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2026-03-24•Türkiye•Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, launched a financial literacy lesson in all primary and secondary schools to enhance students' awareness and competencies. The initiative is part of broader efforts, including the Financial Literacy Platform and "Cyber World and Financial Traces Project," focusing on digital security and fraud prevention. Over one million participation certificates have been issued through these programmes.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-24•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng and IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz discussed China's and the global economic situation, as well as cooperation between China and the International Monetary Fund. Deputy Governor Xuan Changneng was also present at the meeting.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-24•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China announced that DBS Group has been authorized as Singapore's second renminbi clearing bank, marking the first time a Singapore-based bank assumes this role. Governor Pan Gongsheng and DBS CEO Tan Su Shan discussed DBS's business expansion in China and broader financial cooperation. The agreement aims to enhance renminbi clearing services and settlement options to bolster China–Singapore trade and investment.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-24•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission filed a criminal complaint against Bitazza Co., Ltd., Freedomverse Co., Ltd., and three individuals for allegedly operating a digital asset dealer business without a licence under the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses B.E. 2561 (2018). The SEC claims Bitazza and FreedomVerse offered unlicensed services, including Crypto Dust and Freedom Card, involving digital asset transactions outside a licensed exchange. The case is under investigation, and the SEC advises caution with unlicensed digital asset services due to potential risks.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank released a working paper analyzing the impact of extreme weather events on economic activity in the four largest euro area economies, using structural Bayesian VAR models. The study finds Germany most vulnerable to temperature extremes, with significant GDP declines, while France experiences positive GDP effects from extreme heat. Spain is most affected by precipitation extremes, with notable GDP reductions, whereas Italy benefits from delayed positive effects.
ResearchNature-related risk
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank's working paper analyzes how housing wealth and mortgage market structures influence monetary policy transmission to consumption in 20 advanced economies. It highlights significant cross-country differences in consumption and house price responses to monetary policy shocks, with the cash-flow channel being a key driver once housing wealth effects are controlled. It introduces a "housing wealth multiplier" and finds that monetary policy effects are linked to housing and mortgage market characteristics, such as homeownership rates and household debt over GDP.
ResearchOther
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone informed the European Parliament about the Eurosystem's preparations for a potential digital euro, stressing issuance will follow legislation. The ECB is advancing wholesale market infrastructure, launching Pontes for DLT transactions and planning Appia for digital assets. Four digital euro work strands were outlined: inclusion, innovation, ecosystem integration, and piloting, with a 2027 pilot planned to test payments in a controlled environment.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCBDC
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank's weekly financial statement reported a decrease in total assets and liabilities to EUR 6,155,306 million, a reduction of EUR 12,955 million from the previous week. This contraction was primarily due to a decline in securities holdings and reduced liquidity in the deposit facility. Key changes included a EUR 10,747 million drop in securities held for monetary policy purposes and a EUR 45,463 million decrease in the deposit facility, offset by increases in current accounts and banknotes in circulation.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-24•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency's February 2026 report highlights a 2.0% increase in mandatory pension funds' net assets to EUR 27.6bn and a 2.5% rise in UCITS net assets to EUR 4.2bn. The Zagreb Stock Exchange turnover reached EUR 101.7m, despite a drop in market capitalisation to EUR 56.8bn. Insurance premiums for the first two months totaled EUR 327.6m, with non-life premiums dominating at 84.8%.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsOther
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2026-03-24•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain released data from its Central Balance Sheet databases, highlighting a 3.4% increase in net turnover for non-financial corporations in 2025, despite a 0.4% decline in net ordinary results and reduced asset profitability. The energy and petroleum refining sectors significantly impacted these figures, with a 10.4% drop in petroleum refining turnover. Excluding these sectors, sales would have risen 5.2%, and net ordinary results would have increased by 2.7%.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-24•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain released updated statistics showing Spain's net international investment position at -44.8% of GDP (EUR 755.3bn) in Q4 2025, with gross external debt at 163.6% of GDP (EUR 2,758.5bn). The net lending position was 4% of GDP (EUR 66.6bn) for 2025, driven by a current account surplus of 2.9% of GDP. The deterioration in the investment position was mainly due to negative valuation effects, with net liabilities increasing in portfolio and direct investments.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-24•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao reported on a courtesy visit by Zhang Nianshan, newly appointed Head of the Asian Development Bank’s Southeast Asia Department, focused on Laos’s macroeconomic conditions and banking sector cooperation priorities. Discussions covered the rollout and expansion of an ADB cooperation and assistance programme for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, including technical exchanges and broader monetary and banking collaboration, with an expectation of continued and increased ADB support.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-03-24•Bosnia and Herzegovina•Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported that current transfers reached a record BAM 5.92 billion in 2025, with BAM 4.46 billion from remittances. The increase of BAM 230 million from the previous year was driven by a BAM 290 million rise in remittances, despite a BAM 63 million decline in other transfers. The data highlights the importance of diaspora inflows in supporting household income, foreign exchange reserves, and financial stability.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-24•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission released the Ministry of Finance’s Decision No. 515/QD-BTC, detailing amendments to the list of periodic reporting regimes in the securities sector. The changes are effective from 19 March 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-03-24•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission’s Securities Practitioner Certification Examination Council has opened applications for the 2026 certification exam in Ho Chi Minh City, with a fee of VND 1,000,000 per certificate type. The pass threshold is 60% for each exam section, and no re-marking is available for computer-based tests. Results will be published on the Commission’s portal, and further details are available on their website.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-03-24•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
Vietnam's State Securities Commission has issued Notice No. 48/TB-UBCK requiring eight individuals to pay a VND 1,000,000 fee to obtain their securities practising certificates. Payment can be made via bank transfer or in person, with specific transfer details needed. Failure to complete the procedure within one year will result in certificate cancellation.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-03-24•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković of the National Bank of Serbia emphasized the need for prudent monetary and fiscal policy amid a deteriorating external environment, citing Serbia's measures to counter energy-market shocks. She referenced IMF estimates on oil price impacts and EU productivity potential, highlighting Serbia's strong macroeconomic policies and fiscal position. The speech also introduced IMF officials set to present on global and EU economic assessments.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksOther
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2026-03-24•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has de-registered DarkForest Limited under the Designated Businesses Registration and Oversight Act 2015, effective 24 March 2026, pursuant to section 12(1)(a) of the Act.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsAML and CFTWhistleblowing
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2026-03-24•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece reported a surplus of EUR 234.0 million in Greece’s balance of travel services for January 2026, up from EUR 90.8 million the previous year. This was driven by a 58.4% increase in travel receipts to EUR 473.3 million and a 15.1% rise in travel payments to EUR 239.3 million. The growth in receipts was attributed to higher inbound traveller flows and increased average expenditure per trip.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-24•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece is hosting Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Single Supervisory Mechanism at the European Central Bank, and Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board, for discussions on Greek banks and banking supervision. Meetings involve Governor Yannis Stournaras, Deputy Governor Christina Papaconstantinou, senior officials, Greek bank management, and the Hellenic Bank Association, concluding with the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
SupervisionCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-24•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
Governor Natia Turnava of the National Bank of Georgia highlighted significant growth in Georgia's capital market, with public corporate bonds outstanding reaching GEL 2.7 billion by end-2025. New public corporate bond issuance totalled GEL 1.58 billion, with 66% denominated in GEL, and 79% of new issuance from rated issuers. Turnava also noted strong investor interest in Georgian government bonds, with Eurobond demand exceeding supply by 5.5 times.
Data & statisticsMarket development
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2026-03-24•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia's First Vice-Governor, Ekaterine Mikabadze, highlighted capital market reforms aimed at growing Georgia's bond market and enhancing investor protection at TBC Capital’s International Capital Markets Conference. She emphasized the importance of financial intermediaries in expanding market inclusivity by facilitating retail participation through easier access and reduced transaction costs.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-03-24•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank's Executive Board published an outlook with its Annual Report 2025, emphasizing the need for a stronger Dutch economy and a resilient European Union amid Middle East conflict risks. The report warns of potential inflation and growth impacts from rising energy prices and calls for structural reforms, including deepening the EU single market and boosting Dutch labour productivity. It advises maintaining fiscal discipline by keeping the budget deficit below 3% of GDP and reconsidering tax schemes if spending cuts are not viable.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-03-24•Lithuania•Ministry of Finance (Lithuania)
Lithuania's Ministry of Finance reported on structural reforms at the National Development Bank ILTE, highlighting governance changes and international expert recruitment as key drivers of progress. ILTE is mandated to mobilize EUR 6 billion into the economy over four years, focusing on sectors like defence, energy independence, and infrastructure. The bank's assets and equity saw significant growth in 2025, with plans to issue bonds on international markets by 2027.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-03-24•Congo•Congo Insurance Regulation and Control Authority
The Congo Insurance Regulation and Control Authority conducted a training session for road traffic police managers in Congo Central province on motor third-party liability insurance and digital verification devices. The session emphasized continuous roadside insurance checks, as mandated by the Insurance Code of 17 March 2015.
SupervisionCooperationCapacity building
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2026-03-24•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea released preliminary February 2026 price statistics showing the Producer Price Index up 0.6% month on month and 2.4% year on year, with broad-based increases across agricultural, manufacturing, utilities and services components. The Domestic Supply Price Index rose 0.5% month on month (1.3% year on year) and the Total Output Price Index increased 0.9% month on month (4.2% year on year), with gains across raw materials, intermediate and final goods and services.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-24•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements released its latest Basel III monitoring exercise, indicating slight increases in Liquidity Coverage Ratios and Net Stable Funding Ratios for large internationally active banks in the first half of 2025, while risk-based capital and leverage ratios remained stable. The report, based on data as of 30 June 2025, highlights a decrease in Tier 1 minimum required capital for Group 1 banks due to implementation progress. It includes interactive dashboards on cryptoasset exposures and Basel III implementation status.
ResearchCapital adequacyLiquidity risk
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2026-03-24•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has issued an updated "Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators," replacing the previous framework. This revision aligns SAMA's oversight approach with the Law of Payments and Payment Services and clarifies the framework's scope, supervisory methodology, and obligations for payment systems and operators. The updated framework is accessible via SAMA's Rulebook.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systems
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2026-03-24•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported on Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with Croatia’s Ambassador, discussing Moldova’s European integration and financial sector reforms. The central bank is aligning its regulatory framework with European standards, aiming for completion in 2026, and has joined the Single Euro Payments Area. The meeting also highlighted Moldova’s improved sovereign rating and Croatia’s support for its EU integration.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-24•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert regarding scam-related press releases from The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Fubon Bank (Hong Kong), and DBS Bank (Hong Kong). The scams involve fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone and advised affected individuals to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-03-24•Kyrgyzstan•State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets
The Kyrgyz Republic's State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets met with the International Association of the Exchange and the Moscow Exchange to enhance cooperation. Discussions included modernising exchange infrastructure, improving transparency, risk management, market liquidity, and aligning securities market regulation with international standards. The parties expressed mutual interest in boosting the competitiveness of the Kyrgyz financial market and its international integration.
Policy & regulationCooperationDomestic cooperation
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2026-03-24•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
The Taiwan Financial Services Commission has launched the Asia Innovation Capital initiative and amended the Regulations Governing the Offering and Issuance of Securities by Foreign Issuers to broaden foreign participation in Taiwan’s bond market. The reforms expand eligibility for guaranteed structures to issue general corporate bonds and use shelf registration, simplify spin-off procedures, align annual report handling for domestic and foreign companies, and tighten fundraising management and information disclosure for foreign issuers.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank Banking Supervision is using the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act to intensify oversight of banks’ digital and operational resilience, focusing on ICT change management, third-party risk and cyber testing. Expanded incident reporting shows 38% of major incidents in 2025 stemmed from IT change, while rising cloud reliance and delays in contract renegotiations and business continuity planning have heightened scrutiny of third-party risk management. An EU-level framework now oversees 19 critical ICT providers. The ECB will conduct an on-site campaign on ICT third-party risk management and launch a three-year threat-led penetration testing cycle, with over 80 banking groups already notified.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCyber resilienceOperational risk and resilience
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2026-03-24•New Zealand•Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released a speech by Governor Breman on the Middle East conflict's economic impact, predicting higher near-term inflation and weaker growth for New Zealand. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will focus on preventing temporary inflation spikes from becoming persistent, ensuring low and stable inflation over the medium term. Governor Breman also noted potential global financial stability pressures on New Zealand banks, though stress tests show they remain resilient.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksGeopolitical riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-24•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service published preliminary 2025 earnings data for 32 foreign bank branches in Korea, reporting net income of KRW1.6773 trillion, a 5.8% year-on-year decline driven by lower interest income and a swing of securities income into loss, partly offset by higher foreign exchange and derivatives income. The authority noted rising SG&A expenses and loan loss provisions, and will review foreign bank branches’ business strategies and liquidity management, and conduct risk-based inspections focusing on risk factors, internal controls and compliance.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-24•Asia•ASEAN
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission will host the 44th ASEAN Capital Markets Forum Chairs’ Meeting on March 26 in Boracay, focusing on regional capital markets initiatives like market connectivity, sustainable finance, corporate governance, and digital assets. The meeting will emphasize integration, inclusivity, and enforcement, aligned with the ACMF Action Plan 2026 to 2030. Key initiatives include establishing an ASEAN Knowledge Network, publishing a Code of Conduct for Sustainable Finance, and promoting ASEAN as an asset class.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-24•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority will announce its approach to motor finance redress after markets close on 30 March, following an October 2025 consultation on a compensation scheme.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-03-24•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) fined The Bank of London Group Limited and its parent, Oplyse Holdings Limited, GBP 2 million for misleading the PRA about their capital positions and other regulatory failures. The misconduct, occurring between October 2021 and May 2024, included non-compliance with capital requirements, misstatements, and imprudent conduct. The fine was reduced from GBP 12 million due to financial hardship concerns.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCapital adequacyPrudential risks
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2026-03-24•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia found that investment consultant Ilya Skorikov misused real-time customer order information from a Russian bank to trade a number of shares on Moscow Exchange through his wife’s brokerage account. The regulator imposed administrative liability, ordered him to stop similar conduct, and instructed market participants and trading organisers to suspend transactions on both related brokerage accounts.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-03-24•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Governor Ahmet Ismaili of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo highlighted Kosovo's coordinated policy mix for stability in a euroised economy at an international conference. He emphasized a proactive macroprudential framework, targeted fiscal measures, and strong regulation to counter external shocks. The banking sector is stable, well-capitalized, and supported by a European Central Bank liquidity line, with ongoing efforts to enhance crisis preparedness.
Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategyCross-border cooperationFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-24•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austria Financial Market Authority announced that Executive Board member Mariana Kühnel will replace Peter Braumüller on the Board of Supervisors of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority. Kühnel aims to simplify and enhance supervisory efficiency by focusing on essential reporting and intelligent data use. The FMA also highlighted its broader involvement in the European System of Financial Supervision.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-24•Italy•Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS)
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) reported a 12.7% decline in pending motor third-party liability and boating liability cases in 2024, totaling 175,223. Reserves for pending cases reached EUR 4.5 billion, with IVASS-supervised insurers holding 93.8% of these reserves and demonstrating higher average reserves per case than non-supervised foreign insurers. The clearance rate for civil proceedings was 30.3%, with settlements accounting for 44.6% of closed cases.
Data & statisticsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-03-24•Switzerland•Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank released Switzerland's 2025 balance of payments and international investment position statistics, revealing a CHF 15 billion decline in the current account surplus to CHF 62 billion and a CHF 66 billion drop in the net international investment position to CHF 966 billion. The decrease was primarily due to non-monetary gold trading, with higher expenses outweighing receipts, and valuation losses on US dollar-related assets. For Q4 2025, the current account surplus fell by CHF 17 billion year-on-year to CHF 7 billion, influenced by gold trading and increased services expenses.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-24•Ireland•Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland has implemented a modernised Consumer Protection Code, enhancing conduct obligations for financial service providers in banking, insurance, borrowing, and investing. The Code mandates clear communication, product suitability, and includes measures for mortgage switching, fraud prevention, and digital service accessibility. It also consolidates the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears and extends protections to small businesses with turnover under EUR 5 million.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority has announced a call for papers for its 15th Policy Research Workshop on "Efficient and Proportionate Regulation for a Competitive Financial Sector," scheduled for November 2026 in Paris. The workshop seeks empirical research on regulatory efficiency, competitiveness, and resilience, covering topics like digital interlinkages, crypto-bank transmission, and AI/ML adoption. It also invites submissions on ESG risk integration and regulatory designs for market harmonisation and supervisory convergence.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory burdenPrudential risks
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
Patrick Montagner of European Central Bank Banking Supervision highlights in Eurofi Magazine that the rise of non-bank credit has increased interconnections with banks, creating opaque risk channels. The ECB's 2024 review reveals banks struggle to identify transactions with private credit funds, risking underestimation of concentration risk. Montagner calls for improved data sharing, coordination, and a stronger macroprudential framework for non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs).
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCredit riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
Patrick Montagner of the European Central Bank (ECB) outlined in Eurofi magazine how ECB Banking Supervision aims to balance a harmonised supervisory framework with proportional application, considering banks' size, business model, and ownership. He highlighted the risks of size-based frameworks, such as cliff effects and regulatory arbitrage, and emphasized the need for continuous risk assessment and robust governance across all banks. The ECB's focus includes upgrading information systems to enhance efficiency, cybersecurity, and digital services, impacting the banking landscape.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank's Banking Supervision, via Supervisory Board member Patrick Montagner, outlined a strategy to enhance supervisory efficiency and risk-based approaches without compromising prudential standards. The reform agenda emphasizes technology use, a shared supervisory culture, and streamlined processes, including digital fit-and-proper procedures and fast-track approvals for low-risk transactions. The initiative aims to support EU integration and competitiveness by fostering a coherent supervisory framework.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitOther
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank Banking Supervision published an article by Supervisory Board member Patrick Montagner on the impact of physical climate risks on banks, emphasizing the need for banks to manage exposures beyond relying on insurance. The ECB's findings reveal that physical risk management is less advanced than transition risk management, with significant gaps in exposure identification and integration into credit decisions. Only about a quarter of climate-related losses in the EU are insured, with ECB planning further analysis under its 2026-28 supervisory priorities.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
In a keynote speech, Pedro Machado of the ECB Banking Supervision outlined the supervisory stance on synthetic risk transfers for bank capital relief, emphasizing genuine risk transfer, transparency, and scrutiny amid growing issuance. He noted the fast-track supervisory process for simple securitisations, reducing the ECB's assessment period to eight working days. Machado highlighted rapid market growth and potential financial stability issues, including disclosure gaps and procyclicality, while the ECB surveys banks on synthetic risk transfer practices.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitSecuritization
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2026-03-24•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank reported a 0.4% increase in the composite leading indicator to 118.2 in January 2026, driven by higher export commodity prices and improved business confidence. The composite coincident indicator fell by 0.2% in December 2025 due to lower industrial production and trade sales. The composite lagging indicator rose by 0.1% to 105.8.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-24•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has permanently banned Mr. Lui Pak Tong from the industry and fined him HKD 17.43 million for misconduct. Lui was found to have caused a fund managed by Thunder Capital Limited to make unsecured loans to a company he controlled, without disclosing conflicts of interest, and misappropriated loan proceeds. The SFC deemed his actions wilful and dishonest, violating the Code of Conduct and the Fund Manager Code of Conduct.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsCorporate governance
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2026-03-24•Hong Kong•Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, with Invest Hong Kong, concluded the fourth Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit, focusing on multi-generational succession and sustained wealth growth. The Summit highlighted Hong Kong's strengths for family offices, including legal clarity, a common law system, and an open economy. The event also featured the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy's Impact Link initiative and discussions on expanding into new markets like gold and commodity trading.
Other
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank introduced a methodology for inter-country input-output tables distinguishing green products, assessing vulnerabilities in green value chains. A simulated trade cessation between a US-centric West and a China-centric East predicts a 20% drop in global green product trade, a 3% welfare decline, and a 50 million tonne rise in annual global greenhouse gas emissions. The study highlights significant impacts on green chemicals and renewable energy equipment, with larger welfare losses in the China-centric bloc.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
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2026-03-24•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission and partner agencies reminded online lenders to comply with borrower data privacy and fair debt collection rules following reports of abusive practices. Platforms must not access contact lists or approach people who are not guarantors, and breaches may lead to fines, suspension or revocation of operating authority.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationData protectionLendingConsumer and investor protection
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2026-03-24•Puerto Rico•Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico published its monthly public information report under Law No. 141-2019, detailing public-records requests and OCIF’s response dates. Requests cover supervisory and licensing matters, enforcement and bank liquidation materials for named institutions, and recurring sector data such as moratoria statistics, mortgage delinquency and foreclosure reports, and audited financial statements.
Data & statisticsLicensing framework and process
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2026-03-24•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission received an "Excellent" rating in the fiscal year B.E. 2568 corruption risk assessment under the Corruption Risk Management Systems framework. The assessment focused on corruption risks in budget spending, particularly a procurement project for outsourced software licensing. This initiative aims to enhance internal governance by improving transparency, auditability, and controls.
Institutional developmentGovernanceOther
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2026-03-24•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
Thailand’s Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has expanded its "Insured Restaurant and Café" initiative to Chonburi, following its launch in Bangkok, to enhance safety standards and provide automatic consumer protection through embedded insurance. The initiative offers immediate coverage to customers at participating venues with a low premium of 0.1% of the coverage limit. OIC plans to extend the program to Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Khon Kaen, incorporating knowledge sessions and business matching.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-03-24•North Macedonia•Ministry of Finance (North Macedonia)
North Macedonia’s National Bank left the policy rate unchanged at 4% on 24 March 2026, citing decelerating inflation but exceptionally heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict and its potential effects on energy prices, inflation and growth, and said it will offer MKD 36 billion at the 25 March central bank bill auction. Annual inflation slowed to 2.9% in February and foreign reserves stood at EUR 5,558 million at end-February, while the central bank said it remains ready to use all available instruments to preserve denar stability against the euro and ensure medium-term price stability.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-24•Andorra•Andorran Financial Authority
The Andorran Financial Authority announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed Andorra’s long-term sovereign debt rating at A- with a stable outlook, citing strong economic and institutional fundamentals. Fitch noted high GDP per capita, strong governance, prudent fiscal policy, and a resilient banking sector. The stable outlook reflects expectations of continued prudent economic policy and fiscal surpluses.
ResearchCredit ratings
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2026-03-24•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service reported a 5.8% decline in 2025 net income for 32 foreign bank branches, excluding UBS Seoul, to KRW 1.6773 trillion. Interest income fell 4.7% due to higher funding costs, while non-interest income decreased 2.0% amid losses in securities income. The FSS plans regular reviews and risk-based inspections of foreign bank branches' strategies and compliance.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-24•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency announced that Kazue Sako, a professor at Waseda University, has been exempted from membership of the Financial Services Council by order of the Prime Minister.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-24•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, emphasized the focus on strengthening banks' resilience to geopolitical risks and implementing the Basel III framework consistently. She highlighted a shift in stress-testing, requiring banks to define scenarios leading to a 300 basis point capital depletion. Buch noted improvements in euro area and Greek banks' non-performing loans but warned of potential reversals due to economic challenges.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitGeopolitical riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-24•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF's 2026 Article IV consultation for Greece highlights robust growth from domestic demand and Next Generation EU reforms, though the outlook is uncertain due to Middle East conflicts. The IMF notes manageable financial stability risks, recommending fiscal prudence, structural reforms, and targeted energy-price support. The Bank of Greece has raised the countercyclical capital buffer to 0.5%, effective October 2026, with further tightening advised if systemic risks increase.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-24•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the admission of 22 senior executives to the Hong Kong Academy of Finance's Financial Leaders Programme 2026. The programme, launched in 2022, aims to enhance leadership skills and understanding of financial issues among executives from banking, insurance, investment banking, asset management, and regulatory bodies.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-24•Solomon Islands•Central Bank of the Solomon Islands
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands held a workshop to validate the Solomon Islands Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap 2026–2030, aimed at enhancing financial services for climate resilience and inclusion. The roadmap outlines actions such as developing green financial products and improving climate risk awareness and ESG practices. Feedback from the workshop will be integrated into the final roadmap, supported by the Greening the Pacific Financial Systems programme.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial inclusion
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2026-03-24•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael S. Barr, at the National Community Investment Conference, emphasized the Community Reinvestment Act's role in fostering bank support for low- and moderate-income communities. He highlighted mechanisms like the New Markets Tax Credit and low-income housing tax credit in generating private investment and supporting community development. Barr also noted the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to maintain the policy rate, citing the need for stability while inflation remains above the 2 percent target.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretation
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2026-03-24•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the intra-fund transfer relief for superannuation trustees until 1 April 2031 through ASIC Corporations (Intra-fund Transfers) Instrument 2026/688. This extension maintains exemptions from application form and cooling-off period requirements for trustees of APRA-regulated superannuation funds during intra-fund transfers. The decision follows consultation, with all submissions supporting it.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-03-24•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released its Insurance Climate Vulnerability Assessment, highlighting climate-related impacts on home insurance affordability and the protection gap in Australia by 2050. The assessment, involving five major insurers, projects uninsured homes could rise from one in seven to one in four, with rural areas facing a protection gap over 40%. APRA warns of increased uninsured losses, heightened credit risk, and greater reliance on government support, and plans to engage with stakeholders to address these risks.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsClimate risk and sustainable financeStress testing
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2026-03-24•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has released a new External Dispute Resolution Response Guide for superannuation complaints related to insurance cancellation. The guide aims to enhance collaboration with superannuation trustees by ensuring key information is provided early, facilitating quicker resolutions. It is part of AFCA's efforts to assist member firms in preparing comprehensive responses to unresolved referrals.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-03-23•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency, Cabinet Secretariat, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry released the Human Capital Visualization Guidelines (Revised Edition). This update provides a framework for companies to align human resources strategies with management strategies and enhance human capital disclosure for investor dialogue. The guidelines include strategy-focused disclosure examples and were reviewed by the Study Group on Visualization of Non-Financial Information.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationDisclosures
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2026-03-23•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved Marina Petrov as Chairman of the Audit Committee for Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank. The decision was made on March 19, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsAuditing
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2026-03-23•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has extended Green Telecom Service LLC's license to issue payment cards for the O!Money electronic wallet until 20 September 2026. The extension, approved by the Committee on Payment System and Digital Financial Technologies, adheres to the license's terms, allowing issuance as virtual or physical cards.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-03-23•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has launched a new chatbot on its website using the Digital Agency’s Govbot platform, replacing the previous automated response system. The conventional chatbot will cease operations on 31 March 2026. Users are advised to review Govbot’s terms of use, with general inquiries directed to the Financial Service User Consultation Office.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtech
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2026-03-23•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency finalized revisions to its notice on economic value-based solvency regulations for insurers, updating classifications for calculating solvency-equivalent amounts and aligning with qualified rating agency ratings. Linked to the Insurance Business Act Enforcement Regulations, the revisions include updated calculation methods and Commissioner-determined references for insurer solvency. The revised notice will be effective from 31 March 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPrudential risks
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2026-03-23•Peru•Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru
Peru's Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Funds (SBS) released a non-mandatory guide for financial institutions to integrate sustainability criteria into governance, strategy, risk management, and disclosure. The guide follows a principles-based, proportional approach, allowing flexible adoption based on entity-specific factors. It serves as a reference for future regulatory requirements under SBS's Climate Change and Sustainable Finance Roadmap.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeDisclosures
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2026-03-23•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Deputy Governor Dardan Fusha of the Central Bank of Kosovo emphasized digital payments' role in enhancing efficiency, security, and transparency to combat tax evasion during a Global Money Week panel. He discussed efforts to integrate into the Single Euro Payments Area and develop a fast payments system with the Bank of Italy to improve payment speed, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The panel also addressed expanding access to payment infrastructure to boost competition, innovation, and financial inclusion.
Financial literacy & educationCross-border paymentsFinancial inclusion
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2026-03-23•Poland•Polish Financial Supervision Commission (KNF)
The Polish Financial Supervision Commission's CSIRT published its Annual Report on Cybersecurity 2025, highlighting a complex cyberthreat landscape with increased attacks on technology and IT service providers, raising supply chain risks. The report details 41,751 dangerous domains, 9,751 blocked fraudulent ads, and 787 DDoS attacks, alongside 274 ICT incident reports under DORA. CSIRT KNF issued 625 threat warnings and 70 recommendations, noting heightened ransomware activity and proactive monitoring of data-leak publications.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCyber resilience
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2026-03-23•Brazil•Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC)
The Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC) will host a Conexões PREVIC virtual seminar on ESG and investments in closed pension funds, focusing on implementing updates from PREVIC Resolution 26/2025. The seminar will address principles, conduct, and ESG materiality, and will be livestreamed on PREVIC’s YouTube channel on 27 March.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationESG
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2026-03-23•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warned about fraudulent WhatsApp groups promoting dubious investment tips and trading apps. The FSMA identified unlawful entities, including Nanolite Foundation and app brands like BLRKX and GS FLUX, advising consumers to verify authorisation using its Check your provider tool. Consumers are urged to exit these groups, block administrators, and report fraud to the FSMA and police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-03-23•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig outlined priorities including enhanced coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission and reassessment of Dodd-Frank Act rulemakings to reduce unnecessary costs. The CFTC-SEC harmonization aims to eliminate duplicative regulation and improve clarity, supported by a memorandum of understanding. Selig also noted emerging responsibilities in AI, crypto, and prediction markets.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-03-23•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF Executive Board concluded the 2026 Article IV consultation with Morocco, affirming its continued qualification for the Flexible Credit Line (FCL). The review notes strong growth driven by agriculture and infrastructure, alongside challenges like unemployment and external uncertainties. Morocco plans to maintain the FCL as precautionary and aims for a gradual exit based on external risk developments.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-23•Canada•Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
FINTRAC released the final report from the Financial Industry Forum on AI Phase II, highlighting AI-related risks and opportunities in Canadian financial services. The report introduces the AGILE framework, focusing on strategic risks, cybersecurity threats, consumer protection, and financial stability, with priorities including enhanced oversight, governance, and AI literacy. The findings reflect individual insights from forum participants and are not official guidance from FINTRAC or other Canadian authorities.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligence
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2026-03-23•Canada•Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada announced the departure of Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes on April 10 and the retirement of Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki on July 15. An internal recruitment process will be conducted to fill both positions. Mendes and Kozicki have been instrumental in overseeing international and domestic economic analyses, respectively.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-23•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances
The Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances has issued Circular Letter 26/6 amending Circular Letter 24/2 on the separate and supplementary reports to be provided by approved statutory auditors of Luxembourg direct insurance undertakings. For the 2025 financial year, the supplementary report remains unchanged, while the separate report is updated to refine testing and breach assessment of investment limits for life insurance products linked to investment funds and to introduce new intragroup investment disclosure requirements, with revised questionnaires annexed.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAuditing
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2026-03-23•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances
The Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances has issued Circular Letter 26/7 updating Circular Letter 24/3 on the “separate report” and “supplementary separate report” to be provided by approved auditors of Luxembourg reinsurance undertakings for the 2025 financial year. The separate report questionnaire is amended in the intragroup operations section to include new questions on investments in related undertakings and participations, requiring disclosure of maximum aggregated book values and detailed breakdowns by accounting line and counterparty.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAuditing
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2026-03-23•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances
The Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances has issued Circular Letter 26/8 amending Circular Letter 22/10 on annual reporting by reinsurance undertakings, clarifying rather than redesigning requirements. Key changes tighten the definition of the financial year and reference date for returns and information sheets, refine instructions on geographic allocation of premiums, staff number reporting and expense reconciliations, and codify three distinct reporting files for different reinsurer types. The circular also updates the list of supporting documents, replacing the Solvency II report reference with a separate complementary report by the statutory auditor.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-03-23•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
Norway's Financial Supervisory Authority warns against Better Experience, Sagemaster, and DeepSage for unauthorized investment services, highlighting total loss risks. These firms, linked through AI-driven services, promote trading in forex and cryptoassets via unlicensed platforms like Tagmarkets. Norway’s Consumer Authority also cautioned against advertising illegal services, noting potential pyramid scheme similarities and emphasizing AI-driven investment tool risks.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-23•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority's ICT inspection report on Fremtind Forsikring AS highlights the need for clearer risk management and improved oversight of third-party ICT services. No material shortcomings were found, but the report emphasizes robust contingency testing, adequate resourcing, and enhanced incident follow-up. Fremtind is addressing these issues by renegotiating ICT service agreements and strengthening vendor management and training.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsOperational risk and resilience
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2026-03-23•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
Chile's Financial Market Commission (CMF) censured Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Nacional para la Familia Limitada for charging interest above the Maximum Conventional Rate in 365 loan operations, totaling CLP 11,122,223. The breach, linked to the implementation of General Rule No. 484, was treated as a one-time effect, with corrective measures noted and excess amounts refunded.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsOther
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2026-03-23•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has requested information from Beast Industries regarding its acquisition of the financial technology app Step and its potential expansion into cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. Concerns were raised about protections for Step's young users, particularly in light of Step's partnership with Evolve Bank & Trust, which has faced scrutiny over a past bankruptcy and compliance issues. Warren seeks detailed responses by April 3, 2026.
OtherFintech and insurtechDeFi
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2026-03-23•Mozambique•Bank of Mozambique
Banco de Moçambique’s Monetary Policy Committee on 23 March 2026 kept the MIMO rate at 9.25 percent, pausing its 300 bp easing cycle that last saw a 25 bp cut in January. The hold reflects mounting inflation risks from the Middle East conflict, supply-chain and weather shocks and rising domestic debt, with the bank warning of higher near-term price pressures and a subdued recovery outlook.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-23•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved prospectuses for two Athens Stock Exchange transactions, including a continuity prospectus for the admission of 9,203,824 new shares of REAL CONSULTING S.A. and a prospectus for PREMIA S.A. for a public offer and listing of up to 150,000 bonds under a common bond loan of up to EUR 150,000,000. The Board also authorised the delisting of AKRITAS S.A. shares from the Athens Stock Exchange under Article 17(5) of Law 3371/2005.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-03-23•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay published its Payment System Roadmap 2026–2030, setting strategic direction for the national payments ecosystem amid technological change and new business models, and reflecting recent Budget Law changes on clearing powers, repositories, authorisation and interoperability. The strategy has five pillars: competition and innovation, modern interoperable infrastructure, financial education and user engagement, innovation in financial markets and data, and cybersecurity and operational continuity. Planned workstreams include interoperable infrastructure, deepening fast payments, implementing open finance, strengthening cybersecurity, and modernising critical systems using international standards.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesPayments and payment systems
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2026-03-23•Aruba•Central Bank of Aruba
The Central Bank of Aruba’s latest external sector Economic Outlook projects sustained balance of payments surpluses for 2025–2029, keeping international reserves at adequate levels. In Q1 2025, the surplus was AWG 319.1 million, driven by a current account surplus of AWG 534.5 million and a financial account net outflow of AWG 197.8 million. Reserves are projected to cover 7.9–8.6 months of current account payments and remain above the IMF’s Assessing Reserve Adequacy upper bound. The bank cited downside risks from weaker tourism, geopolitical tensions, higher inflation, labour market tightness, investment delays and fiscal policy changes.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-23•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova's Governor Anca Dragu addressed the EBA Business Outlook event, emphasizing financial stability, structural reforms, and regulatory alignment for Moldova's economic growth and EU integration. Dragu highlighted Moldova's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area and the MIA instant payments system's performance. She noted progress in aligning Moldova's legal and regulatory framework with EU standards, including transposing EU banking requirements and modernizing prudential supervision.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border cooperationMarket development
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2026-03-23•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone detailed the Eurosystem’s strategy for Europe’s tokenised capital markets, emphasizing central bank money settlement on DLT and a European tokenised financial ecosystem blueprint. Cipollone addressed market fragmentation and the absence of a common on-chain settlement asset, highlighting Pontes and Appia as key programmes. Pontes will connect market DLT platforms with existing services by 2026, while Appia aims to provide a comprehensive blueprint by 2028, with public consultation ongoing.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsTokenization
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2026-03-23•Bermuda•Ministry of Finance (Bermuda)
Bermuda's Ministry of Finance announced that Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will visit London and Luxembourg to enhance financial services cooperation. In London, Burt will co-host a dinner at the Palace of Westminster to introduce the new Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group, chaired by Alicia Kearns MP. The visit also includes meetings with the Government of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Insurance and Reinsurance Association.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-23•Europe•European Central Bank
ECB Executive Board member Philip R. Lane discussed AI's uncertain impact on the euro area economy, productivity, employment, and inflation. The ECB aims for systematic AI implementation by 2027, amid rising AI adoption and digital investment lagging behind the US. Lane noted financing frictions for AI investment and risks for banks, while the ECB enhances its digital capabilities with machine-learning tools and a central banking digitalisation programme.
Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationArtificial intelligence
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2026-03-23•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia imposed measures on Prokredit banka a.d. Beograd after finding its digital advertising campaign on Rakuten Viber violated Serbia’s Law on Consumer Protection. The bank was fined and ordered to prevent recurrence, improve employee training, and address shortcomings, including inadequate highlighting of mandatory warnings under the Law on the Protection of Financial Services Users.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsSales and distribution