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On 7 January 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments to its rules defining “small entities” for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The proposal covers registered investment companies, investment advisers, and business development companies.

On 5 January 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore articulated a regulatory and market-development stance at the Straits Times Index 60th Anniversary celebration. The opening remarks were delivered by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of MAS, at an event hosted by the Singapore Exchange. MAS emphasised liquidity as a supervisory and market-quality priority.

On 2 January 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged the conclusion of Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s term of service. The statement was jointly delivered by Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, and Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda which recognised more than a decade of public service at the US SEC, which highlighted her commitment to investor protection and market integrity, along with her disciplined approach to regulatory decision making.

The United States regulatory authorities announced a joint virtual compliance outreach programme for municipal market professionals. The initiative is led by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC), in collaboration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).

Monetary Authority of Singapore announced an updated Board roster with effect from 1 January 2026. The Board will be chaired by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, supported by senior ministers, statutory office holders, and leaders from law, finance, academia, and public administration.

On 5 January 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, announced that Mr Heng Swee Keat has relinquished his position with effect from 1 January 2026.

On 18 November 2025, Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, delivered a keynote address at the FIA EXPO, outlining the Commission’s strategic direction on derivatives market structure, blockchain technology, tokenization, and digital asset regulation.

On 19 December 2025, Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, issued a formal public statement welcoming the final report on pre-hedging released by the International Organization of Securities Commissions, reinforcing regulatory certainty for United States and global financial markets.

On 22 December 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced a targeted expansion of its digital asset advisory framework, with Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman of the Commission, confirming that Rob Hadick of Dragonfly Capital Partners has joined the Global Markets Advisory Committee’s Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee. Acting Chairman Pham currently sponsors the Global Markets Advisory Committee.

On 22 December 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission confirmed that Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman of the Commission, formally announced her departure from public service. Caroline D. Pham was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on 14 April 2022, following nomination by the President of the United States and unanimous confirmation by the United States Senate. She assumed the role of Acting Chairman on 20 January 2025, following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, and led the agency during a period of heightened focus on market structure, innovation, and regulatory legitimacy.

On 22 December 2025, Michael S. Selig was formally sworn in as the 16th Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, for United States commodity, derivatives, and digital asset regulation. Chairman Selig was nominated by Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, on 27 October 2025, and subsequently confirmed by the United States Senate on 18 December 2025.

On 31 December 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced a leadership appointment, with Chairman Michael S. Selig naming Amir Zaidi as the Commission’s Chief of Staff. The appointment comes at a strategically sensitive moment for United States derivatives and digital asset regulation, as Congress moves closer to finalising market structure legislation affecting crypto-linked commodities and futures markets.