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Intercontinental Exchange Reports Record First Quarter 2026

Date 30/04/2026

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $1.4 billion on $3.0 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. First quarter GAAP diluted EPS were $2.48. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $1.3 billion in the first quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $2.35. Please refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release for more information on our adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted free cash flow.

Exchange Of Letters Between The Bank Of England Governor And The Chancellor Regarding CPI Inflation - April 2026

Date 30/04/2026

If inflation moves away from the target by more than 1 percentage point in either direction, the Governor is required to send an open letter to the Chancellor explaining why inflation has moved away from target and what action the Bank is taking to bring inflation back to target.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Sets Out Guidance To Support Innovation In Fund Tokenisation

Date 30/04/2026

Asset managers will find it easier to unlock the benefits of fund tokenisation, following the publication of new guidance by the FCA.

Bank Of England: Bank Rate Maintained At 3.75% - April 2026 Monetary Policy Summary And Minutes

Date 30/04/2026

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.

Ripple Reinforces Commitment To The Middle East With Expanded Presence In The UAE - New DIFC-Located Regional Headquarters For Middle East And Africa Creates Capacity To Double The Size Of Existing Operations To Meet Growing Regional Demand

Date 30/04/2026

Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance, today announced an expansion of its presence in the UAE with the opening of its new Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), creating capacity to grow its local team as demand for regulated blockchain-powered payment and custody solutions continues to accelerate across the region.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On Complaints About Wellesley & Co Ltd

Date 30/04/2026

Complainants raised concerns about our actions in relation to the wider Wellesley Group. WCL was the only FCA-regulated company in the Group and was responsible for approving financial promotions marketed to investors.

ESMA Launches Its Sixth Stress Test Exercise For Central Counterparties

Date 30/04/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today launched its sixth stress test exercise for Central Counterparties (CCPs). The CCP stress test framework drafted by ESMA for the purpose of this exercise is supported by an adverse market scenario provided by the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).

Soiltech ASA Lists On Euronext

Date 30/04/2026

• Market capitalisation of approximately NOK 712 million
• 20th listing on Euronext in 2026

ESMA Launches A Call For Evidence On The Structure Of European Equity Markets

Date 30/04/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a call for evidence (CfE) presenting a data driven analysis of the evolution of trading in European equity markets between 2022 and 2025, based on MiFIR transaction reporting data. The CfE invites stakeholder feedback on observed trends and their potential regulatory implications. 

Eurex: KWEB Options Arrive In Europe As ETF Ecosystem Grows

Date 30/04/2026

European demand for ETFs is growing among both institutional and retail investors, with the range of exposures they want to trade extending beyond the borders of the continent. At the same time, the need is growing for options that enhance both income generation and investment protection in the themes covered by this expanding spectrum of ETFs.