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Nasdaq Completes Acquisition Of Level Markets, Advancing Its Always-On Vision - Transaction Adds One Of The Largest U.S. Alternative Trading Systems To Nasdaq's Marketplace, Enhancing The Company’s Ability To Connect Investors To Liquidity Across An Increasingly Continuous And Global Trading Environment

Date 15/10/2026

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the completion of its acquisition of LeveL Markets, LLC, a leading off-exchange equity execution venue and operator of one of the largest Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) in the United States. This acquisition marks a key milestone in Nasdaq's strategy to advance always-on markets infrastructure, as investors increasingly expect seamless access to market services across venues and asset classes.

ESMA Updates Its Manual On Transparency With New Guidance For OTC Derivatives And Tick-Size Regime

Date 15/10/2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU regulator and supervisor, has updated its manual on transparency to provide further guidance on the identification of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives subject to transparency requirements and to enhance supervisory convergence on the application of the tick-size regime.

The London Metal Exchange Charge Caps For The Period 2027 To 28

Date 15/10/2026

This Notice publishes the London Metal Exchange (“LME”) Charge Caps for LME-listed warehouses for the period 2027/28.

MIAX Announces Bloomberg Equity Index Futures Now Available On NinjaTrader - Tini B500 Index Futures And Tini B100 Index Futures Available For NinjaTrader Customers

Date 15/10/2026

Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX®) (NYSE: MIAX), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced Tini® Bloomberg® 500 (B500) Index Futures and Tini Bloomberg 100 (B100) Index Futures are now available to eligible NinjaTrader Group customers. NinjaTrader Group is a global leader in retail futures trading serving approximately 4.5 million users.

Bank Of England: David Roberts CV And Questionnaire For The Treasury Select Committee

Date 15/10/2026

ETFGI Reports ETFs Industry In Europe Set New Record For YTD Net Inflows Of US$432.45 Billion Through September 2026

Date 15/10/2026

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that ETFs Industry in Europe set new record for YTD net inflows of US$432.45 billion through September 2026. Assets of US$3.94 trillion were invested in the ETFs industry in Europe at the end of September, according to ETFGI's September 2026 European ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. ETFGI, is a 14 year old leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, 6 annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)

BME: MARF Admits The Facephi 2026 Commercial Paper Programme For 20 Million Euros

Date 15/10/2026

• The outstanding balance in commercials papers programmes on this BME fixed-income market totaled 10,480 million euros at the end of September
• It is the seventh company listed on BME’s growth markets to expand its sources of financing and strengthen its financial capacity through the MARF

Harel Finance Applies To Join The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange As A TASE Member - Harel Securities Trading Ltd. Has Applied To Become A Member Of The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange And Plans To Provide Trading And Investment Services In Israel And International Markets

Date 15/10/2026

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) announced today (October 15, 2026) that Harel Finance, through its subsidiary Harel Securities Trading Ltd., has applied to become a TASE member. Subject to approval, Harel will join the 25 banks and non-bank members currently operating in the Israeli capital market.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority Fines HAYMAN-WOODWARD GLOBAL MOBILITY SERVICES (DIFC) LTD. USD 454,367 For Breaching The DNFBP Prohibition

Date 15/10/2026

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has imposed a financial penalty of USD 454,367.05 (AED 1,668,662.99) on HAYMAN-WOODWARD GLOBAL MOBILITY SERVICES (DIFC) LTD. (HWW DIFC) for carrying on company service provider services (CSP services) in or from the DIFC without being registered as a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP).

CLS FX Trading Activity September 2026

Date 15/10/2026

“In September 2026, we saw average daily traded volumes of USD2.95 trillion, an increase of 12.3% compared to September 2025. Over the same period, we saw an increase in volumes across all instruments. The increase was 26.1% for FX spot, 17.6% for FX forwards and 7.5% for FX swaps.”