CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, and Silicon Data, the industry leader in GPU market intelligence and benchmarking backed by global trading firm DRW, today announced plans to launch two Compute futures contracts on October 5, 2026, pending regulatory review. These innovative new trading tools will bring much-needed hedging and investment vehicles to businesses looking to manage the cost of compute, the processing power and hardware infrastructure that machines need to train and run AI models. Both Silicon Data H100 Rental Index Futures and Silicon Data B200 Rental Index Futures will track indexes measuring hourly rental GPU costs published by Silicon Data. Each contract will represent a month's worth of rent for the Nvidia H100, the chip central to today's AI ecosystem, and the next-generation Nvidia Blackwell B200, respectively. "Compute has become the currency of the AI age, and this innovative market will bring transparency to the current and future costs that AI builders and hyperscalers need to hedge as they grow," said Pete Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group. "Just as oil fueled the 20th century economy and evolved from spot trading into a global derivatives market, our futures contracts will now turn compute into a standardized, tradable commodity that will provide global businesses with a reliable, regulated venue to manage price risk ." "For years, two companies buying the exact same GPU capacity could pay wildly different prices with no way to know who got the better deal. They will now have a benchmark to check that against," said Carmen Li, Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Data. "Compute futures give the market something it's never had: a public, tradable reference price for the resource every AI system runs on. Silicon Data's benchmarks make that price real; CME makes it tradable. Together, that turns compute from something enterprises negotiate blindly into a market they can actually plan around." Explosive demand has driven sharp swings in compute prices, with volatility exposing a gap in the risk-management toolkit for companies building the AI infrastructure. CME Group and Silicon Data's Compute futures close that gap, bringing transparency to the market and allowing companies, including AI developers and hyperscalers, to lock in their costs. They will also provide a window into future AI spending. The new contracts will be listed and subject to the rules of NYMEX. For more information on these products, please visit here.   

EuroCTP’s real-time multicast FIX SBE feed, the EU’s first real-time pre- and post-trade Consolidated Tape for shares and ETFs, will be available through the Exegy Ticker Plant (XTP) appliances and Axiom consolidated market data feed when EuroCTP goes live on September 14th. Building on its strategic technology partnership with EuroCTP that was initiated in 2024, Exegy now serves as a redistribution partner for the real-time EuroCTP feed that includes the European Best Bid and Offer (EBBO) computed by Exegy’s market data technology platform. The same underlying technology powers Exegy’s Ticker Plant and appliance and Axiom market data-as-a-service solutions, which provide access to real-time market data from more than 300 venues worldwide. Exegy’s platform delivers a unified way to consume normalized data in multiple trading environments, allowing clients to gain transparency and price discovery for global multi-asset strategies. The addition of the EuroCTP real-time market data feed, including the EBBO, adds consolidated trading activity from roughly 130 European trading venues and reporting platforms. Arnaud Derasse, CTO of Exegy, said: “Our mission is to help capital markets participants navigate the financial landscape with more efficiency and transparency. From enabling the technology layer of the EBBO with our FPGA-accelerated Ticker Plant, to giving immediate access to new data feeds to clients, we are continually focusing on what the market needs. Axiom enables firms to take full advantage of their trading strategies without requiring an internal rebuild to access the EuroCTP tape, helping reduce onboarding time, costs, and operational complexity.” The EuroCTP real-time multicast FIX SBE feed will be available on Axiom as soon as the tape goes live in September. Through Axiom, firms will be able to access the European consolidated tape with no additional operational overhead. This helps firm future proof their market access and gain streamlined access to accurate, timely European market data.

Nasdaq has appointed Nikolaj Kosakewitsch as Head of European Market Services, effective immediately. He assumes full leadership of Nasdaq’s trading, listings, clearing and market infrastructure operations across the region, including its flagship stock exchange businesses in the Nordics and Baltics.  A nearly decade-long Nasdaq veteran, Kosakewitsch joined the company in 2017 as President of Nasdaq Copenhagen and has since expanded his responsibilities across European equities, commodities, sales, and revenue operations. He brings deep knowledge of the company's European business, its clients, and the markets it serves. He is also an established voice in discussions with EU officials on policies that affect the competitiveness of Europe's capital markets.    “Our European markets have consistently been the deepest, most diverse and most active in the region, providing unparalleled access to capital and liquidity, and accounting for nearly 60% of IPO capital raised in Europe last year. I look forward to working alongside our exceptionally talented teams to build on this momentum, deepening relationships with clients, and collaborating with partners to deliver world-class services to support growth, innovation and opportunity in Europe,” said Kosakewitsch, “European capital markets are also at a pivotal moment, with efforts underway to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the region’s financial ecosystem. I am excited to help ensure Nasdaq continues to play a leading role in that evolution.” Kosakewitsch succeeds Roland Chai, who has been appointed to lead Nasdaq’s Digital Liquidity Networks (DLN). DLN is a newly formed organization which builds on Nasdaq's longstanding investments in digital assets and market modernization, bringing together liquidity platforms, tokenization capabilities, and a portfolio of financial technology solutions serving the digital assets ecosystem. Kosakewitsch added: “I am pleased to continue my close partnership with Roland in his new role as we further strengthen Nasdaq’s capabilities in always-on markets, helping to drive innovation and new opportunities for clients across Europe.” A successor to Kosakewitsch as President of Nasdaq Copenhagen will be announced in due course.

