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Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes USD 500 Million Sukuk By Majid Al Futtaim Amid Strong Momentum In Islamic Debt Markets

Date 15/12/2025

• The USD 500 million Sukuk matures in October 2035 with a profit rate of 4.875%
• The issuance attracted an order book exceeding USD 2 billion with strong global and regional participation
• Total outstanding value of debt securities listed on Nasdaq Dubai now exceeds USD 145 billion

UK Financial Conduct Authority Sets Out Plans To Help Build Mortgage Market Of The Future

Date 15/12/2025

First-time buyers and the self-employed could get a step-up onto the housing ladder, under new plans from the FCA.

London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSEG") Transaction In Own Shares

Date 15/12/2025

LSEG announces it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") on the London Stock Exchange as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 04 November 2025.

Bursa Malaysia: Enhanced Prescribed Format For Sustainability Disclosures Via CSI Platform Goes Live On 15 December 2025 - Enhancements Facilitate Disclosure Of Progress And Performance In Relation To Sustainability-Related Risks And Opportunities

Date 15/12/2025

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) introduced an enhanced prescribed format for sustainability disclosures through its Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (“CSI”) Platform effective today, as part of its efforts to strengthen alignment with international disclosure standards. 

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group Expands Cross-Border Investment Access And Opportunities With Arab World’s First Cross-Listing Of US-Domiciled ETFs

Date 15/12/2025

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, one of the top 20 global exchanges by market size, has marked a major step in its global integration strategy by becoming the first exchange in the Arab world to list securities from the US.

Shanghai Gold Exchange: Notice On NYAuTN12 Contract Settlement

Date 15/12/2025

December 15, 2025 is the settlement date of NYAuTN12, the settlement price is as follows:
Settlement Price of NYAuTN12 Contract: 985.50 yuan/gram.

Singapore And China Deepen Financial Cooperation Through New RMB And Capital Market Initiatives

Date 15/12/2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced  new financial and capital markets initiatives to deepen financial cooperation with China. The initiatives were announced at the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting in Chongqing, China, which was co-chaired by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Gan Kim Yong, and People’s Republic of China Vice Premier of the State Council, Mr Ding Xuexiang.

Japan Financial Services Agency: The Eleventh Meeting Of The Working Group On Disclosure And Assurance Of Sustainability-Related Financial Information (Of The Financial System Council)

Date 15/12/2025

The Working Group on Disclosure and Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council) will hold its eleventh meeting on December 22, 2025, as follows.

1. Date: Monday, December 22, 2025, 16:00 pm to 18:00 pm
2. Conference room: Common Special Conference Room No.1, 13th floor, Common Government Office No.7
3. Agenda: Explanation by conference arrangement office, discussion etc.

ASIC Announces Transformational Package To Safeguard Australia’s Financial Markets In Response To ASX Inquiry Interim Report

Date 15/12/2025

ASIC has obtained commitments from ASX Group (ASX) on a package of reforms including:

• Strengthening the independence and governance of ASX’s Clearing and Settlement Facilities Boards
• A strategic reset of ASX’s transformation program ‘Accelerate’, with clear milestones and accountability for delivery
• The imposition of an additional $150 million capital charge on ASX Limited to ensure ASX maintains robust financial resources until remediation is complete
• A commitment to stronger leadership

ASX Commits To Strategic Package Of Actions From ASIC Inquiry And $150m Capital Charge

Date 15/12/2025

Today ASX has committed to a strategic package of actions with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) (“Commitments”). These Commitments address the findings contained in an interim report (“Interim Report”) from the expert ASIC Inquiry Panel (“the Panel”), appointed in June 2025, and are designed to deliver confidence in ASX as a provider of critical market infrastructure.