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2026-02-27•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Democratic U.S. Senate Banking Committee members urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Binance Holdings Ltd.'s sanctions compliance and anti-money laundering controls. The letter highlights allegations of significant digital asset flows to Iranian entities linked to terrorism and potential Russian sanctions evasion. It also raises concerns about Binance's cooperation with law enforcement and recent business ties to President Donald Trump.
Other Sanctions list update
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2026-02-27•United States•New York State Department of Financial Services
The New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of Mental Health launched a campaign to educate New Yorkers on rights and insurer obligations under behavioral health network adequacy rules. It highlights timely access to outpatient appointments and accurate provider directories, with provisions for out-of-network care if in-network wait times aren't met. The multilingual campaign runs through June across digital and traditional media.
Financial literacy & education Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-27•Colombia•Central Bank of Colombia
The Central Bank of Colombia's Board approved the 2025 financial statements, reporting a profit of COP 13.893 trillion and authorizing a transfer of COP 13.855 trillion to the National Government. The profit was primarily driven by net income on international reserves of COP 11.894 trillion. The distribution will be made through Colombian government securities and cash, in accordance with Law 2559 of 2025.
Institutional development Governance Financial and market indicators Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-27•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission reported on its participation in the 4th Greek Corporate Governance Summit, where it set out supervisory expectations on corporate governance, transparency, sustainability reporting and internal controls. Senior officials stressed substantive compliance with European corporate governance and sustainability standards, credible and financially linked ESG disclosures, and effective internal control systems under stress, ahead of HCMC’s 2023–2025 assessment of listed issuers’ internal controls.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Corporate governance
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2026-02-27•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that remittances from Peruvians abroad totaled USD 5,368 million in 2025, marking an 11.7% increase from the previous year. These remittances accounted for 1.6% of GDP, consistent with the prior year. The United States remained the primary source, contributing to a fourth-quarter inflow of USD 1,428 million, USD 150 million more than the same period in 2024.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-27•Colombia•Central Bank of Colombia
The Central Bank of Colombia (Banco de la República) approved its 2025 financial statements and will transfer COP13,855 billion of profits to the National Government, following unqualified audit opinions and authorization by the Financial Superintendence of Colombia. The COP13,893 billion profit was mainly driven by COP11,894 billion of net income from international reserves, with the distributable amount settled partly via transfer of TES from the bank’s monetary intervention portfolio at market value and the remainder in cash to the Government’s account, in line with Law 2559 of 2025.
Institutional development Other Auditing
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2026-02-27•Botswana•Botswana Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority
Botswana's Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority has revoked PAA Capital (Proprietary) Limited's licence under the Virtual Assets Act, 2025, prohibiting it from offering virtual asset services. NBFIRA warned that any continued regulated activities without a valid licence would breach the Act and could lead to enforcement action. The firm must notify customers and ensure the proper return or transfer of assets and funds.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-27•Botswana•Botswana Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority
The Botswana Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority has revoked Turnbright Investments (Pty) Ltd's exemption under the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority Act, 2023. Turnbright is now prohibited from offering regulated pawnshop services, including short-term, asset-backed loans. The authority has instructed Turnbright to notify customers and ensure the secure return or transfer of customer assets.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-27•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released its January 2026 administrative enforcement actions, including eight orders: two consent orders, two orders terminating consent orders, two orders to pay, and two prohibition orders. No administrative hearings are scheduled for March 2026.
Enforcement Enforcement statistics
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2026-02-27•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released schedules for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations of FDIC-supervised institutions for Q2 and Q3 2026. Examination frequency is determined by asset size and CRA rating, with adjustments possible due to application reviews or resource demands. Public comments are invited and considered if submitted before the completion of a CRA examination.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Financial inclusion
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2026-02-27•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC Board approved the deposit insurance application for Edward Jones Bank, a Utah-chartered industrial bank by Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P. The bank will offer securities-based loans nationwide, funded by sweep deposits from Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. clients. Approval requires a minimum nine percent tier 1 leverage ratio and support for capital and liquidity from Jones Financial Companies and its subsidiaries.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-02-27•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China’s Party committee held an enlarged meeting to review 2025 accountability and integrity reports and discuss grassroots Party-building efforts. Governor Pan Gongsheng chaired the meeting, emphasizing strengthened political construction, improved cadre selection, and integration of Party building with business work. The meeting also called for enhanced grassroots organizational arrangements and accountability for rectification efforts.
