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Brief Remarks, Federal Governor Michael S. Barr, At The Opportunity Finance Network Conference, Washington, D.C. (Via Pre-Recorded Video)

Date 22/10/2025

Let me thank the Opportunity Finance Network for the invitation to be part of this gathering.1 Unfortunately, I could not join you in person, but I'm pleased to be able to offer a few words to celebrate the legacy of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)—a legacy rooted in opportunity, innovation, and commitment to communities that have too often been overlooked.

Canadian Securities Administrators Reminds Crypto-Backed Lending Platforms Of Potential Regulatory Requirements, And Cautions Investors Over Risks

Date 22/10/2025

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) reminds crypto-backed lending platforms about the possible application of securities law to their businesses and encourages them to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements.  In addition, investors are reminded to seek information on the regulatory status of any firms they seek to do business with.

The AML/CFT Colleges Framework Is Maturing, The EBA Finds

Date 22/10/2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its fifth and final Report on the Functioning of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Colleges. The Report finds that colleges are effective tools to facilitate information exchange, which improved the effectiveness of AML/CFT supervision within the Union. The Report also finds that a key objective of the framework is yet to be fulfilled, i.e to address issues that affect several group entities in a coordinated manner.

ESMA Finds EU Carbon Markets Functioning Smoothly In New Report

Date 22/10/2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial market regulator and supervisor, has published its annual market report on EU carbon markets.

Open Interest Across ICE’s Global Futures And Options Markets Reaches A Record 107 Million Contracts - Record Open Interest Across Commodities, Energy, Oil, Brent And TTF Futures

Date 22/10/2025

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced that its global futures and options markets reached record open interest (OI) of 107.6 million contracts on October 20, 2025, up 16% year-over-year (y/y).

CME Group Inc. Announces Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Date 22/10/2025

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

The World Federation Of Exchanges Elects Nine New Board Members

Date 22/10/2025

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, elected 9 new Directors of the Board, including a new Chair, Vice Chair and Working Committee Chair at the 64th WFE General Assembly. 

Registrations Are Open For The ACER And European Commission's Workshop: REMIT Implementation Updates (28 November 2025)

Date 22/10/2025

ACER and the European Commission’s Directorate General for Energy (DG ENER) are organising an online workshop to discuss recent developments in the implementation of REMIT.

Biotech Venture Financing Upturn Of 70.9% QoQ In Q3 2025 Signals Potential Recovery, Reveals GlobalData

Date 22/10/2025

GlobalData’s Venture Capital Investment Trends In Pharma – Q3 2025 report reveals that the biotech industry witnessed a 70.9% increase in total venture financing deal value from $1.8 billion in Q2 2025 to $3.1 billion in Q3 2025. This uptick signals improving investor sentiment, reflecting renewed confidence in biotech innovation and growth prospects despite policy uncertainty, market headwinds, and recent funding constraints in the US, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Additional Speakers Announced - Register Now For The 6th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - U.S. On Nov 5 In New York City.

Date 22/10/2025