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  • 2026-04-15United StatesU.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

    U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ranking member requests Federal Reserve records on Kevin Warsh’s 2006–2011 tenure and 2008 bailouts

    U.S. Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren has asked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for all records produced or received by former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh from 2006–2011, including documents on the Fed’s 2008 crisis interventions and the ethics waiver allowing Warsh to deal directly with Morgan Stanley. The request, tied to the committee’s review of Warsh’s potential nomination as Fed Chair, cites concerns over his role in actions involving Bear Stearns, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, AIG, and previously unanswered questions.

    OtherFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-15United StatesU.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

    U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ranking member Elizabeth Warren urges CFTC and SEC to investigate well-timed oil futures trades tied to Iran conflict announcements

    Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren responded to reports that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission will investigate “well-timed” oil futures trading ahead of Trump Administration announcements on the Iran conflict. She urged the CFTC and Securities and Exchange Commission to probe potential insider trading by Trump officials, brief Congress and the public on accountability measures, and noted an earlier request with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for an investigation into unusual oil futures trading patterns.

    OtherMarket abuse
  • 2026-04-15ArgentinaArgentina Securities Commission (CNV)

    Argentina Securities Commission updates rules for distributing preliminary prospectuses and other early offering documents

    The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) has adopted General Resolution No. 1129 to update and clarify rules for disseminating information on public offerings via prospectuses, supplements and other preliminary documents, including for automatic authorisation and regimes not requiring prior CNV approval. The resolution standardises the use and legends of preliminary documents, mandates their notification and submission through the TAD platform, reinforces issuer and governance responsibilities for information accuracy, and requires explanations of changes between preliminary and final versions, with preliminary information remaining valid for up to 20 business days if no placement occurs.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
  • 2026-04-15GlobalWorld Bank

    World Bank Group adds the Turkic Investment Fund to its Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership

    The World Bank Group announced that the Turkic Investment Fund has joined the Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership, expanding RAMP’s collaboration platform for public-sector asset managers. As a member, the Fund will access World Bank Group Treasury advisory services and executive training and join RAMP’s global network of central banks, sovereign institutions and international financial institutions focused on governance, risk management and long-term financial sustainability.

    Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingOther
  • 2026-04-15South KoreaBank of Korea

    Bank of Korea releases preliminary March 2026 trade and price indexes with export prices up 16.3% month on month

    The Bank of Korea published preliminary March 2026 Export/Import Price and Trade Indexes, reporting sharp month-on-month increases in export and import prices in KRW terms and a strong year-on-year rise in export values. The Export Price Index rose 16.3% month on month and 28.7% year on year, and the Import Price Index increased 16.1% and 18.4% respectively, with price gains concentrated in manufacturing and mining products and the net barter and income terms of trade indexes up 22.8% and 50.9% year on year.

    Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
  • 2026-04-14BahrainCentral Bank of Bahrain

    Central Bank of Bahrain directs retail banks and financing companies to offer three-month deferrals on loan instalments and credit card payments

    The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued directives to all retail banks and financing companies on deferring loan instalments and credit card payments under its loan deferral and liquidity support program. The three-month deferral covers both principal and interest for eligible individual and corporate customers, with firms required to communicate the deferral procedures to facilitate access and implementation.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
  • 2026-04-14JapanBank of Japan

    Bank of Japan publishes balance sheet with total assets of JPY 661,651,146,409 thousand

    The Bank of Japan published updated balance sheet data showing total assets, total liabilities and net assets of JPY 661,651,146,409, including Japanese government securities of JPY 530,354,354,855, loans of JPY 77,720,000,000, and foreign currency assets of JPY 11,685,221,263. Current deposits stood at JPY 456,106,762,992 and banknotes at JPY 115,874,094,111, while outstanding amounts under the Loan Support Program totalled JPY 49,131,686,080 and loans by specified funds-supplying operations JPY 28,931,300,000.

    Data & statisticsMonetary data
  • 2026-04-14GlobalInstitute of International Bankers

    Institute of International Bankers supports SEC exemption from Treasury trade submission clearing requirement for non-US transactions

    The Institute of International Bankers submitted a comment letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission supporting targeted exemptive relief from certain US Treasury clearing requirements for transactions with no meaningful US nexus. It argues that extraterritorial application would impose unnecessary burdens and recommends exempting eligible secondary market transactions between non-US participants and non-US clients from the Trade Submission Requirement, and addressing certain transactions involving foreign affiliates and branches. The letter warns that absent relief, firms may restructure repo activity or withdraw from direct participation in US Treasury clearing, increasing costs and limiting efficient access to clearing.

    Policy & regulationOtherMarket infrastructure
  • 2026-04-14CubaCentral Bank of Cuba

    Central Bank of Cuba publishes proposal for Sustainable Finance and Innovation training to align banking with science and innovation policy

    The Central Bank of Cuba has published an analytical paper proposing an interdisciplinary Sustainable Finance and Innovation training programme to integrate national science, technology and innovation policy into the financial system. The paper identifies gaps in alignment with national innovation agendas, investment in clean technologies and institutional integration with the broader innovation ecosystem, and recommends making the programme mandatory, creating permanent CNSB-coordinated working groups and developing standardised metrics aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and national policy.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-14CubaCentral Bank of Cuba

    Central Bank of Cuba promotes cybersecurity education for children and issues practical guidance for families

    The Central Bank of Cuba reported on cybersecurity education initiatives for children of banking-sector staff and issued good practice guidance for parents, tutors, and children on safer use of digital technologies, the internet, and electronic payments. The update highlights activities conducted in 2025 at the National Centre for Banking Training and earlier work in the 2024–2025 school year through the “Bank Cybersecurity” interest circle at Banco Metropolitano in Old Havana.

    Financial literacy & educationCyber resilienceFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-04-14CubaCentral Bank of Cuba

    Central Bank of Cuba reports launch of a new payment cycle for INASS retirees and pensioners

    The Central Bank of Cuba announced that banking and financial institutions have begun a new payment cycle for retirees and pensioners of the National Social Security Institute from 14 April. Bank branches and currency exchange offices will prioritise this group during the first three hours of the day, while beneficiaries paid via magnetic card are encouraged to use digital channels and ATMs to check balances and conduct transactions.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
  • 2026-04-14CubaCentral Bank of Cuba

    Central Bank of Cuba pilots retiree and pensioner payments through caja extra with SMEs and local development projects

    The Central Bank of Cuba is piloting a new modality for paying retirees and pensioners via the “caja extra” service, using micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and Local Development Projects as payment points. The initial April 2026 rollout in Havana, coordinated by Banco Metropolitano and involving three Mipymes and one Local Development Project, aims to bring services closer to beneficiaries and reduce congestion at bank branches, with conditions to be refined as the scheme is consolidated.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
  • 2026-04-14MexicoCONDUSEF

    Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defence of Users of Financial Services awards Banco Santander Mexico a badge for its updated protocol for older adult customers

    Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defence of Users of Financial Services awarded Banco Santander México S.A. the “Commitment in Service to Older Adults” badge following the renewal of its protocol for serving older adult customers. The updated approach focuses on clearer customer information, improved in-branch experience, risk‑anticipating practices and strengthened financial education for a growing base of older adult users.

    OtherConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-14Dominican RepublicCentral Bank of the Dominican Republic

    Central Bank of the Dominican Republic warns digitally manipulated videos promoting a purported investment platform are fraudulent and signals legal action

    The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic warned that videos, news and other social media content falsely attributed to Governor Héctor Valdez Albizu, including audio promoting a supposed new investment platform, are fraudulent and part of a financial cybercrime campaign. It urged the public not to engage with these schemes, share personal or payment data, or access related websites, and reiterated that official information is only disseminated through its website, official social media and national press. The bank said it will pursue and sanction those responsible under Monetary and Financial Law No. 183-02, Law 53-07 on high-technology crimes and offences, and Law 74-25 of the Penal Code.

    SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
  • 2026-04-14CanadaOffice of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions

    Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions sets out real estate lending, NBFIs and liquidity as priority risks in its 2026–27 Annual Risk Outlook

    The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has published its 2026-2027 Annual Risk Outlook, prioritising risks related to real estate secured lending, non-bank financial institutions, and liquidity and funding. OSFI highlights rising housing and mortgage pressures, growing risk outside the traditional banking system, and the potential for rapid liquidity events. The outlook also signals ongoing calibration of regulatory capital requirements, with risk weights expected to adjust over time to better align with evolving risks.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsLiquidity riskPrudential risks
  • 2026-04-14United StatesFederal Reserve Board

    Federal Reserve Board Governor Barr outlines rural capital access constraints and highlights CDFIs and the Community Reinvestment Act as investment channels

    The Federal Reserve Board published a speech by Governor Michael S. Barr on rural investment, identifying access to capital as a central constraint and highlighting community development financial institutions, public–private partnerships and Community Reinvestment Act activities as key channels. Barr outlined structural pressures on rural communities, including demographic change, loss of local services, housing cost burdens and trade and input-cost shocks, and cited targeted financing models and federal programme aggregation as ways policy and finance can better support rural economies.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
  • 2026-04-14VietnamState Bank of Vietnam

    State Bank of Vietnam reports strong cashless payments growth and scales up biometric verification and SIMO fraud monitoring

    The State Bank of Vietnam reported strong growth in cashless payments alongside regulatory, infrastructure and fraud-prevention measures to support banking sector digitalisation, including expanded biometric verification and wider use of the SIMO anti-fraud system. Interbank electronic payments reached nearly VND 130 quadrillion in Q1 2026, with cashless payments up sharply year on year and cross-border retail QR code connectivity completed with Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and China. SBV also highlighted enhanced payment security linking transactions to biometric and identity verification, SIM subscriber–account matching, and SIMO-driven interventions that have paused or cancelled over VND 4.17 trillion in suspicious transactions.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-04-14KazakhstanAgency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan

    Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan authorises Halyk Bank to acquire COMRUN

    The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan has adopted Resolution No. 60 dated 9 April 2026. The resolution grants JSC Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan permission to acquire COMRUN LLP as a subsidiary.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
  • 2026-04-14EuropeEuropean Systemic Risk Board

    European Systemic Risk Board advisory committee vice-chair calls for a unified European safe asset and deeper markets to strengthen the euro’s global role

    The European Systemic Risk Board published an introductory statement by Thorsten Beck to the European Parliament on why the euro has not become a leading global reserve currency and what is needed to expand its international use. Beck cites structural gaps versus the US—shallower capital markets, the absence of a unified European safe asset comparable to US Treasuries, institutional fragmentation, and a more limited geopolitical role—and recommends creating a unified safe asset, deepening capital markets, preserving central bank and supervisory independence, advancing European payment initiatives including a Digital Euro, and expanding non-US central bank liquidity swap lines and international cooperation.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-04-14AzerbaijanCentral Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan

    Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan presents 2025 Financial Stability Report findings at press conference

    The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan held a press conference in Baku on its 2025 Financial Stability Report, outlining key conclusions and initiatives to reinforce confidence and resilience in the financial sector. Senior officials highlighted measures taken in 2025 to strengthen trust, minimise risks, improve governance and shock resilience, and presented analysis of financial sector trends and ongoing work to modernise the regulatory and supervisory framework.

    ResearchFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-14ArgentinaArgentina Superintendency of Insurance

    Argentina Superintendency of Insurance sets 10-day period for objections to credit files in forced liquidation

    The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance issued a notice on the forced liquidation of an insurance entity, outlining the next procedural step following expiry of the deadline for verification of credit claims. Shareholders and prospective creditors may file objections or observations within ten days under Article 34 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, via the “Impugnaciones y Observaciones a legajos de créditos” procedure on the Trámites a Distancia platform.

    SupervisionInterventionsCredit risk
  • 2026-04-14United StatesU.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

    U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs chair previews next week’s hearing on Kevin Warsh nomination as Federal Reserve Chair

    The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs is expected to hold a hearing next week on Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Chair of the Federal Reserve, followed by a Committee vote. Chairman Tim Scott said scrutiny will focus on the economy, price stability, inflation and Federal Reserve independence, and highlighted priorities including expanded access to credit, support for financial innovation and digital assets, and his view that stablecoins have not drawn deposits from savings accounts.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-14United StatesU.S. Department of the Treasury

    U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions six Cartel del Noreste-linked targets including two Tamaulipas casinos and their operator

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated three individuals and three gaming-related entities linked to Cartel del Noreste under Executive Orders 14059 and 13224, blocking their property and generally prohibiting U.S. persons from dealing with them. The action targets alleged money laundering, cash smuggling and cartel-linked activity around Nuevo Laredo, including use of Casino Centenario, its operator Comercializadora y Arrendadora de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., and Diamante Casino as stash houses and laundering vehicles. OFAC warned foreign financial institutions of potential secondary sanctions exposure and issued a general license for U.S. persons to wind down operations with the designated casinos and operator.

    EnforcementSanctions & designationsNew sanctions designations
  • 2026-04-14UruguayCentral Bank of Uruguay

    Central Bank of Uruguay president highlights communication as a core tool for anchoring inflation expectations at IMF Governor Talks

    The Central Bank of Uruguay’s president, Guillermo Tolosa, used his first appearance at the IMF Spring Meetings’ Governor Talks to outline Uruguay’s monetary policy experience and the role of communication in strengthening credibility and anchoring inflation expectations. He highlighted the challenge of historically de-anchored expectations and argued that robust, transparent communication, supported by a consistent track record, is treated as a core monetary policy tool to complement rate decisions, reduce surprises and volatility, and involve the public in stabilization.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-04-14North MacedoniaMinistry of Finance (North Macedonia)

    North Macedonia's Ministry of Finance outlines Finance Minister Dimitrieska-Kocoska’s IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings programme in Washington

    North Macedonia’s Ministry of Finance announced that Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kocoska will attend the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. from 14 to 18 April 2026 and hold bilateral meetings with senior IMF, World Bank, U.S. Treasury and investor representatives. Discussions will focus on fiscal consolidation, economic growth, crisis impacts on public finances, implementation of the World Bank Partnership Framework, and projects to strengthen institutions and resource management.

