) Futures in Hong Kong. CBPC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Central Depository & Clearing Co, will license bond valuation data to HKFE and provide price calculation services to support the launch of the CGB Futures, targeted for launch on 3 August 2026. HKEX Head of Markets, Gregory Yu, said: "We are pleased to be working closely with CBPC on preparations for the launch of CGB Futures, marking a key milestone for HKEX as we continue to enrich our fixed-income product ecosystem and support the internationalisation of the RMB. This partnership will not only provide important data support for the new RMB interest rate risk management tool but also enhance the international visibility of China's bond valuation benchmarks, enabling greater global investor participation in China's bond market." CBPC is a key pricing benchmark service provider in the Chinese Mainland's fixed income market. Its bonds data is widely used by institutions in trading, risk management and accounting.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has issued a statement reminding firms of their obligation to assess whether newly offered products fall within the scope of existing product intervention measures on binary options.  The statement responds to the growing popularity of prediction markets - or event contracts - and increasing retail participation globally. Event contracts are products whose financial outcome is binary (a fixed payout or no payout at all) and depends on a yes-or-no answer to a question about a future event. Event contracts exist for a wide variety of event questions. Whether they qualify as financial instruments depends on the event question. Event contracts may (also) qualify as bets under national gambling legislation.   Where event contracts are financial instruments, they classify as derivatives and, given the binary outcome, fall within the scope of the existing national product intervention measures on binary options adopted by national competent authorities prohibiting their marketing, distribution or sale to retail clients.  The statement also reminds firms that the distribution of event contracts qualifying as financial instruments in the EU requires an authorisation as investment firm, even where only distributed to non-retail clients.  Related Documents DateReferenceTitleDownloadSelect 03/07/2026 ESMA35-243228190-8148 Public Statement on the application of the national product intervention measures on binary options to event contracts

The first half of the year on the Vienna Stock Exchange was characterised by new listings, high trading activity and a strong performance of the Austrian stock market. Equity turnover amounted to EUR 53.39 billion as of 30 June, marking the strongest half-year since 2008. The Austrian benchmark index, the ATX (including dividends), closed at a record high at the end of June and had risen by 24.86% since the start of the year. With Emerald Horizon AG on the standard market, FIT GROUP AG on the direct market plus and K2G Holding AG on the direct market, the Vienna Stock Exchange recorded three new listings in the first half of 2026. The direct market plus was registered as an EU SME growth market to further facilitate access to the capital market for growth companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. “Austrian stocks stand for solid business models, attractive dividends and a strong positioning in the growth region of Central and Eastern Europe. The new record highs on the Austrian stock market show that this investment story holds up even in a volatile environment. A similar momentum is now needed when it comes to incentives for private pension provision. Austria is increasingly falling behind in this respect compared with other European countries,” says Christoph Boschan, CEO of Wiener Börse AG. The ATX, including dividends, reached its current all-time high on 22 June 2026 at 16,547.21 points (ATX excluding dividends: 6,594.82 points). However, the positive performance of the Austrian stock market is not a short-term trend: over the past 25 years, the domestic benchmark index has recorded an annualised average return of 10.14%, outperforming numerous international indices such as the DAX (5.83%), MSCI Total Return (8.65%) and Euro Stoxx (1.61%). The market capitalisation of all domestic stocks listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange stood at EUR 209.86 billion as of 30 June. ETF expansion today, many new international stocks tradable In addition to primary listings, a large number of international equities were admitted to the Vienna Stock Exchange’s global market in the first half of the year, including numerous stocks from the Euro Stoxx 600 index as well as recent IPOs such as SpaceX and Innio. As of today, the range of ETFs has also been expanded by a further 49 index funds. So far this year, 133 international securities have been admitted to trading, which investors can trade at domestic fees and during Vienna Stock Exchange trading hours. Number of primary debt listings continues to rise sharply The Vienna Stock Exchange’s bond segment continued to perform strongly. In the first half of the year, 21,425 primary listings (+76% vs. 2025) had been recorded, once again setting a new record. The main drivers of growth were strong demand from the Eurasian region, greater visibility in China and the targeted development of new relationships in Africa. Alongside international issuers such as Lenovo, Qatar Energy and Klarna, there were also notable listings at national level: Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG issued its sustainability bond (EUR 1 billion). In addition, the Republic of Austria issued a new ten-year government bond and increased the size of the 2049 Green Bond – with a combined record order book of EUR 116 billion. A regulatory simplification has taken place for issuances on the Official Market. Since 6 June, it is no longer mandatory for a registered stock exchange member to co-sign an application for admission to listing.  Vienna Stock Exchange H1 2026: facts & figures Top performers prime market AT&S Austria Tech.&Systemtech.+555.28% AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG+65.63% FACC AG+57.32% Most traded stocks Erste Group Bank AGEUR 10.29 billion BAWAG Group AGEUR 6.79 billion OMV AGEUR 5.71 billion Strongest trading days 27 FebruaryEUR 1.65 billion 19 JuneEUR 1.20 billion 20 MarchEUR 1.19 billion H1 equity turnover comparison 2026: EUR 53.39 billion 2025: EUR 36.94 billion 2024: EUR 30.97 billion Info graphics for download

