• Eurex interest rate derivatives recorded a modest 1 percent increase in traded contracts in January, even as the overall volume declined by 7 percent, signaling more subdued market activity. 
• OTC Clearing posted substantial growth as notional outstanding volumes grew by 31 percent. 
• Eurex Repo reports a strong January result of 63 percent, fueled by a 104 percent surge in the Repo segment. 

• Allfunds shareholders to receive €8.80 per share, split into €6.00 in cash, €2.60 in Deutsche Börse Group shares, plus a €0.20 permitted dividend  
• Allfunds Directors unanimously intend to recommend the UK Court‑sanctioned scheme of arrangement; major shareholders have provided irrevocable undertakings 
• Allfunds and Deutsche Börse Group’s Fund Services segment show strong complementarity across product suites, client bases, partners, and core markets, supporting an expanded and integrated fund services offering 
• Deutsche Börse Group to start the previously announced share buy-back program in February 2026; repurchasing shares of up to €500 million 

Key findings:

• Annual survey of 200 buy-side executives shows significant increase in AI adoption compared to the same time last year.
• For the first time in three years, innovation has become the leading driver of technology and operations investments.
• Firms consider vendor stability the top priority when selecting third-party AI solutions for their investment management.
• Belief that private markets and alternative investments are poised for technological innovation has risen sharply over the past 12 months.

- Gold price reached historic record level in 2025
- Central bank demand supports the market
- Europe's largest gold security with physical backing