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Bank Of England: Bank Rate Maintained At 3.75% - April 2026 Monetary Policy Summary And Minutes

Date 30/04/2026

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.

Ripple Reinforces Commitment To The Middle East With Expanded Presence In The UAE - New DIFC-Located Regional Headquarters For Middle East And Africa Creates Capacity To Double The Size Of Existing Operations To Meet Growing Regional Demand

Date 30/04/2026

Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance, today announced an expansion of its presence in the UAE with the opening of its new Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), creating capacity to grow its local team as demand for regulated blockchain-powered payment and custody solutions continues to accelerate across the region.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Statement On Complaints About Wellesley & Co Ltd

Date 30/04/2026

Complainants raised concerns about our actions in relation to the wider Wellesley Group. WCL was the only FCA-regulated company in the Group and was responsible for approving financial promotions marketed to investors.

ESMA Launches Its Sixth Stress Test Exercise For Central Counterparties

Date 30/04/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today launched its sixth stress test exercise for Central Counterparties (CCPs). The CCP stress test framework drafted by ESMA for the purpose of this exercise is supported by an adverse market scenario provided by the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).

Soiltech ASA Lists On Euronext

Date 30/04/2026

• Market capitalisation of approximately NOK 712 million
• 20th listing on Euronext in 2026

ESMA Launches A Call For Evidence On The Structure Of European Equity Markets

Date 30/04/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a call for evidence (CfE) presenting a data driven analysis of the evolution of trading in European equity markets between 2022 and 2025, based on MiFIR transaction reporting data. The CfE invites stakeholder feedback on observed trends and their potential regulatory implications. 

Eurex: KWEB Options Arrive In Europe As ETF Ecosystem Grows

Date 30/04/2026

European demand for ETFs is growing among both institutional and retail investors, with the range of exposures they want to trade extending beyond the borders of the continent. At the same time, the need is growing for options that enhance both income generation and investment protection in the themes covered by this expanding spectrum of ETFs.

BNP Paribas Group First Quarter 2026 Results: Results As Of 31 March 2026 - A Record Quarter, Driven By Excellent Operational Performance And The Implementation Of Strategic Plans

Date 30/04/2026

The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 29th April 2026.  The meeting was chaired by Jean Lemierre. The Board examined the Group’s results for the first quarter of 2026.

KB Securities Co., Ltd. Launches New ETNs Tracking Solactive Natural Gas Total Return T-Bill Leveraged Indices

Date 30/04/2026

KB Securities have launched new ETNs tracking Solactive Natural Gas Total Return T-Bill Leverage Indices. The products are designed to provide Korean investors with transparent and rules-based access to tactical long and short exposure to the natural gas market.

FSB Chair’s Letter To G20 Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors: April 2026

Date 30/04/2026

The conflict in the Middle East has resulted in a substantial shock to the global economy. It has prompted significant financial market reactions, so far notably in energy prices and government bond yields.