    Policy & regulationCooperationOther
  • 2026-04-14TajikistanMinistry of Finance (Tajikistan)

    Tajikistan's Ministry of Finance meets the IMF to review programme implementation and continued reform cooperation

    Tajikistan’s Ministry of Finance said a high-level delegation met the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department in Washington, DC to discuss the country’s economic situation and cooperation priorities. Tajikistan cited successful implementation of its IMF programme, while the IMF confirmed readiness to continue engagement on macroeconomic stability, fiscal and tax policy, public financial management, private sector development, public debt management, technical assistance, digitalisation of the financial system, and institutional capacity building.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-14GeorgiaMinistry of Finance (Georgia)

    Georgia's Ministry of Finance and National Bank of Georgia meet IMF Deputy Managing Director to review policy stance and reform cooperation

    The Ministry of Finance of Georgia reported on a meeting between Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili, National Bank of Georgia President Natia Turnava and IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. Discussions focused on Georgia’s fiscal and monetary policies, reforms, economic performance, cooperation with the IMF, and geopolitical challenges, including IMF-developed scenarios related to the Middle East crisis and broader global and regional trends.

    Policy & regulationCooperationOther
  • 2026-04-14EuropeEuropean Banking Authority

    European Banking Authority and European Central Bank’s Joint Bank Reporting Committee opens call to join the Reporting Contact Group

    The European Banking Authority and the European Central Bank, through the Joint Bank Reporting Committee, have launched a call for expressions of interest to fill vacancies and establish a reserve list for the Reporting Contact Group, a stakeholder forum on banks’ supervisory, resolution and statistical reporting. The group has up to 22 unpaid members appointed for a three-year renewable mandate, selected based on senior practical experience in relevant reporting functions and independence, and is subject to professional secrecy and confidentiality requirements.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-04-14AzerbaijanMinistry of Finance (Azerbaijan)

    Azerbaijan's Ministry of Finance discusses new Asian Development Bank initiatives as financed projects total USD 5.5bn

    The Ministry of Finance of Azerbaijan met an Asian Development Bank delegation to discuss expanding cooperation under the 2025–2029 Country Partnership Strategy, building on 145 projects worth around USD 5.5bn to date. Priority areas include economic diversification, green and sustainable development, inclusive growth, macroeconomic and fiscal reforms, and public financial management, plus potential collaboration on infrastructure, green energy, SME finance, capital markets and public-private partnerships.

    Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-04-14RussiaCentral Bank of Russia

    Central Bank of Russia review finds Russian financial sector assets rose almost 3.5-fold in 2016–2025 with faster growth in non-bank financial institutions

    The Central Bank of Russia’s Russian Financial Sector for 2025 review reports that sector assets grew almost 3.5 times over 2016–2025, with non-bank financial institutions expanding faster than banks but banks remaining dominant. The rise in non-bank assets is attributed to increased household participation in financial markets since 2019, supported by remote channels, online banking and higher financial literacy, alongside growth in brokerage, unit investment funds, life insurance and trust management. The review also notes that banks’ resilience improved due to stronger risk management, market consolidation and digitalisation, enabling them to avoid major losses during crises.

    ResearchAsset qualityFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-14LibyaCentral Bank of Libya

    Central Bank of Libya outlines stricter documentary credit and compliance controls in meeting with K2 Integrity

    In a meeting with K2 Integrity at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings, the Central Bank of Libya highlighted recently introduced strict controls to review documentary credit applications, strengthen supervision and reinforce commercial bank compliance functions.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsComplianceSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-04-14LibyaCentral Bank of Libya

    Central Bank of Libya agrees IMF technical support for AML CFT banking and electronic payments legal reforms

    The Central Bank of Libya said it agreed with the International Monetary Fund on specialized technical support for draft financial sector legal reforms. The work will focus on a FATF-aligned AML CFT law, updates to the banking law and revised licensing rules for electronic payment companies. IMF support will go to Central Bank technical and legal teams preparing the initial drafts.

    Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTCapacity building
  • 2026-04-14PanamaPanama Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores

    Panama Superintendency of the Securities Market issues investor alert

    The Panama Superintendency of the Securities Market issued Public Notice No. 9 as an investor alert. The authority warns investors through this notice, but no further details are provided.

    SupervisionAlertsOther
  • 2026-04-14EcuadorCentral Bank of Ecuador

    Central Bank of Ecuador releases Thematic Bioeconomy Account results showing the bioeconomy at 16.6% of GDP in 2024

    The Central Bank of Ecuador published results of its Thematic Bioeconomy Account, estimating the bioeconomy represented 16.6% of gross domestic product at end-2024 and declined by 0.6% in a year when overall gross domestic product contracted by 1.9%. The analysis highlights high self-sufficiency, increasing export orientation, a shift toward higher value-added, more diversified production, and links performance to traditional sectors and industries using biological resources, with authorities underscoring the account’s role in evidence-based policymaking.

    Data & statisticsClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
  • 2026-04-14UkraineUkraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market

    Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market updates its administrative services list to 76 services

    The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has updated its list of administrative services to align with current legislation and capital markets regulation. The decision includes revised service names, the addition of one new service, and the removal of obsolete services, bringing the total to 76.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
  • 2026-04-14MontenegroCentral Bank of Montenegro

    Central Bank of Montenegro to attend IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings and hold bilateral talks in Washington

    The Central Bank of Montenegro announced that a delegation led by Governor Irena Radovic will attend the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. from 13 to 18 April. The delegation will participate in bilateral meetings with International Monetary Fund and World Bank officials, as well as representatives of central banks and other financial institutions, in the context of broader discussions on global economic challenges and international cooperation.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-14LuxembourgCentral Bank of Luxembourg

    Central Bank of Luxembourg and STATEC publish provisional 2025 balance of payments showing current account surplus down to EUR 4.7bn

    The Central Bank of Luxembourg and statistics office STATEC published provisional 2025 balance of payments data showing a current account surplus of EUR 4.7bn, down EUR 1.4bn from 2024, as a weaker international services balance offset a slightly stronger goods surplus. The deterioration in services was driven by non-financial services linked to multinational restructurings, partly offset by stronger financial services, while the financial account recorded large direct and portfolio investment flows, including substantial net inflows into Luxembourg equity participations and increased cross-border loans and deposits.

    Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
  • 2026-04-14PeruSuperintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru

    Peru's Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators intervenes CRAC Del Centro and Coopac Kuria for insolvency and activates deposit insurance up to PEN 117,200 for CRAC depositors

    Peru's Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators has intervened Caja Rural de Ahorro y Crédito del Centro S.A. and Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Kuria after finding both insolvent. CRAC Del Centro’s regulatory capital fell 56.26% in 12 months to PEN 7.049 million, triggering intervention and Deposit Insurance Fund coverage for eligible depositors up to PEN 117,200, while borrowers must keep paying loans. Coopac Kuria reported negative equity of PEN -21.99 million, including a PEN -6.76 million provisioning shortfall tied to an uncollectable loan under investigation, and faces a temporary intervention of up to 45 days without activation of the Cooperative Deposit Fund.

    SupervisionInterventionsCapital adequacyPrudential risks
  • 2026-04-14Isle of ManIsle of Man Financial Services Authority

    Isle of Man Financial Services Authority publishes feedback statement and narrows proposed civil penalty regime in Financial Services Bill

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has issued a Feedback Statement on its consultation on the Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, outlining revisions including the removal, deferral and narrowing of certain measures ahead of its planned introduction into Tynwald. A key change is a revised enabling power for civil penalties, which would apply prospectively to regulated entities, designated businesses and specified individuals only where contraventions are materially attributable to their consent, connivance or neglect, and would operate as an alternative to criminal prosecution. The Authority has also dropped proposed extensions of warning notice powers and certain guidance and appeal right changes, and will consult on secondary legislation before any new civil penalty powers are brought into force.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirements
  • 2026-04-14GuernseyGuernsey Financial Services Commission

    Guernsey Financial Services Commission issues notice on amended UN Taliban sanctions entries and reminds firms to screen, freeze and report

    The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has issued a sanctions notice following UN Security Council amendments under Resolution 1988 concerning the Taliban to four entries on its Sanctions List. Guernsey businesses must identify any relationships with the listed individuals or other designated persons, freeze relevant funds and economic resources, refrain from making funds or resources available except under permitted licences, and report findings to the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee and the Commission in line with statutory and Handbook Rule 12.37 requirements.

    EnforcementSanctions & designationsSanctions list update
  • 2026-04-14GuernseyGuernsey Financial Services Commission

    Guernsey Financial Services Commission issues notice on amended UK Global Human Rights sanctions entry for TIAN XU International Technology PLC

    The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has issued a Global Human Rights sanctions notice confirming that the UK designation for TIAN XU INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLC has been amended and that the entity remains subject to an asset freeze and director disqualification under UK Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 as implemented in Guernsey. Firms must immediately identify any relevant relationships, freeze associated funds and economic resources, refrain from making funds or resources available to designated persons, and report findings to the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee and, subsequently, to the Commission in line with Handbook Rule 12.37.

    EnforcementSanctions & designationsSanctions list update
  • 2026-04-14GeorgiaNational Bank of Georgia

    National Bank of Georgia discusses reserves policy and scenario-based monetary policy with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

    The National Bank of Georgia said Governor Natia Turnava and Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili met IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li to discuss Georgia’s economic indicators, fiscal discipline, price stability and the impact of Middle East tensions on global uncertainty and inflation. The bank underscored its priority of accumulating international reserves, now above the 100% adequacy threshold, and outlined its scenario-based monetary policy framework, which the IMF commended for improving communication and transparency.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategyCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-14GeorgiaNational Bank of Georgia

    National Bank of Georgia tightens payment service rules requiring safeguards for high-risk transactions by customers aged 60+

    The National Bank of Georgia has amended its Strong Customer Authentication and consumer protection requirements to enhance fraud safeguards for customers aged 60 and above, initially for card-based transactions. Payment service providers must apply higher risk management standards, suspend or refuse high-risk transactions above GEL 500 linked to higher-fraud-risk activities or behavioural anomalies, and contact customers, who have 48 hours to confirm whether to proceed.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-14IndonesiaOJK

    Indonesia's Financial Services Authority runs FEBIS and SAKINAH in Kediri to expand Islamic finance access in pesantren and support the Free Nutritious Meal programme

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported on its FEBIS and SAKINAH programmes at the Lirboyo Islamic boarding school in Kediri, aimed at strengthening the pesantren ecosystem through enhanced Islamic finance literacy and access to sharia-compliant financial services. Activities covered sharia financial products, personal financial management, awareness of illegal financial activity, business matching to facilitate financing, and the inauguration of Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit facilities and sharia financial access.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-04-14Bosnia and HerzegovinaBanking Agency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Banking Agency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina publishes instructions on submitting inquiries and its handling of requests

    The Banking Agency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued instructions on the submission and handling of inquiries to establish a single, transparent and efficient procedure for questions on the application and interpretation of regulations and other acts within its remit. The instructions apply to banks, non-deposit financial institutions, other supervised institutions and their professional associations, and, as appropriate, to other natural and legal persons.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-04-14LatviaCentral Bank of Latvia

    Central Bank of Latvia poll shows offline card payment awareness up to 29% but only 9% know about critical ATMs

    The Central Bank of Latvia published results of a February 2026 public opinion poll showing increased public awareness of measures to maintain payments and cash access during communication disruptions. Awareness of the central bank’s offline card payment solution rose to 29% and knowledge of nearby ATMs to 96%, while familiarity with the “critical ATM” network remained low at 9%, and 66% of residents reported holding one week’s worth of cash for basic needs. The central bank will update its brochure on critical financial services later this year.

    Financial literacy & educationOther
  • 2026-04-14West AfricaCentral Bank of West African States

    Central Bank of West African States joins agreement to establish Network of Central Banks of Portuguese-speaking countries

    The Central Bank of West African States and seven other lusophone central banks have established the Network of Central Banks of Portuguese-speaking Countries to strengthen and formalise strategic cooperation. The network will have an annual rotating presidency, regular high-level meetings, technical working groups, and an economic policy committee to exchange best practices and align positions in international and multilateral forums.

    Policy & regulationCooperationDomestic cooperation
  • 2026-04-14LatviaCentral Bank of Latvia

    Central Bank of Latvia publishes first five-month results for its Instant Verification Service with 57.4 million payee checks processed

    The Central Bank of Latvia published “Payment radar” results and survey findings on early use of payee name and account number verification, indicating the new security feature is helping users avoid misdirected payments and reduce fraud risks. From October 2025 to end-February 2026, 57.4 million verification requests were processed via its Instant Verification Service, while a February 2026 survey found 68% of Latvia’s population noticed the verification step and about half of those said it helped prevent incorrect transfers.

    Data & statisticsPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-04-14LatviaCentral Bank of Latvia

    Central Bank of Latvia reports 20% fall in counterfeit euro banknotes and coins detected in 2025

    The Central Bank of Latvia reported that the number and total value of counterfeit euro banknotes and coins detected in Latvia fell in 2025, with 1,040 counterfeits worth EUR 21,085, and assessed the amounts as insignificant. Across the euro area, 444,000 counterfeit banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2025, mainly EUR 20 and EUR 50 denominations, down from 554,000 in 2024. Euro area countries are preparing for a third series of euro banknotes, with the European Central Bank Governing Council potentially deciding on the design and release timing as early as 2026.

