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  • 2026-09-29NetherlandsDutch Authority for the Financial Markets

    Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets identifies four priorities to strengthen asset managers’ ICT recovery

    The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets found that large institutional asset managers have the foundations for ICT recovery in place but need better alignment across critical functions, recovery objectives, providers and testing. It identified four priorities covering consistent classification, function-level recovery objectives, provider agreements and testing against extreme disruption scenarios.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCyber resilienceOperational risk and resilience
  • 2026-09-29IcelandCentral Bank of Iceland

    Central Bank of Iceland publishes handbook for version 5.0 of its quarterly macroeconomic model

    The Central Bank of Iceland has published a handbook for version 5.0 of its core forecasting and policy simulation model. The update refreshes estimation periods and equilibrium measures and revises the treatment of imports, household income, consumption, potential output, house prices and inflation expectations while leaving the model’s overall behavior broadly unchanged.

    Monetary policyOtherMacroprudential policy and tools
  • 2026-09-29IcelandCentral Bank of Iceland

    Central Bank of Iceland publishes September 2026 economic indicators

    The Central Bank of Iceland has released its September 2026 Economic Indicators report, covering the economy, markets and financial system through charts and downloadable data.

    Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-09-29GlobalEgmont Group

    Egmont Group launches request for proposals for financial intelligence unit risk assessment e-learning course

    The Egmont Group is seeking a subject matter expert to develop a 45-minute e-learning course on the risk-based approach and national risk assessments for staff across more than 180 financial intelligence units. The course will cover international requirements, financial intelligence unit contributions to risk assessments and the use of findings to set operational and strategic priorities.

    Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingAML and CFT
  • 2026-09-29GuernseyGuernsey Financial Services Commission

    Guernsey Financial Services Commission alerts businesses to amended sanctions details for Khatiba Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad

    The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has alerted businesses to amended sanctions details for Khatiba Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad. Businesses must check for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets immediately and report findings to the Policy & Resources Committee, while regulated firms must also notify the Commission.

    EnforcementSanctions & designationsAML and CFTComplianceBeneficial ownership
  • 2026-09-29HungaryNational Bank of Hungary

    National Bank of Hungary hosts seminar on electronic payments and cash innovation

    The National Bank of Hungary is hosting 28 experts from 21 countries for a seminar on electronic payments and cash innovation. Discussions cover instant payments, Payments Strategy 2030, the central bank digital currency project, EU regulation and cash management practices.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsCBDCCurrency and cash management
  • 2026-09-29EuropeEuropean Financial Reporting Advisory Group

    European Financial Reporting Advisory Group opens registration for October 9 briefing on SME Voluntary Standard changes

    The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group will hold an October 9 briefing on changes from the VSME Recommendation to the new Voluntary Standard under the delegated act. The event will address practical implementation through EFRAG guidance and digital tools, with input from businesses using sustainability reporting.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAccounting and financial reportingESG
  • 2026-09-29SyriaCentral Bank of Syria

    Central Bank of Syria assumes annual chair of Council of Governors of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities

    Central Bank of Syria Governor Safwat Raslan assumed the annual chair of the Council of Governors of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities and led its 50th session. Discussions covered monetary and banking stability, payment systems and regional economic challenges.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-09-29QatarQatar Central Bank

    Qatar Central Bank joins Arab central bank governors meeting and macroeconomic resilience workshop

    Qatar Central Bank Deputy Governor Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Thani attended a meeting of Arab central bank governors and a workshop on macroeconomic resilience in Abu Dhabi, where participants discussed several topics and took related decisions.

    Policy & regulationCooperationMacroprudential policy and toolsGeopolitical riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-09-29United StatesFederal Housing Finance Agency

    US Federal Housing Finance Agency reports 0.3% monthly rise in July house prices

    US house prices rose 0.3% in July and 2.6% from a year earlier, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Monthly regional changes ranged from a 0.8% decline in the Mountain division to a 1.5% increase in the Middle Atlantic division.

    Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingRegulatory reportingMarket risk and volatility
  • 2026-09-29United StatesFederal Reserve Bank of New York

    Federal Reserve Bank of New York appoints Jeff T Blau to Second District Advisory Council

    The Federal Reserve Bank of New York appointed Related Companies CEO Jeff T. Blau to its Second District Advisory Council. Members serve three-year terms and advise New York Fed leadership on regional business and economic conditions.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-09-29KazakhstanAgency 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 licenses Centras Life for an additional voluntary insurance class

    The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan licensed Centras Life to conduct life insurance and reinsurance activities with an additional voluntary insurance class.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
  • 2026-09-29KazakhstanAgency 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 plans cyber exercise covering banks with about 90% of sector assets

    Kazakhstan’s financial regulator plans a full-scale supervisory cyber exercise in 2027 involving major banks with about 90% of sector assets. It will assess their ability to withstand cyberattacks and restore information systems after incidents, building on an earlier pilot.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCyber resilienceOperational risk and resilienceCorporate governance
  • 2026-09-29KazakhstanAgency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan

    Kazakhstan’s Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market discusses insurance supervision priorities with CIS authorities

    Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator is discussing insurance supervision priorities with other CIS authorities at meetings in Yerevan. The agenda includes information exchange, state reinsurance companies, life insurance, risk and conduct supervision, artificial intelligence and actuarial oversight.

    SupervisionCooperationArtificial intelligenceCross-border cooperationRisk management
  • 2026-09-29PhilippinesPhilippine Securities and Exchange Commission

    Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission consults on omnibus foundation rules and simplified reporting forms

    The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on consolidated rules for the registration, reporting and supervision of foundations. All foundations would file simplified funding and utilization forms from fiscal years ending on or after Dec. 31, 2026, with additional program certification required when aggregate expenses exceed PHP 3 million. The draft also sets filing penalties and strengthens deficiency review, record retention and inspection requirements.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingCorporate governanceAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-09-29ThailandThailand Securities & Exchange Commission

    Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission urges investors to move assets from Holdstation and UNO before October 1 access block

    The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission urged investors to withdraw or transfer assets from the unlicensed Holdstation and UNO applications before access is blocked on October 1, 2026. The regulator also advised investors to verify the licensing status of digital asset businesses before using their services.

    SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-09-29ChinaCentral Bank of the Republic of China

    China's Ministry of Finance, People's Bank of China and National Financial Regulatory Administration launch one percentage point subsidy for qualifying first home mortgages

    China's Ministry of Finance, the People's Bank of China and the National Financial Regulatory Administration have launched a one percentage point subsidy for qualifying first home mortgages originated from Oct. 1, 2026. It covers up to CNY 1 million of principal for five years on homes costing no more than CNY 1.5 million and measuring no more than 120 square meters. Participating banks will verify eligibility and apply the subsidy automatically to monthly interest payments.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLendingRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-09-29ChinaCentral Bank of the Republic of China

    China's Ministry of Finance, People's Bank of China and National Financial Regulatory Administration launch one percentage point subsidy for qualifying first home mortgages

    China's Ministry of Finance, the People's Bank of China and the National Financial Regulatory Administration have launched a one percentage point interest subsidy for qualifying newly originated first home mortgages from Oct. 1, 2026. It covers up to CNY 1 million of principal for five years on homes costing no more than CNY 1.5 million and measuring no more than 120 square meters. Banks will verify eligibility and apply the subsidy automatically to monthly payments.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLendingMacroprudential policy and tools
  • 2026-09-29ChinaCentral Bank of the Republic of China

    People's Bank of China cuts pledged supplementary lending rate to 1.5% and adds CNY 700 billion in targeted relending

    The People's Bank of China cut the one-year pledged supplementary lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5% and expanded the facility to six infrastructure network categories. It also added CNY 200 billion for technology innovation and equipment upgrades and CNY 500 billion for agriculture and small businesses, including CNY 300 billion for private enterprises.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMacroprudential policy and toolsLendingFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-09-29AngolaMinistry of Finance (Angola)

    Angola's Ministry of Finance outlines Ondjila Green national electric vehicle charging system

    Angola's Ministry of Finance has outlined the Ondjila Green initiative to develop a national charging network and gradually deploy electric buses and other electric vehicles. The program assigns financing support to the Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund, oversight to the Ministry of Transport and vehicle production and network delivery to OPAIA Motors.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
  • 2026-09-29Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority

    Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority approves stronger qualification, quality management and inspection rules for auditors

    Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority strengthened qualification, quality management and transparency requirements for registered accounting firms, with the amendments effective upon publication. Firms must also cooperate with inspections, implement approved corrective actions where required and share relevant final inspection findings with listed companies’ audit committees.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAuditingCompliance
  • 2026-09-29Hong KongFinancial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)

    Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau explores bank financing flexibility for Northern Metropolis projects

    The Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are exploring ways to facilitate bank financing for entities developing the Northern Metropolis. Preferential insurance capital treatment for infrastructure investments will apply from Dec. 31, 2026. The measures complement more than HKD 180 billion in approved public works funding and planned government support for park companies and the University Town.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCapital adequacyMacroprudential policy and tools
  • 2026-09-29BrazilCentral Bank of Brazil

    Central Bank of Brazil and European Central Bank assess linking Pix and TIPS for instant cross-border payments

    The Central Bank of Brazil and the European Central Bank are assessing the feasibility of linking Pix with TIPS for instant cross-border payments. The review covers technical, operational, legal and commercial requirements. A viable connection could enable transfers and purchase payments to reach recipients in local currency within seconds and at potentially lower cost.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border paymentsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
  • 2026-09-29RussiaCentral Bank of Russia

    Central Bank of Russia cuts risk weights to 30% and 50% for loans protecting critical infrastructure from aerial attacks

    The Central Bank of Russia authorized 30% and 50% risk weights for bank loans financing protection of critical infrastructure from aerial attacks and waived macroprudential add-ons for these exposures. The treatment covers legal entities, regions and municipalities through Dec. 31, 2026, and may later become permanent.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyMacroprudential policy and tools
  • 2026-09-29UzbekistanMinistry of Finance (Republic of Uzbekistan)

    Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance registers agriculture accounting standard effective January 2027

    Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance has registered a national accounting standard for agricultural activities, effective Jan. 1, 2027. It sets uniform rules for biological assets, agricultural produce and related government assistance, while providing simplified accounting procedures for farms.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-09-29KyrgyzstanMinistry of Finance (Kyrgyzstan)

    Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Finance joins AIIB annual meeting focused on sustainable infrastructure

    Kyrgyz Finance Minister Ruslan Suynaliev attended the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual Board of Governors meeting in Doha, which focused on sustainable infrastructure finance and innovation. The ministry highlighted opportunities for stronger infrastructure and investment cooperation but announced no specific agreement.

    Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-09-29KyrgyzstanNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

    National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic adopts capital adequacy assessment amendments for banks’ foreign branches

    The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted amendments to internal capital adequacy assessment procedures for commercial banks. The changes refine the rules governing branches of Kyrgyz banks operating abroad and follow an earlier consultation.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-09-29TajikistanNational Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan

    National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan and SWIFT discuss ISO 20022 transition and joint training

    The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan and SWIFT discussed next steps for implementing ISO 20022 and supporting domestic financial institutions’ transition to modern messaging formats. They also considered joint training and cooperation on digital currency, compliance, payment technology and cross-border transaction security.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsCross-border paymentsCBDC
  • 2026-09-29TajikistanNational Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan

    National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan completes foreign exchange purchase auction at weighted average USD/TJS rate of 9.2350

    The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan completed a foreign exchange purchase auction with 10 participants, successful bids ranging from USD 3.41 million to USD 20 million and a weighted average exchange rate of 9.2350 USD/TJS.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsForeign exchange policy and markets
  • 2026-09-29SlovakiaNational Bank of Slovakia

    National Bank of Slovakia keeps countercyclical capital buffer unchanged and amends housing loan affordability rules

    The National Bank of Slovakia kept the countercyclical capital buffer rate unchanged and approved amended rules for assessing consumers’ ability to repay housing loans. It also authorized the machine-based recirculation of category 2 euro banknotes and reviewed its autumn economic and monetary assessment.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyLendingCurrency and cash management
  • 2026-09-29EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority tightens credit and guarantee insurance underwriting, pricing and concentration controls

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has tightened underwriting, pricing and risk controls for credit and guarantee insurers, including a minimum 25% risk retention and new exposure concentration limits. Insurers must use board-approved underwriting policies and actuarial pricing floors, validate models annually and conduct stress tests at least every six months. Firms will have six months after gazette publication to comply, with the requirements applying to new and renewed policies thereafter.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRisk managementCredit riskCapital adequacy
  • 2026-09-29SerbiaNational Bank of Serbia

    National Bank of Serbia governor outlines resilience priorities as nonperforming loans fall to record-low 1.98%

    National Bank of Serbia Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic said the financial system remains stable but must prepare for technology-driven and emerging risks. Banks reported a record-low 1.98% nonperforming loan ratio, capital adequacy above 20% and a 199.14% liquidity coverage ratio. Draft laws for credit institutions, insurance and financial conglomerates are intended to strengthen oversight, consumer protection and responsible innovation.

    SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitFinancial stability and systemic riskCapital adequacyArtificial intelligence
  • 2026-09-29NetherlandsDe Nederlandsche Bank

    De Nederlandsche Bank reappoints Roger Dassen to its Supervisory Board

    Roger Dassen has been reappointed to De Nederlandsche Bank’s Supervisory Board from Oct. 1, 2026, and will continue to chair its financial committee.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-09-29LuxembourgLuxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances

    Luxembourg Insurance Commission sets authorization expectations for automated acceptance of customers with low money laundering and terrorist financing risk

    The Luxembourg Insurance Commission has standardized prior authorization applications for automated acceptance processes covering customers with low money laundering and terrorist financing risk. Firms must document process design, risk controls, automated decision rules, manual escalation, ongoing monitoring and internal oversight. Material changes must be notified, and processes must comply with relevant European Union requirements from July 10, 2027.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTArtificial intelligenceCompliance
  • 2026-09-29ItalyBank of Italy

    Bank of Italy maps privacy technologies and auditability tradeoffs in digital payment systems

    The Bank of Italy has mapped how privacy-enhancing technologies can reconcile user privacy with oversight in digital payment systems. The paper finds that no single tool meets all objectives and that effective systems require layered cryptographic, architectural and governance choices. Auditability options include operating limits, revocable anonymity, tracing and compliance verification without disclosure.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTPayments and payment systemsBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
  • 2026-09-29NorwayNorwegian Finanstilsynet

    Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway launches consultation on simplified IFRS rules for IFRS 18 and group contributions

    The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway is consulting on changes to simplified IFRS rules. The proposals would allow use of IFRS 18 presentation formats, update references following IFRS 18’s replacement of IAS 1 and revise rules for group contributions and related tax effects.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-09-29SwedenFinansinspektionen

    Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority sets 2027 supervisory categories, moves Norion Bank to category 3

    The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has set its 2027 supervisory categories, moving Norion Bank to category 3 while leaving four institutions in category 1. Four newly licensed credit market companies enter category 4. DNB Finans becomes a significant Swedish branch, while DNB Bank’s branch is reclassified as a branch.

    SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitFinancial stability and systemic riskPrudential risks
  • 2026-09-29ItalyItalian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS)

    Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision warns Eurocredit Ltd is not authorized to provide insurance in Italy

    The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision warned that Eurocredit Ltd is not authorized to conduct insurance business in Italy after a surety guarantee was marketed in its name. Consumers should verify insurers, intermediaries and surety policies through IVASS registers and warning lists before paying a premium.

    SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
  • 2026-09-29GlobalOECD

    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development links digital trade restrictions to lower foreign platform penetration

    The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development finds that digital services trade restrictions are associated with lower platform diffusion, especially for providers headquartered abroad. Intellectual property restrictions weigh most heavily on travel and ride-hailing platforms, while payment, local presence and advertising requirements constrain foreign online marketplaces. Foreign platforms represented 54% of travel traffic, 46% of ride-hailing traffic and up to 45% of online marketplace traffic across the OECD in 2024.

    ResearchCompetition and market structureMarket development
  • 2026-09-29TanzaniaTanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority

    Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority ranks second for financial management among noncommercial public entities

    The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority placed second for financial management among noncommercial public entities. The assessment covered revenue, expenditure controls, financial dependence, operating surpluses and liquidity, based on audited fiscal 2024-25 accounts.

