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20 OctTue
  1. SEC: Press Release36

    SEC Signs Regulatory Cooperation MOU with France's AMF to Strengthen Cross-Border Oversight of Investment Advisers and Investment Service Providers

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and France's Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) announced on October 20, 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on regulatory cooperation, establishing a framework for cross-border regulatory consultation, collaboration, and information sharing. The MOU covers investment advisers, investment companies, and investment service providers operating in both the U.S. and France and regulated by either authority. It will facilitate AMF-regulated asset management firms conducting business in the U.S. as investment advisers, with the SEC processing new and pending registration applications from relevant firms under this arrangement.

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  2. SEC: Press Release25

    SEC and Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) Hold Autumn Financial Regulatory Dialogue

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) held their autumn financial regulatory dialogue in Tokyo on October 19, 2026, led by SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda and FSA Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs MIYOSHI Toshiyuki. The two sides exchanged views on cross-border regulatory topics including recent market developments, public and private market trends, asset management, and regulatory innovation. The next dialogue is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. in spring 2027.

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  3. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases22

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority Announces Tender Results for Exchange Fund Bills on October 20, 2026 and Tender Arrangements for October 27

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the tender results for three Exchange Fund Bills (EF Bills) on October 20, 2026, namely issues Q2642, H2671, and Y2696, with key tender data including allocated amounts, accepted yields, and pro-rata allotment ratios disclosed. It also announced that tenders for Exchange Fund Bills of issues Q2643 and H2671 will be held on October 27, 2026, with a total planned issuance amount of HK$80,782 million.

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  5. SEC: Press Release26

    SEC Announces Roundtable on Machine-Readable Data in the Age of Superintelligence

    The SEC announced it will host a roundtable on machine-readable data in the age of superintelligence on November 9, 2026, at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The event will discuss the applications of machine-readable data and superintelligence, as well as related risks and costs. The roundtable is open to the public; in-person attendance is limited, and it will be streamed live on the SEC’s website, with a recording to be made available afterward.

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19 OctMon
  2. Federal Register: CFTC rules and notices49

    CFTC Proposes Further Defining the Inclusion Scope of the 'Swap' Definition

    The CFTC released a proposed rule to further define the inclusion scope of the 'swap' definition and clarify the regulatory boundary of event contracts. This proposal does not further define 'security-based swaps', and the CFTC has sought the opinion of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on this proposal.

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  3. Federal Register: CFTC rules and notices23

    Agency Information Collection Activity: Notice of Intent to Extend OMB Control Number 3038-0093 (Part 40, General Provisions for Registered Entities)

    The CFTC is issuing a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to seek public comment on the proposed extension of OMB Control Number 3038-0093, which corresponds to information collections under CFTC Regulation Part 40, General Provisions for Registered Entities. The public may submit comments online via Regulations.gov, by mail, or by hand delivery by December 18, 2026, with online submission encouraged. All comments must be submitted in English or accompanied by an English translation. Submissions will be made publicly available directly, so please do not include personal or commercially sensitive information that you do not wish to disclose.

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16 OctFri
  1. HKEX: Market Communications68

    HKEX Unveils T+1 Settlement Transition Roadmap for Securities Market, Targeting Implementation in H2 2028

    HKEX released the conclusions of its consultation on accelerating settlement, confirming broad market support for transitioning the Hong Kong securities market to a T+1 settlement cycle, with a target implementation in the second half of 2028, subject to market readiness and regulatory approval. The consultation received 109 non-duplicate responses from brokers, custodians, investment managers, industry associations, technology providers, and investors.

    Key Takeaways:HKEX announced a three-tier implementation framework for T+1 settlement and a target launch timeline in the second half of 2028, allowing market participants to plan system upgrades and operational preparations in advance.

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15 OctThu
  1. Federal Reserve: Speeches55

    Fed Governor Bowman Delivers Remarks on Regulatory Modernization After Silicon Valley Bank Failure

    Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman delivered remarks presenting preliminary findings from an independent review of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure that she commissioned, along with directions for advancing regulatory modernization. The review found that supervisors identified SVB's interest rate and liquidity risks at least nine months before the bank was taken over, but failed to act promptly due to long-standing ambiguity in decision-making authority and a lack of accountability mechanisms. Between 2019 and SVB's failure, the bank had 54 supervisory matters requiring attention or immediate attention, yet none required it to address its core financial risks.

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  4. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases35

    HKMA launches "ART" framework to promote responsible AI adoption in the banking sector

    The HKMA launched the "ART" framework on October 15, centered on the core principles of Accountability, Resilience, and Trust, to support the banking sector in responsibly adopting artificial intelligence. The framework includes the release of the latest regulatory guidelines on responsible AI adoption, the joint establishment of an AI training data sharing platform, and the advancement of agentic AI application testing. Concurrently, the HKMA and Cyberport co-hosted a two-day "Finance + AI Forum," marking the successful completion of the second phase of the Generative AI Sandbox technical testing.

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  5. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases23

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will conduct a tender for 2-year RMB Hong Kong SAR government institutional bonds via tap issuance on October 22, 2026.

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, on behalf of the Hong Kong SAR Government, announced that it will conduct a tender for 2-year RMB institutional government bonds via tap issuance of existing 3-year government bonds (issue number 03GB2807001) on October 22, 2026. The tender size is RMB 750 million, with a settlement date of October 26, 2026.

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14 OctWed
  1. SEC: Press Release26

    SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding Rules

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced it will hold a public meeting at its Washington D.C. headquarters at 10:00 a.m. on October 27, 2026, to discuss potential policy adjustments for IPO modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). The meeting will be streamed live on SEC.gov, with the morning session focusing on optimizing IPO processes, communication rules, and analyst coverage support, and the afternoon session evaluating the current Reg CF framework and hearing input from industry experts.

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  2. News Search: Domestic Futures Exchange Rules21

    DCE: Accelerating the Development and Launch of New Varieties such as Recycled Steel Raw Materials and Sulfur

    The Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) has explicitly stated that it will accelerate the research, development, and launch of new futures varieties such as recycled steel raw materials and sulfur. The relevant information was released by Securities Times, and the specific launch timeline, contract specifications, and supporting rule details for the above new varieties have not been disclosed yet.

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  4. Federal Reserve: Monetary Policy22

    Federal Reserve Board Releases Minutes of Discount Rate Meetings for August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026

    On October 13, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board released the minutes of its discount rate meetings held on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026. The minutes disclose the Board's deliberations and determination of the discount rate provided to depository institutions through the discount window. This rate-setting process is independent of the Federal Open Market Committee's process for setting the target range for the federal funds rate.

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  6. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases32

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority releases the Exchange Fund Analytical Account as of end-September 2026

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority released the Exchange Fund Analytical Account as of end-September 2026. During the month, the Exchange Fund’s external assets decreased by HK$76.7 billion to HK$3,576.0 billion, the monetary base was HK$2,090.2 billion, claims on the private sector in Hong Kong were HK$473.0 billion, and external liabilities were HK$135.3 billion. The account is released in accordance with the IMF’s Special Data Dissemination Standard, and the release schedule for the full year 2027 has also been announced.

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  7. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases32

    HKMA Welcomes Official Launch of the Chongqing-Hong Kong Cross-Border Data Verification Platform

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on October 14 the official launch of the Chongqing-Hong Kong Cross-Border Data Verification Platform (CQ-HK DVP), jointly promoted by the HKMA and relevant Chongqing authorities. Leveraging blockchain technology and hash-based data encoding, the platform enables verification of customer-submitted data without cross-border transmission or storage of original documents. Initially focused on cross-border financial scenarios, it supports verification of northbound and southbound data flows for banks in Chongqing and Hong Kong, serving a range of banking services such as account opening and loan applications for customers in both regions.

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  8. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases25

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will hold a top-up tender for 10-year HK-dollar government agency bonds on October 21, 2026.

