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2026-04-23•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a statement from Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould on the Community Bank Leverage Ratio final rule, which allows community banks to opt into a simpler capital adequacy measure to reduce regulatory burden. The statement emphasizes regulatory flexibility for community banks while maintaining safety and soundness and situates the rule within broader targeted regulatory relief, without specifying an implementation timeline.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyRegulatory burden
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2026-04-23•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic’s Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN) reported a meeting between Superintendent Francisco A. Torres and Dr. Francesco Briganti of the Cross Border Benefits Alliance-Europe and the Employee Benefits and Welfare Institute to discuss challenges, trends and opportunities for the Dominican pension system. Discussions focused on pension fund sustainability, innovation, investment, governance and global sector developments, with SIPEN positioning the exchange as input to potential system improvements and better worker outcomes.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-23•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule revising the community bank leverage ratio framework to expand use of a simplified capital measure instead of risk-based capital ratios. Adopted as proposed in November 2025, the rule lowers the leverage ratio threshold from 9% to 8% and extends the non-compliance grace period from two to four quarters, while still requiring a ratio significantly above the standard for community banks.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyRegulatory burden
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2026-04-23•Sweden•Ministry of Finance (Sweden)
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to align national law with the revised EU Capital Requirements Directive, introducing new supervisory rules for banks, credit market companies, very large investment firms and certain holding companies. The bill would require non-EEA firms to obtain authorisation to provide core banking services via Swedish branches and extend fit-and-proper and suitability assessments to additional senior role-holders. Most changes would apply from 1 July 2026, with the new authorisation requirement for non-EEA branches effective from 11 January 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacySupervision process and methodologies
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2026-04-23•United States•New York State Department of Financial Services
The New York State Department of Financial Services reported that state agencies secured more than USD 237.7 million in consumer recoveries and restitution in 2025, including a record 51,000 consumer complaints resolved involving banks, insurers and other financial service providers. The update also highlighted enforcement actions by other agencies, including wage theft recoveries, penalties and expanded powers for the New York State Department of Labor, as well as consumer refunds and telemarketing enforcement by the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-23•Europe•Single Resolution Board
The Single Resolution Board outlined how the newly effective Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance package is expected to deepen cooperation with deposit guarantee schemes in crisis management. It highlighted strengthened legal requirements for cooperation and information exchange, clearer expectations on sharing resolution planning information, earlier engagement via a “DGS bridge”, and a clearer delineation of roles and tools. The Single Resolution Board signalled a shift toward a more structured relationship with deposit guarantee schemes and earlier stakeholder involvement in line with its Vision 2028 approach.
Policy & regulationCooperationRecovery and resolution
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2026-04-23•Cayman Islands•Ministry of Finance & Economic Development (Cayman Islands)
The Cayman Islands Ministry of Finance and Economic Development met with CCRIF SPC board representatives to review the jurisdiction’s parametric insurance policies, receive updates and discuss matters of interest to the Cayman Islands Government. The engagement, held alongside CCRIF’s quarterly board meetings, was the first in-person meeting with Minister Rolston Anglin since his appointment after the April 2025 General Elections.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-04-23•Europe•European Financial Reporting Advisory Group
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has launched a survey inviting financial statement preparers to provide feedback on the International Accounting Standards Board’s proposals on Risk Mitigation Accounting. The exercise aims to identify significant implementation or application issues, assess the need for additional guidance, and estimate the effort required to implement and apply the proposed model.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-04-23•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority said its chairman chaired the 20th annual meeting of the Council of the Union of Arab Securities Authorities in Tunis. The council approved its 2026 to 2030 strategic plan and signed a roadmap to activate anti-money laundering cooperation under the 2015 memorandum between the Algeria Market Authority and Tunisia's Financial Market Council. The rotating presidency passed to Tunisia's Financial Market Council for 2026 to 2027.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationAML and CFT
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2026-04-23•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved the appointment of Andrey Nikolayevich Dyachenko as deputy chair and member of the management board of JSC Bank VTB Kazakhstan. The decision was formalized under Protocol No. 26/BVU/T dated 20 April 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-23•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported a 12‑month cumulative goods trade surplus of USD 38,869 million to February 2026, with a monthly surplus of USD 4,189 million in February, USD 1,923 million higher than a year earlier. February exports rose 38.2% year on year to USD 8,988 million, outpacing a 13.3% increase in imports to USD 4,799 million and resulting in a January–February surplus of USD 8,732 million. The terms of trade index increased 36.2% year on year in February to 201.7, driven by higher export prices, particularly for gold, copper and fishmeal, and slightly lower import prices.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-23•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority has announced that, from 15 July 2026, the banker’s oath will apply to “banking service providers” working at banking and investment services agents for a credit institution. The scope covers senior management, responsible managers, agents registered as natural persons, and all other staff directly involved in banking activities or services, with the newsletter highlighting related operational and registration requirements.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-04-23•Jordan•Jordan Securities Commission
The Jordan Securities Commission hosted judges from various courts to strengthen cooperation and institutional integration with the judiciary and enhance judicial understanding of capital market operations and securities-related cases. Discussions covered the role and structure of Jordan’s capital market, the legal framework for securities and key instruments such as shares, bonds and sukuk, and supervision, inspection and transaction settlement mechanisms including margin trading and cash transactions.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingDomestic cooperation
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2026-04-23•Burundi•Bank of the Republic of Burundi
The Bank of the Republic of Burundi has launched “BurundiPay”, a 24/7 instant payment system enabling real-time transfers between bank accounts and mobile wallets. Developed with support from the Project to Support the Foundations of the Digital Economy, the interoperable platform links commercial banks, microfinance institutions and payment institutions, and is positioned as part of broader payments-modernisation reforms to support financial inclusion and reduce cash usage.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-04-23•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan held a training session for media representatives on open banking to enhance awareness of its basic concepts and role in the financial sector. The session outlined planned domestic implementation of open banking and open finance, the evolving regulatory framework and international practice, and highlighted objectives to foster competition, innovation, accessibility, transparency and efficiency.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-23•Global•Ceres
Ceres moderated a forum with six candidates for California Insurance Commissioner on climate risk, insurance affordability, the California FAIR Plan, resiliency measures and the future of the state’s insurance market. The discussion, held during SF Climate Week, focused on the growth of the FAIR Plan, the Wildfire Prepared Home program and insurance data collection amid insurer retrenchment from high-risk markets and an estimated USD 250 billion in damages from the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
OtherClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-04-23•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission reported that the Federal Court has dismissed its proceedings against Nuix Limited, rejecting allegations of breaches of continuous disclosure obligations and misleading investors in relation to reaffirmed financial forecasts following its December 2020 IPO. The Court also dismissed ASIC’s claims that Nuix’s board breached directors’ duties by failing to prevent misleading statements and continuous disclosure breaches.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsDisclosures
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2026-04-23•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported on a Brussels meeting between Governor Anca Dragu and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood on Moldova’s financial-sector reforms for EU integration. Discussions covered macroeconomic conditions and monetary policy, central bank independence and governance, implementation of the EU-supported Reform Agenda, payments modernisation including SEPA integration and the MIA instant payments system, and alignment of financial regulation and supervision with EU legislation, including the goal of EU equivalence for Moldova’s banking prudential framework.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesDomestic cooperation
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2026-04-23•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Cambodian senator Kok An and 28 associated individuals and entities for operating Cambodia-based scam compounds involved in large-scale digital asset investment fraud targeting U.S. victims. The action, taken under Executive Order 13694 as amended in furtherance of Executive Order 14390, blocks their property and interests in property, extends restrictions via the 50 percent ownership rule, and broadly prohibits U.S. persons from dealings with designated parties absent authorization, with penalties for violations.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsNew sanctions designations
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2026-04-23•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 23 individuals and entities in a synthetic opioid procurement network tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, targeting India-based chemical suppliers, Latin America-based brokers and importers, and cartel-linked actors across the fentanyl and methamphetamine supply chain. The designations, issued under Executive Orders 14059 and 13224 as amended, block U.S.-jurisdiction property and interests in property, extend restrictions via the 50 percent ownership rule, and expose U.S. persons and foreign financial institutions to penalties and secondary sanctions risk for significant dealings with designated parties.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsNew sanctions designations
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2026-04-23•Canada•Alberta Securities Commission
The Canadian Securities Administrators adopted amendments to National Instrument 23-101 Trading Rules to reduce the maximum active trading fee for executing orders in U.S. inter-listed securities priced at CAD 1.00 or more to CAD 0.0017, extending this cap to all such securities. The changes apply to securities listed on both a Canadian recognized exchange and a U.S. registered national securities exchange, and are accompanied by Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization amendments to align Canadian trading increments for certain U.S. inter-listed securities with U.S. minimum pricing increments.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTrading
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2026-04-23•Canada•Canadian Securities Administrators
The Canadian Securities Administrators adopted final amendments to its trading rules to lower and harmonize the maximum active trading fee for executing orders in U.S. inter-listed securities priced at CAD 1.00 or more to CAD 0.0017, and will monitor the impact for potential further changes. In a related move, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization amended trading increments to align Canadian minimum pricing increments for certain U.S. inter-listed securities with equivalent U.S. increments.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTrading
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2026-04-23•Canada•Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada has issued a Special Bulletin on money laundering linked to extortion targeting Canada’s South Asian diaspora, to help entities subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act detect related activity and file suspicious transaction reports. FINTRAC notes that since early 2026 it has produced over 100 extortion-related financial intelligence disclosures for law enforcement, exceeding the total for the previous two years and covering more than 300 subjects and over 63,000 transactions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-04-23•Canada•Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada detailed intensified financial intelligence and supervisory efforts against extortion, fentanyl trafficking, fraud and other organized crime, including a special bulletin on extortion and violence targeting Canada’s South Asian diaspora and expanded oversight of higher-risk sectors such as virtual currency services. Operational updates included over 100 financial intelligence disclosures related to extortion this year, more than 300 disclosures linked to illicit opioids and transnational criminal organizations since January 2025, revocation of over 150 money services business registrations since March, and an administrative monetary penalty of over CAD 176 million against a virtual currency services business. FINTRAC also outlined new powers under the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, including joining the Financial Institutions Supervisory Committee, a universal enrolment program for regulated entities, a strengthened administrative monetary penalties framework, and authority to issue public Compliance Orders with penalties of up to CAD 30 million or three percent of global revenues.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-04-23•Global•Financial Action Task Force