Nasdaq enters agreement to acquire a leading U.S. Alternative Trading System, advancing the company’s strategy to provide institutional-grade solutions for always-on markets     Roland Chai appointed Head of newly formed Digital Liquidity Networks organization; Nikolaj Kosakewitsch appointed Head of European Market Services    Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the equity interests of LeveL Markets, LLC, one of the leading off-exchange equity execution venues in the United States. As market structure evolves and the boundaries between traditional and digital markets continue to converge, investors and market participants are increasingly seeking a broader range of liquidity solutions and market models that support different investment and trading objectives. LeveL Markets’ capabilities will advance Nasdaq's broader vision for always-on markets, expanding the company’s role in how liquidity is connected, capital is formed, and markets operate across an increasingly continuous global economy.  LeveL Markets operates one of the leading Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) in the United States, providing a scaled, institutionally connected execution platform that processes hundreds of millions of shares daily and reaches more than 2,500 buy-side and sell-side clients. Following the closing, Nasdaq intends to invest in LeveL Markets’ technology, client offering, and long-term growth while maintaining continuity of operations and execution quality for existing clients.  "Markets are evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities for investors, issuers, and market participants worldwide," said Tal Cohen, President, Nasdaq. "LeveL Markets brings together the scale, connectivity, and institutional relationships that can help accelerate our long-term growth strategy. By combining LeveL Markets’ execution capabilities with Nasdaq's expertise and global reach, we are strengthening our ability to support clients as market structure continues to evolve."  Nasdaq first made a strategic minority investment in LeveL Markets in 2021. Since then, the platform has grown into the third-largest ATS in the United States by trading volume, executing across more than 7,000 symbols daily. Following its merger with Luminex in 2022, LeveL Markets serves more than 300 institutional buy-side firms and reaches more than 2,500 clients through more than 15 order and execution management system integrations.  LeveL Markets continues to increase the scale and capacity of its platform, with average daily volume growing 56 percent year over year in 2025.  “Nasdaq has been a valued partner in our growth, and together, we share a commitment to helping clients navigate the next phase of market evolution," said Steve Miele, CEO of LeveL Markets. "As part of Nasdaq, we will have an even greater ability to invest in our solutions, expand opportunities for clients across asset classes and around the globe, and continue driving innovation through collaboration.”   Following the closing of the transaction, LeveL Markets will continue to operate as a trading venue with its own dedicated management team within Digital Liquidity Networks, maintaining structural separateness, participant confidentiality, and operational integrity that are fundamental to its role in the institutional equity market. LeveL Markets will remain a registered ATS, subject to FINRA oversight.  The Digital Liquidity Networks organization, in which LeveL Markets will operate, builds on Nasdaq's longstanding investments in digital assets and market modernization, bringing together liquidity platforms, tokenization capabilities, and a portfolio of financial technology solutions serving the digital assets ecosystem. These solutions support key market functions across the full trade life cycle. Roland Chai has been appointed to lead the organization. Chai has led Nasdaq's European Market Services organization since 2023 and has spearheaded the company's digital assets strategy since early 2026.   "The mission of Digital Liquidity Networks is to build the programmable, always-on market infrastructure of the future – enabling Nasdaq to transform capital market infrastructure with institutional trust, resilience and integrity,” said Roland Chai, Head of Digital Liquidity Networks, Nasdaq. "By bringing LeveL Markets’ capabilities into the organization, we will add a scaled execution platform that strengthens our network today while creating new opportunities for innovation in the years ahead."  Nikolaj Kosakewitsch will succeed Chai as Head of European Market Services, effective immediately. A successor to Kosakewitsch as President of Nasdaq Copenhagen will be announced at a later date.  The transaction is expected to close following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. Until closing, Nasdaq and LeveL Markets will continue to operate as separate companies. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.  Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking information related to Nasdaq and the proposed acquisition of LeveL Markets by Nasdaq that involves substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. When used in this communication, words such as “will”, “enables”, “intends”, “expected”, “enhances”, “can” and similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this communication include, among other things, statements about the potential benefits of the proposed transaction, the formation and objectives of Digital Liquidity Networks, Nasdaq’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the financial condition, results of operations and business of Nasdaq, and the anticipated timing of closing of the proposed transaction. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the risks that required regulatory, antitrust or other governmental approvals or clearances are not obtained, are delayed or are obtained subject to conditions that adversely affect the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction or the combined business; and the risks related to the ability of Nasdaq to consummate the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; the failure of satisfaction of any closing condition; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including the possibility that the expected benefits from the proposed transaction will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; risks related to diverting management’s attention from Nasdaq’s ongoing business operations; the negative effects of the announcement or the consummation of the proposed transaction on the market price of Nasdaq’s common stock or on Nasdaq’s operating results; significant transaction costs; unknown liabilities; the risk of litigation or regulatory actions related to the proposed transaction; and the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Nasdaq’s business relationships, operating results, and business generally; the risks related to information technology, cybersecurity, data protection and system resiliency, including risks arising from the integration of LeveL Markets’ technology platforms, systems and data with those of Nasdaq; the risk that LeveL Markets’ information technology, cybersecurity, and compliance programs, policies and infrastructure might be less mature or less robust than Nasdaq’s; risks related to compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those by the SEC and FINRA; and the risk of increased regulatory scrutiny, examinations, enforcement actions or penalties relating to the proposed transaction or the combined business. 

Qubealgo, the specialist provider of asset-agnostic algorithmic execution and electronic trading quantitative technology, today announced that Mark Reeves has joined as Head of Sales.   Mark has more than 30 years of experience working in the FX market, and an extensive knowledge of FICC e-trading solutions. Based in London, he has responsibility for global sales and business development.   Most recently Mark was Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank in New York, leading the Macro Sales Desk for Banks and Broker Dealers, and before that Director of FX Sales. Previously he spent more than 14 years at Deutsche Bank in New York, initially working in the FICC eCommerce team before joining the FX Sales desk.  During his career, Mark has worked closely with numerous financial institutions, helping them to adopt e-trading, execution technology and workflow solutions across global markets. His experience spans voice and electronic execution, giving him a deep understanding of how banks evaluate and deploy trading technology. Mark Reeves said ”Electronic execution has become a strategic priority for financial institutions, but many still face the choice of expensive proprietary development or inflexible off-the-shelf solutions. Qubealgo has created a compelling alternative, combining institutional-grade execution technology with the flexibility clients need to differentiate themselves. Having spent more than three decades working with many of the world’s leading banks, I’m looking forward to helping our clients solve these execution challenges while accelerating Qubealgo’s global growth.”   “We are very happy to welcome Mark to our growing team. He brings a combination of senior market relationships, commercial leadership and deep understanding of how banks evaluate electronic trading technology”, said Jeff Leal, Co-Founder of Qubealgo. “His experience will be invaluable as we add new clients and evolve our product offering.”   “As Fixed Income, FX and Digital Assets markets continue to evolve, we are seeing an increasing demand for sophisticated automated trading solutions and Mark will play an important role as we continue to expand our global footprint,” said Martin Zinkin, Co-Founder of Qubealgo.   Qubealgo offers asset-agnostic software designed to significantly speed up the development of complex e-trading applications, making it easier and more cost-effective to develop, test, and deploy sophisticated e-trading models and algorithms. Engineered by a team with extensive experience in building algorithmic solutions, the framework is designed to tackle the build vs. buy dilemma by offering clients full IP ownership while also providing a range of existing business logic to build solutions with minimal code and a reduced time-to-market.   

