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On August 14, 2026, Turkey's Capital Markets Board (CMB) published a council decision in the Official Gazette regarding amendments to regulations governing derivative financial instruments trading. The decision, published in Issue 33340 of the Official Gazette (T.C. Resmî Gazete), represents an official regulatory action by Turkey's primary securities market regulator. The CMB, which oversees Turkey's capital markets, periodically issues council decisions to update and refine its regulatory framework. These decisions establish binding requirements for market participants operating within Turkey's securities sector, including investment firms, banks, and other entities engaged in derivative trading activities. Council decisions of this nature typically address operational requirements, compliance standards, risk management procedures, or market conduct rules applicable to derivative financial instruments. Such amendments ensure that Turkey's regulatory framework remains aligned with evolving market conditions, international best practices, and domestic policy objectives. The decision affects all entities licensed to trade derivative financial instruments on Turkish markets, including futures, options, and other derivatives contracts. Market participants and regulated entities should review the full text of the decision in the Official Gazette to identify any specific compliance obligations, implementation timelines, or transitional provisions that may apply to their operations. Entities should ensure their systems, procedures, and personnel training reflect any new or modified requirements established by the CMB's decision. **Reference:** T.C. Resmî Gazete, Issue 33340, August 14, 2026