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today published a Consultation Paper to seek public feedback on proposals to further strengthen Malaysia’s corporate governance ecosystem.  The proposals include a follow-up from areas discussed in the Discussion Paper on Corporate Governance Framework issued in December last year, incorporating the feedback and comments received.  The Consultation Paper covers four key proposals aimed at strengthening accountability among key governance gatekeepers, improving governance practices and transparency by public listed companies (PLCs) and promoting market discipline through greater shareholder empowerment. The proposals are as follows: Enhancing oversight over company secretaries The SC proposes to introduce new requirements that aim to strengthen the quality, professionalism and effectiveness of company secretaries in supporting boards and advising on governance matters; Establishing a shareholder litigation fund Enhancing shareholders’ activism by providing shareholders with access to financial resources and legal support to pursue meritorious legal claims that are in the broader interests of shareholders and the market; Enhancing governance practices in companies with concentrated ownership such as family owned companies The SC proposes to introduce greater guidance on governance expectations for PLCs with concentrated ownership structures, given their prominence in Malaysia’s corporate landscape; and Clarifying expectation on technology governance The SC also seeks feedback on proposed expectations for board oversight of technology, including disclosures on the use and governance of technology and artificial intelligence (AI). The review and proposed enhancements are aligned with the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030, which continues to position market discipline as a key enabler towards a strong and effective corporate governance ecosystem. This Consultation Paper is open for feedback from 3 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.  The SC welcomes views from a wide range of stakeholders, including PLCs, investors and industry associations.  The Consultation Paper is available at  https://www.sc.com.my/regulation/consultationpapers. Enquiries may be emailed to mccg@seccom.com.my.  

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in the shares of IQM Quantum Computers Ltd (ticker: IQMX) will commence on Nasdaq Helsinki Main Market. IQM Quantum Computers is a Large Cap company within Technology sector. The listing follows the commencement of trading in the company’s American Depositary Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. yesterday. IQM  is the 26th company to list on Nasdaq’s Nordic markets1 in 2026, and it represents the 7th listing on Nasdaq Helsinki this year. IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, delivering full-stack quantum systems and cloud platform access to enterprises, research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, and national laboratories worldwide. IQM’s on-premises deployment model gives customers direct ownership and control of their quantum infrastructure. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Finland, with major operations in Munich, IQM employs over 400 people and operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. IQM is the first publicly listed European quantum company on Nasdaq Stock Market. “Quantum computing is reaching an inflection point. Around the world, organizations are moving from exploration to implementation, investing in quantum infrastructure and building the capabilities that will define the next generation of computing,” said Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-Founder of IQM Quantum Computers. “IQM enters the public markets from a position of strength, with leading technology, a growing global customer base, and a clear strategy for scaling the commercial adoption of quantum computing. We are excited to begin this next chapter as a public company.” “I am pleased to congratulate IQM Quantum Computers on its listing on two Nasdaq marketplaces and on this significant step in its growth journey. IQM is a compelling example of Europe’s ability to build globally relevant deep technology companies. Its listing comes at a time of strong momentum across Nasdaq European Markets, which led all exchange groups in Europe by number of listings during the first half of 2026. As the first publicly listed European quantum company in the U.S., IQM also marks the second Nasdaq Nordic company this year to list on both the Nasdaq Stock Market and Nasdaq Nordic Markets, highlighting the strength of our markets and the role of public markets in supporting global growth,” says Adam Kostyál, Head of European Listings at Nasdaq. “I warmly congratulate IQM Quantum Computers on its successful listing on both the Nasdaq Stock Market and Nasdaq Helsinki. This is a historic milestone for Nasdaq Helsinki, as IQM Quantum Computers becomes the first company to list on both Nasdaq in the U.S. and Nasdaq Helsinki at the same time. The listing is significant for both Finnish and international investors, reflecting Nasdaq Helsinki’s position as a liquid and internationally connected marketplace, where the majority of trading is carried out through international brokerage firms. We are proud to welcome IQM Quantum Computers and look forward to supporting the company as it begins its next chapter as a listed company,” says Henrik Husman, President of Nasdaq Helsinki. 1Main markets and Nasdaq First North Growth Market at Nasdaq Copenhagen, Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Iceland, Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Baltic.

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) has become the first Malaysian public listed company to attain the highest score of 5.0 under the FTSE4Good ESG assessment framework and index methodology. The achievement places Bursa Malaysia among a select group of companies in the FTSE4Good universe, which assesses more than 12,000 companies globally. The achievement was primarily driven by strong performance under the Climate Change theme within the FTSE4Good criteria. This is attributed to Bursa Malaysia’s enhanced sustainability disclosures across environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, particularly in climate-related reporting aligned with internationally recognised standards such as IFRS S2. Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia said, “As the national Exchange, we believe the standards we encourage across the market must first be reflected in our own practices. Attaining the highest score in a globally recognised ESG benchmark such as the FTSE4Good ESG assessment is proof of our progress in strengthening ESG practices and disclosures. It is a standard that Bursa Malaysia is committed to maintaining, and one that reinforces the importance of ESG reporting in helping investors understand the risks, opportunities and drivers of long-term value creation.” Beyond its operations, Bursa Malaysia has also strengthened sustainability reporting requirements for listed issuers in line with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework, and introduced initiatives such as the Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) Solution to make sustainability reporting and ESG data management easier for listed companies and their suppliers. Together, these initiatives support improvements in the quality and comparability of sustainability disclosures among listed issuers. The FTSE4Good benchmark, launched in 2001 by FTSE Russell, is one of the world’s longest standing and most recognised ESG benchmarks. Assessing more than 12,000 companies globally through a transparent, rules-based methodology, it serves as an important reference point for institutional investors seeking companies with strong ESG practices, while encouraging continuous improvement in sustainability performance and disclosures.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), together with leading financial institutions and FinTechs, today published an industry white paper on developing safeguards for AI agents in Finance. Titled “Safeguards for Agentic Finance at Runtime (SAFR)  ”, the paper proposes an industry-developed framework that enables AI agents in financial services to carry out financial tasks safely, securely and reliably. SAFR is developed under MAS’ BuildFin.ai[1] initiative, which supports the responsible development and deployment of AI solutions in the financial sector.2.  As AI agents in financial services increasingly carry out tasks autonomously and at speed beyond practical human intervention, financial institutions need real-time safeguards to ensure that the behaviour of AI agents remain within predefined mandates, policies and risk boundaries set by financial institutions. The SAFR framework provides for a set of governance checkpoints that verifies and records an AI agent’s proposed actions before the execution of its tasks.3.  SAFR builds on MAS’ Project Mindforge’s AI Risk Management toolkit, with a focus on how safeguards can be operationalised at the point of action for AI agents. The SAFR white paper sets out the direction for how these safeguards, including policy bound execution, real time validation, auditability and interoperability, can be embedded into system operations so that financial institutions can deploy AI agents with trust and consistency.4.  Industry members have applied the SAFR framework across use cases, including: Agent-assisted payments and treasury operations, where autonomous agents can execute routine transactions within predefined mandates, improving efficiency and reducing operational frictions; Wealth management and advisory workflows, where AI agents review documents and generate structured assessments within narrowly scoped task boundaries, supporting faster and more consistent compliance review; Client engagement, where AI agents generate client insights and draft materials within approved content boundaries, enabling staff to engage clients more effectively and productively. 5.  Interested industry partners are invited to join the BuildFin.ai work group to contribute to and help shape subsequent iterations of SAFR. The recently announced Future of Finance Institute (FFI)[2] will support future adoption of the SAFR framework through the facilitation of industry pilots and sandbox experimentation. This will help financial institutions to test and deploy SAFR-aligned solutions. Expression of interest can be made to MAS here . ****  [1] BuildFin.ai is a collaborative initiative that brings together financial institutions, technology providers, and research institutes to co-develop AI solutions that address real market needs. Please see MAS’ Financial AI Builder Programme - Buildfin.ai for more information. [2] MAS Establishes Future of Finance Institute to Scale Financial Innovation Resources Annex A - List of Contributors  (237.2 KB)

The Federal Court has ordered ASX Limited (ASX) to pay a $20.5 million penalty for its misleading statement about the progress of its CHESS replacement project. The penalty decision follows ASX’s admission that its 10 February 2022 market announcement stating the CHESS replacement project was “progressing well” was misleading and exposed market participants to the risk of financial harm. ASIC Chair Sarah Court said, ‘Today’s penalty reflects the seriousness of ASX’s misleading conduct about a project central to the stability of Australia’s financial system. ‘Listed entities must be accurate and transparent when updating the market on significant projects, particularly where delays and risks have the potential to affect confidence, investment and decision-making across the market. ‘For market operators, that responsibility is even greater, given their role in maintaining critical market infrastructure and ensuring confidence in Australia’s financial system,’ the Chair said. In delivering her reasons, Justice Markovic said, ‘given its role, ASX is a gatekeeper for preserving the integrity of, and confidence in, Australia's financial system and should have been setting a benchmark for accuracy and transparency in its own market disclosures. ‘As the operator of critical market infrastructure, [ASX] is expected to adhere to high standards. In light of the contraventions, it fell short of those standards.’ Her Honour said it was ‘also necessary that the market as a whole understands that misleading announcements made by disclosing entities about their operations will be the subject of significant penalties and there is a need to deter other listed entities from making misleading announcements about the progress of significant projects in which they may be engaging, including where the completion of that project involves third parties.’ ASX was also ordered to pay $3 million toward ASIC’s costs. Downloads Judgment Background On 13 August 2024, ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against ASX alleging it made misleading statements about the CHESS replacement project in market announcements (24-177MR). On 15 June 2026, ASX admitted that, by making the misleading statement that the CHESS replacement project was ‘progressing well’, it contravened sections 12DA and 12DB(1)(a) and (e) of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth). (26-119MR) The CHESS replacement project was a critical financial infrastructure project to replace the Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) operated by ASX, with a new system using distributed ledger technology. ASX commenced the project in 2016-17 and planned for it to ‘go live’ in April 2023. On 28 March 2022, about six weeks after telling the market the project was “progressing well”, ASX announced there was a strong likelihood the project would be delayed. On 17 November 2022, ASX paused the project and derecognised approximately $245-$255 million (pre-tax) in its own project costs. In November 2023, ASX announced a new CHESS replacement solution would be delivered in two releases, with clearing services in Release 1 and settlement and subregister services in Release 2. Release 1 went live on 20 April 2026.

Subscription Demand Exceeds Expectations with AED 445 Million in Orders, Achieving a 9x Oversubscription H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini Rings the Opening Bell at Nasdaq Dubai The Ministry of Finance announced the official listing and commencement of secondary market trading of the UAE's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, following the successful completion of its inaugural sovereign issuance, which was designed specifically for individual investors. To mark the occasion, H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, rang the opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai alongside H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market, in the presence of senior government officials, banking sector partners, and members of the media. This milestone marks the culmination of a comprehensive strategic effort to broaden participation in the financial ecosystem and provide innovative sovereign investment instruments that foster a culture of saving and long-term investment across the UAE. Exceptional Investor Demand The inaugural offering recorded exceptional investor demand, exceeding official expectations, with subscription requests reaching AED 445 million, achieving an oversubscription of nearly 9 times the target issuance size of AED 50 million. In response to the strong investor demand, the Ministry increased the issuance size to AED 100 million. The programme also attracted a broad and diverse base of retail investors, with retail investors subscribing up to AED 10,000 representing the largest segment of subscribers, accounting for 76% of the total subscriber base. UAE nationals represented the largest share of subscribers, accounting for 72% of the total subscriber base. The data also showed strong participation from young investors under the age of 25 and women, who together accounted for 45% of the total subscriber base, underscoring the programme's success in advancing financial inclusion. Mobilising National Capital H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, said: "The UAE continues to advance a resilient and inclusive economic model built on a sophisticated financial and legislative infrastructure that aligns with the highest international standards. The listing of the country's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme reflects the Ministry's strategic vision to strengthen the efficiency of domestic capital markets and diversify sovereign funding sources, ensuring sustainable financial resources while providing highly secure investment solutions that reinforce the UAE's long-term financial stability." HE added: "The exceptional investor demand for the inaugural offering, which exceeded expectations and achieved record levels of oversubscription, reflects the growing financial and investment awareness among members of society. It also demonstrates the programme's success in broadening participation in government investment instruments and advancing financial inclusion by providing secure and trusted investment opportunities for all segments of society." HE concluded: "This issuance represents an important strategic instrument for deepening the integration between fiscal policy and the country's key economic sectors by mobilising national capital and directing it towards initiatives that support comprehensive and sustainable development. The Ministry of Finance remains committed to fostering an enabling environment for financial innovation through close collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE and the country's financial markets, further strengthening the UAE's global competitiveness as a leading and sustainable financial centre offering trusted saving and investment opportunities that meet the aspirations of all segments of society." Media Briefing Following the opening bell ceremony, the Ministry of Finance hosted a media briefing, which commenced with opening remarks by H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance. HE described the listing of the inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme on Nasdaq Dubai as a significant milestone in supporting the development of a more sustainable economy while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to contribute to the UAE's ongoing journey of growth and prosperity. "The Ministry of Finance has worked closely with the Central Bank of the UAE and our partners across the financial markets and banking sector to design this programme as a strategic bridge between the country's sovereign financing objectives and the long-term saving aspirations of individual investors," HE said. "The launch of this landmark programme also supports the objectives of the UAE's Year of Family 2026 by providing financial solutions that strengthen household financial resilience while promoting a culture of sound financial planning among family members." Growing Investment Awareness H.E. Younis Haji Al Khoori added: "The strong response during the subscription period clearly reflects growing investment awareness among both UAE nationals and residents, as well as the high level of confidence in the UAE Government's strong financial standing and the secure investment environment it has built. The Ministry of Finance remains committed to advancing financial inclusion and deepening the country's capital markets. Through this issuance, we have successfully broadened access to government-backed investment opportunities, enabling a wider segment of society to diversify their portfolios through highly secure, Shariah-compliant sovereign instruments that offer the highest standards of transparency, low risk and trading efficiency." Expanding Access Through the Capital Markets In his remarks during the event, Hamed Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), said:“The listing of the UAE's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme marks an important step in the continued development of the country's capital markets. By lowering the barrier to entry for government-backed fixed-income investments and bringing them to a transparent, regulated marketplace, this programme opens the door for more individuals to participate in an asset class that has traditionally been beyond the reach of many retail investors. We are proud to support the Ministry of Finance in broadening market participation and expanding access to investment opportunities.” The event also featured a comprehensive presentation by the Ministry of Finance team, outlining the trading mechanisms and the key investment benefits of the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme. The media briefing concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, followed by a series of media interviews with officials from the Ministry of Finance and representatives of Nasdaq Dubai, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and the participating banks. The event also featured a comprehensive presentation by the Ministry of Finance team, outlining the trading mechanisms and the key investment benefits of the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme. The media briefing concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, followed by a series of media interviews with officials from the Ministry of Finance and representatives of Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and the participating banks. A Milestone Built on Strategic Partnerships The official listing marks the successful completion of a subscription period that ran from 24 June to 30 June 2026, attracting strong investor demand and reinforcing confidence in government-backed investment instruments structured in accordance with the principles of Islamic Shariah. The successful delivery of the programme reflects close collaboration between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), alongside Nasdaq Dubai and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), with strong support from a broad network of banking partners, including Emirates NBD Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Mashreq Bank, and Ajman Bank. The inaugural listed issuance carries significant strategic value, with a total initially announced issuance size of AED 50 million, was upsized to AED 100 million to capitalise on strong investor demand and broad market participation and a minimum investment threshold of AED 1,000, making sovereign investment opportunities more accessible and enabling broader participation by individual investors. The inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme had a two-year tenor and offered a profit rate of 4.30% per annum, with returns distributed every six months. The sukuk are now available for trading on the secondary market through authorised exchange brokers and are supported by dedicated market makers and liquidity providers to ensure efficient price discovery, enhance market liquidity providers including Emirates NBD Bank, Ajman Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Mashreq Bank, BHM Capital to ensure efficient price discovery, enhance market liquidity and facilitate seamless trading. The listing broadens access to government-backed, Shariah-compliant investment opportunities through a transparent and regulated marketplace, supporting the continued development of the UAE's domestic capital markets while encouraging a culture of long-term saving and investment. This further strengthens Nasdaq Dubai's role as one of the world's leading international venues for Sukuk and fixed income listings. The exchange currently hosts more than USD 98.6 billion in outstanding Sukuk listings and over USD 141 billion in outstanding debt securities, supporting issuers from across the region and international markets while reinforcing Dubai's position as a global centre for Islamic finance.