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Dubai Named One Of The World’s Top Four FinTech Hubs, Driven By DIFC’s Initiatives

Date 25/09/2025

Maktoum bin Mohammed: Dubai’s rise as one of the world’s pre-eminent FinTech hubs is a testament to Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision to not only place Dubai at the forefront of the world’s leading cities, but also to shape the future of diverse sectors

Nine Major European Banks Join Forces To Issue Stablecoin

Date 25/09/2025

ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, DekaBank, UniCredit, SEB, CaixaBank and Raiffeisen Bank International – have joined forces to launch a MiCAR-compliant euro-denominated stablecoin. This digital payment instrument, leveraging blockchain technology, aims to become a trusted European payment standard in the digital ecosystem.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Tax-Free Pension Lump Sums And Cancellation Rights

Date 25/09/2025

• tax legislation applies to tax free lump sums and
• the tax implications when lump sums are returned to pensions

Global Financial Centres Index 38 - Leading Financial Centres In Close Competition

Date 25/09/2025

The 38th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 38) was published today by Z/Yen Group in partnership with the China Development Institute (CDI).

StoneX Payments And Hana Bank Deepen Partnership To Strengthen Cross-Border Payment Capabilities

Date 25/09/2025

StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announces today that the Payments Division of its London-based subsidiary, StoneX Financial Ltd (“SFL”), has entered into a correspondent banking relationship with Hana Bank’s London branch, marking a significant expansion of StoneX’s exiting strategic partnership with Hana Bank’s head office in Seoul.

Broadridge Successfully Delivers ISO 20022 Cash Messaging Capabilities For Its Post-Trade Clients

Date 25/09/2025

Global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), today announced that it has delivered full ISO 20022 cash processing capabilities for its global bank and broker/dealer clients. This positions clients well ahead of the November 2025 Swift Standard Release.

LSEG Board Appointment: Confirmation Of Start Date

Date 25/09/2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) today confirms that, further to the announcement of 30 May 2025, Dame Elizabeth Corley, CBE will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 December 2025. As previously announced, she will also join the Risk and Nomination Committees.

GCEX Group Acquires GlobalBlock To Accelerate Growth Amongst Wealth & Asset Managers

Date 25/09/2025

Leading regulated digital prime broker GCEX (GCEX Group) has acquired GlobalBlock Europe UAB, a specialist crypto brokerage and asset management firm focused on high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) with over $60 million in client assets.  This strategic transaction marks a natural expansion for GCEX from its established OTC, conversion and technology business into a broader digital assets proposition for asset and wealth managers.

Allianz Appoints BNP Paribas As Asset Servicing Partner In The UK

Date 25/09/2025

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, a leading global custodian with USD 17.5 trillion in assets under custody^[1], today announces its mandate with Allianz UK to provide a wide range of asset services in the United Kingdom, including global custody, agency securities lending, auto foreign exchange, continuous linked settlement and cash services.

Inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum

Date 25/09/2025

The inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place on 24 September 2025.

The Forum was held virtually and was jointly chaired by Director General (Financial Services) of HM Treasury, Gwyneth Nurse, and Deputy Secretary (Markets Group) of the Australian Treasury, James Kelly. It was attended by official representatives from HM Treasury, Australian Treasury, Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Reserve Bank of Australia and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.