LSEG announces it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") on the London Stock Exchange as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 04 November 2025. Date of purchase: 29 December 2025 Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased: 60,000 Lowest price paid per share: 8,868.00p Highest price paid per share: 8,960.00p Average price paid per share: 8,923.43p   LSEG intends to cancel all of the purchased shares. Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, LSEG has 510,502,075 ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in issue (excluding treasury shares) and holds 21,451,599 of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in treasury. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 510,502,075. This figure for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) (as such legislation forms part of retained EU law as defined in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as implemented, retained, amended, extended, re-enacted or otherwise given effect in the United Kingdom from 1 January 2021 and as amended or supplemented in the United Kingdom thereafter), a full breakdown of the individual purchases by Citi on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme can be found at: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0436N_1-2025-12-29.pdf This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. Schedule of Purchases Shares purchased:       60,000 (ISIN: GB00B0SWJX34) Date of purchases:      29 December 2025 Investment firm:         Citi Aggregate information: Venue Volume-weighted average price Aggregated volume Lowest price per share Highest price per share London Stock Exchange 8,923.43 60,000 8,868.00 8,960.00 Turquoise        

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Nekia Hackworth Jones, Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement (Southeast), concluded her tenure with the agency on December 26, 2025. “I am thankful to Nekia for answering the call to return to public service and for her leadership in the Division of Enforcement,” said SEC Division of Enforcement Director Margaret A. Ryan. “She has shown deep commitment to her colleagues, the Division, and the Commission, all motivated by her passion for protecting investors. We deeply appreciate her contributions to the agency’s mission and wish her the best.” Ms. Jones said, “Serving at the SEC for almost five years has been a pleasure and a privilege. As both Atlanta Regional Director and Deputy Director overseeing the Home Office and the Atlanta and Miami regional offices, I have seen colleagues across this agency show a relentless commitment to protecting investors, impeccable judgment in carrying out the agency’s mission, and tremendous expertise in every aspect of the securities industry. This agency and its exceptional staff are a shining example of public service. I owe a debt of gratitude to Chairman Paul Atkins, former Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda, and current and former Directors of the Divisions of Enforcement and Examinations for entrusting me with this remarkable opportunity to help protect investors and the markets.” In April 2025, Ms. Jones was appointed to serve as the Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement (Southeast). In that role, she supervised the agency’s enforcement investigations and litigations across the Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Miami offices. Prior to that national role, Ms. Jones served as the Regional Director of the Atlanta Regional Office from March 2021 through April 2025. As Regional Director, she supervised more than 100 attorneys, accountants, analysts, securities compliance examiners, and other staff, and she led the regional examinations and enforcement programs covering Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Before joining the SEC, Ms. Jones spent nearly a decade with the Department of Justice including as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. She also served as Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General and later as Associate Deputy Attorney General and Executive Director of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. Ms. Jones clerked for the Honorable Sterling Johnson, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Ms. Jones received her bachelor’s degree cum laude in business administration from Emory University, and her juris doctorate and MBA degrees from Harvard University.

CFTC's Weekly Swaps Report has been updated, and is now available: http://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/SwapsReports/index.htm.Additional information on the Weekly Swaps Report. Archive Explanatory Notes Swaps Report Data Dictionary Release Schedule Released: Weekly on Mondays at 3:30 p.m.

