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ASIC Proposes To Remake Six Legislative Instruments About Managed Investment Schemes

Date 27/05/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on its proposal to remake legislative instruments that provide relief around managed investment schemes.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Supporting Innovation In New Zealand’s Financial Markets

Date 27/05/2026

In December 2024 the FMA launched our fintech regulatory sandbox pilot. With a focus on reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers and ambiguity for providers offering innovative financial products, the sandbox pilot enabled participants and the FMA to work in collaborative and creative ways to facilitate pathways to market. The pilot enhanced our understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the innovation community and what we can do to reduce regulatory friction they face.

ASIC Chair Joe Longo Speaks On Tech Council Of Australia Panel

Date 27/05/2026

Chair Joe Longo spoke on a panel at the Tech Council of Australia’s Future of Innovation in Australia’s Financial Markets event in Sydney on 21 May. The conversation was moderated by Tech Council of Australia Board Adviser Damian Kassabgi, and included Mariana Paun, Chief Business Resilience Officer, Zepto, and Stuart Munro – Group Executive, Group Strategy, Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

ASIC: Federal Court Orders Westpac To Pay $26 Million Penalty For Hardship Failures

Date 27/05/2026

Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) has been ordered to pay $26 million in civil penalties for failing to respond to customers who were facing financial hardship.

Remarks At The Stanford Rock Center For Corporate Governance, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, Menlo Park, CA, May 26, 2026

Date 26/05/2026

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you here today. And thank you, Bobby [Bartlett], for your generous introduction. Of course, I should also like to extend my thanks to the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance for the opportunity to discuss our ongoing work at the SEC—work that I know touches the professional lives of many in this room.

Cboe Hires Boudewijn Duinstra As Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer

Date 26/05/2026

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity and index derivatives, today announced the planned hiring of Boudewijn Duinstra as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. Upon joining at a future date, Mr. Duinstra will lead Cboe's global risk management function and further strengthen the company's enterprise risk framework, operational resilience, and governance.

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 26/05/2026

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available: http://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/SwapsReports/index.htm.

FTSE Russell Introduces IPO Fast Entry Enhancements For Russell US Indexes

Date 26/05/2026

• Fast entry for IPOs with an investable market capitalisation exceeding the Russell Top 500 market adjusted market cap breakpoint from the previous reconstitution.
• IPOs below minimum free float or voting rights requirement remain eligible, subject to certain conditions.
• Eligible IPOs added after the fifth trading day using first day free float. 

smartTrade Technologies Deepens Americas Footprint With New Miami Office - Strategic Hub To Accelerate Support For A Growing Client Base Across Latin America’s Fast-Expanding Electronic Trading And Payments Markets

Date 26/05/2026

smartTrade Technologies, a leading provider of AI-enabled electronic trading and payment solutions for financial institutions, today announced the opening of a new office in Miami, Florida. Located at 78 SW 7th St, Miami, FL 33130, the new hub reinforces smartTrade’s Americas presence and positions the company to more closely serve its expanding client base across Central and South America.

FTSE UK Index Series – Indicative Annual Review Changes June 2026

Date 26/05/2026

FTSE Russell, LSEG’s global index provider, advises of the following indicative changes to the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, based on data as of Friday 22nd May 2026.