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ETFGI Reports Actively Managed ETFs Globally Hit New US$2.15 Trillion Record Amid 71 Straight Months Of Net Inflows At The End Of February

Date 26/03/2026

ETFGI reports Actively Managed ETFs globally Hit New US$2.15 Trillion Record Amid 71 Straight Months of net Inflows at the end of February. During February the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$91.15 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$167.58 billion, according to ETFGI's February 2026 Active ETF industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service. ETFGI, is a 14 year old leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, 6 annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

Real‑Time Analytics Drive Record Growth Across The Financial Market Data Landscape - By Hadley Weinberger, Sr. Analyst, Burton-Taylor International Consulting, Part Of TP ICAP

Date 26/03/2026

Heightened market volatility stemming from US tariff policies, combined with increasing demand for intelligence on AI-driven industry transformation, contributed to Data Vendors recording $49.2 billion in revenue in 2025, representing a 6.5% annual increase.

E Fund HK Launches E Fund (HK) Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index ETF Tracking The Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index

Date 26/03/2026

Solactive is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Limited (“E Fund HK”) through the launch of the E Fund (HK) Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index ETF, which tracks the Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index. Following the recent launch of the E Fund (HK) Solactive Biopharma Select Index ETF, this new product further expands the collaboration between E Fund HK and Solactive in thematic equity strategies. The product is designed to reflect the performance of leading semiconductor companies across Hong Kong and East Asia, highlighting the importance of the semiconductor industry within the global technology ecosystem.

Securities Commission Malaysia Launches ICM Innovation Lab To Advance Maqasid al-Shariah-Driven Islamic Capital Market Innovation

Date 26/03/2026

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today announced the establishment of the ICM Innovation Lab (FIKRALab), a structured co-creation and applied R&D platform to develop new Islamic capital market (ICM) products and instruments. 

Scope Prime Rolls Out DIGIXAU “Digital Gold” To All Institutional Clients 24/7 Gold Trading, Including Weekends

Date 26/03/2026

Scope Prime, the award-winning institutional liquidity brand of Rostro Group, has completed the full institutional rollout of DIGIXAU, its 24/7 gold CFD product designed to give clients continuous exposure to gold price movements beyond traditional market hours. 

New Data Shows Short-Selling Has Returned To The UK Market With A Vengeance

Date 26/03/2026

• Three UK-listed companies currently have disclosed net short positions of more than 10%, compared with none at any point in 2025
• 20 UK-listed companies currently have disclosed net short positions of more than 5%, compared with just two at any point in 2025
• Consumer sector is the most heavily shorted

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transaction In Own Shares

Date 26/03/2026

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (Morgan Stanley) as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 26 February 2026:

Japan Financial Services Agency: Hosting Overseas Regulatory Officials At The Global Financial Partnership Center - 28th Program: 12 Banking Regulatory Authorities

Date 26/03/2026

1. The Global Financial Partnership Center (GLOPAC) invites officials from financial authorities in emerging economies to Japan and provides training programs with the aim of promoting dialogue on policy issues related to financial markets and strengthening collaboration with overseas financial authorities.
2. From January 27 to February 5, 2026, GLOPAC hosted the 28th program, welcoming 12 officials from overseas banking regulatory authorities. The program introduced the Financial Services Agency’s approach to key issues related to banking regulation and supervision, and facilitated discussions on the associated policy challenges.  For more details, please refer here.

SGX Stock Exchange Welcomes The Listing Of LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF

Date 26/03/2026

SGX Stock Exchange today welcomed the listing of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF – the first in Singapore with its underlying bullion vaulted locally – offering investors exposure to physical gold as a portfolio diversifier. With the underlying fund’s assets under management exceeding S$500 million at listing, the ETF underscores global demand for the precious metal amid market uncertainty.

Board Renewal - ASX Board Appoints Vic Jokovic As Non-Executive Director

Date 26/03/2026

ASX Limited (ASX) Chair David Clarke today announces the appointment of Vic Jokovic as a new non-executive director on the ASX Board.