London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from BNP Paribas SA (BNP Paribas) as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 30 July 2026: chase Number of ordinary shares purchased Highest price paid per share (GBp) Lowest price paid per share (GBp) Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp) 03 August 2026 209,068 8,532.00 8,320.00 8,409.97 04 August 2026 216,139 8,604.00 8,458.00 8,541.05 05 August 2026 221,818 8,704.00 8,510.00 8,633.07 06 August 2026 238,813 8,838.00 8,624.00 8,704.07 07 August 2026 248,576 8,980.00 8,746.00 8,943.24   LSEG intends to cancel all of the purchased shares.  Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, LSEG has 486,794,684 ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in issue (excluding treasury shares) and holds 20,188,599 of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in treasury. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 486,794,684 This figure for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of the law of the United Kingdom by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as implemented, retained, amended, extended, re-enacted or otherwise given effect in the United Kingdom from 1 January 2021 and as amended or supplemented in the United Kingdom thereafter), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by the BNP Paribas on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme can be found at: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0237Q_1-2026-8-10.pdf This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.

Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, today announced the IAC will host its inaugural meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 20, in Washington. The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance. This council of American innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and builders will provide insights and recommendations to the Commission to help ensure its regulations keep pace with the rapid speed of innovation on the new frontier of finance.  This meeting will be livestreamed on CFTC.gov. Dial-in information can be found below. For highest quality, select a number nearest your current location. San Jose: 669-254-5252 or 669-216-1590 New York: 646-828-7666 New Jersey: 551-285-1373 U.S. Spanish Line: 646-964-1167 or 415-449-4000 U.S. Toll Free: 833-435-1820 or 833-568-8864  International Numbers Webinar ID: 165 371 7748 Passcode: 172798 Individuals with additional questions should contact IAC Designated Federal Officer Michael Passalacqua. The views, opinions, and information expressed by the Advisory Committees are solely those of the respective Advisory Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, its staff, or the U.S. government.

CCP NCC changes the following risk parameters on Securities market starting from August, 11th 2026: Market risk rates: Ticker Current market risk rates Market risk rates from August, 11th 2026 S1_min S2_min S3_min S1_min S2_min S3_min RU000A103WB0 50% 60% 70% 100% 100% 100%   Ban on short selling: Ticker Current Ban on short selling Ban on short selling from August, 11th 2026 RU000A103WB0 No Yes   Read more on the Moscow Exchange: https://www.moex.com/n103251

In some priority areas of FSB work, meaningful progress can only be achieved with a good understanding of developments in jurisdictions that are not members of the FSB. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, has been appointed FSB’s Regional Engagement Chair for a two-year term, starting on 10 August 2026. In some priority areas of FSB work – such as crypto-assets and stablecoins and cross-border payments –, meaningful progress can only be achieved with a good understanding of developments in jurisdictions that are not members of the FSB. In his role as Regional Engagement Chair, Ayman M. Al-Sayari will advise the FSB Chair and Plenary on how to best leverage the FSB Regional Consultative Groups (RCGs) in supporting the FSB mandate. Governor Al‑Sayari has an extensive background in central banking, global financial markets, international and regional engagement, and policy leadership. He served as FSB Member co-Chair of RCG Middle East and North Africa from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025 and has been actively involved in the FSB for many years, including through active leadership in advancing the perspectives of emerging market and developing economies. Established in 2011, the FSB six Regional Consultative Groups provide a structured mechanism for members and non-members to interact on FSB initiatives, promote implementation of international financial policy initiatives, and share views on regional and global financial vulnerabilities. Related Information Regional Consultative Groups (RCGs) The RCGs facilitate structured engagement between FSB members and non-members to promote global financial stability, implement international financial policies, and address regional vulnerabilities.

The following Final Terms are available for viewing: Final Terms dated 10 August 2026 of LSEG Finance plc for the (i)         JPY30,500,000,000 2.528 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 12 August 2029 (ISIN: XS3457205881) (the 2029 Notes) (the 2029 Final Terms); and (ii)       JPY14,500,000,000 2.909 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 12 August 2031 (ISIN: XS3457205964) (the 2031 Notes and together with the 2029 Notes, the Notes) (the 2031 Final Terms and together with the 2029 Final Terms, the Final Terms), unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by London Stock Exchange Group plc and issued pursuant to the £10,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme of London Stock Exchange Group plc, LSEG Finance plc, LSEG Netherlands B.V. and LSEG US Fin Corp. (the Programme). The Final Terms contain the final terms of the Notes and must be read in conjunction with the offering circular dated 19 March 2026 relating to the Programme (the Offering Circular), which comprises a base prospectus for the purposes of the Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market sourcebook Rule 2.3. To view the 2029 Final Terms for the 2029 Notes, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0092Q_1-2026-8-10.pdf To view the 2031 Final Terms for the 2031 Notes, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0092Q_2-2026-8-10.pdf A copy of each of the Final Terms has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at: https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), one of the world’s leading providers of financial market technology and data powering global capital markets, today released its August 2026 Mortgage Monitor Report, which found that mortgage holder equity reached $18 trillion for the first time on record while annual home price growth reached a 14-month high in July. "Mortgage holder equity hitting $18 trillion is a remarkable milestone — one that reflects just how much wealth American homeowners have built," said Andy Walden, head of mortgage and housing market research at ICE. "The spring market provided a meaningful boost to both prices and equity, and we're seeing those tailwinds work through the data now. At the same time, rates have trended higher since early in the year, which may soften how much additional acceleration we're likely to see in the second half." Key findings from the August Mortgage Monitor include: July annual home price growth hits 14-month high Annual home price growth rose to 1.5% in July, marking its fifth consecutive month of acceleration and its steepest single-month increase since mid-2023. The jump reflects lower rates early in 2026 injecting demand into the market, as weak summer 2025 prices roll out of the comparison window. However, as rates have moved higher, one-month adjusted price gains have softened, suggesting that further acceleration in the second half of the year may be limited. Equity hits record high; negative equity elevated among recent-vintage borrowers Mortgage holder equity hit $18 trillion in Q2, a new all-time high, as lower rates earlier in the year supported renewed home price appreciation. Within that total, 47.5 million mortgage holders hold $11.7 trillion in tappable equity, averaging approximately $212,000 per borrower. Despite the strong overall picture, approximately 813,000 borrowers are underwater — up 44% year-over-year — concentrated among FHA and VA borrowers, those who purchased between 2022 and 2025, and in Texas and Florida where price declines from peak have been most pronounced. Rate variation among similarly qualified borrowers Borrowers with nearly identical credit profiles are locking meaningfully different interest rates, averaging a 38-basis-point spread among conforming purchase borrowers in 2026. On a $300,000 mortgage, that difference translates to roughly $76 per month and approximately $5,790 in additional costs over the first five years. Among FHA and VA borrowers, that spread widens to 47 and 48 basis points respectively, with the widest variation concentrated among borrowers with lower credit scores, smaller loan balances, higher loan-to-value ratios, and those using government-backed loan programs. Real estate owned (REO) properties are selling at historically wide discounts Buyers purchasing bank-owned REO properties did so at a 27.5% discount to comparable sales in June — among the largest in over two decades. Notably, the widest discounts relative to their own histories are appearing in markets that typically offer the least: Florida, Texas, California and the Mountain West. However, foreclosure rates and distressed purchase opportunities remain scarce in those areas. “The data in this month's Mortgage Monitor tells a story that our technology is purpose-built to help lenders act on,” said Bob Hart, President of Mortgage Technology at ICE. “Whether it's identifying borrowers at risk of refinancing away, understanding where rate variation is costing customers, or tracking equity trends that create new lending opportunities, ICE's integrated data and technology platform gives servicers and lenders the insight they need to move first.” Further detail on mortgage performance, REO sale, interest rate, home equity and home price trends — including charts — can be found in the full Mortgage Monitor report at https://mortgagetech.ice.com/resources/data-reports. About the ICE Mortgage Monitor ICE manages the nation’s leading repository of loan-level residential mortgage data and performance information covering the majority of the overall market. The ICE Home Price Index provides one of the most complete, accurate and timely measures of home prices available, covering 95% of U.S. residential properties down to the ZIP code level. In addition, the company maintains one of the most robust public property records databases available, covering 99.9% of the U.S. population and households from more than 3,100 counties. ICE’s research experts carefully analyze this data to produce a summary supplemented by dozens of charts and graphs that reflect trend and point-in-time observations for the monthly Mortgage Monitor report. To review the full report, visit: https://mortgagetech.ice.com/resources/data-reports.

LDA Technologies (LDA), the innovation leader in advanced ultra-low latency solutions for capital markets, today announces its new, non-blocking, high density Layer 1 fabric, LDA Maze, delivering connectivity with just 3.6ns to 4.1ns port-to-port latency. LDA Maze provides density never seen before at 25G (160 links) without sacrificing configurability or performance for trading architectures, while also supporting demanding AI and HPC applications when aggregating the links to 40 x 100G. With LDA Maze, firms are provided with an enabling layer to build the exact low latency, future proof technology stack their trading environment requires, while reducing the physical footprint needed to scale connectivity. This helps companies lower costs on rack space, power, and cabling. Vahan Sardaryan, CEO and Co-founder of LDA, said: “There's been a gap in the market for high-density, 25G-capable Layer 1 technology, and LDA Maze addresses it. It provides a flexible, ultra-low latency interconnect between components within the chassis: front-panel links, FPGA boards, NICs and other equipment alike, over ARC6 connectors — so one fabric can power devices for finance, HPC and AI workflows.” User Benefits of LDA Maze: 160 links in a single fabric: 160 links of 10/25G, or 40 links of 40/100G aggregated. The highest link count available at 25G, with less cabling, power and rack space behind it. Chain LDA Maze units together for even larger fabrics. 3.6–4.1 ns port-to-port: measured through the I/O cards. Firms get predictable interconnect latency between devices in the rack and inside a single chassis. Front panel follows the deployment: SFP, QSFP and QSFP-DD I/O cards combine in any mix, so the link layout matches the build instead of the chassis. Scale to 25G, without a redesign: run 10G today and move to 25G on the same device. LDA Maze can currently be integrated into Neo X, and will soon be available across two new LDA platforms launching in coming weeks, giving firms the option to extend low latency connectivity, unprecedented density levels and configurable workflows into broader infrastructure deployments. 

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology provider, announced today the appointment of Sal Lombardi as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lombardi has more than 25 years of experience leading finance across multiple industries, including fintech, enterprise software and logistics technology. TT CEO Justin Llewellyn-Jones said: "We're delighted to welcome Sal to the leadership team. Throughout his career, Sal has a proven track record of success in developing corporate strategies, fueling company growth and creating enterprise value. His extensive experience in guiding large technology firms through transformative periods of growth will be very relevant as we continue our expansion into new asset classes and solutions that meet our clients' needs." Lombardi said: "Joining Trading Technologies is a tremendous opportunity to be part of an amazing company with truly superior solutions. I am excited to partner with the leadership team to help drive continued growth across the business, with a strong focus on financial discipline and strategic initiatives." Lombardi joins TT after serving as CFO of Auctane, now operating as ShipStation Global, the leading intelligent logistics platform powering millions of businesses and billions of shipments annually. Prior to that role, he served as CFO for C1, a solutions-based technology company specializing in AI-powered security, infrastructure and communications. Previously, Lombardi held various senior leadership positions at cxLoyalty over a period of 20 years.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), global Fintech leader, today announced that its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) processed an average of $365 billion in daily repo transactions during July, with volumes totaling $8.0 trillion. The daily average is a 28% increase year-over-year, reflecting the continued evolution of tokenized market infrastructure and the expanding role of distributed ledger technology in modernizing funding and collateral markets. “Tokenization is increasingly becoming part of how institutions optimize liquidity and collateral management,” said Horacio Barakat, Global Head of Digital Innovation at Broadridge. “DLR continues to demonstrate that distributed ledger infrastructure can support the scale, reliability and interoperability required for core financing activity. As adoption broadens, firms are gaining greater confidence in bringing tokenized workflows into day-to-day market operations.” DLR enables firms to settle repo transactions on distributed ledger technology while operating within their existing trading and post-trade environments. The platform supports efficient, real-time financing by enabling the movement of tokenized collateral across counterparties, helping institutions improve liquidity management, optimize capital usage and enhance operational efficiency without disrupting established market workflows. As financial institutions continue to expand their tokenization strategies, Broadridge is helping bridge traditional and digital capital markets through scalable infrastructure that supports financing, settlement and collateral management at institutional scale. DLR remains a foundational component of Broadridge’s broader tokenization strategy, enabling clients to modernize core market operations while maintaining the resiliency, interoperability and trust required across global markets. To learn more about DLR, the world’s largest institutional platform for settling tokenized real assets, visit Broadridge’s DLR.

Mondo Visione today released its monthly performance report for July 2026, revealing a broad-based recovery across global exchange operators. Index Performance The FTSE Mondo Visione Index closed July at 97,228.32 points, up 14.6% from its June close of 84,821.91 points - marking one of its strongest monthly performances of the year. Top Exchanges by Market Capitalisation (July 2026) Exchange Market Cap (USD bn) CME Group 97.04 Intercontinental Exchange 86.23 Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing 66.06 London Stock Exchange Group 55.83 Deutsche Boerse 54.96   Best Performers Romania's Bursa de Valori Bucuresti led all exchanges with an impressive 42.0% gain in July. Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange came in second with a 29.6% rise, followed closely by Cboe Global Markets with a 27.8% increase. Worst Performers Saudi Arabia's Tadawul Group was the worst performer, declining 10.3% over the month. Israel's Tel Aviv Stock Exchange fell 7.0%, while India's BSE dropped 6.4%. Commentary Herbie Skeete, Managing Director of Mondo Visione and Co-founder of the Index, commented: "Global exchange performance strengthened markedly in July, reflecting improving market sentiment and renewed demand for exchange operators. While U.S. exchanges and frontier markets delivered standout returns, performance remained uneven across regions, with several Middle Eastern and Indian exchanges underperforming despite the broader rally." Download the Report The full July 2026 performance report is available to download here. 1-YEAR PERFORMANCE CHART OF THE FTSE MONDO VISIONE EXCHANGES INDEX (USD CAPITAL RETURN) Source: FTSE Group, data as at 31 July 2026 Monthly FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index Performance (Capital Return, USD) July 2014 3.1% August 2014 2.3% September 2014 -3.6% October 2014 2.8% November 2014 2.5% December 2014 -0.5% January 2015 -1.0% February 2015 8.5% March 2015 0.0% April 2015 10.7% May 2015 0.1% June 2015 -3.2% July 2015 -2.7% August 2015 -5.3% September 2015 -2.1% October 2015 7.6% November 2015 0.4% December 2015 -2.2% January 2016 -4,7% February 2016 -0.7% March 2016 6.7% April 2016 0.4% May 2016 1.8% June 2016 -2.2% July 2016 5.3% August 2016 2.3% September 2016 -1.6% October 2016 -1.6% November 2016 2.1% December 2016 0.1% January 2017 6.0% February 2017 -0.8% March 2017 1.4% April 2017 0.8% May 2017 1.6% June 2017 5.6% July 2017 2.7% August 2017 0.3% September 2017 3.6% October 2017 -0.7% November 2017 6.4% December 2017 -0.7% January 2018 10% February 2018 -0.5% March 2018 -1.6% April 2018 -1.0% May 2018 -1.5% June 2018 -0.8% July 2018 -0.7% August 2018 2.4% September 2018 -1.7% October 2018 1.0% November 2018 3.1% December 2018 -4.2% January 2019 5.4% February 2019 1.7% March 2019 -2.6% April 2019 4.6% May 2019 1.5% June 2019 4.3% July 2019 2.2% August 2019 3.7% September 2019 -0.8% October 2019 2.0% November 2019 -0.5% December 2019 1.6% January 2020 5.0% February 2020 -7.4% March 2020 -11.5% April 2020 8.0% May 2020 6.7% June 2020 2.3% July 2020 6.6% August 2020 4.9% September 2020 -5.2% October 2020 -6.7% November 2020 8.9% December 2020 7.2% January 2021 0.8% February 2021 1.4% March 2021 -2.7% April 2021 3.3% May 2021 2.5% June 2021 0.4% July 2021 0.4% August 2021 0.1% September 2021 -4.2% October 2021 5.9% November 2021 -5.6% December 2021 4.9% January 2022 -2.2% February 2022 -3.5% March 2022 3.5% April 2022 -8.6% May 2022 -5.1% June 2022 -0.7% July 2022 2.4% August 2022 -3.9% September 2022 -8.8% October 2022 -1.1% November 2022 11.5% December 2022 -2.9% January 2023 3.8% February 2023 -4.1% March 2023 5.0% April 2023 0.9% May 2023 -3.9% June 2023 3.8% July 2023 4.6% August 2023 -2.3% September 2023 -3.0% October 2023 -0.6% November 2023 7.7% December 2023 3.8% January 2024 -2.7% February 2024 4.3% March 2024 -0.1% April 2024 -3.8% May 2024 1.3% June 2024 -0.4% July 2024 3.2% August 2024 8.2% September 2024 4.7% October 2024 -1.2% November 2024 2.6% December 2024 -3.1% January 2025 4.3% February 2025 5.6% March 2025 2.2% April 2025 3.5% May 2025 4.4% June 2025 0.8% July 2025 -2.9% August 2025 -0.7% September 2025 -3.1% October 2025 -3.2% November 2025 3.6% December 2025 -0.4% January 2026 3.2% February 2026 3.2% March 2026 -4.1% April 2026 5.0% May 2026 -3.4% June 2026 -12.8% July 2026 14.6%   About FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index The FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index, a joint venture between FTSE Group and Mondo Visione, was established in 2000. It is the first Index in the world to focus on listed exchanges and other trading venues. The FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index compares performance of individual exchanges and trading platforms and provides a reliable barometer of the health and performance of the exchange sector. It enables investors to track 33 publicly listed exchanges and trading floors and focuses attention of the market on this important sector. The FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index includes all publicly traded stock exchanges and trading floors: Australian Securities Exchange Ltd B3 SA Bolsa de Comercio Santiago Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SA Boursa Kuwait Securities BSE Bulgarian Stock Exchange Bursa de Valori Bucuresti SA Bursa Malaysia Cboe Global Markets CME Group Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC Deutsche Bourse Dubai Financial Market Euronext Euronext Athens Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd Intercontinental Exchange Inc Japan Exchange Group, Inc Johannesburg Stock Exchange Ltd London Stock Exchange Group Miami International Holdings Multi Commodity Exchange of India Nairobi Securities Exchange Nasdaq New Zealand Exchange Ltd Philippine Stock Exchange Saudi Tadawul Group Singapore Exchange Ltd Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TMX Group Warsaw Stock Exchange Zagreb Stock Exchange The FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index is compiled by FTSE Group from data based on the share price performance of listed exchanges and trading platforms.

ASIC strengthened consumer protection in 2025-26, delivering 150 administrative enforcement outcomes targeting misconduct across Australia’s financial, credit and corporate sectors. Demonstrating the critical role administrative enforcement tools play in disrupting rogue operators and protecting consumers, investors and small businesses, between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, ASIC: removed or restricted 87 individuals and businesses from providing financial services removed or restricted 27 individuals and businesses from providing credit services disqualified 36 individuals from managing corporations1 Overall, ASIC’s administrative enforcement activity remained strong in 2025–26, with financial services removals and restrictions reaching the highest level in the past five-years and director disqualifications rising sharply from the 2024-25 financial year2. ASIC Chair Sarah Court said Australian financial services licence cancellations and director disqualifications were among ASIC’s most efficient enforcement tools. ‘These administrative powers are critical levers that allow ASIC to act quickly and decisively to stop misconduct, protect consumers, investors and small businesses, and efficiently remove unsuitable operators from the market. ‘They can often be deployed more swiftly than or ahead of court action to help prevent further harm, drive behavioural change and strengthen trust and confidence in Australia’s financial and corporate markets. ‘Every banning order, licence cancellation and director disqualification removes a pathway for rogue operators to continue earning a living from misconduct. By removing high-risk participants from the market, we are disrupting misconduct at its source and making it harder for those who disregard the law to continue operating.’ ASIC’s latest data shows that 61% of financial services outcomes and 89% of credit-related outcomes resulted in permanent banning orders or licence cancellations with: 77 permanent bannings and cancellations from credit and financial services (31 individuals and 46 organisations) 6 banned for 10 years from credit and financial services 31 banned for less than 10 years 18 of the 36 director disqualifications were for the maximum period of five years available under the Corporations Act. Some of ASIC's most significant enforcement outcomes in 2025-26 included: Permanent ban – Abdullah Popal: ASIC permanently banned Mr Popal from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities following fraud convictions involving the dishonest transfer of almost $90,000 from former clients. Permanent ban – Barry King: ASIC permanently banned former financial adviser after finding he misappropriated client funds and provided false documents. Maximum director disqualification – Kylie Campbell: ASIC disqualified the former Victorian property development director from managing corporations for the maximum period of five years following the failure of companies that left substantial debts and losses to creditors. Shield and First Guardian Master Funds: ASIC has banned 15 advisers linked to the Shield Master Fund or the First Guardian Master Fund in the last financial year and taken further action against licensees, a director of a licensee and a responsible manager. 'ASIC will continue to take decisive action against individuals and businesses that fail to meet their legal obligations,' the Chair said. ‘Administrative enforcement outcomes are a powerful way to protect consumers and investors, deter misconduct and maintain confidence in Australia's financial, credit and corporate markets. ‘If you misuse a position of trust, fail to meet your obligations or engage in misconduct, ASIC can and will act to remove you from the market.’ Background 1Source: ASIC Annual Reports2The categories are not mutually exclusive, and some individuals/businesses may appear in more than one category where multiple administrative actions have been taken. Banning orders prohibit individuals from providing financial services or engaging in credit activities and are used where ASIC identifies serious misconduct or conduct demonstrating a person is not fit to participate in the industry. Licence cancellations remove a business's legal authority to provide financial services or credit activities and are used where an entity has failed to meet its obligations or no longer meets the standards required of a licensee. Director disqualifications prevent individuals from managing corporations for up to five years and are commonly used where ASIC identifies repeated company failures, misconduct affecting creditors or employees, or conduct showing a person is unfit to manage a company. This provision is a key regulatory tool to deter director misconduct and allows for a timely and efficient enforcement outcome when compared to similar criminal and civil remedies. Any person who continues to be involved in the management of a company while disqualified commits an offence which carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment. Further information about ASIC banning orders, licence cancellations and director disqualifications is available in the ASIC newsroom and on ASIC's Banned and Disqualified Register. Also see: ASIC’s approach to enforcement. Reporting Year Financial Services Credit Services Director Disqualifications Total 2025–26 87 27 36 150 2024–25 58 33 14 105 2023–24 64 11 35 110 2022–23 77 28 32 137 2021–22 39 18 58 115 Source: ASIC Annual Reports