Institutional development Governance Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-27•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final amendments to rules under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to align with the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA Act). These amendments introduce new insider reporting obligations for directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers, effective 18 March 2026. The SEC is considering exemptions where foreign law imposes similar requirements.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-27•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, requiring directors and officers of foreign private issuers to file Section 16 reports on EDGAR. This applies to issuers with equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda noted the rules exclude beneficial owners of more than 10 percent of such securities, based on statutory text and legislative history.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Corporate governance
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2026-02-27•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Information Disclosure of Private Investment Funds, effective 1 September 2026. These measures outline disclosure requirements for private fund managers, custodians, and sales institutions, prohibiting certain practices and mandating periodic and interim reporting. The framework includes supervision tools like orders to rectify and administrative penalties, with plans for ongoing rule issuance to enhance oversight.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Disclosures
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2026-02-27•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission's 2024 insurance intermediary market clean-up targeted non-compliant entities. Actions in 2024–2025 led to the revocation of three insurance intermediary groups, 57 institutions, and the removal of 3,730 branches and 226 part-time agencies. Future efforts will enhance regulation, professional capabilities, and digitalisation in the part-time agency channel.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-27•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) held a symposium in Beijing to discuss the capital market component of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on risk prevention, stronger regulation, and high-quality development. Key reforms will leverage the STAR Market and ChiNext to deepen investment and financing reform and enhance market openness. Participants emphasized improving market functions, investor protection, and cross-border investment facilitation to align with international standards.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Market development
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2026-02-27•Ethiopia•National Bank of Ethiopia
The National Bank of Ethiopia has prohibited peer-to-peer transactions using Birr as the paired currency on trading platforms unless explicitly authorized, and banned Birr-denominated P2P cryptocurrency trading. The notice highlights risks such as volatility, fraud, and lack of regulatory safeguards, while work continues on a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Trading Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-27•Switzerland•Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has withdrawn MBaer Merchant Bank AG’s banking licence and ordered its liquidation after the bank withdrew its appeal. FINMA cited serious anti-money laundering failures, including inadequate due diligence and risk management, and has opened additional proceedings against individuals for potential supervisory-law breaches. Separately, the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network identified the bank as a primary money laundering concern under the USA PATRIOT Act, with proposed measures subject to public consultation.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions AML and CFT Compliance
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2026-02-27•Norway•Department of Finance (Norway)
Norway's Ministry of Finance has tasked Norges Bank with analyzing the Government Pension Fund Global's bond investment strategy and assessing geopolitical and concentration risks in its equity portfolio. The Expert Council is assigned to review the investment strategy foundations, focusing on bond investments, using a six-step framework from its 2025 report.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots
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2026-02-27•Norway•Department of Finance (Norway)
Norway's Department of Finance will host a conference with Norges Bank on 2-3 March 2026 to discuss the provision governing monetary policy, as part of its ongoing framework evaluation. This conference follows a call for written submissions and precedes a written evaluation from Norges Bank expected in March. The department plans to complete the evaluation and announce any changes by autumn 2026.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-27•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
At the 2026 Fintech Tanzania Annual Conference, the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) highlighted its use of modern technology to enhance insurance access and address service availability challenges. TIRA emphasized digital systems like TIRAMIS and ORS for improved customer access, distribution, innovation, and compliance. The authority also aims to collaborate with fintech stakeholders and engage youth through new platforms for innovation and opportunities in the insurance sector.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Fintech and insurtech
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2026-02-27•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia reported total credit increased by 0.5% in January 2026 and 7.7% year-on-year, while broad money rose by 0.6% for the month and 7.4% annually. Housing credit grew by 0.6%, personal credit by 0.2%, and business credit by 0.5% in January, with business credit defined as lending to non-financial businesses. Growth rates are seasonally adjusted and revised due to resubmitted data, re-estimated seasonal factors, and securitisation data.
Data & statistics Monetary data
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2026-02-27•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced its schedule for Community Reinvestment Act evaluations for the second and third quarters of 2026, detailing the national banks and federal savings associations to be examined. Public comments on CRA-related activities are invited and will be considered if submitted before the evaluations.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Other
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2026-02-27•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported a net inflow of RUB 230 billion into individual investment accounts (IIAs) in 2025, a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year, with total assets reaching RUB 888 billion. Contributions peaked at RUB 103 billion in Q4, driven by a shift from bank deposits to IIAs amid declining returns. Type 3 IIAs grew through new agreements, with portfolio growth fueled by fresh contributions, positive revaluation of Russian securities, and increased investment in ruble bonds and equities.
