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2026-04-06•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF) reported 1,089 complaints handled in Michoacán in the first two months of 2026, representing 2.3% of national cases and MXN 7.8m recovered for users. Commercial banks accounted for 68.6% of complaints, with unrecognised purchases and electronic transfers prominent, 38.6% of cases were linked to possible fraud, and 40.7% of resolved cases had outcomes favourable to users.
Data & statisticsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-04-06•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile published results from its Price Determinants and Expectations Survey for the rolling quarter to February 2026, indicating broadly unchanged selling prices, decelerating cost pressures and median inflation expectations of 3% at both 12 and 24 months, with the 12‑month median declining. Sales levels continued to weigh on prices, the exchange rate’s influence fell below neutral, costs pushed prices up less than in previous quarters, and fewer firms expect to raise prices over the next 12 months.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-06•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia appointed Edward Lada Jr. and Juan Lopez to its Economic and Community Advisory Council. The council, established in 2008, convenes leaders from business, nonprofits, philanthropy, academia, the public sector, and organized labor to advise on emerging trends and market conditions in the Third Federal Reserve District and support inclusive regional economic growth.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-06•Pakistan•State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced reforms to simplify export proceeds realization and reporting for IT exporters and freelancers, replacing transaction-level Form “R” submissions with a one-time service declaration and requiring banks to tag relevant service and purpose codes. The measures set a one working day maximum turnaround time for processing export receipts and remittances, standardize documentation, and require stronger complaint handling systems at banks. Separately, the State Bank has simplified service trade reporting by revising Form “R”, the Inward Remittance Voucher and Form “M”, raising the Form “R” threshold to above USD 25,000 and encouraging digitalization with auto-population of customer data.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systems
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2026-04-06•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market and the National Depository of Ukraine will hold an online presentation on a new approach to registering share issuances that positions the Central Depository as a key element of capital market infrastructure. The session will outline international practice, streamlined “one-stop shop” processes, and proposed legislative changes under the Concept for a draft Law of Ukraine “On Financial Market Infrastructure,” including shorter timelines, fewer procedures, and greater digitisation.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket infrastructure
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2026-04-06•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a Banking in Social Media Guideline for commercial banks, setting expectations for structured, professional and accountable social media use as part of digital governance and risk management. Built around governance, risk management, and compliance and monitoring, it introduces social media crisis management, a “social media stress test” tool, and requirements for partnerships with financial influencers, including transparency and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governanceCompliance
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2026-04-06•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that financial sector conditions remained stable in March 2026 despite global uncertainty, reinstated stock market stabilisation measures with the Indonesia Stock Exchange, and completed four capital-market transparency reforms, including a phased increase in the minimum free float to 15%. OJK detailed enforcement actions and signalled forthcoming rules on health ratings for non-bank financial institutions, periodic reporting for guarantee institutions, a revised insurance solvency and risk-based capital framework aligned with PSAK 117, and amendments to rules on digital asset and crypto-asset trading.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket developmentFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-04-06•Georgia•Insurance State Supervision Service of Georgia
The Insurance State Supervision Service of Georgia held a continuing legal education session for lawyers on protecting consumer rights in the insurance sector. Led by senior legal and consumer protection officials, the session covered core consumer rights, insurers’ obligations during the insurance contract term, and the legislative framework for consumer rights protection, with participation available both in person and online.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-04-06•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined measures to cushion potential spillovers from the war in the Middle East, including a EUR 300 million support plan with a EUR 0.16 per litre diesel subsidy (EUR 0.20 including VAT), a digital fuel card, and a 15% fertiliser subsidy for farmers. Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis linked the measures to the European “toolbox” used in the 2022 energy crisis and highlighted improved fiscal resilience, including a primary surplus, projected 2.4% growth in 2026, and debt expected to fall below 120% of GDP by the end of the decade, adding that any further interventions would be targeted at households and businesses.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-06•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
Bank Al-Maghrib and the Moroccan Capital Markets Authority launched the institutional website of the Futures Market Coordination Body (ICMAT) as the central reference platform for Morocco’s new financial instruments futures market, coinciding with the first listing of the “MASI 20 Future” on the MASI 20 index. Established under Law 42-12, ICMAT coordinates joint control of the futures market, and the portal provides information on its organisation, the legislative and regulatory framework, market companies and authorised members, plus a resource centre with publications and practical materials.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-04-06•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile published its Determinants and Price Expectations Survey, showing broadly unchanged selling prices, decelerating perceived cost increases, and median 12- and 24-month inflation expectations at 3%. Based on data collected before the Middle East war and oil price impact, firms reported slightly lower sales volumes, unchanged profit margins, and moderating cost pressures, while the share expecting to raise selling prices over the next 12 months declined.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-06•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that its Talas regional office delivered Global Money Week 2026 guest lectures to senior school students in four secondary schools in the Talas region. The sessions covered the history of the Kyrgyz som, financial planning, QR code payments, countering dropper activity, and managing self-imposed credit bans via the “Tunduk” state e-services mobile application.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-06•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted amendments to several normative legal acts on Islamic principles of financing, updating prudential requirements and supervisory approaches. The changes revise credit risk management requirements and approaches, enhance collateral monitoring mechanisms, and update capital requirements, among other related matters.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskCapital adequacy
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2026-04-06•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
As part of Global Money Week 2026, the Naryn regional office of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic delivered financial literacy lectures to staff of rural municipality administrations in At-Bashy, Baetovo, Kulanak and Zhan-Bulak. The sessions covered financial literacy, the Kyrgyz Republic’s payment system, the development of the national currency and financial fraud involving dropper (money mule) schemes.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-06•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted financial literacy outreach in Osh and nearby districts during Global Money Week 2026, focusing on the national currency, personal finance and fraud prevention for young people. From 30 March to 3 April 2026, its Osh Regional Division hosted about 450 students and school pupils at museum open days and guest lectures covering currency development and security features, savings, loans, deposits and measures to prevent youth involvement in financial scams.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-06•United Arab Emirates•UAE Securities & Commodities Authority
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority announced the unanimous re-election of its CEO, Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, as chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions Africa and Middle East Regional Committee for the 2026-2028 term. He will continue to represent the 41-member committee on IOSCO’s Board, focusing on capital market growth, emerging risks, and workstreams on digital assets, market structures, investor awareness, sustainable finance, and capacity building.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-06•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt signed a cooperation protocol with the Supreme Council for Media Regulation to coordinate oversight of digital banking content and enhance electronic disclosure of banking and financial services. The protocol aims to support accurate public information, with the Central Bank of Egypt’s board determining mandatory website disclosures, publication methods and channels, and standards and permissions for banks and other licensed entities.
Policy & regulationCooperationDisclosures
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2026-04-06•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has launched a “Support programme for the development of economic journalism” at the Azerbaijan University of Languages to strengthen economics and finance knowledge among International Journalism students. The first session introduced participants to the central bank’s online resources and covered macroeconomics, monetary policy, macroeconomic forecasting and central bank communications, with further training to be delivered by central bank representatives.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-06•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority has entered the final phase of its Jisr initiative, under which insurance sector firms will train and employ 20 Omani nationals following written and technical assessments. Implemented with Estidamah, the Ministry of Labour and the College of Banking and Financial Studies, the programme combines technical and behavioural interviews across multiple disciplines and aligns with the Authority’s in-country value objectives. The Authority also highlighted its Tamkeen initiative, which develops Omani nationals for administrative and technical roles at operational, middle and senior levels in the non-banking financial sector.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsDiversity and inclusion
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2026-04-06•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has expanded its list of dangerous investment instruments to include two online platforms, Liber Trade and xtp LTD, bringing the total number of flagged initiatives to 466. The Commission reiterates that all listed entities show signs of legal breaches or fraud and highlights common red flags such as lack of licences and founder information, missing official reporting, absence of state oversight, and aggressive high-return advertising that downplays risks.
SupervisionAlertsSanctions list update
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2026-04-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission met with five major virtual asset exchanges and the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance to present inspection findings after Bithumb’s erroneous payout and to agree on stronger self-regulation and internal controls. Measures include near real-time ledger-to-wallet reconciliation, tighter controls and segregation for high-risk manual transactions, more frequent external verification, expanded disclosures, standardized internal control programs, semi-annual inspections and common risk governance standards. Separately, the Financial Supervisory Service found internal control deficiencies at Bithumb and plans sanctions procedures after legal review.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsOperational risk and resilience
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2026-04-06•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defence of Financial Services Users (CONDUSEF) reported 1,089 complaints in Michoacán in the first two months of 2026, down 3.3% year-on-year and representing 2.3% of national complaints, recovering MXN 7.8 million for users with 40.7% of outcomes favourable to complainants. Multiple banking generated 68.6% of complaints, mainly unrecognised purchases and electronic transfers, with 38.6% of cases linked to possible fraud, and most handled via the Gestión Electrónica channel. CONDUSEF reiterated that its procedures are free, online-accessible and do not require intermediaries.
