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BIS Newsletter: Appointments, Payments And Supervision

Date 01/06/2026

Banca d’Italia Governor is appointed Chair of the BIS Board

Fabio Panetta will chair the BIS Board of Directors and Governors made other key appointments to central bank groups.

From Money Market Funds To Stablecoins: Lessons For Central Banks - Speech By Isabel Schnabel, Member Of The Executive Board Of The ECB, At The 2026 Bank Of Korea International Conference On Central Banks And The Future Of Money

Date 01/06/2026

The nature of money has never been static. Over the centuries, financial innovation has reshaped how money is created, transferred and stored, often enhancing efficiency, broadening access and boosting economic welfare.

Positron AI Establishes First Presence Outside The US In DIFC To Drive Next-Generation AI Inference

Date 01/06/2026

• Positron AI has raised over USD 300mn and achieved unicorn status, reflecting strong global demand for its technology
• The expansion comes at a time when AI inference (real-world deployment of AI models) is becoming the dominant driver of compute demand globally
• Company’s strategic move positions DIFC as a gateway for advanced AI infrastructure

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services Business Reaffirms Global Client Servicing Focus Through Senior Appointments

Date 01/06/2026

The Securities Services business of BNP Paribas today announces the appointments of Robert van Kerkhoff as Head of Institutional Investors Sales & Client Coverage, and Alison Gurd as Head of Client Experience & Servicing. Both report to Alessandro Gioffreda, Head of Client Coverage & Territories, Securities Services. 

JPX Monthly Headlines - May 2026

Date 01/06/2026

JPX group companies undertake various initiatives and disseminate information with the aim of providing the most attractive markets to all users.

Japan Exchange Group Trading Overview In May 2026

Date 01/06/2026

Japan Exchange Group released Trading Overview in May 2026.

Tokyo Financial Exchange Trading Volume In May 2026

Date 01/06/2026

The total trading volume of FX Daily Futures contracts (Click 365) was 1,706,918 ( -14.6% MoM / +19.2% YoY ) and its average daily trading volume was 81,284.

Shanghai International Energy Exchange Has Released Its Circular On Approving The Registration Of TSR 10 Brand “Mainland” Of Mainland Group Rare Rubber S.A. As The Substitute Deliverable Commodity For TSR 20

Date 01/06/2026

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on Approving the Registration of TSR 10 Brand “Mainland” of Mainland Group Rare Rubber S.A. as the Substitute Deliverable Commodity for TSR 20 as follows:

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Reprimands And Fines XHK Limited $2.5 Million For Regulatory Breaches

Date 01/06/2026

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined XHK Limited (XHK) $2.5 million for regulatory failures in relation to the firm’s preparation of financial returns, maintenance of required liquid capital, and handling of client money and non-client money.

ASIC: CDPP Discontinues Insider Trading Charges Against Big Un Former CFO Andrew Corner Following Hung Jury

Date 01/06/2026

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) has determined it will discontinue proceedings against the former chief financial officer (CFO) of collapsed ASX-listed technology company Big Un Limited following a hung jury.