Data & statistics Activity and performance reporting
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2026-02-27•Switzerland•Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
FINMA confirmed the liquidation of MBaer Merchant Bank AG after the bank withdrew its appeal against the licence withdrawal and liquidation order. Serious anti-money laundering deficiencies and risk management failures were identified, leading to asset freeze circumventions. FINMA has initiated proceedings against individuals for potential breaches, while the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network recommended measures under the USA PATRIOT Act, assessing the bank as a primary money laundering concern.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions AML and CFT Compliance
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2026-02-27•Mauritius•Bank of Mauritius
The Bank of Mauritius has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India Innovation Hub to foster cooperation on innovation in the banking and financial sector. The agreement focuses on knowledge sharing, technical assistance, and joint initiatives, particularly in emerging technologies for banking and payment solutions. Working groups will be established to identify priorities and develop joint work plans.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Fintech and insurtech Cross-border cooperation
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2026-02-27•Germany•BaFin
BaFin has partially withdrawn its 15 June 2023 order allowing post-trade transparency deferrals for certain non-equity transactions, with permissions ending on 2 March 2026 for bonds, structured finance products and emission allowances but remaining for derivatives. BaFin cites the MiFID II/MiFIR review and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1246, which introduces directly applicable, uniform deferral conditions for these instruments from that date, as the basis for aligning national practice with the revised RTS 2 framework.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Market infrastructure
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2026-02-27•Germany•BaFin
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a general order partially revoking its 15 June 2023 decision permitting post-trade transparency publication deferrals for certain over-the-counter transactions in non-equity instruments. From 2 March 2026, national deferrals for debt instruments, structured finance products and emission allowances will be withdrawn to align with the revised MiFIR Regulatory Technical Standards 2 framework, while the 2023 order remains in force for derivatives pending further RTS 2 changes.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Market infrastructure
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2026-02-27•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil published its Fiscal Statistics, incorporating data updated through January 2026.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators
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2026-02-27•Seychelles•Central Bank of Seychelles
The Central Bank of Seychelles clarified its supervision of shareholding changes in licensed banks, emphasizing comprehensive assessments under the Financial Institutions Act 2004. It highlighted the confidentiality of regulatory reviews and warned against speculation affecting financial stability. The domestic banking sector remains stable, with relevant communication to follow post-regulatory decisions.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Corporate governance
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2026-02-27•Bulgaria•National Bank of Bulgaria
The Bulgarian National Bank reported on the withdrawal of Bulgarian lev banknotes and coins and the release of euro cash, confirming adherence to the current regulatory framework. As of 27 February 2026, BGN 3.9 billion in lev remained outside the bank's holdings, with 87% of lev withdrawn since early 2025. Net euro banknotes and coins in circulation surpassed EUR 7.5 billion.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Currency and cash management
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2026-02-27•Bulgaria•National Bank of Bulgaria
The National Bank of Bulgaria released data on average fees charged by banks for current account services as of 31 December 2025. This information aids in setting acceptable fees for basic payment account operations under the Law on Payment Services and Payment Systems.
Data & statistics BNPL
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2026-02-27•Global•World Federation of Exchanges
The World Federation of Exchanges reported a robust performance in public markets in H2 2025, with global equity market capitalisation rising 18.5% to USD 151.94 trillion and trading value increasing 36.8% year-on-year. IPO activity saw 1,471 listings globally, with proceeds up 42.7%, despite a decline in EMEA. Exchange-traded derivatives volumes fell 47.1%, driven by a 57.1% drop in options, while futures rose 4%.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-27•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund released a table identifying members with Article IV consultations delayed by over 18 months as of December 31, 2025, in accordance with its framework for managing such delays.
Data & statistics Other
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2026-02-27•Central African Republic•Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa took part in a BEAC and IMF seminar in Yaounde on central bank digital currencies and crypto-asset regulation. The discussions focused on financial stability, legal and market implications, and regional coordination among CEMAC regulators. COSUMAF said it will contribute to work on a harmonized digital asset framework for the subregion.
Policy & regulation Cooperation
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2026-02-27•United Kingdom•Prudential Regulation Authority
The Prudential Regulation Authority has signalled its intention to launch the next Life Insurance Stress Test in January 2028, continuing its regular stress testing of the UK life insurance sector. It will use lessons from LIST 2025, including feedback on disclosures, simplifications and evolving sector risks, to inform the design, scope and methodology of the 2028 exercise, with further details expected in Q4 2026.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Stress testing
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2026-02-27•Bolivia•Ministry of Finance (Bolivia)
Bolivia's Ministry of Economy and Public Finance, with the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), declared that boliviano banknotes from an air accident in El Alto are not legal tender. The BCB emphasized these notes were not "monetised" as they weren't authorized for circulation. The public is warned against using these notes, as possession or commercialization is a criminal offence, and urged to return any recovered notes to BCB offices or financial institutions.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Currency and cash management
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2026-02-27•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank Banking Supervision updated its list of entities under the Single Supervisory Mechanism, confirming 112 significant institutions directly supervised by the ECB. The update includes restructurings and status changes, such as mergers and renamings, affecting entities like Arkéa ProCapital Services and ABANCA Portugal, S.A. Additionally, Sparkasse Haugsdorf AG was authorized as a credit institution and classified as significant within Erste Group Bank AG.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-27•Germany•BaFin
Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has partially revoked its June 2023 order allowing deferred post-trade publication for certain non-equity instruments, effective 2 March 2026 for bonds, structured finance products, and emission allowances. This aligns with the MiFID II and MiFIR Review and the revised RTS 2, which standardizes deferral conditions. The 2023 deferral regime remains for derivatives as relevant RTS 2 provisions are yet to be updated.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-27•Germany•BaFin
Germany's BaFin has partially withdrawn permission for investment firms to defer post-trade publication of OTC transaction details for bonds, structured finance products, and emission allowances under the MiFIR transparency regime, effective 2 March 2026. This change aligns with the EU MiFID II and MiFIR review and revised Regulatory Technical Standards on transparency. Deferral permission remains for derivatives under MiFIR transitional provisions until further amendments.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-27•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended its master circular to revise norms for appointing independent third-party reviewers for green debt securities, aligning with its ESG debt securities framework. Issuers must appoint reviewers to assess compliance with green debt definitions and disclose reviewer details in offer documents. The changes are effective immediately.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements ESG
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2026-02-27•Slovenia•Slovenia Securities Market Agency
The Slovenia Securities Market Agency has amended its tariff of fees and compensations, effective 28 February 2026, to align with the new Individual Investment Accounts Act. The Act authorizes the Agency to register and supervise providers of individual investment accounts. The revised tariff also includes fees for supervisory measures under EU Regulation 2023/1113 and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Regulatory burden
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2026-02-27•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania alerted about a deepfake-enabled fraud using Governor Mugur Isarescu's image to promote a fake investment scheme. The campaign falsely claims a partnership with Florin Talpes of Bitdefender and directs users to the fraudulent site romania-investition.info. The central bank emphasized it does not make investment recommendations and urged the public to report interactions with such materials to authorities.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-27•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets approved a draft law to align joint-stock company and capital market legislation with EU rules, including transposing several EU directives. Key measures involve frameworks for multiple voting shares, enhanced shareholder rights, and expanded transparency for issuers and investors. Additionally, the Commission made authorisation and supervisory decisions, including registering securities for SALUBRITATE GRUP and addressing compliance issues with non-bank creditors and insurers.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Corporate governance Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-27•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets Chair, Dumitru Budianschi, stressed financial education's importance at the Business Smart Education conference, linking it to investor protection and capital market development. He advocated integrating financial literacy into education and provider ethics, highlighting innovation and digital infrastructure's role in enhancing financial system efficiency.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-02-27•Guernsey•Ministry of Finance (Guernsey)
Guernsey's Policy & Resources Committee is consulting on a framework to allow legitimate interest access to beneficial ownership information of Guernsey companies, enhancing transparency while restricting access to those involved in combating financial crime. The proposal includes a secure application process managed by The Guernsey Registry, with safeguards on disclosure and data use, aligning with international and EU standards.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Beneficial ownership
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2026-02-27•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia released its February Current Macroeconomic Review and Financial Sector Review to improve public access to analytical data and support economic analysis. The reviews are accessible on the bank's website.
Research Economic data and developments Financial and market indicators
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2026-02-27•Iceland•Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (Iceland)
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has released draft legislation proposing amendments to expand pension funds' investment permissions. The draft aims to enhance the application of existing rules and strengthen the investment framework, omitting previously considered changes to actuary-related provisions.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-27•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued an opinion clarifying which procedures are deemed "restructuring or insolvency proceedings" under Belgian law for the Prospectus Regulation. This aims to support exemptions from prospectus publication obligations introduced by the Listing Act. The FSMA's interpretation is interim, pending guidance from the European Securities and Markets Authority.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-27•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austrian Financial Market Authority warns consumers about gold purchases due to price volatility, highlighting risks from questionable providers and opaque sales models. The FMA advises caution regarding large discounts, delivery promises, and non-transparent practices, noting costs and lack of income from gold holdings. It emphasizes anti-money laundering requirements for transactions over EUR 10,000 for gold dealers and EUR 15,000 for financial institutions.
Supervision Alerts Consumer and investor protection AML and CFT
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2026-02-27•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority will host a roundtable on 10 March to discuss the securities issuance market, following a new law effective 1 March 2026 criminalizing unauthorized financial business activities. The law raises questions about its application to certain activities, such as issuance guarantees. Participants include market players, industry bodies, and the Swedish Bar Association.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Carbon markets Market development
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2026-02-27•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain's 2025 balance of payments report shows a financing capacity of 4% of GDP (EUR 67.4bn), down from 4.3% in 2024. The current account surplus decreased to 2.9% of GDP (EUR 48.7bn), while the capital account remained stable at 1.1% of GDP (EUR 18.7bn), influenced by the Next Generation EU programme. The financial account excluding the Bank of Spain fell significantly to 2.0% of GDP (EUR 32.9bn) from 8.3%, primarily due to a shift in "other investment."
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-27•Brazil•Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC)
The Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC) has updated its Technical Guidance Manual and Consistency Rules for Validation of Accounting Trial Balances to align with PREVIC Ordinance 1071/2025. Closed pension funds must resubmit January 2026 trial balances by 30 April, reflecting changes such as the accounting planification tree identifier update from “6” to “7” in the XML header.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-27•Brazil•Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC)
The Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC) initiated a survey of 50 closed supplementary pension entities to assess the impact of an exceptional extension for addressing 2022 funding deficits, as outlined in CNPC Resolution No. 58/2023. The survey aims to evaluate the resolution's effectiveness and its broader impacts on the pension system and society. Participating entities received guidance via Circular Letter No. 11/2026.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-02-27•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and other scams involving The Bank of East Asia, Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-27•Europe•European Banking Federation
The European Banking Federation backs the European Commission's proposal to simplify sustainability disclosures under a revised SFDR, endorsing a three-category product classification and retail-focused system. It urges the MiFID and IDD frameworks to cover all financial instruments, coherence between SFDR 2.0 and related regulations, integration of sovereign bonds into sustainable categories, clarification of use-of-proceeds instruments, and guidelines for ESG data providers.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-27•Armenia•Central Bank of Armenia
The Central Bank of Armenia released a data template on international reserves and foreign currency liquidity under the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) to evaluate Armenia's foreign exchange position. It details foreign currency claims and obligations, expected inflows and outflows, and includes government external drains, structured into four sections covering resources, predetermined and contingent short-term drains, and supplementary memo items.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-27•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission approved Rockwell Land Corporation's debt securities program, allowing a shelf registration of up to PHP 20 billion in fixed-rate bonds. The initial tranche will offer up to PHP 7 billion in bonds, with an oversubscription option of PHP 3 billion, to fund residential and commercial projects. BDO Capital & Investment Corporation and First Metro Investment Corporation are joint issue managers, with PNB Capital and RCBC Capital Corporation as joint lead underwriters.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-27•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission approved Haus Talk, Inc.'s registration for a fixed-rate retail bond offering of up to PHP 2 billion, contingent on meeting remaining requirements. The offering includes a base tranche of PHP 1 billion and an oversubscription option of up to PHP 1 billion, with proceeds earmarked for land banking, project developments, and general corporate purposes. Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation is managing the issuance, underwriting, and bookrunning.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-27•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan met with a World Bank Group delegation to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and expanding access to finance for SMEs. The discussions highlighted previous collaboration on banking stability, corporate governance, risk management, and digital financial services. Future cooperation will focus on compliance frameworks, SME financing, green finance, and digitalisation.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-27•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 has set 2026 priorities for bank supervision, focusing on the new Banking Law, risk management, and prudential regulation. Initiatives include updating financial technology regulations, expanding Islamic finance, improving corporate governance, conducting liquidity stress tests, enhancing model risk management, strengthening cyber resilience, and advancing consumer protection through comprehensive conduct supervision and unified conduct risk assessment.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-27•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 has set 2026 priorities for the microfinance sector, focusing on risk-based stability and transparency. Measures include risk management systems, self-regulation, proportional regulation, consumer protection, digitisation, and thematic inspections, with a shift to a two-tier supervisory system involving self-regulatory organisations.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Other
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2026-02-27•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 has set 2026 priorities for insurance supervision, focusing on supervisory effectiveness and transparency. Initiatives include a 2030 insurance market programme, expanding compulsory insurance, aligning legislation with Solvency II, implementing a new supervisory model, and conducting risk assessments using consumer-complaint indicators and IFRS 17 compliance.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-27•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus initiated its first institutionalised dialogue with the Cypriot business community to enhance policy formulation and cooperation. The meeting addressed sector challenges, growth drivers, structural reforms, and the impact of artificial intelligence. Future dialogues with other economic stakeholders are planned, with outcomes to be published.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Other
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2026-02-27•Canada•Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association submitted a paper to the Competition Bureau's market study on SME financing, highlighting broad access to debt finance and rising bank credit supply to SMEs. It recommends reducing entry barriers for smaller banks, adjusting capital adequacy treatment, and expanding data-sharing policies. The submission also notes upcoming legislative amendments and OSFI's pilot fast-track approvals framework for innovative banking models.
