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Archax Launches $GOVY – The First 24/7, Perpetual T-Bill Token Aligned With HQLA Level 1 Principles - Provides Continuous Tokenised Short-Dated T-Bill Exposure, With Embedded 24/7 Settlement, Custody And Delivery Rights

Date 17/06/2026

Archax, the UK/EU regulated digital asset platform, today announced the launch of $GOVY, a tokenised, perpetual US Treasury Bill (T-Bill) product, designed to align with high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) principles. $GOVY gives investors direct, legally-enforceable exposure to auto-rolling, short-dated US government securities with embedded on-chain settlement, custody and delivery rights - and with no active management required by the investor.

DIFC Future Of Finance Report: Digital Native, AI Driven Challenger Banks Redefining Banking Models, Signalling Industry’s Biggest Shift Since 2008

Date 17/06/2026

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today launched the second report in its 2026 Future of Finance series. The report underscores that resilience, rather than size or legacy, will define long-term success for banks navigating disruption.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: Corporate Bond Indices Liquidity Reform

Date 17/06/2026

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) is advancing a liquidity reform in the corporate bond indices, expected to take effect on August 27, 2026. The initiative, building on the success of the liquidity program in equity indices, is designed to improve returns and reduce volatility for index investors, as well as attract new market participants, including foreign and retail investors. TASE’s unique position in bond trading creates an opportunity to further develop the market and leverage activity, based on the understanding that increased tradability will provide a significant advantage – expanding the investor base and improving the depth and stability of the local bond market.

BNP Paribas Appointed To Provide Depositary Bank Services To BCC Risparmio & Previdenza For Aureo Pension Fund And UCITS Funds

Date 17/06/2026

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, a leading global custodian with EUR 14.3 trillion in assets under custody, today announces its mandate with BCC Risparmio & Previdenza S.G.R.p.A., the asset management company of the Iccrea Cooperative Banking Group, to provide an integrated suite of services covering EUR 8 billion in assets under administration, including the Aureo open-ended pension fund and Italian-domiciled UCITS funds.

Chetwood Bank Launches Wholesale Banking Division And Appoints Leadership Team

Date 17/06/2026

Chetwood Bank has announced the launch of its Wholesale Banking division with the appointment of Alex Grove as Managing Director of Wholesale Banking, Toby Sharp FRICS as Director of Commercial Real Estate and Nirvan Sunderam as Managing Director of Wholesale Risk.

Euronext And BNY Collaborate To Enhance Collateral Management And Accelerate Pan-European Repo Clearing Expansion

Date 17/06/2026

• Triparty collateral solution strengthens capital efficiency, operational scalability, collateral and liquidity management for a growing international client base 

MENA Fintech Association And FINTECH.TV Forge Strategic Global Media Alliance To Amplify Fintech Leadership, Shape Industry Dialogue, And Connect Innovation Across Global Markets

Date 17/06/2026

The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit fintech ecosystem enabler and industry advocacy platform across the Middle East and Africa, today announced a strategic collaboration with Fintech.TV, the premier global media platform dedicated to financial innovation, capital markets, fintech, digital assets, and the future of finance.

Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority: SSAB Receives A Caution For Deficient Accounting Practices

Date 17/06/2026

Finansinspektionen is issuing SSAB AB a caution for deficiencies in the firm’s consolidated financial statements. The deficiencies relate to disclosures about the firm’s impairments related to goodwill.

Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority: Ikano Bank Receives A Remark And An Administrative Fine

Date 17/06/2026

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) issues Ikano Bank AB (Ikano) a remark and an administrative fine of 140 million kronor for violations of anti–money laundering regulations.

Trading Technologies To Enter Prediction Markets With Support For Trade Execution On Kalshi

Date 17/06/2026

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, announced that it will support clients' ability to execute trades on a range of U.S.-regulated prediction markets, beginning with trading connectivity to Kalshi. Trading on Kalshi, the world's largest federally regulated prediction market, is expected to go live on the TT® platform in the third quarter.