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, on behalf of the Hong Kong SAR Government, announced that it will hold a top-up tender for 10-year HK-dollar government agency bonds on October 21, 2026. The underlying security is the existing bond with code 10GB3507001, with an issuance size of HK$1.25 billion and settlement on October 22, 2026. The bond carries a coupon of 3.17%, payable semi-annually, and matures on July 24, 2035. The tender is open only to designated primary dealers under the Government Bond Programme, with a minimum bid amount in multiples of HK$50,000.

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  9. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases24

    HKMA to hold tapering tender for 3-year HKD HKSAR institutional government bonds on October 21, 2026

    On behalf of the HKSAR Government, the HKMA announced that it will hold a tender for 3-year HKD institutional government bonds on October 21, 2026, through a tapering issuance of existing 5-year government bonds (issue number 05GB2912001, stock code 4284), with settlement on October 22, 2026. The tender size is HKD 750 million, with a coupon rate of 3.23% per annum, payable semi-annually, and a maturity date of December 5, 2029. The tender is open only to designated primary dealers under the Infrastructure Bonds Program, with a minimum tender amount of HKD 50,000 or multiples thereof.

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13 OctTue
  1. Federal Register: CFTC rules and notices53

    CFTC Proposes Regulatory Rules for Crypto Asset Trading and Markets, Clarifying the Boundaries for Determining the Commodity Attributes of Crypto Assets

    The CFTC has released proposed rules for "Regulation of Crypto Asset Trading" and "Regulation of Crypto Asset Markets," clarifying that, except for compliant payment stablecoins as defined by the GENIUS Act, other crypto assets generally meet the definition of commodities under the Commodity Exchange Act.

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  2. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Press Releases25

    HKMA Announces Results of October 13 Exchange Fund Bills Tender and October 20 Tender Arrangements

    The HKMA has announced the results of the October 13 tender for two issues of Exchange Fund Bills. Issue Q2641 received HK$205.533 billion in tenders, with HK$71.151 billion allotted at an average accepted yield of 2.82%; Issue H2670 received HK$64.930 billion in tenders, with HK$19.0 billion allotted at an average accepted yield of 3.15%. A tender for three issues of Exchange Fund Bills will be held on October 20, with a total planned issuance of HK$84.147 billion.

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9 OctFri
  1. SEC: Press Release48

    SEC proposes expanding the range of securities eligible for cross trades by registered funds

    On October 9, 2026, the SEC released a proposed rule to amend Rule 17a-7 on cross trades under the Investment Company Act of 1940, restoring cross-trading permission for most fixed-income securities, while optimizing rule conditions such as pricing and oversight, and requiring registered funds engaging in cross trades to submit aggregated reports on related trading activities. The proposal will be published on SEC.gov and in the Federal Register, with a 60-day public comment period following publication.

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8 OctThu
  1. Anthropic News30

    Anthropic releases 2026 usage policy update

    Anthropic has released an update to its usage policy for 2026, which will take effect on November 12. This update mostly clarifies existing rules, adds integrated specialized provisions for deceptive activities, refines restrictions related to elections, weapons, and surveillance, specifies requirements for high-risk use cases, and adds prohibitions against malicious behavior targeting models. The full policy is available on the corresponding page.

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6 OctTue
  1. Federal Reserve: Speeches52

    Fed Governor Bowman Delivers Speech, Announces Restructuring of Bank Supervision Functions and Modernization of Supervisory Framework

    Fed Governor and Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman delivered a speech at the Community Banking Research Conference, announcing that the Fed will reorganize its existing supervisory functions into five regions along state boundaries, with each region led by a regional director overseeing all supervisory activities, to address prior mismatches in supervisory authority and responsibilities and slow committee processes.

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  2. SEC: Press Release22

    SEC to Host Virtual National Compliance Outreach Program for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers

    The SEC will host a virtual National Compliance Outreach Program for investment companies and investment advisers on November 19, 2026. No advance registration is required, and the live stream link will be published on SEC.gov on the morning of the event. This event is co-hosted by multiple SEC departments and features panel discussions on topics including information security and operational resilience, registered investment advisers, and private fund advisers, designed to help relevant institutions enhance their compliance capabilities to protect investors.

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  3. Federal Register: CFTC rules and notices24

    CFTC Submits Agency Information Collection Activity Notice for OMB Review

    The CFTC, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, has released a notice submitting the Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the OMB for review and public comment. The public is required to submit written comments before November 5, 2026, which can be submitted online through the OIRA website, Regulations.gov, or by mail or in-person delivery to the CFTC Secretariat.

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5 OctMon
  1. SEC: Press Release22

    SEC Joins Global Financial Regulators to Boost Anti-Fraud Awareness During World Investor Week

    The SEC, together with multiple U.S. and global financial regulators, has issued a joint investor alert during World Investor Week (WIW), warning investors against relationship investment scams and impersonation fraud. This year marks the 10th anniversary of WIW, an initiative launched by the International Organization of Securities Commissions to coordinate global regulatory efforts in investor education and protection. The SEC has also published related educational resources on its investor webpage, available to the public free of charge.

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2 OctFri
  1. Federal Reserve: Speeches64

    Fed's Bowman on eSLR Regulatory Modernization: Preliminary Observations on Treasury Market Liquidity Improvements Following New Rule Implementation

    Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman delivered remarks sharing preliminary assessments following the implementation of the eSLR rule finalized in November 2025.

    Key Takeaways:Understand the calibration logic behind eSLR's shift from a fixed 2% buffer to 50% of GSIB method-1 surcharge capital, and its impact on the balance sheet capacity of Treasury market dealers.

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  2. Federal Reserve: Speeches51

    Fed Governor Jefferson Delivers Speech: U.S. Economic Resilience Persists, Upside Inflation Risks Dominate

    Fed Governor Jefferson delivered a speech at the University of Virginia, outlining his assessment of the U.S. economy and monetary policy. In the first half of this year, U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.4%, roughly in line with the growth rate over the past two years, with AI-related investment being the main support for business investment. The unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in August, close to the maximum employment level.

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  3. SEC: Press Release54

    SEC proposes new rules clarifying crypto asset custody framework for investment advisers and funds

    On October 1, 2026, the SEC released proposed rules and amendments to establish a tailored framework for crypto asset custody by registered investment advisers, registered investment companies, and business development companies. The proposal updates custody rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, allowing self-custody of crypto assets under specific circumstances, while permitting state-chartered trust companies to serve as custodians of crypto assets for clients and regulated funds. The public comment period will open for 60 days after the proposal is formally published in the Federal Register.

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1 OctThu
  1. SEC: Press Release36

    The SEC's Division of Examinations released a new edition of the Exam Handbook.

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations released the new edition of the SEC Exam Handbook: A Practical Guide on Process and Engagement on October 1, 2026, replacing and expanding the previous examination manual. The handbook provides clear guidance on examination processes nationwide, covering all stages from risk assessment to disposition letters, while offering practical preparation advice and compliance resources for registered entities, aiming to enhance the consistency and predictability of examination processes.

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  2. Federal Reserve: Speeches48

    Waller: The Data Version of Godzilla x Kong — FRED vs. AI

    Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reviewed the history of FRED in a speech, calling it the most valuable public good built by the Federal Reserve. FRED now hosts over 850,000 data series and reached 18 million unique users in 2025. He also noted that AI introduces risks such as incorrect data citations and interpretive bias. FRED traffic is currently growing at an annual rate of 150%, with roughly half of visits coming from AI agents. FRED has launched the FRED MCP Connector, allowing users to retrieve data through their preferred AI agents.

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30 SeptWed
  1. HKEX: Market Communications34

    HKEX Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delistings, and Suspensions in September 2026

    HKEX released its monthly regulatory statistics report on IPO applications, delistings, and suspensions for September 2026. As of September 30, 2026, the total number of listed companies on HKEX reached 2772, with 933 IPO applications processed cumulatively since 2026, of which 169 have completed listing. The report also disclosed the median processing time for various listing application documents in September, and the median time from Listing Committee hearing to listing in the past 12 months was 18 working days.

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