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LSEG Risk Intelligence Launches Active Intelligence: World-Check Data That Learns From Every Signal

Date 28/09/2026

• Active Intelligence, built on Amazon Bedrock, is the new data engine behind World-Check: brings richer, more current and continuously enhanced data
• Greater efficiency with more evidence, not less: analysts see why a match surfaced, and customers retain control of every final risk decision
• World-Check Resolve, the first product powered by Active Intelligence and available within World-Check One, suppressed an average of 74% of false positives in testing with no reduction in recall
• Launch follows global research showing 94% of firms are confident in their screening data, but only 48% say they could produce a complete audit trail very easily if challenged by a regulator

DIFC Academy And London Business School Announce Executive Education Scholarships For Emirati Women As DIFC Celebrates Emirati Women’s Month

Date 28/09/2026

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and London Business School,(Opens in a new tab) a world-leading business school with a longstanding presence in the UAE, today announced a new initiative to support the professional development and career progression of Emirati women.

Borsa Istanbul: BIST-KYD Fund Indices Periodic Review

Date 28/09/2026

The periodic review for determining the funds to be included in the BIST-KYD Fund Indices has been completed in accordance with the BIST-KYD Indices Methodology.

EEX To Launch Natural Gas Day Futures Contracts

Date 28/09/2026

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) will introduce physically-settled Natural Gas Daily Futures on the T7 futures trading system for the Dutch (TTF), German (THE), Austrian (CEGH VTP) and French (PEG) natural gas hubs. The new product suite will be available from 23 November 2026.

Join ETFGI Tuesday, September 29, In New York City For The 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit | Last Chance To Register

Date 28/09/2026

The 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit – United States will take place on Tuesday, 29 September, at The Yale Club in New York City.

HSBC Adopts Nasdaq Calypso’s Enhanced Exchange-Traded Derivatives Platform

Date 28/09/2026

Partnering with Nasdaq, HSBC has adopted Nasdaq Calypso for the bank’s exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) clearing platform, providing HSBC with a fully integrated set of clearing capabilities.

APAC Deal Activity Falls 8% YoY In First Eight Months Of 2026 Amid M&A Slump, Reveals GlobalData

Date 28/09/2026

Deal activity across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region declined during January to August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, in line with the global trend. Subdued deal-making sentiment, ongoing macroeconomic volatility, and selective capital deployment continued to impact deal landscape. The total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture capital (VC)) announced in the APAC region recorded a year-on-year (YoY) fall of 8% during the first eight months of 2026, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

HKEX Launches “A Place To Connect” Exhibition Celebrating 40 Years Of Hong Kong’s Modern Stock Exchange

Date 28/09/2026

• HKEX hosts a launch ceremony today to kick off its photo-led exhibition: “A Place to Connect: Our 40 Years at Exchange Square"
• The 4-week exhibition features five themed zones with rare photographs, archival footage, and interactive experiences
• HKEX will expand community engagement through the elevated HKEX Connect Hall, and a new museum planned for 2027

SET And FETCO Join Thai Government Roadshow In New York And London, Attracting Strong Interest From Global Investors

Date 28/09/2026

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• SET and FETCO joined the Prime Minister's delegation on a roadshow in New York and London from September 22-25, 2026, meeting with leading global institutional investors and showcasing Thailand’s economic potential. In partnership with Bank of America, Jefferies and UBS, the delegation hosted 43 investment firms, representing combined AUM of more than USD 48 trillion*. Participants included leading global investment firms such as BlackRock, Blackstone, Citadel, Fidelity and Schroders, with senior executives from nearly all of participating institutions in attendance. 
• Foreign institutional investors in both New York and London expressed strong interest in Thailand's geopolitical positioning, the impact of the situation in the Middle East on energy prices and Thailand’s economic growth, political stability, and the continuity of government policies. Investors also highlighted Thailand’s potential to benefit from the new investment cycle and strengthen its position as an investment destination for New Economy businesses.

China Securities Establishes Regional Office In DIFC, Strengthening UAE-China Financial Connectivity

Date 28/09/2026

• Leading Beijing-headquartered investment bank establishes a regional office in Dubai International Financial Centre, marking a new milestone in its international expansion.
• China Securities joins the UAE’s only cluster of leading Chinese banks and financial institutions
• New office will support greater connectivity between Chinese, UAE and international investors