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Statement On PCAOB 2026 Budget, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, Jan. 22, 2026

Date 22/01/2026

The Commission voted today to approve the 2026 budget for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the “PCAOB” or “Board”) and the related accounting support fee. The 2026 PCAOB budget totals $362.1 million, reflecting a 9.4 percent ($37.6 million) decrease from the prior year. I support this budget and recognize its importance as an initial step in refocusing the PCAOB on its core mission.

Canadian Securities Administrators Reduces Regulatory Burden In Continuous Disclosure Regime For Investment Funds

Date 22/01/2026

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today announced final amendments to modernize the continuous disclosure regime for investment funds. These amendments are designed to reduce the regulatory burden on investment fund managers while maintaining the quality and timeliness of disclosure for investors.

Screening For Success: Opening The Gateway To Growth - Speech By Sheree Howard, Executive Director Of Authorisations, UK Financial Conduct Authority, At The FCA's Gateway To Growth, Chicago Booth London Conference Centre

Date 22/01/2026

Key points

• We are open for business and actively welcoming applications from firms looking to take part in the UK market.
• We are moving quickly while maintaining high standards – and are exploring ways to speed up the process even further.
• We encourage you to use our services so we can support you in creating a stronger application and moving through the authorisations process more quickly and confidently.

ECB And ESRB Issue Joint Report Analysing Financial Stability Risks From Geoeconomic Fragmentation

Date 22/01/2026

• Geoeconomic fragmentation and geopolitical risk have become key sources of macro-financial uncertainty, which can affect financial stability
• Geopolitical shocks can amplify financial stress and dampen economic growth
• Report sets out new monitoring framework integrating geopolitical indicators into financial stability analysis

SEC Seeks Candidates For Membership On The Investor Advisory Committee

Date 22/01/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking candidates for appointment as members of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, established pursuant to Section 39 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to help protect investors and improve securities regulation. Candidates will be considered for open at-large membership positions on the committee, as well as for a position as the member who is representative of the interests of senior citizens, as provided in the statute.

Hamilton ETFs Launches HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ U.S. Technology And Utilities Index ETFs Tracking Solactive Indices

Date 22/01/2026

Solactive is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its collaboration with Hamilton ETFs, marked by the launch of two new exchange-traded funds: the HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ U.S. Technology Index ETF (ticker: QMVP) and the HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Utilities Index ETF (ticker: UMVP), which track Solactive indices. The products are designed to provide targeted exposure to highly profitable U.S. technology companies, and high-quality dividend-paying utility companies in Canada, respectively.

Borsa İstanbul’s Opening Bell Rang For Üçay Mühendislik Enerji ve İklimlendirme Teknolojileri A.Ş.

Date 22/01/2026

In his address at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Korkmaz Ergun, the CEO of Borsa İstanbul A.Ş., stated the following: 

“Distinguished Guests,

Today, I welcome you all to the Opening Bell Ceremony hosted by our Exchange as we celebrate the listing of Üçay Mühendislik Enerji ve İklimlendirme Teknolojileri A.Ş. at Borsa İstanbul."

GlobalData Announces Top M&A Financial And Legal Advisers In Europe In 2025

Date 22/01/2026

GlobalData has announced the latest updates to its Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, which rank advisers by the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in the European region during 2025. See the rankings and findings below.

Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Summary

Date 22/01/2026

The average daily trading volume for the period 18/01 – 22/01 reached JD (10.4) million compared to JD (9.6) million for the last week, a increase of (8.3%). The total trading volume during the week reached JD(51.9) million compared to JD (47.9) million during the last week. Trading a total of (23.6) million shares through (16358) transactions.

GlobalData Announces Top M&A Financial And Legal Advisers In North America In 2025

Date 22/01/2026

GlobalData has announced the latest updates to its Financial and Legal Adviser League Tables, which rank advisers by the total value and volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals they advised on in the North American region during 2025. See the rankings and findings below.