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EEX And Baltpool Enter Strategic Co-Operation To Develop An Organised And Efficient German Biomass Market
Date 21/04/2026
The European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) and European biomass exchange operator Baltpool have entered a strategic co-operation to support the development of an organised biomass market in Germany. Under the agreement, Baltpool will launch a weekly auction for waste wood. EEX will then use the auction data to publish a corresponding index, offering market information to enhance transparency in the German biomass market. The co-operation brings together EEX’s long-standing expertise in commodity and energy markets with Baltpool’s proven experience in biomass market organisation. The partners are targeting the launch of the first auctions before the end of 2026.
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Supporting Fintech In The Next Phase Of Innovation - Speech By Jessica Rusu, UK Financial Conduct Authority Chief Data, Information And Intelligence Officer At IFGS
Date 21/04/2026
Key points
- Agentic commerce will change how financial decisions and transactions are made, demanding a fundamentally new approach.
- We are expanding practical support for firms through the next phase of our AI Lab.
- Open Finance will provide the foundations of a more intelligent financial system.
- We are supporting solo-regulated firms scale, with our Scale-Up unit open for expressions of interest.
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UK Financial Conduct Authority Announces Second Cohort For AI Live Testing
Date 21/04/2026
Speaking at UK FinTech Week, Jessica Rusu, chief data, information and intelligence officer at the FCA, has confirmed the second group of firms selected to join AI Live Testing.
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LangWatch Launches Open-Source Framework That Detects Hidden AI Cybersecurity Risks
Date 21/04/2026
LangWatch, the platform for testing, simulating, and improving AI- and agent-driven applications, has launched a solution, LangWatch Scenario, designed for businesses that use or scale AI applications, such as customer service bots and data analytics agents, to automate red teaming and conduct AI penetration testing.
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GlobalData Announces Top M&A Financial And Legal Advisers In Europe During Q1 2026
Date 21/04/2026
GlobalData has announced the latest Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, in terms of the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in Europe during Q1 2026. See the rankings and findings below.
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DIFC To Become The World’s First AI Native Financial Centre
Date 21/04/2026
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced that it will become the world’s first AI-Native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at the foundational level of its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development, ecosystem infrastructure and physical urban fabric.
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Market Structure Partners Markets Unstructured Series: Final Paper - Paper III Explores Possible Industry Action That Could Be Taken To Address The Issues And Support Market Growth
Date 21/04/2026
The use of AI in trading will further expose weaknesses in network and data governance in markets where liquidity is dispersed. Policymakers who desire competition in trading need to shift their focus to governing the network, and the data that flows through it, at a systemic level rather than relying on historic policies that were predicated on their national trading venues fulfilling that role.
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HKEX Builds FIC Leadership Team With New Appointment
Date 21/04/2026
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Tuesday) the appointment of Mr Lawrence Lau as Managing Director and Head of Debt Market Development.
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Eurex: A Five-Year Success Story: Micro Futures Drive Global Adoption Of European Benchmarks
Date 21/04/2026
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Eurex’s micro futures – a product suite that comprises DAX, EURO STOXX 50 and SMI micro contracts. The suite’s launch tapped into growing demand from retail and institutional traders seeking European exposure via more precise and cost-efficient solutions.
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UK Government - Consultation Outcome: A Streamlined Approach To Payment Systems Regulation Consultation
Date 21/04/2026
This document provides a summary of the feedback received by HM Treasury in response to the consultation and sets out the government’s planned approach for consolidating the functions of the Payment Systems Regulator within the Financial Conduct Authority. The government will bring forward primary legislation to deliver this change when Parliamentary time allows.