ASIC is seeking feedback on its proposal to extend the operation of eight self-repealing legislative instruments that will expire in 2027. The instruments relate to different parts of the financial system, but all are approaching their expiry dates. They have been assessed by ASIC as operating effectively and efficiently and continue to form a necessary and useful part of the legislative framework. ASIC proposes to extend the self-repeal date for each instrument, with no other changes proposed. The instruments are: ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Futures Markets) Class Waiver 2018/313 ASIC Corporations (Notification of Authorised Representatives) Instrument 2022/301 ASIC Corporations (Cash Settlement Fact Sheet and Confirming Transactions) Instrument 2022/809 ASIC Corporations (Financial Requirements for Issuers of Retail OTC Derivatives) Instrument 2022/705 ASIC Corporations (In-use Notices for Employer-sponsored Superannuation and Superannuation Dashboards) Instrument 2022/496 ASIC Corporations (Shorter PDS and Delivery of Accessible Financial Products Disclosure by Platform Operators and Superannuation Trustees) Instrument 2022/497 ASIC Corporations (Financial Services Guides) Instrument 2022/910, and ASIC Corporations (Employee Share Schemes) Instrument 2022/1021 Providing feedback                                                                     Please provide feedback to rri.consultation@asic.gov.au by 5pm AEST, 8 September 2026. Refer to CS 62 Proposed extension of financial services, credit and markets legislative instruments for further information. Background ASIC legislative instruments may include a self-repeal provision that causes the instrument to expire on a specified date. ASIC has introduced a new combined consultation process for self-repealing instruments that can be extended with no further changes. See CS 62 for further information. ASIC Instrument 2018/313 addresses a technical limitation in the ASX 24 New Trading Platform, which does not enable market participants to input aggregate loss limits into the trading platform. The instrument exempts market participants from the relevant Futures Rules requirements on certain conditions. ASIC Instrument 2022/301 exempts authorised representatives from notifying ASIC of the sub-authorisation of employees who provide claims handling and settling services in relation to general insurance and consumer credit insurance products. ASIC Instrument 2022/809 provides conditional relief from requirements to give a Cash Settlement Fact Sheet or confirmation of a transaction where doing so would pose an unacceptable risk of a person experiencing family violence. ASIC Instrument 2022/705 imposes specific financial requirements on issuers of over the counter (OTC) derivatives to retail clients. The requirements are intended to ensure retail OTC derivative issuers have sufficient financial resources to meet anticipated expenses and unexpected operating losses. ASIC Instrument 2022/496 provides relief to avoid unnecessary duplication and administrative cost where multiple, substantially similar Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs) are issued for employer-sponsored superannuation products, permits superannuation trustees to direct members to online product dashboards instead of enclosing hard copies, and provides certainty while regulations for choice product dashboards have not been made. ASIC Instrument 2022/497 provides relief giving issuers of certain complex products the option to provide a full PDS instead of a shorter PDS, provides superannuation trustees with flexible ways to give disclosure for accessible financial products, and allows superannuation trustees and platform operators to deliver PDSs through agents. ASIC Instrument 2022/910 provides relief from the requirement for certain authorised representatives to give a Financial Services Guide where they deal in general insurance products or bundled consumer credit insurance products and provide claims handling and settling services. ASIC Instrument 2022/1021 provides relief to facilitate the employee share scheme provisions in Part 7.12 of the Corporations Act.   ASIC is Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group continued to strengthen the foundations of Abu Dhabi’s capital markets in the first half of 2026, advancing a broader, highly accessible, and internationally connected investment platform for issuers and investors. The ADX’s performance in H1 2026 reflects the continued advancement of Abu Dhabi’s market ecosystem, supported by infrastructure upgrades, new product offerings, enhanced market connectivity, and initiatives that expand investor participation across asset classes and geographies. These developments reinforce the ADX’s role in supporting Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic vision and its position as a trusted gateway for global capital. During a period marked by heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the region, the ADX entered H1 2026 from a position of operational strength. Major market infrastructure upgrades supported this progress, including the Core Platform Upgrade, the launch of AD Clear and AD CSD as new subsidiaries, and the integration of hybrid cloud capabilities. Resilience measures, including 24/7 operational readiness, revised circuit breaker floors, and updated short-selling protocols, supported uninterrupted market functioning and settlement integrity. The ADX maintained stability under stress, preserved orderly market operations, and demonstrated resilience relative to regional conditions. This performance reflects the deliberate design of the ADX’s infrastructure and the effectiveness of measures implemented to strengthen the market’s ability to absorb volatility and recover efficiently. Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, said: “The ADX’s focus remains on building a deeper, more liquid, and more internationally connected market that supports Abu Dhabi’s role as an open, leading, and preferred global economy. In H1 2026, we continued to expand market access, strengthen infrastructure, and introduce innovations and solutions to enable local and international investors to participate in our market more efficiently and in a more timely manner. The results reflect an agile platform designed for resilience, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation.” Summary of Market Performance At the end of June 2026, the ADX’s market capitalization reached 2.8 trillion dirhams, supported by a trading value of 171 billion dirhams. Total trading volume rose 3.7% year on year to 50.3 billion shares, with the average daily traded volume increasing by 9% year on year to 423 million. This trading activity was completed across nearly 3.3 million individual trades, a 12% year-onyear increase. Enhancing overall market liquidity, market makers’ contribution increased by 3 percentage points year on year to 15% of total traded value. Institutional participation remained a defining feature of market activity, with institutions accounting for 78% of the total trading value. Net positive inflows amounted to 1.4 billion dirhams, a 13.7% year-on-year increase. International investors maintained a highly active presence, accounting for 48% of total trading value, underscoring the growing international relevance of Abu Dhabi’s market. Along with this growth, the contribution of UAE nationals to total trading value increased by 6 percentage points year on year to 52%. Expanding investor participation was a key driver of this momentum, with the ADX onboarding more than 30,000 new investors in the first half of 2026, a substantial 7.1% year-on-year increase. Demonstrating the success of the ADX’s global outreach, foreign investors accounted for 77% of these new registrations. Investors also saw immense value creation during this period, with total dividends distributed increasing to 49.9 billion dirhams. Enhanced Market Access and Global Participation The ADX also advanced its global connectivity agenda since the start of the year. HSBC became the first foreign General Clearing Member, joining First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). Morgan Stanley entered as the first international remote trading participant. These milestones expanded access to Abu Dhabi’s market infrastructure and supported more efficient participation by global institutions. The ADX broadened cross-border market links through roadshows in London and Hong Kong, the signing of a Letter of Intent with Borsa Italiana, and the continued expansion of the Tabadul hub. The network was strengthened by integrating the Amman Stock Exchange and by adding ADIB Securities, the brokerage arm of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, as the first UAE bank to join the network. The exchange also welcomed four new listings, including two dual-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from the New York Stock Exchange, broadening investor choice and enabling greater access to international exposure through the ADX. In addition, the ADX supported efficient capital raising through successful rights issues for Sharjah Islamic Bank and Annan Investment Holding. To broaden access to Abu Dhabi’s capital market, the ADX partnered with FINTECH.TV to establish the first international financial news studio in a stock exchange in the MENA region. Continued Efforts in Financial Inclusion To support financial inclusion, the ADX launched a unique “Digital Loans against Investments” solution with Wio Bank. In addition, the exchange launched the first-of-its-kind initiative with Zoud, the National Financial Wellbeing and Sustainability Initiative, to promote investment education and broaden market awareness. Engagement was further supported by the Al Ramz Trading Competition and by ADX Managed Services (AMS), in which two market participants integrated the trading platform solution.

Car insurers are leaving many Australians guessing about the factors driving sharp and repeated premium increases, an ASIC review has found. Motor vehicle insurance premiums rose by 8% in the 12 months to July 2025, outpacing inflation and adding pressure to household budgets. This followed growth of more than 42% between 2019 and 2024. The findings, released today in ASIC Report 838 Road testing transparency in car insurance premiums (REP 838), examined eight insurance brands across five insurers, representing around 72% of the market, and included consumer research involving more than 2,000 Australians. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland said: ‘With many households already facing cost-of-living pressures, consumers deserve to know why premiums are going up so they can decide whether to stay with their current insurer or shop around.’ Yet ASIC identified that none of the insurers reviewed explained the key factors that affected how premiums were calculated in quote and renewal documents, or why they had changed from the previous year. ‘Most insurers gave only generic explanations in supplementary documents, with some providing no explanations at all. This fails to meet the needs of customers trying to understand the reasons for significant price increases,’ Mr Kirkland said. Infographic – Premiums rising. Insurers not explaining. Consumers not switching. (text version) ASIC found that where insurers charged more for paying in instalments, they did not clearly explain in renewal notices that consumers could save up to 20% by paying annually. ‘A cost saving of 20% can go a long way. There is no excuse why some insurers cannot communicate such a basic benefit to customers,’ Commissioner Kirkland added. Price was the main consideration for many Australians. ASIC’s research showed 37% of consumers nominated price as the most important factor in deciding whether to purchase or renew a policy. Mr Kirkland said unclear information however made it harder for consumers to compare products, question price increases or take steps to reduce premiums. ‘Consumers should not have to guess why premiums have changed. If an insurer has increased a premium, consumers should be able to understand what is different,’ he said. ASIC’s review found 67% of consumers renewed the same type of policy with the same insurer and of these, 40% chose not to contact their insurer or compare quotes before renewing their policy. Many said they did not think it would be worthwhile or lead to a lower premium. However, research confirmed that many consumers who challenged their renewal notice were able to secure a lower price. Of consumers who contacted their insurer before renewing, 31% had their premium reduced without changes to their cover. ‘That finding shows it pays to ask, with some consumers who challenged their premium increase ending up with a better deal’ Mr Kirkland said. ‘The problem is that not everyone has the time, confidence or capability to negotiate with their insurer, and many may not even know that this is possible. Sadly, these findings indicate that sometimes loyalty is not repaid. ‘Clearer disclosure will help all consumers, not just those who know how to push back.’ ASIC is calling on insurers to improve renewal and quote documents so premium information is clearer, more useful and easier to compare. This includes: clearly explaining the key factors that affect how a customer’s premium is calculated and why it has changed showing how factors such as excess, cover options and payment method affect price clearly setting out the total cost of paying by instalments and the dollar difference compared to paying annually comparing key policy changes, such as excess or insured value, from year to year making important information prominent and easy to find at renewal. ‘Insurers must ensure that the information they provide as part of a quote or renewal is accurate. ASIC will take enforcement action where disclosures about insurance premiums are inaccurate or misleading,’ Mr Kirkland said. ASIC will provide individualised feedback to participating insurers and will continue to monitor industry practices. Background ASIC’s review of the motor vehicle insurance sector looked at the disclosure practices of five general insurers across eight insurance brands between 1 September 2024 and 1 September 2025, in addition to consumer research undertaken in January 2026. Insurers involved in the review included: AAI Limited through its brands AAMI and Suncorp Insurance Allianz Australia Insurance Limited through its brands Allianz and Territory Insurance Office (TIO) Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) through its brands NRMA Insurance (issued by Insurance Australia Limited) and RACV Insurance (issued by Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Limited) RAC Insurance Pty Limited (self-branded) Youi Pty Ltd (self-branded) Outside of this review, ASIC has taken court action against one of Queensland's largest insurers, RACQ Insurance, alleging that over more than five years, it sent out at least 475,000 renewal documents with misleading premium comparison information, despite customer complaints. The matter is still proceeding in the court (25-211MR). Download Report 838 Road testing transparency in car insurance premiums (REP 838) Infographic – Premiums rising. Insurers not explaining. Consumers not switching. (PDF 146 KB) For consumers ASIC encourages consumers to check renewal notices carefully, shop around and compare. Consumers should contact their insurer to ask questions or negotiate and check whether paying annually could reduce overall costs. Free education resources are available on ASIC’s Moneysmart website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York-based investment adviser Adit Ventures Management LLC, its CEO Eric Munson, and three affiliated general partners, Adit Ventures LLC; Adit Ventures II LLC; and Adit Ventures III LLC (the General Partners), for allegedly defrauding investors and client funds in connection with investments in pre-IPO shares, such as SpaceX and Klarna, including by misappropriating advisory client assets and charging millions in undisclosed fees. According to the SEC’s complaint, from at least April 2019 through December 2024, the defendants used false claims and promises to persuade investors to contribute capital to Adit-managed funds, including Munson soliciting an investor by falsely claiming that a fund owned shares of stock of a private, pre-IPO company. As alleged, the defendants regularly used client capital for their own benefit, including by taking unsecured loans from funds on favorable terms, and these transactions were not authorized by fund documents and generally not disclosed to investors. “Investment advisers are entrusted with acting in their clients’ best interests,” said Corey A. Schuster, Chief of the Enforcement Division’s Asset Management Unit. “Here, the defendants allegedly engaged in repeated fraudulent acts to benefit or enrich themselves. That misconduct has no place in investment advisory relationships where clients count on investment advisers being their fiduciaries.”  The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, further alleges that the defendants violated their fiduciary duties by buying pre-IPO shares and then causing client funds to buy those shares at a higher price, while misrepresenting the true cost of acquiring the shares to investors and without obtaining the requisite consent for these principal transactions. The defendants also allegedly overcharged their client funds millions in unauthorized “acquisition fees” and improperly pledged client assets as collateral for a $10 million line of credit, which was used in part to pay off the defendants’ own obligations. The SEC also alleges that Adit Ventures Management failed to register as an investment adviser. The complaint charges Munson, Adit Ventures Management, and the General Partners with violating the antifraud provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and charges Adit with violating the registration provisions of the Investment Advisers Act as well. Without admitting the allegations in the complaint, the defendants consented to the entry of a judgment, subject to court approval, in which they agreed to be permanently enjoined from violating the charged provisions of federal securities laws, and agreed that the Court shall order them to pay disgorgement with prejudgment interest and a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the court upon motion by the Commission. Munson also agreed to a forthcoming associational bar against him with a right to apply for reentry after three years. The SEC appreciates the assistance of the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Resources SEC Complaint

