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Discussions On The Second Day Of The G7 Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors’ Meeting: Summary Of The Joint Press Conference By Japan Minister Katayama, Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services, And Governor Ueda Of The Bank Of Japan

Date 02/06/2026

Minister:

I will brief you on the main points of today’s discussions on the second day of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, as well as the bilateral meetings.
... Regarding emerging technologies in the financial sector, in light of recent developments in frontier AI models such as Mythos, we agreed to strengthen information exchange among G7 experts and to advance efforts to identify best practices. Following the G7 meeting, I attended the No Money for Terror conference this afternoon, where we discussed measures to combat the terrorist financing. I delivered the opening remarks at a session on preventing the misuse of new financial technologies.

Discussions At The G7 Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors’ Meeting: Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services

Date 02/06/2026

Minister:

Good evening, everyone. I will brief you on the main points of today’s discussions at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, as well as the bilateral meeting.

Evolving Threats Posed By Frontier AI Models: Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services

Date 02/06/2026

Minister:

In my opening remarks today, I will address two points: the issuance and public release of a request concerning short-term responses by financial institutions in light of evolving threats posed by frontier AI models, and the enforcement of the Act on the Promotion of Cash Flow-Based Lending. First, regarding the frontier AI models, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) will today issue a request to financial institutions under its supervision, calling for short-term responses in light of changes in the threat landscape.

Notice On Adjustments To Margins, Price Limits And Transaction Fees Of Several Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Products

Date 02/06/2026

According to Article 9 of Risk Control Rules of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange and Article 26 of Futures Clearing Rules of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hereby decided to adopt the following adjustments to margins, price limits and transaction fees of Flat Glass futures and Soda Ash futures contracts:

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Welcomes Third Reading Of Bill, Prepares For Transfer Of Regulatory Responsibility For Consumer Credit

Date 02/06/2026

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – welcomes the third reading of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill which confirms 1 July 2026 as the date for the transfer of regulatory responsibility for the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA). 

SEC Announces Four New Members Of Investor Advisory Committee

Date 01/06/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced four new members to fill vacancies on its Investor Advisory Committee. Three of the four new members will serve four-year terms, while the fourth new member will serve as the designated representative of the interests of senior citizens.  

CFTC Grants Five Whistleblower Awards Totaling Over $8M

Date 01/06/2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it is awarding more than $8 million to five whistleblowers whose information led to the successful resolution of an enforcement action against a fraudulent scheme.

CME Group Announces Launch Of 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures And Options Trading

Date 01/06/2026

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it launched 24/7 trading for Cryptocurrency futures and options. The expanded trading hours, which went live on Friday, May 29, mark a significant milestone in providing global market participants with always-on access to regulated digital asset risk management tools.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 01/06/2026

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available: http://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/SwapsReports/index.htm.

Commission Statement On The Passing Of Former SEC General Counsel David Becker: Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

Date 01/06/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission notes with sadness the death of our former colleague David Becker on Friday, May 29. David faithfully dedicated a significant portion of his career to public service. With a deep knowledge of our securities laws, the Commission and the American people benefited from David’s leadership and expertise during his years as General Counsel under Chairmen Schapiro, Pitt, and Levitt. Beyond his command of complex legal and policy issues, David’s kindness, humor, and collegiality earned him the respect of his colleagues across the SEC and in the private sector. He received the William O. Douglas Award from the Association of SEC Alumni in 2019. On behalf of the entire agency, we extend our condolences to his family during this difficult time.