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Securities Commission Malaysia Announces New Shariah Advisory Council

Date 01/07/2026

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today announced its new Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) line-up for a three-year term from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

AutoRek Announces Major Advancement To AutoRek ARIA As Demand For AI Driven Financial Controls Accelerates - Latest Release Delivers 95% Reduction In Manual Matching Effort And Sub-30-Minute Configuration For Financial Institutions

Date 01/07/2026

AutoRek today announced a major advancement to AutoRek ARIA, its regulatory‑grade intelligence engine for reconciliation and financial controls. The latest release introduces new capabilities that significantly reduce manual effort, accelerate configuration, and strengthen governance to enable financial institutions to automate reconciliation at scale without compromising the oversight required in regulated environments.

BIS Newsletter: Price Stability, Stablecoins And Global Pensions Sector

Date 01/07/2026

Strengthening foundations for the future

Pablo Hernández de Cos says urgent action across all policy domains is a must to preserve macroeconomic and financial stability in this challenging environment.

Statutory Panel Chair Appointments Confirmed For UK Financial Conduct Authority Listing Authority And Practitioner Panels

Date 01/07/2026

The FCA has announced Kirsty Cooper will take up the role as Chair of the Listing Authority Advisory Panel (LAAP). Clare Woodman and Matt Hammerstein have been reappointed as Chair of the FCA Markets Practitioner Panel and Chair of the FCA Practitioner Panel.

RTGS.global And Bamboo Partner To Enhance Cross-Border Payment Capabilities Across Latin America, Supporting The Evolving Needs Of The iGaming Sector

Date 01/07/2026

RTGS.global and Bamboo have today announced a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payment capabilities for financial institutions, payment providers and businesses operating across Latin America, including those supporting regulated iGaming activities enabling faster, more efficient movement of funds across one of the industry's fastest-growing regions.

The WFE Publishes Position Paper On Mythos AI Cybersecurity Model

Date 01/07/2026

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchange groups and central counterparties (CCPs), has today published a new position paper, Mythos – Beyond the Headlines, examining recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.

FESE Response To ESMA Call For Evidence On The Market Structure Of European Equity Markets

Date 01/07/2026

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) has published its response to ESMA’s Call for Evidence on the market structure of European equity markets. FESE welcomes ESMA’s comprehensive assessment, which provides a timely opportunity to assess evolving market structure trends, identify persistent data quality shortcomings, and explore regulatory improvements to strengthen market transparency, price formation and capital market competitiveness.

Vienna Stock Exchange: Direct Market Plus Registered As EU SME Growth Market

Date 01/07/2026

Following regulatory approval by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), the Vienna Stock Exchange’s market segment direct market plus is officially registered as an EU SME Growth Market with effect from today. This will further facilitate access to the capital market for small and medium-sized enterprises and growth companies – for example, through exemptions from the requirement to draw up a prospectus for capital increases and a reduced scope of the prospectus when moving up to the prime market or standard market (Official Market). The legal basis for the registration was established with the national implementation of the EU Listing Act.

Euronext Corporate Solutions Launches Investor Relations Portal, Advancing Euronext's Strategy To Build The Leading Digital Ecosystem For Listed Companies

Date 01/07/2026

• More than 180 listed companies already onboarded to the new AI-powered platform, centralising market intelligence, shareholder insights and investor relations services across Euronext markets
• Supports Euronext’s “Innovate for Growth 2027” ambition to expand its SaaS business and create a unified digital ecosystem for listed companies

The Payments Association Appoints Renuka Rawlins As Director Of Policy & Government Affairs To Continue Payments Policy Momentum

Date 01/07/2026

The Payments Association, a trade body for the payments sector, has appointed Renuka Rawlins as its new Director of Policy & Government Affairs.