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LCH Limited Appoints Carole Machell As Chair

Date 05/05/2026

LSEG today announces the appointment of Carole Machell as Chair of LCH Limited, effective 1 July 2026.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority Moves To Accelerate Islamic Finance Sector Growth In DIFC, Consulting On Framework Enhancement To Provide Greater Clarity And Strengthen Regulatory Guidance

Date 05/05/2026

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today launched a public consultation on proposed enhancements to its Islamic finance regulatory framework. The consultation, which seeks to provide greater clarity on endorsement requirements and disclosure standards, signals a regulatory development that aligns with broader national objectives, including the UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry and Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33) to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for international Islamic finance.

AutoRek Strengthens Executive Team With Appointment Of Tony Livesey As Chief Technology & Product Officer - Livesey Joins As CTPO To Drive Platform Innovation And Scale As Autorek Accelerates Its Next Phase Of Growth

Date 05/05/2026

AutoRek, a global provider of automated reconciliation and financial controls solutions, today announced the appointment of Tony Livesey as Chief Technology & Product Officer. The appointment reflects AutoRek's continued investment in its leadership team as the company accelerates its global growth ambitions.

Labor Day Holiday At EGX

Date 05/05/2026

It's decided that Thursday, 7th of May 2026 will be an official holiday at EGX for the celebration of Labor Day, trading will be resumed effective Sunday 10th of May 2026.

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services Business Reinforces Financial Intermediaries & Corporates Client Line Leadership With Two Senior Appointments

Date 05/05/2026

The Securities Services business of BNP Paribas today announces the appointments of Camille Papillard as Deputy Head of Financial Intermediaries & Corporates (FI&C) Client Line and Laurent Libiszewski as Regional Head of FI&C EMEA, effective immediately. Both report to Bruno Campenon, Head of FI&C Client Line for Securities Services at BNP Paribas.

TRG Screen Launches Contracts AI To Transform How Market Data Teams Manage Complex Vendor Agreements

Date 05/05/2026

TRG Screen, a leading global provider of market data management solutions, today announced the release of Contracts AI.

UK Government: Consultation Outcome - Consultation On The UK Treasury Bill Market

Date 05/05/2026

On 5 January 2026, HM Treasury (HMT) and the UK Debt Management Office (DMO) launched a consultation on expanding and deepening the UK Treasury-bill (T‑bill) market, which closed on 27 February 2026.

SIX Receives FINMA Approval To Merge Digital CSD Into SIX SIS AG And To Provide Crypto Custody Through The Consolidated CSD

Date 05/05/2026

SIX has received approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to merge its digital CSD SIX Digital Exchange AG into SIX SIS AG. This strategic consolidation brings together digital and traditional asset services within a single legal entity and forms the foundation for delivering integrated post-trade services across digital and traditional asset classes.

ASIC Proposes To Remake Legislative Instrument About Client Money Held In Cash Common Funds

Date 05/05/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on its proposal to remake a legislative instrument to allow Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees to pay clients’ money into a cash common fund.

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report - April 2026

Date 05/05/2026

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and ETP trades)

• In April 2026, the average daily number of trades was up 16% on the pcp. The average daily value traded on-market of $7.524 billion was up 1% on the pcp. 
• Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 0.6% in April, compared to 1.3% in the pcp. 
• Future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in April was an average of 14.2, down 11% on pcp.