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2026-03-17•Bulgaria•Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission
The Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission approved prospectuses for two bond issues: a EUR 50 million Central Cooperative Bank issue meeting eligible liabilities requirements and a EUR 7 million Severcoop – Gamza Holding issue, both registered for trading on a regulated market. Innovation Capital II was registered as a manager of alternative investment funds, and draft amendments to the actuaries' framework were advanced.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Securities offerings and listings
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2026-03-17•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance highlighted Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis's remarks at the Euronext conference, emphasizing the urgent need for the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) to enhance European financial integration. Pierrakakis cited the integration of the Athens Stock Exchange into Euronext as a key example, aiming to boost productivity and job quality while fostering cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He noted Greece's improved economic conditions, including growth surpassing the EU average and increased investment interest.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Market development
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2026-03-17•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined two commercial banks KGS 55,000 each for breaching national legislation and the bank's regulations.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Compliance
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2026-03-17•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published a list of initiatives for financial education targeting young people during Global Money Week 2026. This OECD campaign aims to enhance financial literacy and inclusion among children and youth. The list includes activities by organizations supporting the campaign's objectives.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released six new Working Papers (Nos. 1520–1525) on inflation behaviour, price setting, and monetary policy transmission in the euro area, as well as US macro-financial dynamics and innovation. Key topics include the Phillips curve's return, consumer price stickiness, and housing-market effects of monetary policy in the euro area, alongside studies on American innovation and macroeconomic shocks' impact on the US term premium.
Research Other
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2026-03-17•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) updated its Financial Business Operator List, detailing firms adopting Principles for Customer-Oriented Business Operations, policy disclosures, and a database for KPIs on investment trusts and foreign currency-denominated insurance. The list includes 1,384 operators, with 526 new or updated entries, aiming to enhance transparency. The FSA does not judge each firm's policy content but may request corrections if discrepancies are found.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Regulatory reporting
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2026-03-17•Nicaragua•Central Bank of Nicaragua
The Central Bank of Nicaragua reported continued double-digit growth in public deposits and the credit portfolio for January 2026, with improved credit quality and stable profitability. Public deposits increased by 17.0% year on year, while the credit portfolio rose by 10.8%. Liquidity and solvency levels remained above regulatory limits, with a delinquency ratio decline to 1.2%.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-03-17•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo invites research papers for its Young Economists Prize, targeting young researchers to explore themes related to Kosovo’s financial sector and economic development. Eligible topics include financial system resilience, payment systems modernisation, AI in finance, fintech risks, and consumer protection. Up to five winners will be recognized and awarded based on research quality, writing, citation integrity, and policy relevance.
Research Fintech and insurtech Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-17•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus is coordinating Global Money Week 2026 in Cyprus from 16 to 22 March, as part of an OECD initiative to enhance financial literacy among youth. The theme, “Talking, Asking and Deciding Smart About Our Money,” encourages open financial discussions and informed decision-making. Activities involve ministries, regulatory bodies, and institutions, featuring educational events, workshops, and a national competition for the International Economic Olympiad 2026.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's CONDUSEF handled 1,703 user complaints in Veracruz from January to February 2026, recovering MXN 12.8 million. Veracruz accounted for 3.6% of nationwide complaints, with a 21.8% increase from the previous year and a 52.2% user-favourable outcome rate. Unrecognised transactions and electronic transfers were the primary complaint drivers, affecting debit and credit cards and personal loans.
Data & statistics Complaints and dispute resolution
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2026-03-17•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has launched a "Sustainable Development of the Financial Sector" page, consolidating documents on ESG factors and related risks. It includes a new sustainable development glossary, reviewed with stakeholders and based on European prudential terminology, adapted for Ukraine. The NBU plans phased implementation of ESG risk management requirements, starting with banks in 2025–2026 and extending to other significant financial institutions by 2030.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation ESG
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2026-03-17•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV) released its annual report on the supervision of listed companies' sustainability information for 2024, highlighting disclosure improvement areas and setting 2025 review priorities. Of 123 issuers, 99 included Non-Financial Information Statements, with 87 addressing the EU environmental taxonomy. The CNMV identified gaps in business model descriptions, materiality assessments, and climate disclosures, focusing on these areas and climate transition plans in 2026.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Climate risk and sustainable finance Disclosures
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2026-03-17•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus released updated data for the Cyprus banking sector as of 31 December 2025, highlighting a 13.9% decline in profitability to EUR 1,024 million due to reduced net interest income. Total assets rose by 6.6% to EUR 69,961 million, driven by increased loans, advances, and debt securities. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio improved to 25.8%, reflecting higher CET1 capital and a reduced total risk exposure amount.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-03-17•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority has initiated consultation CP5/26 on revisions to the UK prudential liquidity framework, focusing on Pillar 2 requirements and the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment. Key proposals include assessing liquidity resource composition, introducing a firm-designed stress scenario, and redefining "monetisation risk" in stress testing. The changes aim to enhance firms' resilience to liquidity outflows, with estimated initial compliance costs of GBP 7.2 million and GBP 0.6 million annually.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Liquidity risk
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2026-03-17•Latin America•Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT)
GAFILAT initiated Costa Rica's fifth-round mutual evaluation with a high-level mission on 3–4 March 2026. The mission engaged senior national authorities and AML/CFT/CPF stakeholders to discuss the evaluation's scope and commitments. GAFILAT emphasized the assessment's role in measuring Costa Rica's compliance and effectiveness in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
Policy & regulation Peer reviews and country evaluations AML and CFT Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-17•Global•International Banking Federation
The International Banking Federation announced its involvement in the UNODC and INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit, introducing a Global Public-Private Partnership Framework against Fraud. This framework aims to enhance collaboration in fraud prevention through shared responsibility. IBFED Chair Anthony Ostler emphasized the initiative's focus on cross-border cooperation, improved information-sharing, and innovation in combating fraud.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Fraud and scams AML and CFT Cross-border cooperation
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2026-03-17•Global•ISDA
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) announced that the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has integrated ISDA’s Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) solution into its TradeAgent platform. This integration embeds DRR into a centralized over-the-counter derivatives post-trade processing system, enhancing workflow efficiency and data management. TradeAgent uses the Common Domain Model (CDM) under the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS) framework.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Regulatory reporting
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2026-03-17•Global•International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation
At their first 2026 plenary meeting, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation Trustees prioritized sustainable funding, succession planning, and strategic development. They emphasized diversified funding models for the International Accounting Standards Board and the International Sustainability Standards Board, and discussed succession plans for key leadership roles. Strategy discussions focused on the Foundation's long-term operating model, with upcoming publications including the annual report and a revised Due Process Handbook.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-17•Trinidad & Tobago•Trinidad & Tobago Securities & Exchange Commission
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission issued Investor Alert No. 5 warning of increasingly sophisticated online and unsolicited investment scams. It highlights red flags such as fake social media profiles, unrealistic returns, impersonation of registered firms or regulators, fabricated platforms, withdrawal delays with excessive fees, and third-party money transfer services. The Commission urges investors to verify registration under the Securities Act Chapter 83:02, conduct independent due diligence, and report suspicious activity, warning that investing with unregistered entities can result in total loss of funds.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-03-17•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an interpretive release clarifying federal securities laws' application to crypto assets, distinguishing securities from non-securities. It explains the Howey "investment contract" analysis in the crypto context, noting a non-security crypto asset may still form an investment contract if accompanied by managerial promises. The release also outlines factors for determining investment contract status and conditions for contract termination.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Securities offerings and listings
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2026-03-17•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins announced a token taxonomy and investment contract interpretation to clarify when crypto assets fall under federal securities laws. The taxonomy identifies digital commodities, collectibles, tools, and payment stablecoins as non-securities, emphasizing clear disclosure of promises under Howey. Atkins also proposed a "Regulation Crypto Assets" safe harbor package and highlighted planned coordination with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Securities offerings and listings
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2026-03-17•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The CFTC and SEC issued a joint interpretation clarifying federal securities laws for certain crypto assets and transactions. It defines "security" and introduces a token taxonomy, addressing digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and securities. It aims to clarify regulatory jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, with the CFTC noting some non-security crypto assets may qualify as "commodities" under the Commodity Exchange Act.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Securities offerings and listings Tokenization
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2026-03-17•Ecuador•Superintendencia de Bancos de Ecuador
Ecuador's Superintendence of Banks launched the Global Money Week campaign in Quito, focusing on financial education for children and young people under the theme “Smart money speaks.” Superintendent Roberto Romero von Buchwald emphasized practical financial education to prevent fraud and promote informed decisions. The event included contributions from key figures addressing regulation, economic inclusion, and regional development.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) launched Global Money Week 2026 in Brazil, focusing on financial education and open discussions about money, especially for young people. The event, marked by an opening bell ceremony at B3 in São Paulo, also celebrated the 20th anniversary of CVM’s Education Advisory Committee. The agenda includes panels and webinars on topics like securitisation, financial decision-making, and preparing Generation Alpha for financial wellbeing.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Bolivia•Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia
The Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia reiterated its commitment to an equitable financial system at the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2026 event. It highlighted the role of gender-focused social bonds, which have channelled over BOB 205.8 million to support women-led micro and small enterprises. The authority aims to continue removing structural barriers and promoting a modern, equitable financial environment.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Diversity and inclusion
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2026-03-17•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway released an ICT inspection report on Landkreditt Bank AS, highlighting deficiencies in governance, risk reporting, and compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act. The report identified outdated governance documentation, inadequate business impact analysis, and insufficient vendor oversight. In response, the bank updated ICT role descriptions, revised audit follow-up processes, and planned enhanced controls and testing for 2026.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests IT management Operational risk and resilience
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2026-03-17•Brazil•Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP)
The Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP) released its January 2026 bulletin, reporting total collections of BRL 36.17bn in the insurance, open private pension, and capitalization markets, a 0.51% nominal increase from January 2025. Property and personal insurance revenues, excluding VGBL, rose 1.91% year on year, with notable growth in motor, life, and creditor insurance. New charts on technical provisions highlight their faster growth compared to GDP over the past five years.
Data & statistics Activity and performance reporting
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2026-03-17•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has appointed Ben Gully as its next Secretary General for a three-year term starting 14 August 2026. Gully, currently Deputy Superintendent at Canada's Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, will succeed Neil Esho, who retires on 31 March 2026. Deputy Secretary General Toshio Tsuiki will serve as Acting Secretary General until Gully assumes the role.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-03-17•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority updated its validation rules list under the Implementing Technical Standards on supervisory reporting, addressing deactivated, reactivated, and severity-adjusted rules. Competent Authorities are advised not to validate data against deactivated rules. The EBA also introduced a micro taxonomy package and Data Point Model (DPM) validation rules update scripts, embedded in DPM 2.0 from release 4.0, to enhance implementation consistency and reporting harmonisation.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Regulatory reporting
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2026-03-17•Ethiopia•National Bank of Ethiopia
The National Bank of Ethiopia’s latest Financial Stability Report says the financial system remained safe, sound and stable in fiscal year 2024/25, supported by better macroeconomic conditions and stronger banking sector indicators. Banks improved capital, asset quality, liquidity and profitability, while stress tests showed resilience to plausible shocks. Digital financial services grew sharply to more than ETB 18.5 trillion in transactions, raising operational, cyber and fraud risk management needs.
Supervision Risk monitoring & watch points Financial stability and systemic risk Macroprudential policy and tools
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2026-03-17•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported a trade surplus of USD 4,622 million for January 2026, USD 2,452 million higher than January 2025, contributing to a cumulative 12-month surplus of USD 37,025 million. January exports rose 37.8% year-on-year to USD 9,858 million, driven by a 35.3% increase in export prices. Imports increased 5.1% to USD 5,236 million, with notable rises in durable consumer and capital goods.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-17•Aruba•Central Bank of Aruba
The Central Bank of Aruba published its External Sector quarterly tables for 2025 Q3, updating balance of payments statistics and revising series for 2013–2022. The 2025 Q3 current account balance was -Afl. 38.3 million, with a goods deficit of -Afl. 714.7 million, a services surplus of Afl. 838.3 million, an income balance of -Afl. 161.8 million and a capital account balance of Afl. 1.1 million. Net lending/borrowing from the current and capital accounts was -Afl. 37.1 million, from the financial account -Afl. 96.9 million, with reserve assets at -Afl. 272.3 million and net errors and omissions at -Afl. 59.8 million.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-17•Bermuda•Ministry of Finance (Bermuda)
Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance announced that Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will attend the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC, to enhance collaboration with US policymakers on blockchain and digital asset regulation. Discussions will focus on stablecoin frameworks, payments interoperability, tokenised markets, and financial market integrity, aligning with Bermuda's Digital Asset Business Act. The programme includes a fireside chat with the Stellar Development Foundation and meetings with US federal agencies.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Blockchain and distributed ledger technology Domestic cooperation
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2026-03-17•United Arab Emirates•General Pension and Social Security Authority
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) outlined rules for pension contributions, emphasizing employer responsibility for deducting and remitting based on the employee's contribution salary. Contribution rates are set at 20% under Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 and 26% under Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023, with a 2.5% government subsidy for private sector Emiratis. Contributions are due on the first of the following month, with penalties for late payment, and are non-refundable.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Other
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2026-03-17•United Kingdom•UK Parliament
The Chair of the UK Parliament’s Treasury Committee has requested clarification from Lloyds Banking Group regarding an IT incident where customers could view others' account information via the bank's app. Dame Meg Hillier termed it an "alarming breach of confidentiality" and sought details on affected customers, exposed information, and compensation plans. The request follows findings of significant outages among top banks over the past two years.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Operational risk and resilience
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2026-03-17•Trinidad & Tobago•Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has launched a public consultation on the Draft Payment Systems and Services Bill and accompanying Regulations. The initiative forms part of a comprehensive reform of the National Payment System.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Payments and payment systems
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2026-03-17•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has proposed amendments to the calculation method for compulsory motor third-party liability insurance claims to better align with market conditions. The changes are expected to increase the average payment by 9% and involve adjustments to spare part pricing and repair cost calculations.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Payments and payment systems
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2026-03-17•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority will participate in the third Tanzania Women in Finance Conference 2026, focusing on financial inclusion, leadership, and sustainable growth. The conference will address barriers for women in accessing financial services, despite improvements in financial inclusion from 16% in 2009 to 76% in 2023. Women-led SMEs contribute significantly to the economy, yet women hold fewer than 30% of senior roles in financial institutions.
Other Diversity and inclusion
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2026-03-17•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu outlined efforts to align Moldova’s financial framework with EU standards at the France–Moldova Business Forum. Key initiatives include a joint assessment with the European Banking Authority for prudential framework equivalence, accession to the Single Euro Payments Area, and developing a new stock exchange in Chisinau. The Instant Payments System MIA is expanding, enabling 24/7 B2B transfers from March 2026.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Cross-border cooperation Market development
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2026-03-17•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova highlighted Governor Anca Dragu's remarks at the FinanciarELE event, emphasizing gender equality as crucial for economic development and financial stability. Part of Global Money Week 2026, the event addressed challenges women face in the financial sector and advocated for balanced leadership. The Bank noted that women in Moldovan financial firms outnumber men but face pay gaps, citing World Bank data suggesting significant economic gains from gender parity.
Financial literacy & education Diversity and inclusion
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2026-03-17•Latvia•Ministry of Finance (Latvia)
Latvia's Ministry of Finance proposes transferring the licensing and supervision of non-bank consumer lenders to Latvijas Banka to streamline oversight and reduce administrative burdens. This move aims to unify supervisory practices, as recommended by MONEYVAL, and is expected to significantly lower state fees for firms. A phased transition is planned, with full supervision by Latvijas Banka starting in 2028.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Licensing framework and process
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2026-03-17•Armenia•Central Bank of Armenia
The Central Bank of Armenia held its refinancing rate at 6.50% amid inflation of 4.3% in February and fourth-quarter economic growth of 9.8%. It will monitor domestic demand and global risks and act as needed to ensure medium-term price stability.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-17•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has updated Form 87-03-01 for calculating annual fees for 2025, now available on its website. Cyprus Investment Firms must use this form to calculate and submit their fees, including audited financial statements and payment evidence, via CySEC's online portal.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Regulatory reporting
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2026-03-17•Argentina•Central Bank of Argentina
The Central Bank of Argentina has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the Deutsche Bundesbank to strengthen its capabilities through training programmes, advisory services and expert exchanges based on international best practices. The framework establishes a joint work agenda through 2030, implemented by the BCRA’s International Affairs Management Office and the Bundesbank’s Centre for International Central Bank Dialogue, with annual meetings to set the technical agenda.
Institutional development Cooperation & capacity building Capacity building Domestic cooperation
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2026-03-17•Brazil•Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP)
The Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP) participated in events in Brasília focused on governance and Brazil's alignment with international accounting standards, particularly IFRS 17. SUSEP highlighted its ongoing technical monitoring of international accounting developments relevant to the insurance sector. Discussions emphasized regulatory harmonization challenges and the role of accounting in financial transparency.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-17•Brazil•Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC)
The Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC) issued Ordinance 214/2026 to align its INTEGRAR Integrity Programme with Decree 11,529/2023, establishing the Integrity, Transparency and Access to Information Management Committee (CGITAI). CGITAI will coordinate PREVIC's integrity, transparency, information-access, and data protection agenda, with members serving without pay. The committee will define and monitor actions for PREVIC’s Integrity Plan for 2026-2027, addressing risks and preventing ethical misconduct, fraud, and corruption.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Compliance
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2026-03-17•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) has launched an online survey to collect investor feedback on the Lâmina de Ofertas Públicas, part of a Regulatory Outcome Analysis of Brazil’s new public offering regime. This initiative evaluates the effectiveness of reforms under CVM Resolutions 160 and 161, and is conducted by CVM’s Economic Analysis, Risk Management and Integrity unit.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Disclosures Market development
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2026-03-17•Bolivia•Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia
Bolivia’s Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) engaged in regional cooperation with the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas and Peru’s Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Funds Administrators. Discussions focused on cryptoasset supervision, financial technology impacts, and risk management. ASFI aims to modernize its supervisory model and plans to launch "Campus ASFI" for ongoing training in regulatory skills and consumer protection.
Supervision Cooperation Domestic cooperation
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2026-03-17•Rwanda•Rwanda Capital Markets Authority
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority CEO Romeo Ngarambe stressed at the 12th Ring the Bell for Gender Equality event that expanding women's access to financial opportunities can drive market development. He advocated for inclusive capital market development, strong investor protection, governance, financial literacy, and tailored products. The event, organized by the Rwanda Stock Exchange and international partners, also called for a Vision 2050-aligned roadmap for women's economic empowerment.
Financial literacy & education Diversity and inclusion
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2026-03-17•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee reviewed consumer financial data privacy, focusing on potential reforms to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). Chairman French Hill advocated for maintaining the GLBA’s technology-neutral framework while enhancing consumer data control through access rights, deletion rights, and data minimization standards. Hill emphasized the need for nationwide uniformity to reduce barriers from divergent state requirements and highlighted coordination with the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Data protection
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2026-03-17•Canada•Ontario Securities Commission
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) issued an investor warning from February 24 to March 17, 2026, against FINAD-AI, Prime Wealth, and dexfinexpro, noting they are not registered to deal or advise in securities in Ontario. Dexfinexpro was highlighted for operating under a new website, Dex Finex. The OSC advises investors to verify registration status through its resources and provides a consolidated list of warnings on its website.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-17•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division issued a no-action position to Phantom Technologies Inc. regarding its self-custodial crypto asset wallet software. This position, subject to conditions, means the division will not recommend enforcement action against Phantom for not registering as an introducing broker or associated person in connection with these activities.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Other
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2026-03-17•Europe•European Payments Council
The European Payments Council has released its annual update to the Guidelines on cryptographic algorithms usage and key management, offering updated guidance on security protocols and key management practices for the European payments industry. The guidelines target payment service providers, including security officers and system designers, ensuring alignment with current cryptology research and development.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Cyber resilience
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2026-03-17•Global•INTERPOL
INTERPOL's Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, co-hosted with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, emphasized stronger cross-border cooperation against organized fraud. The summit highlighted technological advances, like generative AI, in expanding criminal capabilities and cited a USD 442 billion estimate in global fraud losses. Representatives from 47 countries and organizations committed to actions to enhance cooperation and disrupt fraud systems.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Fraud and scams
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2026-03-17•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (Hanfa) announced the winners of its “Caught in the Web – Spot the Scam!” competition, aimed at enhancing students' ability to identify financial fraud. The competition, part of Global and European Money Week, received 37 video submissions from Croatian secondary schools, with Novska Secondary School taking first place. Hanfa will continue its financial education initiatives throughout the year.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil has converted the Special Temporary Administration Regime (RAET) for Banco Master Múltiplo S.A. into extrajudicial liquidation, concluding the RAET process. This follows the liquidation of its subsidiary, Will Financeira S.A., and the administrator's report indicating no further grounds for RAET. The Central Bank will continue to determine responsibilities, with asset unavailability for controllers and administrators remaining under the liquidation.
Supervision Interventions Recovery and resolution
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2026-03-17•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market met with the US Embassy to discuss financial market development, focusing on virtual assets regulation and technology-driven advancements. Key topics included distributed ledger technology, digital resilience under the Digital Operational Resilience Act, and aligning legislation with European standards. The Commission highlighted the draft law's progress in the Verkhovna Rada and its amendments based on market and international feedback.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Fintech and insurtech Blockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-03-17•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority has launched consultations on draft Guidelines and Regulatory Technical Standards for the EU authorisation process of internal initial margin models under EMIR 3. The Guidelines outline required documentation for application completeness, while the RTS detail assessment techniques for authorities, applicable to counterparties with an AANA exceeding EUR 750 billion.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Market infrastructure
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2026-03-17•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission has initiated feedback on draft revisions to the EU taxonomy’s technical screening criteria to simplify assessing sustainable economic activities. Proposed changes include streamlined criteria and compliance clarifications, aligning with updated EU legislation and technological advances. The revisions cover activities under the Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts, including forestry, energy, and construction.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Climate risk and sustainable finance Green taxonomy
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2026-03-17•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania's Governor Gent Sejko opened Global Money Week 2026, emphasizing financial literacy for youth and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Albania's national currency. The event, themed “Smart Money Talks”, highlights the transition from cash to digital payments. Activities include lectures, competitions, and an exhibition, with participation from public institutions and financial sector stakeholders.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia reported a record 110.6 million online purchases in 2025, a 34.3% increase from 2024, with 71.0% of transactions in Serbian dinars. The number of domestic online stores rose to 5,632, marking significant growth since 2020.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-03-17•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission announced a variation in the UK Sanctions List entry for Viatcheslav Kantor under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Kantor remains subject to an asset freeze, trust services sanctions, and director disqualification, enforced in Guernsey. Businesses must verify relationships, freeze assets, and report to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee to ensure compliance.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Sanctions list update
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2026-03-17•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece reported a central government cash balance surplus of EUR 328 million for January-February 2026, a decrease from EUR 836 million in the same period of 2025. Ordinary budget revenue fell to EUR 10,972 million from EUR 11,636 million, while expenditure increased to EUR 11,009 million from EUR 10,781 million.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-03-17•Morocco•Central Bank of Morocco
The Central Bank of Morocco held its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing strong economic activity, moderate inflation and significant global uncertainty. It projects growth of 5.6% and inflation of 0.8% in 2026 and will continue to assess policy meeting by meeting.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-17•Malta•Malta Financial Services Authority
The Malta Financial Services Authority and Malta Stock Exchange hosted GRC Week Malta 2026 to enhance governance, risk, and compliance in Malta's financial sector. Discussions focused on ESG integration, operational resilience, financial crime compliance, sustainable finance, and digital innovation. MFSA Chairman Jesmond Gatt emphasized supervisory strengthening, while MSE Executive Chairman Joseph Portelli highlighted the importance of governance and market infrastructure in adapting to regulatory and digital changes.
Supervision Cooperation ESG
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2026-03-17•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE approved a Financial Institution Resilience Package to bolster banking sector stability amid challenging market conditions. The package includes enhanced access to reserve balances, temporary relief in liquidity and capital buffers, and flexibility in loan classification. The central bank emphasized its readiness to use policy tools to maintain financial system stability.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-17•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austria Financial Market Authority (FMA) announced the nomination of FMA Management Board member Helmut Ettl as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a two-year term starting 1 November 2026. Ettl will step down from the FMA Management Board on 31 October 2026, with the Federal Ministry of Finance set to advertise the position. Ettl has been with the FMA since 2008 and holds roles with the European Central Bank and European Banking Authority.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-03-17•United Kingdom•The Pensions Regulator
The Pensions Regulator's 2025 report highlights ongoing consolidation in the UK defined contribution (DC) market, with a 15% decline in scheme numbers and a rise in assets to GBP 249 billion. Master trusts now hold 92% of memberships and 83% of assets. The regulator urges DC trustees to evaluate scheme value and consider consolidation if unable to deliver competitive returns.
Research Other
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2026-03-17•Argentina•Central Bank of Argentina
The Central Bank of Argentina and the Deutsche Bundesbank have signed a technical cooperation agreement to strengthen the Argentine central bank’s capabilities and support the adoption of international best practices through joint training and specialised advisory work. The programme will be implemented by the Central Bank of Argentina’s International Affairs Management and the Bundesbank’s Centre for International Central Bank Dialogue, with annual planning and evaluation meetings, and will run until the end of 2030.
Institutional development Cooperation & capacity building Capacity building Domestic cooperation
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2026-03-17•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued Prohibition Orders against Mr Wang Qiming and Mr Liu Kai under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, following their convictions in a major money laundering case. Effective 17 March 2026, Wang faces a 16-year prohibition and Liu a 7-year prohibition, barring them from MAS-regulated activities and roles in financial institutions. MAS determined both individuals are not fit and proper under FSMA guidelines.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations AML and CFT
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2026-03-17•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public alert regarding scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails. The alert pertains to several banks, including The Bank of East Asia and Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., among others. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-03-17•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain reported Spanish general government debt at 100.8% of GDP in January 2026, a decrease of 1 percentage point from the previous year, with nominal debt rising 4.7% to EUR 1,707bn. Central government debt increased to EUR 1,559bn, while social security debt rose to EUR 136bn, attributed to state loans for budget imbalances. Regional government debt was EUR 339bn, and local government debt decreased to EUR 21bn.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-17•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
The Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission published updated data showing domestic banks’ outstanding loans to small and medium-sized enterprises at TWD 10,916.0bn at end-January 2026, up TWD 27.6bn from end-December 2025. SME loans represented 64.54% of total enterprise lending and 68.01% of private enterprise lending, both slightly lower than in December, while the average non-performing loan ratio remained at 0.20%, and the authority expects continued SME lending expansion with appropriate risk controls.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-03-17•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova is drafting an Executive Committee decision to repeal the 2014 “Concept on optimising national transfers,” as its objectives have been met and it no longer aligns with current regulations. The use of International Bank Account Number (IBAN) codes is fully implemented, with updated requirements in the 2023 Regulation on credit transfers, direct debits, and IBAN code assignment. The central bank considers the Concept's provisions on IBAN code generation outdated amid digital and automated payment processing advancements.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Payments and payment systems
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2026-03-17•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova is hosting an event under its FinanciarELE project, moderated by Governor Anca Dragu. Launched in March 2025, FinanciarELE aims to enhance women's financial and leadership skills and promote equal opportunities through education, mentoring, and professional support.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania released provisional data for January 2026, showing a current account deficit of EUR 977 million, down from EUR 1,032 million in January 2025. Non-resident direct investment reached EUR 429 million, while total external debt rose by EUR 1,986 million to EUR 229,333 million. Long-term debt accounted for 79.2% of the total, with a service ratio of 11.8% and foreign exchange reserves covering short-term debt by 109.6%.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-17•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India convened senior industry leaders to discuss the proposed Public Insurance Registry and Bima Sugam to enhance transparency, consumer protection and market efficiency. IRDAI outlined the Registry as consent-driven, legally compliant digital infrastructure covering the full policy lifecycle to consolidate data, reduce information asymmetry, improve fraud detection and support data-driven supervision, while addressing compliance readiness, data governance and cybersecurity. It stressed aligning the Registry with Bima Sugam to enable seamless policy access, improve service delivery and reshape the customer experience.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-03-17•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India held a high-level industry interaction to establish a roadmap for systemic reforms in the health insurance ecosystem via five specialised working groups co-chaired by hospital and insurance industry leaders. The groups will develop a joint code of conduct, standardise provider categorisation, address process bottlenecks in the National Health Claims Exchange, analyse claim and medical inflation trends, and design a scalable “no-frill” health insurance framework with wellness components to inform future industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Other
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2026-03-17•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued a circular setting transitional arrangements for Certificates of Registration and annual fee collection for insurance intermediaries following amendments under the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025. Intermediary registrations will now remain valid on a continuous basis, subject to payment of an annual fee, replacing the previous three-year validity and renewal regime from 5 February 2026. An interim annual fee framework applies between 5 February and 30 June 2026, with previously paid renewal fees adjusted against interim fees and any excess refunded, pending a comprehensive annual fee framework.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing and supervisory fees
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2026-03-17•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam and the IMF Capacity Development Office in Thailand reviewed cooperation on the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System and External Sector Statistics. The State Bank highlighted FPAS completion and its policy application, while ESS improved data methodologies. Future cooperation will focus on modern monetary policy frameworks, macroeconomic analysis, and financial stability, with technical sessions planned to define training and assistance needs.
Institutional development Cooperation & capacity building Capacity building
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2026-03-17•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam held a meeting with Citibank South Asia CEO Amol Gupte to discuss the 2026 economic outlook and issues impacting Vietnam and the region. Citibank outlined its business strategy and restructuring efforts, emphasizing its long-standing presence in Vietnam and role in supporting investment, trade, and financing for major Vietnamese entities.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Other
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2026-03-17•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported a meeting between Governor Nguyen Thi Hong and ICBC President Liu Jun, discussing ICBC's operations in Vietnam and its role in enhancing Vietnam–China trade and investment. ICBC's Hanoi Branch was noted for stable operations and legal compliance, with ICBC seeking guidance to boost effectiveness and economic contribution. The Governor urged ICBC to enhance performance, innovate technologically, and advance digital transformation to improve customer service.
Supervision Cooperation Cross-border cooperation
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2026-03-17•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan announced a 2026–2030 programme approved by the government to enhance financial literacy and consumer protection in financial services. The initiative, supported by various ministries, agencies, and partners, aims to promote prudent financial decision-making and improve living standards amid growing financial inclusion and digital service development.
