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Updated 5m agoWhat's happening: ESMA fines trade repository REGIS‑TR €1.374 million for EMIR and SFTR breaches
The European Securities and Markets Authority imposed a €1.374 million penalty on REGIS‑TR after finding seven violations of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation and the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation. This is the first enforcement action involving SFTR breaches and the largest fine ever levied on a trade repository. ESMA said the sanctions underscore its commitment to market integrity.
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Global Warming Expected to Drive Structural Growth in ILS Spreads: Solidum Partners
Solidum Partners says global warming will structurally expand ILS spreads. As natural disaster frequency and severity increase, traditional reinsurers face capital constraints under Solvency II, limiting their capacity. ILS instruments, being event‑specific and fully collateralized, can absorb tail risk, leading investors to demand higher spreads. However, rising modeling uncertainty and the need for climate‑linked products present challenges for ILS managers.
By Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
News•Feb 10, 2026
Ayman M Al-Sayari: Speech - Addressing Financial Crime, Fraud, and Corruption as Barriers to Growth and Stability Session
At the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, Saudi Central Bank Governor Ayman Al‑Sayari warned that financial crime siphoned $3.1 trillion globally in 2023 and caused $485 billion in fraud losses. He outlined Saudi Arabia’s multi‑layered response anchored in Vision 2030, including risk‑based...
By Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – Press releases
News•Feb 10, 2026
Dimitar Radev: Bulgaria's Accession to the Euro Area Is the Culmination of a Long Process of Economic Integration, Policy Alignment...
Bulgaria has formally joined the euro area, ending years of operating as a de facto euro economy under a currency‑board arrangement. Governor Dimitar Radev emphasized that the accession reflects a long‑term process of economic integration, policy alignment and shared responsibility, despite...
By Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – Press releases
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•25 min
#270 Why Almost Every New CFO Feels Like a Fraud, Alan Scholnick, GrowCFO Mentor
In this episode, Kevin Appleby talks with seasoned finance leader and GrowCFO mentor Alan Scholnick about why imposter syndrome is almost universal among newly appointed CFOs, especially during finance transformations. Alan draws on his 30‑year career at IKEA and his...
By GrowCFO Show
News•Feb 10, 2026
DBS' Net Profit Falls 3% to S$11bn Amid Rate Headwinds
DBS Group reported a 3% drop in fourth‑quarter net profit, landing at S$11 billion, as higher interest rates and increased tax expenses weighed on earnings. The decline was amplified by the absence of non‑recurring gains that had boosted prior results. Despite...
By FinanceAsia
News•Feb 10, 2026
Infor Appoints Geoff Thomas to Lead Asia Pacific and Japan Operations
Infor announced that Geoff Thomas will serve as senior vice president and general manager for its Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, overseeing strategy and operations across Japan, ANZ, Southeast and North Asia, and India. Thomas, who previously led Qlik’s...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 10, 2026
Acumatica Summit 2026: Manish Chandak
At Acumatica Summit 2026 in Seattle, Manish Chandak, CEO of Tech Electronics, discussed emerging ERP trends with ERP Today editor Chris Vavra. He emphasized the growing importance of digital replicas that provide real‑time data integration within ERP platforms. Chandak also...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 10, 2026
Warehouse Management Systems Poised for Growth as Distribution Networks Chase E-Commerce Velocity
The U.S. warehouse management system (WMS) market is projected to grow at a 14.34% CAGR through 2031, driving global WMS spending from $4.77 billion in 2026 to $10.89 billion by 2031, with North America holding a 40% share. Cloud‑native platforms now account...
By ERP Today
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Khazanah Review Reveals Massive Shift in Malaysia’s Capital Trajectory
Khazanah just dropped their 2026 Annual Review today, February 10, 2026. And the numbers signal a massive shift in Malaysia’s capital trajectory. If you’re tracking the Ekonomi MADANI agenda or the RM100 billion GEAR-uP initiative, this is the breakdown you need. ↓↓↓
By David Chuah
News•Feb 10, 2026
Revera Energy Secures US$150 Million to Support 3.4GWh of Battery Storage Across Australia and the UK
Revera Energy has closed a $150 million credit facility to fund the development of 3.4 GWh of battery‑storage projects in Australia and the United Kingdom. The financing will enable construction of the 150 MW/300 MWh Bungama Stage 1 battery in South Australia, slated for commercial...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 10, 2026
SEC Upholds Fines vs NOW over Disclosure Violation
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission affirmed PHP1 million fines for NOW Corp. and its chair Mel Velarde after finding their November 2021 market disclosure misleading. The regulator rejected NOW’s appeal, labeling the statement a "half‑truth" that misled investors about a alleged...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
News•Feb 10, 2026
GCash Parent Mynt Keeps IPO Option Open
Mynt, the parent of GCash, is keeping an IPO on the table while accelerating its payments, lending and wealth‑management services. The fintech arm delivered P6.1 billion in attributable equity earnings in 2025, a 64% jump year‑on‑year, and its lending subsidiary Fuse...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Capital Returns Outpace Growth, Driving Wealth Inequality
There’s a formula that explains wealth inequality, and it has nothing to do with how hard you work. French economist Thomas Piketty studied 200 years of data across 20 countries and found that returns on capital almost always exceed economic growth. We...
By Ben | Finance & Investing
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Tether Would Rank 17th in US Treasury Holdings
Who is the world's largest holder of US Treasuries? 🥇 Japan 🥈 United Kingdom 🥉 China But here's the wildest part - if Tether were a country, it would be the 17th largest holder of US Treasuries https://t.co/JoaE6JzFI9
By Kathy Lien
News•Feb 10, 2026
Tesla Exec Raj Jegannathan Leaves Automaker After 13 Years
Tesla Vice President Raj Jegannathan announced his departure after a 13‑year tenure, most recently overseeing IT, AI infrastructure, business applications, and information security. He previously led North American sales following the dismissal of Troy Jones, a period marked by declining...
By CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Make Cold Requests Count: Profile or Relevant Message
Most cold connection requests say NOTHING. 2 ways to fix this: 1. Don't send a message (let your profile talk) 2. Send something relevant Both take seconds. Neither is ingenuine.
By Adam Shilton
Social•Feb 10, 2026
UBS's My‑Way Platform Surpasses $30 Bn in Assets
UBS's My-Way platform with USD 30 billion assets: UBS customers have now invested >$30 Bn on the managed portfolio investment platform. #WealthTech #WealthManagement
By Urs Bolt
News•Feb 10, 2026
Pension Credit: Should the Mixed-Age Couples Rule Be Scrapped?
The mixed‑age couples rule, introduced in May 2019, bars pension‑age partners from claiming Pension Credit if their spouse is under 66. The policy affects hundreds of thousands of low‑income couples, stripping them of up to £7,000 a year in benefits....
By MoneyWeek – All
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Foreign Stocks Surge 9.4% Early 2026, Outpacing US
Foreign stocks are off to a scorching start in 2026, continuing their outperformance from 2025: Foreign developed stocks: +9.4% US stocks: +2.2% Will it continue or is this a blip in the otherwise longer underperformance?
By Cullen Roche
News•Feb 9, 2026
IRS Rolls Out New Enhancements to Tax Pro Account
The IRS announced new enhancements to its Tax Pro Account, extending digital capabilities to tax‑professional businesses. The upgrade lets designated representatives manage business CAF access, link CAF numbers to EINs, and view or withdraw active authorizations. These tools aim to...
By CPA Practice Advisor
News•Feb 9, 2026
Former US Officials Warn of Impending 'Widespread Collapse of American Agriculture': 'Our Farmers and Ranchers … Can't Compete with the...
The agricultural sector faces a perfect storm of policy and market pressures, according to a bipartisan letter signed by former heads of the National Corn, Barley, and Soybean Growers associations. The signatories contend that recent tariffs on farm inputs and...
By Yahoo Finance – Finance News
News•Feb 9, 2026
Anaplan Names Laurent Martini Managing Director for EMEA
Anaplan announced Laurent Martini as its new Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, effective February 16. Martini, who previously led EMEA sales at Splunk and held senior roles at Pure Storage and Symantec, will report to President...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 9, 2026
KPMG Brings Aboard AI Development Platform PrivateBlok
KPMG announced that the founders and employees of PrivateBlok, an AI development platform from Bangalore with a U.S. office, have joined the firm. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, adds a dedicated AI‑first product team to KPMG’s existing...
By CPA Practice Advisor
News•Feb 9, 2026
Japan Logs Record Current Account Surplus for 2nd Straight Year in 2025
Japan recorded a historic 31.88 trillion yen current‑account surplus in 2025, the second year of record balances and an 11.1 percent rise from the prior year. The surplus was driven by a 4.7 percent jump in primary income from overseas investments and a...
By Japan Today – Business
News•Feb 9, 2026
AICPA Urges Treasury, IRS to Simplify Sec. 951 Documentation Rules
The AICPA sent a letter to the Treasury and IRS urging simplification of the “determine and document” requirement in Notice 2025‑75 related to Section 951 dividend inclusions. The notice obliges U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations to attach a statement to...
By The Tax Adviser (AICPA & CIMA)
News•Feb 9, 2026
Figure’s CFO Supports Treating Stablecoin as Cash
Figure Technology’s CFO Macrina KgIl is urging the Financial Accounting Standards Board to reclassify stablecoins as cash or cash equivalents, rather than intangible assets. The current GAAP treatment creates ambiguity and extra compliance work for firms holding tokens like Tether....
By CFO Dive
News•Feb 9, 2026
Kyndryl CFO Steps Down Ahead of Accounting Review
Kyndryl announced the immediate resignations of CFO David Wyshner and General Counsel Edward Sebold, appointing Harsh Chugh, Bhavna Doega, and Mark Ringe as interim finance chief, corporate controller, and general counsel respectively. The company delayed its Q3 fiscal 2026 10‑Q...
By CFO Dive
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Let’s Review the IIA’s Guidance on Communicating Audit Results
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) released a new Global Practice Guide on communicating audit results, updating the 2009 guide. The author praises the emphasis on stakeholder needs but criticizes the guide’s requirement to conclude on governance, risk management, and...
By Norman Marks on Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit
News•Feb 9, 2026
Kongsberg Maritime Listing Set for April After Demerger Approval
Kongsberg Gruppen received shareholder approval to spin off its maritime division, creating an independent Kongsberg Maritime that will list on Euronext Oslo in April 2026. The new entity will inherit a legacy of 200 years, 8,000 employees in 35 countries,...
By Naval Technology
News•Feb 9, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Dodges Red Ink in Q4
Hapag‑Lloyd posted a Q4 2025 EBIT of $200 million, a 75% drop from the same quarter a year earlier, yet still managed a full‑year profit of $1.1 billion despite plunging spot rates. Container volumes rose modestly, adding 200,000 TEU in Q4 and...
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 9, 2026
ERP Today Interview: Achyut Jajoo
Salesforce unveiled Agentforce Manufacturing, a suite of pre‑built AI agent templates designed for manufacturers. The solution promises to scale operations without adding headcount by automating routine ERP tasks. Achyut Jajoo, Salesforce’s SVP and GM, highlighted the necessity for ERP systems...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 9, 2026
Efeso Acquires a Majority Stake in Tsetinis Consulting
EFESO Management Consultants completed a majority‑stake acquisition of Austria‑based Tsetinis Consulting in January 2026, with a phased path to full ownership. The cross‑border deal covered Austria, Germany, France and the United States and was executed under a compressed timetable against competing...
By Finance Monthly
News•Feb 9, 2026
Average Income Tax by Area: The Parts of the UK Paying the Most Tax Mapped
Analysis of HMRC data by UHY Hacker Young shows that London and the South East generated 45 % of the UK’s £240.7 billion income‑tax bill in 2022/23. The London borough of Wandsworth paid £4.26 billion, eclipsing the combined £4.23 billion paid by Leeds and...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Feb 9, 2026
Hims & Hers Stock Crashes After FDA Announces Plans to Take 'Decisive Steps' Against GLP-1 Compounds
Hims & Hers shares plunged up to 27% after the FDA announced it will take decisive steps to restrict non‑FDA‑approved compounded GLP‑1 active pharmaceutical ingredients. The regulator’s move coincides with a lawsuit from Novo Nordisk seeking to block Hims &...
By Yahoo Finance – Finance News
News•Feb 9, 2026
The EBA Launches Consultation on Simplifying the Credit Risk Framework
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a public consultation on its Discussion Paper proposing simplification of the EU credit‑risk framework. The paper, stemming from the 2025 Report on regulatory efficiency, outlines concrete steps to consolidate EBA products, align definitions,...
By EBA – News
News•Feb 9, 2026
IRRBB Management in Emerging Market and Developing Economies: The Role of Derivatives in Supporting Financial Stability and Economic Development
Interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) is emerging as a top priority for banks and regulators across emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs). Monetary tightening and persistent macro‑volatility are making balance‑sheet exposures more fragile, exposing the limits of...
By ISDA — News & analysis feed
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Three Simple Tricks to Instantly Raise Your Prices
3 dumbfoundingly simple ways to raise your prices: (no hostage negotiation skills required) 1. Switch to giving 3 higher price options Make your new entry level option → your current premium option :) 2. Switch to outcomes instead of quantities Increase site conversion 10% is better...
By Adam Shilton
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Alphabet Launches 100‑year GBP Bond, Eyes Currency Debasement
#Alphabet to issue 100-year GBPSterling bond after having issued 50-year $17.5 bn USD bond in November. Also plns to issue CHF bond. They're betting further currency debasement #forex
By Ashraf Laidi
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
ICE at the Facility: How Healthcare Compliance Officers Should Respond
The episode explains how healthcare compliance officers should respond when ICE agents appear on site, emphasizing that unannounced enforcement can occur amid patient care and requires a deliberate, coordinated response. It highlights a leaked ICE memo suggesting agents may enter...
By Compliance Perspectives
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Stripe's Tender Offer Valuation Jumps to $140B
This was an auspiciously-timed quote. @stripe is in talks for a tender offer valuing the company at $140B. That's up from $107B in the fall. https://t.co/3EHL07KS8p
By Nik Milanovic
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Seven Firms Command 35% of SPX Investment Dollars
Employment in S&P 500 companies is 18% of total US employment, but 35 cents of every dollar that goes into the SPX goes to 7 companies. This is a market structure problem and a major issue with our 401k system.
By Tyler Neville
News•Feb 9, 2026
NatWest to Close 32 More Bank Branches – See the Full List
NatWest announced it will shut another 32 high‑street branches across England between May 2026 and February 2027. The closures follow a £115 million investment in its existing network and a strategic pivot toward digital channels as online banking now serves roughly 90 % of...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Feb 9, 2026
DOL Poised to Move Faster than Congress on Retirement Reform
The U.S. Department of Labor is poised to issue regulations expanding 401(k) access to alternative investments, meeting a February 3 deadline set by a Trump‑era executive order. A final rule could be adopted by year‑end with implementation slated for 2027,...
By Human Resource Executive
News•Feb 9, 2026
Stock Market Week 06/26: RENIXX Declines - Enphase Jumps More Than 35 Percent - Ørsted: Strategic Realignment - Nordex Shares...
The RENIXX slipped 2.2% to 1,195.61 points, ending the week below the 1,200‑point threshold as volatility remains elevated. Enphase Energy surged 35.7% after its earnings beat 2026 revenue expectations despite a Q4 decline. Ørsted announced a €1.44 bn divestiture of its...
By Renewable Energy Industry
News•Feb 9, 2026
Downing Street Resignations Trigger Bond Market Jitters
UK bond markets reacted sharply on Monday after a series of high‑profile Downing Street resignations, with the 10‑year gilt yield climbing to 4.62% – a ten‑basis‑point surge that set a three‑month high. The departures, including communications chief Tim Allan and...
By City A.M. — Markets
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Repriced Risk in a Rebuilt Regional Bank Subordinated Floater
The episode examines a regional bank that has rebuilt its balance sheet, achieving profitability, capital ratios above 12%, and improved liquidity after addressing over $12 billion of higher‑risk loans. It highlights that despite these fundamentals, the bank’s subordinated floating‑rate notes are...
By Fixed Income Beacon
News•Feb 9, 2026
Is It Time to Open Your First Checking Account?
Opening a first checking account marks a practical step toward financial independence, especially when regular income, bill payments, or a desire for bank relationship emerge. The article highlights benefits such as direct‑deposit convenience, no‑fee options for students, and the security...
By Finance Monthly
News•Feb 9, 2026
Michael Atingi-Ego: Shaping Africa's Future - Intergenerational Leadership, Economic Resilience and the Power of Innovation
Governor Michael Atingi‑Ego’s December 2025 speech honored the late Professor Emmanuel Mutebile while outlining Uganda’s current macroeconomic health and a forward‑looking digital agenda. He highlighted inflation averaging 3.6%, a 9.75% policy rate and 6.3% GDP growth as evidence of disciplined...
By Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – Press releases
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Singapore Family Offices Must Professionalise to Stay Competitive
🇸🇬Singapore’s family offices: Time to professionalise or risk falling behind – Whilst regulatory movements have opened the door for #familyoffices, many SFOs remain under-equipped. @SBRMagazine. #SoutheastAsia #WealthManagement #WealthTech https://t.co/AhGe5VwWFZ
By Urs Bolt
News•Feb 9, 2026
Supermicro Secures 1st Syndicated Loan in Taiwan
U.S.-based AI server maker Super Micro Computer secured its first syndicated loan in Taiwan, amounting to $1.765 billion. The loan was administered by CTBC Bank and attracted participation from 21 financial institutions, resulting in an almost 1.8‑times oversubscription. Lenders cited Supermicro’s...
By Focus Taiwan (CNA) – English News