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2026-05-26•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman outlined an agenda to increase the number of public companies, inviting comments on improving IPO rules and removing barriers to public markets. He highlighted measures including clarification that mandatory arbitration provisions are consistent with federal securities laws, expanded shelf registration and offering flexibilities, and broader relief from certain disclosure requirements. Staff are preparing recommendations to simplify public company disclosure, review Securities Act gun-jumping rules, and reassess direct listing requirements following the Slack decision.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCorporate governance
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2026-05-26•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has expelled four members under board resolutions dated 21 May 2026, citing insolvency in three cases and, in one case, insolvency, non-compliance with the AFCA Constitution and rules, and non-payment of monies owed. AFCA reiterates that membership is mandatory for certain licensed financial firms and that expelled members who remain legally required to belong may seek reinstatement at the Board’s discretion once they have rectified issues and met any additional conditions.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-05-26•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported that its president, Julio Velarde, received an honorary doctorate from the National University of San Cristóbal de Huamanga in recognition of his career and contribution to Peru’s economic stability. Velarde underscored the need for autonomous central banks to protect monetary policy from political pressure, emphasized price stability as the core objective of monetary policy, and highlighted the Bank’s meritocratic hiring and the importance of education for national development.
Other
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2026-05-26•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF concluded its Article IV consultation for Seychelles and completed final reviews under the Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, enabling an immediate disbursement of about USD 41 million and closing the arrangements. The Executive Board assessed performance as strong, with solid growth, low inflation, a primary surplus and declining debt, but noted that the war in the Middle East has worsened the near-term outlook via tourism, energy, food and shipping. Directors backed gradual fiscal consolidation toward the 50 percent of GDP debt anchor, data‑dependent monetary policy with exchange rate flexibility, and stronger financial supervision, crisis preparedness, AML/CFT controls, and oversight of virtual asset service providers.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsEconomic data and developments
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2026-05-25•Global•COP30
Brazil’s COP30 Presidency outlined initial plans for a NAP Implementation Alliance as a political and technical platform to elevate National Adaptation Plans and accelerate adaptation in developing countries, developed with UNDP and several partners. The initiative aims to improve coordination across the adaptation ecosystem by convening governments, financial institutions, multilateral organizations, the private sector, academia and civil society to address fragmented support, develop bankable project pipelines, and strengthen engagement with multilateral development banks and private finance.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-05-25•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund published the staff concluding statement for its 2026 Article IV mission to Ireland, noting a still-strong economy but slower growth, higher energy-driven inflation, and elevated external uncertainty. Staff recommend a broadly neutral fiscal stance with tighter control of current spending, a broader tax base, and a binding national fiscal rule, alongside stronger oversight of non-banks. They also urge measures to boost housing supply, reinforce energy infrastructure and EU links, and prepare workers for artificial intelligence-related change.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-05-25•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has appointed Paul Woodburn as Lead Ombudsman Superannuation for a five-year term commencing 25 May 2026. Woodburn has over 20 years of senior experience in superannuation, funds management and financial services, and succeeds Heather Gray, who has held the role since 2020.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-05-25•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland reported that M3 money supply increased by PLN 29.2 billion in April 2026. The rise was mainly driven by higher household deposits and other claims, as well as increased cash in circulation.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-05-25•Peru•Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru
Peru’s Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators has begun returning deposits at Caja Rural de Ahorro y Crédito Del Centro in liquidation that exceed the PEN 117,200 coverage of the Deposit Insurance Fund. It published a first list of affected customers with savings, time deposits and compensation for time of service accounts, who can verify available funds on the Superintendency’s website and withdraw or transfer them via CMAC Arequipa branches.
SupervisionInterventionsRecovery and resolution
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2026-05-25•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services published 2025 supervisory results for eight credit unions offering Crédito de habilitación o avío, finding only two fully compliant with financial transparency rules and four only partially compliant, despite an average sector score improving from 3.6 to 7.6. The authority highlighted that breaches remain subject to sanctions and identified recurring deficiencies in contract disclosures, account statement delivery and complaint channels, commission registration and disclosure, insurance terms, and how commissions and taxes are presented on account statements.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-05-25•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission outlined a phased, proportionate transition toward sustainability reporting standards aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board. It also plans to introduce assurance requirements gradually to strengthen the reliability and comparability of disclosures while accounting for market capacity, reporting costs and data challenges.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsDisclosuresESGClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-05-25•Seychelles•Ministry of Finance National Planning and Trade (Seychelles)
The Seychelles Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank urged banks to ease access to support for customers affected by uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions, including by being more flexible and simplifying processes, particularly for retail, wholesale and tourism businesses. Banks reported case-by-case support through moratoriums, overdrafts and other credit restructuring for just under 100 customers totalling about SCR 145 million, while the Central Bank monitors the situation and receives weekly updates on support measures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-05-25•Uruguay•Ministry of Economy & Finance (Uruguay)
The Uruguay Ministry of Economy and Finance and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for strategic cooperation on infrastructure, institutional development, the aerospace sector, and artificial intelligence and digital innovation. It provides for exchanges on infrastructure planning, governance and financing, civil space strategies and regulatory frameworks, and AI governance and ethical standards, as well as broader bilateral technology cooperation involving relevant Uruguayan ministries and stakeholders.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-05-25•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority Chairman said the authority is developing a more flexible regulatory environment for the non-bank financial sector, particularly insurance, under the Unified Insurance Law No. 155 of 2024 to support market expansion, digitalisation and broader financial inclusion. He highlighted recent measures including the reorganisation of takaful insurance and new regulatory standards for reinsurance to bolster insurers’ stability, solvency, risk management and product innovation.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket development
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2026-05-25•Canada•Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions outlined a more risk-focused, proportional supervisory approach, including a streamlined approvals framework for targeted new entrants and earlier risk identification in coordination with Canada’s security and intelligence community. Its latest Annual Risk Outlook and Quarterly Release prioritise residential mortgage, non-bank financial institution, funding and liquidity, wholesale credit, AI, cyber, integrity and security, and third-party risks, and detail measures such as consolidating expectations in a new Credit Risk Management Guideline and removing redundant guidance. OSFI also reiterated governance expectations for AI and signalled that revisions to the Capital Adequacy Requirements guideline, including more risk-sensitive treatment of certain commercial exposures and lower standardized risk weights for some SME and corporate lending, are expected in September.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitFinancial stability and systemic riskSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-05-25•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority oversaw a cooperation protocol between the Financial Services Institute and the Egyptian Federation for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprise Finance to expand training and professional qualifications for non-bank financial sector staff. The framework gives federation members access to the institute’s programmes, enables qualified specialists from member firms to become accredited lecturers, and supports the authority’s capacity-building agenda in governance, risk management, financial technology and digital transformation.
Policy & regulationCooperationCapacity building
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2026-05-25•Canada•Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association, in testimony to a parliamentary committee’s pre-budget consultations for the 2026 Budget, set out six recommendations on prudential regulation, tax reform, anti-fraud and anti-money-laundering measures, competition, and internal trade barriers. It urged adjustments to the prudential capital framework, a review of the corporate tax system including removal of sector-specific financial sector taxes, support for the National Anti-Fraud Strategy and the planned Financial Crime Agency, and a broad-based ban on fees and delays for investment and registered account transfers, as well as harmonized national frameworks for anti-money-laundering and anti-terrorist financing, privacy, market conduct for payment services providers, and over-the-counter derivatives.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAML and CFTFinancial inclusion
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2026-05-25•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority published a notice convening the ordinary and extraordinary general meetings of Crédit Populaire d'Algérie SPA shareholders for 21 June 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Algiers.
Other
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2026-05-25•Ethiopia•National Bank of Ethiopia
The National Bank of Ethiopia has amended its foreign exchange directive to let banks approve certain Letters of Credit and Cash Against Documents transactions for foreign currency account holders without prior central bank approval. It also allows those account holders to initiate shipments under Cash Against Documents without prior bank approval, subject to document checks for payment. Commercial banks must now price Letter of Credit fees on an annualized pro rata basis within the existing National Bank of Ethiopia cap.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-05-25•Pakistan•State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan has directed commercial banks to extend branch hours and ensure uninterrupted digital payment services to facilitate over-the-counter and online payment of government duties and taxes at the request of the Federal Board of Revenue. Banks must keep branches open later on 29 and 30 May 2026, support Special Clearing for Government transactions conducted by NIFT, and maintain continuous access to internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTaxation
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2026-05-25•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority reported that its 2024 Regional Economic Development Programme now operates in 40 regencies and cities, targeting inclusive, productive financing in sectors based on local strengths, currently agriculture and the creative economy. The model combines sector mapping, cross-agency collaboration and capacity building, with examples including coffee in South Sumatra, dairy in East Java, staple crops and crab in Central Java, and film and creative content in Jakarta. The authority plans to expand the programme to more regions and sectors, including tourism, to strengthen regional value chains and support national development.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusion
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2026-05-25•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece reported that the travel services surplus rose to EUR 409.6 million in March 2026 and EUR 928.4 million in January to March, well above the levels a year earlier. Travel receipts increased by 55.6% in March and 64.3% in the first quarter, driven by higher inbound traveller flows and stronger average spending per trip. Inbound arrivals rose by just over 38% in both periods.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-05-25•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held a staff training with Crystal Intelligence on practical supervision of virtual assets, including blockchain analytics tools and international approaches to countering illicit activity. The programme aimed to strengthen staff expertise and practical skills for monitoring virtual asset transactions and to build supervisory capacity as digital financial technologies and virtual asset regulation evolve.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingFintech and insurtechSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-05-25•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that its subsidiary Interbank Processing Center has enabled international QR payments via Alipay+ for users of the Elkart payment system. Elkart Mobile app users in Kyrgyzstan can now pay for goods and services abroad by scanning Alipay+ QR codes in more than 60 countries and regions, as part of the central bank’s broader work on digital and cross-border payment infrastructure.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border payments
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2026-05-25•Global•Egmont Group
The Egmont Group’s 2024–2025 Annual Report highlights network expansion to 182 Financial Intelligence Units, completion of 18 projects, and continued focus on cross-border information exchange, member capability building and cooperation with international AML/CFT partners. FIU heads endorsed making operational independence and autonomy core membership requirements, enhancements to the Egmont Secure Web, and a new funding model for the Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence and Leadership. The report also notes extensive training, memoranda of understanding, and further work on secure web matching, data integration for FIU questionnaires, and implementation of the FIU Autonomy Project and ECOFEL Certification Program.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAML and CFT
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2026-05-25•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that non-traditional exports reached USD 5.368 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 3.3 percent year on year, driven mainly by higher export prices. Non-traditional agricultural exports rose 4.8 percent to USD 2.758 billion and non-traditional fishery exports increased 49.5 percent to USD 583 million in the same period, supported by higher volumes, particularly of jumbo flying squid and key fruits.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-05-25•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has opened a new application window for its special regulatory regime, allowing firms to test innovative financial products in a supervised sandbox environment. The initiative, part of the 2024–2026 Financial Sector Development Strategy, supports financial innovation, digital financial services and new technologies, with ongoing pilots in payment services, capital markets and virtual asset-related solutions.
SupervisionInnovation & testingFintech and insurtech
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2026-05-25•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services has opened registration for the 53rd intake of its free, 150-hour online Financial Education Diploma for individuals aged 17 and over in Mexico and abroad. The three-module programme covers financial education and inclusion, the Mexican financial system, personal finance tools, entrepreneurship, the social and solidarity economy, digital financial services and fraud prevention, requiring only internet access and an email account.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-05-25•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services published results of its 2025 transparency supervision of eight savings and loan cooperatives offering current account credit, reporting an average score improvement from 3.8 to 9.0 after remediation, with three entities fully compliant and five partially compliant. Supervisors identified breaches in contract terms, insurance disclosures, amortization tables, account statements, and consistency of information across channels, and noted that remediation does not preclude sanctions or other measures.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-05-25•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services published results of its 2025 transparency supervision of 12 Savings and Loan Cooperatives offering savings accounts for minors, finding only five fully compliant with financial transparency and information-quality rules. Following compulsory remediation, the average score improved from 4.1 to 7.7, with two cooperatives scoring 10, although identified breaches remain subject to sanctions or other measures.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-05-25•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services published 2025 supervisory results on financial transparency and information quality for refactionary credit at nine savings and loan cooperatives, finding average scores improved from 5.2 to 8.3 after remediation, with five entities scoring 10 and two only partially compliant. Key breaches involved incomplete or unclear contractual and disclosure information, including transaction terms, account statement delivery, total annual cost, interest rates, total amount payable, contract registry numbers, and website and advertising content.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-05-25•Brazil•National Treasury (Brazil)
Brazil’s National Treasury and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change approved BRL 3.1 billion in catalytic public capital in the fourth Eco Invest Brasil auction to support BRL 13.2 billion of investment in bioeconomy, sustainable tourism and infrastructure, with about BRL 9 billion for projects in the Legal Amazon. The blended finance structure requires at least BRL 3 of private capital per BRL 1 of public funding, at least 60% of it from foreign investors, and this round is the first to incorporate pillars of the National Bioeconomy Development Plan.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeMarket development
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2026-05-25•Brazil•National Treasury (Brazil)
Brazil’s National Treasury launched the fifth Eco Invest Brazil auction, creating six Eco Invest Innovation Funds, a corporate credit line and non-repayable resources to finance ecological transformation and industrial development across six strategic supply chains, with up to BRL 2.5 billion in Treasury support and at least double private leverage. Financial institutions will compete by chain based on their capacity to mobilise private capital, while banks will lend directly to scale-up firms that must contract research, development and innovation projects. The Treasury also reported that the fourth Eco Invest auction for the Legal Amazon approved BRL 3.1 billion in catalytic capital, expected to support about BRL 13.2 billion in total investment.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
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2026-05-25•Canada•Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario has warned that Vaughan Credit Union is not incorporated under the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 2020 and is not authorized to operate as a credit union in Ontario. FSRA stressed that entities not incorporated under the Act are outside its regulatory oversight, their deposits are not covered by FSRA’s deposit insurance, and urged consumers to verify firms against its list of incorporated credit unions and caisses populaires and contact law enforcement if they suspect fraud.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-05-25•Italy•Italian Securities Commission (Consob)
The Italian Securities Commission has overhauled the reporting regime for major holdings in listed companies by introducing a single notification form, Model 120 (TR-1), and a fully digital submission via the SH.I.N.E portal. Model 120 (TR-1) replaces multiple existing forms, aligns with the European Securities and Markets Authority standard and the European Single Access Point framework, and is intended to streamline filings and improve the presentation of issuers’ ownership structures.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-05-25•Mexico•Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico)
Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through the Financial Intelligence Unit and in coordination with the Mexican Banking Association, issued a guide for financial sector obliged entities on monitoring customer transaction profiles in extortion cases. The guide aims to strengthen detection and mitigation of money laundering risks by providing red flags, analytical indicators, monitoring recommendations, risk assessment guidance and mitigating measures, drawing on observed patterns such as recurring electronic transfers and rapid fund movements via mobile applications.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-05-25•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its Rural Co-operative Banks Governance Directions, 2025 to require a minimum three-year cooling-off period before a director who has completed 10 years of continuous tenure on a State Co-operative Bank or Central Co-operative Bank board can be reappointed to that board. During the cooling-off period, the individual may only be a member or customer of that bank, and tenure calculations will treat interruptions of less than three years as continuous service.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governance
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2026-05-25•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its Urban Co-operative Banks Governance Directions, 2025 to require a minimum three-year cooling-off period for any director of a primary urban co-operative bank who completes ten years of continuous service on the same board before reappointment. During the cooling-off period, the individual may only be a member or customer of that bank, with breaks of less than three years treated as continuous service. The change aims to prevent circumvention of the statutory tenure limit and follows the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, which raised the maximum continuous tenure for such directors from eight to ten years.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governance
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2026-05-25•Canada•Alberta Securities Commission
The Alberta Securities Commission has issued cease-and-desist letters to promoters of BG Wealth Sharing and its platform DSJ Exchange (DSJ EX), describing it as an online cryptocurrency and multi-level marketing scam with no evidence of legitimate trading. The commission warned that demands for a 12% “tax” to withdraw funds are fraudulent, cautioned that the scheme may evolve into recovery scams or rebrand online, and advised investors to cease engagement and avoid further payments. It is reviewing related activity and coordinating with other Canadian and U.S. securities regulators to prevent further harm.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-05-25•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank published its May survey of financial market inflation expectations, showing a weaker outlook for 2026 GDP growth, unchanged 2027 growth, and slightly higher three-year inflation expectations driven by geopolitical and commodity price risks. Analysts still expect the two-week repo rate to remain at 3.5% in June, but the average one-year policy rate forecast increased to 3.57%, while exchange rate expectations were stable and nominal wage growth forecasts for 2026 were revised up.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-05-25•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has granted initial approval for Orient Insurance Egypt to test a digital remote inspection and damage assessment solution for motor insurance in its regulatory sandbox, developed with EG InsurTech. The pilot uses secure mobile video links to guide customers and aims to integrate real-time inspection data with claims, underwriting and policy administration, while the authority supervises testing for efficiency, data accuracy, data protection and regulatory compliance.
SupervisionInnovation & testingFintech and insurtech
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2026-05-25•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro reported that the Financial Stability Council assessed systemic risk in Montenegro’s financial system as moderate, with stability preserved and banks remaining the core stable sector. In the first quarter of 2026, credit and deposit growth continued alongside low non-performing loans of 2.43 percent and a decline in average lending rates to 6.13 percent, while insurance premiums also increased. The Council noted banks’ exposure to systemic risks remains moderate and the central bank is monitoring cyclical risks from credit growth, rising real estate prices and elevated geopolitical risks.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-05-25•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro reported that the National Committee for the Development of Financial Education endorsed the continuation and expansion of the Robotics for the Youngest project and reviewed work on a central web platform for financial education. The committee aims to make the robotics-based financial literacy programme sustainable and available to more schools, and to develop an online hub offering educational content, practical guides and tools for citizens, schools and other target groups.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-05-25•Israel•Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel cut its policy rate by 25 bp to 3.75 % on 25 May, resuming easing after a March pause as Q1 GDP fell 3.3 % annualised and CPI stayed near the 1–3 % target at 1.9 %. The move brings total cuts since November 2025 to 75 bp, with the Committee warning that supply constraints, energy costs and fiscal pressures could rekindle inflation and that future decisions will remain data-dependent.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-05-25•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia has published for consultation a working version of its 2026-2028 supervisory strategy, outlining priorities for closer alignment with international standards, stronger risk management, financial innovation with competition and consumer protection, securities market development, and more forward-looking and inclusive supervision. The priorities reflect international practice, market trends, practical needs, and stakeholder input, with further feedback to be incorporated before finalization.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-05-25•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia outlined priorities for developing financial sector technology, building a regulatory environment that supports modern financial services, fintech and investment while maintaining stability. It highlighted a new registration regime for virtual asset service providers, under which the bank has full supervisory authority, as a strict but predictable framework based on international best practice intended to support issuance of stable virtual assets and attract firms such as Tether.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFintech and insurtechBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-05-25•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia has published interactive press releases on current trends in resident commercial banks’ loans and deposits as of April 2026. The data are available in the statistics section of its website.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-05-25•Italy•Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS)
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision has ordered internet providers in Italy to block two websites offering insurance services illegally, cmb-assicurazioni.it and preventivi.unipolsaiassitirreno.it, including their www versions. IVASS noted it has now ordered the blocking of 374 abusive sites since November 2023 and warned consumers to be wary of offers via instant messaging, prepaid card payment requests, and websites not listed in its official registers.
SupervisionInterventionsFraud and scams
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2026-05-25•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviewed implementation of its 2024–2028 Strategic Plan, assessing results, achievements and challenges across financial stability, supervision and regulation, payment systems, statistics, governance, digitalization, risk management, communication and capacity building. It reaffirmed a reform agenda focused on preserving financial stability, aligning with European Union standards, modernizing financial infrastructure and advancing financial services, and framed these reviews as a core tool for planning, monitoring and accountability.
Institutional developmentGovernanceOther
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2026-05-25•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published remarks by Governor Ahmet Ismaili linking high quality financial reporting, independent audit and sound corporate governance to financial stability, market integrity and confidence in the financial sector, stressing that resilience depends on reliable information as well as capital and liquidity. He said the central bank is advancing its regulatory, supervisory and reporting framework in line with international and European standards, with greater focus on risk-based supervision, governance, risk management and broader reporting requirements. Ismaili described Kosovo’s financial sector as stable and well capitalized, called for stronger cooperation among key stakeholders, and highlighted technology, digital finance, artificial intelligence and sustainability reporting as areas requiring updated skills and strong professional ethics.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAccounting and financial reportingCorporate governance
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2026-05-25•Mozambique•Bank of Mozambique
The Bank of Mozambique has set the mandatory reserve ratio at 39.00 percent for domestic currency liabilities and 29.50 percent for foreign currency liabilities, under article 6 of the Regulation on the Calculation and Constitution of Mandatory Reserves approved by Notice No. 1/GBM/2023. The circular revokes Circular No. 01/EMO/2025 and conflicting provisions and applies from the reserve maintenance period starting on 27 May 2026.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsPrudential risksFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-05-25•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published April 2026 statistics for other financial institutions, reporting that assets of other financial intermediaries rose to EUR 778.84 million, insurance company assets to EUR 390.86 million, and pension fund assets to EUR 4.05 billion. Gross loans by other financial intermediaries increased to EUR 578.42 million, with new lending of EUR 60.06 million in April, 59.04% of which went to households. Insurance assets were mainly held as balances with commercial banks, securities, other assets, and reinsurance participation, while pension funds were largely invested in shares and other equity securities.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-05-25•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published April 2026 commercial bank statistics showing gross loans rose 1.51% to EUR 6.96 billion, while total assets and client deposits declined to EUR 9.76 billion and EUR 7.84 billion. New lending reached EUR 235.72 million at an average interest rate of 6.88% versus 3.29% on EUR 119.41 million of new deposits, resulting in a 3.60% interest margin and an 88.71% loan-to-deposit ratio. Total commercial bank capital was EUR 1.15 billion and loan provisions increased 1.51% to EUR 161.04 million.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-05-25•Aruba•Central Bank of Aruba
The Central Bank of Aruba published first quarter 2026 government sector tables showing preliminary cash basis data with total revenue of AWG 436.8 million, expenditure of AWG 376.2 million and lending minus repayments of AWG 1.7 million, resulting in a financial balance of AWG 58.8 million. Outstanding government debt declined to AWG 5,003.9 million from AWG 5,124.3 million at end-2025, as foreign debt fell to AWG 2,944.0 million and domestic debt rose slightly to AWG 2,059.9 million, while unmet financing requirements stood at AWG 38.4 million.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-05-25•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market issued a public warning against Taras Voitenko and PJSC Voitenko-Invest Project, stating they hold no licence, permit or approval and are not entitled to provide investment or financial services in Ukraine. The Commission reported complaints that Voitenko misrepresents himself as a licensed trader, uses Telegram channels and fabricated documents to solicit client funds, and fails to return money. It urged the public to verify licences via its official channels and to report related information to the police and the Commission.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityFraud and scams
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2026-05-25•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has filed a claim with the General Court of the European Union challenging Regulation No. 2026/467, which permits the use of its immobilised assets to repay an EU loan to Ukraine under the 2026–2027 support framework. It argues the measure unlawfully treats its sovereign assets as loan collateral, constitutes expropriation, breaches EU law and fundamental rights, violates principles of international law including sovereign immunity, and reserves all rights and remedies in all jurisdictions.
Policy & regulationOther
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2026-05-25•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine’s Q1 Banking Sector Review reports strong net hryvnia lending growth to businesses and households, with banks’ net assets up 16.2% year on year and the non-performing loan ratio down to 12.9%. Sector profitability declined as net profit fell by one-third due to the 50% income tax rate, though all solvent banks met capital adequacy requirements. The review notes continued growth in corporate and unsecured household lending, increased holdings of domestic government debt securities, lower deposit and loan rates, and expects further lending growth.
Data & statisticsLending
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2026-05-25•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Finance Minister told parliament that early debt repayments and restructuring of deferred interest have removed the concentrated 2032 debt risk by spreading costs over 20 years and generating about EUR 800 million in annual interest savings. He said the European expenditure rule limits use of the higher fiscal surplus and argued that additional bank taxes would weaken capital, constrain lending and undermine market confidence, while noting the government has already acted on bank charges and stands ready to intervene again.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-05-25•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority said its employment governance committee approved sector laboratories to be run in October and November 2026 to develop workforce initiatives for the financial and insurance sectors. It also reviewed workforce data collection, work permit and job title alignment with labour authorities, and Omanization plans. The committee further assessed the Jisr training programme, under which 20 trainees are being prepared for insurance sector jobs by July 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCorporate governance
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2026-05-25•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority identified and reported three critical vulnerabilities in the OpenClaw autonomous AI agents system. The flaws were validated and published as CVE-2026-44109, CVE-2026-43527 and CVE-2026-43582, with the authority warning they could be exploited to compromise systems and enable unauthorized actions.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCyber resilienceArtificial intelligence
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2026-05-25•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China reported on Governor Pan Gongsheng's meeting with the French central bank governor, highlighting discussions on global and Chinese economic conditions, China–France and China–Europe financial cooperation, and global financial governance. Both sides signalled plans to deepen central bank communication and coordination, while Pan reiterated China's continued financial sector opening and its welcome for greater participation by foreign financial institutions, including from France.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-05-25•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission has issued a guide and infographic for finfluencers clarifying when investment-related content on social media is regulated, including public investment recommendations and personalised advice. The material explains applicable EU rules on investment recommendations, the authorisation requirement for personalised advice, CNMV supervision of both types of content, and provides guidance on promoting financial products and services and discussing cryptoassets.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-05-25•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan published results of its 25 May 2026 foreign exchange intervention purchase auction, which attracted 10 participants. Satisfied bids ranged from USD 500,000 to USD 11.59 million at a weighted average rate of 9.2731 USD/TJS.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsOther
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2026-05-25•Comoros•Central Bank of Comoros
The Central Bank of Comoros hosted students from Private School Les Pouffins for an educational visit on the history of Comorian currency. The program included videos on the evolution of money and a museum tour featuring old coins, banknotes and historical documents.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-05-25•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro reported that the Financial Stability Council’s 77th meeting confirmed financial stability was preserved in 2025 and that systemic risk remains moderate, with a resilient banking sector. First quarter 2026 data showed solid loan and deposit growth, lower non-performing loans and lending rates, and higher insurance premiums, alongside mixed real sector data. The council said it continues to monitor credit growth, rising real estate prices and elevated geopolitical risks.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-05-25•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro reported that the National Committee for the Development of Financial Education endorsed the continuation of the “Robotics for the Youngest” project and called for its sustainable expansion to more pupils and schools. The committee also reviewed plans for a central web platform to serve as a single hub for financial education content, tools and resources for citizens, the education system and other target groups.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-05-25•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Supervisory Committee revoked two licences held by Optima Distribution LLC, effective 21 May 2026, for violations of Kyrgyz legislation. The decision removes the firm’s authority to provide third-party payment acceptance and settlement services using information technology and electronic payment methods, and to provide processing and clearing services within its payment system.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-05-25•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission has launched the second ASEAN Life Insurance Leadership Program, a five-day regional initiative for regulators, life insurers and industry associations focused on aging society challenges under the theme “The Longevity Frontier Navigating the Future of Wellness.” Organised with the Life Insurance Fund and the Thai Life Assurance Association, the program supports Thailand’s Fifth Insurance Development Plan for 2026–2030 and covers global life insurance strategy, emerging risks, technology and customer transformation, and leadership.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-05-25•Mozambique•Bank of Mozambique
Bank of Mozambique’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the MIMO rate at 9.25 % but tightened liquidity by raising the reserve-requirement ratio on metical liabilities to 39 % from 29 %, citing Middle-East conflict-driven supply shocks after April headline inflation quickened to 4.4 %; it warned inflation could reach double digits and said future actions will remain data-dependent.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-05-25•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority’s 2024 ASEL Bulletin reports a 5.5 percent decline in total insurance premiums to USD 54.2 billion, driven by a 10.1 percent fall in non-life business, and a 14.9 percent drop in pension fund assets under management. Technical provisions rose 4.6 percent, but technical results fell 20.1 percent and net results declined 25.4 percent to USD 6.973 billion, while insurance penetration slipped to 2.0 percent and premium density to USD 182 per person. The bulletin also notes more insurers (296), a 6.3 percent rise in insurance agents, and country-level data on market metrics and 2024 legal acts.
Data & statisticsOther
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2026-05-25•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported that Governor Anca Dragu, speaking at a finance conference in Bucharest, highlighted financial stability, reform and regional cooperation as central to strengthening Moldova’s economic resilience and its position in the European financial area. She underlined ongoing financial sector modernisation, including integration into the Single Euro Payments Area, development of the MIA Instant Payments system, stronger supervision and alignment with European standards, reiterating themes from her earlier summit address.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-05-25•Albania•Ministry of Finance (Albania)
Albania’s Ministry of Finance presented its 2026 operational plan for the tourism sector, focusing on higher tax compliance, greater transparency and service standards, and the use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to detect undeclared or high risk taxpayers. Implementation will rely on risk-based controls, verification of income and employee declarations, and checks on correct use of electronic invoicing, building on 2025 gains in tourism activity, declared wages and VAT receipts in Durrës.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-05-25•Canada•Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada participated in a Joint Forces Operation that dismantled an alleged international extortion network, For Brothers, targeting South Asian business owners and community members in Canada and the United States. The investigation, which began in December 2025, resulted in 17 arrests, 106 criminal charges, and the seizure of firearms, illicit drugs, electronic devices and fraudulent identification, with further arrests anticipated.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsOther
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2026-05-25•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published its summary balance sheet as at 30 April 2026, reporting total assets and liabilities of EUR 27.656 billion. Assets were led by EUR 17.996 billion in intra-Eurosystem claims and EUR 5.997 billion in euro-denominated securities of euro area residents, while key liabilities comprised EUR 16.631 billion in monetary policy-related liabilities of euro area credit institutions, EUR 3.932 billion in euro liabilities to other euro area residents, and EUR 3.246 billion in banknotes.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-05-25•Poland•Ministry of Finance (Poland)
Poland’s Ministry of Finance reported on Undersecretary of State Jurand Drop’s participation in the informal ECOFIN meeting, where ministers discussed strengthening EU competitiveness and resilience and financing higher investment needs while maintaining fiscal stability. Poland supported accelerating work on the Savings and Investments Union to improve financing conditions and capital access for European companies, and linked EU-level efforts on investment financing and private capital mobilisation to domestic measures to expand growth capital for Polish firms.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-05-25•Malta•Central Bank of Malta
Central Bank of Malta Governor Alexander Demarco discussed stablecoin risks, potential policy responses and wider financial system implications with EU central bank governors and finance ministers.
Policy & regulationCooperationStablecoins
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2026-05-25•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market is reorganising its structure to remove overlapping functions, streamline processes and accelerate decision making in line with international standards. The new model restructures methodology around core regulatory areas, creates specialised registration and licensing units, centralises document management and one stop shop services, embeds analytics in supervisory departments, and establishes cyber protection as a distinct function while reducing management posts to increase accountability.
Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureOrganizational structure
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2026-05-25•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published a speech by Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis backing the renewal of Ioannis Stournaras's mandate as Governor of the Bank of Greece, calling it key to preserving institutional continuity and credibility amid geopolitical shocks, inflation and higher financing needs. Pierrakakis cited Greece’s regained investment grade, strong credit growth to non-financial corporations, and a sharp fall in non-performing loans as evidence of banking system recovery, and stressed the need to expand financing for innovation and investment under Europe’s Savings and Investments Union agenda.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsOther
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2026-05-25•Uzbekistan•Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to support implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards and professional development for banking sector staff. The agreement provides for experience and information exchanges aimed at advancing the central bank’s strategic reforms, improving banking system transparency and financial stability, and strengthening professional capacity.
Policy & regulationCooperationAccounting and financial reportingDomestic cooperation
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2026-05-25•Global•IOSCO
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a non-binding Supervisory Toolkit for AI Use in Capital Markets to guide securities regulators in risk-based oversight of AI systems across their lifecycle, including traditional machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI. The toolkit identifies key AI risk areas, sets out supervisory tools for governance, third-party risk, disclosure and recordkeeping, and provides indicators and engagement methods for monitoring AI adoption. IOSCO will next review emerging industry practices in AI governance, disclosure and recordkeeping and will continue coordinating on AI developments with other international bodies, including the Financial Stability Board.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationArtificial intelligence
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2026-05-25•Kazakhstan•Astana Financial Services Authority
The Astana Financial Services Authority has appointed Phang Hong Lim as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of its Board of Directors, effective 23 May 2026, following approval by the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre. He succeeds Mukhtar Bubeyev, who steps down at the end of his term, and brings over four decades of experience in financial supervision and risk management at regulatory authorities and global financial institutions.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-05-25•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, together with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, published its April 2026 report on consumer price developments in Singapore. The report provides an update on recent inflation dynamics.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-05-25•Malaysia•Malaysia Securities Commission
The Malaysia Securities Commission has launched the Social Exchange, including Impakrintas, a regulated platform for non-profits to raise donations for eligible social impact projects, with eight organisations onboarded. The government has allocated a MYR2 million grant, administered by the Commission, to defray onboarding and fundraising costs, and donations qualify for tax treatment under the Income Tax Act 1967. The Commission plans to expand participation to social enterprises and community initiatives and explore additional market-based avenues to support social and climate-resilient outcomes.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-05-25•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission has set out its 2026 programme on public safety and protection for motor vehicle accident victims, leveraging insurers’ data and risk management expertise. At a 21 May working group meeting, industry representatives agreed to continue and expand two projects on road safety and youth safe driving, including awareness of rights under the Protection for Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Act B.E. 2535. Pilot activities in Prachin Buri will be extended to six additional provinces as model areas for monitoring, evaluation and potential wider rollout.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-05-25•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines said the Financial Stability Coordination Council has flagged risks from the Middle East war, corporate and household debt vulnerabilities, and rising bond yields, while assessing banks as resilient with adequate capital and liquidity. The council warned that a prolonged conflict could raise oil prices, tighten financial conditions, and strain energy- and interest-rate-sensitive sectors, affecting bank asset quality and borrowers’ repayment capacity. It is also strengthening oversight of non-bank financial institutions and monitoring system-wide risks and interlinkages.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskCorporate governance
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2026-05-25•New Zealand•Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (New Zealand)
The New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has announced a Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme under Budget 2026, under which the Crown will guarantee 80 percent of up to NZD 1.2 billion of bank lending to gas-using businesses for energy efficiency and fuel-switching investments, capped at NZD 50 million per firm. Budget 2026 also provides NZD 5.9 million to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority for advisory support, and the government intends a Gas Transparency Bill requiring disclosure of critical gas market information via new regulation-making powers under the Gas Act.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-05-25•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission will continue cooperating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the Bank of Thailand and the Anti Cyber Scam Center on a joint framework to integrate financial and suspicious transaction data. The framework aims to streamline inter-agency workflows, enhance financial intelligence and accelerate identification of high-risk behaviour to support investigations, asset seizure and freezing, and action against criminal networks. It also strengthens oversight of digital asset business operators as part of measures to combat illicit capital flows through the financial system and digital assets.
SupervisionCooperationCross-border cooperationAML and CFT
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2026-05-25•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
Indonesia’s Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said persistent global uncertainty requires ASEAN to build regional stability through deeper intra-ASEAN trade, lower non-tariff barriers, and enhanced cooperation in the digital economy and green transition. He stressed prudent macroeconomic policy, stronger food and energy security, fuller use of regional financial arrangements, and balanced engagement with major economies, and said the Ministry of Finance will strengthen regional policy coordination via research cooperation with the National Economic Council and the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesEconomic data and developments
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2026-05-25•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic imposed fines of KGS 55,000 each on five exchange bureaus in Bishkek for breaching requirements of Kyrgyz legislation and the National Bank’s regulations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-05-25•Australia•Department of Treasury (Australia)
The Australian Department of the Treasury, with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, has issued a discussion paper on proposed 2026–27 Financial Institutions Supervisory Levies totalling AUD 297.3 million, a 5.2 per cent increase from 2025–26, to recover APRA’s costs and specified costs of other agencies. APRA’s net levy requirement would rise to AUD 253.3 million, with the existing levy architecture retained and higher levies for superannuation and authorised deposit-taking institutions, offset by lower levies for general and life insurance and unchanged levies for private health insurance.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-05-25•Rwanda•Rwanda Capital Markets Authority
At the BK Group Investor Forum 2026, Rwanda Capital Markets Authority Chief Executive Officer Romeo Ngarambe highlighted liquidity, capital flows and Rwanda’s financial hub ambitions as key capital market priorities. His remarks framed the forum as a practical discussion on deepening the market, alongside broader debate on investment, regional integration and financing growth in Rwanda and Africa.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-05-25•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of Eden Asset Management Pty Ltd after the firm entered liquidation and ceased trading, with the consent of its liquidators. ASIC noted it had made enquiries into Eden’s non-compliance with statutory reporting, audit and financial requirements, and that it may cancel a body corporate’s licence without a hearing where the entity is a Chapter 5 body corporate.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-05-25•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission warned that scammers are using share trading and stock tip messaging app groups to lure consumers onto fake crypto-asset trading platforms that fabricate trades and profits and divert all deposits and “release” fees to scammers. Victims are typically targeted via social media ads and posts, with scammers impersonating well-known figures and also using similar tactics in recovery scams. ASIC urged consumers to verify firms using its licensing and investor alert resources and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre Virtual Asset Service Provider Register.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-05-25•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of Tajikistan met with an EBRD delegation led by Vice President for Policy and Partnerships Mark Bowman to review ongoing projects and discuss further cooperation. Talks covered banking sector reform, financial market development, digitalization, regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, risk-based supervision, climate risks and sustainable finance. The National Bank called the EBRD a strategic partner, and the EBRD confirmed its readiness to continue supporting Tajikistan’s banking and economic reforms.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-05-25•Asia•Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)
The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering carried out a Pre-Mutual Evaluation Planning visit to Bhutan ahead of the country’s mutual evaluation in early 2027. The exercise focused on stronger interagency coordination, targeted technical assistance and practical reform priorities to address earlier AML/CFT deficiencies. The APG will continue working with donors and providers to fast-track support for priority needs.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTCapacity building
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2026-05-25•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgz Republic
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic kept the discount rate at 12.00 % effective 26 May 2026, saying tight policy is needed to bring inflation, now 10.9 % y/y against a 5-7 % target, back to target amid robust demand and external price pressures. The rate has held since a 100 bp hike in February and the bank, noting stable markets and absorbed excess liquidity, signalled readiness to act again if price risks rise.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-05-25•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced measures to address cyber risks from advanced AI in finance, centred on phased easing of network separation rules so eligible firms can use AI and SaaS cybersecurity tools. It will grant one-year relief via no action letters to large institutions that pass expert screening, require vulnerability test reporting, and may fully lift network separation through the regulatory sandbox. The commission will also issue AI cybersecurity guidelines in June 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCyber resilienceArtificial intelligence
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2026-05-25•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a circular guiding financial institutions on establishing clients’ source of wealth in a risk-proportionate way, to streamline private banking onboarding while maintaining anti-money laundering standards. It supplements earlier guidance by clarifying how to apply materiality and relevance so firms can avoid unnecessary steps, and is accompanied by industry Process Enhancement Tips with case studies and training. MAS expects these measures to cut the median time to open a private banking account to within a month.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationEconomic data and developmentsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-05-25•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority reported that full operation of the eMPF Platform has centralized MPF administration, improving efficiency and enabling earlier detection of suspected fraud, including forged medical certificates supporting early withdrawal claims. The Authority has worked with medical professional bodies to tighten certificate verification and content requirements, and set up a dedicated task force with the eMPF team to enhance early withdrawal verification and fraud prevention through regulatory, operational and enforcement measures.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFraud and scams
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2026-05-25•Costa Rica•Central Bank of Costa Rica
The Central Bank of Costa Rica launched a new online Service Center as a single point of contact on its website for user inquiries and procedures, consolidating all external service channels. The platform allows users, including SINPE and Central Directo participants, to submit requests, track case status, interact with analysts, upload documents and access support materials, with role-based access controls and centralized case management to strengthen internal processes and traceability.
Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationOperational excellence