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Bursa Malaysia Securities - Sector And Sub-Sector Update: Midtown Group Berhad

Date 07/10/2026

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) has updated the sector and sub-sector classification for MIDTOWN GROUP BERHAD (“MIDTOWN”), which will come into effect at 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 12 October 2026. 

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission To Proceed With Enhancements To Hong Kong’s Retail Fund Regime Code

Date 07/10/2026

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will implement proposed measures to bolster Hong Kong’s regulatory regime for SFC-authorised retail funds, as set out in its consultation conclusions paper published today.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Sets Out Supervisory Expectations On Responsible AI Adoption By Financial Institutions

Date 07/10/2026

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued a set of Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management ("Guidelines") to support responsible AI adoption in Singapore’s financial sector. The Guidelines set out clear supervisory expectations for financial institutions (FIs) to manage risks arising from AI use, while allowing them to tailor their approaches according to their risk profiles, including the scale and nature of their AI use.

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report - September 2026

Date 07/10/2026

Trading – Cash Markets (including equities, interest rate and ETP trades)

• In September 2026, the average daily number of trades was up 16% on the pcp. The average daily value traded onmarket of $7.744 billion was up 4% on the pcp. 
• Volatility (as measured by the average daily movement in the All Ordinaries Index) was 0.4% in September, compared to 0.5% in the pcp. 
• Future volatility (as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX) in September was an average of 11.9, up 8% on pcp.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Hosting Overseas Regulatory Officials At The Global Financial Partnership Center - 29th Program: 15 Insurance Supervisory Authorities

Date 07/10/2026

1. The Global Financial Partnership Center (GLOPAC) invites officials from financial authorities in emerging economies to Japan and provides training programs with the aim of promoting dialogue on policy issues related to financial markets and strengthening collaboration with overseas financial authorities.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Operational Resilience Thematic: Findings And Insights

Date 07/10/2026

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) is conducting a series of surveys as part of its thematic review of operational resilience, supporting the FMA’s regulatory priority of identifying emerging risks and opportunities, to promote market integrity, transparency, and resilient markets and providers, as set out in the 2025 Financial Conduct Report.

SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech In Cherry Picking Case - Court Approval Would Result In $103 Million Returned To Harmed Investors

Date 06/10/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission today moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser Western Asset Management Company LLC, whom the SEC previously charged with a multi-year cherry-picking allocation scheme.

FTSE Russell Announces Results Of September 2026 Annual Country Classification Review For Equities And Fixed Income

Date 06/10/2026

• Egypt removed from the Watch List for potential demotion from Secondary Emerging to Frontier market status and retained as a Secondary Emerging market
• Oman added to the Watch List for possible reclassification from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status

ISDA Digital Assets Forum, Washington, DC, October 6, 2026, Opening Remarks, Scott O’Malia, CEO, ISDA

Date 06/10/2026

Good morning, and a very warm welcome to the ISDA Digital Assets Forum. Thanks for joining us today, and a special thank you to our sponsors – Clear Street, Haynes Boone and Moore & Van Allen.

FINRA Fines Revere Securities $800,000 For Small-Cap IPO-Related AML And Supervisory Failures - Firm Ignored Red Flags Of Potentially Manipulative Trading Tied To Foreign-Based IPOs

Date 06/10/2026

FINRA has fined Revere Securities LLC $800,000 for anti-money laundering (AML) and supervisory violations related to small-cap initial public offerings (IPOs) for foreign-based issuers. As part of the settlement, FINRA also required Revere to retain a third-party consultant to conduct a review of compliance with FINRA rules, obtain a report from the consultant with recommendations on how to remediate its supervisory procedures and systems, and implement those recommendations.