Speaking at the recent ceremony, Mohammad Jafarpour, CEO of the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI), highlighted the company’s ambitious fiber optic mega-project, which aims to provide high-speed connectivity to 27 million users. Following a surge in connectivity over the past year, TCI is now aggressively pursuing a target of 2.5 million fiber optic subscribers. Jafarpour emphasized that infrastructure development is the cornerstone of TCI’s future strategy. “The transition from a traditional ‘telephone operator’ to a comprehensive ‘service operator,’ alongside the expansion of digital business models, is the core of our future transformation,” he stated. TCI remains a dominant force in Iran’s ICT landscape. A key player on the Tehran Securities Exchange since 2008, the company leads the telecommunications sector in market capitalization. As of the close of yesterday’s trading, the industry’s total market cap stood at over IRR 135 trillion, with TCI commanding a significant share of more than IRR 71 trillion. Tracing its roots back to 1971, TCI was established with an initial capital of IRR 5 billion and pioneered Iran’s first mobile service in 1993. This mobile division was later spun off in 2004 as the independent Mobile Telecommunication Company of Iran (MCI). TCI underwent privatization through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in August 2008. The move underscored the company’s commitment to transparency and corporate governance. Despite facing various operational challenges, TCI maintained its position as the nation’s largest telecom operator through rigorous cost management, strategic domestic partnerships, and significant investments in network and IT infrastructure. During the bell ringing event, to commemorate TCI’s 18-year listing milestone on the TSE, Dr. Mahmoud Goudarzi, CEO of TSE, presented a commemorative icon to the company’s CEO.” The ceremony, which was accompanied by a media Q&A session, provided an opportunity for closer interaction between listed issuers and capital market participants. During the event, journalists held discussions with TCI’s senior executives regarding the company’s performance, development plans and future outlook.

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The Commission continues its ongoing work to support the orderly and effective implementation of the Treasury Clearing Rule1 in anticipation of mandatory clearing for U.S. Treasury cash transactions at the end of the year and U.S. Treasury repo transactions by June 30, 2027.2 Extraterritorial and Inter-affiliate Transactions Earlier this year, the Commission published two separate requests for exemptive relief for public comment: First, a request submitted by the Institute of International Bankers (“IIB”) asking for relief from the application of the Treasury Clearing Rule to certain non‑U.S. transactions.3 Second, a request submitted by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) seeking targeted modifications to the inter‑affiliate exclusion under the Treasury Clearing Rule, including relief from the “outward-facing condition” for certain repo transactions between non-U.S. affiliates and non-U.S. parties below a certain threshold.4 Both Notices yielded substantive and thoughtful feedback from a broad cross‑section of market participants, including dealers, asset managers, and foreign banking organizations. Commenters raised detailed operational, legal, and risk‑management considerations, as well as the need for consistent treatment across different business structures and geographies. In my role overseeing the Commission’s efforts to implement the Treasury Clearing Rule,5 I particularly appreciate the significant public engagement on these issues. Based on commenters’ feedback, the Commission is evaluating potential paths forward on both Notices, including an approach that would address—in a single Commission order—the relief requested in the IIB Notice and the relief requested in the SIFMA Notice concerning the outward facing condition. As commenters have noted, these two areas of potential relief overlap in meaningful ways, particularly for global institutions operating across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities. The Commission has determined to reopen the comment period for both Notices and has asked specific questions related to the details of such a combined approach. Exploring this path, the Commission seeks to preserve the core objectives of the Treasury Clearing Rule—improving transparency, reducing bilateral exposures, and strengthening market resilience—while also responding to practical challenges highlighted in the comment process and providing consistent treatment across businesses. The expected due date for comments is August 31, 2026. Reserve Computations Last month, the Commission published a notice seeking comment on a potential exemption under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for margin calculated on a net omnibus basis, rather than a gross customer-by-customer basis, for U.S. Treasury securities.6  This relief would permit broker-dealers to include a debit in their reserve computations for margin on deposit with a qualified clearing agency for cleared U.S. Treasury transactions, even if the margin collateral was delivered on a net, omnibus basis. The 15c3-3 Notice asks several questions about the scope of this relief and how it would be implemented. The expected due date for comments on this notice is August 31, 2026.  Work Completed to Date and Work Ahead Additionally, the Commission published an order granting conditional exemptive relief from the scope of the Treasury Clearing Rule to transactions cleared through “captive” clearing subsidiaries on behalf of private funds, as long as the subsidiary meets certain requirements.7 This relief will enable private funds to access central clearing for repo transactions with their subsidiaries that are direct participants of a clearing agency that clears transactions in U.S. Treasury securities. Commission staff also recently issued an FAQ related to clearing agency outages.8  This FAQ provided staff’s view that bilateral trading will remain an available option in certain instances when a clearing agency is not available to accept transactions in U.S. Treasury securities from its participants.    We continue to work on other questions related to implementation, including the treatment of failed trades, which market participants have identified as critical to their preparations. Market participants are encouraged to continue preemptively bringing issues regarding implementation of the Treasury Clearing Rule to the attention of the Commission or its staff. The SEC’s dedicated Treasury Clearing implementation webpage will be updated regularly as we address additional issues and provide further guidance. We are aware that concerns have been raised by certain market participants regarding the recent Basel III notice of proposed rulemaking and its potential effect on transactions subject to the Treasury Clearing Rule.9 SEC staff has discussed such concerns with other federal agencies as part of routine inter-agency dialogue. Conclusion As the compliance dates for the Treasury Clearing Rule approach, facilitating orderly implementation of the Treasury Clearing Rule remains a priority. Industry participants should continue their efforts to prepare for a smooth and successful transition to increased clearing of U.S. Treasury securities by the current deadline. One such effort is the recent announcement by SIFMA for new standardized documentation for done-away transactions, which may help improve the onboarding process for an intermediary’s new customers.10  1This rule, among other things, mandates the clearing of certain eligible secondary market transactions in U.S. Treasury securities by direct participants in covered clearing agencies. See Standards for Covered Clearing Agencies for U.S. Treasury Securities and Application of the Broker-Dealer Customer Protection Rule with Respect to U.S. Treasury Securities, Exchange Act Release No. 99149 (Dec. 13, 2023), 89 FR 2714 (Jan. 16, 2024) (the “Treasury Clearing Rule”).  2The Commission extended the original compliance dates for the Treasury Clearing Rule by one year to Dec. 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions and June 30, 2027, for eligible repo market transactions. See Extension of Compliance Dates for Standards for Covered Clearing Agencies for U.S. Treasury Securities and Application of the Broker-Dealer Customer Protection Rule With Respect to U.S. Treasury Securities, Exchange Act Release No. 34-102487 (Feb. 25, 2025), 90 FR 11134 (Mar. 4, 2025). 3Notice of Request for Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Section 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, from Certain Aspects of Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Request for Comment, Exchange Act Release No. 34-104944 (the “IIB Notice”), available at https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/exorders/2026/34-104944.pdf. See also Reopening of Comment Period; Notice of Request for Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Section 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, from Certain Aspects of Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Request for Comment, Exchange Act Release No. 34-105261, available at https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/exorders/2026/34-105261.pdf (reopening the comment file for the IIB Notice). 4Notice of Request for Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Section 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, from Certain Aspects of Rule 17ad-22(e)(18)(iv) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Request for Comment, Exchange Act Release No. 34-105262 (Apr. 17, 2026) (the “SIFMA Notice” and together with the IIB Notice, the “Notices”), available at https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/exorders/2026/34-105262.pdf. The SIFMA Notice also addressed a request that the definition of an “affiliated counterparty” be expanded to include all affiliates, except for investment company entities. 5See Press Release, Staff Issues FAQs to Help Broker-Dealers Implement Financial Responsibility Requirements Related to U.S. Treasury Clearing (Aug. 6, 2025), available at https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-105-staff-issues-faqs-help-broker-dealers-implement-financial-responsibility-requirements-related-us.  6Notice of an Application of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association for an Exemption Pursuant to Section 36 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from Certain Conditions of Note H to Exchange Act Rule 15c3-3a (Exchange Act Release No. 34-105980) (July 24, 2026) (the “15c3-3 Notice”), available at https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/exorders/2026/34-105980.pdf. 7Order Granting Conditional Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Sections 17A and 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, from the Definition of an “Eligible Secondary Market Transaction” in Rule 17ad-22(a) (Exchange Act Release No. 34-105736) (June 18, 2026), available at https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/other/2026/34-105736.pdf. 8Frequently Asked Questions – Treasury Clearing Rule: Unavailability of a U.S. Treasury securities CCA (Question 3), available at https://www.sec.gov/rules-regulations/staff-guidance/trading-markets-frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-treasury-clearing-093025#unavailability. 9See, e.g., Comment Letter from Int’l Swaps & Derivatives Ass’n, SIFMA, & Inst. of Int’l Fin. to Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; Bd. of Governors of the Fed. Reserve Sys.; & Fed. Deposit Ins. Corp., re Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I & II Banking Organizations; Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital & Standardized Approach for Risk‑Weighted Assets (June 18, 2026), Docket ID OCC‑2026‑0265 (Doc. No. OCC‑2026‑0265‑0070). 10See Press Release, SIFMA Publishes U.S. Treasury Done-Away Securities Clearing Agreement (July 30, 2026), available at https://www.sifma.org/news/press-releases/sifma-publishes-u-s-treasury-done-away-securities-clearing-agreement

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is moving against digital asset exchanges that the Iranian regime relies on to launder billions of dollars, maintain covert access to international financial systems, and support the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), among other terrorist groups.  This action targets two major digital asset exchanges used by Tehran, along with the ringleader of a network of front companies operating across multiple jurisdictions, facilitating illicit cryptocurrency activity and sanctions evasion.  Iranian actors exploited unlicensed or lightly regulated digital currency exchange platforms to transfer large volumes of digital assets. They executed this scheme through sprawling corporate networks and an extensive online gambling enterprise that obscured the origin of the funds and ultimately laundered the illicit proceeds for the benefit of the IRGC and regime‑connected individuals.  “The Iranian regime’s reliance on digital assets and shadow banking networks is further evidence that Economic Fury is working,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “We will continue to increase the economic pressure. Whether in dollars, rials, or crypto, Treasury will hunt down and dismantle the illicit financial networks that keep the regime afloat.”  Today’s action builds on OFAC’s sustained sanctions campaign under the President’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), reinforcing the policy of maximum economic pressure on Iran. For more information on sanctions risk associated with Iranian digital asset exchanges, including secondary sanctions risk, please see FAQ 1250 and FAQ 1257.  OFAC developed this action in coordination with the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).  The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is also offering a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of Iran’s IRGC and its various branches.  More information is available on the RFJ website.  IRANIAN DIGITAL ASSET EXCHANGES:  ELABORATE SANCTIONS EVASION SCHEMES Siavash Kayvanpour (Kayvanpour), who was born in Iran, has additional citizenship from Dominica and Afghanistan, and has resided in the United Arab Emirates, operates a multi-nation network of companies that support illicit digital currency activity.  Kayvanpour, through his Republic of Georgia-based company, SHPS Shelbit (Shelbit), operates the Shelbit Exchange (Shelbit Exchange). Digital currency addresses belonging to the IRGC have sent the equivalent of over $1 million in digital assets to Shelbit Exchange digital currency addresses.  More than the equivalent of $2 million has also been transferred from Shelbit Exchange addresses to IRGC digital currency addresses.  Additionally, digital currency addresses belonging to or controlled by Kayvanpour have sent over $2 million in digital assets to U.S.-designated Nobitex.  Kayvanpour is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of the IRGC and Nobitex, which are both persons whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224.  Shelbit services a large Persian-language gambling website network run by a pair of Iranian influencers who live luxurious lives outside of Iran.  Tens of millions of dollars of this gambling network’s digital assets were laundered through Shelbit.  Although the two Iranian influencers were convicted of illegal gambling in Iran in 2023, their gambling websites still have access to Iran’s online payments systems, which the Central Bank of Iran tightly regulates. The Iranian regime’s willingness to allow this gambling network to operate highlights its hypocrisy and corruption. UAE-based Shelbit General Trading LLC (General Trading) operates commercially as “Shelbit Exchange.”  The UAE’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued enforcement actions against General Trading in January 2025 and July 2026, but General Trading remains in business.  General Trading is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Shelbit.  In addition to Shelbit, Kayvanpour owns Poland-based Shelbit Technologies Ltd Spółka Z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością W Likwidacji (Shelbit Technologies Ltd).  Kayvanpour also is the sole manager of UAE-based Crypto Home DMCC (Crypto Home) and UAE-based NFT Home DMCC (NFT Home).  In January 2025, VARA took enforcement action against Crypto Home.  Shelbit, Shelbit Technologies Ltd, Crypto Home, and NFT Home are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kayvanpour. Aban Tether is another Iran-based digital asset exchange.  It has processed millions of dollars' worth of transactions involving previously designated Iranian digital asset exchanges, including Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex.  OFAC is designating Aban Tether pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy. SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONS All property and interests in property of the persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC.  In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked.  Unless authorized by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of blocked persons. Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties on U.S. and foreign persons.  OFAC may impose civil penalties for sanctions violations on a strict liability basis.  OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines provide more information regarding OFAC’s enforcement of U.S. economic sanctions.  In addition, financial institutions and other persons may risk exposure to sanctions for engaging in certain transactions or activities involving designated or otherwise blocked persons.  The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated or blocked person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person.  Non-U.S. persons are also prohibited from causing or conspiring to cause U.S. persons to wittingly or unwittingly violate U.S. sanctions, as well as engaging in conduct that evades U.S. sanctions.  Individuals located in the U.S. or abroad who provide information about sanctions violations to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s whistleblower incentive program may be eligible for awards if the information they provide leads to a successful enforcement action that results in monetary penalties exceeding $1,000,000. The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the SDN List, but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law.  The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior.  For information concerning the process for seeking removal from an OFAC list, including the SDN List, or to submit a request, please refer to OFAC’s guidance on Filing a Petition for Removal from an OFAC List. Click here for more information on the persons designated and any property identified as blocked property today.

