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Geopolitical Tensions And Market Volatility Define January 2026: FTSE Mondo Visione Index Up 3.2%

Date 17/02/2026

January 2026 opened with continued global market volatility, driven by lingering geopolitical tensions and the threat of trade tariffs. Despite the tumultuous start, the FTSE Mondo Visione Index climbed 3.2%, closing the month at 96,985.19 points, up from December's 93,979.05 points. 

Basel Committee Publishes Analysis Of Synthetic Risk Transfers

Date 17/02/2026

• The economic importance of synthetic risk transfer (SRT) markets has grown rapidly over the last decade.
• Compared with securitisations before the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), SRTs in use recently appear to be more prudently structured and managed.
• Risks associated with SRT use merit continued monitoring by supervisors.

Remarks At The Texas A&M School Of Law Corporate Law Symposium, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, Federal Reserve Bank Of Dallas, Feb. 17, 2026

Date 17/02/2026

Thank you, David [Woodcock], for your generous introduction. And good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be here, and grateful for this opportunity to share a few reflections.

LeveL Markets Integrates With EDX Markets To Expand Institutional Access To Digital Assets

Date 17/02/2026

LeveL Markets, a U.S. registered broker-dealer and the operator of the LeveL ATS, today announced a strategic partnership with EDX Markets, a leading digital asset firm that combines an institutional-only trading venue with a central clearinghouse, to drive broader institutional participation in digital assets.

Millions In Unhedged FX Losses To Drive Return To Protection In 2026

Date 17/02/2026

A new report from advanced FX and cash management solutions provider, MillTech, has revealed that UK corporates lost an average of £6.71m in 2025 due to unhedged FX exposure, while US firms lost $9.85m, driving a renewed focus on currency protection in 2026.

Coming On 27 February: Two ACER Consultations On Electricity Topics

Date 17/02/2026

On 27 February 2026, ACER will open two public consultations on:

• economic input data to improve European electricity system modelling; and
• amendments to the Core region's long-term capacity calculation methodology.

ECB Welcomes Extension Of Frank Elderson’s Term As Vice-Chair Of The Supervisory Board

Date 17/02/2026

• Frank Elderson’s term of office as Vice-Chair of ECB’s Supervisory Board extended until end of his term as ECB Executive Board member

Iberclear And LCH SA Expand Their Collaboration To Support The Settlement Of Italian Government Bonds

Date 17/02/2026

Iberclear, BME’s (SIX) central securities depository, announces an enhanced collaboration with LCH SA, the global clearing house of LSEG, aimed at enabling the settlement of Italian government bond transactions. 

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: Call For Public Comments Regarding The Addition Of A Liquidity Criterion As A Threshold Condition For Inclusion In Bond Indices

Date 17/02/2026

The corporate bond market has reached a record size of approximately NIS 422 billion, yet about 90% of the Bond series included in the Tel-Bond universe record an average daily trading volume of less than NIS 2.4 million.

Quantoz Partners With Visa To Make Stablecoins Spendable

Date 17/02/2026

Quantoz Payments B.V. (Quantoz) the Netherlands headquartered payments technology company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Visa to become a direct Visa principal member. The agreement enables Quantoz to facilitate the issue of virtual Visa debit cards and act as a BIN-sponsor for third-party fintechs and platforms, allowing their customers to spend e-money/ stablecoins wherever Visa is accepted.