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2026-03-03•Bolivia•Central Bank of Bolivia
The Central Bank of Bolivia launched the Billetes de Bolivia app to verify Series B BOB 10, BOB 20, and BOB 50 banknotes, including those invalidated after a cargo aircraft accident. Only 17.1 million banknotes from the crashed Transporte Aéreo Boliviano Hercules C-130 are invalidated, with most Series B notes remaining valid. The offline app complements an online verifier, and the Central Bank plans additional methods for those without digital access.
Financial literacy & education Currency and cash management
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2026-03-03•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren urged SEC Chair Paul Atkins to release the delayed fiscal year 2025 enforcement data, highlighting concerns over a reported decline in enforcement activity. Warren referenced third-party analyses suggesting a drop in SEC actions and emphasized the need for public access to the data to verify Atkins's congressional statements. The letter requests the SEC to publish the data by March 15, 2026.
Enforcement Enforcement statistics
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2026-03-03•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released remarks from Chairman Tim Scott advocating for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan initiative to enhance housing affordability by reducing federal red tape and unlocking supply without new government spending. Scott highlighted the legislation's focus on local jurisdictions and its potential to expand home ownership access, noting the increasing average age of first-time home buyers.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Other
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2026-03-03•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) reported a 5.6% average total remuneration gender pay gap for 2024, attributing a 0.3 percentage point increase to the inclusion of CEO remuneration. Excluding CEO data, the gap is 4.8%, showing a 0.5 percentage point improvement. APRA aims to address gender disparities through initiatives promoting gender balance in recruitment and flexible working arrangements.
Institutional development Workforce & recruitment Diversity and inclusion
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2026-03-02•Global•World Savings and Retail Banking Institute
The World Savings and Retail Banking Institute summarized a study visit to Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank, focusing on fintech, AI, and social finance. The visit highlighted the bank's empowerment model for various groups and showcased digitisation efforts, including AI-enabled services and branch transformation. Delegates also engaged with the Saudi Central Bank on initiatives like the Regulatory Sandbox and open banking frameworks.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Fintech and insurtech Financial inclusion
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2026-03-02•Italy•Italian Securities Commission (Consob)
Consob and ANAC signed a memorandum to enhance cooperation on market transparency and corruption prevention. The agreement focuses on joint information exchanges, technical consultations, and coordinated oversight in areas like public procurement and financial markets regulation. A joint technical working table will oversee shared initiatives and facilitate further collaboration.
Supervision Cooperation Cross-border cooperation
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2026-03-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic coordinated with partner organizations to finalize the concept for Global Money Week 2026 in Kyrgyzstan. The event, themed “Smart Money Talks,” will focus on promoting conscious financial behavior and providing reliable financial information to young people. A nationwide program of events will be announced on the National Bank’s website and social media.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Osh Regional Department conducted a lecture at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, focusing on central bank functions and retail finance. Topics included the national currency's history, loan and deposit types, and QR code use in settlements, with a demonstration of the Tunduk app for managing loan self-bans.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine's February 2026 Business Outlook Survey shows an increase in the business activity expectations index to 45.9 from 41.3 in January, though it remains below the neutral 50 level. Despite improved sector indices, expectations are dampened by ongoing hostilities, energy infrastructure issues, and labour shortages. Companies plan to raise selling prices amid rising purchase costs, with mixed labour market plans across sectors.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank's report on gender diversity from 2013 to 2025 highlights progress in female representation, particularly in senior management, though several 2025 targets remain unmet. By end-2025, women held 39.4% of senior management roles, nearing the 40% target, with at least 33% representation across all salary bands. Despite partial achievement of the 2020-26 strategy targets, the ECB anticipates narrowing gaps by 2026, supported by initiatives like targeted outreach, gender-neutral job adverts, and unconscious-bias training.
Institutional development Workforce & recruitment Diversity and inclusion
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2026-03-02•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
Japan’s Financial Services Agency issued a Cabinet Office Ordinance amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Trust Business Act and related regulations following the Act on Public Interest Trusts. The amendments are considered necessary adjustments due to changes in other laws, and no public comment process was conducted. The ordinance will be effective from 1 April 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-03-02•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released its Strategic Plan for 2026-2028, focusing on adapting to geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and technological change. Key priorities include enhancing human capital, responsibly adopting artificial intelligence, and reinforcing digital services. The plan also emphasizes strengthening prudential supervision, anti-money-laundering oversight, and cyber resilience.