Policy & regulation Other SME financing
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2026-02-27•Canada•Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association released an explainer on homeownership and responsible borrowing, highlighting that as of December 2025, the national mortgage arrears rate for payments overdue by 90 days or more was 0.26%. The report notes that while arrears rates have slightly increased, they remain near historic lows and below those in the U.S. and U.K. It also outlines bank support options for borrowers, including flexible repayment arrangements and credit counselling referrals.
Financial literacy & education Lending Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-27•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released examples of good and poor practices in pre-contractual disclosures for funds using Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels. The guidance highlights the importance of clear, concise, and accurate disclosures that reflect fund investments and meet labelling requirements. It emphasizes the need for specific objectives, robust standards, and measurable outcomes, noting that the examples are illustrative and not a substitute for SDR rules and guidance.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Disclosures
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2026-02-27•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines amended its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations, requiring enhanced due diligence (EDD) for cash payouts over PHP 1,000,000. EDD applies to single or multiple transactions within one banking day, based on a risk assessment of the customer’s profile and transaction patterns. Institutions must file a suspicious transaction report if EDD cannot be completed or risks tipping off the customer.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements KYC
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2026-02-27•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia said it identified more than 7,000 financial pyramids and other fraud schemes in 2025, most of them online and many linked to cryptoasset offers and cryptocurrency payments. It also found more than 4,600 cryptocurrency wallets used to collect victims’ funds and secured the blocking of 21,500 online resources. Referrals to enforcement and other authorities led to more than 400 civil lawsuits and over 650 response measures.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Fraud and scams
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2026-02-27•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has appointed Andrey Popov as Head of the Volga-Vyatka Main Branch, effective 3 March 2026. Popov, with nearly 30 years at the bank, will be succeeded by Deputy Director Pavel Levin as Acting Director of the Market Services Department.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-27•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) reported a 26% decline in counterfeit euro banknotes in the Netherlands in 2025, with 17,900 notes withdrawn, primarily EUR 50 notes. The decrease is attributed to reduced cash usage, enhanced authenticity checks, and increased law enforcement efforts. Globally, counterfeit euro notes fell by 20% to 444,000 in 2025, with DNB emphasizing the importance of watermarks, holograms, and detection devices for verification.
Data & statistics Currency and cash management
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2026-02-27•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority
The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority has implemented five clinical edits to the NPHIES medical coding system. The edits will validate diagnostic data, block inaccurate transmissions and check billing eligibility, active dates, gender, age and principal diagnosis requirements.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Compliance Data management
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2026-02-27•Denmark•Danish Finanstilsynet
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority issued two amending executive orders deferring Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements for firms no longer within the directive’s scope due to EU changes. These amendments postpone sustainability reporting for certain entities for financial years 2025 and 2026. New accounting orders will require only financial firms with over 1,000 employees and net turnover above EUR 450 million to report from 2027.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-27•Austria•Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
The Austrian National Bank (OeNB) reported a 1.2% decrease in counterfeit euro banknotes in Austria for 2025, with estimated losses from counterfeits down 9.0% to EUR 610,870. The OeNB also highlighted its initiative to install cash machines in rural areas lacking ATMs or bank branches and summarized the European Central Bank's timeline for a new euro banknote series, with design submissions due by March 2026 and a public vote later that year.
Data & statistics Fraud and scams
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2026-02-27•Germany•German Bundesbank
The German Bundesbank reported a decline in counterfeit euro cash in 2025, with nearly 68,000 fake banknotes detected, a 6.1% decrease from the previous year, and financial losses reduced to EUR 4 million. EUR 50 notes accounted for half of all counterfeit banknotes, while EUR 200 counterfeits fell by 49%. The Bundesbank also withdrew approximately 128,100 counterfeit coins, primarily EUR 2 coins, marking a 9.3% decrease.
Data & statistics Currency and cash management
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2026-02-27•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines has mandated all Bangko Sentral-Supervised Institutions to adopt updated display and communication measures for the Financial Sector Forum's Protect Your Money campaign. Institutions are required to display refreshed PYM materials in both print and digital formats and disseminate related content through official channels, adhering to the specified guidelines.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-27•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that the Exchange Fund's total assets reached HKD 4,285.6 billion as of 31 January 2026, an increase of HKD 134.2 billion from the previous month. The Monetary Base rose by HKD 18.7 billion to HKD 2,058.7 billion, with a Backing Ratio of 110.74%. Foreign currency assets increased by HKD 107.0 billion, while Hong Kong dollar assets grew by HKD 27.2 billion.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-27•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority released data on the region's foreign currency reserves and liquidity for January 2026, following the International Monetary Fund's Special Data Dissemination Standard. The HKMA issues four monthly Exchange Fund data press releases, including IMF SDDS monetary data and the Exchange Fund's balance sheet and Currency Board Account.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-27•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's January 2026 residential mortgage survey indicates increased mortgage activity, with applications up 15.4% and approved loans rising 4.1% to HKD 32.5 billion. Outstanding mortgage loans grew 0.3% to HKD 1,923.4 billion, while delinquency indicators remained low. New mortgage pricing saw a slight shift, with HIBOR-referenced pricing decreasing and best lending rate-referenced pricing increasing.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-27•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a 0.1% decline in total deposits and a 1.1% rise in total loans and advances for January 2026. Hong Kong dollar deposits increased by 1.3%, while foreign currency deposits fell by 1.1%, influenced by corporate fund flows. The HKMA noted that monetary aggregates showed mixed monthly changes but emphasized the importance of viewing these figures in the context of longer-term trends.
Data & statistics Monetary data
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2026-02-27•Global•Financial Action Task Force
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) highlighted the need to enhance the risk-based approach (RBA) and supervision at its London forum. Discussions centered on aligning public and private resources to target high-risk areas, fostering trust, and leveraging partnerships and technology for better reporting and supervision. The forum aims to guide a roadmap for global RBA implementation and supervision improvements.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation AML and CFT
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2026-02-27•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury appointed Katharine Braddick as the next Bank of England Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority, effective 1 July 2026. Braddick will oversee the PRA’s supervision of financial institutions and participate in key committees, succeeding Sam Woods. The appointment aligns with government expectations for regulatory focus on resilience, growth, and competitiveness, highlighting recent PRA initiatives.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-27•Canada•Alberta Securities Commission
The Alberta Securities Commission has issued a Notice of Hearing against 2307755 Alberta Ltd. and its director Daniel Rodolfo Astete for allegedly conducting illegal securities distributions related to a Calgary real estate crowdfunding project. The allegations include raising CAD 500,000 without a prospectus and paying CAD 21,000 to Astete, violating National Instrument 45-110. These allegations remain unproven, with a hearing date to be set on April 8, 2026.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Crowdfunding
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2026-02-27•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile has established an 80% investment cap for pension funds and the Autonomous Fund for Pension Protection on overseas investments and sovereign instruments, as part of Chile’s pension reform. These limits aim to support financial stability by mitigating risks from sudden pension portfolio shifts affecting markets. The central bank will review these limits once the new Generational Funds investment regime is implemented.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Prudential risks Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-27•Portugal•Bank of Portugal
The Bank of Portugal reported a 20% decrease in counterfeit euro banknotes seized in 2025, totaling 8,839, which represents 2% of total seizures in the euro area and third countries. The €20 and €50 denominations were the most counterfeited, comprising 70% of detections in Portugal. Counterfeiting remains low, with 14 counterfeits per million genuine banknotes in circulation, one of the lowest levels since the euro's introduction.
Data & statistics Other
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2026-02-27•Portugal•Bank of Portugal
The Bank of Portugal issued a warning that Bernardo Sangaie is not authorised to conduct any financial activities in Portugal, including payment services like money remittance. Under the Legal Framework for Payment Services and Electronic Money, only authorised entities may provide such services.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-27•Portugal•Bank of Portugal
The Bank of Portugal issued a warning that Braima Seidi is not authorised to conduct any financial activities, including payment services, in Portugal. The alert emphasizes that only entities authorized under the Legal Framework for Payment Services and Electronic Money can provide such services.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-27•Namibia•Bank of Namibia
The Bank of Namibia said Namibia’s Instant Payment Solution has completed core banking integration testing and is now in user acceptance testing. Pilot use for existing banked social grant beneficiaries is planned in the next few weeks, ahead of a wider shift from cash grant payments to account- or wallet-based disbursement. Additional payment use cases are to be rolled out in phases over the next 18 months.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-27•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet) reports that banks' deposit interest margins have risen with policy rate hikes, inadequately protecting consumers due to regulatory gaps. Analyzing ten banks, it finds significant rate variations hindering rate pass-through. Finanstilsynet suggests statutory customer advice and a "reciprocity principle" for rate adjustments, with further follow-up planned.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Lending Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-27•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
Norway's Financial Supervisory Authority found OBOS-banken AS's control environment satisfactory but noted weaknesses in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance. Issues include risk model documentation, IFRS 9 loss provisioning, and Loan Intermediation Act non-compliance. The board is expected to address these, improve risk reporting, and enhance customer treatment and complaints handling.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Risk management Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-27•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) held United Global Capital and Next Generation Advice responsible for consumer losses from the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds collapses. Next Generation Advice gave inappropriate advice, causing a direct loss of about AUD 180,000, while United Global Capital failed to act on redemption instructions, resulting in a further loss of about AUD 36,000. This decision is part of AFCA's efforts to expedite similar complaint resolutions.
Supervision Interventions
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2026-02-27•North Macedonia•National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia reported on a preparatory meeting for the “European Money Quiz 2026” national competition, organised with the Macedonian Banking Association and the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Republic of North Macedonia. Organisers noted record participation, with 1,276 students from 109 schools registered and supported by 127 teachers, marking the eighth edition of the national competition.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-02-27•North Macedonia•National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia reported that foreign exchange reserves rose to EUR 4,925 million by end-December 2025, increased further in January 2026, and remain adequate to support exchange rate stability, with investments in high credit-rating debt securities, monetary gold, and deposits and cash. The Council noted that domestic macroeconomic developments, including 3.8% real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2025, 4.1% average inflation in 2025, and stronger-than-projected deposit and loan growth, broadly aligned with projections amid a global baseline of stable growth but with downside risks from trade and geopolitical tensions.
Monetary policy Monetary policy assessments & outlooks Economic data and developments Monetary data
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2026-02-27•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) issued General Resolution No. 1115, introducing a new Periodic Information Regime to simplify issuer disclosures and recalibrate reporting obligations. Key changes include reducing historical data requirements, removing duplicative disclosures, and clarifying filing timelines. The resolution also offers SMEs with a PyME Certificate the option to use Argentine accounting standards and adjusts reporting requirements for issuers under automatic authorisation regimes.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-27•India•India International Financial Services Centres Authority
The India International Financial Services Centres Authority hosted the second Global Securities Markets Conclave at GIFT City, focusing on cross-border investment and AI. Key developments included MoUs between the Taiwan Stock Exchange, India INX, NSE IX, AFRINEX, and the Colombo Stock Exchange to enhance market connectivity, and the launch of the first KYC Registration Agency in the IFSC. Discussions covered AI-driven market surveillance, 24×7 trading, distributed ledger technology, and climate finance.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cross-border cooperation Market development
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2026-02-27•Malaysia•Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia's IMF Special Data Dissemination Standard disclosure for end-January 2026 details Malaysia's international reserves and foreign currency assets. Official reserve assets were USD126,874.1 million, with short-term outflows of USD10,611.3 million and net short forward positions of USD21,178.5 million. The only contingent short-term net drain was USD847.2 million in government guarantees of foreign currency debt.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-27•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
Argentina’s Superintendency of Insurance (SSN) introduced a Data Collection and Exploitation model to improve insurance supervision with timely information and early-warning alerts. It features microservices for data submission and new reporting systems, including the Comprehensive Claims Information and Analysis System (SINIAS) and the RI system for financial data. This initiative aims to replace legacy systems and support new statistical reports and dashboards.
Supervision Innovation & testing Supervision process and methodologies Regtech and suptech
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2026-02-27•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
Thailand's SEC has warned the public and launched investigations into fraudsters impersonating securities companies via mobile apps. The SEC is working with Google to block these scam apps and has listed them on its Investor Alert system. Investors should verify solicitations, be cautious of high returns, and use the SEC's Investor Alert and SEC Check First tools.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-27•Hong Kong•Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of Hong Kong announced the reappointment of Mr Chan Kin-por and Mr Herbert Chia Pun-kok, and the appointment of Mr Clement Chan Kam-wing to the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). Effective from the conclusion of HKEX’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, these appointments will last until the 2028 AGM, made under Section 77 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Leadership change and appointments