HKEX launches the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index These mark the latest development in HKEX’s index strategy, expanding its proprietary and co‑branded benchmark offerings HKEX enters licensing agreements with 5 issuers to develop ETFs in Hong Kong tracking the two new benchmarks Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Monday) the expansion of its index portfolio with the introduction of two technology‑focused benchmarks: the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index.As the first co‑branded index between HKEX and Korea Exchange (KRX), the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index provides cross‑market exposure to Hong Kong‑listed semiconductor companies eligible for Southbound Stock Connect and to leading South Korean semiconductor names, represented by constituents of the KRX Semiconductor Top 15 Index.The HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index tracks the performance of all constituents of the HKEX Tech 100 Index and the 100 largest Nasdaq‑listed technology companies by market capitalisation, including the Magnificent Seven.With weightings of approximately 60 per cent for Stock Connect-eligible Hong Kong-listed companies and 40 per cent in overseas-listed companies, the indices are designed to support the development of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and to be eligible for inclusion under Southbound ETF Connect — enabling investors in the Chinese Mainland to access more diversified cross-market exposure.HKEX is also pleased to announce it has entered into licensing agreements with Bosera Asset Management (International), Da Cheng International Asset Management, E Fund Management (Hong Kong), GF International Investment Management, and Huatai-PCG Asset Management, for the introduction of ETFs based on the two newly-launched indices in Hong Kong, subject to regulatory approval.HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of these exciting additions to HKEX’s index suite, part of our strategic commitment to building an exchange led index ecosystem that supports product innovation and market development. By expanding our proprietary and co branded benchmark offering, along with its strong focus on technology opportunities, we aim to create a liquidity flywheel—broadening the universe for index linked products, deepening market participation and enhancing vibrancy across both the primary and secondary markets.”“We also warmly welcome the licensing agreements with Bosera International, Da Cheng International, E Fund HK, GF International, and Huatai-PCG to launch ETFs based on these new indices, underscoring our deep collaboration with the industry and our focus on developing indices that are fit for purpose, meeting the needs of our regional and international investors,” Ms Chan added.As Hong Kong welcomes even more technology companies across different industries to list on its vibrant markets, investor demand for related products is becoming increasingly diverse. These new benchmarks are designed to reflect that evolution, offering targeted and diversified exposure to global and regional technology themes, whilst supporting the development of products tailored to different investment strategies and risk appetites.Index methodology and additional information about the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index are available on the HKEX website. HKEX Group Chief Information Officer Richard Leung (middle), HKEX Head of Markets Gregory Yu (second left), and HKEX Head of Data Business Winnie Sin (first left) met with KRX Director General of Index Business Kil Hyun Ahn (second right) and KRX Head of Index Business John Donghoon Shin (first right) at HKEX Connect Hall. 

Deutsche Börse Group has invested in MerQube, a rapidly growing US-based technology-led research and index firm specializing in the design and calculation of innovative rules-based investment strategies and passive solutions. Deutsche Börse Group is co-investing with private markets asset manager 7RIDGE. The investment in MerQube by Deutsche Börse Group amounts to US$15 million, representing a minority stake.Since its launch in 2019, MerQube has specialized in designing and calculating a broad range of strategies, from sell-side indices for complex strategies, which serve as the underlying product for index derivatives and structured products, to defined outcome and volatility management, real-time and intraday indices, supporting flexible rebalancing schedules and advanced execution methodologies.By investing in MerQube, Deutsche Börse Group is further strengthening its leadership in the index industry. MerQube’s focus on customized complex indices, its strong presence in the Americas, and its cloud-native SaaS index and self-indexing platforms make it highly complementary to Deutsche Börse Group’s established index business STOXX, part of ISS STOXX.Christian Kromann, member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Börse Group, commented: “We are thrilled to invest in and partner with MerQube. The demand for customization, flexibility, and speed-to-market in index-linked investing has been accelerating. MerQube’s cutting-edge technology and innovative approach to indexing respond to this demand. We are convinced that by combining strengths with MerQube, we will be able to further drive true innovation in the indexing industry.”Vinit Srivastava, CEO of MerQube, added: “We are thrilled to welcome our new investors, Deutsche Börse Group and 7RIDGE, as we accelerate delivery of our vision to close the fintech gap in passive investment. The partnership and trust provided by these two leading organizations will help us further our leadership in indexing for derivatives-based investing, bringing innovation and scale to complement our unique technology and deep understanding of the ecosystem.”

LSEG today announces that KEB Hana Bank, a major FX trading institution in South Korea and subsidiary of Hana Financial Group, has joined SwapAgent, a Post Trade Solutions business, and successfully executed its inaugural cross-currency swap through the service. KEB Hana Bank is the first South Korean bank to become a SwapAgent member. It was also the first South Korean client to clear FX non deliverable forwards (NDFs) at LCH ForexClear in 2021. KEB Hana Bank has also been a LCH SwapClear client for almost 10 years – underscoring its commitment to building a long-term, cross-asset relationship with LSEG. This membership enables KEB Hana Bank to leverage SwapAgent’s comprehensive solutions for enhanced risk management and margin optimisation in the non-cleared derivatives market, while gaining greater capital and operational efficiencies. Jong Ho Lee, Head of Finance Markets Trading Department and Okkyoon Park, Head of London Treasury Centre, KEB Hana Bank, said: “Becoming a SwapAgent member is an important milestone for the bank, as it enables us to deliver greater standardisation and efficiency in cross-currency swaps, while significantly reducing our operational and credit risk. We’re excited to unlock these advantages and strengthen the service we provide to our clients.” Annabel Harrison, Global Head of Agent Services, LSEG, said: “We’re delighted that KEB Hana Bank has joined SwapAgent. This builds on the strong relationships we have already established and reflects the significant progress we’ve achieved together in the derivatives space. We’re seeing growing momentum in delivering a meaningful value proposition to financial institutions — not only in South Korea but across Asia Pacific — helping them to benefit from the operational, margin and capital efficiencies that our services provide.” SwapAgent offers solutions designed to materially improve standardisation, efficiency, and simplicity in the non-cleared derivatives market. There are now 57 dealer entities from 17 countries live on SwapAgent. $40 trillion in notional volume has been registered at SwapAgent since it launched in 2017. Learn more about SwapAgent here: SwapAgent | LSEG

Avelacom, a global provider of ultra-low latency network and infrastructure solutions, has launched a new hybrid (fiber and microwave) route between Amsterdam and Tokyo, delivering less than 127 milliseconds (ms) round-trip latency. This sets a new latency benchmark for connectivity between Amsterdam and Asia’s digital asset markets. The new route extends Avelacom’s portfolio of proprietary hybrid connectivity solutions between Europe and Asia, complementing existing ultra-low latency routes from London and Frankfurt to major Asian markets, including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The Amsterdam <> Tokyo route supports latency-sensitive digital asset trading, where network performance directly impacts execution and P&L. Amsterdam is becoming a key connectivity point for digital asset trading, providing access to venues such as BtcTurk, while connectivity to Tokyo enables proximity to global price discovery on Binance and other major liquidity centres. At the same time, Amsterdam is evolving into a hub for on-chain infrastructure, with a growing concentration of validator nodes supporting decentralized networks. This convergence is increasing demand for low latency connectivity between Amsterdam and Asia. The new route leverages Avelacom’s existing Points of Presence and expands its microwave network footprint, integrating additional microwave segments into its hybrid architecture to optimize latency across this long-distance path. Aleksey Larichev, CEO of Avelacom, comments: “We continue to expand our hybrid network portfolio in line with evolving trading requirements across global markets. Amsterdam is becoming a key hub for digital assets, and this route is designed to support institutional clients requiring the lowest possible latency between Europe and Asia. For latency-sensitive strategies, network performance is a core component of trading infrastructure and has a direct impact on P&L. This route is built to deliver a measurable advantage.

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, a leading global custodian with USD 16.7 trillion in assets under custody1, announces the extension of its multi-custodian third-party Automated FX services to continental Europe. This fully automated, multi-currency solution is designed to enhance FX execution efficiency for institutional clients. La Financière de l’Échiquier, a leading European conviction-driven asset manager with EUR 28 billion in assets under management, is the first client in France to benefit from the bank's third-party FX solution, covering all 40 of its French funds. This new mandate strengthens BNP Paribas’ 20-year partnership with La Financière de l’Échiquier, complementing the suite of services already delivered by the bank, including depositary bank, middle-office trade support, custody, transfer agency and derivatives clearing. Leveraging the advanced international FX platform of BNP Paribas’ Global Markets business line, alongside the multi-local expertise of Securities Services’ teams, the Automated FX solution covers 61 currencies and enables the bank to provide FX services to clients with assets held by multiple custodians. In addition to APAC, the UK, and the US, the solution is now extended to clients based in continental Europe whose accounts are held with other custodians. Elsa Scoury, General Secretary at La Financière de l’Échiquier, commented: “BNP Paribas’ Automated FX solution delivers on our requirements for value-creation, simplicity, speed, and risk mitigation. Its implementation, executed with expertise and precision, met all deadlines without compromise. This comprehensive solution covering all activities and instruments enables us to streamline operations while significantly reducing operational risk. A transparent and high-performance partnership supporting our growth objectives.” Pauline Bernard, Regional Head of France and Belgium, Securities Services, BNP Paribas, stated: “This mandate with our long-standing client La Financière de l’Échiquier underlines the strengths and global track record of our FX platform. We are confident that our third-party Automated FX solution, now expanded to continental Europe with its first client in France, will support La Financière de l’Échiquier in achieving optimum performance.” Jérôme Bernodat, Head of Managed FX and Overlay Solutions Business Development, Global Markets, BNP Paribas, added: “Our FX solution underscores BNP Paribas’ strategic focus on delivering advanced technology, backed by our expert teams, to support our clients’ growth. Through our integrated banking model, we provide institutional clients with a custodian-agnostic end-to-end FX solution, combining efficiency, scalability, and the full strength of our global capabilities.”     As of 31 December 2025. Source: BNP Paribas’ Securities Services website

At the request of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona granted a temporary restraining order this afternoon barring Arizona from continuing to pursue criminal charges against CFTC-regulated designated contract markets. This follows last week’s filing of a complaint against Arizona by the CFTC seeking an injunction barring Arizona from attempting to preempt federal law. “The CFTC appreciates the court’s careful consideration of these important legal questions and the court’s decision to preserve the status quo,” said CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig. “Arizona’s decision to weaponize state criminal law against companies that comply with federal law sets a dangerous precedent, and the court’s order today sends a clear message that intimidation is not an acceptable tactic to circumvent federal law.” Last week, the CFTC filed complaints against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, seeking declaratory judgments that federal law grants the CFTC “exclusive authority” to regulate event contracts and requesting permanent injunctions preventing the states from enforcing preempted state laws against DCMs. Two days ago, the CFTC also filed a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to prevent Arizona from enforcing preempted state laws against CFTC-regulated DCMs.

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Sandisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) will become a component of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (NDX®) replacing Atlassian Corporation (Nasdaq: TEAM) prior to market open on Monday, April 20, 2026. These updates are consistent with the current Nasdaq-100 Index® methodology, in effect through April 30, 2026. For additional information, including notifications on changes to any Nasdaq Indexes, please go to https://indexes.nasdaq.com/

Notice Type: Rulebook & Agreement Notice ID: 1888.04092026 2026 Nadex Self-Certifies Multiple Contingent Derivatives Contracts based on the underlying spot currency rate (the “Event Contract” or “Contract”). The Exchange intends to list the Event Contract for trading no later than April 11, 2026. The following currency pairs are to be listed effective April 11, 2026: AUD/USD, EUR/USD, GBP/USD AND USD/JPY. Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Compliance Department.

Notice Type: Rulebook & Agreement Notice ID: 1887.04012026 2026 NADEX self-certifies a swap based on the price of the following Event contracts at a specific time and date: Avalance, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin, Cardano, Chainlink, Cronos, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Polkadot, Ripple, Shiba Inu, Solana & Stellar. The Contract is a financial instrument designed to express a market view related to the price of the selected cryptocurrency at a defined date and time. The Exchange intends to list the Contract for trading no later than April 4, 2026. Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Compliance Department.

TMX Group Limited [TSX:X] ("TMX Group"), announces that it has filed an updated English version of its management information circular (the "Amended Circular") with respect to its annual and special general meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") to be held on May 5, 2026 to correct clerical errors that were made in the English version of the previously filed circular that was mailed to the shareholders of TMX Group and posted on SEDAR+ and https://docs.tsxtrust.com/2009 on April 2, 2026. The Amended Circular has been amended to correct the following section references in Appendix "A" - TMX Group Limited Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan: the reference to "Section 5.3" in Section 5.4(b)(viii) has been replaced with "Section 5.4"; and the reference to "Section 5.3" in Section 5.4(d) has been replaced with "Section 5.4". Except as described above, the Amended Circular remains unchanged from the previously filed circular that was mailed to the shareholders of TMX Group and posted on SEDAR+ and https://docs.tsxtrust.com/2009 on April 2, 2026. The French version of the management information circular did not contain any such clerical errors and has not been amended. A copy of the Amended Circular is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on our website at www.tmx.com and at https://docs.tsxtrust.com/2009. Shareholders may also contact TMX Group by email at TMXshareholder@tmx.com to request a copy of the Amended Circular.

