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Ontario Securities Commission Seeks Feedback On Efforts To Create A Machine-Readable Regulatory Framework

Date 30/03/2026

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking feedback on how to best build and shape a machine-readable dataset of securities rules and regulatory documents to facilitate improved access, clarity and usability for capital market participants. To support this work, the OSC has published an overview describing how this machine-readable dataset could transform access to securities regulation in Ontario and reduce burden.

SIFMA’s Quantum Dawn VIII Exercise Tests Readiness For Polycrisis Incidents

Date 30/03/2026

SIFMA today released the after-action report from its biennial Quantum Dawn VIII resilience exercise conducted in November 2025.  The exercise simulated multiple distinct events which simultaneously impacted the sector, including a Category 5 hurricane, a transatlantic cable cut, a Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) outage, and a zero-day cybersecurity attack attributed to a state actor. The overlapping nature of these events created a complex environment where resources were stretched thin and information sharing and decision-making was critical for maintaining operational integrity.

Four Distinguished Financial Services Industry Leaders Join DTCC Board Of Directors - New Members Provide Deep Market Expertise And Strategic Insights To The DTCC Board

Date 30/03/2026

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that four new Board Members have joined its Board of Directors. The Board plays a critical role in overseeing the strategic direction of DTCC, working closely with the firm's leadership and advising on topics including risk management, regulatory matters, the development of new products and services, emerging fintech and more.

SIFMA Statement On DOL Rule Proposal On Alternative Investments In Retirement Accounts

Date 30/03/2026

SIFMA released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA President and CEO, on a rule proposal released today by the Department of Labor (DOL) related to alternative investments in retirement accounts:

BSX Notice Of Easter Holiday Closure

Date 30/03/2026

The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) advises that it will be closed on Friday, 3 April, in observance of the Good Friday Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Monday, 6, April 2026.

ISDA Selects Gentek AI To Develop DRR Traceability Tool

Date 30/03/2026

ISDA has selected Gentek AI to develop a new traceability tool for the ISDA Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) solution, enhancing transparency for users of the ISDA DRR.

MIAX Options Exchange - Updated MEI, AIS And FOI Interface Specifications To Support Upcoming Enhancements

Date 30/03/2026

The MIAX Options Exchange interface specifications have been updated to support the following enhancements.

1. MEI Interface Specification v2.11, AIS Interface Specification v2.6, and FOI Interface Specification v2.7:
   1. Selective Liquidity Auto Purge (SLAP) Functionality
      1. This optional feature enhances the Mass Cancellation functionality by providing members the ability to remove a subset of its quotes in the system atomically. 
      2. With the introduction of a new field “SLAP Codes” in the Simple Bulk Quote Message, members can specify custom SLAP codes on some or all of its liquidity, providing more granular control of the Mass Liquidity Cancel Request when attempting to “Selectively Purge” specific targeted liquidity.

The EBA Streamlines Supervisory Approvals For IRB Model Changes

Date 30/03/2026

​The European Banking Authority (EBA) is making the supervisory approval process for banks using Internal Ratings Based (IRB) models more efficient. Today’s publication of the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on material model changes introduces targeted amendments that significantly reduce the number of changes classified as material, allowing supervisors to apply a more risk‑based approach in the supervision of IRB models. This will ease the administrative burden on both banks and supervisors while maintaining appropriate supervisory oversight. 

Nodal Exchange Launches The First Financially Settled California Carbon Allowance Futures In Collaboration With IncubEx

Date 30/03/2026

Nodal Exchange, in collaboration with IncubEx, announced today the launch of the first financially settled California Carbon Allowance futures and options contracts on March 30, 2026.

ACER Calls For Stronger Monitoring And Enforcement To Tackle Delays In Implementing EU Electricity Market Rules

Date 30/03/2026

ACER has published its Recommendation to the European Commission on measures to speed up the effective implementation of EU electricity market rules.