The Financial Action Task Force published a mutual evaluation report finding Italy’s anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and counter-proliferation financing framework generally strong and effective, with robust national risk understanding, coordination, financial intelligence use and asset recovery, including over EUR 7 billion confiscated. However, the report highlights significant shortcomings in access to beneficial ownership information, uneven preventive measures across designated non-financial businesses and professions, weaker compliance among virtual asset service providers, and sanctions that are often limited, non-dissuasive and delayed. Italy has been placed in regular follow-up with a three-year roadmap of recommended actions and must report back on progress.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsAML and CFT
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2026-04-23•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority published an Opinion on the European Commission’s proposed amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards on operational risk requirements under the Capital Requirements Regulation, warning that two changes could undermine consistency, transparency and supervisory effectiveness. It opposes allowing institutions to combine accounting and prudential boundary approaches for the business indicator and limiting notification obligations on changes to the prudential boundary approach, while supporting other amendments that enhance readability and legal certainty.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretation
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2026-04-23•France•Bank of France
The Bank of France has published issue 66 of the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority review, highlighting a customer protection event for banks and insurers and the ACPR’s work on complaints handling in banking and insurance. The issue also covers outreach on post-quantum cryptography, a new study on life insurance in France in 2025, and the ACPR Chair seminar.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsComplaints and dispute resolutionQuantum computing
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2026-04-23•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority is conducting public outreach on insurance during the 62nd anniversary celebrations of the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in West Zanzibar. Through a dedicated booth at the Mao Zedong grounds, the authority is providing education on the role, functioning and benefits of insurance to raise awareness and encourage its use for managing disasters and other risks.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-23•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market outlined its approach to submitting International Financial Reporting Standards financial statements in XBRL via the Collection Centre, confirming that from 2026 it will receive reports exclusively through this channel, which will constitute submission to the Commission. The roundtable also addressed practical filing issues, including use of the electronic cabinet, electronic signatures, file validation, publication of reports on companies’ websites, and requirements for audit opinions and notes.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-04-23•Germany•BaFin
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) issued Supervisory Notice 03/2026 on how it will assess and approve securities prospectuses from 5 June 2026 under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980, interpreted to align with Level I changes to the Prospectus Regulation introduced by the EU Listing Act until the amended delegated regulation applies. BaFin will apply a Level I‑conform interpretation by importing sufficiently specific new requirements, including for equity prospectuses a two‑year look‑back for historical financial information, inclusion of the management report, and removal of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the capitalization and indebtedness overview, while allowing voluntary application of draft Level II changes.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-23•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia reported that it ranked first out of 178 central banks in the latest Gender Balance Index published by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, up from tenth place a year earlier. It highlighted that women hold more than 57% of key management positions, including the governor and both vice-governors, and stated it will continue to support leadership development and equal opportunities across decision-making levels.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentDiversity and inclusion
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2026-04-23•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia has opened official discussions with an International Monetary Fund mission for the third review of Serbia’s economic programme under the IMF’s Policy Coordination Instrument. Talks, led by Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković and IMF mission chief Annette Kyobe, will focus on recent macroeconomic developments, outlook and risks, and progress on programme implementation and reforms under this advisory, non-financing instrument.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-04-23•Seychelles•Central Bank of Seychelles
The Central Bank of Seychelles has published its Board and Committee Charters, clarifying the roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes of the Board of Directors and its Committees to support governance and oversight. Board Committees, including the Audit and Risk Committee and the Human Resources Committee, are composed of Non-Executive Directors and operate independently from management, while the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, composed entirely of independent members, proposes candidates and remuneration for Non-Executive Directors for submission to the President via the Governor.
Institutional developmentGovernanceOrganizational structure
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2026-04-23•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defence of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF) warned about former employees and other intermediaries offering paid services to manage complaints or disputes with financial institutions. CONDUSEF reiterated that all its procedures and advisory services are free, that no former employee or private party is authorised to obtain preferential treatment or guaranteed outcomes, and urged users to rely on official channels and not share personal or financial data with third parties.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-23•Malta•Malta Financial Services Authority
The Malta Financial Services Authority has warned that Auto Capital Buzz and/or Auto Bit Buzz, operating via autocapitalbuzz.com, is an apparent clone of MFSA-licensed Alchemy Markets Ltd and is not authorised to provide financial services in or from Malta. The authority stressed that the clone has no association with Alchemy Markets Ltd and urged the public not to transact with it on matters within the scope of the Investment Services Act.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityFraud and scams
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2026-04-23•Uzbekistan•Ministry of Finance (Republic of Uzbekistan)
The Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan joined a Green Climate Fund and UNDP roundtable in Astana on climate investment in Central Asia, outlining reforms to support a green economy and attract green investment. Discussions focused on scaling climate finance for mitigation and adaptation, expanding private-sector participation and public-private partnerships, and advancing electric transport, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon trading and energy sector reforms.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
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2026-04-23•Uzbekistan•Ministry of Finance (Republic of Uzbekistan)
The Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan has brought into force a bilateral agreement with the IFRS Foundation to support implementation, publication and translation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, creating a legal and institutional basis for domestic adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board standards. The agreement aligns with Presidential Decision PQ-282, under which public interest entities will implement the standards from 1 January 2027, and Uzbekistan has joined the IFRS Jurisdictional Adopters Working Group.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAccounting and financial reportingClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-04-23•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance confirmed receipt of a seventh Recovery and Resilience Facility disbursement of EUR 1.18bn and discussed remaining steps to deliver its almost EUR 36bn RRF plan with European Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis. Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis linked better-than-expected 2025 fiscal results to new support measures of EUR 800m, while both sides underlined the need to accelerate implementation of outstanding RRF measures and maintain the agreed expenditure path amid energy price risks.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-23•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority joined the 20th Annual Meeting of the Union of Arab Securities Authorities, where members reviewed the union’s 2026 to 2030 strategic plan, Articles of Association and 2025 annual report. The meeting also covered cross-border activity and market risk guidelines, discussed a cybersecurity readiness guideline, launched the Smart Investor Guide and adopted the 2026 training plan.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationSupervisory colleges
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2026-04-23•Portugal•Portuguese Securities Commission (CMVM)
The Portuguese Securities Commission concluded five administrative offence proceedings in the first quarter of 2026, imposing three fines totaling EUR 50,000 and two reprimands. It opened seven new cases and had 55 proceedings ongoing at the end of March, with statutory auditors and financial intermediation accounting for the largest shares.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTAuditingDisclosures
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2026-04-23•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration has issued a Request for Information seeking input from credit unions on opportunities to enhance and streamline its data collections, focusing on the 5300 Call Report, 5310 Corporate Call Report, and Form 4501A Profile. The RFI seeks feedback on improving data used to monitor credit unions’ financial condition and key institutional information as part of efforts to simplify reporting requirements and reduce compliance burden.
Policy & regulationOtherRegulatory reporting
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2026-04-23•Morocco•Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)
The Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS) marked its tenth anniversary with a conference reviewing strengthened prudential and market conduct supervision, including risk-based supervision, enhanced vulnerability analysis, and reinforced policyholder and beneficiary protection. ACAPS highlighted its role in supporting national social protection reforms, including universalization of social protection and pension reform, and signalled continued focus on sector resilience, market practices, and risk management amid emerging challenges. It also unveiled a new visual identity to improve the consistency and clarity of its communications.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOperational excellence
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2026-04-23•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
The Qatar Central Bank reported that its Governor met with the UK Prime Minister’s Chief Business, Investment and Trade Adviser to review bilateral cooperation. Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in the financial and banking sectors.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-23•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met with Blackstone Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Schwarzman. They exchanged views on China and global economic and financial conditions, as well as China-United States economic and trade relations.
OtherCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-23•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan published results of its 23 April 2026 foreign exchange intervention purchase auction, reporting a weighted average rate of 9.4395 USD/TJS for satisfied bids. Eight participants took part, with satisfied orders ranging from USD 0.5 million to USD 6 million.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsOther
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2026-04-23•Global•Bank for International Settlements - Financial Stability Institute
The BIS Financial Stability Institute says many large cryptoasset service providers now act as multifunction intermediaries performing bank- and prime broker-like roles without equivalent prudential safeguards, and should be regulated as financial intermediaries via a mix of entity- and activity-based rules. It flags deposit-like “earn” products, leverage-driven margin lending and derivatives, and related liquidity, maturity, credit and collateral transformation risks, worsened by volatility, opacity and lack of safety nets. Policy options include consolidated supervision, capital and liquidity requirements, governance and risk standards, stress testing, margin floors, customer asset protection and possible activity limits, but face legal, cross-border, resource and data constraints.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsFintech and insurtechPrudential risks
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2026-04-23•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued an alert highlighting scams reported by five banks involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and phishing instant messages. It reiterated that banks do not send embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS, and advised affected individuals to contact their bank and the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-04-23•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency has authorised Zagreb-based WHITE TECH to operate as a crypto-asset service provider under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and Croatia’s implementing act, permitting it to offer exchange, transfer, custody and administration of crypto-assets. WHITE TECH will be entered in Hanfa’s register of authorised crypto-asset service providers and supervised for its crypto-asset activities, having previously been registered as a virtual asset service provider under anti-money laundering legislation.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-23•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency adopted amendments to rulebooks governing mandatory pension funds and their managers, covering Central Register interactions, governance, reporting to Parliament, member disclosures, marketing, and pension company reporting. It also issued a supervisory warning with remediation requirements to the Croatian branch of Vereinigte Hagelversicherung VVaG, authorised new and restructured investment funds and ETFs, and licensed WHITE TECH as a crypto-asset service provider alongside several board and insurance distribution appointments.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-23•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain published an interview with its Deputy Governor focused on the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants.
OtherAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-04-23•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has issued its third update on the European Accessibility Act, clarifying expectations for financial firms on evidencing, embedding and monitoring digital accessibility, and highlighting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines levels A and AA as mandatory benchmarks. The authority announced a forthcoming compliance review of firms’ websites and other digital services against WCAG criteria and called for more specific non-conformity notifications to support supervisory assessment.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretation
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2026-04-23•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile published preliminary 2025 regional national accounts, reporting GDP growth of 2.5%, household consumption up 2.7%, and exports up 4.6%. Growth was broad-based, led by commerce, personal services, manufacturing, and business services, while mining and electricity, gas and water weighed on activity. The Bank also revised regional GDP and household consumption for 2023–2025 using updated national accounts, new quarterly data, and refreshed administrative and survey sources.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-23•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland reported that M3 money supply increased by PLN 42.7bn in March 2026 to PLN 2,804.4bn, mainly driven by higher household deposits and other claims, and a rise in cash in circulation. Within M3, household deposits and other claims rose by PLN 19.1bn to PLN 1,480.9bn and money in circulation increased by PLN 8.4bn to PLN 468.0bn, while on the counterparts side net debt of central government entities grew by PLN 10.1bn to PLN 627.9bn and debt of other financial institutions, households and non-financial corporations also increased.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-04-23•Liechtenstein•Finance Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Finance published a Q&A with H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein on how the jurisdiction’s Personal and Company Law underpins its appeal for cross-border wealth structuring, highlighting a century of continuity in its codified framework for foundations, trusts and companies aligned with European and international regulatory expectations. The discussion underscores flexible governance and succession arrangements, participation in international information exchange frameworks, recognised compliance standards, and a broad financial-centre ecosystem, including links to sustainability, philanthropy and Liechtenstein’s position in the European Economic Area.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-04-23•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece reported that Governor Yannis Stournaras met European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis in Athens to discuss international economic developments, the outlook for Europe, the euro area and Greece, the euro’s international role, and the digital euro project. Stournaras called for accelerated European integration, reduced market fragmentation, and deeper financial and fiscal union, while Dombrovskis said the European Commission expects Greece to maintain growth in 2026 driven by its Recovery and Resilience Plan, subject to prudent fiscal policy and external risks.
Policy & regulationCooperationEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-23•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank Banking Supervision has updated its public list of supervised entities under the Single Supervisory Mechanism, confirming 111 significant entities under direct supervision as of 1 March 2026. The revised list reflects changes in group structures, including Eurobank S.A. becoming the highest level of consolidation, several reclassifications and name changes, the classification of 365.bank, a.s. as significant within KBC Group NV, and an Italian cooperative bank merger resulting in Banca Colli Albani e Nettuno Credito Cooperativo.
SupervisionOtherLicence approval
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2026-04-23•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam used the Vietnam–Korea Financial Cooperation Forum in Hanoi to formalise new bilateral banking and payments cooperation, licensing Industrial Bank of Korea as a 100% foreign-owned bank in Vietnam and witnessing a payments agreement between the Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam. Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh highlighted the need for modern, safe and efficient financial and payment infrastructure amid geopolitical and economic risks, with discussions on cross-border payments connectivity, payment system modernisation and non-performing loan resolution.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-23•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reiterated its 2026 monetary policy stance of proactive, flexible management coordinated with reasonably expanded, targeted fiscal and other macro policies, while prioritising inflation control to support macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth. In discussions with Shinhan Bank Korea, it underscored Vietnam’s high growth ambitions and investment needs, encouraged greater support for capital flows and foreign direct investment, and noted Shinhan’s plans to expand capital, upgrade digital infrastructure, and enhance risk management in Vietnam.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksOther
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2026-04-23•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam launched a cross-border QR payment service linking Vietnam and South Korea, operated by Vietnam National Payment Corporation with GLN International, BIDV and Hana Bank. It enables over 115 million GLN users to make real-time payments in won at hundreds of thousands of VIETQRGlobal points in Vietnam, under a 2023 innovation MoU with South Korea’s Financial Services Commission. The Payment Department urged completion of the “Vietnam outbound” connection for Vietnamese QR payments in South Korea and noted NAPAS’s plans to expand QR linkages with other countries.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border payments
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2026-04-23•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam outlined its role in implementing the 2026–2035 National Target Programme, steering banking credit toward rural development, sustainable poverty reduction and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. It has directed credit institutions to support agriculture and rural development, compiled statistics on credit resources, and is drafting a new Government decree on preferential credit at the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies to replace Decree No. 28/2022/ND-CP.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-23•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority warns about rising social media promotion of complex, high-risk investments and reminds that personalised recommendations are regulated investment advice requiring authorisation. It stresses that unauthorised marketing, inadequate risk disclosure, and misleading or undisclosed paid promotions are prohibited, and highlights contracts for difference, foreign exchange, futures, crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies as frequently promoted high-risk instruments where investors may lose all funds.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-23•Congo•Congo Insurance Regulation and Control Authority
The Congo Insurance Regulation and Control Authority reported that its Deputy Director General, Fanny Mbilo, has urged insurance company leaders to strengthen their compliance frameworks as part of efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s insurance sector. Speaking at an awareness session on 15 April 2026 linked to the “grey list” theme, she highlighted the role of robust compliance as a performance lever for the industry.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-04-23•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan has reissued the licence of JSC “Centras Life” Life Insurance Company to conduct insurance and reinsurance activities in the life insurance line. The licence was reissued following the company’s name change from JSC “Kommesk-Life” Life Insurance Company under an order signed by the Agency’s Deputy Chair on 22 April 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-23•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan issued consumer guidance on credit card use, emphasising timely full repayment within the 30–60 day grace period to avoid interest and unnecessary costs. The note warns against cash withdrawals and card-to-card transfers from credit cards due to commissions and interest, and recommends leveraging cashback and bonuses, strengthening card security, and planning large purchases early in the billing cycle.
Financial literacy & educationPayments and payment systems
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2026-04-23•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
The Ministry of Finance of Angola has approved a new legal framework strengthening corporate governance requirements for issuing companies and the regime for public offers of securities, while enhancing capital market supervision. The measures expand the supervisory role of the Capital Markets Commission, tighten transparency and disclosure obligations, reinforce investor protection, align with international practices and operating rules for regulated markets and multilateral trading facilities, and introduce stricter measures against illicit conduct including market abuse and manipulation of inside information.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governanceSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-23•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has approved new prudential rules requiring existing and new non-bank credit organisations established as commercial legal entities to maintain minimum capital of AZN 1 million. The central bank revoked the licence of “Optimal Finance non-bank credit organisation” LLC for failing to meet this requirement and to comply with mandatory supervisory instructions, and ordered its cessation of operations and liquidation in accordance with the Civil Code.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-23•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission announced a EUR 1.2 billion investment package under the Ukraine Investment Framework to support priority infrastructure, energy resilience, dual-use industries and expanded financing for Ukrainian SMEs. The package includes a new cooperation programme on emerging and disruptive technologies with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, energy and critical infrastructure investments with Eximbanka and Slovak Aid, and SME support programmes with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, aiming to unlock additional lending and project financing.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-04-23•Sri Lanka•Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published audited financial information for the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme for 2025, showing total income of LKR 41.2 billion, a surplus after tax of LKR 24.0 billion and total comprehensive income of LKR 24.3 billion. As at 31 December 2025, the fund reported total assets of LKR 226.0 billion, total liabilities of LKR 52.7 billion and total equity of LKR 173.2 billion, with an investment portfolio of LKR 179.6 billion in local currency and LKR 41.3 billion in foreign currency securities. Liabilities included LKR 40.3 billion payable to the International Development Association and a LKR 5.6 billion compensation provision.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-04-23•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that March 2026 monetary aggregates and financial institutions’ loans and investments continued to expand, with money supply growth accelerating on the back of faster bank lending and investment. On a daily average basis, M1B and M2 rose 0.23% and 0.46% month on month, with annual growth at 7.83% and 5.79% respectively, while total outstanding loans and investments of monetary financial institutions grew 0.85% in March and 7.64% year on year at end-March.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-04-23•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) and regional AML/CFT bodies convened a Joint Forum of Supervisory Authorities and the Private Sector under the theme “Reasonable Balance and Trust-Based Dialogue” to examine how financial crime controls can keep pace with evolving risks. Participants discussed digital banks, artificial intelligence, virtual assets, proportional supervision of DNFBPs, terrorist financing risks, and international cooperation. MENAFATF’s Executive Secretary stressed stronger compliance cultures, highlighting gaps in risk awareness, training, information-sharing, and the need for guidance and joint risk assessments.
SupervisionCooperationAML and CFTCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-23•France•Bank of France
The Bank of France and the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority warned that advances in cryptographically relevant quantum computers could, over the medium term, break current cryptographic protections used across the financial sector and urged institutions to plan migration to post-quantum cryptography. The note emphasises “harvest now, decrypt later” risks, identifies governance, asset inventory, data sensitivity and crypto-agility as core elements of a long-term migration programme, and aligns with G7 and European post-quantum roadmaps targeting dominant adoption by 2030. The ACPR has launched a 2026 interview cycle with financial sector participants and encourages proactive internal roadmaps, resilience testing and participation in standard-setting.
SupervisionAlerts
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2026-04-23•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury has launched an expanded initiative to reconnect young people with unclaimed Child Trust Funds, combining a renewed awareness campaign with targeted outreach by HM Revenue and Customs. HM Revenue and Customs will write to all 21-year-olds with unclaimed accounts, while the Economic Secretary to the Treasury has convened a roundtable with Child Trust Fund providers to explore further coordinated measures.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-23•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority published a benchmarking report on diversity practices and gender pay gaps in management bodies of 867 credit institutions and investment firms in the EU, Liechtenstein and Iceland, based on end-2024 data. The report highlights persistent under-representation of women in executive roles, ongoing gender pay gaps and a positive correlation between gender-balanced executive boards and higher profitability. The authority will continue monitoring and plans to streamline data collection and improve data quality to publish benchmarking results closer to the reference date.
ResearchDiversity and inclusion
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2026-04-23•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking expressions of interest to renew membership of its Secondary Markets Advisory Committee, which supports its work on wholesale secondary markets across equities, derivatives, fixed income and commodity derivatives. The committee advises on reforms to improve competition, consumer protection and market integrity, identifies market developments affecting secondary markets, and provides data and analysis to support policy, with 25 senior members appointed in a personal capacity for two-year terms.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsHiring and recruitment
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2026-04-23•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority’s Financial Adviser Survey shows a broadly stable UK advice market serving over 4.1 million clients and advising on about GBP 1 trillion of assets, despite a 15% fall in authorised firms since 2021. It highlights continued consolidation, a steady adviser population of around 31,000, low female representation at 18%, and advice concentrated among older, wealthier consumers, with about 9% of UK adults receiving regulated advice. Nearly a third of firms are considering simplified advice propositions to expand access, and the FCA reports positive engagement with the Consumer Duty.
ResearchFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-04-23•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The UK Financial Conduct Authority issued a statement to law firms and claims management companies potentially challenging its motor finance redress scheme, instructing them to explain likely delays to clients, offer contract exits, and consider waiving fees. The authority reiterated that the free scheme is intended to return GBP 7.5bn to consumers, covering over 12 million agreements from 2007 to 2024, and warned that using representatives could reduce compensation by up to 36% and expose consumers to additional costs and scams.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-23•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a final notice censuring Sapia Partners LLP for failing to implement adequate safeguards to protect client money linked to WealthTek’s activities, but did not impose a financial penalty given Sapia’s cooperation and agreement to fund remediation. Sapia will make a voluntary payment of GBP 19,637,950, of which GBP 19.1m will go to WealthTek’s administrators and GBP 500,000 to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, to address shortfalls in client funds. The FCA reiterated firms’ obligations under Principle 10 and the Client Assets Sourcebook and noted ongoing criminal proceedings against WealthTek’s former principal partner.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsClient asset custody and safekeeping
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2026-04-23•United Kingdom•Prudential Regulation Authority
The Prudential Regulation Authority has issued an April 2026 Low Impact Amendments Consultation proposing targeted changes to its Rulebook, a UK technical standard and several statements of policy to clarify requirements and maintain operability ahead of the 1 January 2027 Basel 3.1 and Capital Requirements Regulation milestones. Proposals include clarifying proportional consolidation in the Groups Part, defining “Pillar 2A requirement”, updating the UK Technical Standard on geographic allocation of credit exposures, making the other systemically important institution designation at least biennial, expanding the O-SII buffer to certain large UK deposit-takers, and reducing the update frequency for “PRA relevant currencies” and risk-free term structures under SoP1/20 to once every three years.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-04-23•United Kingdom•Prudential Regulation Authority
The Prudential Regulation Authority has finalised its Low Impact Amendments Finalisation 2026, confirming changes to regulatory fees and making minor amendments and corrections to the PRA Rulebook and related policy materials. Key measures update invoice due dates for larger fee payers, remove redundant references following revocation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Organisational Regulation, clarify Small Domestic Deposit Taker regime guidance, and refine model risk management supervisory expectations for internal model firms.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory burden
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2026-04-23•Switzerland•Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank reported an interim loss of CHF 0.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026, driven by a CHF 8.2 billion loss on foreign currency positions, partly offset by a CHF 7.8 billion valuation gain on gold holdings and a CHF 40.4 million profit on Swiss franc positions. Foreign currency results reflected strong interest and dividend income but significant price and exchange rate-related losses, while profit on Swiss franc positions mainly stemmed from remuneration of sight deposits and liquidity-absorbing operations.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-04-23•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority has approved Al Rajhi Capital’s public offering of the Al Rajhi Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund, confirming compliance with the Capital Market Law and its Implementing Regulations. The authority clarified that the approval is not a recommendation to subscribe and urged investors to review the fund’s terms, strategy and risk factors or seek further information from the fund manager.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-23•United Arab Emirates•UAE Cabinet
The UAE Cabinet approved a new federal framework to deploy agentic artificial intelligence across government operations, targeting the transition of 50% of government sectors, services and operations to autonomous AI models within two years, supported by unified standards and data policies. Implementation will be overseen by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and a dedicated taskforce, with ministries assessed on AI adoption and complementary measures including a federal Code for Government Services, a Zero Bureaucracy reference model, and new policies on digital records and data sharing.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsArtificial intelligence
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2026-04-23•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank published new statistics and a dashboard showing a sharp contraction in Dutch conduit-sector financial holding companies owned by multinationals, with their number falling from over 14,000 in 2017 to just under 8,000 in 2025 and aggregate balance sheet size declining from 652% to 401% of GDP. DNB attributes the decline mainly to anti-tax-avoidance measures, including withholding taxes on payments to low-tax jurisdictions and the 15% global minimum corporate tax, and notes that the Netherlands remains a major European conduit financing hub, second to Luxembourg.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-04-23•Malta•Malta Financial Services Authority
The Malta Financial Services Authority has launched the “Know Before You Sign” consumer awareness campaign to help consumers understand retirement products, including pensions and insurance-based investment products, before entering long-term commitments. The campaign sets out key questions on product features, market risk, charges, duration and exit options, highlights warning signs such as pressure selling and unclear information, and reiterates consumer rights to clear, fair and not misleading information and sufficient time to review products.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-23•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank of Indonesia’s latest Banking Survey reports continued but slower growth in new loan disbursements in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by consumption loans and tighter lending standards. The Weighted Net Balance for new loan disbursements was 38.74% in the first quarter, with banks expecting a rise to 96.65% and an easing in lending standards in the second quarter. Respondents also anticipate stronger outstanding loan growth through end-2026, supported by a robust economic and monetary outlook and contained credit risk.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-04-23•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austria Financial Market Authority has released a short educational video explaining the nature of stablecoins, associated risks, and key considerations for purchasers. The FMA highlights that stablecoin stability depends on sufficient reserves and investor confidence, and reiterates its role as Austria’s national authority for authorising and supervising stablecoin issuers and crypto-asset service providers under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Financial literacy & educationStablecoins
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2026-04-23•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank of Indonesia has issued the fifth edition of the Market Code of Conduct as the main reference for market ethics standards for Indonesia’s financial market participants, aimed at supporting market credibility, pricing efficiency and investor confidence, and mitigating risks from ethical violations. The new code is the first national framework to incorporate the 2026 Association Cambiste Internationale – Financial Markets Association Handbook and the 2024 FX Global Code, and supports the 2030 Blueprint for Deepening the Money Market and Foreign Exchange Markets.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsMarket development
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2026-04-23•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry published the March 2026 report on consumer price developments in Singapore. The update provides the latest data on inflation dynamics and price trends.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-23•Qatar•Qatar Financial Markets Authority
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority and the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority joined the second International Week of Action led by the UK Financial Conduct Authority to tackle unlawful financial promotions on social media, including by influencers. The Qatari authorities ran awareness campaigns on local scam types and risks from illegal products and services promoted online and said they will keep cooperating with other regulators to strengthen consumer protection and support a secure, transparent financial environment.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-23•Qatar•Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority and the Qatar Financial Markets Authority joined the second International Week of Action, a global campaign led by the UK Financial Conduct Authority to address unlawful financial promotions on social media, including those involving influencers. The authorities ran consumer awareness activities on scam typologies in Qatar and risks from illegal financial products and services, as part of ongoing cross-regulator cooperation and the Third Financial Sector Strategic Plan’s focus on consumer protection and public awareness.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-23•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has reached a no‑admission settlement with PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong under which the firm will set aside HKD 1 billion to compensate eligible independent minority shareholders of China Evergrande Group. The SFC found that Evergrande’s FY2019 and FY2020 financial statements contained materially false or misleading information, with substantial overstatement of revenue and profits, and concluded there was market misconduct and serious breaches of auditors’ professional duties by PwC Hong Kong. Compensation will be distributed under a process overseen by an independent administrator.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAuditing
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2026-04-23•New Zealand•Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has extended its Keeping Cash Local consultation on local cash access, noting strong engagement and that no decisions have been made. It has received more than 4,700 responses, published additional information on the proposals’ legal basis, and signalled further engagement with banks and cash industry participants on potential implementation.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCurrency and cash management
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2026-04-23•New Zealand•New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority reported that the Court has ordered former NZX-listed QEX Logistics Limited to pay NZD 875,000 and its founder, director and chief executive officer Jingjie Xue to pay NZD 175,000, and has banned Xue from being a director of any Financial Markets Conduct reporting entities for three years, for prolonged failures to prepare and file compliant audited annual financial statements. This is the first civil proceeding brought by the FMA for breaches of financial reporting obligations under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, with QEX having been delisted from the NZX and both QEX and Xue cooperating with the investigation.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-04-23•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance said the economy remains stable despite geopolitical tensions and global inflation, citing 5.39% quarterly growth supported by coordinated macroeconomic policies, low inflation, prudent fiscal management and strong external buffers. Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung highlighted fiscal pressures from higher oil prices and outlined measures to improve spending efficiency, maintain targeted energy subsidies and strengthen revenues through tax system digitalisation and natural resource revenue optimisation, alongside structural reforms to boost productivity, investment and investor confidence.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesEconomic data and developmentsGeopolitical risk
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2026-04-23•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has requested 11 named individuals to pay a fee of VND 1,000,000 each to complete the grant of their securities practice certificates, in line with the Ministry of Finance’s Circular 25/2022/TT-BTC. Payments may be made by bank transfer or directly at the Commission, and certificates will be cancelled if not collected within one year of the notice.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-23•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has suspended the exchange office licence of Dirham KTK LLC in Bishkek from 23 April to 2 May 2026 for breaches of Kyrgyz legislation and the National Bank’s regulatory acts. The suspended licence is No. 6912, issued on 16 August 2024.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-04-23•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Batken regional office participated in a cybercrime prevention and public awareness forum organised by Batken City’s Internal Affairs Department. A staff member presented on self-imposed bans on taking out loans, dropper activity, financial pyramid schemes and other forms of cybercrime.
Financial literacy & educationCyber resilienceFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-23•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission has passed its first surveillance audit against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019, confirming continued maintenance of its information security and privacy information management systems. The certification, conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification (Thailand), covers data centre operations and the Insurance Bureau System for non-life and life insurance, and is linked to cyber risk governance, business continuity and compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562.
Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationAuditing
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2026-04-23•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren sent letters to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould and Erebor Bank founder Palmer Luckey seeking information about an Erebor fundraising memo not provided in response to a February 2026 inquiry. She raises concerns that the memo suggests Erebor expected to obtain a national bank charter due to political connections and outlines business-model risks—including lending against crypto assets, private securities and GPUs, and plans to deploy the bank’s own assets into decentralized finance—that were not referenced in the public section of the charter application.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-23•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance held the fourth meeting of the WGBI Standing Monitoring and Investment Attraction Task Force to review foreign capital inflows around the start of WGBI inclusion and respond to feedback from a recent Japan investor-relations programme. The ministry reported smooth inflows since April, with foreign investors’ net purchases of Korean government bonds reaching KRW 8.5 trillion between March 30 and April 21 and contributing to a 25–28 basis point decline in three- to 30-year yields. Authorities will address investor frictions through the task force while closely monitoring inflows and continuing engagement with foreign investors.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border payments