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  • 2026-04-27CroatiaCroatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency

    Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency says Croatia's investment fund industry is entering a more mature stage

    At an industry conference, the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency said Croatia’s investment fund industry is entering a more mature phase, underpinned by European standards and a harmonised regulatory framework, and reaffirmed its focus on reducing administrative burdens while preserving investor protection and financial stability. Participants noted rising public interest, more investors and higher total fund assets, and underscored the need to broaden the investment base, expand financing options, enhance regulatory and public-sector cooperation and improve financial literacy.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
  • 2026-04-27Bosnia and HerzegovinaCentral Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina publishes estimates showing 4.27% core inflation and 4.71% services inflation in January to March 2026

    The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina published estimates of annual core inflation and services inflation for the first quarter of 2026, at 4.27% and 4.71% respectively, based on official consumer price index data. Inflation pressures in March increased slightly versus February, with core inflation 8 basis points above the bank’s March nowcast and both core and services inflation broadly unchanged from the previous year, indicating persistent domestic inflation pressures.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-04-27GlobalBank for International Settlements - Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures

    Bank for International Settlements Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures charts accelerating cashless payments and fast payments growth while cash demand stabilises

    The BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures has published a Brief using 2024 Red Book statistics showing continued global growth in cashless payments, driven by fast payments and cards, while cash in circulation stabilises and withdrawals decline. Cashless payments per capita rose 21% in emerging market and developing economies to 242 and 6% in advanced economies to 579, with fast payments accounting for 49% of volumes in emerging market and developing economies and around 10% in advanced economies. The Brief also reports shrinking or stabilising ATM and branch networks and notes that correlations between access points and cash withdrawals do not imply causality.

    ResearchPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-04-27QatarQatar Financial Centre

    Qatar Financial Centre appoints new Board members and retains Minister of Commerce and Industry as Chairman

    The Qatar Financial Centre has appointed new members to its Board of Directors, describing the changes as a reinforcement of its governance framework and strategic priorities, while the Minister of Commerce and Industry, H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, remains as Chair. New board members include senior representatives from the Qatar Central Bank, Invest Qatar, Qatar National Bank, Qatar Stock Exchange, the Ministry of Interior, the Prime Minister's Office and the Qatar Financial Centre.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-27SlovakiaNational Bank of Slovakia

    National Bank of Slovakia sets 2027 O-SII buffer rates for five domestic systemically important banks

    The National Bank of Slovakia’s Bank Board has set other systemically important institution (O-SII) capital buffer rates for domestic O-SIIs with effect from 1 January 2027. The buffers will be 2.00% for Slovenská sporitelna, a.s., 1.75% for Všeobecná úverová banka, a.s., 1.50% for Tatra banka, a.s., 1.25% for Ceskoslovenská obchodná banka, a.s., and 0.25% for Prima banka Slovensko, a.s.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-27DenmarkDanish Finanstilsynet

    Danish Financial Supervisory Authority and Danish Business Authority publish 2025 accounting enforcement report covering listed-company reporting errors and early CSRD sustainability reporting observations

    The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority and Danish Business Authority published their 2025 accounting enforcement report for listed companies, highlighting common disclosure errors, including deficiencies in IFRS 8 geographic revenue disclosures, and outlining ESMA’s European Common Enforcement Priorities for 2025 and 2026. On sustainability reporting under the CSRD, the authorities signal a transitional focus on analysis and guidance through end-2026, while a 2025 review of first CSRD reports by 21 financial institutions found weaknesses in double materiality and climate-related disclosures, and underscored ESMA’s continued focus on double materiality, report scope and structure, and ESEF tagging quality.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsActivity and performance reporting
  • 2026-04-27RomaniaNational Bank of Romania

    National Bank of Romania publishes March 2026 monetary indicators with M3 at RON 793.5bn and non-government credit at RON 453.8bn

    The National Bank of Romania published provisional monetary statistics for March 2026, reporting broad money (M3) at RON 793,536.6 million, up 0.5% month on month and 7.3% year on year. Non-government credit reached RON 453,791.5 million and non-government resident deposits RON 673,175.3 million, with both aggregates growing on a monthly and annual basis in nominal terms but declining in real terms year on year. Net foreign assets increased strongly, while net domestic assets contracted month on month and grew only marginally year on year.

    Data & statisticsMonetary data
  • 2026-04-27EuropeAuthority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

    Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism chair discusses July 2029 inclusion of professional football clubs and agents in EU anti-money laundering rules

    The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Chair Bruna Szego outlined the forthcoming inclusion of professional football clubs and agents in the European Union anti-money laundering framework from July 2029. She highlighted money laundering risks specific to the football sector and the preparatory steps clubs and agents will need to take to comply with the new obligations.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
  • 2026-04-27NorwayNorwegian Finanstilsynet

    Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway identifies serious shortcomings at Njord Alternative Investments and closes the case without administrative sanctions

    The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway published a supervisory report on Njord Alternative Investments AS, identifying serious weaknesses in governance, conflicts of interest, risk management, valuation and liquidity management for the alternative investment fund Kjeller Eiendomsinvest AS. The fund was established on terms that materially departed from the prospectus, including a different financing structure and lack of investor notification. The manager also failed to demonstrate sufficient independence and project reassessment in changed market conditions. The case was closed without administrative sanctions given elapsed time and ongoing remediation, but the authority expects the firm to implement updated routines and strengthen board-level oversight.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsRisk managementCorporate governance
  • 2026-04-27TanzaniaTanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority

    Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority is commended for public insurance education at the Union anniversary exhibition

    The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority reported that Tanzania’s Minister of Information, Arts, Culture and Sports commended its efforts to educate the public on insurance during a visit to its exhibition stand at the 62nd anniversary celebrations of the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. During the 26 April 2026 visit, the minister and other leaders were briefed on the performance and importance of Tanzania’s insurance market and available insurance services, with the minister serving as guest of honour at the exhibition’s closing ceremony.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-04-27MoldovaNational Bank of Moldova

    National Bank of Moldova-led National Committee for Financial Stability reviews end-2025 risks and confirms 1.5% countercyclical capital buffer from May 2026

    The National Bank of Moldova reported that the National Committee for Financial Stability’s first ordinary meeting of 2026 found overall financial stability had been maintained as at 31 December 2025, despite the credit-to-GDP ratio exceeding its long-term trend. The committee supported the National Bank of Moldova’s decision to raise the countercyclical capital buffer by 1.0 percentage point to 1.5% from May 2026, while assessing banking, non-bank lending, insurance and capital market risks as low to moderate, and noting progress on launching the International Stock Exchange of Moldova.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCredit riskLiquidity riskPrudential risks
  • 2026-04-27IndiaReserve Bank of India

    Reserve Bank of India issues commercial bank directions introducing Expected Credit Loss provisioning and an Effective Interest Rate regime from 1 April 2027

    The Reserve Bank of India has issued new Directions for commercial banks introducing an Expected Credit Loss staging framework with forward-looking provisioning and the Effective Interest Rate method, while retaining existing norms for identifying non-performing assets. The regime sets requirements for NPA classification, ECL measurement and governance, model risk management, disclosures and regulatory reporting, including prudential provisioning floors and a minimum 12‑month Probability of Default floor of 0.03%. The Directions take effect from 1 April 2027 with transitional arrangements for ECL implementation and regulatory capital, including phased Common Equity Tier 1 add-backs of the initial provisioning uplift through 31 March 2031.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAsset quality
  • 2026-04-27IndiaReserve Bank of India

    Reserve Bank of India issues Standardised Approach credit risk capital charge directions for commercial banks effective April 2027

    The Reserve Bank of India has issued new directions implementing the Basel III Standardised Approach for credit risk for commercial banks’ banking book exposures from April 1, 2027, covering calculation of risk-weighted assets, capital charges, use of external credit assessments, due diligence, credit risk mitigation and credit conversion factors. The rules apply to most banking companies, including the State Bank of India, and set detailed risk weights, including zero per cent for specified Central and State Government exposures, ratings-based tables for foreign sovereigns and other rated counterparties, and higher risk weights for certain unrated corporate, MSME and real estate exposures based on thresholds and loan-to-value buckets. From April 1, 2027, corresponding provisions in the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025 will be repealed, with some credit conversion factors phased in over two stages.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
  • 2026-04-27IndiaReserve Bank of India

    Reserve Bank of India amends Non-Operative Financial Holding Companies rules to reference 2026 commercial bank asset classification and provisioning norms from 1 April 2027

    The Reserve Bank of India has amended its 2025 framework for Non-Operative Financial Holding Companies to align prudential norms on income recognition, asset classification and provisioning for advances with the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Asset Classification, Provisioning and Income Recognition) Directions, 2026. The change, issued under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, will apply from 1 April 2027.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAsset quality
  • 2026-04-27TaiwanCentral Bank of Taiwan

    Central Bank of Taiwan publishes March check clearing data showing 39% rise in volumes and a slight increase in dishonored checks

    The Central Bank of Taiwan reported a sharp month-on-month increase in March check clearing activity, with 5.16 million checks cleared worth TWD 1.19 trillion, up 39.17% and 44.03% respectively, mainly due to more business and month-end peak days. Dishonored checks due to insufficient funds rose modestly to 3,735, or 0.07% of volume and 0.34% of value, driven by more large-value dishonors, with corporate and personal account shares moving in opposite directions for volumes and values.

    Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
  • 2026-04-27South KoreaMinistry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)

    South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance holds 2026 first special performance awards and distributes KRW 30 million in bonuses

    South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance held its first 2026 Special Performance Awards, recognising seven policy achievements and 24 staff members with total awards of KRW 30 million. Top honours went to the team managing the emergency economic response to the Middle East war, with other awards covering work on World Government Bond Index inclusion, sanctions-related oil import settlements, Middle East supply chain support, and pilots using blockchain-based treasury subsidy disbursements and an AI chatbot for Crypto-Asset Reporting rules.

    Institutional developmentOther
  • 2026-04-27Middle EastArab Monetary Fund

    Arab Monetary Fund inaugurates virtual 30th Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force meeting

    The Arab Monetary Fund inaugurated the 30th meeting of the Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force, held virtually with representatives from Arab central banks and international institutions including the World Bank and Better Than Cash Alliance. Discussions focus on coordinating financial inclusion priorities across Arab countries, particularly around digital transformation, global economic challenges, financial health and consumer protection, amid gradual improvements in regional inclusion indicators.

    Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-04-27Middle EastArab Monetary Fund

    Arab Monetary Fund opens Financial Health Conference with Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and urges shift from access to financial services to financial health

    The Arab Monetary Fund, with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, inaugurated a “Financial Health” Conference to mark Arab Financial Inclusion Day, positioning financial health as the next phase beyond basic access to financial services. Officials highlighted rising account ownership in the region but noted persistent challenges such as limited effective use of services and low savings, linking the financial health agenda to policy and regulatory efforts on digital financial innovation, infrastructure, and financial literacy.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-04-27United KingdomFinancial Conduct Authority

    Financial Conduct Authority appoints Jonathan Peddie and Raymond Cox KC to the Regulatory Decisions Committee

    The Financial Conduct Authority has appointed Jonathan Peddie and Raymond Cox KC as new members of its Regulatory Decisions Committee, which takes certain regulatory decisions in contested enforcement action. The committee operates as an FCA Board committee that is operationally separate from the rest of the FCA to support fair, independent and evidence-based decision-making, with members drawn from business, consumer and industry backgrounds.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-27ParaguayCentral Bank of Paraguay

    Central Bank of Paraguay unveils SIP brand for national payments system and sets May 2026 QR Hub launch

    The Central Bank of Paraguay has rebranded the national payments system as SIP, presenting it as the next stage in the modernization of the country’s payments infrastructure. It linked the new identity to the strong uptake of instant payments through SPI, which accounted for 97.2% of SIPAP operations as of November 2025. The bank also set out upcoming launches, including the QR Hub in May 2026 and a digital savings deposit certificate in August 2026.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-04-27Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority

    Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority consults on merger and acquisition rule changes including shelf registration for acquisition shares

    The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority has launched a public consultation on amendments to the Merger and Acquisition Regulations and the Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing Obligations. Proposals include shelf registration of shares for use in acquisitions, revised voting treatment for shareholders with conflicts of interest, controlled information sharing with key shareholders during negotiations, and clarified voting rights for shareholders holding stakes in both offeror and offeree companies.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket development
  • 2026-04-27Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority

    Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approves SICO Capital Company's public offering of SICO GCC Dividends Fund

    The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority has approved SICO Capital Company’s public offering of the SICO GCC Dividends Fund after confirming compliance with the Capital Market Law and its Implementing Regulations. The authority clarified that the approval does not constitute a recommendation to subscribe and urged investors to review the fund’s terms, investment strategy and risk factors and to seek clarification from the fund manager as needed.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
  • 2026-04-27United Arab EmiratesADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority

    ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority implements insurance framework enhancements and introduces climate-related financial risk management requirements

    The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has implemented proposals from Consultation Paper No. 13 of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to the insurance regulatory framework and proportionate requirements for Authorised Persons and Recognised Bodies to manage material climate-related financial risk. Changes include enhancements to insurance risk management, market conduct and reinsurance practices to maintain alignment with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ Insurance Core Principles, operationalisation of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts for ADGM insurers and reinsurers, and amendments to improve regulatory clarity and remove unnecessary requirements.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClimate risk and sustainable finance
  • 2026-04-27IndonesiaBank Indonesia

    Bank of Indonesia launches PINISI 2026 to accelerate intermediation and financing for government priority sectors

    Bank Indonesia has launched the Indonesian Intermediation Acceleration Program 2026 (PINISI 2026) with government, banking and investor stakeholders to accelerate real-sector financing and address intermediation bottlenecks, supporting 2026 economic growth of 4.9%–5.7% while maintaining financial stability. The initiative focuses on improving business confidence and financing for national priority projects, strengthening domestic growth engines and financing capacity, and enhancing policy transmission, backed by macroprudential liquidity incentives and strong banking indicators.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
  • 2026-04-27FinlandFinanssivalvonta

    Finland's Financial Supervisory Authority orders Nanocredit LTD to report credits to the Positive Credit Register backed by a running conditional fine

    Finland's Financial Supervisory Authority has ordered Nanocredit LTD to report all granted credits to the Positive Credit Register and imposed a conditional fine of EUR 10,000 plus EUR 5,000 for each full month of non-compliance. The measure, aimed at safeguarding confidence in the register and supporting reliable creditworthiness assessments, is not yet legally binding and may be appealed to the Helsinki Administrative Court.

    EnforcementSanctions & designationsDisclosures
  • 2026-04-27ThailandThailand Securities & Exchange Commission

    Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission invites applications for Phase 2 of its 2026 capital market financial literacy project and awards programme

    The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has opened participation for Phase 2 (2026) of its “Thai Capital Market: United in Empowering Communities with Knowledge” project, inviting capital market and digital asset operators, associations, professional clubs and financial “finfluencers” to join a coordinated financial literacy initiative and recognition programme. Participants must submit a financial and investment Knowledge Promotion Plan aligned with the SEC’s seven core competency areas, with content not primarily aimed at selling products. Eligible participants may receive SEC recognition, publicity support and awards across six categories, with a pathway to “Role Model Organization” status in 2027 based on performance from 2024 to 2027.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-04-27PhilippinesCentral Bank of the Philippines

    Central Bank of the Philippines introduces a Cybersecurity Maturity Framework and mandates Cybersecurity Control Self-Assessment reporting

    The Central Bank of the Philippines has amended IT risk management rules for banks and non-bank financial institutions, replacing the IT Rating System with the Supervisory Assessment Framework and introducing a Cybersecurity Maturity Framework supported by a mandatory Cybersecurity Control Self-Assessment. The framework defines four maturity tiers aligned to institutions’ IT profile classifications and requires annual IT Profile and Cybersecurity Control Self-Assessment submissions via the Advanced SupTech Engine for Risk-based Compliance platform.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCyber resilience
  • 2026-04-27ItalyBank of Italy

    Bank of Italy publishes research finding digital payment intensity is associated with stronger provincial GDP performance in Italy

    The Bank of Italy published research finding a robust positive association between digital payment intensity and nominal GDP per capita across Italian provinces from 2012 to 2023, while stressing the relationship is not strictly causal. Using a dynamic panel model, the study links a 10% increase in per-capita card transactions and account-to-account digital transfers to 0.33% and 0.42% higher nominal GDP per capita respectively, with no significant effect from cash withdrawals or traditional bank transfers. Additional gains are associated with a higher share of online-initiated transfers and residents making at least one online purchase.

    ResearchPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-04-27ThailandThailand Securities & Exchange Commission

    Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission revokes Soontorn Thamaset’s investment consultant approval and bars reapplication for four years over misuse of a client mutual fund account

    The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has revoked the approval of Mr. Soontorn Thamaset as an investment consultant for Complex Products Type 2 and imposed a four-year ban on future approval as capital market business personnel, effective from 28 April 2026. The action follows findings that, between 2012 and 28 June 2024 while at One Asset Management Limited, he used a client’s mutual fund trading account for his own benefit, signed the client’s redemption order, and changed the client’s contact address, conduct deemed prohibited under the relevant Capital Market Supervisory Board notification.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
  • 2026-04-27EstoniaCentral Bank of Estonia

    Central Bank of Estonia reports housing loan portfolio up over 10% year on year and car leasing recovering in March

    The Central Bank of Estonia reported strong household credit activity in March, with banks’ housing loan portfolios more than 10% larger year-on-year and new housing lending up around 25% to EUR 231 million, alongside a recovering car lease market at EUR 27 million. Housing loans financed a higher share of real estate transactions, exceeding 60% of transaction value in the first quarter compared with a typical 40%, while the average housing loan interest margin fell to a decade low of 1.4%.

    Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
  • 2026-04-27UzbekistanCentral Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan

    Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan runs cyber crisis response training with Mastercard

    The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Mastercard held a seminar for central and commercial bank staff on effective response to cyber crisis situations to strengthen incident response, risk management and operational resilience in the financial sector. The programme focused on practical exercises and simulations on cyberattack prevention, impact mitigation, system restoration, data security, customer data protection and business continuity, with Mastercard highlighting its global cybersecurity investments of more than USD 11 billion.

    Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCyber resilience
  • 2026-04-27ThailandThailand Office of Insurance Commission

    Thailand Office of Insurance Commission outlines 2027 direct premium payment rule and broader risk-based supervision reforms

    The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission outlined plans to enhance transparency, stability and international alignment of insurance supervision in discussions with Japanese representatives. Key initiatives include promoting more risk-reflective products, developing ERM and ORSA-based supervisory tools and a risk heatmap, and considering a risk-based grading framework. The authority is also preparing rules for direct premium payments between policyholders and insurers, reviewing product governance, and studying disaster-risk mechanisms such as a national disaster fund or industry risk-sharing arrangements.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
  • 2026-04-27UzbekistanCentral Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan

    Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan held EBRD-supported training on ISDA Master Agreements

    The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a training seminar with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development experts on International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreements for central bank staff, commercial banks, legal firms and other market participants. The programme covered key derivative instruments, the structure and documentation of the ISDA Master Agreement, and the role of legal opinions in ensuring enforceability of securities and derivatives transactions.

    Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingRisk managementMarket development
  • 2026-04-27RwandaRwanda Capital Markets Authority

    Rwanda Capital Markets Authority calls for next phase of East African cross-border government securities trading reforms

    Rwanda Capital Markets Authority said an East African Community technical working group meeting in Kigali advanced the legal, regulatory and operational groundwork for cross-border trading of government securities. The next phase will update regional directives, improve coordination among Partner States and align market infrastructure, with recommendations due to be sent to key regional committees.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-27AustraliaAustralian Securities & Investments Commission

    Australian Securities and Investments Commission secures Federal Court order for AUD 1.55 million penalties against Money3 Loans for responsible lending breaches

    The Federal Court ordered Money3 Loans Pty Ltd to pay AUD 1.55 million in penalties in proceedings brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for breaching responsible lending obligations in car finance to vulnerable consumers. The Court found that for five loans between May 2019 and February 2021, Money3 failed to make reasonable inquiries into or verify borrowers’ living expenses using bank data it held and, in one case, did not adequately inquire into the borrower’s requirements and objectives.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsLendingConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-27KyrgyzstanNational Bank of the Kyrgz Republic

    NBKR keeps key rate unchanged at 12.00%

    The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic left the discount rate unchanged at 12.00 percent, effective 28 April 2026, citing persistent global food and energy price pressures and elevated external inflation. With consumer prices up 11.3 percent year-on-year against a 5–7 percent target and Q1 GDP growth at 10.1 percent, the bank will keep a restrictive stance and review policy again on 25 May 2026.

    Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-04-27ThailandThailand Securities & Exchange Commission

    Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission launches consultation on amendments to private fund disclosure reporting and conflicts of interest rules

    The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed amendments to private fund regulations to clarify Private Fund Standard Portfolio disclosure requirements, better align financial reporting with investor profiles, and strengthen conflicts-of-interest disclosures. The draft would require clear, transparent and non-misleading performance and risk information, allow more flexible financial reporting formats while preserving essential monitoring information, and align cross-trade and conflict-of-interest guidance for private and provident funds with the mutual fund regime, including enhanced fee and remuneration disclosures.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsDisclosures
  • 2026-04-27PhilippinesCentral Bank of the Philippines

    Central Bank of the Philippines acknowledges reports of case filed against its Governor

    The Central Bank of the Philippines stated that its Governor has not yet received a copy of a reported case filed against him and will respond before the proper forum upon receipt. It emphasized that the Central Bank of the Philippines and the Anti-Money Laundering Council continue to perform their mandates in accordance with law, guided by independence, professionalism, and due process.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFT
  • 2026-04-27ChileChile Financial Market Commission

    Chile's Financial Market Commission confirms Osvaldo Adasme has taken office as Commissioner through October 2029

    The Chile Financial Market Commission announced the appointment of Osvaldo Adasme Donoso as a new Commissioner, with a term running until October 2029, bringing the board to five members. Adasme, a commercial engineer with 35 years of financial market experience, previously served as the CMF’s General Director of Prudential Supervision and has held senior supervisory roles and consultancy mandates with the International Monetary Fund.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-27PanamaSuperintendencia de Bancos de Panama

    Superintendency of Banks of Panama hosts ASBA international bank resolution course with IMF instructors

    The Superintendency of Banks of Panama, with the Association of Bank Supervisors of the Americas, hosted an international “Bank Resolution” course in Panama City to strengthen regional authorities’ capacity. Delivered by International Monetary Fund instructors, the programme covered resolution planning, resolvability analysis and crisis-management strategies, drawing on Financial Stability Board and International Association of Deposit Insurers standards and IMF case studies to benchmark national frameworks and test preparedness for banking stress scenarios.

    SupervisionCooperationRecovery and resolution
  • 2026-04-27PanamaSuperintendencia de Bancos de Panama

    Superintendency of Banks of Panama sets out move to continuous remote and digital banking supervision using SupTech

    The Superintendency of Banks of Panama outlined its transition to a more agile, continuous and risk-based supervision model supported by technology, shifting from periodic on-site inspections to remote approaches enabling real-time monitoring and earlier risk identification. The model leverages supervisory technology to automate processes, apply predictive analytics and integrate large data volumes to optimise supervisory resources and strengthen control mechanisms.

    SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitSupervision process and methodologiesAML and CFT
  • 2026-04-27EuropeEuropean Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

    European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority launches second mystery shopping exercise on online non-life insurance sales in 10 Member States

    The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s Board of Supervisors will launch a second joint mystery shopping exercise in the European insurance sector, focusing on the online sale of non-life insurance products. Coordinated across 10 Member States using a common methodology, the exercise will assess actual customer experience in digital channels and provide supervisors with insights into the sales journey, with results expected in the first half of 2027.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsSales and distribution
  • 2026-04-27United StatesU.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

    U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Democrats press SEC Chair Atkins over interpretive guidance that treats broad crypto categories as outside securities laws

    Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen wrote to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins objecting to the Commission’s recent interpretive release on crypto assets, arguing it creates broad exemptions that weaken investor protections and favor the crypto industry. They say the framework, which classifies some digital assets as non-securities and treats stablecoins case by case, conflicts with the Supreme Court’s Howey test and could enable regulatory arbitrage. The senators urged the SEC to address their concerns and called on Congress to close loopholes in upcoming crypto market structure legislation.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecurities offerings and listings
  • 2026-04-27ArgentinaArgentina Securities Commission (CNV)

    Argentina Securities Commission attends first 2025/26 soybean auction and discusses deregulation agenda and agroindustry financing tools with A3 and MAV

    The Argentina Securities Commission reported that its chair and vice chair attended the first soybean auction of the 2025/26 season at the Rosario Stock Exchange to deepen engagement with the productive sector and expand capital markets beyond Buenos Aires. In meetings with A3 Mercados and the Argentine Securities Market, they discussed the CNV board’s agenda on innovative rules, deregulation, simplification, streamlining, and potential capital market instruments to strengthen agroindustry financing.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
  • 2026-04-27ArgentinaArgentina Securities Commission (CNV)

    Argentina Securities Commission sets new reporting and prudential liquidity and leverage limits for clearing and settlement agents

    The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) has adopted General Resolution No. 1130, introducing a dedicated reporting regime and new prudential liquidity and leverage requirements for Clearing and Settlement Agents (ALyC) to enhance supervisory monitoring. ALyC must submit monthly data on daily foreign-currency holdings and, except for financial institutions and Direct Participants, specified liquidity and leverage indicators, while complying with new limits requiring current assets to exceed current liabilities and capping total financial liabilities at five times the surplus of net worth over the regulatory minimum. Implementation will follow staggered schedules.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity riskPrudential risks
  • 2026-04-27West AfricaCentral Bank of West African States

    Central Bank of West African States convenes international conference on crypto-assets and digital innovation implications for monetary and financial stability

    The Central Bank of West African States is holding a high-level international conference in Dakar on “Crypto-assets and digital innovations: opportunities and challenges for monetary and financial stability”, bringing together central bank governors, supervisory authorities, financial institutions, academia and experts. Discussions focus on the impact of crypto-assets, tokenisation, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies on payments, savings, investment and financing, and related risks for financial stability, monetary policy, regulation, governance, cybersecurity, financial integrity and data protection, culminating in a governors’ roundtable on lessons for central banks.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCBDCStablecoinsRegtech and suptech
  • 2026-04-26PeruCentral Bank of Peru

    Central Bank of Peru reports February construction growth of 8.9% and highlights a higher 6.0% 2026 projection

    The Central Bank of Peru reported that construction activity grew 8.9% year-on-year in February 2026 and 12.3% year to date, driven mainly by stronger private works and an 11.5% rise in domestic cement consumption. The bank recalled that its March Inflation Report raised the 2026 construction growth forecast to 6.0% from 2.5%, while public works increased 1.5% on higher regional and local investment focused on road infrastructure and basic services.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-04-26LibyaCentral Bank of Libya

    Central Bank of Libya allocates USD 1 billion for cash dollar disbursements and sets May 3 start for citizens

    The Central Bank of Libya has set out a plan to distribute cash U.S. dollars to citizens through commercial banks, backed by a USD 1 billion allocation. Banks begin receiving booked allocations on April 27, and citizen disbursements are due to start on May 3. The plan also includes simpler booking procedures and tighter security for cash shipments.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsCurrency and cash management
  • 2026-04-26EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority hosts Future Leadership Programme session and adds Egyptian Directors Center courses to its training framework

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority held a specialised discussion session on its Future Leadership Programme for the non-banking financial sector, developed with the Financial Services Institute and the Global Growth Institute. The authority outlined an expanded training ecosystem covering technical, governance, risk and compliance topics, and decided to integrate Egyptian Directors Center programmes, including accredited board and executive certification courses.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCapacity buildingLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-26EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority explains new Scope 1 and 2 carbon reporting and 20% offset requirement for non-banking financial firms

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority, through its Regional Center for Sustainable Finance, held a workshop outlining new obligations for non-banking financial companies to measure, disclose and offset carbon emissions via the regulated voluntary carbon market. Companies with issued capital or net equity above EGP 100 million must produce FRA-verified annual Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon footprint reports and offset 20% of reported emissions by purchasing carbon credits, with the workshop also highlighting the FRA’s Climate Project Registry.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeDisclosures
  • 2026-04-26EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority sets out capital market law projects and a derivatives roadmap including options and short selling

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority and the Egyptian Exchange briefed the Prime Minister on capital market development, including accelerated completion of draft capital market laws and faster listings of state-owned companies. They highlighted progress on derivatives markets following EGX30 index futures, with work under way on options trading, single-stock futures, market-making, and finalising short selling by linking brokerage firms with Misr for Central Clearing, alongside broader digital infrastructure and transparency initiatives.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket development
  • 2026-04-26EuropeEuropean Central Bank

    European Central Bank paper assesses EU bank capital framework and challenges claims of systematic Basel gold-plating

    The European Central Bank’s Occasional Paper finds that most bank capital requirements under the Single Supervisory Mechanism stem from Basel standards, with EU “super-equivalent” add-ons limited and overall requirements broadly aligned with other major jurisdictions. For 113 significant institutions, prescriptive Basel elements account for 73% of Common Equity Tier 1 minimum capital before EU-specific adjustments, while EU deviations reduce required capital by about 10%. The fully phased-in CRR III output floor is expected to have limited average impact through 2030. A counterfactual applying end-2025 U.S. prudential rules indicates a 4.7% increase in average minimum required capital for EU significant institutions.

    ResearchCapital adequacy
  • 2026-04-26IsraelBank of Israel

    Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron attends IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings and meets US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

    Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron participated in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in the United States, where discussions focused on the global economy, growth forecasts and financial stability amid geopolitical uncertainty. He held talks with other central bank governors, market participants and academics, and met US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, to whom he presented the Bank of Israel’s new book, “Why A New Shekel?”.

    Policy & regulationCooperationMonetary policy decisions and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-26IsraelBank of Israel

    Bank of Israel completes accession of GAMA, Max-IT and RAPYD to MASAV and SHVA retail payment systems

    The Bank of Israel’s Payment and Settlement Systems Department has completed the accession of three additional nonbank entities to the retail payment systems it supervises, expanding direct access to MASAV and SHVA. GAMA Management and Clearing Ltd. and Max-IT Finance Ltd. have connected to MASAV’s debits, credits and transfers system, while RAPYD Israel Payments Ltd. has connected to the SHVA payment cards system. The move is part of the central bank’s efforts to promote competition in Israel’s payments market while maintaining stability and efficiency.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-04-26South KoreaSouth Korea Financial Services Commission

    South Korea Financial Services Commission deepens India and Vietnam cooperation with agreements on financial hubs cross-border QR payments and NPL infrastructure

    South Korea’s Financial Services Commission detailed Chairman Lee Eog-weon’s visits to India and Vietnam to deepen bilateral financial cooperation and support Korean financial institutions’ expansion, yielding cooperation on financial hub development, cross-border QR payments and nonperforming loan (NPL) market infrastructure. In India, authorities agreed on fintech and QR payment cooperation, including MOUs to support financial hub development and integrate Korea’s QR system with India’s Unified Payments Interface, with QR linkage expected this year and lower transaction fees. In Vietnam, discussions covered licensing and operating conditions for Korean institutions, digital finance, cross-border payments and NPL management, including an annex agreement to establish an NPL trading platform and advance QR payment integration.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-26Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority

    Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approves Fesh Fash Snack Food Production Company capital increase to SAR 19.775 million via 3 for 4 bonus share issue

    Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority approved Fesh Fash Snack Food Production Company’s capital increase from SAR 11.3 million to SAR 19.775 million by transferring SAR 8.475 million from retained earnings and issuing three bonus shares for every four existing shares. Outstanding shares will rise from 11.3 million to 19.775 million for shareholders registered at the Securities Depository Center as of the close of the second trading day after a due date set by the board, subject to an extraordinary general assembly within six months.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
  • 2026-04-26Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority

    Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority launches consultation on fintech experimental permit updates including reapplication rules for rejected applicants

    The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority has launched a public consultation on draft updates to the Financial Technology Experimental Permit Instructions aimed at clarifying and making the regime more flexible. Proposed changes address application and reapplication procedures, broaden the scope of covered financial technology activities related to securities business and the capital market, and introduce enhanced governance, supervision, and business continuity requirements for fintech firms.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFintech and insurtech
  • 2026-04-25PeruCentral Bank of Peru

    Central Bank of Peru reports 4.2% annual increase in formal employment and 5.2% real wage bill growth in February 2026

    The Central Bank of Peru reported that formal employment grew 4.2% year on year in February 2026, marking 23 consecutive months of expansion and adding 246,000 formal jobs, with private-sector formal employment up 5.8%. Job creation was led by agriculture, services and commerce, while the formal wage bill rose 5.2% in real terms and the private-sector wage bill increased 5.1%, driven mainly by services and commerce.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-04-25EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority sets governance and conduct expectations for health care programme administrators and reports six temporary licences

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority outlined supervisory expectations for health care programme management companies as it implements the Unified Insurance Law No. 155 of 2024, which regulates third-party administrators and integrates them into the non-banking financial services framework. Requirements cover exclusive operation as third-party administrators, registration, neutrality in claims handling, non-discriminatory dealings with providers, internal controls, risk limits, verification of coverage, data protection, and governance and financial reporting standards. The Authority noted that six companies have obtained temporary licences, with additional applications under review.

    SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCorporate governance
  • 2026-04-25GreeceMinistry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)

    Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance promotes integrating Greece’s capital market into Euronext in Greek-French forum speech

    The Ministry of National Economy and Finance published a speech by Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis at the Greek-French Economic Forum outlining priorities for deeper Greek-French economic cooperation and positioning Greece’s integration into the Euronext ecosystem as a strategic move to expand access to international capital. The remarks highlighted improved fiscal and labour-market indicators, expanding bilateral defence, energy and infrastructure projects, the launch of a Euronext technology centre in Athens, and a call for a European “Savings and Investments Union” to address financing fragmentation in the EU.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
  • 2026-04-25GreeceMinistry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)

    Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance inaugurates Euronext Technology and Support Centre in Athens

    Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance reported on the inauguration of the Euronext Technology and Support Centre in Athens, a pan-European hub for software engineering, data analysis, cybersecurity, and market systems. Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis linked the initiative to Greece’s enhanced role in European capital markets after MSCI’s “developed market” reclassification and advocated deeper European financial integration, including accelerating the Investment and Savings Union, advancing the digital euro, and strengthening AI governance.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
  • 2026-04-25United StatesU.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

    U.S. Senate Banking Committee ranking member challenges vote to advance Kevin Warsh nomination citing alleged political pressure on the Federal Reserve

    U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, opposed the Republican majority’s decision to schedule a 29 April committee vote on Kevin Warsh. She argued that reported Department of Justice actions involving the Federal Reserve—including a threat to restart an investigation into Chair Jerome Powell and an ongoing probe involving Governor Lisa Cook—undermine claims of support for Fed independence and urged Republicans not to advance Warsh’s nomination, characterising him as aligned with President Trump.

    OtherLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-25IndiaSecurities & Exchange Board of India

    Securities and Exchange Board of India launches Jagrook investor awareness campaign and expands official social media outreach

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India marked its 38th Foundation Day in Mumbai, inaugurating “Jagrook”, a nationwide investor awareness campaign, and expanding its social media presence to LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored SEBI’s role in market reforms and litigation outcomes, and called for enhanced investor protection, more consultative and principles-based regulation, simplified and portable know-your-customer processes, deeper bond markets, and heightened cyber risk vigilance.

    Financial literacy & educationOther
  • 2026-04-25CroatiaCroatian National Bank

    Croatian National Bank holds Open Doors Day with financial literacy workshops and student lectures on the digital euro

    The Croatian National Bank hosted an Open Doors Day at its main building in Zagreb, welcoming over 700 visitors for tours, workshops and interactive activities on money management, the euro and the central bank’s role. The programme featured educational sessions on saving, counterfeit euro detection and the lifecycle of money, plus financial literacy quizzes and children’s workshops. Governor Boris Vujčić and Deputy Governor Sandra Švaljek also held lectures and discussions with university students on the digital euro and the euro’s international role.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-04-25ChinaCentral Bank of the Republic of China

    People's Bank of China and China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange convene system-wide warning education meeting to deepen anti-corruption and "correct performance view" training

    The People’s Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange held a warning education conference to strengthen discipline, anti-corruption efforts and training on a “correct view of performance”, using internal corruption cases to drive rectification. Governor Pan Gongsheng and other senior officials set priorities to sustain pressure against misconduct, reinforce institutional controls and supervision, and support broader financial risk resolution, including local government financing platform debt and small and medium-sized financial institution risks.

    Institutional developmentGovernanceBribery and corruption
  • 2026-04-25VietnamState Bank of Vietnam

    State Bank of Vietnam Governor Pham Duc An appointed to concurrently chair Vietnam Bank for Social Policies board

    Vietnam’s Prime Minister has appointed Pham Duc An, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, to concurrently serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies. He replaces Nguyen Thi Hong, Vice Chair of the National Assembly and former Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, with effect from 24 April 2026.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-25IndonesiaOJK

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority extends insurers’ 2025 audited financial reporting deadlines and pushes SLIK reporter implementation to 31 December 2027

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has extended several reporting timelines for insurance, reinsurance and guarantee companies, including moving the deadline for 2025 audited annual financial statements under PSAK 117 Insurance Contracts from 30 April 2026 to 30 June 2026 and aligning related publication and sustainability report dates. OJK has also postponed the requirement for certain general and sharia insurers and guarantee companies to become Financial Information Service System (SLIK) reporters from 31 July 2025 to no later than 31 December 2027, and will monitor implementation and firms’ readiness.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-04-24EuropeEuropean Financial Reporting Advisory Group

    European Financial Reporting Advisory Group releases new VSME Knowledge Hub educational video in 16 EU languages

    The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has released an educational video for the VSME section of its Knowledge Hub, designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises navigate its functionalities, with AI translations available in 16 European Union languages. The VSME Knowledge Hub consolidates VSME materials, including the full text, guidance, digital templates, supporting guides, external resources, and additional educational videos, accessible via registration.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-04-24CambodiaSecurities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia

    Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia holds talks with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on establishing cooperation and digital asset supervision

    The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia’s Director General Sou Socheat met the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. to discuss establishing regulatory cooperation. The talks focused on sharing experience in supervising digital assets and implementing policies to support securities sector development in both countries.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-24CambodiaSecurities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia

    Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia meets World Bank Group Treasury to advance derivatives regulation and capacity building support

    The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia met the World Bank Group Treasury team in Washington, DC to review progress on developing derivatives market regulation and agree a capacity-building action plan and next steps. The parties also discussed continued International Finance Corporation support for sustainable securities market development in Cambodia.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCapacity buildingMarket development
  • 2026-04-24KosovoCentral Bank of the Republic of Kosovo

    Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo governor outlines credit guarantee capital treatment and reform priorities at Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund anniversary conference

    The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published remarks by Governor Ahmet Ismaili marking the 10th anniversary of the Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund, underscoring the role of institutional cooperation and credit guarantees in expanding SME finance. He highlighted steady financial system growth, low non-performing loans of around 2%, and the Central Bank’s 0% risk weight for KCGF-guaranteed loans. The governor also outlined reforms to upgrade the regulatory and macroprudential framework, align with EU standards, promote financial innovation and digitalisation, and develop alternative financing and a capital market under a prudent approach.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskDomestic cooperation
  • 2026-04-24KosovoCentral Bank of the Republic of Kosovo

    Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo and IMF agree to continue technical work to implement the SREP supervisory framework

    The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported on a meeting between Governor Ahmet Ismaili and an International Monetary Fund team to review banking supervision reforms and implementation of the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process. The parties noted progress in aligning the supervisory and regulatory framework with international and European standards under a phased implementation roadmap approved in February 2025 and agreed to continue IMF technical cooperation and support to advance the SREP framework.

    Policy & regulationCooperationSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-04-24EuropeEuropean Financial Reporting Advisory Group

    European Financial Reporting Advisory Group submits Sustainability Reporting Work Programme 2026 to the European Commission setting out N-ESRS development and ESRS implementation priorities

    The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group submitted its 2026 Sustainability Reporting Work Programme to the European Commission, outlining strategic priorities under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. The programme focuses on developing non-EU group standards, supporting SMEs and implementation, enhancing interoperability with international standards, and advancing digitalisation, while emphasising usability and burden reduction without compromising robustness and comparability of sustainability disclosures.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-04-24UkraineNational Bank of Ukraine

    National Bank of Ukraine eases FX restrictions for defence enterprises, non-resident servicepersons and foreign specialists

    The National Bank of Ukraine has adopted measures easing wartime foreign exchange restrictions from 25 April 2026, focusing on defence-sector payments, non-resident specialists, military personnel and Ukrainians abroad, and certain insurance operations. Changes include relaxed FX purchase rules for defence enterprises, expanded FX transfer rights and account-opening documentation for non-resident servicepersons and board members, and new conditions for the Agency of National Unity LLC to make international transfers using budget funds. The NBU also removed the requirement for insurers to submit monthly solvency calculations to remain eligible for reinsurance transactions with non-resident reinsurers.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
  • 2026-04-24CyprusCentral Bank of Cyprus

    Central Bank of Cyprus calculates Penal Code reference interest rate at 11.72%

    The Central Bank of Cyprus has set the reference interest rate under Article 314A of the Penal Code Law at 11.72%. Charging or obtaining a financial benefit above this rate in connection with loan granting, extension, renewal, or discounting constitutes a criminal offence, punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to EUR 30,000, or both.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial benchmarks
  • 2026-04-24JapanJapan Financial Services Agency

    Japan Financial Services Agency issues updated filing guidance and new forms for large shareholding reports effective 1 May 2026

    The Japan Financial Services Agency updated instructions for submitting Large Holdings Reports and Change Reports under Japan’s large shareholding reporting system, reflecting amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act effective 1 May 2026. The guidance clarifies changes to shareholding ratio calculations, the scope of joint holders, electronic-only EDINET filing requirements, prescribed forms and attachments, and specifies that new forms apply to reporting obligations arising on or after 1 May 2026, with prior obligations continuing on the old forms.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-04-24JapanBank of Japan

    Bank of Japan releases March 2026 Services Producer Price Index showing 3.1% annual rise

    The Bank of Japan’s preliminary March 2026 Services Producer Price Index showed service producer prices up 3.1% year on year, with the all-items index rising 1.2% month on month to 113.5 and the index excluding international transportation up 2.8% year on year. Price gains were driven by transportation and postal activities, notably a 42.1% rise in ocean freight transportation, and higher prices in hotels, civil engineering and architectural services, advertising, information and communications, and leasing and rental. Preliminary fiscal 2025 figures showed both the all-items index and the index excluding international transportation up 2.9% year on year.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-04-24United KingdomUK Parliament

    UK Parliament's House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee launches inquiry and call for evidence on fiscal devolution in England

    The UK Parliament’s House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into fiscal devolution in England, seeking evidence on the appropriate extent of devolved fiscal powers for sub-national government. The inquiry examines which spending and revenue-raising powers could be devolved, how equalisation mechanisms should operate, and how to manage risks such as inter-regional tax competition and distributional impacts. It also considers governance, accountability arrangements, links to wider tax reforms, transitional and constitutional issues, and lessons from international models.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
  • 2026-04-24United StatesU.S. Department of the Treasury

    U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions Hengli Petrochemical teapot refinery and targets about 40 Iran shadow fleet firms and vessels

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated China-based Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd. and about 40 shipping firms and vessels linked to Iran’s “shadow fleet” under Executive Order 13902 for operating in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors. Nineteen tankers and 19 associated shipping companies were added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. All property and interests in property of blocked persons within U.S. jurisdiction must be frozen, entities 50 percent or more owned by blocked persons are also blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealings involving such property.

    EnforcementSanctions & designationsNew sanctions designations
  • 2026-04-24United StatesU.S. Financial Services Committee

    U.S. House Committee on Financial Services chair welcomes DOJ closure of Jerome Powell investigation and urges swift confirmation of Kevin Warsh

    The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill welcomed the Department of Justice’s decision to close its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, reiterating his view that the allegations were a distraction that could delay President Trump’s selection of a new Federal Reserve Chair. He noted that an Inspector General review remains ongoing and urged the Senate to confirm President Trump’s nominee, Kevin Warsh, as soon as possible.

    OtherLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-24United StatesCommodity Futures Trading Commission

    Commodity Futures Trading Commission sues New York to block state gambling enforcement against CFTC-registered prediction markets

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking a declaratory judgment that federal law gives it exclusive authority over event contracts listed on CFTC-registered contract markets and a permanent injunction barring New York from applying state gambling laws to such markets. The action responds to New York cease-and-desist letters and civil enforcement suits against CFTC registrants and follows similar CFTC litigation in Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsTrading
  • 2026-04-24United StatesCommodity Futures Trading Commission

    Commodity Futures Trading Commission files amicus brief asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed an amicus brief in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. KalshiEx LLC, arguing that Congress granted it exclusive jurisdiction over U.S. commodity derivatives markets, including event contract prediction markets, and that state enforcement against CFTC-regulated exchanges is preempted by federal law. The brief outlines how the Commodity Exchange Act’s comprehensive framework preempts conflicting state laws and is part of a broader CFTC pushback against escalating state enforcement actions, including prior litigation in other jurisdictions.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationTrading
  • 2026-04-24ColombiaSuperintendencia Financiera de Colombia

    Financial Superintendence of Colombia outlines board expectations on managing climate and other environmental and social risks

    The Financial Superintendence of Colombia published remarks by its Director of Research, Innovation and Development on how boards should respond to emerging environmental and social risks, including climate-related risks. The remarks emphasise supervisory expectations that corporate governance be equipped to manage increasingly complex global risk dynamics, embed sustainability in business models, and ensure boards use information actively in decision-making and oversight of management.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governanceClimate risk and sustainable finance
  • 2026-04-24United StatesFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

    Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City releases April Services Survey showing slower Tenth District services growth and slightly higher expectations

    The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s April Services Survey reports continued but moderating services activity growth in the Tenth District, alongside a slight uptick in expectations for future activity. Nearly three-quarters of firms cited higher transportation costs, with most passing through only a small share of energy-related cost increases to customers. The survey also introduces new Census X-13 ARIMA-SEATS seasonal adjustment factors, slightly revising historical indexes to be used through 2025.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-04-24United StatesOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency

    Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issues interim final rule clarifying bank fee authority and order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act

    The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued an interim final rule and order clarifying that national banks and Federal savings associations may charge certain fees under federal law, whether set by the bank or a third party. The order confirms that federal law preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which the OCC said would otherwise create a complex and potentially destabilizing standard for OCC‑regulated banks and payment card systems, particularly if replicated by other states.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-04-24Dominican RepublicPensions Superintendency (SIPEN)

    Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency awards the Aquí Sabemos de Pensiones seal to Farmacia Los Hidalgos after training over 70% of staff on the Dominican Pension System

    The Pensions Superintendency of the Dominican Republic (SIPEN) awarded Farmacia Los Hidalgos its “Aquí Sabemos de Pensiones” seal after the company trained more than 70% of its employees on the Dominican Pension System. SIPEN highlighted the role of employers in pension education and said it will continue working with companies and institutions to improve workers’ understanding of the system that safeguards their retirement savings.

    Financial literacy & educationCapacity building
  • 2026-04-24MoroccoMoroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)

    Moroccan Insurance Authority ACAPS receives USD 510,000 African Development Bank grant to expand InsurTech and inclusive insurance

    The Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS) has signed a USD 510,000 grant agreement with the African Development Bank’s African Digital Financial Inclusion Facility, adding USD 170,000 of its own funds, to promote innovative technologies and strengthen financial inclusion in Morocco’s insurance sector, especially for women and youth. The programme will co-develop solutions with market participants to improve accessibility, transparency and suitability of insurance products, support InsurTech integration and provide technical assistance to traditional operators. It is part of Morocco’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy, including awareness-raising, product diversification and adapting regulation to support innovation and new distribution channels.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-04-24EthiopiaMinistry of Finance (Ethiopia)

    Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance launches the Ethiopian Integrated Sustainable Financing Framework and Country Platform

    Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance launched the Ethiopian Integrated Sustainable Financing Framework and a Country Platform to align domestic and international financing with national development priorities and mobilise funding for high-impact projects. The framework, an outcome of Ethiopia’s eight-year reform agenda, will be implemented via the Country Platform and monitored through a Sector Working Group Milestone Tracker, focusing on domestic resource mobilisation, capital markets, public-private partnerships, blended finance and diaspora instruments.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-24Costa RicaCentral Bank of Costa Rica

    Central Bank of Costa Rica reiterates it cannot regulate or supervise commodity exchanges and urges swift passage of a regulation bill

    The Central Bank of Costa Rica clarified it lacks legal authority to regulate or supervise commodity exchanges, brokerage posts, or other securities market participants, and that its role is limited to “vigilance” over commodity exchanges under Article 400(c) of the Commercial Code. It stressed this vigilance excludes setting or enforcing binding rules, supervising compliance, imposing sanctions, or overseeing brokerage posts, which are regulated by the exchanges themselves. The Bank called draft law No. 24.781 on commodity exchange regulation necessary to close this legal gap and urged its prompt enactment.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket infrastructure
  • 2026-04-24ChileChile Financial Market Commission

    Chile's Financial Market Commission appoints Conecta Mayor UC to its Civil Society Council

    The Chile Financial Market Commission has expanded its 2026 Civil Society Council by incorporating Conecta Mayor UC through Exempt Resolution No. 3,948 at the Council’s first meeting of the year. The autonomous advisory body, chaired by CMF Chairwoman Catherine Tornel, brings together unions, non-governmental organizations, academics and CMF members to provide stakeholder input on regulatory initiatives, financial education, market development and financial inclusion.

    Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureOther
  • 2026-04-24NetherlandsDutch Authority for the Financial Markets

    Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets appoints Richard Doornbosch as executive board member for capital markets and accountancy

    The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has appointed Richard Doornbosch to its executive board from 1 September 2026, with responsibility for supervision of audit and financial reporting quality and the integrity and resilience of capital markets. His four-year appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Jos Heuvelman, and from that date the board will comprise chair Laura van Geest, Hanzo van Beusekom, Marije Lely and Richard Doornbosch.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-24United StatesU.S. Securities & Exchange Commission

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner calls for regulatory restraint to support private capital formation

    A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner, speaking at the SEC’s International Institute on Capital Formation, advocated a market-led approach in which regulation enables private markets to match investors with entrepreneurs rather than governments directing capital. The Commissioner characterised “good regulation” as fostering investor confidence to fund “talented strangers,” ensuring non-arbitrary administration and enforcement, and preserving multiple financing pathways such as accelerators, angel investors, venture capital and crowdfunding.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretation
  • 2026-04-24CanadaOffice of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions

    Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions narrows near term priorities to credit risk management and senior leader accountability

    The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has refocused its near-term non-financial priorities on credit risk management and senior leader accountability, following a review of its agenda and risks in its Annual Risk Outlook. It has removed 52 documents and over 600 pages of redundant guidance, is advancing capital and liquidity guideline updates that would lower capital requirements for certain Corporate SME, commercial and infrastructure exposures, and is taking a measured approach to artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and integrity and security risks including fraud, cyber risk and foreign interference.

    SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitRisk managementPrudential risks
  • 2026-04-24KazakhstanAgency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan

    Kazakhstan's Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market spotlights anti-fraud and responsible borrowing at Financial Navigator forum

    The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported on a “Financial Navigator: Path to Trust and Safety” youth forum in Almaty under the Fingramota.kz financial literacy initiative. The event focused on responsible credit use, personal finance, basic investing, and countering financial fraud and “dropper” activity, including input from the National Bank’s Anti-fraud Centre and the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Cybercrime Department.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education