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SEC Appoints New Chairman And Board Members To PCAOB

Date 30/01/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis, as Chairman, and Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton, as Board members, of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). George Botic will continue his service as a Board member and will remain as Acting Chairman until Mr. Logothetis is sworn in.

Statement On Appointment Of New PCAOB Chairman And Board Members, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, Jan. 30, 2026

Date 30/01/2026

I am pleased that the Commission has appointed four new members, including a new Chairman, to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”). George Botic, who has served as Acting Chairman since July 2025, will continue to serve as a Board Member. I am confident that this new Board will usher in a new day at the PCAOB—one of sensible, efficient oversight of auditors.

CFTC Commitments Of Traders Reports Update

Date 30/01/2026

The current reports for the week of January 27, 2026 are now available. Report data is also available in the CFTC Public Reporting Environment (PRE), which allows users to search, filter, customize and download report data.

Nigerian Exchange Weekly Market Report For the Week Ended 30 January 2026

Date 30/01/2026

A total turnover of 3.087 billion shares worth N81.505 billion in 222,185 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 3.748 billion shares valued at N99.865 billion that exchanged hands last week in 237,179 deals.

Comment On Kevin Warsh’s Nomination As Fed Chair From James Butterfill, Head Of Research At CoinShares – Europe’s Largest Digital Asset Manager

Date 30/01/2026

It is surprising that Kevin Warsh has been chosen as the next Fed Chair given his more hawkish stance on inflation, particularly in light of President Trump’s comments just yesterday that “we’re paying far too much interest in the Fed” and that rates “should be two points, and even three points, lower.” This reinforces the view that there are few near-term catalysts to support Bitcoin prices.

UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Long Term Review Into AI And Retail Financial Services: Designing For The Unknown

Date 30/01/2026

Key points

• Sheldon is leading a long-term review into AI and retail financial services, reporting to the FCA Board in the summer with recommendations to help the FCA continue to play a leading role in shaping AI-enabled financial services.
• AI is already shaping financial services, but its longer-term effects may be more far-reaching. This review will consider how emerging uses of AI could influence consumers, markets and firms, looking towards 2030 and beyond.
• This review does not change our regulatory approach. We remain outcomes-based and technology-neutral, ensuring greater flexibility for us and firms to adapt to technological change and market developments.
• We are asking for views on the opportunities and risks as AI becomes more capable, how AI could reshape competition and the customer relationship and how existing regulatory frameworks may need to adapt. The deadline is 24 February.

MNI Indicators: Chicago Business Barometer™ - Jumped To 54.0 In January

Date 30/01/2026

January 2026 Chicago Report™

The Chicago Business Barometer™, produced with MNI, jumped 11.3 points to 54.0 in January. The index is in expansionary territory for the first time since November 2023, after twenty-five consecutive months below the key 50 mark.

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh To Lead Federal Reserve

Date 30/01/2026

President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central bank, replacing Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. Warsh, a frequent critic of the Fed, is known for advocating a "regime change" in monetary policy. His nomination comes as the White House continues to push for more influence over interest rate decisions.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Fee Changes To Establish Fees For The 1-Minute Interval Intra-Day Open-Close Report And The Update To The MIAX Options Exchange 10-Minute Interval Intra-Day Open Close Report Fee

Date 30/01/2026

As previously announced in the January 23, 2026 Alert, MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX Pearl Options Exchange, MIAX Emerald Options Exchange, and MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange (collectively, “the Exchanges”) will make the new 1-Minute Interval Intra-Day Open-Close Report (the “1-Minute Open-Close Report”) available to subscribers beginning February 2, 2026. Effective February 2, 2026, pending filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Exchanges will amend the following fees:

Statement By Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller

Date 30/01/2026

I dissented at the most recent meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) after concluding that cutting the policy rate by 25 basis points was the appropriate stance of policy. Three cuts to the policy rate last year have moved it closer to a neutral setting but monetary policy is still restricting economic activity, and economic data make it clear to me further easing is needed.