Data & statisticsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-04-06•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam published Brunei Darussalam’s Residential Property Price Index for Q4 2025, showing the index at 93.2 (Q1 2015 = 100), up 4.1% year on year and 5.1% quarter on quarter. Bank mortgage data recorded 128 private residential transactions, down 31.6% quarter on quarter and 12.9% year on year, with a median purchase price of BND 249,500. The authority noted the index uses median prices as a more stable measure and that the statistics are for general information purposes.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-04-06•Asia•ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations announced that the Philippines, through the Department of Finance and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, will chair the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting and related meetings, to be held virtually from April 7 to 10, 2026. Discussions will focus on regional financial cooperation to support resilient growth, sustainable finance, capital markets development, regional payments connectivity, and review of the Roadmap for ASEAN Monetary and Financial Integration and the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026–2030.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-06•Chile•Ministry of Finance (Chile)
The Ministry of Finance of Chile and BancoEstado announced that BancoEstado will eliminate the CLP 300 fee on electronic funds transfers from CuentaRUT to other banks, effective 15 April. The move extends BancoEstado’s modernization and digitalization strategy, under which a range of intra-bank transfers, withdrawals and branch transactions are already free of charge.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOperational excellence
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2026-04-06•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) has issued a memorandum on the calculation, notification, payment and dispute process for the 2026 Annual Supervision (Service) Fee for pawnshops and money service businesses. Pawnshops will be charged PHP 500 per office based on offices as at end-December 2025, while money service business fees vary by type, with amounts ranging from PHP 20,000 to PHP 300,000, and pawnshops with money service business registration must pay both fees. Recipients must validate billing notices and raise any documented exceptions within five working days.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission approved amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Microfinance Support Act, increasing annual microfinance contributions by financial companies to the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency and establishing a legal basis for the agency to provide credit guarantees for Credit Counseling and Recovery Service (CCRS) microloans. The contribution rate on household loan balances will rise to 0.1% for banks and 0.045% for nonbanks, lifting annual contributions by an estimated KRW197.3 billion, while the new guarantee framework is expected to expand CCRS microloan supply from KRW120 billion to KRW420 billion.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial inclusion
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2026-04-06•Honduras•Central Bank of Honduras
The Central Bank of Honduras reported that net international reserves increased by USD 846.9 million between 27 January and 31 March 2026, raising import coverage from 6.2 to 6.7 months. Reserves rose from USD 10,305.8 million to USD 11,152.7 million over the period, with weekly changes ranging from USD 46.0 million to USD 219.1 million.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-06•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission issued General Resolution No. 1125 to permit crowdfunding-style placements within the automatic public offering regime for low and medium impact issuances, allowing non-qualified investors to participate subject to limits and safeguards. The rules enable smaller issuances to access capital markets without prior Commission intervention, raise the medium-impact cap for shares and corporate bonds from UVA 7 million to UVA 15 million, and update the “qualified investor” definition for resident individuals to include virtual asset holdings and assets held domestically or abroad, while leaving the existing Crowdfunding Platforms regime unchanged.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCrowdfunding
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2026-04-06•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece published Governor Yannis Stournaras’ speech presenting the 2025 Annual Report, which frames the Middle East conflict as a negative shock but highlights Greece’s stronger fundamentals, including 2025 growth of 2.1%, a 4.4% of GDP primary surplus, improved bank resilience and a 16-year high investment-to-GDP ratio. For 2026, it projects growth of 1.9%, a primary surplus of about 3.2% of GDP and a marginal general government surplus, while flagging the persistent current account deficit as the main vulnerability and calling for data-dependent ECB policy, targeted fiscal support and structural reforms.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksEconomic data and developmentsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-04-05•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published an article by its Governor titled “Resilience and Prudent Strategy in the Cyprus Banking Sector”. The piece appears to set out the Governor’s views on the sector’s resilience and strategic direction.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-04-05•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has been elected to represent the International Organization of Securities Commissions Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East on IOSCO’s board of directors, providing it with representation in the global capital markets standard-setting body. The authority noted it already participates in IOSCO’s Africa and Middle East Committee, Emerging Markets Committee, and policy committees on secondary markets, financial intermediaries, and derivatives.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-04-05•Türkiye•Central Bank of Türkiye
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye issued a press release rejecting allegations that it shared undisclosed information or policy assessments with investors during technical briefings in London, reiterating that it does not disclose non-public information to external parties. It described the briefings as part of its transparency-focused communication policy, limited to publicly available monetary policy texts and macroeconomic data, and urged market participants to rely on its official communication channels.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-04-05•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq has announced two seven-day liquidity auctions for execution on 7 April 2026, comprising an Islamic certificate of deposit auction for Islamic banks and a central bank bill auction for conventional banks with a 5.25% interest rate. Eligible banks must have Iraqi dinar private sector deposits above IQD 50 billion and may subscribe between IQD 50 billion and IQD 500 billion, with the auctions recorded in the Central Securities Depository system as ICD811 and W503.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMonetary policy operations
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2026-04-05•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt reported that net international reserves stood at USD 52,830.6 million at end-March 2026.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-05•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority has deregistered Maganlal Thacker & Co. from the register of accounting and auditing firms for violations of the Law Regulating the Accounting and Auditing Profession and International Standards on Auditing, a decision it upheld after reviewing the firm’s appeal. The authority cited non-compliance with registration conditions for foreign firms and multiple audit quality deficiencies, including improper signing of audit reports, inadequate evidence, failure to determine materiality, and missing procedures on inventory and related parties.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAuditing
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2026-04-05•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority
The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority will replace the current solvency regime with a risk-based capital framework from Jan. 1, 2027. Insurers and reinsurers must calculate solvency under both frameworks during 2026 and may use the standard formula or an approved internal model. The framework also permits subordinated debt issuance to support capital requirements and growth.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyRegulatory reportingRisk management
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2026-04-05•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance said Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoon-cheol met ambassadors of the six Gulf Cooperation Council states to assess the Middle East conflict’s economic impact and seek cooperation on global economic security and energy supply risks, given South Korea’s reliance on crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz. GCC ambassadors called South Korea a priority partner and pledged coordination on stable supplies and freedom of navigation, while the ministry outlined domestic measures including a maximum price system for petroleum products, fuel tax cuts, KRW 4 trillion in policy financing and swift execution of a KRW 26 trillion supplementary budget.
