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The EBA And ESMA Consult On Revised Suitability Assessment Requirements For Banks And Investment Firms

Date 25/02/2026

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today launched a consultation on the revised joint guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body and key function holders. The revised guidelines form part of a broader package designed to harmonise suitability assessments and ensure supervisory convergence across the EU. The consultation runs until 25 May 2026.

Stability Matters - Latest News From The FSB - February 2026

Date 25/02/2026

Keynote Speech By European Commissioner Dombrovskis On The Digital Euro At Masters Of Digital 2026

Date 25/02/2026

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

It is my pleasure to return to Masters of Digital for its 2026 edition.

Digital innovation is reshaping every aspect of our economies, societies, and daily lives.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Selects 4 Firms To Test Stablecoin Innovation In Its Regulatory Sandbox

Date 25/02/2026

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has chosen 4 companies, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, Revolut and VVTX, to test how their stablecoin services work with proposed regulation in a safe environment. 

Adam Watson Joins DTCC As Managing Director And Head Of Asset Services

Date 25/02/2026

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that Adam Watson has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Asset Services.

William Quan To Join MarketAxess As Chief Technology Officer

Date 25/02/2026

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed income securities, today announced that William Quan will join MarketAxess as Chief Technology Officer.

ECB Adopts Opinion On Appointment Of Its Future Vice-President - Governing Council Has No Objection To Proposed Candidate Boris Vujčić

Date 25/02/2026

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) today adopted an opinion on a recommendation from the Council of the European Union on the appointment of the Vice-President of the ECB.

ESMA Sets Out Clearing Thresholds Under EMIR 3

Date 25/02/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published its draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) setting out new and revised clearing thresholds (CTs) under EMIR 3. The proposed thresholds ensure continuity in the coverage of systemic risk in over‑the‑counter (OTC) derivative markets while avoiding unnecessary complexity and additional compliance burdens for market participants. 

ETFGI Reports Global ETF Assets Hit New Record US$20.64 Trillion As January Net Inflows Hit Second Highest Level On Record

Date 25/02/2026

Assets invested in the ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$20.64 trillion at the end of January. During January, the ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$150.41 billion, according to ETFGI's January 2026 Global ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of ETFGI’s 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, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted)

Nasdaq Raises Medium‑Term Revenue Outlook And Outlines Strategy For Its Next Phase Of Scalable Growth At 2026 Investor Day

Date 25/02/2026

• Nasdaq raises medium-term Solutions revenue outlook to 9-12% growth
• Maintains medium-term outlook for expense growth of 5-8%
• Company reinforces its position as trusted transformation partner in the AI era
• Commits to actioning AI productivity program with an expense efficiency target of $100 million by 2027