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the election of all nominated directors to the boards of the U.S. exchanges operated by the company, which include The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, Nasdaq Texas, LLC, Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq MRX, LLC, and Nasdaq GEMX, LLC: Kathlyn Card Beckles, Chief Legal Officer, Verisk Analytics, Inc. Michael J. Curran, Retired Chairman and CEO, Boston Stock Exchange Anne Marie Darling, Group Co-Chief Operating Officer and Barclays Execution Services Co-Chief Executive Officer, Barclays Kevin Kennedy, EVP, North American Markets, Nasdaq Thomas A. Kloet, Retired CEO and Executive Director, TMX Group Limited Anita Lynch, Former Chief Data Officer, New Relic, Inc.  David Rosato, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Eastern Bancshares Andrew J. Schultz, Head of Strategic Options Business, The Susquehanna International Group of Companies Elizabeth Wideman, SVP and Senior Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Corporation Thomas A. Wittman, Retired EVP and Head of Global Trading and Market Services, Nasdaq For further governance information, visit: http://ir.nasdaq.com/corporate-governance/nasdaq-stock-market/board-of-directors.

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.

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Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, announced the IAC will host its inaugural meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 20, in Washington.  The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance. This council of American innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and builders will provide insights and recommendations to the Commission to help ensure its regulations keep pace with the rapid speed of innovation on the new frontier of finance.  This meeting will be livestreamed on CFTC.gov. Dial-in information can be found below. For highest quality, select a number nearest your current location. San Jose: 669-254-5252 or 669-216-1590 New York: 646-828-7666 New Jersey: 551-285-1373 U.S. Spanish Line: 646-964-1167 or 415-449-4000 U.S. Toll Free: 833-435-1820 or 833-568-8864  International Numbers Webinar ID: 165 371 7748 Passcode: 172798 Individuals with additional questions should contact IAC Designated Federal Officer Michael Passalacqua.  The views, opinions, and information expressed by the Advisory Committees are solely those of the respective Advisory Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, its staff, or the U.S. government. Related News CFTC Press Release No. 9279-26

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from BNP Paribas SA (BNP Paribas) as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 30 July 2026: chase Number of ordinary shares purchased Highest price paid per share (GBp) Lowest price paid per share (GBp) Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp) 03 August 2026 209,068 8,532.00 8,320.00 8,409.97 04 August 2026 216,139 8,604.00 8,458.00 8,541.05 05 August 2026 221,818 8,704.00 8,510.00 8,633.07 06 August 2026 238,813 8,838.00 8,624.00 8,704.07 07 August 2026 248,576 8,980.00 8,746.00 8,943.24   LSEG intends to cancel all of the purchased shares.  Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, LSEG has 486,794,684 ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in issue (excluding treasury shares) and holds 20,188,599 of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each in treasury. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 486,794,684 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 Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of the law of the United Kingdom by virtue of 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 trades made by the BNP Paribas on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme can be found at: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0237Q_1-2026-8-10.pdf This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.

Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, today announced the IAC will host its inaugural meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 20, in Washington. The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance. This council of American innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and builders will provide insights and recommendations to the Commission to help ensure its regulations keep pace with the rapid speed of innovation on the new frontier of finance.  This meeting will be livestreamed on CFTC.gov. Dial-in information can be found below. For highest quality, select a number nearest your current location. San Jose: 669-254-5252 or 669-216-1590 New York: 646-828-7666 New Jersey: 551-285-1373 U.S. Spanish Line: 646-964-1167 or 415-449-4000 U.S. Toll Free: 833-435-1820 or 833-568-8864  International Numbers Webinar ID: 165 371 7748 Passcode: 172798 Individuals with additional questions should contact IAC Designated Federal Officer Michael Passalacqua. The views, opinions, and information expressed by the Advisory Committees are solely those of the respective Advisory Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, its staff, or the U.S. government.

CCP NCC changes the following risk parameters on Securities market starting from August, 11th 2026: Market risk rates: Ticker Current market risk rates Market risk rates from August, 11th 2026 S1_min S2_min S3_min S1_min S2_min S3_min RU000A103WB0 50% 60% 70% 100% 100% 100%   Ban on short selling: Ticker Current Ban on short selling Ban on short selling from August, 11th 2026 RU000A103WB0 No Yes   Read more on the Moscow Exchange: https://www.moex.com/n103251

In some priority areas of FSB work, meaningful progress can only be achieved with a good understanding of developments in jurisdictions that are not members of the FSB. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, has been appointed FSB’s Regional Engagement Chair for a two-year term, starting on 10 August 2026. In some priority areas of FSB work – such as crypto-assets and stablecoins and cross-border payments –, meaningful progress can only be achieved with a good understanding of developments in jurisdictions that are not members of the FSB. In his role as Regional Engagement Chair, Ayman M. Al-Sayari will advise the FSB Chair and Plenary on how to best leverage the FSB Regional Consultative Groups (RCGs) in supporting the FSB mandate. Governor Al‑Sayari has an extensive background in central banking, global financial markets, international and regional engagement, and policy leadership. He served as FSB Member co-Chair of RCG Middle East and North Africa from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025 and has been actively involved in the FSB for many years, including through active leadership in advancing the perspectives of emerging market and developing economies. Established in 2011, the FSB six Regional Consultative Groups provide a structured mechanism for members and non-members to interact on FSB initiatives, promote implementation of international financial policy initiatives, and share views on regional and global financial vulnerabilities. Related Information Regional Consultative Groups (RCGs) The RCGs facilitate structured engagement between FSB members and non-members to promote global financial stability, implement international financial policies, and address regional vulnerabilities.

The following Final Terms are available for viewing: Final Terms dated 10 August 2026 of LSEG Finance plc for the (i)         JPY30,500,000,000 2.528 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 12 August 2029 (ISIN: XS3457205881) (the 2029 Notes) (the 2029 Final Terms); and (ii)       JPY14,500,000,000 2.909 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 12 August 2031 (ISIN: XS3457205964) (the 2031 Notes and together with the 2029 Notes, the Notes) (the 2031 Final Terms and together with the 2029 Final Terms, the Final Terms), unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by London Stock Exchange Group plc and issued pursuant to the £10,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme of London Stock Exchange Group plc, LSEG Finance plc, LSEG Netherlands B.V. and LSEG US Fin Corp. (the Programme). The Final Terms contain the final terms of the Notes and must be read in conjunction with the offering circular dated 19 March 2026 relating to the Programme (the Offering Circular), which comprises a base prospectus for the purposes of the Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market sourcebook Rule 2.3. To view the 2029 Final Terms for the 2029 Notes, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0092Q_1-2026-8-10.pdf To view the 2031 Final Terms for the 2031 Notes, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0092Q_2-2026-8-10.pdf A copy of each of the Final Terms has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at: https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), one of the world’s leading providers of financial market technology and data powering global capital markets, today released its August 2026 Mortgage Monitor Report, which found that mortgage holder equity reached $18 trillion for the first time on record while annual home price growth reached a 14-month high in July. "Mortgage holder equity hitting $18 trillion is a remarkable milestone — one that reflects just how much wealth American homeowners have built," said Andy Walden, head of mortgage and housing market research at ICE. "The spring market provided a meaningful boost to both prices and equity, and we're seeing those tailwinds work through the data now. At the same time, rates have trended higher since early in the year, which may soften how much additional acceleration we're likely to see in the second half." Key findings from the August Mortgage Monitor include: July annual home price growth hits 14-month high Annual home price growth rose to 1.5% in July, marking its fifth consecutive month of acceleration and its steepest single-month increase since mid-2023. The jump reflects lower rates early in 2026 injecting demand into the market, as weak summer 2025 prices roll out of the comparison window. However, as rates have moved higher, one-month adjusted price gains have softened, suggesting that further acceleration in the second half of the year may be limited. Equity hits record high; negative equity elevated among recent-vintage borrowers Mortgage holder equity hit $18 trillion in Q2, a new all-time high, as lower rates earlier in the year supported renewed home price appreciation. Within that total, 47.5 million mortgage holders hold $11.7 trillion in tappable equity, averaging approximately $212,000 per borrower. Despite the strong overall picture, approximately 813,000 borrowers are underwater — up 44% year-over-year — concentrated among FHA and VA borrowers, those who purchased between 2022 and 2025, and in Texas and Florida where price declines from peak have been most pronounced. Rate variation among similarly qualified borrowers Borrowers with nearly identical credit profiles are locking meaningfully different interest rates, averaging a 38-basis-point spread among conforming purchase borrowers in 2026. On a $300,000 mortgage, that difference translates to roughly $76 per month and approximately $5,790 in additional costs over the first five years. Among FHA and VA borrowers, that spread widens to 47 and 48 basis points respectively, with the widest variation concentrated among borrowers with lower credit scores, smaller loan balances, higher loan-to-value ratios, and those using government-backed loan programs. Real estate owned (REO) properties are selling at historically wide discounts Buyers purchasing bank-owned REO properties did so at a 27.5% discount to comparable sales in June — among the largest in over two decades. Notably, the widest discounts relative to their own histories are appearing in markets that typically offer the least: Florida, Texas, California and the Mountain West. However, foreclosure rates and distressed purchase opportunities remain scarce in those areas. “The data in this month's Mortgage Monitor tells a story that our technology is purpose-built to help lenders act on,” said Bob Hart, President of Mortgage Technology at ICE. “Whether it's identifying borrowers at risk of refinancing away, understanding where rate variation is costing customers, or tracking equity trends that create new lending opportunities, ICE's integrated data and technology platform gives servicers and lenders the insight they need to move first.” Further detail on mortgage performance, REO sale, interest rate, home equity and home price trends — including charts — can be found in the full Mortgage Monitor report at https://mortgagetech.ice.com/resources/data-reports. About the ICE Mortgage Monitor ICE manages the nation’s leading repository of loan-level residential mortgage data and performance information covering the majority of the overall market. The ICE Home Price Index provides one of the most complete, accurate and timely measures of home prices available, covering 95% of U.S. residential properties down to the ZIP code level. In addition, the company maintains one of the most robust public property records databases available, covering 99.9% of the U.S. population and households from more than 3,100 counties. ICE’s research experts carefully analyze this data to produce a summary supplemented by dozens of charts and graphs that reflect trend and point-in-time observations for the monthly Mortgage Monitor report. To review the full report, visit: https://mortgagetech.ice.com/resources/data-reports.

LDA Technologies (LDA), the innovation leader in advanced ultra-low latency solutions for capital markets, today announces its new, non-blocking, high density Layer 1 fabric, LDA Maze, delivering connectivity with just 3.6ns to 4.1ns port-to-port latency. LDA Maze provides density never seen before at 25G (160 links) without sacrificing configurability or performance for trading architectures, while also supporting demanding AI and HPC applications when aggregating the links to 40 x 100G. With LDA Maze, firms are provided with an enabling layer to build the exact low latency, future proof technology stack their trading environment requires, while reducing the physical footprint needed to scale connectivity. This helps companies lower costs on rack space, power, and cabling. Vahan Sardaryan, CEO and Co-founder of LDA, said: “There's been a gap in the market for high-density, 25G-capable Layer 1 technology, and LDA Maze addresses it. It provides a flexible, ultra-low latency interconnect between components within the chassis: front-panel links, FPGA boards, NICs and other equipment alike, over ARC6 connectors — so one fabric can power devices for finance, HPC and AI workflows.” User Benefits of LDA Maze: 160 links in a single fabric: 160 links of 10/25G, or 40 links of 40/100G aggregated. The highest link count available at 25G, with less cabling, power and rack space behind it. Chain LDA Maze units together for even larger fabrics. 3.6–4.1 ns port-to-port: measured through the I/O cards. Firms get predictable interconnect latency between devices in the rack and inside a single chassis. Front panel follows the deployment: SFP, QSFP and QSFP-DD I/O cards combine in any mix, so the link layout matches the build instead of the chassis. Scale to 25G, without a redesign: run 10G today and move to 25G on the same device. LDA Maze can currently be integrated into Neo X, and will soon be available across two new LDA platforms launching in coming weeks, giving firms the option to extend low latency connectivity, unprecedented density levels and configurable workflows into broader infrastructure deployments.