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Market‑Leading Institutional Fund Platform Gordian Capital, Part Of IQ-EQ, Secures DFSA Approval To Establish Presence At DIFC

Date 20/05/2026

Global investor services group IQ-EQ today announced that its subsidiary Gordian Capital (Gordian) has achieved regulatory approval to expand its institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions offering into Dubai from its new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

After The 2024 Electricity Price Spikes In Southeast Europe, ACER Recommends Measures To Mitigate Future Periods Of System Stress In The Region

Date 20/05/2026

In summer 2024, Southeast Europe experienced a sustained period of electricity price spikes. In response, the European Commission asked ACER to assess which measures could help prevent or mitigate similar episodes across the region in the future.

Nasdaq Stockholm Welcomes PPI Public Property Invest AB To The Main Market

Date 20/05/2026

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in Public Property Invest AB (publ) (ticker: PUBLI) commences today on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market. Public Property Invest is a Large Cap company within the Real Estate sector and the 10th company to be admitted to trading on Nasdaq’s Nordic and Baltic markets in 2026. 

Galytix Hires Quantexa’s Roshni Patel To Lead Global Growth As Financial Institutions Fast-Track Risk AI Adoption - Galytix Strengthens Go-To-Market Engine With Five Senior Hires As Banks And Insurers Fast-Track Adoption Of Production-Grade AI Solutions

Date 20/05/2026

Galytix (GX), the specialised AI firm built for financial institutions, today announced that it has hired former Quantexa executive Roshni Patel as Chief Growth Officer to accelerate the company’s global expansion.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Listing Parameters Of No. 1 Soybean And Soybean Oil Serial Options

Date 20/05/2026

To better meet the needs of enterprises for refined short-term risk management, Dalian Commodity Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “DCE”) will list No. 1 Soybean and Soybean Oil Serial Options contracts starting from the trading session on June 1, 2026 (i.e., the night trading session on May 29, 2026). 

"Financing Asia’s Transition - From Risk To Readiness: Preparing For A Climate-Resilient Future" - Opening Address By Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister For National Development, And Deputy Chairman Of The Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At The Financing Asia’s Transition Conference On 20 May 2026

Date 20/05/2026

Good morning, and welcome to the fifth edition of the Financing Asia’s Transition Conference (FAST) in 2026.

a. Over the years, FAST has become an invaluable platform that brings together policymakers, financial institutions, industry players and climate finance experts to advance practical solutions for financing Asia’s transition.

b. Let me take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our key partner, Temasek Holdings, for your close collaboration with MAS on this annual event.

Securities Commission Malaysia Issues Revised Guidelines On Recognized Markets For Digital Asset Exchange

Date 20/05/2026

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has enhanced the Guidelines on Recognized Markets (Guidelines), marking a significant step in the evolution of the regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Revokes The Major Payment Institution Licence Of Bsquared Technology Pte Ltd

Date 20/05/2026

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revoked the Major Payment Institution Licence of Bsquared Technology Pte Ltd (BSQ) with effect from 14 May 2026. BSQ is no longer permitted to provide digital payment token services in Singapore under the Payment Services Act 2019 (PS Act) from the same date.

MENA Fintech Association Welcomes BCB Group As A Member To Strengthen Institutional Payment Infrastructure And Digital Asset Innovation Across The Region

Date 20/05/2026

The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top fintech associations, is pleased to welcome BCB Group, a leading provider of regulated payment and trading infrastructure for the digital asset economy, as a new corporate member. MFTA continues to play a central role in advancing collaboration, innovation, and regulatory engagement across the Middle East and Africa.

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With The Aidiladha, Birthday Of His Majesty Yang Di-Pertuan Agong & Wesak Public Holidays

Date 20/05/2026

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) and its subsidiaries will be closed on the following dates: