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Shanghai International Energy Exchange Has Released Its Circular On Seeking Public Comments On Containerized Freight Index (Europe Service) Futures Contract Of The Shanghai International Energy Exchange (Revised)

Date 19/12/2025

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on Seeking Public Comments on Containerized Freight Index (Europe Service) Futures Contract of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (Revised) as follows:

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 19/12/2025

• The IF2602 CSI 300 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on December 22, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 4550.6.
• The IC2602 CSI 500 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on December 22, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 7138.8.
• The IM2602 CSI 1000 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on December 22, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 7284.4.
• The IH2602 SSE 50 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on December 22, 2025 at the listing benchmark price of 3001.6.
• The IO2612 series CSI 300 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on December 22, 2025.
• The MO2612 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on December 22, 2025.
• The HO2612 series SSE 50 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on December 22, 2025.

Announcement On The Amendments To The Coking Coal Futures Contract Of Dalian Commodity Exchange And The Detailed Rules Of Coking Coal Futures Of Dalian Commodity Exchange

Date 19/12/2025

Upon discussion and approval at the 67th meeting of the 4th Board of Governors of Dalian Commodity Exchange ("DCE"), the amendments to the Coking Coal Futures Contract of Dalian Commodity Exchange and the Detailed Rules of Coking Coal Futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange are hereby promulgated and shall apply to JM2701 and the subsequent contracts.

Conclusion Of A Basic Agreement Between Japan Financial Services Agency And Hitotsubashi University On Research Collaboration

Date 19/12/2025

On November 27, 2025, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Hitotsubashi University entered into a basic agreement on research cooperation and collaboration. Through this partnership, the FSA and Hitotsubashi University aim for better policy making, pursue academic development of finance and economics through global-standard research activities, and strive to contribute to the future design of the financial system.

ASIC: Federal Court Orders $250 Million Combined Penalties Against ANZ

Date 19/12/2025

The Federal Court has ordered Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) pay $250 million in penalties for widespread misconduct and systemic risk failures affecting the Australian Government, taxpayers and at least 65,000 retail bank customers.

CFFEX: Notice On Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 19/12/2025

The following equity index futures and options contracts are delivered on December 19, 2025 at their respective final settlement prices:

• IF2512 CSI 300 index futures contracts and the IO2512 series CSI 300 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 4572.20;
• IC2512 CSI 500 index futures contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 7171.06;
• IM2512 CSI 1000 index futures contracts and the MO2512 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 7335.62;
• IH2512 SSE 50 index futures contracts and the HO2512 series SSE 50 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 3004.31.

Japan Financial Services Agency - Hosting Overseas Regulatory Officials At The Global Financial Partnership Center - 27th Program: 11 Securities Regulatory Authorities

Date 19/12/2025

1. The Global Financial Partnership Center (GLOPAC) invites officials from financial authorities in emerging economies to Japan and provides training programs with the aim of promoting dialogue on policy issues related to financial markets and strengthening collaboration with overseas financial authorities.

ASIC: Macquarie Securities Admits To Misleading Conduct And Agrees To Pay $35 Million For Systemic Failures

Date 19/12/2025

Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited (MSAL) has admitted to misleading conduct in relation to the misreporting millions of short sales over several years, caused by repeated failures in its systems and processes.

CFTC Staff Seek Public Comment On Direct Clearing By Retail Participants

Date 18/12/2025

Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff today issued a Request for Comment to better inform the staff’s understanding of the issues related to derivatives clearing organizations that provide direct clearing services to retail traders (Retail DCOs).  These clearing services may be provided either through a fully-collateralized clearing model that has direct access for retail participants (non-intermediated clearing), or a hybrid model that includes both fully-collateralized direct clearing to retail participants and intermediated clearing by futures commission merchants to retail customers. 

SIFMA Statement On Confirmations Of Selig, Hill And Forst

Date 18/12/2025

SIFMA today released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the confirmations of Michael Selig to serve as chairman of the CFTC, Travis Hill to serve as chairman of the FDIC, and Edward Forst to head the GSA:

“We congratulate Mr. Selig, Mr. Hill, and Mr. Forst on their confirmations today. Each brings notable experience and knowledge to these important roles. Notably, Forst is a former chair of the SIFMA’s board of directors."