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2026-06-17•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency adopted a wide set of UCITS and AIF rule amendments, covering valuation, reporting, investor compensation and covert supervision, and aligned with ESMA stress test guidelines for money market funds. It also authorized two crypto asset service providers, approved several fund and investment firm actions, and gave Mathematica Capital Partners 120 days to strengthen its anti money laundering and counter terrorist financing system. Other decisions covered Pivac Holding's Kraš takeover bid, qualifying holdings in BKS leasing Croatia, and insurance supervisory measures.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory feesSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-06-17•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq denied reports that it plans to change the Iraqi dinar exchange rate. It also warned that a circulating document claiming a move to IQD 1,600 per USD is forged.
SupervisionAlertsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-06-17•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority said two of its representatives attended the 10th IOSCO and Harvard Law School Executive Education program for financial market regulators. The program focused on issues including risk-based supervision, crypto-asset oversight, operational resilience, cybersecurity, AML/CFT and market abuse investigations.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCapacity buildingFinancial stability and systemic riskSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-06-17•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has clarified that filings may be approved, conditionally approved, denied or returned as materially deficient under its existing rules. It emphasized that incomplete filings can be returned before meaningful review, including where de novo charter proposals do not fully define products, operations or control frameworks. The OCC also said it plans to publish all denial decisions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLicensing framework and process
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2026-06-17•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration Board will meet on June 24 at 10 a.m. Eastern. Agenda items include regulatory updates, the first quarter 2026 Share Insurance Fund Report and the 2026 mid-year budget update. The meeting will also be livestreamed, with related documents posted online at the start.
Institutional developmentGovernanceOther
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2026-06-17•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration’s first quarter 2026 state-level data report shows median assets at federally insured credit unions rose 2.8 percent over the year, while median loans outstanding increased 0.6 percent. The national median loan-to-share ratio was 68 percent, and 85 percent of credit unions reported positive year-to-date net income. Aggregate membership grew, but the median credit union saw a 0.5 percent decline, mainly among smaller institutions.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-06-17•Canada•Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association published a review of anti-scam frameworks in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom to inform Canada’s fraud-prevention efforts. It identifies Australia’s centralized, cross-sector model as the only approach in the comparison to show a stated reduction in scam losses, while the US is pursuing platform-accountability and cybercrime measures and the UK is relying on payment-sector rules and coordination despite rising losses.
ResearchFraud and scams
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2026-06-17•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile kept its monetary policy rate at 4.5% in June 2026 by unanimous vote, balancing a temporary rise in inflation from the Middle East oil shock against weaker-than-expected domestic activity and unusually high uncertainty. It said future rate moves would be assessed meeting by meeting to return inflation to 3% over a two-year horizon, with May headline inflation at 3.9%, core inflation at 3.2%, and two-year inflation expectations at 3%.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-06-17•Europe•Council of Europe
The Council of Europe said its regional Money in Politics conference in Chisinau focused on how digital platforms are changing political finance and electoral integrity risks. Discussions highlighted illicit financing, crypto, AI-generated fakes, online campaigning and foreign interference, with participants calling for stronger oversight, better inter-agency coordination and cross-border cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTArtificial intelligence
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2026-06-17•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority said its chairman held a working visit with Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority to broaden cooperation on capital markets and non-bank financial supervision. The visit included technical meetings on market developments, regulatory frameworks and supervisory practices, with a focus on capacity building and stronger oversight tools.
SupervisionCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-06-17•Bolivia•Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia
The Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia said Supreme Decree No. 5630 is already fully effective and does not need additional regulation before banks apply it. Financial entities cannot refuse or delay requests to refinance or reschedule loans from borrowers affected by recent social conflicts, road blockades and other adverse events. ASFI said it will continue supervising compliance and act against breaches.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLendingConsumer and investor protection
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2026-06-17•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator, ASF, published a report on 32 responses to its innovation questionnaire to inform a possible technology testing zone for the insurance and pension funds sectors. Nearly all respondents supported the idea, with 66 percent saying they might submit a project within 12 months and 28 percent saying they already had one ready or nearly ready. Artificial intelligence dominated planned use cases, and respondents chiefly wanted legal interpretation support, early compliance guidance and faster regulatory answers.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFintech and insurtechRegulatory sandbox
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2026-06-17•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility unchanged at 3.65% on 17 June 2026, following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to leave the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances unchanged. It also maintained the rate on short-term liquidity borrowing at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-06-17•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services and Visa have launched a financial education campaign on safe contactless payments in Mexico City's Metro and Metrobús. It provides practical guidance on secure tap-to-pay use and protecting payment instruments, and forms part of CONDUSEF's wider financial inclusion and education efforts.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-06-17•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee published tables and charts summarizing the economic projections made by FOMC participants for the June 16-17 meeting.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksEconomic data and developments
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2026-06-17•Bahrain•Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain left its overnight deposit interest rate unchanged at 4.25% on June 17, 2026 following a review aimed at maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain amid global financial market developments.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-06-17•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece reported a central government cash deficit of EUR 2.392 billion in January-May 2026, versus a surplus of EUR 1.327 billion a year earlier, with revenue at EUR 27.830 billion and expenditure at EUR 29.197 billion.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-06-17•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund completed the fifth review of Jordan's Extended Fund Facility and the second review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility. That unlocks SDR 97.784 million under the EFF and SDR 39.588 million under the RSF. The IMF said program performance remained strong, with key fiscal, structural and RSF reform commitments met despite regional headwinds.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsEconomic data and developments
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2026-06-17•Canada•Payments Canada
Payments Canada has appointed Kevan Cowan as chair and AnneMarie Ryan as deputy chair as it reshapes its board ahead of the planned fourth-quarter 2026 launch of the Real-Time Rail payment system. It also added Kristal Au-Yong, Tamara Vrooman and Daniel Johnson to the board and renewed Johanne Duhaime’s term until 2029. Cowan succeeds Garry Foster and Ryan succeeds John Sheridan.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-06-17•Canada•Payments Canada
Payments Canada named Kevan Cowan as chair of its board, replacing Garry Foster. The change comes as the organization prepares for the Q4 2026 launch of the Real-Time Rail payment system. It also appointed Kristal Au-Yong, Tamara Vrooman and Daniel Johnson to the board and renewed Johanne Duhaime’s term until 2029.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-06-17•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance has withdrawn La Nueva Cooperativa de Seguros Limitada's authorization to operate. The action followed regulatory breaches and capital deficiencies, after earlier measures that barred new business and required corrected accounts and a recovery plan. Further updates will be issued through the authority's official channels.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsPrudential risksSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-06-17•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission said Guernsey’s win in the WealthBriefing Wealth for Good Awards 2026 Sustainability Programme (UK) category reflects its sustainable finance framework and related regulatory initiatives. It highlighted the Guernsey Green Fund, the Natural Capital Fund and a green capital regime for life insurers as key parts of that framework.
OtherClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-06-17•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission eased limits on ALyC and AN sales of negotiable securities settled in foreign currency from their proprietary portfolios by clarifying existing exemptions and adding new ones. A new exemption allows sales to restore foreign currency positions up to 15% of net worth, net of minimum regulatory capital, subject to a daily limit. Interpretative Criterion No. 99 has been repealed.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTrading
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2026-06-17•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved Attica Department Stores’ prospectus for a public offering of existing shares and the initial listing of all its shares on the Main Market of Euronext Athens.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-06-17•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee on June 17, 2026 kept the federal funds target range at 3.5% to 3.75%, citing solid economic activity, steady labour market conditions and elevated inflation amid uncertainty linked in part to the Middle East conflict and energy-related supply shocks. It reaffirmed its ample-reserves framework, set the interest rate on reserve balances at 3.65% effective June 18, and said it may increase System Open Market Account holdings through Treasury bill purchases and, if needed, other Treasury securities with remaining maturities of 3 years or less to maintain ample reserves.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-06-17•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approved SAB Invest’s public offering of the SAB Invest Global Select Equity Fund, with the approval limited to confirming compliance with the Capital Market Law and its Implementing Regulations rather than recommending investment.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-06-17•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya said Governor Naji Mohammed Issa toured EPEX 2026 and reviewed electronic payment and fintech services, innovations and planned projects presented by participating firms. He highlighted fintech's role in digital transformation, financial inclusion and more efficient electronic transactions. He also said the exhibition reflected progress in digital services for individuals and institutions.
OtherFintech and insurtechPayments and payment systems
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2026-06-17•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya said its governor met the interior minister to advance an existing cooperation plan covering foreign exchange market regulation, certain negative practices and wider use of electronic payments. The talks also addressed electronic payment mechanisms for ministry services and fees, using the central bank’s national payments infrastructure to support faster, less cash-dependent service delivery.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systems
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2026-06-17•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. Financial Services Committee said two House committee leaders urged FinCEN to finalize its AML/CFT rule with lower compliance burdens, higher reporting thresholds, support for AI-driven risk monitoring and a stronger focus on actionable intelligence for law enforcement.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAML and CFTRegulatory reporting
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2026-06-17•Mexico•Central Bank of Mexico
The Central Bank of Mexico has issued two regulatory changes to promote digital payments. It now requires a simplified and standardized mobile experience for electronic transfers and has introduced a Level 2 Bis simplified account for small merchants that can receive up to 15,000 UDIs per month, with at least 12,000 UDIs from digital payments. The measures target broader access for transfer users and small businesses.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systems
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2026-06-17•Slovenia•Central Bank of Slovenia
The Central Bank of Slovenia said the banking system remained relatively strong in the first four months of the year, with high resilience and a stable outlook, even as macrofinancial and cyber risks stayed elevated. Lending to the non-banking sector accelerated to 10.7% year on year, while asset quality stayed stable with a 1.6% non-performing exposures ratio. Profit fell from a year earlier, but annual profitability remained above its long-term average.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-06-17•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
In a speech, the Financial Conduct Authority said it is using earlier and faster interventions to tackle financial crime, combining supervision, market oversight and the threat of enforcement to prevent harm before full cases are needed. Therese Chambers said this includes prospectus interventions, Own Initiative Requirements and voluntary restrictions, alongside continued public enforcement activity. She also highlighted cross-border cooperation and a wider domestic focus on motor finance and claims management companies.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitAML and CFTCross-border cooperation
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2026-06-17•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority said two of its representatives attended the 10th IOSCO and Harvard Law School Executive Education program for financial market regulators. Discussions focused on risk-based supervision, crypto-asset and digital finance oversight, operational resilience, cybersecurity, AML/CFT and market abuse enforcement.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingSupervision process and methodologiesAML and CFTCross-border cooperation
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2026-06-17•Global•International Association of Insurance Supervisors
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Institute find that cyber insurance covers only about 1% of global economic cyber losses, with small businesses and emerging markets most exposed. They identify correlated accumulation risk as the market’s most pressing underwriting concern and call for risk-based pricing, clearer coverage and stronger stress testing. Public-private backstops may be needed for systemic or uninsurable events.
ResearchCyber resilienceOperational risk and resilienceStress testing
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2026-06-17•Bosnia and Herzegovina•Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina said it has received the 2026 Central Banking Financial Stability Initiative Award for its financial stability work. At a reception in Sarajevo, the bank linked the award to efforts to strengthen financial system resilience, modernize the regulatory framework, develop payment systems and support Bosnia and Herzegovina's move toward the Single Euro Payments Area.
OtherFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-06-17•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy’s annual report says Lombardy’s economy grew by 0.7 percent in 2025, supported by manufacturing, construction, services and tourism. Early 2026 activity was broadly stable, but the outlook weakened as geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices hit confidence. Firms now expect softer demand and lower investment.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-06-17•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy’s annual report says the Marche economy grew 0.5 percent in 2025 after stagnating in 2024, but the recovery was constrained by geopolitical uncertainty, weak manufacturing and a 7.6 percent fall in exports. Employment and household income increased, while bank lending to households rose but credit to firms kept contracting. Construction and local public investment were supported by National Recovery and Resilience Plan spending and post-earthquake reconstruction.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-06-17•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy has released three new Working Papers and five new Occasional Papers.