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury welcomed S&P Global’s introduction of new reference prices for critical minerals, calling the development an important advancement in promoting greater transparency to enable market-based price discovery across global critical minerals markets. The new benchmarks cover Gallium, Germanium, Tungsten, Antimony, and Neodymium and Praseodymium, providing enhanced pricing visibility and market intelligence that will support more informed investment and sourcing decisions. Transparent, credible reference prices are essential to well-functioning markets. By improving price visibility, these reference prices can help strengthen investor confidence, encourage long-term private-sector investment, and support the development of critical mineral supply chains while countering the effects of non-market policies and practices. “Transparent, market-based pricing is essential to attracting the private capital needed to build secure, resilient, and diversified critical mineral supply chains,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “As the United States works with trusted partners to strengthen critical mineral markets, reliable reference prices will support the Trump Administration's efforts to address market distortions and advance our long-term economic and national security.” The Agreement on Trade in Critical Minerals seeks to establish phased-in, mineral-specific price floors adjusted at the border while advancing common standards among like-minded trading partners. Negotiations build on discussions held earlier this year among G7 Finance and Trade Ministers, as well as action plans developed with Japan, Mexico, and the European Union. The proposed framework for the Agreement reflects feedback received through nearly 2,500 public comments submitted in response to the Federal Register Notice issued on February 26, 2026. Treasury looks forward to continued engagement with international partners to promote transparent, competitive, and resilient critical minerals markets.

Today, the Department of the Treasury, as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), released its Annual Report to Congress for calendar year 2025. The Annual Report highlights key indicators of CFIUS’s activities and provides statistics on transactions that CFIUS evaluated in 2025. “For the past 50 years, CFIUS has safeguarded U.S. national security by identifying and addressing risks associated with certain foreign investments, in turn allowing beneficial foreign investment to drive U.S. economic growth,” said Chris Pilkerton, Assistant Secretary for Investment Security. “Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen the efficiency and transparency of our processes, foster compliance with our authorities, and enhance the customer service experience for transaction parties while remaining steadfast in our commitment to protecting U.S. national security.” The report shows that the Committee effectively processed a high volume of cases and successfully executed its mission. Beyond the numbers, the Department of the Treasury continues to lead efforts to improve national security outcomes and enhance the CFIUS process consistent with President Trump’s America First Investment Policy.  Key highlights from 2025 include the following: The CFIUS caseload remains significant, with a total of 347 notices and declarations of covered transactions or covered real estate transactions. Despite facing operational challenges due to lapses in appropriations, CFIUS cleared 67 percent of distinct transactions in either the 30-day assessment period for declarations or the initial 45-day review period for notices.  CFIUS continues to enforce transaction parties’ compliance across all of the Committee’s authorities, especially as it pertains to compliance with the mandatory filing requirements for certain transactions involving critical technology, critical infrastructure, and sensitive personal data.  Treasury launched the Known Investor Pilot Program, aimed at developing a process to facilitate greater investment from allies and partners by collecting detailed information from foreign investors in advance of filing potential transactions.  The Annual Report is submitted to Congress pursuant to Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. § 4565). CY2025 CFIUS Annual Report

The Division of Market Oversight and the Market Participants Division of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently issued a letter to remind Commission-regulated entities involved in the listing, soliciting, or acceptance of event contracts of their responsibility not to mislead consumers, including the obligation to display clear and accurate pricing information for derivatives products.  Registered entities and persons must uphold regulatory standards and foster clear understanding of the products offered within CFTC-regulated markets, including through the oversight of intermediary market participants, affiliates, and partners. Commission staff warned that displaying pricing information in the “American” odds format used by casino gambling bookmakers is likely to mislead market participants about the nature of the transaction and may deprive users of access to indicia of market depth and pricing impact.  Market participants should display information, including pricing information, that indicates to consumers when a product is an event contract on a CFTC-regulated exchange, rather than a higher-margin, non-market-priced bookmaking product.  The divisions reminded regulated entities and persons that displaying misleading pricing information in connection with any regulated product risks violating federal law prohibiting the use of manipulative devices.  RELATED LINKS Misleading or Deceptive Practices Letter

Effective September 3, 2026, MIAX will amend Rule 1900 of the MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX Emerald Options Exchange, MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange, and MIAX Pearl Options Exchange Rule 3100 to reduce the waiting periods for retaking FINRA qualification examinations to align with FINRA Rule 1210.06.The required qualification examination retake waiting periods are shortened to 15 days after the first and second failed attempts, and 60 days after the third and all subsequent failed attempts that occur within a two-year period. Please refer to the following Regulatory Circulars for more information: MIAX Options RC 2026-123 MIAX Pearl Options RC 2026-119 MIAX Emerald Options RC 2026-91 MIAX Sapphire Options RC 2026-123 Contact MIAX Trading Operations at TradingOperations@miaxglobal.com or (609) 897-7302 with any questions regarding the proposed changes. Regulatory inquiries should be directed to Regulatory@miaxglobal.com or (609) 897-7309.

The current reports for the week of August 04, 2026 are now available. Report data is also available in the CFTC Public Reporting Environment (PRE), which allows users to search, filter, customize and download report data. Additional information on Commitments of Traders (COT) | CFTC.gov Historical Viewable Historical Compressed COT Release Schedule CFTC Public Reporting Environment (PRE) PRE User Guide PRE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)