Institutional development Other Fintech and insurtech Artificial intelligence Blockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-03-02•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has amended the Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Modules of its Rulebook to align with new UAE federal AML legislation. These changes clarify the AML regime in the Dubai International Financial Centre and are supported by FAQs addressing common areas of clarification. The DFSA emphasizes the obligation of Relevant Persons to comply with UAE Federal AML legislation and the DIFC Regulatory Law 2004.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements AML and CFT
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2026-03-02•Israel•Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel’s Banking Supervision Department introduced a support framework for banks to offer cash-flow relief to customers impacted by Operation Roaring Lion. It allows deferment of mortgage and consumer loan payments for eligible households and business loan repayments for small and micro businesses, with specific conditions and exemptions from interest or fees. The framework is available from March 16 to April 16, 2026, with potential for extension based on security developments.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-03-02•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan's February 2026 Bond Market Survey indicates continued weak liquidity in the secondary Japanese government bond market, with negative diffusion indices for market functioning and liquidity measures. Yield expectations suggest a gradual rise, with the newly issued 10-year JGB forecasted at 2.29% by end-March 2026 and 2.55% by end-March 2028.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-03-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority launched its 2026 Action Plan for financial education with a lecture at the “Mirko Vešović” Secondary School of Economics. The session, led by Commission president Željko Drinčić, covered domestic and foreign exchanges, capital market structure, and investment risks. The programme will continue with practical teaching and youth-focused initiatives throughout the year.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank reported a 55% increase in seized fake banknotes and coins in 2025, totaling 9,036 items. The rise was primarily due to imitations, which accounted for 7,354 items, while counterfeit and altered items included 429 Czech banknotes and 208 coins. Most foreign counterfeits were euros and US dollars, predominantly rated at security grades 2 and 3.
Data & statistics Fraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority released the twenty-third issue of its e-Awareness Magazine, featuring an editorial on the future of securities-based crowdfunding in Kuwait by Board Chairman Emad Ahmed Tifoni. The issue covers topics such as AI in legal performance, foreign investment in the Kuwait Stock Exchange, and risk management in financial institutions, alongside updates on the CMA's headquarters and international representation.
Financial literacy & education Crowdfunding
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2026-03-02•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority announced that trading in EKOPAK NV financial instruments on Euronext Brussels will resume on 2 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. This follows Article 78 of the Law of 21 November 2017.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Trading
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2026-03-02•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance introduced a voluntary Motor Insurance Transparency Code to standardize premium explanations, part of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform 2025–2029. Developed with the Central Bank of Ireland, it requires a Premium Summary Statement, an Annual Market Overview Statement, risk-mitigation guidance, and compliance measures. Implementation begins in March 2026, aligning with the Central Bank's revised Consumer Protection Code, with a review scheduled within 18 months.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Consumer and investor protection
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2026-03-02•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai on 2 and 3 March 2026. Nasdaq Dubai, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre, facilitates trading in equities, derivatives, sukuk, and conventional bonds. The DFSA is actively monitoring regional developments and maintaining communication with local authorities.
Supervision Interventions Market infrastructure
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2026-03-02•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF's 2026 Article IV mission to St. Kitts and Nevis projects 2.2% growth but warns of fiscal and external imbalances due to declining Citizenship-by-Investment revenue. It recommends a consolidation package to stabilize debt and strengthen fiscal resilience, alongside financial-sector reforms to address vulnerabilities and improve stability. Key priorities include debt management, reforming the Development Bank, and enhancing AML/CFT safeguards.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Economic data and developments
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2026-03-02•Canada•British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission announced that Michael Ongun Gokturk, former director of the dissolved Einstein crypto trading platform, admitted to fraud and agreed to pay $1 million. Gokturk is permanently barred from British Columbia’s investment market. The BCSC highlighted the importance of using registered crypto trading platforms, following the Einstein Corporations' misuse of customer deposits and significant liabilities.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations Fraud and scams
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2026-03-02•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluations for 24 institutions, with nine receiving an "outstanding" rating and 15 rated "satisfactory." No institutions were rated as needing improvement or in substantial noncompliance. The OCC also maintains a searchable list of CRA evaluations and publishes upcoming compliance examination schedules.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Other
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2026-03-02•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration reported the Share Insurance Fund's Q4 2025 performance, with net income of USD 113.8 million and an equity ratio of 1.30%. The number of composite CAMELS code 3 credit unions decreased to 653, and code 4 and 5 credit unions fell to 117, with no federally insured credit union failures reported.
Data & statistics Activity and performance reporting
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2026-03-02•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, will host a webinar on March 12 focusing on financial scams and risk reduction strategies for credit unions and banks. The session will cover fraud prevention tactics and financial education resources, featuring insights from a credit union and a community bank. A recording will be available on the NCUA’s YouTube channel post-event.
Financial literacy & education Fraud and scams Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•United States•Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council will split the Uniform Bank Performance Report's Interest Rate Risk Analysis into two pages for better readability, effective on or after March 2, 2026. This change is part of a multi-year review initiated in 2022 by the Task Force on Surveillance Systems to maintain the report's relevance. The update follows a significant expansion of the Interest Rate Risk Analysis content in February 2025.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
France's Autorité des marchés financiers released an administrative settlement agreement with AMA Corporation PLC regarding market manipulation and information disclosure obligations. The settlement, referenced as TRA-2026-02, was concluded on 13 November 2025.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Sanctions list update
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2026-03-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
France's Autorité des marchés financiers announced an approved administrative settlement with Mr. Christian Guillemot concerning market manipulation and information disclosure obligations. The agreement, referenced as TRA-2026-03, was concluded on 13 November 2025.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Sanctions list update
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2026-03-02•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority has issued Algeria’s first license to a university venture capital investment company, approving the Société d’Investissement Financier de l’Université d’Alger 3 with capital of DZD 188.8 million. The approval follows completion of the venture capital collective investment framework and is intended to fund research commercialization, student and researcher startups, and university innovation coordination.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Banking Federation
The European Banking Federation (EBF) has submitted feedback to the European Commission's consultation on the European Climate Resilience Framework, advocating for enhanced prevention frameworks and stable adaptation policies. The EBF emphasizes the need for public access to harmonized climate vulnerability data, strengthened adaptation plans, and improved funding mechanisms. It also calls for embedding climate resilience in infrastructure sectors and expanding advisory support for households and SMEs.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-02•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that outstanding mortgage credit for home purchases grew 7.2% year on year in January 2026, reaching PEN 75,040 million. This marks the highest growth rate since February 2023, driven primarily by mortgages in soles, which expanded 8.1% year on year. The dollar share of mortgage lending remained low at 5.5%.
Data & statistics Lending Macroprudential policy and tools
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2026-03-02•Barbados•Barbados Financial Services Commission
The Barbados Financial Services Commission has applied to the High Court for leave to petition to wind up Equity Insurance Company Ltd, seeking court-supervised liquidation after developments materially increased the insurer’s risk profile. The move follows seizure of management and control in August 2025, appointment of a PwC partner as Appointed Manager, and revocation of Equity’s licence effective 31 December 2025. Existing policies remain in force until the Court rules, with the Commission engaging the domestic insurance sector on arrangements for displaced policyholders.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Prudential risks
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2026-03-02•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya has invited commercial banks to subscribe to Issue No. 7-2026 of unrestricted Mudaraba Deposit Certificates under the same procedures and controls as previous issuances and on the tenors and maturity dates specified in the subscription announcement.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-03-02•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) outlined its supervisory priorities on sustainable finance, focusing on transparency, disclosures, and ESG risk integration. Supervision will emphasize compliance with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), MiFID sustainability rules, and EU Taxonomy, with ongoing inspections. The CSSF will guide issuers on sustainability reporting aligned with European standards, contributing to EU-level ESG information requirements and adapting priorities as regulations evolve.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-02•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) issued guidance detailing the minimum documentation required from authorised Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) for assessing their shareholding structure. This applies to both initial authorisations and changes, covering qualified and non-qualified shareholders. Incomplete submissions will not be processed until all required information is provided.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Licensing and supervisory fees
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2026-03-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed David I. Miller as the new director of enforcement, emphasizing a focus on policing fraud, abuse, and manipulation. Chairman Michael S. Selig highlighted this as a strategic shift away from policy setting. Miller, a former federal prosecutor and litigation partner, brings extensive experience from both private practice and government service.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments
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2026-03-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed Mel Gunewardena as director of the Office of International Affairs and Senior Markets Advisor to Chairman Michael S. Selig. Gunewardena brings extensive experience from roles at the UK Financial Conduct Authority and major financial institutions, focusing on global markets and risk management. Mauricio Melara will continue serving in the Office of International Affairs.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-03-02•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market Chair, Oleksii Semeniuk, met with the President of PARD to discuss capital market development and reform proposals. Key topics included stimulating retail participation in municipal bonds, pension system development, and enhancing investor protection. Both parties committed to ongoing dialogue and cooperation to strengthen Ukraine's securities market.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Market development Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission and ECB will host their annual conference on European financial integration on 7 May 2026, focusing on the Savings and Investments Union. Key figures include European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque and ECB Vice-President Luis De Guindos, with discussions on pensions and EU competitiveness. The conference will also launch the European Financial Stability and Integration Review, examining EU non-financial corporations and the pension landscape.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cross-border cooperation Market development
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank hosted an International Women’s Day event addressing the gender gap in financial literacy and launched the EuroSteps Walking Challenge to provide accessible financial education to women in euro area countries. EuroSteps integrates step counting with mobile-delivered financial lessons, offering participants notifications in their language and links to national programmes. The event also emphasized the Eurosystem’s efforts to create a harmonised financial literacy dataset and a shared repository of resources, focusing on targeted actions for women.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education Diversity and inclusion
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2026-03-02•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) announced the removal of AL-NUSRAH FRONT FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE LEVANT from the UK sanctions list under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida regime. Firms must notify the GFSC of any affected relationships and submit a report under Handbook Rule 12.37 detailing relevant transactions or assets.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations Sanctions list update
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2026-03-02•Peru•Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru
Peru's Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Pension Funds (SBS) has launched the Vida Ley life insurance report, an online service for individuals to access information on their Vida Ley policies. The report details policy validity, insurer, and employer, and is accessible via the SBS portal. Vida Ley, a mandatory policy for private-sector employees, offers indemnities for natural and accidental deaths, with coverage continuation options for former employees.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Activity and performance reporting
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2026-03-02•Sweden•Riksbank
Sweden's Riksbank has launched a consultation on proposed preparedness regulations for key payment firms, expanding to include financial firms with annual acquired volumes over SEK 100 billion. The draft requires firms to establish wartime payment operations, plan for crises, and maintain operations under strained conditions, with provisions for heightened alert scenarios. The proposal includes annual reviews, training plans, and a new information-provision duty, with possible exemptions and a repeal of the current framework.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Payments and payment systems
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2026-03-02•Rwanda•Rwanda Capital Markets Authority
The Rwanda Capital Markets Authority appointed Romeo Ngarambe as Chief Executive Officer to advance the development of Rwanda’s capital markets. Ngarambe brings over 13 years of international experience in strategic finance and investment leadership, with expertise in governance, performance measures, and regulatory compliance. His previous roles include senior finance leadership at Corning Inc. and consultancy at Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-03-02•Canada•Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association has released updated consumer resources for Fraud Prevention Month, including an enhanced fraud prevention toolkit and a new quiz to help Canadians identify scams. These resources focus on protecting personal and financial information and complement the association’s monthly fraud prevention newsletter. This initiative supports the national campaign led by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the Competition Bureau Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Financial literacy & education Fraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia's balance sheet as of 25 February 2026 shows total assets and liabilities at AUD 368.2bn, a decrease of AUD 1.6bn from the previous week. Key changes include a AUD 16.1bn drop in Exchange Settlement balances and a AUD 15.9bn rise in other deposits. On the asset side, gold and foreign exchange holdings fell by AUD 1.7bn, while Australian dollar investments increased by AUD 0.5bn.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-02•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia reported a 0.7% monthly increase in its Index of Commodity Prices for February 2026 in SDR terms, following a 4.9% rise in January, while the index fell 2.7% in AUD terms. Over the year, the index rose 3.4% in SDR terms but declined 2.9% in AUD terms, with rural and non-rural subindices increasing and base metals slightly down. Preliminary estimates for key export prices indicated a 0.3% rise in February in SDR terms and a 4.8% increase over the year.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-03-02•France•Bank of France
The Bank of France has agreed to deepen cooperation with Oesterreichische Nationalbank and Banco de Portugal on banknote production, including financial participation in their printing companies. This initiative aims to enhance control over the cash supply chain and establish a European public cash-production hub. The collaboration builds on previous ties and the Europafi joint venture for banknote paper production.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Currency and cash management
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2026-03-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed Alan Brubaker as Director of its Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Brubaker will oversee the agency's interactions with Congress and intergovernmental entities. He previously served as a senior advisor on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-03-02•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has expanded its simplified fine settlement procedure, allowing parties to acknowledge facts without admitting breaches, aligning with De Nederlandsche Bank's approach. This unified procedure includes a 15% fine reduction and waives the right to appeal. Approximately 20% of fine cases have been resolved through this method, reflecting four years of practical experience.