ResearchOther
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2026-06-17•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority’s 2025 annual report says the authority focused on implementing MiCA, DORA and EMIR 3 while expanding supervision and simplifying reporting requirements. It also highlights the first consolidated tape provider selections, work on the T+1 settlement transition and new sustainable finance oversight under the Green Bond and ESG Rating regimes. ESMA says it is preparing for further responsibilities under upcoming EU legislative changes.
SupervisionOtherRegulatory burden
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2026-06-17•Europe•EBA Clearing
EBA CLEARING said CBI is extending Request to Pay to corporates through payment service providers using EBA CLEARING’s R2P infrastructure and Nexi’s technology. The service lets companies send structured payment requests through banking apps to customers in Italy and across SEPA, with features aimed at faster collections, lower manual processing and automated reconciliation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-06-17•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority has published notice that Gramo intends to launch an unconditional mandatory cash takeover bid for the remaining Deceuninck securities at EUR 2.11 per share. The bid was triggered after Gramo's holding rose to 30.52% following the exercise of 1,050,000 warrants and acquisition of 1,050,000 additional shares. Gramo said it does not intend to reopen the offer voluntarily or as a simplified squeeze-out.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMergers and acquisitions
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2026-06-17•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury, through OFSI, fined Sabre Global Technologies Limited GBP 1,000,920.59 for Russia sanctions breaches involving continued services to Ural Airlines after its designation and an attempted payment workaround through a non-UK bank account. The penalty is the largest imposed for a Russian sanctions breach since 2022 and the first OFSI penalty for circumvention.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsSanctions list update
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2026-06-17•Malta•Malta Financial Services Authority
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued a discussion paper on decentralised finance and launched a consultation on its regulatory implications, including the interaction with MiCA. The paper examines governance models, organisational structures and technology features such as Guardian Agents and Account Abstraction, alongside risks around accountability, resilience, consumer protection and financial crime. Comments are due by 10 July 2026.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesDeFi
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2026-06-17•Malta•Central Bank of Malta
The Central Bank of Malta forecasts GDP growth of 3.7% in 2026, 3.6% in 2027 and 3.8% in 2028. It raised its inflation projections to 2.5% for 2026 and 2027, citing imported price pressures from the Middle East conflict. Growth risks are tilted downward, while inflation and fiscal risks are tilted upward.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksEconomic data and developments
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2026-06-17•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania said the General Council of the National Committee for Macroprudential Oversight held its second 2026 meeting on June 16. A separate press release on the council’s decisions has been published on the committee’s website.
Policy & regulationOtherMandate change
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2026-06-17•Luxembourg•Central Bank of Luxembourg
The Central Bank of Luxembourg has published a study finding that climate data improves short term regional growth forecasting in the European Union only when used with non-linear machine learning models. The gains are strongest in agriculture, smaller in industry and negligible in manufacturing. In a 2022-like heatwave and drought scenario, the paper estimates average growth losses of 4.54 percentage points in agriculture and 0.75 percentage points in industry.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable financeArtificial intelligence
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2026-06-17•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily withdrawn select deposit rate restrictions for small finance banks. The change applies to fresh NRE deposits of three years and above and fresh FCNR(B) deposits of three years to five years, including renewals on maturity, from June 17, 2026 until September 30, 2026. Transfers from NRO to NRE accounts are excluded.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
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2026-06-17•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed certain deposit rate limits for Regional Rural Banks until September 30, 2026. The relief covers fresh NRE deposits of three years and above and fresh FCNR(B) deposits of three years to five years, including renewals at maturity. Transfers from NRO accounts to NRE accounts are excluded from the NRE exemption.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-06-17•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily withdrawn interest rate restrictions for local area banks on fresh NRE deposits of three years and above and on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of three years to five years. The measure took effect immediately and runs until September 30, 2026, including for deposits renewed on maturity. Transfers from NRO accounts to NRE accounts are excluded from the NRE exemption.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity risk
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2026-06-17•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its urban co-operative bank deposit rate directions to temporarily remove the cap on certain non-resident deposit rates until September 30, 2026. The relief covers fresh NRE deposits of three years and above and fresh FCNR(B) deposits of three years to five years, including renewals. Transfers from NRO accounts to NRE accounts are excluded from the NRE exemption.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity risk
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2026-06-17•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed rate restrictions for certain non-resident deposits at rural co-operative banks. Until September 30, 2026, the usual cap on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of three to five years and the usual rate restriction on fresh NRE deposits of three years and above, including renewals, will not apply. Transfers from NRO accounts to NRE accounts are excluded from the NRE exemption.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity risk
