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Key Takeaways
- Turkey’s BIST 100 index has plummeted over 15% since mid-September, wiped out $100 billion in market value following a massive investment fund scandal affecting 500,000 people.
- New Zealand’s annual inflation slowed to 3.7% in Q3, coming in below the 3.8% forecast and the central bank's own 3.9% projection, though non-tradable inflation remains sticky at 3.3%.
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is seeking to surrender its Turkish brokerage license citing inactivity since 2015, a move the bank maintains is unrelated to the current local market volatility.
- The European Council and Parliament reached a deal to simplify the EU securitisation market, aiming to lower capital requirements for safe, well-structured deals to boost bank lending capacity.
- OpenAI announced a major policy update effective November 20, 2026, introducing "SafetyIDs" to better track individual end-user behavior during safety investigations.
Turkish Markets Shaken by Fund Scandal and JPMorgan Exit
The Turkish financial landscape is facing severe headwinds as the Borsa Istanbul 100 Index continues its descent, falling more than 15% since mid-September. The sell-off is primarily driven by a systemic fund scandal involving allegations of price manipulation in illiquid stocks, which has reportedly locked up the investments of approximately 500,000 individuals. Regulators have ordered the liquidation of 131 funds across seven portfolio management companies as the total market value loss reaches an estimated $100 billion.
Amidst this turmoil, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) announced that its Turkish securities subsidiary plans to surrender its intermediary license. The firm clarified that the unit has been inactive since July 2015 and that the decision is a strategic move to streamline operations rather than a reaction to recent market volatility. JPMorgan (JPM) will continue its primary banking operations in Istanbul.
New Zealand Inflation Eases More Than Anticipated
New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2026, falling short of the 0.8% poll forecast. On an annual basis, inflation cooled to 3.7%, down from 4.1% in the previous quarter. While the headline figure is a positive sign for the economy, it remains above the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) target range of 1% to 3%.
The data revealed a divergence between tradable and non-tradable sectors. Non-tradable CPI, which tracks domestic inflation such as housing and services, rose 3.3% year-on-year, indicating persistent internal price pressures. Analysts suggest that while the cooling headline rate may provide a temporary reprieve, the RBNZ may still consider further monetary tightening if domestic costs do not align with target levels.
EU Reaches Landmark Securitisation Agreement
The European Council and the European Parliament have secured a provisional political agreement to revitalize the EU’s securitisation market. The new framework is designed to lower capital requirements for "safe and well-structured" deals, a move intended to free up bank balance sheets and encourage lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This deal is a cornerstone of the broader Savings and Investment Union initiative. By simplifying the rules and making the market more attractive to investors, EU officials hope to enhance the region's economic competitiveness and strategic autonomy. The framework will prioritize transparency and risk sensitivity to prevent the systemic issues seen in previous financial cycles.
OpenAI Strengthens Safety Guardrails
In the technology sector, OpenAI is set to implement updated usage policies on November 20, 2026. The updates are focused on clarifying rules for sensitive AI uses and ensuring safe model development. A key feature of this update is the introduction of SafetyIDs, a tool that allows enterprise customers to provide unique identifiers for end users.
These IDs are designed to help OpenAI distinguish between individual users during safety investigations without compromising broader privacy. The move comes as the company faces increasing pressure from regulators and the public to demonstrate robust accountability measures for its high-capacity AI models.
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