Financial literacy & education Financial inclusion
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2026-03-17•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined two commercial banks KGS 55,000 each for violating Kyrgyz Republic legislation and the National Bank's regulatory legal acts.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Other
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2026-03-17•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) seeks input on enhancing regulation to support small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) access to finance, aiming to inform its regulatory approach and future priorities. The initiative will explore regulatory barriers, opportunities for innovation, and sector-specific access issues, aligning with broader government efforts. The FCA will engage with SMEs and finance providers, with findings summarized in 2026.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities SME financing
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2026-03-17•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of Kazakhstan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) discussed cooperation to enhance financial regulation and capital market development. Talks included IFC-supported projects, potential involvement in stock and insurance market programmes to 2030, and advisory support on a draft Law on Investment Funds. Kazakhstan's potential participation in the Joint Capital Markets Program was also considered, with both parties interested in joint initiatives.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Market development
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2026-03-17•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India discussed the proposed Public Insurance Registry (PIR) and Bima Sugam with industry stakeholders, focusing on design and implementation to enhance transparency and market efficiency. The PIR aims to be a consent-driven, interoperable infrastructure covering the full policy lifecycle, while Bima Sugam seeks to improve insurance accessibility. Discussions emphasized industry collaboration and alignment between the PIR and Bima Sugam to enhance service delivery and customer experience.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-03-17•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market announced that the Financial Reporting Collection Center is ready to receive 2025 annual and consolidated financial statements and 2026 interim financial statements electronically using the UA IFRS XBRL2025 taxonomy. Filing is mandatory for entities preparing financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards, including voluntary adopters. The taxonomy and reporting templates are available on the Commission's, National Bank of Ukraine's, and Financial Reporting System's websites.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Regulatory reporting
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2026-03-17•Global•IOSCO
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released an updated Statement on Non-GAAP Financial Measures to enhance issuer disclosure clarity and reduce misleading presentations. The statement revises IOSCO's 2016 and 2002 guidance, emphasizing that while non-GAAP measures can offer additional insights, they must not obscure GAAP results or lack standardization for comparability.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-17•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia held the BI-Rate at 4.75% (Deposit Facility 3.75%, Lending Facility 5.50%), prioritising rupiah stability amid Middle East conflict risks and aiming to keep 2026-2027 inflation within the 2.5 ± 1% target while supporting growth. It will sustain “pro-market” operations—spot, DNDF and offshore NDF interventions, calibrated government-bond purchases and liquidity tools—and stands ready to intensify FX actions and adjust its policy mix as global oil, USD strength and higher U.S. Treasury yields constrain easing space.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-17•Türkiye•Central Bank of Türkiye
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye has launched version 2.0.0 of the Data Sharing Services in the Field of Payment, enhancing Open Banking features. The update, developed by the Interbank Card Center, expands account and card information services and introduces new payment order functionalities. The Open Banking ecosystem now includes 16.4 million users and averages 12.3 million daily transactions with 53 participants.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Open banking and finance
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2026-03-17•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia announced that 28 organizations will renew a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance financial literacy and support the National Strategy for Financial Literacy in Latvia 2021–2027. The agreement aims to refine the National Financial Literacy Working Group's priorities and structure, focusing on education, investment culture, responsible borrowing, and financial literacy research. Latvijas Banka will coordinate the strategy's implementation and the Working Group's activities.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) convened its 2026 meeting to review 2025 work and set 2026 priorities, focusing on political discipline, capital-market risk prevention, and high-quality development. Key measures include enhanced supervision of leadership, integrated oversight frameworks, and anti-corruption efforts targeting misconduct affecting capital-market order and investor interests. The CSRC will also continue initiatives on standardisation, rule of law, and discipline inspection team building.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Other
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2026-03-17•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand SEC received an Excellent rating in the 2025 assessment of Corruption Risk Management Systems by the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, specifically for budget controls related to software under the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. The SEC highlighted this as a reflection of its focus on prioritizing corruption risks and plans for continuous improvement in governance, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Policy & regulation Peer reviews and country evaluations Compliance Corporate governance
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2026-03-17•Philippines•Philippines Insurance Commission
Philippine insurance premiums topped PHP 500 billion for the first time in 2025, alongside a government pledge to expand coverage to underserved communities.
Data & statistics Activity and performance reporting Financial inclusion
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2026-03-17•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced the completion of in1Bank Limited's deposit return process, with remaining deposits transferred to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). This follows in1Bank's decision to cease banking operations and return its authorised deposit-taking institution licence. APRA oversaw the process under the Financial Sector (Transfer and Restructure) Act 1999 and the Banking Act 1959.
Supervision Interventions Licence withdrawal
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2026-03-17•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE approved a Financial Institution Resilience Package to bolster banking sector stability amid challenging market conditions. The package includes enhanced liquidity access, temporary relief in liquidity ratios, and flexibility in loan classifications. The Board emphasized the temporary nature of these measures and its readiness to implement further policies if necessary.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-17•Australia•Department of Treasury (Australia)
Australia's Treasury proposed new qualifications for financial advisers to simplify education and attract entrants. The proposal includes a Bachelor degree, specific financial concepts subjects, and four accredited advice subjects, reducing learning outcomes from 223 to 20. Existing professional year, exam, and continuing development requirements remain unchanged, with licensees assessing qualifications.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-17•Switzerland•Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank has released its 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Sustainability Report online.
Other
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2026-03-17•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service reported Korean financial companies' alternative investments in overseas real estate reached KRW55.1 trillion as of September 2025, 0.7% of total financial sector assets. Insurers held the largest exposure, followed by banks and securities companies, with North America as the primary investment region. The FSS plans to scrutinize loss recognition, encourage financial soundness improvements, and monitor additional risks amid Middle East tensions.
Supervision Risk monitoring & watch points Other