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2026-06-17•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority has issued application based regulatory relief for the PVML sector rather than a blanket exemption. The measures cover foreign ownership, shareholder and capital requirements, BNPL wind-downs and selected licensing and dissolution processes. Non-bank and non-finance company providers of BNPL must transfer portfolios and stop the activity by 31 December 2027.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPrudential risksSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-06-17•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic published a notice on the results of tender AON/OPIL No. 24/E7/2026-BEAC dated June 16, 2026.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-06-17•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic issued an addendum concerning the bid submission deadline for an open regional tender covering various security systems equipment and spare parts. The notice relates to supply contracts structured in separate lots.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-06-17•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic issued an addendum changing the bid submission deadline for an open international procurement covering the supply and deployment of a tool to supervise the information technology infrastructure of the Bank of Central African States.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsProcurement
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2026-06-17•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held an awareness event on implementing the National Spirit, Global Heights concept under a 2024 presidential decree. The session brought together National Bank staff, commercial banks and non-bank financial and credit organizations for a lecture and discussion on national values, cultural heritage and the state language. Participants emphasized the need for continued work in these areas.
Other
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2026-06-17•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission announced a new set of Shanghai financial-center measures centered on offshore finance, reinsurance, shipping finance, pensions and supervisory technology. Key steps include a joint offshore finance action plan, planned rules for Pudong free trade offshore bonds, deeper support for the Shanghai International Reinsurance Center, and new pension and leasing pilots. It also backs a Shanghai digital supervision research base.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-06-17•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published a working paper finding that climate data improves regional growth forecasts mainly for EU agriculture, especially when machine learning models capture heat wave effects. Simulations of 2022-like combined heat and drought conditions show the largest losses in agriculture, averaging 4.54 percentage points, with smaller average effects in industry and manufacturing. The paper is presented as the authors' research and not as the ECB's official view.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-06-17•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
In remarks to regional branch leaders, the State Bank of Vietnam said banking digital transformation must be driven by changes in management, processes and data use, not just new technology. The central bank highlighted priorities including stronger data-based decision-making, modernization of critical systems, tighter cybersecurity and fraud controls, and closer supervision of digital banking compliance. Regional branches were also urged to expand local cashless payment ecosystems.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFintech and insurtechOperational risk and resilience
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2026-06-17•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines has signed a partnership with the Pasig City Government and BDO Foundation to expand financial education for Pasig residents. The program targets a broad range of community groups and includes training local advocates, central bank technical support and direct financial education sessions.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-06-17•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has amended its market venue rules to implement changes linked to ESAP. The new provisions specify the content of flagging notifications and the way information must be submitted, and they take effect on July 10, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-06-17•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has adopted new and amended rules to reflect Capital Requirements Directive changes under the European Union's second banking package. The measures cover third-country branches, certain financial and mixed financial holding companies, management suitability assessment filings, and ESG-related plans and stress tests. Most changes take effect on July 1, 2026, with some from Jan. 11, 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyESGPrudential risks
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2026-06-17•Hong Kong•Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said Christopher Hui's delegation had concluded a Suzhou visit focused on how Hong Kong can support mainland enterprises expanding overseas. Meetings with companies and local officials covered cross-border financing, compliance, tax planning, captive insurance, fintech and e-CNY. The delegation then left for Shanghai to attend the Lujiazui Forum.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-06-17•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission said Wong Pak Ming has begun serving his five-month custodial sentence with immediate effect after the court revoked his bail at his request. The sentence follows his conviction for insider dealing involving shares of Pegasus Entertainment Holdings Limited.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-06-17•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved Attika Polykatastimata’s prospectus for a public offering of existing shares and the initial listing of all its shares on the Main Category of Euronext Athens.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-06-17•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission is seeking a court order requiring former Target Holdings chairman Ng Yu to buy out shares held by public investors and to disqualify him and 10 other former directors. The case centers on more than USD 150 million placed by Target Insurance with Nerico Brothers and allegedly diverted to a fund controlled by Ng, which the SFC says led to the suspension and eventual delisting of Target Holdings. The court has now restored the proceedings against Ng after service was completed in the Chinese Mainland.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCorporate governanceFraud and scams
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2026-06-17•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission posted on its website Julia Leung’s speech at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum on offshore renminbi opportunities in Hong Kong’s fixed income and currency markets.
OtherMarket development
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2026-06-17•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority expelled Reid & Rudiger LLC and permanently barred its cofounders Clifford Reid and Edward Rudiger Jr. for churning and excessively trading 20 customer accounts in violation of Regulation Best Interest and other rules. FINRA said the misconduct generated about USD 2 million in commissions and trading costs and about USD 2.7 million in customer losses over six years. Two supervisors were also suspended for three months, fined USD 5,000 each and ordered to complete supervision-related continuing education.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsSales and distribution
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2026-06-17•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
FINRA expelled Reid & Rudiger LLC and permanently barred cofounders Clifford Reid and Edward Rudiger Jr. for churning and excessively trading 20 customer accounts in violation of Regulation Best Interest and other securities rules. The misconduct generated about USD 2 million in commissions and costs and about USD 2.7 million in customer losses over nearly six years. FINRA also suspended two supervisors for three months, fined them USD 5,000 each and imposed continuing education requirements for supervisory failures.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-06-17•Uzbekistan•Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Central Bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 14 percent on 17 June 2026, saying lower headline inflation does not yet warrant easing given broadly unchanged underlying inflation, strong domestic demand and elevated external uncertainty. It said May headline inflation slowed to 5.5 percent and core inflation was 5.7 percent, kept its end-2026 inflation forecast at around 6.5 percent and growth outlook at 7.0-7.5 percent, and said any gradual easing would depend on a sustained fall in inflation expectations, limited second-round energy tariff effects and an improved core inflation outlook.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-06-17•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission welcomed Guernsey’s award in the Sustainability Programme (UK) category at the WealthBriefing Wealth for Good Awards 2026. In the statement, it linked that recognition to the island’s regulated sustainable finance framework, including the Guernsey Green Fund, the Natural Capital Fund and a green capital regime for life insurers.
OtherClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-06-17•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency approved Pivac Holding’s takeover bid for Kraš after the company crossed 55.15% of voting shares, with an offer price of EUR 130 per share. It also granted MiCA authorisations to Bitblock and IN KAPITAL as crypto-asset service providers. That brings the total number of licensed crypto firms in Croatia to five, subject to court register confirmation and supervisory registration.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-06-17•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said its Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce held its inaugural meeting to assess financing needs for upcoming projects and coordinate bank support. Banks were briefed on key projects over the next three years, including Hetao and Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen developments, and said they would provide tailored financing and sustainable finance solutions. The taskforce will continue working on practical financing arrangements with the government and other stakeholders.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeMarket development
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2026-06-17•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
In remarks at the Lujiazui Forum, the China Securities Regulatory Commission outlined a new reform agenda for listings, products and cross-border access. It plans broader STAR Market access for artificial intelligence and other hard-technology issuers, faster M&A and refinancing tools including shelf issuance, active ETFs and commercial real estate REITs, and work toward a RMB foreign exchange futures pilot. The commission also signaled tighter oversight of AI-related market abuse and unlawful cross-border business.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentTrading
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2026-06-17•Europe•European Financial Reporting Advisory Group
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has pushed back to 25 June 2026 the deadline for bids on a cost and benefit analysis supporting non-EU sustainability reporting standards. The work includes a preliminary analysis in late September 2026 and a final analysis on 20 January 2027, drawing on consultation, field testing, outreach and independent research.
Institutional developmentProcurementAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-06-17•Germany•German Bundesbank
The German Bundesbank's 2025 payments study found that cashless methods accounted for 55 percent of everyday purchases in Germany for the first time. Cash still remained the most used single payment method at 45 percent of transactions, while debit cards led by value at 28 percent. The study also flagged gaps in cashless acceptance and the strong role of non-European providers in mobile and online payments.
