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DIFC Innovation Hub Widens Global South Reach Through Partnership With The Foundation Hub To Link Emerging Start-Up Ecosystems With Dubai

Date 04/09/2026

• DIFC Innovation Hub is expanding its international ecosystem network to strengthen innovation links between Dubai and high-potential entrepreneurial markets across the Global South
• DIFC Innovation Hub and The Foundation Hub are jointly developing a structured innovation corridor between Dubai and Slemani, connecting founders, investors, corporates and ecosystem partners across both markets.
• The Foundation Hub, Slemani, joins as the newest partner in that network, creating structured pathways for Kurdistan-based founders into Dubai's innovation ecosystem
• Programme includes two workshops in Kurdistan, structured mentorship, investor and corporate introductions, and participation opportunities at Dubai AI Festival, Dubai FinTech Summit and DIFC Innovation Hub Investor Day
• FinTech and artificial intelligence are initial priority sectors, with the programme open to high-potential businesses from other sectors

Ascertainment Of The Fulfilment Of The Requirements And Approval Of The Dual Listing Of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Shares On The Main Market Of Euronext Athens

Date 04/09/2026

Following today’s session of the Listings and Market Operations Committee, Euronext Athens confirmed that all listing requirements for the dual listing of the shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (ISIN: MHY8162K2046) on the Main Market of Euronext Athens, are met, in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 4 of Law 3371/2005, subject to the approval of the Prospectus by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.

Revised Lists Of The Moscow Exchange Indices Announced

Date 04/09/2026

Today Moscow Exchange announced the results of the quarterly review for MOEX indices. All changes were made upon recommendations from the Index Committee and will be implemented from 18 September 2026. The Exchange has also set free floats and additional weighting factor for several companies.

Daiwa Asset Management Launches iFreeETF Gold plus Income, Tracking The Solactive Gold Plus 7–10Y US Treasury Stacked Index

Date 04/09/2026

Daiwa Asset Management Co., Ltd. has launched iFreeETF Gold plus Income, tracking the Solactive Gold Plus 7–10Y US Treasury Stacked Index. The ETF provides investors with exposure to a strategy combining intermediate-maturity U.S. Treasuries and gold futures within a single index.

Appital Redefines The Scale Of Electronic Liquidity With Citadel Securities As Liquidity Provider - The Integration Of Continuous Price Discovery Into Appital’s Platform Combines Buy-Side Liquidity With Institutional Risk Capacity Within Electronic Reach

Date 04/09/2026

Appital, the institutional liquidity platform built exclusively for the buy-side, today announces Citadel Securities will act as a liquidity provider, integrating its superior pricing and execution capabilities directly into the Appital platform. This will enable continuous access to significant institutional liquidity across more than 1,500 European equities.

Powering Next Wave Of Market Growth Through AI And RMB Internationalisation - Panel Remarks At Hong Kong Association Of Banks’ Annual Distinguished Speaker Luncheon - Ms Julia Leung, Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Chief Executive Officer, 4 September 2026

Date 04/09/2026

During a panel discussion at the Hong Kong Association of Banks’ Annual Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Ms Julia Leung, Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) and renminbi (RMB) internationalisation as twin engines for China’s economic rise as well as powerful forces driving the next stage of market development for Hong Kong. She discussed how the city is uniquely positioned to harness these opportunities, and how the SFC is championing responsible innovation and AI governance to support resilient market development. Below is a synopsis of her remarks.

Montréal Exchange Interest Rate Derivative Trading Ceases At 13:30 Today, September 4, 2026 - Exchange's Markets Closed September 7, 2026

Date 04/09/2026

Interest rate derivative trading will cease at 1:30 p.m. today, September 4, 2026. Furthermore, the Exchange's markets will be closed on September 7, 2026.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: District Court Sets Trial Date For Securities Fraud Involving Illegal Short Selling

Date 04/09/2026

The District Court has fixed the trial for Mr Chan Hoi Shing and Mr Li Po Ching starting from 23 August 2027 after they pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud involving illegal short selling under section 300 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO).

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report - August 2026

Date 04/09/2026

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and ETP trades)

• In August 2026, the average daily number of trades was up 22% on the pcp. The average daily value traded on-market of $7.927 billion was up 11% on the pcp. 
• Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 0.5% in August, compared to 0.5% in the pcp. 
• Future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in August was an average of 10.7, down 1% on pcp.

Parliamentary Joint Committee On Corporations And Financial Services, Opening Statement, 4 September 2026 - Opening Statement By ASIC Chair Sarah Court At The Parliamentary Joint Committee On Corporations And Financial Services Oversight Of ASIC, The Takeovers Panel And The Corporations Legislation

Date 04/09/2026

Thank you, Chair, and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to appear today.

I am joined today by Commissioners Alan Kirkland and Simone Constant, CEO Scott Gregson and Executive Director for Enforcement and Compliance, Chris Savundra. Commissioner Kate O’Rourke is currently on leave.