Policy & regulationCooperationGeopolitical risk
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2026-04-04•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission delivered a lecture at the Instituto Superior Metropolitano de Angola on the dissemination of capital markets statistics as part of its market-promotion outreach. Targeted at students and faculty, the session highlighted the role of statistical data in analysing economic and financial information and provided a practical overview of key trends and indicators in Angolan and global capital markets, continuing an outreach series to multiple universities.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-04•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission participated in the IOSCO Committee 8 Plenary Meeting in Bucharest, which focused on investor education and emerging issues in capital markets supervision. Discussions covered preparations for World Investor Week 2026, artificial intelligence initiatives in capital markets, investor resilience and financial education tools, IOSCO’s 2026 strategic priorities, and analysis of new financial products and predictive markets.
Policy & regulationCooperation
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2026-04-04•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq has published materials under its Banking Reform Project, including a detailed assessment guide for its 2025 standards for private commercial and Islamic banks, a standards booklet, a circular on reform pathways, an undertaking letter template, and a frequently asked questions document. The webpage currently displays technical PHP session warnings indicating storage constraints, which may affect access to these materials.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-04-04•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People’s Bank of China reported that the inaugural meeting of the China–Canada Financial Working Group was held in Beijing, creating a new channel for dialogue on monetary and financial policy, markets, stability and supervision, anti-money laundering, cross-border capital flows and global financial governance. Senior representatives from key Chinese and Canadian financial authorities discussed the global macroeconomic outlook, monetary policy, financial regulation and market development, stressing that closer regulatory engagement can support a stable business environment and facilitate bilateral trade and investment.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-04•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission launched a coordinated Songkran festival campaign with insurers and other agencies to promote insurance for loss reduction and public protection, focusing on health, safer travel and longer-term financial planning. Measures include health screening and risk-awareness messaging, vehicle safety checks and promotion of compulsory and voluntary motor insurance, financial planning outreach and free credit checks, plus two low-cost 30-day microinsurance products and online engagement activities with insurance-related prizes.
Financial literacy & educationOther
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2026-04-04•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam hosted the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office annual consultation mission, which reviewed Vietnam’s macroeconomic conditions and policy direction and agreed to deepen cooperation, including on the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation. AMRO assessed Vietnam’s 2025 growth at 8.02% with inflation at 3.31%, highlighted monetary and exchange rate management, and flagged external and energy-related risks. It recommended flexible monetary policy, targeted fiscal measures, and a focus on technology and human capital development.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-04-04•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has amended the rules for compulsory civil liability insurance for motor vehicle owners, revising how premiums are calculated for mandatory motor third-party liability cover. The changes introduce specific risk coefficients for vehicles used in passenger transport, including taxis, reflecting their higher incident frequency and aligning risk assessment more closely with actual third-party harm.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-04-03•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde has published its Summary of Risk Indicators for supervision of the Cape Verdean payment system for Q4 2025, covering service availability, concentration, and operational and financial risk. The vinti4 network, with 240 active ATMs, recorded a cash withdrawal availability ratio of 89.7%, while in the Deposit and Settlement Management System the three largest participants accounted for 86.18% of transaction values and 66.52% of operations, with no financial or operational risks deemed critical. The peak transaction value was recorded on 22 December at CVE 239,715.3 million.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsSupervisory data
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2026-04-03•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas raised its Texas Employment Forecast, projecting 1.9 percent job growth in 2026 within an 80 percent confidence band of 1.1 to 2.7 percent, implying 278,400 jobs added and total employment of 14.6 million by December. The upward revision reflects stronger-than-expected employment gains in December and January, though the Dallas Fed highlighted downside risks from declining immigration, higher productivity, softer Texas Business Outlook Survey activity, and elevated geopolitical uncertainty.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-03•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority has approved the prospectus for Bel’s capital increase through an employee share offering of up to 2,403,751 new shares. In Morocco, the offer is open to employees of Fromageries Bel Maroc and Société d'Import Export de Produits Fromagers at a subscription price of EUR 29.36 (MAD 316.41) per share, with detailed documentation available via Bel’s Moroccan subsidiaries, Bel’s website, and the Moroccan Capital Markets Authority website.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-03•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board issued a consent prohibition order against Mollie Morrow, a former employee of United Bank in Fairfax, Virginia. The action relates to the embezzlement of bank funds.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-04-03•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF Executive Board concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation with Yemen, resuming surveillance after an 11-year hiatus, and noted tentative stabilization amid fragile macroeconomic and humanitarian conditions. Real GDP is estimated to have contracted by 0.5% in 2025, with a further 0.7% decline projected for 2026, while weak exports and higher imports are expected to pressure the external position. Executive Directors welcomed fiscal consolidation and backed plans for revenue mobilization, stronger public financial management, prudent monetary policy, a market-based exchange rate, and measures to reinforce financial stability and AML/CFT.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-03•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva intends to appoint Zeine Zeidane as Director of the African Department, succeeding Abebe Aemro Selassie, who will retire on May 1, 2026. Zeidane, currently Deputy Director in the Middle East and Central Asia Department and a former Mauritanian Prime Minister and Central Bank Governor, has previously held senior roles in the African Department and contributed to key IMF policy initiatives.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-03•Croatia•Ministry of Finance (Croatia)
Croatia’s Ministry of Finance reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tomislav Coric visited the Agency for Commercial Activity (AKD) following AKD’s successful ISO 37301 compliance management certification audit. AKD presented its governance and control framework aligned with international standards and OECD recommendations, and showcased critical infrastructure capabilities in identity and security technologies, traceability systems, banking and fintech services, and big data-based transport solutions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAuditing
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2026-04-03•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has set minimum credit quality requirements for digital financial assets (DFAs) available to non-qualified investors, differentiating between fixed-return DFAs and those with variable, market- or macro-linked yields. Non-qualified investors may purchase fixed-return DFAs without limits if the issuer or underlying bonds are rated at least A+ nationally or BB internationally, while DFAs linked to inflation, the key rate or certain asset prices are capped at RUB 600,000 per investor annually and must meet a minimum rating of BBB- nationally or BB+ internationally.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit ratings
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2026-04-03•Moldova•Ministry of Finance (Moldova)
The Ministry of Finance of Moldova reaffirmed its commitment to support the development of the accounting and audit sector through coherent policies and ongoing dialogue with the professional community. State Secretary Corina Alexa linked strengthening the profession to enhancing economic credibility and investor confidence, highlighting priorities such as alignment with international standards, continuous professional development, and promoting integrity-based practices.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-04-03•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia published March 2026 operational statistics for the IPS NBS instant payments system, which operates in 24/7/365 mode. The system processed 11,548,770 transactions with an average execution time of 1.0 seconds and total turnover of RSD 145.0 billion.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-04-03•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia published March 2026 operational statistics for its RTGS, Clearing, Interbank Foreign Exchange Clearing System and International Foreign Exchange Clearing System, reporting 100.0% system availability and no downtime. RTGS and Clearing processed 19.4 million payments with turnover of RSD 17,001.3 billion, while the foreign exchange clearing systems, with 21 participants, processed EUR 224,966,491.72 of transactions.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-04-03•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has authorised Türk P and I Sigorta AŞ to operate in the general liability line of business. The approval is granted under Insurance Law No. 5684 and the regulation on the establishment and operating principles of insurance and reinsurance companies.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-03•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has amended its foreign exchange restrictions, effective 4 April 2026, to permit foreign currency purchases for accumulating funds for medical treatment abroad and to set conditions for hryvnia and foreign currency settlements in Ukraine related to the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. Individuals, their relatives, and charitable foundations may now purchase and hold foreign currency in Ukrainian bank accounts until the amount needed for treatment is collected, subject to specified conditions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicence approval
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2026-04-03•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a call for papers for its online workshop “Monetary Policy in Emerging Markets: Credit and Saving Behavior in Monetary Transmission,” to be held on 14 May 2026. The workshop will examine how financial systems transmit monetary policy to inflation and the real economy, focusing on credit and deposit channels, policy rate pass-through, central bank instruments, heterogeneity across households and firms, credit dynamics, financial stability, the sovereign-bank nexus, and exchange rate effects.
Research
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2026-04-03•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board published a research note comparing three major surveys on U.S. artificial intelligence adoption, finding that about 18% of firms reported AI use by end-2025, while around 41% of workers reported using work-related generative AI and 78% of the labor force is employed at AI-adopting firms. The note attributes differences in adoption rates mainly to survey design, including sampling, units of analysis, question framing, and respondent knowledge. Adoption increases with firm size and is notably high in professional services and finance.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-04-03•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy published staff macroeconomic projections for Italy for 2026–2028. The projections are based on technical assumptions available as of 27 March 2026 and other data available as of 31 March 2026.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-03•Canada•Department of Finance (Canada)
The Department of Finance Canada launched a Canada-China Financial Working Group, established through a joint statement by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng to support bilateral cooperation in financial services. During a visit to Beijing, Champagne and Canadian financial authorities met senior Chinese officials and institutions to discuss global macroeconomic developments and strengthening the bilateral economic relationship under the Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap.
Policy & regulationCooperation
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2026-04-03•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed Stephen D. Andrews and M. Jordan Minot as deputy general counsel for regulation and litigation, respectively. Andrews will lead the Regulatory Branch and Minot will lead the Litigation, Enforcement, and Adjudication Branch within the General Counsel’s Office as the agency pursues rulemaking and litigation related to its regulatory authority.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-03•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published its January 2026 list of state nonmember banks evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act, including the examination ratings assigned. The list identifies each institution and its rating code, shown as either “S” or “O”, with full CRA evaluations available from the banks and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Public Information Center.
SupervisionRegulatory reportingOther
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2026-04-03•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
China’s Ministry of Public Security’s Economic Crime Investigation Bureau and the National Financial Regulatory Administration’s Inspection Bureau have launched a new coordinated enforcement campaign against illegal “black and grey industry” activity in the financial sector to curb illegal intermediaries, safeguard market order, and protect consumers. Combining criminal enforcement with measures to improve financial services, it targets illegal deposit and loan intermediaries, online lending platforms, insurance agency intermediaries, and improper credit-card “anti-collection” intermediaries, supported by big data policing and enhanced cross-departmental coordination. In the first campaign from June to November 2025, authorities opened over 1,500 cases, dismantled more than 200 professional criminal groups, and reported nearly CNY 30 billion involved.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-04-03•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance of Greece reported a record 2,879 out-of-court debt restructurings in March 2026, covering EUR 982 million of liabilities, including 650 cases under Law 5193/2025, which broadened eligibility for mandatory restructuring offers. Since the mechanism’s launch, 58,212 restructurings have been completed for EUR 18.08 billion of initial debts, alongside EUR 254 million of bilateral loan restructurings with the four largest servicers and a reported banking sector non-performing loan ratio of 3.3% in December 2025.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLending
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2026-04-03•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan has granted Open Joint Stock Company Air Communication Agency a special licence to conduct foreign exchange operations in Tajikistan. The authorisation is issued under the Law on the National Bank, the Law on the Permitting System, the Law on Currency Regulation and Currency Control, and Instruction No. 251 on foreign currency use, circulation, and licensing of currency operations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-03•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published its weekly statement of assets and liabilities, reporting total assets and liabilities of EUR 6,253,432 million, driven by EUR -28,978 million in transactions and EUR 120,288 million in quarter-end adjustments. Key items included EUR 3,928,753 million in securities of euro area residents, EUR 22,574 million in lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations, EUR 1,618,975 million in banknotes in circulation, and EUR 2,329,445 million in deposit facility holdings.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-03•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan met with senior representatives of the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan to discuss the President’s address to parliament and its priorities for the banking system. Key tasks highlighted for banks include increasing cashless payments, improving payment infrastructure, attracting foreign investment, boosting deposits, expanding lending to priority sectors such as manufacturing entrepreneurship, and developing the mortgage lending market.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-03•Slovenia•Central Bank of Slovenia
The Central Bank of Slovenia issued a renewed alert about fraudsters falsely posing as its representatives, or as staff of Slovenian commercial banks, to obtain personal and banking data and induce transfers of funds abroad. It reiterated that it does not provide business services to individuals or request personal or financial information by phone, and urged the public to terminate such contacts, report incidents to the police, and verify any purported central bank communication via official channels.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-04-03•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic imposed a KGS 55,000 fine on a currency exchange bureau in Bishkek for violating Kyrgyz Republic legislation and the National Bank’s regulatory legal acts.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-04-03•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Batken regional office delivered a financial literacy lecture to students at the Batken campus of Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University as part of Global Money Week 2026. The session covered responsible money management, the development of QR-code payment technologies in Kyrgyzstan, and fraud schemes involving dropperstvo.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-03•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic participated in a roundtable in Bishkek organised by the Association of Microfinance Organisations to discuss microfinance market development and digitalisation of services. Participants also addressed compliance with consumer credit legislation, credit information sharing, and potential enhancements to the regulation of microfinance organisations within an ongoing regulator-industry dialogue.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentFinancial inclusion
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2026-04-03•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam announced the expanded rollout of a Vietnam–China bilateral retail QR payment service enabling Chinese visitors to pay in Vietnam using Alipay by scanning VIETQRGlobal at participating merchants. Payments are processed via connectivity between the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam and Ant International and settled through Vietcombank, supporting direct renminbi–dong transactions across NAPAS member acceptance points. The central bank’s Payment Department urged acceleration of the “Vietnam outbound” leg to allow Vietnamese users to pay in China using domestic bank payment apps to scan Alipay QR codes.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border payments
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2026-04-03•Moldova•Ministry of Finance (Moldova)
The Ministry of Finance of Moldova reported that under the Agricultural Credit Facility 408 micro and small agricultural enterprises were financed between March 2025 and March 2026, with total on-lent resources of MDL 382.6 million and grants of MDL 44.2 million. Financing mainly supported equipment for conventional and conservation agriculture and post-harvest processing, with projects concentrated in the north and on-lent at a fixed 5.1% annual interest rate. For 2026, the programme has MDL 183.16 million available for loans and MDL 15.75 million for grants.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-04-03•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reported strong early uptake of the new Reshoring Investment Account, with around 92,000 accounts and balances of about USD 0.32bn in roughly 11 days, and urged the financial sector to promote the product to support domestic capital inflows. During a visit to NH Investment & Securities, Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol linked expected improvements in foreign exchange supply and demand to the RIA launch, record first-quarter trade surplus, increased foreign purchases of Korean Treasury bonds, foreign-exchange stability measures, and a forthcoming National Pension Service framework, while warning of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and vowing firm action against market disruption.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-03•Czech Republic•Ministry of Finance (Czech Republic)
The Czech Ministry of Finance, together with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, has launched a new electronic service for submitting foreign direct investment screening applications under the 2025 framework law. The online portal allows investors and authorised representatives to complete required data fields and upload supporting documents via the government portal and the Ministry’s website. In-scope foreign direct investments carried out from 2 April 2026 must be notified to the Ministry of Finance for screening before completion.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLicensing framework and process
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2026-04-03•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission held an expanded Party committee study session on artificial intelligence to set priorities for AI use in financial services and supervision, positioning it as a strategic focus for technology finance and the sector’s digital transformation. Director Li Yunze called for building a financial service system aligned with full life-cycle financing needs of future industries, prudently piloting AI applications, establishing a secure AI governance framework, and launching the “Jin Jian Project” to strengthen supervisory technology and look-through supervision.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligence
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2026-04-03•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets held technical assistance sessions on transposing EU Directive 2021/2167 on credit servicers and purchasers, aiming to raise regulatory standards for credit origination and debt collection. Moderated by Romania’s National Authority for Consumer Protection, the sessions combined staff training with recommendations on the draft law and discussions with market participants on new requirements and their impact on business models, supported by the “Moldova is Europe – Support for EU integration” project.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCredit riskSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-04-03•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
The National Commission for Financial Markets of Moldova hosted a study visit for finance students, outlining its role in regulating and supervising the financial market and protecting consumers. The authority also discussed digital financial security risks, recent online fraud typologies, and practical measures to identify and prevent manipulation in digital channels.
Financial literacy & educationCyber resilienceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-03•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR held an open consultation meeting on a draft law on deposit protection, chaired by Deputy Governor Sulisak Thamnouvong. Representatives from relevant ministries, public bodies, and industry associations from the commercial banking and microfinance sectors participated.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-04-03•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The Central Bank of the Republic of China reports that People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met Standard Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Sim Tshabalala to discuss the current economic and financial situation in China and globally, as well as Standard Bank Group’s business developments. Deputy Governor Tao Ling and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Chairman Liao Lin also attended the meeting.
Monetary policyOtherCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-03•Malaysia•Malaysia Securities Commission
The Securities Commission Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to enhance enforcement cooperation against online scams and fraudulent or unlicensed investment schemes. The agreement provides for expanded intelligence sharing, standard operating procedures, capacity building and the use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve detection, investigation and enforcement, and supports faster removal of scam-related content and joint public education initiatives.
SupervisionCooperationCyber resilienceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-03•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has issued a notice instructing six individuals granted securities practising certificates to pay a fee of VND 1,000,000 per person in accordance with Ministry of Finance Circular 25/2022/TT-BTC. Fees may be paid by bank transfer to designated VietinBank or Vietcombank accounts or directly at the Commission, and certificates will be revoked if recipients do not complete the collection process within one year of the fee-payment notice.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-03•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission issued Notice No. 55/TB-UBCK requiring listed individuals to pay a VND 1,000,000 fee for issuance of a securities practising certificate under the Ministry of Finance’s Circular 25/2022/TT-BTC, either by bank transfer or in person. If the fee payment and related procedures are not completed within one year of the Commission’s notification, the Commission will cancel the issued securities practising certificate.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-03•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance chaired the third meeting of the government-wide Illegal Foreign Exchange Transactions Response Team, calling for stricter action against market-disrupting conduct, including groundless fake news, and stronger joint enforcement against illegal foreign exchange activity. Citing its recent criminal complaint, the ministry urged agencies, including the National Intelligence Service, National Tax Service, Korea Customs Service, Bank of Korea and Financial Supervisory Service, to promptly share cases and file police complaints, focusing on underground remittances (hwanchegi), cross-border settlements outside banks and money laundering.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-04-03•Sri Lanka•Sri Lanka Securities & Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka has extended the application period for accreditation as an SEC Accredited Shariah Scholar under its framework for independent Shariah oversight of Islamic capital market products. Following a 2024 evaluation that resulted in six accredited professionals, the SEC has amended its guidelines and invited further applications from local and international candidates meeting updated qualification, experience and eligibility criteria.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-04-03•El Salvador•Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported 2025 net FDI inflows of USD 474.8 million, with USD 10,617.9 million in inflows and USD 10,143.1 million in outflows, largely from intragroup financial transactions rather than changes in productive activity. Outflows were mainly intercompany debt repayments and profit remittances, with ten large companies accounting for 67% of the total. Firms with FDI posted record profits of USD 1,642.8 million and dividends of USD 981.1 million. Reinvested earnings contributed USD 661.7 million and equity contributions USD 276.3 million, with the largest net inflows in real estate and other services, and in financial and insurance activities.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-03•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR convened the inaugural 2026 meeting of its Payment System Committee, chaired by Vice Governor Sulisak Thamnouvong. Committee members and representatives from internal departments and other relevant stakeholders participated.
Institutional developmentGovernanceOther
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2026-04-03•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board concluded its Article IV consultation with Japan, noting resilient above-potential growth but urging rebuilding of fiscal buffers, continued monetary policy normalization, and labor market reforms to support sustained real wage gains. Directors project growth to slow to 0.8% in 2026 and inflation to converge to the Bank of Japan’s target by 2027, and recommend a credible, growth-friendly fiscal framework to contain rising debt. They support gradual interest rate hikes toward neutral, careful design of any consumption tax suspension, and vigilance over financial vulnerabilities, including foreign exchange exposures, regional banks, commercial real estate, and non-bank financial institutions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-03•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea reported that official foreign reserves stood at USD 423.7 billion at end-March 2026, down USD 4.0 billion from end-February, with Korea ranking 12th globally in foreign reserve holdings as of end-February 2026. Reserves remained concentrated in securities at USD 377.7 billion (89.2%), with smaller holdings in deposits, Special Drawing Rights, gold and the International Monetary Fund position, all of which were flat or slightly lower over the month.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-02•Bulgaria•Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission
The Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission approved the prospectus for a EUR 10,000,000 secured bond issue by Industry Development Holding AD for trading on a regulated market and entered it in the register of securities issuers. The floating‑rate bonds (ISIN BG2100001267) carry 6‑month EURIBOR plus 1.00%, with a 3.25%–5.75% annual rate corridor and maturity on 26 January 2034. The commission will apply ESMA guidelines on criteria for assessing knowledge and competence under the Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation in its supervisory practice from 28 July 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has revoked the operating licence of investment firm Limit Prime Securities AD (Podgorica) following the firm’s decision to cease providing investment and ancillary services, acting under Article 222(1)(2) of the Capital Market Law. Clients have been notified, pursuant to Article 223(1), to withdraw their funds or transfer them to another investment firm.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
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2026-04-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Financial Supervision Commission of Bulgaria to enhance supervisory collaboration and exchange of experience in support of Montenegro’s European integration. The agreement aims to strengthen regulator-to-regulator cooperation on capital market integration and joint international initiatives, and was accompanied by discussions on market development, connectivity, and citizen-targeted government bond issuance models.
SupervisionCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority reported that its chair, Željko Drinčić, met with London Stock Exchange Group representatives in London to discuss capital market development and digitalisation. Discussions with Darko Hajdukovic focused on global market trends, digital market infrastructure, innovative solutions, and the role of regulators in enhancing transparency, efficiency and security, with the visit framed as strengthening international cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•Luxembourg•Central Bank of Luxembourg
The Central Bank of Luxembourg published Luxembourg’s international investment position for Q4 2025, reporting a EUR 361bn increase in external financial assets to EUR 13,499bn and a similar rise in external liabilities to EUR 13,474bn, resulting in a net position of EUR 25bn. The expansion was driven by collective investment undertakings, with portfolio investment assets in foreign securities rising by EUR 189bn to EUR 6,359bn and securities issued by Luxembourg and held by non-residents increasing by EUR 298bn to EUR 8,041bn.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-02•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority and the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation and information exchange on regulatory oversight of auditors and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, including in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The framework aims to strengthen transparency and integrity across financial and non-financial sectors, support coordinated supervision and enforcement in line with international best practices, and reinforce efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and related illicit activities.
SupervisionCooperationAuditingDomestic cooperation
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2026-04-02•St. Vincent & the Grenadines•St. Vincent & the Grenadines Financial Services Authority
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Services Authority issued a public notice reminding all persons and entities conducting virtual asset business within or from the country that they must be registered under the Virtual Assets Business Act 2022. The notice clarifies the scope of “virtual asset business” and warns that operating without registration is an offence subject to enforcement action, including administrative penalties and other legal sanctions, urging operators to submit registration applications.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLicence approval
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2026-04-02•Canada•Department of Finance (Canada)
The Department of Finance Canada announced the appointment of Simon Kamel as interim Master of the Royal Canadian Mint for an eight-month term while the selection process for a permanent Master continues. The Master of the Mint serves as chief executive officer of the Crown corporation, overseeing its activities, business performance and strategic development, with the Board accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Finance.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-02•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published preliminary 2025 external statistics indicating an improved current account balance and reduced net external liability position. The current account deficit narrowed to EUR 2,336.5 million (6.4% of GDP) from EUR 2,852.6 million (8.2%) in 2024, while the international investment position improved to a net liability of EUR 28,165.0 million and gross external debt declined to EUR 225,188.5 million. Adjusted for special purpose entities, the current account deficit was EUR 2,677.9 million (7.4% of GDP) and net external debt stood at -EUR 30,946.3 million.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics