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.

Today, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced that it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after market close. Robinhood will host a video call with Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Vlad Tenev and Chief Financial Officer Shiv Verma to discuss its results at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET on the same day. The video call and supporting materials will be available at investors.robinhood.com. The event will also be live streamed to YouTube and X.com via Robinhood’s official channels, @RobinhoodApp, and within the Robinhood mobile app. Following the call, a replay and transcript will be available at investors.robinhood.com. Ahead of the call, Robinhood shareholders can visit https://app.saytechnologies.com/robinhood-markets-2026-q2 to submit and upvote questions for management using the Q&A platform developed by Say Technologies. The Q&A platform will be open for question submission starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Shareholders will be able to submit and upvote questions until Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Management will address a selection of the most upvoted questions relating to Robinhood’s business and financial results on the earnings call. Shareholders can email hello@saytechnologies.com for any support inquiries.

The latest reports for May 2026 are now available. Additional information on Financial Data for FCMs market reports: Historical FCMs Reports https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.cftc.gov%2FMarketReports%2Ffinancialfcmdata%2Findex.htm%3Futm_source=govdelivery/1/0101019f245102c6-7f2b03c4-90a5-4bba-b21e-01ddb582944f-000000/4kStVDv8wxPmzhffhSGRBbT48XRpdvsa28nC0ZIAP8Y=452

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the promotion of Jamie Wilds to Deputy Comptroller for Supervision System and Analytical Support (SSAS). In this role, Mr. Wilds will manage the administration, development, and enhancement of supervisory data, systems, reports and analytics, in support of supervision objectives and the agency’s mission. Mr. Wilds joined the agency in 2007 where he served as a Program Analyst in Large Bank Supervision supporting various enterprise data programs. He then transitioned from serving as a Business Intelligence & Analytics Team Leader to the SSAS Director for Supervision Support. His experience includes leading business transformation, enterprise-wide system development and operations, and advanced analytics and innovation. Prior to joining the OCC, Mr. Wilds held private sector management and leadership positions supporting the U.S. Department of the Treasury and multiple defense and intelligence agencies. Mr. Wilds holds a bachelor of science in decision and information systems from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in management information systems.

Signicat, the European digital identity leader and trust services provider, and TrustTech, the digital trust infrastructure company specialising in identity verification, reusable compliance checks and trusted signatures, today announced a partnership to help regulated businesses build reusable identity processes through private wallet ecosystems. The partnership combines Signicat’s digital identity platform capabilities with TrustTech’s trust infrastructure, designed to connect every step from first identity verification to final signature on eIDAS 2.0 standards. Together, the companies will help enterprises replace fragmented identity checks, password-based authentication, and repetitive signing processes with a single, private wallet-driven flow. This enables verified identity and trusted information to be established once and reused across systems, organisations and borders. “Regulated organisations are dealing with identity across more touchpoints than ever, from customer onboarding to employee access, partner checks and digital signing,” said Thijs Vink, Chief of Enterprise Central & Southern Europe at Signicat. “Private wallets give them a practical way to bring those journeys together today, rather than waiting for the wider public wallet ecosystem to mature. By partnering with TrustTech, we can help enterprises create trusted identity experiences that are easier to manage, safer to use and ready to scale across Europe.” The partnership will initially focus on financial services, government, healthcare and pharma. Rather than waiting for future government-mandated wallets, these organisations are increasingly deploying EU-ready and compliant private wallets for their employees and customers. This approach allows faster onboarding, passwordless security, and fewer repeated checks across internal systems, partner networks, and supply-chain journeys. “Customers, employees and partners should not have to prove who they are again and again, and institutions cannot afford to rebuild trust from scratch every time,” said Rens Pennings, Chief Commercial Officer at TrustTech. “By combining TrustTech’s proven reusable trust infrastructure with Signicat’s European scale, we can help regulated enterprises move from one-off verification to reusable identity. The result is faster onboarding, less manual work and trusted digital journeys that work across private wallets, sector wallets and the wider European identity ecosystem.”

CCP Global has submitted a response to CPMI-IOSCO's consultation on updated guidance and public disclosures to implement initial margin proposals. To read the response, please follow this link.

OCC reported June 2026 total cleared contract volume of 1,608,649,778 contracts – up 45.0 per cent from June 2025. Total options cleared contract volume reached 1,603,491,559 in June 2026, up 45.0 per cent from 1,105,752,074 in June 2025. Equity options volume reached a total of 778,333,823 contracts, up 28.6 per cent. Total futures cleared contract volume reached 5,158,219 in June 2026, up 39.5 per cent from 3,698,687 in June 2025. Contract Volume   June 2026 Contracts June 2025 Contracts % Change 2026 YTD ADV 2025 YTD ADV % Change Equity Options 778,333,823 605,122,672 28.6% 35,458,515 30,400,886 16.6% ETF Options 689,472,511 406,401,384 69.7% 29,138,102 22,186,695 31.3% Index Options 135,685,225 94,228,018 44.0% 6,285,198 4,755,497 32.2% Total Options 1,603,491,559 1,105,752,074 45.0% 70,881,815 57,343,078 23.6% Futures 5,158,219 3,698,687 39.5% 251,696 232,760 8.1% Total Volume 1,608,649,778 1,109,450,761 45.0% 71,133,511 57,575,837 23.5%   Securities Lending   June 2026 Avg. Daily Loan Value June 2025 Avg. Daily Loan Value % Change June 2026 Total Transactions June 2025 Total Transactions % Change Market Loan + Hedge Total 256,406,384,530 179,807,049,944 42.6% 326,682 312,759 4.45%

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission released their 48th Annual Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Report. This report summarizes the agencies’ merger enforcement efforts and provides fiscal year 2025 data on the Premerger Notification Program, which alerts the agencies to transactions that may substantially lessen competition in violation of federal law. Enacted by Congress in 1976, the HSR Act gives the DOJ and the FTC the opportunity to investigate and challenge mergers that are likely to harm consumers before injury occurs. The report explains that in fiscal year 2025, companies notified the agencies of 2,006 transactions under the HSR Act, of which approximately 31.8% were valued at more than $1 billion. The DOJ and the FTC took 18 merger enforcement actions to maintain competition in critically important markets, including healthcare, technology, energy, defense, consumer goods and services, labor and manufacturing. The DOJ brought ten of these actions: two in which the DOJ initiated litigation, two were resolved by the DOJ filing settlement papers simultaneously with the complaints in U.S. district courts, two that the parties abandoned before litigation commenced as a result of antitrust concerns raised during the DOJ’s investigation, and four that were restructured after the DOJ raised concerns about the threat they posed to competition.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the results of its targeted Peer Review on the supervision of compliance with the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) provisions aiming to facilitate market discipline through bank disclosure (“Pillar 3”). The Review found that the competent authorities under review have fully or largely embedded Pillar 3 requirements into their supervisory frameworks and that their practices are efficient overall. Consistency across jurisdictions could, however, improve. Scope of the Review The peer review assessed supervisory performance across four key areas between 1 June 2023 to 30 June 2025: Integration of Pillar 3 requirements into supervisory frameworks, including manuals, methodologies, and internal guidance; Effectiveness of supervisory arrangements for reviewing institutions’ disclosures and related governance frameworks, including internal processes and controls; Robustness of processes used to assess institutions’ Pillar 3 disclosures, including selected disclosure templates; Supervision and enforcement of institutions’ compliance with Pillar 3 requirements, including measures taken to address deficiencies. Key Findings Most competent authorities have fully or largely embedded Pillar 3 requirements into their supervisory frameworks, demonstrating a high degree of convergence across the EU. Four authorities were identified as having implemented these requirements to a very high standard, reflecting advanced supervisory practices and implementation of the relevant legal provisions. However, some differences remain: One authority was rated “partially applied” across all benchmarks. While gaps were identified, corrective actions are already underway to strengthen supervisory tools and processes; Another authority received mostly “not applied” ratings, due to the absence of formal methodologies and processes to systematically assess compliance. This reflects its view that Pillar 3 non-compliance poses limited financial stability risks, warranting lower supervisory prioritisation. Background EBA peer reviews assess and compare how competent authorities implement and supervise EU regulatory requirements and the effectiveness of their supervisory practices. They aim to strengthen consistency of supervisory outcomes across the EU and to promote convergence by identifying best practices, gaps and areas for improvement. Peer reviews may also lead to follow‑up measures, including recommendations, to enhance supervisory effectiveness.   Documents Peer review Report on Pillar 3 Disclosures (1.17 MB - PDF) Related content Page Peer Reviews Topic Transparency and Pillar 3  

43rd listing on Euronext in 2026 The company raised €57.6 million  Market capitalisation at IPO is €192.5 million Euronext today congratulates Attica Department Stores, a company operating in the retail sector, on its listing on Euronext Athens Regulated Market (ticker code ADPS). Attica Department Stores SA operates as a departmental store. The Company retails clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and beauty products for men, women, and kids. Attica Department Stores serves customers in Greece.  Attica Department Stores was listed through the admission to trading on 02 July 2026 of the 60,161,600 shares. The admission and offer price of ADPS shares was set at €3.20 per share. Market capitalisation was €192.5 million on the day of listing. Gross proceeds amounted to €57.6 million, comprising €54.7 million from the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and €2.9 million from the Parallel Offering to a limited circle of persons, in accordance with decision no. 4/379/18.04.2006 of the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission. The Public Offering attracted exceptionally strong investor interest, with valid demand reaching 66.3 million shares (equivalent to €212.05 million at the offer price), representing an oversubscription of 3.9 times, with the participation of 4,206 investors. Dimosthenis Boumis, Chief Executive Officer of Attica Department Stores, said: “This is a historic day for Attica Department Stores. Our listing on Euronext Athens, following a highly successful IPO, is a strong confirmation of our growth strategy and our vision for retail market in Greece. At the same time, it reflects the strong investment interest in profitable companies with clear growth prospects. We are now accelerating our development plan, focusing on new investments and expanding our market presence. With a deep sense of responsibility, we welcome our new shareholders and warmly thank our people and business partners for their continued commitment, trust and support.”  Lampros Papakonstantinou, Chairman of the BoD of IDEAL Holdings, said: “Today marks a landmark moment for Attica Department Stores, as well as a significant milestone for IDEAL Holdings. The impressive response from the investment community and the oversubscription of the IPO validate our strategic decision to invest in one of the leading brands in the Greek market. Today, more than ever, we are proud of the company's successful journey and optimistic about its robust growth prospects. We sincerely thank the investment community for its trust and remain committed, as the majority shareholder, to supporting Attica Department Stores in its next phase of growth, while continuing to create sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”  Caption: A glimpse from today’s opening bell ceremony celebrating the IPO of Attica Department Stores.

Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, has just won two major awards: Trade Surveillance Product of the Year at the Risk Technology Awards and Best Trade Surveillance Solution in the Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2026. This marks the fifth time since 2019 that Eventus has won the Risk Technology Award in the surveillance category. Hosted by Risk.net, the awards recognize financial institutions and vendors "doing the most to help the industry meet its various challenges" in asset liability management (ALM), credit, operational risk and wider enterprise risk management. Award winners are decided by a judging panel, consisting of technology users, risk management practitioners, analysts and members of the Risk.net editorial team. The second annual Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC, hosted by A-Team Group, recognize the "pioneering efforts of firms across the regional financial landscape," celebrating "those who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in capital markets technology." The shortlist is determined by A-Team editors and its award Advisory Board, and winners are selected based on votes from members of the capital markets community. Eventus CEO Cameron Routh said: "We are thrilled to receive two significant honors for best-in-class technology in the course of just two days. Our Validus platform keeps pushing into new territory, whether through our Frank AI solution or our rapidly expanding work across prediction and information markets. This is a testament to our outstanding team and the commitment we have always made to enhancing our offering through a continuous feedback loop from our clients all over the world." Eventus has now won more than 50 awards and honors since 2018, including 16 awards specifically for its services in the Asia-Pacific region. In June, the company won the award for Best Trade Surveillance Solution at the TradingTech Insight Awards USA 2026.

Datos Insights is pleased to announce the appointment of Madeline Bailey as Executive Principal of InsTech. As a member of the InsTech Executive Leadership Team, Bailey will work alongside Matthew Grant and Robin Merttens to lead the next phase of InsTech's growth and development.Bailey brings more than two decades of experience spanning insurance, technology, consulting, and innovation. She served as Global Head of Strategic Initiatives at global insurer MS Amlin, where she led transformation, digital strategy, and innovation initiatives across the specialty insurance market. Bailey also served as Co-Head of Technology Consulting at Norton Rose Fulbright, advising clients across the firm's practice areas on disruptive technologies. She has also worked closely with insurance technology startups, helping founders build, scale, and commercialize innovative solutions. This combination of experience across carriers, technology providers, advisors, and startups gives Bailey a unique perspective on how innovation is reshaping the insurance ecosystem."Maddy's deep relationships across the insurance ecosystem will be invaluable," said Robin Merttens, Executive Chairman, InsTech. "She brings both the credibility of a practitioner and the discipline of someone who's built businesses from the ground up."Bailey has been part of the InsTech community since its early days as a client, giving her deep insight into the needs of senior insurance executives. This perspective, combined with her experience in working across the Insuretech ecosystem, positions her to deepen InsTech's value to members while expanding reach to new markets."Maddy's expertise and genuine understanding of the insurance market make her ideal to lead InsTech forward," said Kavitha Venkita, CEO at Datos Insights. "Her appointment strengthens our ability to deliver InsTech's core promise: practical, community-led insight that helps the industry adopt innovation that works."In her role, Bailey will be responsible for stewarding and growing the InsTech community, strengthening member engagement, expanding strategic partnerships, and ensuring the organization continues to serve as a trusted platform connecting insurers, brokers, MGAs, technology providers, and service partners across the insurance ecosystem."I'm excited to help InsTech build on the momentum we've created," Bailey said. "Combining InsTech's trusted community with Datos' proprietary data and research capabilities creates a unique platform to help insurers, brokers, MGAs, and technology leaders make better decisions and drive meaningful change."InsTech's acquisition by Datos Insights last year combined the community of senior insurance executives with Datos' analytical depth and U.S. market presence. Bailey's appointment underscores Datos' commitment to maintaining InsTech's independence and community-first culture while scaling its advisory and research offerings.

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, today was named APAC Capital Markets Tech Supplier of the Year at the second annual Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC, hosted by A-Team Group. TT CEO Justin Llewellyn-Jones said: "The Asia-Pacific region is a critical growth area for us, and we devote significant resources to ensure that our clients have not only low-latency access to a wide range of exchanges but also the multi-asset functionality, sophisticated trading tools and comprehensive clearing services that our clients need. Alongside our strong relationships with the sell-side community throughout the region, we continue to expand our footprint among buy-side participants and to introduce them to our award-winning TCA, automated trading and risk management offerings as well as workflow efficiencies. It is a high honor and truly gratifying for us to be recognized by A-Team and market participants as APAC Capital Markets Tech Supplier of the Year." The TT platform, which handled more than 3 billion derivatives transactions alone in 2025, is the most widely used platform globally for futures and options on futures, in addition to its growing use across multiple asset classes. Volumes traded on APAC markets on the TT platform throughout the year increased by over 16%, outperforming underlying growth on most markets. TT also experienced a 25% increase in volume traded by Asia-based users, including their activity on markets in the U.S. and Europe. Seven of TT's 14 data centers are in the Asia-Pacific region, co-located alongside major exchanges. Further expanding this capability, TT this year announced plans to provide direct connectivity to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in response to increased domestic and international client demand to trade Indian markets. In April, TT partnered with NZX, the company operating New Zealand's equity, debt, funds, derivatives and energy markets, to deliver native connectivity to NZX from day one for its new S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures. The firm also signed an agreement with the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV)—its first client in Vietnam—to leverage TT's global network and infrastructure to bring a reliable, robust trading experience to all local Vietnam trading members. Now in its second year, the Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC program recognizes the firms "pushing the boundaries of what is possible in capital markets technology." Winners are selected based on votes from members of the capital markets community after the A-Team editors and Advisory Board determine a shortlist in each category. TT has now won nine A-Team Group honors since 2022. In June, the firm won the award for Best Sell-Side Order Management System (OMS) in the TradingTech Insight Awards USA 2026 following recognitions in March in the same category and as Best Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) Tool in the TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 2026.

