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Dubai International Financial Centre Welcomes CapitaLand Investment As It Taps The Gulf’s Fast-Growing Investment Market

Date 12/02/2026

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has welcomed CapitaLand Investment (CLI). CLI, a leading global real asset manager with an integrated suite of investment and operating capabilities across the real estate value chain, as it expands into the Gulf’s fast-growing investment market with the establishment of its new office in DIFC.

Z/Yen Group: The Role Of Finance In Addressing Sustainable Development

Date 12/02/2026

The Z/Yen Group today released its report “The Role of Finance in Addressing Sustainable Development” as commissioned by the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC).

The Dubai Financial Services Authority Publishes Crypto Token FAQs To Support Implementation Of Updated Regulatory Framework

Date 12/02/2026

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document to support firms in understanding and implementing its updated Crypto Token regulatory framework, which came into force on 12 January 2026. The FAQs are intended to provide practical clarification on the application of the DFSA Rulebook to financial services and activities involving Crypto Tokens in or from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Nissay Asset Management Corporation Becomes First In Japan To Implement Broadridge’s Mortgage-Backed Securities Trade Assignment Portal - Broadridge’s Solution Enables Nissay Asset Management To Streamline Processes, Reduce Administrative Workload, And Increase Operational Efficiency

Date 12/02/2026

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced that Nissay Asset Management Corporation (NAM) has implemented Broadridge’s Mortgage‑Backed Securities Trade Assignment Portal (TAP), becoming the first asset management company in Japan to adopt the solution.  

Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo Platform Achieves 508% Year Over Year Growth In January - January 2026 ADV Of $365 Billion, Highlighting Sustained Institutional Scale Following Breakout Year

Date 12/02/2026

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), global Fintech leader, today announced that its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform processed an average of $365 billion in daily repo transactions during January, with volumes totaling $7.3 trillion. The daily average is a 508% increase year over year during the same month in 2025, underscoring the continued institutional adoption of tokenized real-asset settlement at scale as the platform sustains momentum from a breakout year. 

Fragmented Data Disrupts Operations At 80% Of Payments Firms - AutoRek’s Industry Research Reveals That Firms Are Racing Towards Real-Time Payments While Running On Manual Operations

Date 12/02/2026

80% of payments organizations experience moderate to significant operational disruption from fragmented data, according to new research from AutoRek. Despite heavy investment in front-end innovation like AI and instant payments, back-office operations remain stuck in manual processes – creating a critical gap that undermines growth, scalability and innovation.

HKEX Appoints Chief Regional Representative For The Middle East

Date 12/02/2026

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Thursday) the appointment of Mr Jalal Almarhoon as Managing Director and Chief Regional Representative for the Middle East.

Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes United Terra Enterprises PLC’s Debut Listing Of USD 150 Million Bond

Date 12/02/2026

• The total outstanding value of debt securities on Nasdaq Dubai stands at USD 146.9 billion.
• The bond is listed on both Nasdaq Dubai and Frankfurt Stock Exchange, providing access to international investors.

Report On The Japan–Gulf Business & Investment Forum 2026

Date 12/02/2026

On January 14, 2026, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE), in cooperation with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), held the international economic forum “Japan–Gulf Business & Investment Forum 2026” in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

CME Group To Launch Four South Asia Edible Oil Futures Contracts

Date 12/02/2026

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch four South Asia edible oil futures contracts on March 2, 2026, pending regulatory review.