Research
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2026-06-17•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia's Supervisory Board has confirmed former Governor Madis Müller as a member of the Estonian Fiscal Council. He replaces Ülo Kaasik, who left the council after becoming governor. The board meeting also included a regular euro area economic review and presentation of the bank's latest forecast.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-06-17•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has opened a tender for SMS software services supporting some of its IT systems for 2026 to 2029. The 36-month contract covers brand-name SMS management software and annual bundled message services, with bids due at 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2026. The procurement is state-funded and carries bid security of VND 5 million.
Institutional developmentProcurementOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-06-17•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has opened a domestic online tender for leased line internet and wireless network transmission services for 2026 to 2029. The package is state-funded, covers 36 months of service, and requires bid security of VND 21 million. Bids close and open at 2 p.m. on June 26, 2026.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-06-17•Bolivia•Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia
The Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia clarified that lenders must assess voluntary debt rescheduling or refinancing requests from borrowers affected by social unrest, blockades or other adverse events without awaiting further regulation. Relief may include an assessment extension and a one-to-six-month grace period, while existing interest rates and credit classifications are protected and documentation costs fall on the lender.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLendingConsumer and investor protectionCredit risk
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2026-06-17•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements has published a working paper proposing a sovereign bond portfolio framework based on “carbon returns,” or negative changes in countries’ carbon emissions. The approach treats emissions outcomes as uncertain and uses a Hierarchical Risk Parity-style method with expected shortfall to balance financial and carbon tail risks. Tests on developed market sovereign bonds indicate investors can lower carbon downside risk while preserving financial performance, depending on the portfolio configuration chosen.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable financeCarbon markets
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2026-06-17•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission said Epamina Corporate Ltd waived its authorisation to provide administrative services effective 31 December 2025, leading to the lapse of licence No. 121/196 and the company’s removal from the licensed persons’ register.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-06-17•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission said the Investors Compensation Fund has withdrawn the membership of Conotoxia Ltd, TTCM Traders Trust Capital Markets Ltd and OBR Investments Ltd after their Cyprus Investment Firm authorisations were withdrawn. Covered clients can still seek compensation for investment operations carried out before the loss of membership, subject to the directive’s conditions.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-06-17•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia left its refinancing rate unchanged at 8.25% on June 17, saying that despite May inflation of 5.7% and core inflation of 3.5%, its baseline still sees inflation declining from the second quarter of 2026, averaging 4.9% in 2026 and returning to the 3% target over the medium term. It cited strong economic activity and a robust external position, but said it would moderately raise the policy rate if Middle East-related energy shocks become more prolonged or intensify second-round effects, before gradually normalising policy once the shock dissipates.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-06-17•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority said board member Ana Pivljanin and adviser Sara Pejović attended the 10th IOSCO and Harvard Law School Executive Education program for financial market regulators. The program focused on risk-based supervision, crypto-asset and digital finance oversight, operational resilience, cybersecurity, AML/CFT and market abuse investigations.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCapacity buildingSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-06-17•Global•CDP
CDP’s 2026 Disclosure Dividend report, based on 2025 disclosures from more than 11,260 companies, says firms can see an average potential benefit of up to US$10 for every US$1 spent responding to physical climate risk, up from US$8 in the prior edition. It also estimates US$80 billion to US$94 billion in savings from emissions reduction initiatives and warns that inaction could lead to cumulative environmental-risk losses of US$1.24 trillion by 2030 and US$1.77 trillion by 2040.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-06-17•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austria Financial Market Authority has released new consumer education videos explaining utility tokens and whitepapers under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. It says public offers of utility tokens require a whitepaper to be submitted to the FMA, but that notification is not an endorsement or a guarantee of safety.
Financial literacy & educationFintech and insurtechRegulatory reporting
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2026-06-17•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India warned investors against trading unlisted public company securities on electronic platforms or websites that are not authorized or recognized by SEBI. It reiterated that only recognized stock exchanges can offer platforms for fundraising and securities trading. Investors using such unauthorized platforms would not have access to SEBI or exchange investor protection or formal dispute resolution mechanisms.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-06-17•Global•Bank for International Settlements - Financial Stability Institute
The Bank for International Settlements' Financial Stability Institute has published an FSI Insights paper on cyber insurance, finding that only about 1 percent of global economic cyber losses are insured. It says the market is constrained by coverage ambiguity, pricing difficulties and accumulation risk from shared digital dependencies. The paper also highlights a large protection gap, especially for SMEs, and points to risk-based underwriting, clearer wording and possible public-private backstops for uninsurable risks.
ResearchCyber resilience
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2026-06-17•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets says in its SREP Market View 2025 that many firms have adequate policies and processes but weaker execution in practice. It highlights gaps in internal controls, ICT risk management and the clarity of roles and responsibilities. Firms are expected to use the findings to review their organizations and strengthen weaknesses.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsOperational risk and resilience
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2026-06-17•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank updated its wage tracker using agreements signed through end-May 2026 and left its forward-looking 2026 wage signal broadly unchanged. The unsmoothed measure still points to negotiated wage growth of 2.6% in 2026, while the headline smoothed measure shows 2.3% and the measure excluding one-off payments also stands at 2.6%. The July 2026 release is expected to extend the horizon to the first quarter of 2027.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-06-17•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with the Egypt Healthcare Authority to support universal health insurance and strengthen healthcare financing and insurance inclusion. The cooperation will focus on complementary health insurance, sustainable funding models, health-linked financial products, and the use of fintech, insurtech, artificial intelligence and data analytics in healthcare services.
Policy & regulationCooperationDomestic cooperation
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2026-06-17•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority hosted Algeria's stock exchange regulator for a June 15 to 17 knowledge program on capital markets and nonbank finance. Discussions covered Egypt's recent market reforms and supervisory practices, including derivatives and futures, venture capital and investment fund regulation, investor protection, and digital finance. Both sides also exchanged views on legislative frameworks, investor incentives and financial inclusion.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationMarket development
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2026-06-17•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has released the results of a June 10 insurance-sector attestation. One candidate passed. The attestation is part of the licensing framework for certain insurance brokers, insurance agents and individual insurance intermediaries.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-06-17•Bosnia and Herzegovina•Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina said it received the Central Banking Financial Stability Initiative Award 2026 and marked the occasion with a reception in Sarajevo. It linked the award to reforms aimed at financial system resilience, regulatory modernization, modern payment systems and support for accession to the Single Euro Payments Area. The bank also highlighted interagency and international cooperation as central to those efforts.
OtherFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-06-17•Finland•Finanssivalvonta
The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority said the Supreme Administrative Court has issued a legally binding ruling overturning its 6 June 2023 prohibition on Ermitage Partners Oy providing investment services without authorisation. The ruling also reverses the Helsinki Administrative Court’s 27 November 2024 decision that had dismissed the company’s appeal. The original ban related to the marketing of certain foreign alternative investment funds to Finnish investors.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-06-17•Namibia•Bank of Namibia
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Namibia raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% in June 2026, lifting the prime lending rate to 10.25%, saying moderate tightening was needed to mitigate inflation risks, support international reserves and safeguard the one-to-one link between the Namibia Dollar and the South African Rand. The move comes as headline inflation accelerated to 4.1% in May and is forecast at 4.0% in 2026, while reserves rose to NAD55.4 billion at end-May, equivalent to 3.5 months of import cover, despite weak domestic activity and a wider merchandise trade deficit.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-06-17•Israel•Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel said its monthly Index of Economic Activity fell 0.4 percent in May, with activity remaining below the long-term growth trend. The decline reflected weaker trade and services revenue, industrial production, consumption goods imports, indirect tax revenues and first-quarter 2026 GDP data. Prior two months were also revised downward.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-06-17•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on new SIPP rules that would make due diligence requirements explicit and create a new Pension Scheme Money and Assets regime for structures using unauthorised trustees. The proposals would require stronger checks on third parties and investments, more detailed record-keeping and reconciliations, and annual audits for firms outside the existing client assets regime. Responses are due by 24 August 2026, with final rules targeted for the first half of 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-06-17•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba reported on an official ceremony marking 30 years of Banco Metropolitano's operations and recognizing its role in Cuba's banking and financial system. During the event, the National Union of Public Administration Workers granted the bank National Distinguished Collective status and staff received performance-related recognition. Banco Metropolitano was created in 1996 and began operations in June of that year.
OtherOperational excellence