    OtherAccounting and financial reportingActivity and performance reporting
  • 2026-09-29EuropeEuropean Commission

    European Commission launches consultation on financial services right to be forgotten for cancer survivors

    The European Commission is consulting on an EU approach to stop past cancer diagnoses from affecting financial service prices or access after a defined period following active treatment. The initiative covers services such as life and health insurance and mortgages, addressing uneven protection across member states.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesData protectionConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-09-29IrelandCentral Bank of Ireland

    Central Bank of Ireland cuts Insurance Compensation Fund levy to 0% from January 2027

    The Central Bank of Ireland will cut the Insurance Compensation Fund levy from 1% to 0% from Jan. 1, 2027, after the fund repaid its outstanding Exchequer loan. The change will reduce sectorwide collections by about EUR 60 million, and firms must remove separately stated levy charges from policies and installments applying from that date.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-09-29AlbaniaBank of Albania

    Bank of Albania concludes IMF and World Bank financial sector assessment, review finds healthier institutions and stronger oversight

    The Bank of Albania has concluded the IMF-World Bank assessment of Albania’s financial sector, which found healthier institutions, stronger oversight and a more diversified system than in 2013-2014. Recommendations focus on resilience, risk management and financing the real economy. Authorities plan to incorporate them into medium-term reforms and EU alignment work.

    Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-09-29EuropeEuropean Central Bank

    European Central Bank amends Eurosystem collateral rules to use second-best private asset ratings and revise haircuts

    The European Central Bank has amended the Eurosystem collateral framework from Nov. 30, 2026, introducing second-best ratings for private sector assets and revising collateral haircuts. The changes also align qualifying financial subsidiaries with their non-financial corporate parents, while certain credit claims backed by COVID-19-related public guarantees will lose eligibility after 2026.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategyCapital adequacyClimate risk and sustainable financeLiquidity risk
  • 2026-09-29AustraliaAustralian Securities & Investments Commission

    Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation leads to nine-year prison sentence for aggravated fraud

    Former Queensland property developer Ian Omar Chester has been sentenced to nine years in prison for aggravated fraud following an Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation. He dishonestly applied more than AUD 2.2 million in investor funds, including through falsified authorities, and will be eligible to apply for parole after three years.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-09-29KazakhstanAstana Financial Services Authority

    Astana Financial Services Authority warns of Telegram channel impersonating licensed Investlink Ltd

    The Astana Financial Services Authority warned that the @investlink_kz Telegram channel and related accounts appear to impersonate licensed firm Investlink Ltd while promoting an unauthorized copy trading scheme. Investlink has no connection to the accounts, which advertise returns of up to 25% and direct users to deposit funds and surrender control of trading accounts.

    SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
  • 2026-09-29RwandaMinistry of Finance (Rwanda)

    Rwanda Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning assesses parametric insurance for mining workers

    The Rwanda Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning is assessing parametric insurance to compensate mining workers when excessive rainfall suspends operations. The proposed scheme would automatically pay enrolled workers FRW 15,000 to FRW 25,000 per event, with a supervised pilot under consideration before wider rollout.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeFintech and insurtechRegulatory sandbox
  • 2026-09-29TaiwanTaiwan Financial Services Commission

    Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission identifies common control deficiencies across 10 financial sectors

    The Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission identified common deficiencies across 10 financial sectors in fraud and money-laundering controls, customer protection, related-party governance and cyber security. Institutions should strengthen customer checks and transaction monitoring, product sales controls, related-party documentation, privileged-access management and application security testing.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAML and CFTFraud and scamsCyber resilience
  • 2026-09-29TaiwanCentral Bank of Taiwan

    Central Bank of the Republic of China reports financial institutions’ liquid reserve ratio rose to 23.52%

    The Central Bank of the Republic of China reported that financial institutions’ liquid reserve ratio rose by 0.33 percentage points to 23.52% in August 2026. Actual reserves increased to TWD 13,146.5 billion, against a statutory requirement of TWD 5,588.9 billion.

