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Hearing Adjourned In Criminal Prosecution For Noncompliance With Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Notices In Market Manipulation Investigations

Date 13/08/2026

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today adjourned the hearing to 17 September 2026 on the criminal prosecution brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) against Mr Oliver Chow Pak Wah for his alleged failures to comply with the notices issued under section 183 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) in relation to two ongoing market manipulation investigations.

ASIC: Court Orders Fiducian Investment Management Services To Pay $7.3 Million Penalty Over Operation Of ESG Fund

Date 13/08/2026

Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited (FIMS) has been ordered to pay a $7.3 million penalty for breaching its duty to act with care and diligence as a responsible entity and engaging in conduct liable to mislead the public.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Obtains Six-Year Disqualification Order Against Former Executive Director Of National United Resources Holdings Limited Over Fictitious Transactions

Date 13/08/2026

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained a six-year disqualification order in the Court of First Instance against Mr Tian Songlin, a former executive director of National United Resources Holdings Limited (NUR), after he admitted to breaching his fiduciary duties by recklessly involving a subsidiary of NUR in fictitious transactions .

ASX FY26 Results – Market Announcement

Date 13/08/2026

ASX Interim CEO Darren Yip said: 

“It has been a highly consequential year for ASX in FY26. In the past 12 months we navigated significant external scrutiny, while continuing to operate critical market infrastructure through an exceptionally active and volatile period for markets. Against that backdrop, we continued to modernise our technology, introduce new products and serve our customers."

ASIC Warns Retail Investors About Risky Products Offered By Online Brokers

Date 13/08/2026

Online brokers are targeting retail investors with complex or high-risk products without clearly disclosing their risks or conducting proper onboarding, leaving Australians exposed to risky products that could see them lose their investments within hours.

CFTC Releases Advisory On Self-Certification Of Incentive Programs For Prediction Markets

Date 12/08/2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight today issued an advisory reminding designated contract markets of their regulatory obligations when submitting self-certifications for market-maker, liquidity, trading, or incentive programs under CFTC Regulations 40.5 and 40.6.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. Reports July 2026 Operating Data

Date 12/08/2026

 Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) (NASDAQ: HOOD) today reported select monthly operating data for July 2026.

New York State Department Of Financial Services Announces $15.5 Million Multi-State Settlement With Mortgage Servicer - Company Erroneously Charged Customers For Force-Placed Insurance

Date 12/08/2026

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) today announced that it joined state financial agencies in 46 states in securing a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers for imposing “force-placed” insurance costs on borrowers who already had active homeowners insurance policies. NewRez LLC has returned $409,026 to impacted New Yorkers and will pay a $602,226 penalty.

Chinese-Linked Hackers Use Autonomous AI Agents to Breach Taiwanese Government Systems

Date 12/08/2026

Reports have emerged that Chinese-linked hackers have deployed autonomous AI agents to breach Taiwanese government systems — and cybersecurity experts are warning that financial institutions could be next

Malawi Stock Exchange Monthly Market Performance Report-- July 2026

Date 12/08/2026

The market transacted a total of 13.61 million shares at a total consideration ofMK22.62 billion (US$13.05 million) in 2,127 trades in the month of July 2026. In the previous month of June 2026, the market transacted a total of 65.67 million shares at a total consideration of MK38.06 billion (US$21.95 million) in 2,991 trades. This reflects a 79.28% decrease in terms of share volume traded and a 40.56% (40.56% in US Dollar terms) decrease in share value traded. Of the shares traded, 3.17 million STANDARD shares traded as a negotiated deals at a total consideration of MK10.84 billion.