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Taiwan Futures Exchange Secures Dual Exemptions From The Ontario Securities Commission For Clearing Agency Recognition And Customer Clearing And Protection, Advancing Global Connectivity And Taiwan’s Asia Asset Management Center Goals

Date 02/03/2026

On February 18, 2026, the Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) achieved two significant regulatory milestones from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). These achievements include an Exemption from Recognition as a Clearing Agency under the Ontario Securities Act, as well as exemptive relief granting substituted compliance for OTC derivatives’ customer clearing and protection. Both exemptions took effect immediately. 

Nasdaq Helsinki Welcomes Easor To Main Market

Date 02/03/2026

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in the shares of Easor Plc (ticker: EASOR) will commence today on the Nasdaq Helsinki Main Market following the completion of the partial demerger of Talenom (ticker: TNOM) into two separate companies on 28 February 2026. Easor focuses on the software business. Easor Plc is a Small Cap company within Technology sector. Easor is the third company to list on Nasdaq’s European markets and the second listing on Nasdaq Helsinki in 2026.

Dubai Financial Services Authority Anti-Money Laundering And Glossary Modules Amendments Come Into Force; FAQs Published

Date 02/03/2026

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)’s updated Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions (AML) and Glossary Modules of the DFSA Rulebook came into force on 2 March 2026.

Japan Exchange Group Trading Overview In February 2026

Date 02/03/2026

Japan Exchange Group released Trading Overview in February 2026.

Temporary Closure Of Nasdaq Dubai Effective Monday, 2 March 2026 And Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Date 02/03/2026

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

Tokyo Financial Exchange Trading Volume In February 2026

Date 02/03/2026

The total trading volume of FX Daily Futures contracts (Click 365) was 1,761,480 ( -13.4% MoM / -2.9% YoY ) and its average daily trading volume was 88,073 .

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Notice On Market Risk

Date 02/03/2026

Given the recent uncertainties in the markets, all members are required to strengthen investor education and risk prevention, remind clients of trading compliance and rational participation.

Comments By Monetary Authority Of Singapore On Market Conditions

Date 02/03/2026

In response to media queries, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said that it is closely monitoring developments arising from the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and is assessing the impact on the domestic economy and financial system.

Investigation Into Mizuho Securities: Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services

Date 02/03/2026

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Regarding reports that the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) is conducting an investigation into Mizuho Securities, could you update us on the current status and your policy response going forward? In addition, the SESC yesterday filed a criminal accusation with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office against a former director of Mita Securities and others, on suspicion of insider trading. How do you view the situation of insider trading cases occurring one after another in the financial industry?

Securities Commission Malaysia Announces Two New Board Members

Date 02/03/2026

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kamal Azira Hassan and Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid as Board Members for a two-year term, effective 15 February 2026.