At the end of the settlement date of November 28, 2025, short interest in 3,453 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 14,879,370,342 shares compared with 14,632,128,542 shares in 3,414 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of November 14, 2025. The November short interest represents 2.22 days compared with 2.16 days for the prior reporting period. Short interest in 1,698 securities on The Nasdaq Capital MarketSM totaled 3,311,934,829 shares at the end of the settlement date of November 28, 2025, compared with 3,326,683,612 shares in 1,697 securities for the previous reporting period. This represents a 1.00 day average daily volume; the previous reporting period’s figure was 1.00. In summary, short interest in all 5,151 Nasdaq® securities totaled 18,191,305,171 shares at the November 28, 2025 settlement date, compared with 5,111 issues and 17,958,812,154 shares at the end of the previous reporting period. This is 1.82 days average daily volume, compared with an average of 1.75 days for the prior reporting period. The open short interest positions reported for each Nasdaq security reflect the total number of shares sold short by all broker/dealers regardless of their exchange affiliations. A short sale is generally understood to mean the sale of a security that the seller does not own or any sale that is consummated by the delivery of a security borrowed by or for the account of the seller. For more information on Nasdaq Short interest positions, including publication dates, visithttp://www.nasdaq.com/quotes/short-interest.aspxor http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/asp/short_interest.asp.  

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of March 31, 2026. SETTLEMENT DATE EXCHANGE TOTAL CURRENT SHORT INTEREST TOTAL PREVIOUS SHORT INTEREST (Revised) NUMBER of SECURITIES with a SHORT POSITION NUMBER of SECURITIES with a POSITION >= 5,000 SHARES 03/13/2026 NYSE 17,636,728,599 17,355,767,221 2,875 2,622 03/13/2026 NYSE ARCA 2,336,873,311 2,464,603,921 2,578 1,742 03/13/2026 NYSE AMERICAN 932,836,088 847,569,690 312 263 03/13/2026 NYSE GROUP 20,906,437,998 20,667,940,832 5,765 4,627 *NYSE Group includes NYSE, NYSE American and NYSE Arca           Reports will be archived here.

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the members of the Innovation Task Force. The ITF will work with the Commission to develop a clear regulatory framework for innovators focused on crypto assets and blockchain technologies; artificial intelligence and autonomous systems; and prediction markets and event contracts.  The Innovation Task Force, led by Michael J. Passalacqua, is composed of staff from various divisions and offices throughout the Commission, as well as individuals with extensive private sector experience working on these issues.  “The Innovation Task Force brings together a leading team that exhibits deep expertise and an enthusiastic commitment to deliver clear rules of the road for American innovators,” said Chairman Michael S. Selig.  The initial members of the ITF include:  Hank Balaban, Senior Advisor: Prior to joining the ITR, Balaban practiced law at Latham & Watkins in the firm’s Digital Asset and Emerging Companies practice groups. Balaban holds a J.D. from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College. Sam Canavos, Senior Advisor: Canavos was previously a consultant at Patomak Global Partners, where he advised firms on U.S. regulatory matters related to innovative technologies, including crypto and prediction markets. Canavos holds a J.D. from the Antonin Scalia Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.  Mark Fajfar, Senior Advisor: Fajfar joins the ITF from the CFTC’s Office of the General Counsel, where he garnered over 10 years of experience working on legal matters. Before joining the CFTC, Fajfar served as special counsel at Fried Frank in the firm’s financial regulatory practice. He holds a J.D. and bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.  Eugene Gonzalez IV, Senior Advisor: Gonzalez previously practiced law at Sidley Austin in the firm’s Blockchain and FinTech practice group. Gonzalez earned his J.D. from Fordham University and his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University.  Dina Moussa, Senior Advisor: Moussa joins the Task Force from the CFTC’s Market Participants Division, where she serves as special counsel. Moussa previously clerked on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and, prior to that, worked in private practice in Cozen O’Connor’s white collar defense practice group. She holds a J.D. from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University.

Today the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced enforcement proceedings against Emerita Resources Corp., five of its directors and officers, as well as an individual related to the alleged misconduct. The OSC alleges that several of Emerita’s directors and officers — David Gower, Lawrence Guy, Damian Lopez, and Gregory Duras – as well as Hélio Diniz, participated in actions which ultimately diverted lithium mining claims in Brazil, known as the Falcon Project, away from Emerita to their benefit. The OSC alleges that these individuals participated in the creation of a newly formed company, Lithium Ionic Corp., to pursue Falcon Project claims, where they became shareholders and assumed senior roles. The OSC alleges that this conduct defrauded Emerita and its investors. In addition, Gower, Guy, Lopez and Duras are alleged to have caused Emerita to issue misleading statements that the company had “relinquished” the project, while senior insiders were pursuing it through Lithium Ionic. In addition, it is alleged that Gower and Diniz misled the OSC during the investigation about matters relating to the Falcon Project. Further, between 2017 to 2023, the OSC alleges Emerita’s public filings contained untrue or misleading statements about another project — the Plaza Norte zinc project in Spain — including about the status of the project permit and Emerita’s ownership interest in the joint venture pursuing the project. The OSC alleges these statements were approved or allowed by Gower, Lopez, Duras, and Joaquin Merino Marquez. A case management hearing will take place before the Capital Markets Tribunal on May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. A copy of the OSC’s Application for Enforcement Proceeding is available on the Tribunal’s website. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at www.osc.ca.

The market opened for four trading days this week as the Federal Government declared Monday April 6, 2026, as Public Holidays to commemorate the Easter Celebration. Meanwhile, a total turnover of 3.361 billion shares worth ₦151.948 billion in 229,442 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 2.856 billion shares valued at ₦113.597 billion that exchanged hands last week in 215,287 deals. Click here for full details.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a Decision harmonising how National Competent Authorities (NCAs) report under the SEPA Regulation. The Decision complements the existing European Commission’s Implementing Regulation which requires all Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to report data on charges for credit transfers and payment accounts, as well as the shares of transactions rejected due to EU sanctions. The Decision streamlines the second step of this reporting process – from the NCAs to the EBA and the European Commission. By introducing a single reporting channel through the EBA, the Decision reduces the administrative burden on NCAs and ensures that both the EBA and the European Commission receive consistent, high-quality data. This supports the Commission in monitoring that consumers benefit from access to instant credit transfers across the EU, and that these are not more expensive than standard credit transfers. The Decision stipulates that the NCAs will now report this information only to the EBA, and the EBA will then make it available to the European Commission. The Decision also clarifies that when NCAs already possess some of the required data, they are responsible for ensuring its accuracy and completeness without re-collecting it from PSPs. Furthermore, the Decision amends the Annex to the EBA’s EUCLID Decision to incorporate this new reporting requirement. The Decision takes effect immediately. Legal basis Article 15(3) of the SEPA Regulation requires PSPs to report to their competent authorities every 12 months “(a) the level of charges for credit transfers, instant credit transfers and payment accounts; (b) the share of rejections separately for national and cross-border payment transactions, due to the application of the targeted financial restrictive measures.” Article 15(4) of the SEPA Regulation requires that “competent authorities shall provide the Commission and EBA with the information reported to them by PSPs under paragraph 3, and the information on the volume and value of instant credit transfers in euro which have been sent, both national and cross-border, by PSPs established in their Member State in the course of the preceding calendar year.” ​Article 53 of the EBA Regulation establishes the tasks of the EBA Executive Director, including implementation of the annual work programme, and adoption of internal administrative instructions and the publication of notices.  Documents Decision on reporting of data from NCAs to EBA and EC under SEPA Regulation (307 KB - PDF) Related content Draft Implementing Technical StandardsAdopted and published in the Official Journal of the EU Implementing Technical standards for uniform reporting under the Single Euro Payments Area Regulation Topic Payment services and electronic money

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today its latest edition of the Spotlight on Markets newsletter. This edition opens with ESMA’s actions to simplify the retail investor journey and make investing more accessible, setting out steps to support retail participation in capital markets. Top news highlights include the publication of the first Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities (TRV) report of 2026, which points to a high-risk environment for EU financial markets, as well as analysis showing that new investment funds are helping to reduce costs for investors. Key publications featured in this edition include: Annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments; a joint EBA-ESMA consultation on revised suitability assessment requirements for banks and investment firms; ESMA’s proposals to simplify MiFID II/MiFIR obligations on market data; and Statement supporting the smooth implementation of the Listing Act and simplified prospectus compliance for issuers. Other updates in this edition cover new Q&As, EMIR 3, supervisory and enforcement actions, market abuse guidelines, sustainability reporting, and upcoming events. For regular updates, follow ESMA on LinkedIn, X and Instagram. Related Documents DateReferenceTitleDownloadSelect 10/04/2026 ESMA newsletter Newsletter February and March 2026

This Notice records a settlement between the London Metal Exchange (the “LME”) and Category 2 Member BNP Paribas (“PFU”), which includes a financial penalty of £120,000. Download notice