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CFTC Announces Participation In World Investor Week 2025

Date 30/09/2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach today announced its participation in World Investor Week, a global effort to emphasize the importance of investor education and protection. During the week, Oct. 6-12, the CFTC will warn the public about current scam trends and red flags through social media and webinars.

Global FX Trading Hits $9.6 Trillion Per Day In April 2025 And OTC Interest Rate Derivatives Surge To $7.9 Trillion: Triennial Survey

Date 30/09/2025

• $9.6 trillion per day in April 2025 and trading of over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate derivatives increased to $7.9 trillion per day.
• The US dollar maintained its place as the most traded currency, being on one side of 89% of all FX trades in April 2025, followed by the euro and the yen.
• Sales desks in the top four jurisdictions – the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore and Hong Kong SAR – accounted for 75% of total FX trading, while the United Kingdom and United States accounted for 73% of OTC interest rate derivatives trading.

BIS Triennial Survey Of Foreign Exchange And Over-The-Counter Interest Rate Derivatives Markets In April 2025 – UK Data

Date 30/09/2025

In April this year, central banks and monetary authorities in 52 countries, including the United Kingdom, conducted the latest triennial survey of turnover in the markets for foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate derivatives. The survey is co-ordinated on a global basis by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), with the aim of obtaining comprehensive and internationally consistent information on the size and structure of the corresponding global markets. The Bank of England conducted the UK survey, which covers the business of leading financial institutions located within the United Kingdom in these markets.

Regulatory Perspective And Priorities For 2025 - Speech By Lucy Castledine, UK Financial Conduct Authority Director Of Consumer Investments, At The Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association (PIMFA) Compliance Conference 2025

Date 30/09/2025

Key messages:

• We want to challenge ourselves to be a smarter regulator and engage with you so we can raise standards together.
• Input into our proposals on targeted support and simplified advice – these will define the future for decades to come.  
• Firms should continue to challenge themselves on Consumer Duty and how best to make sure clients have good outcomes.
• When firms see illegal content online, and have challenges reporting this content to tech platforms, let us know.  

NSE Indices Index Dashboard For The Month Ended September 2025

Date 30/09/2025

Click here to download the 'Index Dashboard' for the month ended September 2025.

MNI Indicators: Chicago Business Barometer™ Dipped To 40.6 In September - September 2025 Chicago Report™

Date 30/09/2025

The Chicago Business Barometer^TM, produced with MNI, fell 0.9 points to 40.6 in September. The index now sits 0.2 points above the June reading, having now almost fully unwound July’s 6.7 point rise. The index has now been below 50 for twenty-two consecutive months.

Bumps In The road? − Speech By Sarah Breeden, Bank Of England Deputy Governor, Financial Stability, Given At Cardiff Business School

Date 30/09/2025

In this speech, Sarah Breeden sets out her view on why the recent “hump” in inflation is unlikely to lead to additional inflationary pressure. She notes that while the underlying disinflationary process looks to be on track, policymakers face a balancing act as they manage the risks around this outlook. 

Cboe Announces Derivatives And Data Vantage Leadership Appointments

Date 30/09/2025

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced the appointment of two industry veterans to lead its Derivatives and Data businesses. Rob Hocking rejoins as Executive Vice President, Global Head of Derivatives, and Brian McElligott joins as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Cboe Data Vantage. Hocking will succeed Cathy Clay who is departing the company for a new opportunity.

Thomas Sullivan Appointed As Managing Director Of DTCC Digital Assets - Sullivan Brings Over 20 Years Of Experience In Financial Services Operations And Innovation To The Role

Date 30/09/2025

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Thomas Sullivan as Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets, reporting to Nadine Chakar, Managing Director, Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets. Sullivan is responsible for leading and facilitating the development of DTCC Digital Assets’ strategic objectives, driving critical projects and partnering with clients, regulators and market participants to advance the firm’s leadership in digital innovation.

smartTrade Technologies Wins Best FX Trading Solution At Euromoney FX Awards 2025

Date 30/09/2025

smartTrade Technologies, a leading provider of multi-asset electronic trading solutions, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded The World’s Best FX Trading Solution at the prestigious Euromoney FX Awards.