    Data & statisticsLiquidity riskMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-09-29South KoreaSouth Korea Financial Services Commission

    South Korea Financial Services Commission task force raids suspected insider trading network and freezes accounts tied to more than KRW 20 billion in gains

    A South Korean joint enforcement task force raided more than 20 locations and froze certain securities accounts in an insider trading investigation involving suspected gains of more than KRW 20 billion. Professionals allegedly shared nonpublic takeover and restructuring information over about five years with one another, family members and acquaintances. Possible follow-up measures include criminal referrals and penalties of up to twice the illicit gains.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
  • 2026-09-29South KoreaMinistry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)

    South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance establishes North Gyeongsang export support channel and expands certification and financing assistance

    South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance established a standing channel with North Gyeongsang Province to help regional exporters obtain certifications, find buyers and access finance. Policy institutions presented preferential loans and trade insurance, while a Sept. 30 briefing will address overseas technical regulations and certification requirements for textile and fashion companies.

    Policy & regulationCooperationSME financingLending
  • 2026-09-29AlbaniaBank of Albania

    Bank of Albania reports completion of IMF-World Bank assessment confirming financial sector’s overall soundness

    The Bank of Albania reported the completion of an IMF-World Bank assessment that confirmed the financial system’s overall soundness and identified progress since 2013–2014. Recommendations will guide reforms to strengthen resilience, risk management, financing for the real economy and alignment with EU standards.

    Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsSME financing
  • 2026-09-29SerbiaNational Bank of Serbia

    National Bank of Serbia receives award for promoting access to public information

    The National Bank of Serbia received an award for promoting access to public information in the category of highest public authorities. The recognition covers its timely handling of information requests and broader publication of relevant data.

    OtherData managementData protectionDisclosures
  • 2026-09-29MoldovaNational Commission for Financial Markets

    Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets advances DLT market infrastructure and investor protection bills

    Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets advanced two bills establishing a permission-based framework for DLT trading and settlement of tokenized securities and strengthening securities issuance, investor compensation and market abuse rules. The investor compensation ceiling would rise gradually to EUR 20,000. The Commission also prohibited unfair practices by Moneda Credit and opened a consumer credit inspection of Ecofinance Technologies.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyMarket abuseConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-09-29ChinaChina Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission

    China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration and Ministry of Commerce set measures to expand domestic trade credit insurance

    China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration and Ministry of Commerce issued measures to expand domestic trade credit insurance and strengthen its supervision and risk controls. Eight provinces and cities are encouraged to intensify pilot work, with priorities including support for emerging and smaller businesses, greater insurance capacity, coinsurance arrangements and credit data sharing.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCredit riskRisk managementFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-09-29CroatiaCroatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency

    Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency reviews sandbox rollout and draft retail investment account with EUR 200,000 contribution cap

    The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency reviewed the planned operational rollout of the PutNaTržište capital raising sandbox and the draft Croatian Investment Account Act. The proposed account would have no minimum initial investment, generally cap cumulative contributions at EUR 200,000 and simplify the tax treatment of qualifying transactions. UCITS assets reached EUR 4.85 billion at the end of July, up 28% year over year.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory sandboxMarket developmentFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-09-29Hong KongHong Kong Securities & Futures Commission

    Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission fines Zheng Da HKD 7 million and suspends responsible officer over AML and trading control failures

    The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission fined Zheng Da HKD 7 million for inadequate anti-money laundering controls and suspended responsible officer Zhong Hao for seven months. Failures included no due diligence on trading systems used by 160 clients, inadequate inquiries into anomalous deposits and ineffective monitoring of suspicious futures trades.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTComplianceKYC
  • 2026-09-29Hong KongHong Kong Monetary Authority

    Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warns of fraudulent website impersonating FPS buyer protection services

    Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has warned that fpshkicl.store is a fraudulent website impersonating a buyer protection service for Faster Payment System transactions. The company does not ordinarily contact individuals proactively or provide Faster Payment System services directly to the public.

    SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-09-29SingaporeMonetary Authority of Singapore

    Monetary Authority of Singapore appoints five asset managers for SGD 1.45 billion allocation and funds SGD 20 million market making grant

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore will place SGD 1.45 billion with five newly appointed asset managers, bringing total Equity Market Development Programme allocations to SGD 5.4 billion across 14 managers. A separate SGD 20 million grant will support market making through 2028 for around 80 eligible small and midsize stocks and newly listed stocks, with the aim of improving liquidity and price discovery.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket developmentLiquidity riskMarket infrastructure
  • 2026-09-29SingaporeMonetary Authority of Singapore

    Monetary Authority of Singapore allocates SGD 1.45 billion to five asset managers and introduces SGD 20 million market making grant

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore allocated SGD 1.45 billion to five asset managers, taking total commitments under its equity market programme to SGD 5.4 billion. It also introduced a SGD 20 million grant expected to improve liquidity and execution in about 80 stocks outside the Straits Times Index. Further measures include detailed eligibility terms for a new investment management talent pass and work on growth capital, exit channels and financing capabilities.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket developmentSecuritizationCapital adequacy
  • 2026-09-29NetherlandsDutch Authority for the Financial Markets

    Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets launches consultation on model portfolios in execution-only investing

    The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets is consulting on model portfolios, automatic rebalancing and risk reduction in execution-only investing. The key issue is whether portfolio changes during the service cross into investment advice or portfolio management. No position on permissibility has yet been reached, and the authority will publish one after reviewing responses.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
  • 2026-09-29NetherlandsDe Nederlandsche Bank

    De Nederlandsche Bank research finds geopolitical shocks lift inflation and widen upside risks

    De Nederlandsche Bank research finds that geopolitical shocks raise inflation by 0.3 percentage points over 20 months and increase uncertainty around future prices. The effect reaches 0.6 percentage points after 12 months in a very high inflation scenario. Persistent tensions may therefore require a monetary policy response rather than a decision to look through supply driven price increases.

    ResearchGeopolitical riskMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-09-29South AfricaSouth African Reserve Bank

    South African Reserve Bank publishes catalogue of Quarterly Bulletin time series

    The South African Reserve Bank has published a catalogue of Quarterly Bulletin time series. It lists series codes, descriptions, frequencies and units of measure across central bank, public deposit corporation and banking data.

    Data & statisticsData managementRegulatory reportingActivity and performance reporting
  • 2026-09-29South AfricaSouth African Reserve Bank

    South African Reserve Bank revises effective exchange rate indices, China becomes largest weighted trading partner

    The South African Reserve Bank revised the rand’s nominal and real effective exchange rate indices using 2022 to 2024 manufactured goods trade data. China overtook the euro area as the largest weighted trading partner, and the basket expanded from 20 to 23 partners. The revised indices remain broadly aligned with the previous series.

    Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and markets
  • 2026-09-29South AfricaSouth African Reserve Bank

    South African Reserve Bank adds climate finance debt data and revises rand exchange rate indices

    The South African Reserve Bank has introduced experimental statistics on climate finance debt securities issued by residents in domestic and foreign markets. It has also revised the rand’s nominal and real effective exchange rate indices using updated weights effective from Jan. 3, 2022, and a new 2022 base year.

    Data & statisticsClimate risk and sustainable financeForeign exchange policy and marketsRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-09-29South AfricaSouth African Reserve Bank

    South African Reserve Bank reports 0.2% GDP contraction in the second quarter of 2026

    The South African Reserve Bank reported a 0.2% quarter-to-quarter contraction in real GDP in the second quarter of 2026, while gross domestic expenditure grew 0.9%. Household and government consumption each rose 0.4%, but fixed investment fell 0.2% and imports increased 4.9%. The annual current account deficit narrowed to ZAR 35.222 billion in 2025.

    Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
  • 2026-09-29SwedenFinansinspektionen

    Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority launches review of financial firms’ defenses against AI enabled cyberthreats

    The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has launched an on-site review of how financial firms address cyberthreats from advanced AI models. It will assess whether firms identify emerging risks and adapt their measures to prevent, detect and manage increasingly automated attacks.

    SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsArtificial intelligenceCyber resilience
  • 2026-09-29SwitzerlandSwiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)

    Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority finds serious Julius Bär breaches in fifth enforcement case, orders CHF 250 million in additional capital

    The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority found serious credit risk and anti-money laundering breaches at Julius Bär in its fifth concluded enforcement case against the bank in less than 10 years. Julius Bär must hold CHF 250 million in additional capital, obtain approval for shareholder payments and report on its risk and compliance culture through 2032. FINMA is also confiscating about CHF 10 million in profits and has opened proceedings against three former employees.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCredit riskAML and CFTCapital adequacy
  • 2026-09-29EuropeEuropean Commission

    European Commission President sets out Transport Union priorities and plans climate resilience framework

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined a European Transport Union focused on cross-border infrastructure, innovation and climate resilience. The Commission has proposed more than EUR 50 billion for transport under the next long-term EU budget and plans to present a European climate resilience framework in October 2026. Priorities include completing the Trans-European Transport Network, expanding charging corridors and coordinating autonomous vehicle testing.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCross-border cooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeGeopolitical risk
  • 2026-09-29Brunei DarussalamCentral Bank of Brunei Darussalam

    Brunei Darussalam Central Bank launches 2026–2035 blueprint centered on innovation, sustainable finance and modern infrastructure

    Brunei Darussalam Central Bank has launched its second Financial Sector Blueprint, setting the sector’s strategic direction for 2026–2035. The framework prioritizes innovation, sustainable finance and modern technology-driven infrastructure while maintaining monetary and financial stability.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskClimate risk and sustainable financeMarket infrastructure
  • 2026-09-29LaosBank of the Lao

    Bank of the Lao PDR directs tighter risk oversight as financial institutions remain broadly stable

    The Bank of the Lao PDR’s Financial Stability Committee found financial institutions broadly stable but called for stronger supervision, risk management and borrower monitoring. It also reviewed work to designate systemically important banks, alongside payment, deposit protection, scam and foreign exchange market risks.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFinancial stability and systemic riskRisk managementPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-09-29KyrgyzstanNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

    National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic chair joins IMF briefing on central banking priorities

    National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Chair Almaz Baketaev attended an IMF briefing on monetary policy, financial stability, reserves, payments and central bank digital currency, and discussed global economic challenges and continued cooperation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCBDCFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-09-29LaosBank of the Lao

    Bank of the Lao PDR makes nine leadership appointments at the Securities Commission Office

    The Bank of the Lao PDR made nine leadership appointments and transfers at the Securities Commission Office, including a new deputy head. The changes cover securities issuance, market and intermediary supervision, legal affairs, training and administration.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsOrganizational structure
  • 2026-09-29Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Insurance Authority

    Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority launches Sector Voice innovation program

    The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority has launched the Sector Voice program to collect ideas and solutions from insurance sector stakeholders on a continuous basis. Suitable proposals will be assessed and routed to programs including a hackathon, incubator, accelerator or solutions studio for further development.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory sandboxFintech and insurtech
  • 2026-09-29AustraliaAustralian Securities & Investments Commission

    Australian Securities and Investments Commission remakes wholly-owned company reporting relief beyond Oct. 1, 2026

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has remade financial reporting relief for eligible wholly-owned companies beyond Oct. 1, 2026. Existing eligibility conditions and safeguards remain consistent, and companies need not act solely because of the remake.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reportingRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-09-29KazakhstanAgency 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 issues smartphone security advice to protect accounts and funds

    The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan has issued advice on securing smartphones, digital accounts and financial data. Consumers should use strong access controls and two factor authentication, install applications only from official stores and review permissions regularly. They should never disclose confirmation codes or grant remote access at another person’s request.

    Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionCyber resilienceData protection
  • 2026-09-29AustraliaReserve Bank of Australia

    Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate by 25 Basis Points to 4.60%

    The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously raised the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60% on 29 September, citing persistently high inflation and materialising upside risks despite signs of slowing growth. It signalled further tightening if needed, guided by incoming data and evolving risks.

    Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-09-29New ZealandNew Zealand Financial Markets Authority

    New Zealand Financial Markets Authority extends climate reporting no action relief for five reporting periods

    The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has extended no action relief from climate reporting requirements for five reporting periods with balance dates from March 31, 2027, through Jan. 31, 2028. The measure covers entities that the government had proposed removing from the regime after the required legislation failed to pass before the election.

    EnforcementEnforcement frameworkClimate risk and sustainable financeRegulatory reportingDisclosures