    Data & statisticsCurrency and cash management
  • 2026-04-14LatviaCentral Bank of Latvia

    Central Bank of Latvia explains digital euro delays and links potential 2029 issuance to EU regulation

    The Central Bank of Latvia said the timing of a digital euro remains uncertain because issuance depends on an EU legal framework, with a 2029 launch only feasible if regulation is agreed in 2026. The update highlights divergent positions in the European Parliament on the need for a digital euro and its design, ongoing negotiations on the compensation model, holding limits and the role of financial service providers, and uncertainty over when trilogue talks will begin. It adds that the Eurosystem is continuing gradual infrastructure development aligned with the European Commission proposal and Council amendments to preserve flexibility and shorten implementation once regulation is adopted.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCBDC
  • 2026-04-14SwedenFinansinspektionen

    Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority reviews IFRS 9 application and flags weaknesses in early credit risk identification and model governance

    The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) has published an analysis of credit institutions’ application of IFRS 9, finding overall alignment with established approaches but highlighting model and process variations that may delay recognition of deteriorating credit risk. The review flags broad use of the low credit risk exemption, reliance on backstop criteria for significant increase in credit risk, limited and sometimes late-detecting probability of default thresholds, and insufficient forward-looking information. It also identifies weaknesses in governance, documentation of expert judgement, model risk management, outcome testing, and key-person dependency.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-04-14IndonesiaOJK

    Indonesia's Financial Services Authority and Ministry of Creative Economy deepen Web3 innovation collaboration through Infinity Accelerator 2026

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority and the Ministry of Creative Economy announced enhanced cooperation to develop Web3-based digital financial innovation to support the creative economy, including transforming Indonesian intellectual property into a new asset class. The initiative, advanced through the Infinity Hackathon OJK–Ekraf 2025 and Infinity Accelerator 2026, aims to create verified, digitised, investable intellectual property and align blockchain use cases with financial-sector policy. The authorities also highlighted the need for stronger cross-sector coordination on policy for blockchain, crypto assets, and digital financing models.

    Policy & regulationCooperationFintech and insurtechBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
  • 2026-04-14ItalyItalian Securities Commission (Consob)

    Italian Securities Commission issues five-point guide to help savers detect and avoid investment scams

    The Italian Securities Commission (Consob) has issued a short guide outlining five basic checks for savers to perform before investing, in response to increasingly widespread financial scams. The guidance stresses verifying intermediary authorisation and official registers, exercising caution with cross-border offers, ensuring required disclosure documentation is available, and confirming the identity and references of operators.

    Financial literacy & educationFraud and scams
  • 2026-04-14ItalyBank of Italy

    Bank of Italy survey finds Persian Gulf conflict has worsened firms’ outlook while inflation expectations remain below 2 per cent

    The Bank of Italy’s first-quarter 2026 Survey on Inflation and Growth Expectations reports a broad deterioration in firms’ assessments of macroeconomic conditions, demand and investment amid the Persian Gulf conflict, with export outlooks weakening despite positive near-term sales expectations. Artificial intelligence adoption is moderate, concentrated in large firms and services, and constrained by skill shortages and limited perceived applicability. Firms’ selling prices rose at a similar pace to the previous survey and are expected to increase only moderately despite higher production costs, implying margin compression, while consumer inflation expectations remain below 2 per cent.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-04-14ItalyBank of Italy

    Bank of Italy and Consob update EMIR competence allocation summary document to reflect EMIR 3.0 amendments

    The Bank of Italy and the Italian Companies and Exchange Commission (Consob) have updated and streamlined their joint summary document on the allocation of competences under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation. The revision aligns the document with Regulation (EU) 648/2012 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/2987 (EMIR 3.0).

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCCPs
  • 2026-04-14IrelandDepartment of Finance (Ireland)

    Ireland's Department of Finance backs BAWAG’s €1.6bn recommended cash offer for Permanent TSB

    Ireland’s Department of Finance issued a statement from the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance supporting BAWAG P.S.K.’s EUR 1.6bn cash offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc. The State’s 57.5% stake would generate about EUR 931m in proceeds, to be held in the Exchequer while the Tánaiste considers their use, and the Minister will vote in favour of the offer. The transaction is expected to be implemented via a High Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement and remains subject to conditions with no assurance of completion.

    OtherMergers and acquisitions
  • 2026-04-14TanzaniaTanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority

    Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority pledges cooperation with Foundation for Disability Hope to strengthen disability inclusion in insurance

    The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority held talks with the Foundation for Disability Hope on improving access to insurance for people with disabilities, including better communication for those with visual and hearing impairments. Insurance Commissioner Dr Baghayo Saqware committed to working with the foundation to remove barriers to insurance services and build the capacity of providers to include people with physical, visual and hearing impairments in product design and communications.

    Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-04-14KenyaCentral Bank of Kenya

    Central Bank of Kenya licenses 32 additional digital credit providers, bringing total to 227

    The Central Bank of Kenya has licensed 32 additional Digital Credit Providers under Section 59(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, bringing the total to 227. Since March 2022, it has received over 800 applications and focused assessments on business models, consumer protection, and the fitness and propriety of shareholders, directors, and management. Licensed providers had issued 7.5 million loans worth KES 133.5 billion as of February 2026. The Central Bank also urged applicants to complete outstanding documentation and encouraged the public to report unregulated providers amid concerns over predatory practices and misuse of personal data.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
  • 2026-04-14KenyaCentral Bank of Kenya

    Central Bank of Kenya launches consultation on draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework with comments due 28 April 2026

    The Central Bank of Kenya has issued a draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework for public and stakeholder comment, proposing cross-sector standards on fair treatment, transparency, product suitability, protection of consumer assets, responsible business conduct and enhanced market conduct supervision. Built around six principles, including fair treatment, transparency, product suitability, asset protection, accessible complaints handling and data privacy, it is being advanced jointly with other Kenyan financial and competition regulators.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-14GhanaMinistry of Finance (Ghana)

    Ghana's Ministry of Finance highlights EBID’s 2025 results and urges ECOWAS members to clear about USD 256 million in capital subscription arrears

    Ghana’s Finance Minister, as Chair of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development Board, reported strong 2025 performance, including balance sheet growth to USD 2.39 billion, higher profits, increased project approvals and commitments, successful capital mobilisation, and reaffirmed B2-Stable and B-Stable ratings. He noted that, despite a 2022 decision to raise authorised capital to USD 3.4 billion and call a third tranche of USD 411.4 million by December 2025, only four Member States have fully paid, with USD 102.5 million received in 2025 and about USD 256 million in arrears, and urged completion of outstanding subscriptions.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilots
  • 2026-04-14MexicoCONDUSEF

    Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services publishes fourth quarter 2025 IDATU results for fintech customer complaint handling

    Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF) published fourth quarter 2025 results of its User Service Performance Index (IDATU) for crowdfunding and electronic payment funds institutions, assessing timeliness, quality of responses, and process improvements with emphasis on vulnerable users. Sector scores averaged 9.45 out of 10 for electronic payment funds institutions and 9.38 for crowdfunding institutions, with Spin by Oxxo (Compropago) and Arcés (Crowd Up Mex) scoring 10 and no institution scoring below 9.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-14MexicoCONDUSEF

    Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defence of Users of Financial Services publishes IDATU results for regulated SOFOMs for fourth quarter 2025

    Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defence of Users of Financial Services published fourth quarter 2025 results of the User Service Performance Index (IDATU) for regulated multiple-purpose financial companies (SOFOM E.R.), which measures how institutions handle and resolve user complaints. The sector index rose to 8.8 out of 10, with GM Financial de México, Mercader Financial and Con Crédito scoring highest and Ford Credit de México, Opcipres and Consupago lowest. CONDUSEF highlighted IDATU as a transparency tool to support user comparison and more informed decision-making.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-14MexicoCONDUSEF

    Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services publishes Q4 2025 IDATU scores for multiple banks

    Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF) published fourth-quarter 2025 results of its User Service Performance Index (IDATU), showing a sector score of 9.01 out of 10, down 0.03 points from the previous quarter. The index evaluates timeliness, quality of responses and process improvements, with Bansi and Intercam Banco scoring 10.00 and Banca Afirme the lowest at 6.50, and is positioned by CONDUSEF as a transparency tool to help users compare banks.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-14ColombiaSuperintendencia Financiera de Colombia

    Financial Superintendence of Colombia to hold joint Me informo y cuido mi dinero fraud-prevention sessions in Cúcuta

    The Financial Superintendence of Colombia, together with the Superintendence of Companies and the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, will hold a new round of the “Me informo y cuido mi dinero” campaign in Cúcuta focused on fraud prevention and protection of public financial resources. Four training sessions for entrepreneurs, students and the general public will provide practical tools to identify risks and prevent different fraud typologies, combining in-person talks with prevention messages via regional media.

    Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-04-14ColombiaSuperintendencia Financiera de Colombia

    Financial Superintendence of Colombia publishes a new Basic Financial Circular replacing the Basic Accounting and Financial Circular

    The Financial Superintendence of Colombia has issued a new Basic Financial Circular, consolidating requirements from the Basic Accounting and Financial Circular to ease consultation and support supervised entities’ internal processes. Published as External Circular 004 of 2026, it reorganises rules into four parts covering risk management, legal controls and prudential matters, financial information and reporting schemes, and other provisions, as part of the authority’s broader “Normative Optimisation” programme.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-04-14LatviaMinistry of Finance (Latvia)

    Latvia's Ministry of Finance to represent the Nordic and Baltic constituency at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington

    Latvia’s Ministry of Finance announced that Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens, together with representatives from the Ministry, the Bank of Latvia and the Financial Intelligence Service, will attend the World Bank Group and IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, representing Nordic-Baltic countries. Discussions will cover World Bank support for reforms in developing countries, IMF governance and policy priorities for macroeconomic and financial stability, and the role of international financial institutions in global crises, including support for Ukraine’s recovery and opportunities for Latvian companies in high-risk markets.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-14ChileCentral Bank of Chile

    Central Bank of Chile to publish new quarterly and annual regional export statistics

    The Central Bank of Chile will publish new public time series on exports by region from 23 April, expanding the regional breakdown of National Accounts statistics. The quarterly and annual series, aligned with the country’s sixteen-region division and integrated into regular Regional GDP releases, will cover goods and services exports with breakdowns by sector and price basis.

    Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
  • 2026-04-14United StatesFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation

    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to host April 18 trilateral principal-level exercise on cross-border G-SIB resolution

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will host a Trilateral Principal Level Exercise with resolution and regulatory authorities, central banks, and finance ministries from the United States, European Banking Union, and United Kingdom to deepen understanding of each jurisdiction’s resolution regime for global systemically important banks and enhance cross-border coordination. Participants will include the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Single Resolution Board, European Central Bank, His Majesty’s Treasury, and Bank of England.

    Policy & regulationCooperationRecovery and resolutionCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-14FranceBank of France

    Bank of France Payment Terms Observatory discusses Rietmann bill to raise late-payment sanction ceilings and reviews e-invoicing reform

    The Bank of France reported on a plenary meeting of the Observatoire des Délais de Paiement, which reviewed recent trends in payment terms, parliamentary work and reforms affecting payment practices in France. Participants discussed a Senate-adopted bill led by Senator Rietmann to increase sanction ceilings, uneven 2024 improvements in corporate payment terms including deteriorations in some sectors and hospitals, and progress on electronic invoicing reform aimed at reducing payment delays.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsProcurement
  • 2026-04-14BrazilBrazil Securities Commission (CVM)

    Brazil Securities Commission requires listed companies to apply CPC Review Document 29 incorporating IASB accounting amendments from 2026 financial years

    The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) issued Resolution CVM 242 requiring publicly held companies to apply Technical Pronouncements Review Document No. 29 of the Accounting Pronouncements Committee, aligning Brazilian accounting requirements with recent International Accounting Standards Board changes. The measure updates multiple CPC standards on cash flows, provisions, consolidated and first-time adoption financial statements, and financial instruments, and makes limited amendments to present value adjustments and carbon credit guidance without altering existing accounting practices.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-04-14ColombiaMinistry of Finance & Public Credit (Colombia)

    Colombia's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit cuts mandatory pension funds' foreign investment cap to 30% over five years

    Colombia's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has reduced the foreign investment cap for mandatory pension funds from 70% to 30%, with the change phased in over five years. Pension fund administrators must submit adjustment plans within six months and may retain foreign holdings if a faster shift would endanger fund security or returns. The decree also creates a project bank for domestic investment opportunities.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
  • 2026-04-14EcuadorCentral Bank of Ecuador

    Central Bank of Ecuador publishes Bioeconomy Thematic Account results showing a 0.6% contraction in 2024

    The Central Bank of Ecuador published results from its Bioeconomy Thematic Account, showing the bioeconomy contracted by 0.6% in 2024, in line with a 1.8% decline in gross domestic product amid an energy crisis. The bank highlighted the bioeconomy’s continued importance in Ecuador’s productive structure, with high domestic self-sufficiency, increasing export orientation and links to traditional and biological resource-based industries, positioning the account as a tool for evidence-based policymaking.

    Data & statisticsOther
  • 2026-04-14Central African RepublicBanking Commission of the Central African Republic

    Central African Monetary Union Ministerial Committee adopts gold monetization policy and CEMAC banking credit registry rules

    The Ministerial Committee of the Central African Monetary Union adopted a CEMAC gold monetization policy, rules creating a regional banking credit registry and standards for QR codes, automated bills of exchange and automatic debits. It also made governance appointments, ratified the 2025 accounts of the Bank of Central African States and decided the allocation of net profit.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-14GlobalWorld Bank

    World Bank Group’s IFC and Citi sign ZAR 1.6 billion borrowing facility to expand local currency financing in South Africa

    The World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation and Citi have signed a new ZAR 1.6 billion borrowing facility to expand IFC’s local currency financing capacity in South Africa. The facility supports IFC’s anchor investment in FirstRand Bank’s Cape Water outcome-based bond, builds on a similar Kenyan shilling facility agreed in 2024, and is intended as a model for further country replications, with IFC noting over USD 33 billion committed in local currency financing across 71 currencies.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
  • 2026-04-14GlobalInternational Monetary Fund

    International Monetary Fund publishes April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report warning that the Middle East war could amplify into broader financial instability

    The IMF’s April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report finds risks elevated amid the Middle East war, renewed inflation, and tighter global financial conditions, and urges stronger resilience via enhanced liquidity and funding backstops and tighter oversight of nonbank intermediaries. It highlights rollover risks in core sovereign bond markets, high nonbank leverage, stretched AI‑linked equity valuations, rising borrower stress in private credit, and a weakened equity–bond hedge. A chapter notes nonbank‑driven portfolio flows to emerging markets are more sensitive to global risk sentiment and calls for stronger fundamentals and institutions, larger buffers, proactive Integrated Policy Framework use, and closer international cooperation on regulatory and data gaps.

    Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket risk and volatility
  • 2026-04-14GlobalInternational Monetary Fund

    International Monetary Fund warns the war in the Middle East is elevating global financial stability risks despite orderly market functioning

    The IMF, in Chapter 1 of its April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report, finds the Middle East war has tightened financial conditions and raised volatility, though market repricing remains broadly orderly and below past crisis levels, with risks that worse scenarios are not fully priced in. It cites inflation via higher energy prices as the main transmission channel and flags renewed sovereign debt sensitivity in emerging markets. The IMF warns that greater danger lies in amplification through leveraged nonbank financial institutions, equity market concentration, tight credit spreads, and opaque private credit markets, while noting that financial stability tools and liquidity backstops remain available.

    ResearchFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-04-14GlobalInternational Monetary Fund

    International Monetary Fund publishes G-24 communiqué urging quota reforms and early review of IMF surcharges amid worsening global outlook

    The International Monetary Fund published the communiqué of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four ministers, warning of sharply deteriorating global economic conditions linked to supply chain and energy-market disruptions from the war in the Middle East and calling for a stronger quota-based IMF-centered global financial safety net. The communiqué urges timely completion of the 16th General Review of Quotas and progress on the 17th review to bolster the Fund’s capital base and Emerging Market and Developing Economy representation, more flexible IMF program engagement, and faster World Bank Group measures to expand lending capacity.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-04-14GlobalInternational Monetary Fund

    International Monetary Fund warns Middle East war could amplify global vulnerabilities while private credit risks remain contained

    The IMF’s Spring Meetings 2026 Global Financial Stability Report press briefing said markets remain orderly despite war-related volatility but warned that limited policy space and existing vulnerabilities could amplify turmoil. Key fragilities include elevated public and private debt, rollover risk, the bank‑sovereign nexus, leveraged non‑bank investors in sovereign bond markets, and risks from private credit and technology‑related investment, especially for emerging markets. The briefing also highlighted potential increases in private credit defaults, AI‑related cybersecurity risks, and the need for macroprudential action, strong oversight, and readiness to provide liquidity.

    ResearchCredit risk
  • 2026-04-14EuropeEuropean Central Bank

    European Central Bank urges completion of the banking union with a European Deposit Insurance Scheme timetable and simpler harmonised prudential rules

    The European Central Bank published the Eurosystem’s response to the European Commission’s consultation on EU banking sector competitiveness, arguing that competitiveness should be enhanced by reducing financial and regulatory fragmentation while preserving resilience. It calls for synchronised progress on the banking union and savings and investment union, targeted simplification and harmonisation of prudential, supervisory and reporting rules without deregulation, including steps towards a European Deposit Insurance Scheme, freer intra-group capital and liquidity flows under safeguards, and simplifying macroprudential buffers. The response supports full Basel III implementation, expanded proportionality for small and non-complex institutions, and streamlined reporting.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket development
  • 2026-04-14GreeceMinistry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)

    Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance warns prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would intensify the energy shock and supports temporary targeted EU relief

    Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance released Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis’s remarks at the Semafor World Economy Forum, where he warned that a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would have major economic effects and outlined Eurogroup work on coordinated, temporary, targeted support aligned with European Commission guidance. Citing International Energy Agency analysis, he described a roughly 13 million barrels-per-day oil supply shock, potential annual natural gas losses of about 110 billion cubic metres, and spillovers via Hormuz-linked fertiliser and sulphur trade, with forecasts shifting to lower growth and higher inflation. He also stressed accelerating Europe’s Savings and Investment Union and Capital Markets Union and enabling greater cross-border banking and market infrastructure consolidation.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesGeopolitical risk
  • 2026-04-14EuropeEuropean Financial Reporting Advisory Group

    European Financial Reporting Advisory Group appoints Kerstin Lopatta as Sustainability Reporting Board Chair effective 1 May 2026

    The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has appointed Kerstin Lopatta as Chair of its Sustainability Reporting Board for a three-year term starting 1 May 2026, following her nomination by the European Commission and approval by the EFRAG General Assembly. EFRAG linked the appointment to the expected Commission adoption of delegated acts on simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards and a voluntary standard, noting it will provide implementation support on the simplified standards.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-04-14EuropeEuropean Central Bank

    European Central Bank publishes Philip Lane lecture reviewing the euro area outlook and monetary policy

    The European Central Bank published a lecture by Executive Board member Philip R. Lane outlining the euro area economic outlook and key monetary policy indicators. The material summarises recent developments in the deposit facility rate, the Eurosystem balance sheet, inflation metrics, successive Eurosystem/ECB staff projections, and selected external and financial variables including trade, China-related indicators, market-based inflation compensation, and energy price scenarios linked to Middle East tensions.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-04-14TajikistanNational Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan

    National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reports FX intervention purchase auction results at weighted average 9.4982 USD/TJS

    The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan published results of a foreign exchange purchase auction involving seven participants at a weighted-average accepted rate of 9.4982 USD/TJS. Satisfied bids ranged from USD 4.56 million to USD 10 million.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsOther
  • 2026-04-14PeruSuperintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru

    Peru's Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and AFP intervenes CRAC Del Centro and Coopac Kuria for insolvency

    The Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and AFP of Peru has placed Caja Rural de Ahorro y Crédito del Centro and Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Kuria under intervention due to insolvency, triggering the Deposit Insurance Fund for eligible CRAC Del Centro depositors up to PEN 117,200 but not the Cooperative Deposit Fund for Coopac Kuria. The supervisor cited a 56.26% fall in CRAC Del Centro’s regulatory capital to PEN 7.049 million and Coopac Kuria’s negative equity of PEN -21.99 million, along with losses from deficient credit management, insufficient shareholder support, a PEN 6.76 million provisioning shortfall linked to Grupo Kuria, and failure to reverse insolvency.

    SupervisionInterventionsCapital adequacyPrudential risks
  • 2026-04-14Hong KongHong Kong Monetary Authority

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority publishes March 2026 analytical accounts showing HKD 59.5 billion fall in Exchange Fund foreign assets

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published the key analytical accounts of the Exchange Fund as at end-March 2026, reporting a HKD 59.5 billion month-on-month decline in foreign assets to HKD 3,570.6 billion and a Monetary Base of HKD 2,065.0 billion. Claims on Hong Kong’s private sector totalled HKD 393.5 billion and foreign liabilities were HKD 78.8 billion, as part of the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard reporting.

    Data & statisticsMonetary data
  • 2026-04-14Hong KongHong Kong Monetary Authority

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent bank websites and internet banking login screens linked to Shanghai Commercial Bank and Chong Hing Bank

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public alert on scams involving fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited. It reiterated that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords, and advised affected individuals to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.

    SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
  • 2026-04-14Bosnia and HerzegovinaCentral Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina joins IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings and plans bilateral talks on financial stability and payments projects

    The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by Governor Jasmina Selimović, is participating in the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, including bilateral meetings with international financial institutions and other central banks. Discussions will focus on global and regional financial stability, consequences of the Middle East crisis, digital fraud in financial services, implementation of SEPA and TIPS projects, and challenges for economic policies in Europe.

    Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-04-14ChileCentral Bank of Chile

    Central Bank of Chile to publish new quarterly and annual export statistics by region from 23 April

    The Central Bank of Chile will publish new regional export series, providing quarterly and annual data by region to expand statistical information and improve regional National Accounts coverage. The series, aligned with Chile’s sixteen-region administrative division, will be integrated into regular Regional GDP publications and will include chain-linked and current-price data for goods and services exports, with goods broken down into agriculture-forestry-fishing, mining and industry.

    Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
  • 2026-04-14NetherlandsDutch Authority for the Financial Markets

    Netherlands Financial Stability Committee sets financial stability outlook at code orange and urges continued vigilance

    The Netherlands Financial Stability Committee assessed Dutch financial stability as “code orange”, judging the economy and financial sector resilient but warning that rising geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and supply shocks are increasing risks. It highlighted vulnerabilities from high equity valuations in technology and artificial intelligence-related firms, rapid expansion of private credit markets, and elevated cyber risks, calling for enhanced stress testing and scenario analysis and cautioning that European Union regulatory simplification should not weaken resilience.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch points
  • 2026-04-14NetherlandsDutch Authority for the Financial Markets

    Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets publishes AIFMD II update tightening conditions for non-EU managers marketing funds in the Netherlands

    The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has issued its fourth implementation update on the revised Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive II, introducing stricter conditions for third-country managers marketing non-EU funds in the Netherlands. Market access will depend on both the non-EU manager and fund not being established in jurisdictions on the EU high-risk third-country list for anti-money laundering or the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Directive (EU) 2024/927 entered into force on 15 April 2024 and must be implemented into national law by 16 April 2026, after which managers must comply with the new rules.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
  • 2026-04-14NetherlandsDutch Authority for the Financial Markets

    Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets moderates Eurofi panel on supplementary pensions and long-term retail investment products

    The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets reported that board member Jos Heuvelman moderated a panel at the Eurofi Financial Forum on developing supplementary pensions and long-term retail investment products. The discussion examined the ambition and coherence of European pension proposals, the role of second- and third-pillar products in strengthening mutual trust and long-term investment capacity, and the need for policy initiatives addressing governance, transparency and participant interests alongside capital accumulation.

    Policy & regulationCooperation
  • 2026-04-14IraqCentral Bank of Iraq

    Central Bank of Iraq convenes Basra banks and payment firms to prepare rollout of the 2026 financial inclusion programme

    The Central Bank of Iraq’s Basra branch held preliminary meetings with banking associations, banks and electronic payment firms to agree implementation mechanisms for the 2026 financial inclusion programme, focused on financial literacy and expanding access in southern Iraq. The programme will be supported by ongoing supervisory mechanisms, including field audit and monitoring teams, to oversee annual implementation and foster competition among banks in service and product delivery.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-04-14SloveniaSlovenia Insurance Supervision Agency

    Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency and Information Commissioner move to deepen cooperation on data protection and AI oversight in insurance

    The Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency held a working meeting with Slovenia’s Information Commissioner on data protection in the insurance and pensions sectors and coordination on emerging oversight topics, including artificial intelligence. They discussed supervisory concerns, new competences under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and national rules on equal access to insurance and credit, as well as key data protection issues such as lawful processing, data protection impact assessments and automated decision-making. Both authorities plan to deepen cooperation through training and exchange of good practices, including on AI oversight.

    SupervisionCooperationArtificial intelligenceData protection
  • 2026-04-14EgyptCentral Bank of Egypt

    Central Bank of Egypt reports current account deficit narrowed to USD 9.5bn and net capital inflows of USD 6.5bn in July–December 2025

    The Central Bank of Egypt reported an improvement in Egypt’s external position in the first half of fiscal year 2025/2026, with the current account deficit narrowing to about USD 9.5 billion. Capital and financial transactions recorded net inflows of about USD 6.5 billion over the same period.

    Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
  • 2026-04-14United Arab EmiratesCentral Bank of the UAE

    Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sign MoU to integrate instant payment platforms and cooperate on CBDC fintech and Islamic finance

    The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen financial cooperation, including seamless cross-border payments and broader economic collaboration and trade. They will pursue integration of instant payment platforms, explore interlinking national card switches and financial messaging systems, exchange expertise on central bank digital currency platforms, and cooperate on fintech, open finance, digital assets and Islamic banking, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas highlighting potential improvements to remittance channels for Filipinos in the UAE.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-04-14RomaniaNational Bank of Romania

    National Bank of Romania to start ECB-coordinated household finance and consumption survey in April 2026

    The National Bank of Romania, with the National Institute of Statistics, will for the first time join the European Central Bank’s triannual “Financing and consumption of households” survey to collect data on households’ financial situation, income and consumption for monetary policy and financial stability analysis. Starting April 2026, about 12,300 households nationwide will be surveyed, with data used exclusively for statistical purposes under GDPR-compliant confidentiality safeguards and fieldwork supported by the Romanian Institute for Evaluation and Strategy.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments