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Decision By The Nasdaq Stockholm Disciplinary Committee RRegarding Magle Chemoswed Holding AB

Date 17/08/2026

The Disciplinary Committee of Nasdaq Stockholm (the “Exchange") has found that Magle Chemoswed Holding AB (the “Company") has breached the rules of Nasdaq First North Growth Market (the “Rulebook”) and therefore ordered the Company to pay a fine of two annual fees, corresponding to an amount of SEK 549,802. 

Barings Emerging EMEA Opportunities Comments On Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s First 100 Days

Date 17/08/2026

Matthias Siller, Co- Portfolio Manager of Barings Emerging EMEA Opportunities, comments on Peter Magyar’s first 100 days as Prime Minster of Hungary, following his election win that secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in May:

“As Peter Magyar marks his first 100 days as Hungary’s Prime Minister, the investment narrative surrounding Hungary is undergoing its most radical transformation in over a decade. For institutional investors and wealth managers, the shift away from the ‘Orbán era’ is providing more than just political headlines; it is reviving the classic ‘convergence play’ that once defined Central and Eastern European (CEE) markets."

UK Financial Conduct Authority Expands Global Presence With New Attachés In India And UAE

Date 17/08/2026

The FCA has announced Sabina Saini and Darine Obeid as the financial services attachés for India and the UAE.

Remarks By Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister For National Development, And Deputy Chairman Of The Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At The Book Launch For The Institute Of Policy Studies’ 17th S R Nathan Fellow Mr Piyush Gupta On 17 August 2026

Date 17/08/2026

A very good afternoon. It is a pleasure to join you for the launch of Mr Piyush Gupta’s book – “Singapore’s Financial Sector: How Did We Arrive, How Do We Thrive?”

Scam Alert: Scammers Impersonating ASIC In Email Spear Phishing Scam

Date 17/08/2026

Key points

• ASIC is warning financial service businesses to be alert to email spear phishing scams impersonating ASIC.
• Scammers may try to build trust by impersonating an ASIC employee and starting a general conversation.
• The email address the scammers use may look like genuine ASIC email addresses.
• Businesses should take care to verify that contact from ASIC is legitimate. ASIC will always send communication from an email address ending in @asic.gov.au.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, August 14, 2026, Issue 19

Date 17/08/2026

Click here to download Shenzhen Stock Exchange's market bulletin, Issue 19.

Personnel Changes Involving Senior Officials Of The Japan Ministry Of Finance And The Japan Financial Services Agency: Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services

Date 17/08/2026

We have just received approval at the Cabinet meeting, and I would like to announce personnel changes involving senior officials of the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Services Agency. Materials have been distributed to you. ... 

ASIC Warns Scammers Are Using AI To Spin Vast Webs Of Deception

Date 17/08/2026

ASIC is warning Australians that a quick online search is not enough to verify investment opportunities as scammers use generative AI to create vast networks of deepfake websites and endorsements to lure victims.

2026 Kumamoto Earthquake: Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services

Date 17/08/2026

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First, I would like to say a few words about the use of reserve funds. I would like to offer my sincere prayers for those who lost their lives in the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which struck on July 28. I would also like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the disaster. At today’s Cabinet meeting, the Cabinet decided to use a total of 24.2 billion yen in reserve funds to respond to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. ... 
I would now like to explain the measures taken thus far by the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Services Agency. To ensure that residents and businesses in the affected areas do not encounter difficulties with cash flow and other matters, we have repeatedly requested that public and private financial institutions respond flexibly and take other appropriate measures. With regard to government property, we have also been working to provide information on government property that can be used for emergency accommodation or as temporary storage sites for waste.

Qatar Stock Exchange Listed Companies Reported QR 23.63 Billion For The Semi-Annual Financial Statement Of 2026

Date 16/08/2026

All companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (except Al Faleh Educational Holding) have disclosed their   financial statement for the six-month period ending 30th June , 2026, the results show a net profit of QR 23.63 billion compared to QR 26.66 billion for the same period last year (2025), a decrease of 11.37%.