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Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Summary

Date 19/02/2026

The average daily trading volume for the period 15/02 – 19/02 reached JD (11.0) million compared to JD (9.1) million for the last week, a increase of (20.3%). The total trading volume during the week reached JD(55.0) million compared to JD (45.7) million during the last week. Trading a total of (19.8) million shares through (17818) transactions.

ESMA Sanctions Regis-TR For Serious Breaches Of Organisational Obligations

Date 19/02/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial markets regulator and supervisor, has fined the trade repository (TR) REGIS-TR, S.A. a total of EUR 1,374,000 for seven infringements under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) and the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR). 

Synechron Partners With Cognition To Bring Autonomous AI Engineering To Global Financial Institutions

Date 19/02/2026

Synechron, a leading digital transformation consulting firm, and Cognition today announced a strategic partnership to help global financial institutions modernize critical software faster using AI-assisted engineering.

ESMA Publishes List Of Supplementary Deferrals For Sovereign Bonds

Date 19/02/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), together with National Competent Authorities (NCAs), has agreed supplementary deferrals that may be applied on top of the standard Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) deferral regime for sovereign bonds.

US Secretary Of The Secretary Bessent Announces 2026 G20 Finance Track Agenda And Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors Meeting In Asheville, North Carolina

Date 19/02/2026

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced the priorities and schedule for the 2026 G20 Finance Track, including hosting a meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina. 

CME Group To Launch 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures And Options Trading On May 29

Date 19/02/2026

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its regulated Cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning on May 29, pending regulatory review.

Opening Remarks, Federal Reserve Vice Chair For Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, At The Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta 2026 Banking Outlook Conference: The Next Horizon In Banking, Atlanta, Georgia (Via Pre-Recorded Video)

Date 19/02/2026

Thank you, President Bostic for inviting me to join you today.1 Before turning to my remarks, I would like to take a moment to recognize your service to the Federal Reserve and to the Sixth District. I have heard from many bankers about your active engagement in the District, and your efforts to foster an economy that works for everyone. On a personal note, I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with you over the years, and I am grateful for your insights and perspectives as a member of the FOMC. We have navigated extraordinary challenges together, and your contributions have been invaluable. I wish you every success in your next chapter.

The Digital Euro: Enhancing Payments In The Euro Area - Speech By Piero Cipollone, Member Of The Executive Board Of The ECB, At The Italian Parliamentary Committee Of Inquiry Into The Banking, Financial And Insurance System

Date 19/02/2026

It is an honour to have been invited by Chair Zanettin to present the digital euro project to this Parliamentary Committee.

Borsa İstanbul’s Opening Bell Rang For Ata Turizm

Date 19/02/2026

In his address at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Korkmaz Ergun, the CEO of Borsa İstanbul A.Ş., stated the following: 

“Distinguished Guests,

Today, I welcome you all to the Opening Bell Ceremony hosted by our Exchange as we celebrate the listing of Ata Turizm at Borsa İstanbul.

The tourism sector holds a strategic position for our country in terms of employment, added value, and foreign currency earnings. Therefore, the resources provided to the tourism sector from capital markets are highly valuable for the sustainable growth of the tourism sector."

AYU Alternative Investment Network Launches Direct Capital Matching Service - AYU’s Cupid Platform Matches Family Offices To Alternative Funds And Direct Investment Opportunities In Its Network

Date 19/02/2026

AYU, the global private members' community for family offices and alternative investment funds, is launching AYU Capital, a matching service connecting funds and founders with verified family office investors.