The milestone marks the expansion of Ondo – the leader in tokenized securities by total value – into the U.S.  For the first time, U.S. listed securities – BlackRock’s iShares Core S&P 500 (IVV) ETF and Micron (MU) shares – will be tokenized by a third party on a public blockchain while staying within the existing U.S. regulatory and infrastructure framework Broadridge will enable holders of the tokenized securities to participate in proxy voting and receive regulatory disclosures, seamlessly providing token holders with the same protections and rights as holders of traditional securities Investors in securities tokenized by Ondo will have a common voting and shareholder communications platform and experience for synthetic and custodial tokenized securities leveraging Broadridge’s ProxyVote.com platform   Ondo Finance today announced the first live solution of third-party tokenized U.S. securities operating entirely within the existing regulatory perimeter in the U.S., in partnership with Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., (NYSE: BR) to provide full voting rights for tokenized equity holders.   In its January 2026 statement on tokenized securities, the SEC described a custodial model in which a third party holds an issuer's securities and issues crypto assets representing a holder's entitlement to the underlying security. Ondo's launch of tokenized BlackRock iShares Core S&P 500 (IVV) ETF and Micron (MU) stock are the first production deployments of that model in the U.S.    Under this model, which closely follows the SEC’s third-party custodial model, the underlying shares never leave the traditional U.S. regulated custody chain. Ondo’s registered transfer agent mints corresponding tokens, backed 1:1 by those shares, which are issued on the Ethereum blockchain and held by regulated custodians. Each token holder will receive the same shareholder rights and protections as shareholders holding through U.S. brokerage accounts receive, including issuer communications and onchain proxy voting through Broadridge’s ProxyVote.com platform.  Transfer restrictions are enforced by the participating broker-dealer, transfer agent, and custodian in accordance with existing regulatory requirements and practices, maintaining full regulatory compliance.    “Tokenized securities in the U.S. are too often framed as a binary choice between competing models and tokenization providers. This is a false premise. Ondo has built the regulatory, product, and service infrastructure to support all major models within the United States. Today's milestone shows we can tokenize securities in ways that meet both market and regulatory requirements, for U.S. and global investors and provides a strong foundation for our expanding access to on-chain investments for more U.S. investors." said Ian De Bode, CEO of Ondo Finance.   Today’s announcement marks a major step forward for tokenized securities in the United States. Until now, tokenized securities have largely operated outside the U.S. or have required issuer sponsorship on an issuer-by-issuer basis. This model brings them inside the U.S. regulatory perimeter, with the underlying securities held in the same infrastructure that custodies U.S. securities today. This new structure shows how the benefits of tokenization can be attained while preserving the safeguards, recordkeeping, and market infrastructure that underpin U.S. capital markets.    “Tokenization will only scale when it delivers both innovation and investor confidence,” said Doug DeSchutter, President of Broadridge’s Investor Communication Solutions business. “By enabling proxy voting, issuer communications, and regulatory disclosures for Ondo’s token holders, we’re living up to our promise to empower investors and issuers by providing them with the full range of trusted governance capabilities for tokenized securities regardless of how assets are structured.”   The launch is another milestone in realizing Broadridge’s strategy to enable the adoption of tokenized securities by ensuring that they are supported by governance capabilities with the highest standards for auditability, accountability, and investor protection and comply with U.S. regulatory guidelines. Broadridge supports all models of tokenized securities, including issuer-listed models, synthetic tokenized securities issued outside the United States, and now, third-party tokenized shares within the U.S. by ensuring that investors get the critical communications they need to exercise their voting rights and stay informed about their investments.