News Centre

SEC Announces Roundtable On Private Markets Valuation As Retail Investor Access Accelerates

Date 26/02/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will hold a roundtable on March 4 to discuss private market valuations and responsible retailization.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Proposes Rule To Sever Swiss Bank MBaer’s Access To U.S. Financial System - MBaer Provides Financial Support To Iran And Russia

Date 26/02/2026

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a rule that, if finalized, would sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG (MBaer’s) access to the U.S. financial system as a result of its financial support to illicit actors linked to Russia and Iran.  If finalized, the proposed rule would prohibit covered U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining a correspondent account for, or on behalf of, MBaer. 

TMX Group Welcomes International Mining Community To PDAC 2026

Date 26/02/2026

• Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) are proud sponsors of PDAC 2026

ESMA Consults On Post-Trade Risk Reduction Services Under EMIR 3

Date 26/02/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched a consultation on the requirements for how post-trade risk reduction (PTRR) services can benefit from the conditioned exemption from the clearing obligation introduced under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3).

ICE First Look At Mortgage Performance: National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Edges Lower In January

Date 26/02/2026

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today released the January 2026 ICE First Look at mortgage delinquency, foreclosure and prepayment trends.

New WFE Guide Helps Issuers Access Transition Finance

Date 26/02/2026

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has published a Guide with practical direction for issuers on how to maximise their access to transition finance.

Terminus Capital Partners Makes Majority Investment In Eventus, Fueling Firm’s Continued Global Growth As Leading Trade Surveillance, Market Risk Solutions Provider

Date 26/02/2026

Terminus Capital Partners (TCP), a growth‑oriented private equity firm focused on majority investments in B2B software companies, and Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, announced today that TCP has made a majority investment in the firm, positioning Eventus for accelerated geographical expansion and growth in its product offerings. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Rt Hon. the Lord Deben Stepping Down As PIMFA Chairman After Nine Years

Date 26/02/2026

PIMFA, the leading trade association representing the wealth management, financial advice, and financial planning profession, today announced that the Rt Hon. the Lord Deben will be stepping down from his role as Chairman after nine years of dedicated service.

Bank Of England: Court Minutes From 2023 That Were Previously Redacted

Date 26/02/2026

The Bank's Court of Directors acts as a unitary board, setting the organisation's strategy and budget and taking key decisions on resourcing and appointments. Required to meet a minimum seven times per year, it has five executive members from the Bank and up to nine non-executive members.

The EBA Kicks Off EU Central Validation Of ISDA SIMM From 1 March 2026

Date 26/02/2026

The European Banking Authority (EBA) will start the central validation of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Standard Initial Margin Model (ISDA SIMM) on 1 March 2026. The Decision on arrangements for ISDA SIMM validation, published today sets out the operational framework governing the EBA’s new validation function. This marks a key milestone in the implementation of the EBA’s new role as central validator of pro forma models, aimed at ensuring consistent, robust and transparent supervisory oversight of initial margin models across the EU.