Enforcement Enforcement framework Other
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2026-03-02•Ireland•Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland issued a warning about an unauthorised firm, Stalwart Investments Limited, impersonating a legitimate firm to conduct "advanced fee fraud." The fraudulent entity seeks upfront payments for loans that are never provided and has cloned details of the authorised firm, Stalwart Investments Limited trading as Loan365. The warning is published under section 53 of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-02•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission released its inaugural Annual Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing 2025 activities and emphasizing transparency and ESG integration. The report highlights initiatives in health, education, financial literacy, and workplace wellbeing, alongside commitments to equal opportunities and diversity. It also covers governance, sustainability procedures, and state grant management.
Institutional development Other Corporate governance ESG
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission seeks feedback on challenges faced by private equity investors exiting investments in the EU, aiming to enhance access to finance for startups and scaleups. The consultation addresses barriers like delayed IPOs and inadequate asset valuation, and explores a secondary trading platform for private company shares. Stakeholder input will guide the Commission's decision on potential policy actions.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities SME financing
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2026-03-02•Mexico•Mexico Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV)
Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission reported an overall Capitalisation Index (ICAP) of 31.78% for brokerage houses as of December 2025. All brokerage houses were classified in Early Warning Category I, indicating compliance with the minimum capital requirement and sufficient capital to absorb unexpected losses.
Supervision Risk monitoring & watch points Capital adequacy
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2026-03-02•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank reported a 55% increase in seized counterfeit, altered, and imitation cash in 2025, totaling 9,036 items. The rise was primarily due to imitations, which reached 7,354, while counterfeits decreased to 1,646. The most counterfeited Czech denominations were CZK 2,000 and CZK 1,000, with most counterfeits being of low technical quality.
Data & statistics Fraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency's 62nd Management Board meeting addressed central counterparty risk management, asset management, and insurance supervision. Actions included a remediation order for Eurizon Asset Management Croatia, model change approvals at SKDD-CCP Smart Clear, concluded supervision over Inspire Investments, fund management changes for Erste Asset Management, and various insurance sector appointments and licensing decisions.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-02•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aimed at boosting housing supply and reducing costs. Combining elements from the Senate's Scott-Warren ROAD to Housing Act and the House's 21st Century Housing Act, it proposes banning large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. If enacted, it focuses on reducing regulatory barriers and expanding supply without new spending.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities
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2026-03-02•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Economic Commentary reveals that from 2019 to 2023, record post-pandemic rent inflation significantly reduced renters' post-rent purchasing power across all income groups. The median renter experienced no growth in purchasing power, while the bottom third saw a decline of over 25% in total, with an annual decrease of more than 7%. In 2023, about 28% of renters spent most of their income on rent, up from 25% in 2019, with detailed demographic and geographic analyses provided.
Research Economic data and developments
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2026-03-02•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements released a working paper evaluating generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, to simulate consumer survey responses on mobile payment apps. The study found AI-generated responses can complement but not replace human surveys due to lower response dispersion and a bias towards classifying respondents as "privacy fundamentalists." Results also highlighted sensitivity to prompt design and limitations in achieving human-like variance.
Research Artificial intelligence
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2026-03-02•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Core Capital Company has fulfilled the requirements to begin Advising Activity in the Securities Business under a licence from the Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority. The licence was granted by a CMA resolution dated 16 December 2024, in accordance with the Capital Market Law and its Implementing Regulations.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-03-02•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's CONDUSEF handled 8,539 financial services complaints in Puebla for 2025, recovering MXN 139.6 million. Unrecognised transactions, refusal to pay compensation, and debtor intimidation made up 29% of complaints, with credit/debit cards and personal loans comprising 52.5% of cases. Multiple banking led sectors with 63.3% of complaints, 31.4% linked to potential fraud, and a 35.5% user-favourable resolution rate.
Data & statistics Complaints and dispute resolution
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2026-03-02•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia hosted an International Monetary Fund technical assistance mission to enhance its monetary operations framework, focusing on liquidity and risk management. Discussions included improving the GEL money market, Treasury securities markets, and monetary policy transmission via the repo market. The National Bank of Georgia will coordinate with stakeholders to prioritize and implement the mission's recommendations.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Capacity building
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2026-03-02•San Marino•Central Bank of San Marino
The Central Bank of San Marino is recruiting for permanent positions in its Supervision and Treasury Departments as part of a multi-year workforce strengthening plan. The Supervision Department seeks candidates with a master's-level law degree and legal experience in banking, financial, or insurance sectors to conduct inspections and regulatory work, including EU standards integration.
Institutional development Workforce & recruitment Hiring and recruitment
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2026-03-02•Serbia•Republic of Serbia Securities Commission
The Securities Commission of the Republic of Serbia warned of rising online and social media fraud schemes related to investing and trading in financial instruments, including impersonation of the Belgrade Stock Exchange. The Commission advised against engaging with offers promising quick profits and urged verification of platform authorisation and registration. Suspected unauthorised activities should be reported to the Commission.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania reported a decline in international reserves for February 2026, with foreign exchange reserves falling to EUR 65,023 million and total reserves, including gold, decreasing to EUR 79,639 million. Inflows amounted to EUR 3,574 million, while outflows reached EUR 4,363 million, largely due to foreign currency required reserves and public debt payments. Gold holdings were unchanged at 103.6 tonnes, valued at EUR 14,616 million.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-02•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the public prosecutor to file a civil lawsuit against Mr. Suthee Siripornpitak for alleged manipulation of RPCG Public Company Limited shares, seeking maximum civil sanctions. The SEC's Civil Sanction Committee had previously imposed penalties on two offenders, including payments totaling THB 71,729,832 and trading suspensions. The SEC also referred the case to the Anti-Money Laundering Office, as the misconduct is a predicate offence under the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Market abuse
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2026-03-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has expanded its MIA Instant Payments system to support 24/7 company-to-company transfers in Moldovan lei via internet and mobile banking. This B2B functionality facilitates real-time liquidity management for commercial payments, with a transaction fee of 0.7% capped at MDL 40. MIA, launched in March 2024, is already widely used for person-to-person and business payments.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-03-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova welcomed the IMF Executive Board’s conclusions from the 2025 Article IV consultation, affirming the central bank's credibility and effective monetary policy. The IMF noted Moldova's prompt response to the 2025 energy shock, with inflation returning to the target band of 5% ± 1.5% in 2026. It emphasized the need for continued monitoring of credit growth and real estate risks, reinforcing central bank independence, and maintaining exchange rate flexibility.
Policy & regulation International standards & recommendations Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-02•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia's Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković addressed the 33rd Kopaonik Business Forum, highlighting 2025 macro-financial developments and February projections. Key points included inflation within the target band, a stable dinar-euro exchange rate, and robust foreign exchange and gold reserves. The 2026 outlook projects inflation within target, GDP growth at 3.5%, and a current account deficit below 5.5% of GDP.
Monetary policy Monetary policy assessments & outlooks Economic data and developments Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-02•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority issued a warning about a fraudulent website, https://jmscsl.com/, falsely claiming to represent JMS Corporate Services Limited and offer financial services. The site is not connected to any legitimate Isle of Man company and is unauthorized to provide financial services. The Authority has taken action to remove the site and cautions individuals about potential fraud and identity theft risks.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-02•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has updated Kamlesh Mansukhlal Damji Pattni's designation under the UK's Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021, maintaining asset freeze and director disqualification in Guernsey. Businesses must verify relationships, freeze assets, and report to the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee. Compliance with the Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018, and notification to the Commission are required if an affected relationship is identified.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations Sanctions list update
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2026-03-02•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission announced John Michael Ormerod's removal from the UK's Russia financial sanctions regime, updating the UK sanctions list. UK sanctions regulations are implemented in Guernsey under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020. Firms identifying an affected relationship must report to the Commission under Handbook Rule 12.37, detailing the sanctions connection and measures taken.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations Sanctions list update
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2026-03-02•Türkiye•Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency
Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) released its Banking Sector Monthly Bulletin for January 2026. The bulletin provides key financial data from institutions under the Banking Law and other supervisory regulations, supporting transparency and public information goals.
Data & statistics Supervisory data
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2026-03-02•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market is developing a draft law for non-state pension funds (NPFs), focusing on rules for establishment, operation, and asset management. The draft will address participants' rights, information disclosure, and regulatory powers, with discussions on participant guarantees and cross-border activities. Ongoing dialogue with market participants and experts will refine the proposals.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements
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2026-03-02•Brazil•Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP)
The Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP) issued guidance on handling insurance claims related to recent heavy rains in Minas Gerais, emphasizing the need for policyholders to verify coverage and contact insurers for clarification. SUSEP also convened stakeholders, including insurance and consumer protection bodies, to streamline service and claims processes and ensure timely responses to climate-related events.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-02•Brazil•Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP)
The Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP) has launched Version 3 of the Operations Registration System, requiring entities to use a new data submission layout. This update reorganizes reporting fields, clarifies completion rules, and shifts certain data from event-by-event to aggregate reporting to enhance system performance and reduce the reporting burden. The transition was supported by integrated testing and weekly meetings in 2026.
Supervision Regulatory reporting
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2026-03-02•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China reported a 100% response rate to 630 proposals from the 2025 "Two Sessions," informing macroeconomic management and financial regulation. Key developments include legislative progress on the People’s Bank of China Law and Financial Stability Law, and new rules on bankcard clearing, anti-money laundering, and financial support for industrialization. The bank highlighted monetary policy measures, including reserve requirement cuts and interest rate reductions, with significant growth in aggregate financing and targeted sectors.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-03-02•Brazil•Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC)
The Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC) announced a five-part virtual seminar series to explain amendments in Resolution PREVIC 26/2025 regarding integrity and diversity for closed complementary pension entities. The series, starting on 6 March, will feature PREVIC director-superintendent Ricardo Pena and other key representatives, with sessions available on PREVIC’s YouTube channel.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Corporate governance
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2026-03-02•Malaysia•Ministry of Finance (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Finance (Malaysia) announced the enforcement of the Consumer Credit Act 2025, effective 1 March 2026, establishing the Consumer Credit Commission to enhance consumer protection. The Act introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework, including licensing and registration requirements for credit providers and service providers, effective from 1 June 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements BNPL
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2026-03-02•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake banking login screens, and phishing emails linked to The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and Chong Hing Bank. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Fund and Asset Management Association
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) urges urgent reform of the EU consolidated tape, advocating enhancements to the pre-trade tape for equities and ETFs. EFAMA supports the European Commission’s proposed improvements, emphasizing stronger pre-trade data's importance. The paper outlines benefits for stakeholders, suggesting increased trading volumes and investment flows will offset revenue impacts on data providers.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Market infrastructure
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority issued final Guidelines on instruments third-country branches can use to meet the Capital Requirements Directive capital endowment requirement, ensuring assets protect local depositors and satisfy local creditors. Eligibility is restricted to financial instruments with a 0% risk weight under the standardised approach for credit risk. The Guidelines also establish minimum operational conditions for the unrestricted and immediate use of these instruments.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Capital adequacy
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2026-03-02•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam will release its new Family Banknotes Series, featuring enhanced security features, through local banks starting 9 March 2026. The series includes BND1, BND5, BND10, BND100, and BND500 notes. Existing banknotes will remain legal tender and circulate alongside the new series.
Monetary policy Monetary policy instruments & operations Currency and cash management
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2026-03-02•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) agreed to collaborate on the ADB's Country Partnership Strategy for Vietnam for 2027–2031, aligning it with Vietnam’s socio-economic development plan. Discussions included Vietnam's use of official development assistance and concessional borrowing for transformative projects, with ADB support potentially focusing on the green economy, infrastructure, digital transformation, and public-private partnerships. Both parties committed to regular exchanges to enhance cooperation.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Other
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2026-03-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic coordinated with commercial banks and non-bank financial organizations for Global Money Week 2026, themed “Smart Money Talks.” The campaign will focus on promoting conscious financial behavior and providing young people with reliable information about financial instruments. Activities will include competitions, lessons, lectures, quizzes, and training sessions across all regions.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission and several ministries issued "Opinions" to enhance science and technology insurance, focusing on risk-sharing for major technological breakthroughs. The framework promotes insurance products for the full innovation lifecycle, targeting national science tasks and tech SMEs, with testbeds in key regions. Measures include national coordination for technology research insurance, specialised consortia, and expanded priority insurance lines, supported by local subsidies and investment reforms.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Fintech and insurtech
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2026-03-02•Global•IOSCO
IOSCO has launched its first TechSprint, supported by the UK Financial Conduct Authority AI Lab, to enhance investor education and assist retail investors in AI-driven markets. Participants will tackle AI-enabled fraud and scams and use technology to educate investors on AI risks. Projects will be developed virtually with IOSCO's guidance, culminating in a Demo Day in Madrid on 8 October 2026.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Artificial intelligence Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
Ukraine's Securities Commission and Germany's BaFin agreed on 2026 cooperation priorities, focusing on risk-based supervision, data-driven oversight, and capital markets infrastructure modernization. The collaboration includes joint projects on crisis management, compliance, and governance, with BaFin aiding Ukraine in enhancing institutional capacity.
Supervision Cooperation Supervision process and methodologies Capacity building Market infrastructure
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2026-03-02•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) released a February 2026 roundup highlighting the Economic Bulletin for Q4 2025, reporting a record number of regulated entities and a study recommending prioritizing liquidity and transparency in order internalisation. It included circular letters on financial reporting, investor registration requirements, and stop-order notices against alleged irregular activities by several firms. Additionally, the CVM accepted settlement proposals with directors of D1000 Varejo Farma Participações S.A. and administrators of Construtora Adolpho Lindenberg S.A.
Supervision Interventions Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-02•Switzerland•Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank reported a 2025 profit of CHF 26.1 billion, down from CHF 80.7 billion in 2024, with a net profit of CHF 26.3 billion after allocations. Key drivers included a CHF 36.3 billion valuation gain on gold holdings and a CHF 8.8 billion loss on foreign currency positions. A dividend of CHF 15 per share and a CHF 4 billion profit distribution to the Confederation and cantons were announced.
Monetary policy Other Financial and market indicators Activity and performance reporting
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2026-03-02•Canada•Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association released updated consumer education resources for Fraud Prevention Month, featuring an enhanced fraud prevention toolkit and a new online quiz to help Canadians identify scams. The materials offer guidance on recognising red flags and protecting personal information, while highlighting emerging threats like AI-driven scams. This initiative supports the national Fraud Prevention Month campaign led by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Competition Bureau Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Financial literacy & education Fraud and scams Financial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR hosted IMF Regional Resident Representative Jochen M. Schmittmann, who introduced Yury Achkasov as the new expert for the central bank's technical assistance programme on monetary policy implementation. Discussions with Deputy Governor Arun Bounyang reviewed progress and outcomes from IMF recommendations and outlined future work under the programme.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-03-02•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission is seeking quotations and capability documentation from companies for a 2026–2029 outsourced service. The service will cover cybersecurity management, monitoring, incident response coordination, and IT infrastructure support.
Institutional development Procurement Outsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-03-02•Syria•Central Bank of Syria
The Central Bank of Syria has reopened its account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, marking progress in reorganizing Syria’s external financial relationships. This development follows coordination with the US Treasury and Federal Reserve, aiming to enhance foreign reserve management and compliance with international standards. The bank is also working to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Cross-border cooperation
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2026-03-02•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has established rules for Sukuk registration, structures, disclosures and Shari’ah oversight. Public offerings require registration, a trust deed and a credit rating, subject to specified exemptions for government-related entities and central bank-supervised banks.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Securities offerings and listings Disclosures Credit ratings
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2026-03-02•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Shanghai Data Bureau, and National Technology Innovation Center for Blockchain signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance digital technology in cargo trade and finance. The agreement includes joint research and developing a cross-border platform under Project Ensemble, focusing on electronic bills of lading and trade finance facilitation. The initiative aims to connect Chinese Mainland cargo and trade data with the international data ecosystem via Hong Kong.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Blockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-03-02•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile reported a 0.1% annual decline in the January 2026 Monthly Economic Activity Index (Imacec), with a 0.2% increase from the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis. Goods production fell 1.5% annually, offset by a 1.4% rise in services and 0.4% in trade. The Bank will update the Imacec series following the release of the 2025 GDP estimate and revisions for 2023 and 2024 on 18 March.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-03-02•Portugal•Bank of Portugal
The Bank of Portugal, Banque de France, and Oesterreichische Nationalbank have agreed to enhance cooperation on banknote production, with the Banque de France acquiring stakes in Portuguese and Austrian banknote printers. This initiative aims to support monetary sovereignty and establish a European public cash production hub, integrating three secure banknote printing facilities.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Currency and cash management
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2026-03-02•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has introduced a framework for the registration, relocation, amendment, and closure of branches for companies in non-banking financial activities. The rules mandate prior approval and registration for branches outside the head office, distinguishing between full-service, marketing, mobile, and seasonal branches. Firms must establish a structured branch network with clear governance, risk management, and comply with documentation and inspection requirements.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing framework and process