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Cicely LaMothe, Deputy Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, has retired from the agency. “Cicely has gone above and beyond the call of duty over the past twenty-four years to serve the public in her many critical roles in the Division of Corporation Finance,” said Jim Moloney, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance. “Throughout her tenure she has contributed her passion, commitment, and accounting expertise to support our mission – to ensure investors have the information they need to make informed decisions. She will be sorely missed, and we wish her all the best on her next chapter.” Ms. LaMothe joined the Division of Corporation Finance in 2002 and has served in multiple senior leadership positions, including Program Director of the Disclosure Review Program, Associate Director of the Office of Assessment and Continuous Improvement, and Associate Director of Disclosure Operations before being named Deputy Director for Disclosure Operations in 2022. She served as Acting Director until Jim Moloney was appointed Director on September 30, 2025. During Cicely’s tenure she: Increased regulatory transparency through the issuance of external guidance, including 25+ new and updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (covering clawbacks, deSPACs, Rule 10b5-1, etc.), Staff Legal Bulletin 14M clarifying views on the application of Rule 14a-8, and seven CF Staff Statements on rapidly evolving crypto-related matters (liquid staking, stablecoins, mining activities, meme coins, crypto ETPs). Drove policy recommendations to the Commission regarding the acceleration of registration statements with mandatory arbitration provisions as well as Concept Releases covering both Foreign Private Issuers and Asset-Backed Securities. Expanded accommodations for companies submitting draft registration statements to promote capital formation. Advanced key improvements in the division’s approach on the reviews of public company disclosures that modernize and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory oversight. “After more than two decades at the SEC, I depart with a deep sense of honor and gratitude for the opportunity to serve the American public. The work has been incredibly challenging and rewarding, and I have learned immensely from the dedicated individuals who commit themselves daily to this critical mission. To my colleagues, your integrity and, more importantly, your friendship, has been my true inspiration and constant motivation,” said Ms. LaMothe. Before coming to the SEC, Ms. LaMothe worked for six years in the private sector, including as the financial reporting manager for a public company and with a national accounting firm. Ms. LaMothe earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hampton University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has withdrawn the restriction notices prohibiting three brokers from disposing of or dealing with proceeds or assets in their client accounts linked to disclosure of false or misleading information in Hua Han Health Industry Holdings Limited’s (Hua Han) financial statements (Notes 1 and 2). The three brokers are: Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited; Haitong International Securities Company Limited; and Kingston Securities Limited. The restriction notices were issued to preserve assets held by two former top executives of Hua Han, Zhang Yue and Deng Jie, in accounts that their investment vehicle Bull’s-Eye Limited (BEL) maintained with the three brokers (Note 3). The SFC took the step after its investigation uncovered misappropriation of proceeds from the fundraising activities of Hua Han and discovered part of the misappropriated proceeds were deposited into BEL’s accounts with the brokers. The withdrawal of the restriction notices was made after the successful prosecution by the Commercial Crime Bureau of the Police, following a referral by the SFC, against Hua Han’s former financial controller and company secretary for money laundering of the misappropriated proceeds (Note 3).  The withdrawal would enable the liquidators of BEL, which is currently under liquidation, to return the restricted assets to affected parties (Note 4). The three brokers are not subjects of the SFC’s investigation and the restriction notices did not affect their operations or their other clients. Notes: The restriction notices were issued under sections 204 and 205 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO).  For more details, please see the SFC’s press release dated 15 February 2019. Hua Han (stock code 0587) was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 10 December 2002 and subsequently delisted on 16 December 2020. For more details of the prosecution by the Commercial Crime Bureau, please see the SFC’s press release dated 22 October 2025. The joint liquidators, Kroll Advisory (BVI) Limited and Kroll (HK) Limited, will take possession and control of the assets in BEL’s accounts after the withdrawal of the restriction notices, pursuant to a High Court order recognising the appointment of BEL’s joint liquidators (Case Number: HCMP 1891/2024).

Shanghai Futures Exchange (the Exchange) recently received the application from Shanghai Hengyang International Trading Limited for cancellation of membership. According to the Membership Management Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the related business rules, the application is approved by the Exchange.

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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 assets invested in Thematic ETFs listed globally have increased by 49.6% in the first 11 months of 2025. At the end of November US$467.93 billion was invested in the Thematic ETFs listed globally, according to ETFGI’s November 2025 ETF Thematic industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.) Highlights Thematic ETF assets surged 49.6% year-to-date in 2025, rising from $312.83 billion at the end of 2024 to $467.93 billion. At the end of November 2025, global assets in Thematic ETFs stood at $467.93 billion, slightly below the record high of $476.42 billion reached in October 2025. Net inflows totaled $8.17 billion in November 2025. Year-to-date net inflows of $69.63 billion represent the second-highest on record, following $88.27 billion in 2021, with $46.11 billion in 2020 ranking third. November marked the 12th consecutive month of net inflows. iShares leads the global thematic ETF market with assets of $74.40 billion, representing a 15.9% market share. Mirae Asset ranks second with $47.00 billion (10.0% share), followed by First Trust at $30.03 billion (6.4% share). Collectively, the top three providers—out of 286—account for 32.4% of global thematic ETF assets, while the remaining 283 providers each hold less than 5% market share. “The S&P 500 rose 0.25% in November and is up 17.81% year-to-date. Developed markets excluding the U.S. gained 0.73% in November and are up 30.79% in 2025, with Luxembourg (+9.82%) and Ireland (+8.05%) posting the largest monthly increases. Emerging markets declined 1.69% in November but remain up 22.40% year-to-date, while Saudi Arabia (-8.57%) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.05%) recorded the largest monthly decreases,” according to Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, and Owner of ETFGI. Growth in assets in the Thematic ETFs listed globally as of end of November The first Thematic ETF was listed in 2001, at the end of November there were 1,679 ETFs, with 3,163 listings, assets of $467.93 Bn, from 286 providers listed on 54 exchanges in 42 countries. During November, 15 new Thematic ETFs were launched. Technology and Climate Change themes lead in assets and inflows, together accounting for nearly half of total thematic ETF assets. Healthcare shows strong YTD inflows ($9.96 billion) despite relatively smaller asset size. Resources Management is the only theme with negative inflows in November, indicating investor rotation away from this segment. Overall industry momentum remains strong, with $69.63 billion YTD inflows, the second-highest on record. During November, 15 new Thematic ETFs were launched. Substantial inflows can be attributed to the top 20 ETFs by net new assets, which collectively gathered$6.71 Bn, during November. iShares AI Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI US) gathered $726.07 Mn, the largest individual net inflow. Top 20 Thematic ETFs/ETPs by net new assets November 2025 Name Ticker Assets ($ Mn) Nov-25 NNA ($ Mn) YTD-25 NNA ($ Mn) Nov-25 iShares AI Innovation and Tech Active ETF BAI US         7,992.45              7,216.60              726.07 Amundi MSCI World Screened UCITS ETF WLSC FP            730.10                 716.59              715.56 AXA IM MSCI World Equity PAB UCITS ETF AWDU IM         1,355.54              1,044.79              553.96 GF CSI HK Connect Financials ex Banks Thematic ETF 513750 CH         3,508.63              3,271.43              456.48 China Universal CNI HK Connect Innovative Drug ETF 159570 CH         3,405.73              3,091.52              447.82 ChinaAMC CSI Robot ETF 562500 CH         3,401.49              2,620.44              388.09 China Southern ChiNext Artificial Intelligence ETF 159382 CH            405.56                 397.80              358.24 iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF THRO US         6,923.86              6,212.70              356.35 Global X Uranium ETF URA US         5,209.90                 185.24              343.77 First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund GRID US         4,882.69              2,204.87              328.19 UPAMC Global Innovation Active ETF 00988A TT            293.05                 293.05              293.05 GF CSI Hong Kong Brand Name Drug ETF QDII 513120 CH         3,573.10              1,526.84              256.88 ChinaAMC CSI Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 ETF 588000 CH       10,143.66             (6,550.05)              222.97 CSI Power Grid Equipment Theme ETF 159326 CH            293.23                 280.20              218.95 ARK Innovation ETF ARKK US         7,742.63                (811.21)              189.50 Mirae Asset TIGER Korea AI Electrical Power Equipment TOP3 Plus ETF 0117V0 KS            245.66                 252.50              174.47 iShares Global Infrastructure ETF IGF US         8,964.02              2,751.66              173.03 VanEck Uranium + Nuclear Energy ETF NLR US         3,602.91              2,218.70              171.94 Fidelity Global Equity Research Enhanced PAB UCITS ETF FRPG GY            216.60                 214.36              166.35 Yinhua CSI Brand Name Drug Industry ETF 159992 CH         1,873.66                 114.07              165.14

LSEG announces it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") on the London Stock Exchange as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 04 November 2025. Date of purchase: 24 December 2025 Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased: 35,000 Lowest price paid per share: 8,864.00p Highest price paid per share: 8,926.00p Average price paid per share: 8,901.46p   LSEG intends to cancel all of the purchased shares. Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, LSEG has 510,562,075 ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in issue (excluding treasury shares) and holds 21,451,599 of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in treasury. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 510,562,075. This figure for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) (as such legislation forms part of retained EU law as defined in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as implemented, retained, amended, extended, re-enacted or otherwise given effect in the United Kingdom from 1 January 2021 and as amended or supplemented in the United Kingdom thereafter), a full breakdown of the individual purchases by Citi on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme can be found at: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8811M_1-2025-12-24.pdf This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. Schedule of Purchases Shares purchased:       35,000 (ISIN: GB00B0SWJX34) Date of purchases:      24 December 2025 Investment firm:         Citi Aggregate information: Venue Volume-weighted average price Aggregated volume Lowest price per share Highest price per share London Stock Exchange 8,901.46 35,000 8,864.00 8,926.00 Turquoise        

Dr. Rasha Dayyat, Director of the Planning and Institutional Development Department at the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), participated in educational and introductory lectures to students of the College of Business, majoring in Accounting, Financial Technology, and Business Intelligence at Middle East University, on Sunday, 21/12/2025. During the lectures, Dr. Dayyat reviewed several key topics, most notably the analysis of financial statements and data, in addition to the mechanism adopted by the ASE in preparing, designing, analyzing and publishing financial statements, and highlighted the importance of this process in supporting investment decision-makers and providing them with accurate and transparent information. This participation comes within the framework of the ASE’s policy and social responsibility, and its keenness to strengthen its partnership with universities and higher education institutions, and to spread knowledge and investment culture related to the Jordanian capital market, and to link the theoretical concepts with practical application for students of financial specializations At the end of the lecture, Dr.  Dayyat answered questions and inquiries from students and faculty members about various topics related to Jordanian capital market institutions in general, and the ASE in particular.

Tamin Pharmaceutical Investment Company (TPICO)’s executives joined Tehran Securities Exchange’s opening bell ceremony on Sunday 28th December 2025. Mohammad Naderi Alizadeh, CEO of TPICO (pharmaceutical), expressing appreciation to Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE) for organizing the commemorative event, stated: “Tamin Pharmaceutical Investment Company (TPICO) is the nation’s largest pharmaceutical holding group, established in 2003 and notably listed at TSE in 2014 and currently accounts for more than IRR 470,000 billion of the exchange’s total market capitalization. The CEO emphasized that greater public understanding of the capital market would facilitate industrial financing, broaden retail savings mobilization, and boost employment. Naderi Alizadeh identified public trust as the cornerstone of market vitality, underscoring that sustaining investor confidence hinges on regulatory stability, avoidance of abrupt rules changes, transparency, and robust investor protection. TPICO is the largest entity in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Iran, overseeing the management and ownership of 27 companies active across the pharmaceutical value chain, including manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, effectively forming a comprehensive domestic medicine supply ecosystem. The companies within this group strive to ensure the availability of high-quality, accessible medicines for the public by leveraging innovative approaches, state-of-the-art global knowledge and technology, and highly competent human capital. With a diversified product portfolio and pharmaceutical exports to more than 40 countries, TPICO plays a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable access to medicines in Iran. Its strategic emphasis on innovation, research and development, and international partnerships has firmly established the holding as a key player in the national pharmaceutical industry.

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MIAX Options and MIAX Emerald Options will change the maximum valid bid/ask differentials for certain symbols traded on the Exchanges. The changes to the extended quote width requirements will begin on Friday, January 2, 2026, and remain in effect through Tuesday, March 31, 2026, unless withdrawn by the Exchanges before that time.For additional information on the expanded bid/ask differentials, please refer to the following Regulatory Circulars: MIAX Options RC 2025-104 MIAX Emerald Options RC 2025-103

DFM will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The following is the weekly trading summary for DFM Regulated Short Sell Transactions for the abovementioned period. ** No RSS Trades for the period from 22nd December 2025 to 26th December 2025. For further information on RSS, please check the DFM Market Rules Module Three Membership, Trading, And Derivatives Rules & Operational Model and Procedures for Implementation of Regulated Short Selling available at  http://www.dfm.ae/the-exchange/regulation/market-rules This Dubai Financial Market Announcement will be available on the website at  https://www.dfm.ae/the-exchange/news-disclosures/market-announcements  

Periodic review for the BIST-KYD Fund Indices regarding BIST-KYD Indices Methodology has been finalized. According to the results of the periodic review, the changes in the annex will be made in the BIST-KYD Fixed Income Fund Index and BIST-KYD Equity Fund Index for the first quarter of 2026 (January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026). Please click for the periodic changes in the BIST-KYD Fund Indices.

Periodic review for the BIST-KYD Corporate Eurobond Indices regarding BIST-KYD Indices Methodology has been finalized. According to the results of the periodic review, the changes in the annex will be made in the BIST-KYD Corporate Eurobond Indices for the first quarter of 2026 (January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026). Please click for the periodic changes in the BIST-KYD Corporate Eurobond Indices.  

According to Announcement on Trading Schedule during Public Holidays for Year 2026, SGE will be closed on January 1 2026（Thursday）, and resume normal trading on January 5 2026（Monday）. There will be no night trading session on December 31 2025（Wednesday） I. Starting from the close of settlement on December 30 2025（Tuesday）, the margin ratios for contracts including Au(T+D), mAu(T+D), Au(T+N1), Au(T+N2), NYAuTN06, and NYAuTN12 will be adjusted from 16% to 17%, and the price limits will be adjusted from 15% to 16% from the next trading day. The margin ratio for Ag(T+D) contracts will be adjusted from 19% to 20%, and the price limit will be adjusted from 18% to 19% from the next trading day. The margin for CAu99.99 contracts will be adjusted from 85,000 yuan per lot to 120,000 yuan per lot. If a limit-locked market occurs on December 30, SGE will increase the margin ratios and price limits for relevant contracts in accordance with the Measures for the Administration of Risk Control of Shanghai Gold Exchange.  II. After trading resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026, starting from the close of settlement of the first trading day without a limit-locked market, the margin ratios for contracts including Au(T+D), mAu(T+D), Au(T+N1), Au(T+N2), NYAuTN06, and NYAuTN12 will be restored to 16%, and the price limits will be restored to 15% from the next trading day. The margin ratio for Ag(T+D) contracts will be restored to 19%, and the price limit will be restored to 18% from the next trading day. All members shall raise risk prevention awareness, make detailed risk contingency plans, remind investors to be prudent in risk prevention, reasonably control positions, be rational during trading and ensure the stable and healthy operation of the market. 

According to Article 8 of the Risk Control rules of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hereby adjusts margins and price limits of some futures as follows: From the settlement on December 30, 2025, margins and price limits of Cotton, Rapeseed Oil, Rapeseed Meal, Purified Terephthalic Acid, Methanol, Polyester Staple Fiber, Paraxylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin For Bottles futures will be adjusted to 9% and 8% respectively. In which, margin of RM2603 will still be 10%. Margins and price limits of White Sugar futures will be adjusted to 8% and 7% respectively. Trading will be resumed on January 5, 2026. From the settlement of the first trading day on which limit-locked market does not occur on the contract with the largest open interest of such product, margins and price limits of above futures contracts will be restored to standards before the adjustments. In case the above adjusted margins and price limits vary from the current ones, the higher ones will prevail. All members are required to strengthen capital and position risks management, and to remind clients to improve risk awareness. Attachment Adjustments of Margins and Price Limits of ZCE Products During 2026 New Year Holiday

(Excerpt) (Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:57 am to 11:13 am) [Opening remarks:] Minister) I would like to begin by introducing the publication of the Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan. This afternoon, we plan to publish the Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan, which compiles a series of related measures designed to enable regional financial institutions to make an even stronger contribution to the development of the regional economies. I believe this plan is one of the core pillars of the upcoming initiatives under the so-called “Sanaenomics,” which aims to build a strong economy. First, in order for regional financial institutions to contribute to enhancing the value of local companies and solving regional challenges, the plan includes measures to promote collaboration between regional financial institutions and domestic and international players with relevant expertise. It also incorporates measures to enable regional financial institutions to more effectively support activities such as M&A, business succession, business revitalization, the securing of management talent, digital transformation, and the securing of digital talent. Second, as part of efforts to improve the environment where regional financial institutions can support regional economies, the plan includes the extension and enhancement of the capital participation system and the fund-grant system under the Act on Special Measures for Strengthening Financial Functions, as already reported by the media. We aim to submit the amendment bill incorporating these measures to the regular Diet session next year. In short, we are encouraging regional financial institutions to step up their efforts. The FSA intends to lead the revitalization of regional economies by vigorously promoting the measures outlined in this plan. Details will be provided by our officials during a briefing this afternoon, and we ask for your cooperation.