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Signing Of A MOU Between The Amman Stock Exchange And Al Hussein Technical University

Date 19/03/2026

The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Al Hussein Technical University, aiming to develop collaborative activities across various fields of mutual interest between the two parties. The agreement was signed on behalf of the ASE by its CEO, Mazen Wathaifi, and on behalf of the University by its President, Professor Dr. Ismael Al-Hinti, in the presence of several ASE officials and university faculty members.

Policy Paper: Japan-UK Financial Regulatory Forum Joint Statement 2026

Date 19/03/2026

Summary

Japan and the United Kingdom (UK) held the fourth meeting of the Financial Regulatory Forum on 18 March 2026, in Tokyo. In order to facilitate a deep and meaningful exchange across a broad set of economic, fiscal and financial regulatory discussion points, joint sessions with the seventh meeting of the Financial Dialogue were also held. Three joint sessions were held on the Macroeconomic/Fiscal Situation, Digital Finance and Sustainable and Climate Finance, followed by separate Financial Regulatory Forum sessions on Asset Management and Other Policy Developments, AI, Cyber and Operational Resilience, International Banking and NBFI, and Women in Finance.

IOSCO Publishes Consultation Report On Good Practices Concerning Over-The-Counter Commodities Derivatives Markets

Date 19/03/2026

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published a Consultation Report on Good Practices concerning over-the-counter (OTC) Commodity Derivatives Markets.

EU To Delay FRTB Regulation Amid 'Concerns' Over EU Bank Competitiveness

Date 19/03/2026

The European Commission is set to delay the impact of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) in a bid to stop EU lenders from being put at a disadvantage by US moves to cut capital requirements for big banks.

LSEG Strengthens Presence In European Equities Trading

Date 19/03/2026

• Simon McQuoid‑Mason joins to lead New Product Development, Market Structure and Business Development for the London Stock Exchange and Turquoise
• Tom Stenhouse appointed CEO of Turquoise, LSEG’s pan-European trading venue
• Two new hires at Turquoise Europe 

Nasdaq Stockholm Welcomes Deutsche Digital Assets As New ETP Provider

Date 19/03/2026

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that Deutsche Digital Assets has listed their first Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Stockholm. The ETP named Safello Staked Bittensor ETP is a 100 percent physically backed Bittensor ETP.

Euronext Successfully Launches Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures Market

Date 19/03/2026

• 100% of open interest seamlessly migrated from Nasdaq to Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures market.
• Key milestone in the delivery of Euronext’s Innovate for Growth 2027 strategic plan.
• Launch contributes to Europe’s strategic autonomy in the energy sector.

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transaction In Own Shares

Date 19/03/2026

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:

The Fourth Meeting Of The Japan-UK Financial Regulatory Forum

Date 19/03/2026

On March 18, 2026, the fourth meeting of the Japan-UK Financial Regulatory Forum was held in Tokyo by the Financial Services Agency and the HM Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Financial Conduct Authority. The Forum is based on Annex on the Regulatory Cooperation on Financial Regulation of the Agreement between Japan and UK for an Economic Partnership, which aims to exchange views on financial regulations.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Bans Kuo Che-Jung For Four And A Half Years And Fines Him $1 Million

Date 19/03/2026

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Mr Kuo Che-jung, a former responsible officer of Yuanta Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited (Yuanta), from re-entering the industry for four and a half years from 19 March 2026 to 18 September 2030 and fined him $1 million for conducting matched trades in Hang Seng Index options and operating secret accounts.