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Fund Management Confidence Returns, But Concerns On Valuations And Systemic Risks Rise, Carne Report Reveals

Date 17/02/2026

New research from Carne Group (Carne), Europe’s largest independent third-party management company (ManCo), reveals that fund managers are entering 2026 with renewed confidence about growth and fundraising, even as institutional investors grow more concerned about valuation-related conflicts of interest and systemic risk across private markets.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Update On Liquidation Proceedings For Chance Voight Group

Date 17/02/2026

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – confirms that it continues to seek orders in the High Court to place the following entities into liquidation: 

• Chance Voight Investment Corporation Limited
• Chance Voight Investment Partners Limited
• CVI Partners Mortgage Fund Limited
• CVI Partners Mortgage Income Fund Limited
• CVI Securities Limited
• CVI Financial Limited 

Eurex - Partner Perspectives: Flow Traders’ Jasper Jansen on Credit Index Futures

Date 16/02/2026

As Credit Index Futures continue to reshape the landscape of credit derivatives trading, Eurex is proud to spotlight the voices of our most influential partners. In this exclusive series, we sit down with leading market participants from firms that have played a pivotal role in the development, adoption, and evolution of Credit Index Futures at Eurex.

The London Metal Exchange - Dr Fred Demler

Date 16/02/2026

With great regret, this notice informs LME members and the broader metals community of the death of Dr Fred Demler.

Bank Of England: Summary Of AI roundtables - February 2026

Date 16/02/2026

The Bank of England held roundtable meetings with representatives from regulated firms on the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML), to better understand the constraints that firms may be facing.

Eurex - Buffer ETFs In Europe

Date 16/02/2026

Ahead of the Eurex Derivatives Forum Frankfurt on February 25-26, we sat down with Sushil Krishan, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs on recent growth in Buffer ETFs, the effect this rise might have on derivatives markets and its prospects in Europe.

PIMFA WealthTech And Morningstar Launch AI Tech Sprint Inviting Fintechs To Showcase Wealth Solutions - Winner Of AI Tech Sprint To Present At Morningstar Investment Conference UK

Date 16/02/2026

IMFA WealthTech, the market network and technology platform for fintech firms in the wealth, advice and planning sector, and Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment insights, have launched a new AI Tech Sprint inviting fintech providers to apply to showcase their AI-driven solutions. The selected winner will present their technology to an audience of industry peers and decision-makers at the Morningstar Investment Conference UK on 7^th May 2026.

Revitalizing Bank Mortgage Lending, One Step With Basel, Federal Reserve Vice Chair For Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, At The American Bankers Association 2026 Conference For Community Bankers, Orlando, Florida

Date 16/02/2026

It is a pleasure to join you again this year for the American Bankers Association Community Bankers Conference. As a former community banker, I always enjoy taking time to learn from your experience to inform my work at the Federal Reserve.

Charlotte Crosswell Returns To London Stock Exchange As Non-Executive Director

Date 16/02/2026

Charlotte Crosswell is returning to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as a non-executive director, bolstering the exchange's fintech expertise.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Fines Former Chief Executive Of Carillion Plc (In Liquidation)

Date 16/02/2026

The FCA has fined Richard Howson £237,700 for his part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc.