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Sample Data Available For JPX Market Innovation & Research Customized Data On Director And Auditor Skills Of Listed Companies

Date 19/08/2025

We are pleased to announce that JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. (JPXI) is ready to　provide a beta (test) version of customized data that offers a comprehensive overview of the skills held by directors and auditors across listed companies (hereinafter referred to as “sample data”). By utilizing generative AI, we have categorized the skill information extracted from the skills matrices and reasons for appointment found in listed companies’ convocation notices for general shareholders meetings. This process has enabled us to classify these skills into eight distinct categories(Note1) and create mappings for each director and auditor.

Japan Financial Services Agency: The First Meeting Of The Working Group On Corporate Disclosure Of The Financial System Council

Date 19/08/2025

The Working Group on Corporate Disclosure of the Financial System Council will hold its first meeting on August 26, 2025 as follows.

1. Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 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.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 18/08/2025

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available: http://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/SwapsReports/index.htm.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Issues Request For Comment Related To The Guiding And Establishing National Innovation For U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act

Date 18/08/2025

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Request for Comment required by the GENIUS Act, which furthers the Administration’s policy of supporting the responsible growth and use of digital assets, as outlined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14178 on “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.”  Today’s request for comment fulfills Treasury’s obligation pursuant to section 9(a) of the GENIUS Act, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers in the United States. The GENIUS Act and E.O. 14178 together promote U.S. leadership in digital assets and bolster U.S. national security. 

SIFMA Updates Model Bond Purchase Agreements For Negotiated Municipal Securities Underwritings

Date 18/08/2025

SIFMA today published its updated SIFMA Model Bond Purchase Agreement for Negotiated Municipal Securities Underwritings.  The agreement is intended for use in connection with governmental tax or revenue-supported securities, including fixed, variable rate, auction and credit enhanced securities, and is not intended for use in connection with conduit financing transactions.  It has two parts, the Terms and Acceptance document and the General Provisions and Conditions document.

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Detects Cybersecurity Threat

Date 18/08/2025

On August 11, 2025, CIRO identified a cybersecurity threat. As a precaution, CIRO proactively shut down some of its systems to ensure their safety and immediately started an investigation. Throughout this time, critical functions remained available.

SIFMA Fixed Income Market Close Recommendation In The U.S., The U.K., And Japan For U.S. Labor Day Holiday

Date 18/08/2025

SIFMA has confirmed its previous holiday recommendation for a full market close on Monday, September 1, 2025, for the trading of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities in the U.S., the U.K., and Japan in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.

Archax And Stellar Cement Strategic Collaboration For Tokenised RWAs - Stellar Invests In Archax, As Part Of Closer Collaboration

Date 18/08/2025

Archax, the UK regulated digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, today announced a strategic partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), that supports the layer-one blockchain network Stellar. Under the terms of this partnership, SDF has made a direct investment into Archax Group to support Archax’s mission to bridge traditional finance and blockchain. 

Cboe Appoints Prashant Bhatia To Lead Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development

Date 18/08/2025

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced it has appointed Prashant Bhatia as Executive Vice President, Head of Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development, effective September 2, 2025.

The EBA Publishes Its Final Standards For Off-Balance Sheet Items Conversion Factors

Date 18/08/2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the allocation of off-balance sheet items and the specification of factors that might constrain institutions’ ability to cancel unconditionally cancellable commitments considerations.