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2026-02-16•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fined former Carillion plc CEO Richard Howson £237,700 for misleading market statements despite knowing of financial issues in Carillion’s UK construction business. Howson was found to have acted recklessly, contributing to breaches of the Market Abuse Regulation and Listing Rules. Former finance directors Richard Adam and Zafar Khan were also fined earlier in January 2026.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Corporate governance
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2026-02-16•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission settled with Sino Wealth International Limited and Clear Prosper Global Limited over breaches of The Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs related to Giordano International Limited shares. The settlement involves cash payments to independent Giordano shareholders, potentially totaling up to HKD 1.5 billion. Breaches included failing to make a general offer when the Relevant Concert Group's interest exceeded 30% and lapsing a voluntary general offer despite meeting acceptance conditions.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Corporate governance
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2026-02-16•Jordan•Central Bank of Jordan
The Central Bank of Jordan announced that the digital identity via the Sanad application is now accepted by all banks in Jordan for verifying customer identity. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, simplify procedures, and improve security in banking transactions. The central bank will continue collaborating with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship to advance Jordan’s digital financial services ecosystem.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Digital identity
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2026-02-16•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank proposes replacing the prime lending rate (PLR) with the SARB policy rate (SPR) for PLR-linked financial contracts. This change aims to better align monetary policy with lending rates and modernize interest rate benchmarks. The transition from PLR to SPR will follow the cessation of the Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate (Jibar) and involve measures like fallback language in contracts and legislative provisions.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Financial benchmarks
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2026-02-16•Europe•European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority released six instruments to aid the implementation of the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD), detailing requirements for recovery and resolution planning for insurers and reinsurers. The package includes three draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and three sets of guidelines, focusing on pre-emptive recovery plans, resolution plans, and resolvability assessments. The IRRD, operational in 2027, establishes an EU framework for insurer recovery and resolution.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Recovery and resolution
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2026-02-16•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
From 2 March 2026, the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan will transfer national currency exchanges to designated operator banks, with International Bank of Azerbaijan and Kapital Bank offering the service free. The central bank's Baku cash office will close, and jubilee and commemorative sales will occur at its administrative building. Exchanges can also be requested at regional offices, other banks, and the national postal operator.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-16•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq directed banks and non-banking financial institutions to cease exchange rate discrimination between older and newer US dollar banknotes. It emphasized compliance with existing rules and standards for foreign banknotes, ensuring all editions of the US dollar are treated equally. This measure aims to support safe monetary transactions and market stability.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Currency and cash management
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2026-02-16•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia's February Monitoring of Businesses commentary reports a slowdown in business activity, with the business climate indicator dropping to 0.2 points from 1.5 points. Companies showed more cautious assessments of current output and demand, though expectations for the next three months improved. Price expectations decreased significantly, falling below the average level of the fourth quarter of 2025.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-02-16•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo and the Bank of Albania launched the exhibition “Money Tells: 100 Years of Life and Events” in Pristina, showcasing the evolution of Albanian currency and its impact on economic and social development. Central Bank Governor Ahmet Ismaili emphasized the exhibition's reflection of monetary evolution and bilateral cooperation in regulatory harmonisation and payment infrastructure modernisation. The exhibition coincides with Kosovo's independence anniversary and follows its initial presentation in Tirana.
Financial literacy & education Other
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2026-02-16•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia’s Banking Regulation Review for 2025 Q4 outlines planned 2026 prudential changes, including new credit risk assessment methods for capital adequacy and concentration ratios and a report on revised indicators for systemically important banks. It also plans to phase capital deductions for certain import-substitution intangible assets over four years and is preparing a more risk-sensitive methodology for assessing developers’ credit risk.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Capital adequacy Credit risk Prudential risks
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2026-02-16•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus released its summary balance sheet statement as of 31 January 2026.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators
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2026-02-16•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus released a report on payment fraud statistics for the first half of 2025, detailing trends in non-cash transaction fraud. The report, available in Greek and English, will be updated semi-annually.
Data & statistics Fraud and scams
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2026-02-16•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority announced that RMA Asset Management's fund, FCP RMA Dynamique, fell below the 5% participation threshold in Risma's share capital due to a dilution effect from a capital increase. Post-operation, the fund holds 782,368 shares, representing 4.94% of Risma's share capital. The capital increase prospectus was approved by the AMMC under reference VI/EM/001/2026.
Supervision Regulatory reporting Corporate governance
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2026-02-16•Malta•Central Bank of Malta
The Central Bank of Malta hosted a visit from German Ambassador Tania Beyer and a Deutsche Bundesbank delegation, including Executive Board Member Burkhard Balz. Discussions focused on the Capital Markets Union, Malta’s financial centre role, the digital euro, and payments landscape developments.
Other Cross-border cooperation
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2026-02-16•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's credit card lending survey for Q4 2025 shows an 8.7% increase in total card receivables to HKD 164.2 billion, driven by festive spending and salaries tax payments. The delinquent and rescheduled ratio improved to 0.40%, and the charge-off ratio decreased to 0.62%.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-16•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails. The alert highlights press releases from The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and Chong Hing Bank. The HKMA advises against providing sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone and urges reporting incidents to the relevant bank and Hong Kong Police Force.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-16•Sri Lanka•Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka requires all finance companies licensed under the Finance Business Act to develop recovery plans for financial stability under severe stress by 31 December 2026. These plans must align with the company's risk management framework and include strategic analysis, governance, recovery options, and a communication strategy, without relying on extraordinary public support. Plans must be reviewed annually and submitted upon request, with deficiencies subject to regulatory action.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Recovery and resolution
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2026-02-16•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, attended key meetings in Manama, Bahrain, including the 86th GCC Central Bank Governors' meeting, the 21st Gulf Payments Company board meeting, and the 65th Gulf Monetary Council board meeting. The meetings covered various topics and resulted in several decisions.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cross-border cooperation
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2026-02-16•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman proposed Basel-based capital changes to incentivize banks to re-enter mortgage origination and servicing, citing a decline in bank market share due to current prudential calibration. She highlighted the impact of the 2013 capital treatment of mortgage servicing rights and suggested using loan-to-value ratios for setting risk weights. Two regulatory proposals are expected to address these issues by adjusting capital requirements and risk weights.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Lending Prudential risks
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2026-02-16•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has extended ERX Co., Ltd.'s deadline to address its capital maintenance deficiency to 30 March 2026. The extension, granted under Section 35(1) of the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses B.E. 2561 (2018), follows ERX's request and includes measures to improve board governance. The SEC will continue to closely monitor business operations and client asset reports.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Capital adequacy
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2026-02-16•Global•AFI Global
AFI Global held a virtual meeting with Working Group leaders to review 2025 progress and align on the 2026–2028 Working Group Strategy. The strategy focuses on enhancing Working Group architecture, generating high-quality insights, and improving policy implementation and capacity-building. The next step involves translating these strategic priorities into specific work plans and deliverables.
Institutional development Governance Financial inclusion Market development
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2026-02-16•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India mandates authorised dealer category I banks to implement the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026, affecting borrowing and lending transactions. These amendments consolidate the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) framework and require deleting specific paragraphs from the Master Directions and FAQs. Banks must inform affected customers, with directions issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Foreign exchange policy and markets
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2026-02-16•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) hosted a sustainable finance conference on 15 February 2026, focusing on climate financing and financial system resilience. The event included signing cooperation protocols between IFC and Banque Misr, and IFC and Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank). The Banque Misr protocol involves an IFC investment of up to USD 220 million, while the EBank protocol launches an advisory programme for green financing impact tracking.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-16•Asia•Eurasian Group (EAG)
The Eurasian Group has published the final report of an international AML/CFT dialogue held during GAFILAT's December 2025 plenary. The report highlights fifth-round FATF evaluation priorities including beneficial ownership, asset recovery, risk-based supervision and virtual assets. It also identifies fraud, digital finance risks and cross-border organized crime links as major regional pressures.
Policy & regulation International standards & recommendations AML and CFT Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-16•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the National University of Singapore have appointed Professor Arvind Krishnamurthy as the MAS Distinguished Term Professor in Economics and Finance from 18 to 28 February 2026. Professor Krishnamurthy, a finance expert from Stanford, will deliver a public lecture at NUS and engage with policymakers on international economics and monetary policy. He is the 25th MAS Term Professor since the programme began in 2009.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-16•Honduras•Central Bank of Honduras
The Central Bank of Honduras is hosting meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss the new government's economic and fiscal policy priorities. The discussions, led by Emilio Fernández-Corugedo, aim to define a reform roadmap and include priorities such as increasing central bank capitalisation, enhancing foreign exchange access, and engaging in tariff negotiations with the United States.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cross-border cooperation
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2026-02-16•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the deadline for ERX Co., Ltd. (KuCoin Thailand) to address a capital maintenance deficiency to 30 March 2026. This follows ERX's request for more time and the SEC's acknowledgment of ERX's governance remediation efforts. The SEC will maintain close oversight, including daily monitoring of client asset reports, to ensure compliance.
Supervision Interventions Capital adequacy
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2026-02-15•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has introduced new investment controls for multi-asset funds and amended existing controls for other fund types, including changes to the marketing regime for collective investment schemes established outside Kuwait. Key amendments involve expanded permissible instruments, increased borrowing limits, and revised concentration limits, alongside updates to foreign scheme marketing rules and procedures.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-15•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined tax reforms including reduced withholding tax for employees and pensioners, a 50% reduction in imputed income tax for freelancers in small settlements, and a phased reduction of ENFIA for small communities. The reforms also introduce a new tax filing schedule and measures to combat tax evasion, with the VAT gap now below 10%.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-15•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority has started its 13th training session for financial market professionals, aimed at improving the skills of participants from the banking, insurance and wider financial sectors. The program runs for five months with two days of classes per week and includes a visit to the Tunis Stock Exchange under the November 2024 cooperation agreement with Tunisia's Financial Market Council.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Capacity building
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2026-02-15•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya agreed emergency steps with industry representatives and suppliers to address shortages of essential food commodities ahead of Ramadan. The package includes imports of 2.5 million boxes of cooking oil over this week and next, plus USD 100 million in letters of credit for a further 6 million boxes. Periodic meetings will monitor market conditions and goods supply.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-02-15•Jordan•Jordan Securities Commission
The Jordan Securities Commission, with the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission, held a workshop on integrity standards for Jordan’s National Integrity Index. Led by Chairman Imad Abu Hultam, it focused on law enforcement mechanisms, whistleblower protection, and applying integrity criteria to improve the Commission's integrity index and investment outcomes.
Institutional development Cooperation & capacity building Other
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2026-02-15•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund published a 34-page "Australia: Selected Issues" paper analyzing labor market topics such as labor demand and supply, unemployment, and wages, as part of its country report series.
Research Fintech and insurtech
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2026-02-15•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund released documents for Australia's 2025 Article IV consultation, highlighting the government's reform agenda as the economy stabilizes post-high inflation, with a focus on productivity, fiscal sustainability, and resilience.
Research Other
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2026-02-15•Barbados•Central Bank of Barbados
The Central Bank of Barbados detailed the operation of BiMPay, the national instant payment system set to launch on March 31, emphasizing its role in fostering innovation and a level playing field in payments. Key features include instant settlement, 24/7 availability, interoperability, and proxy-based payment initiation, with ongoing collaboration with commercial banks and user groups.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-15•Sri Lanka•Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has initiated an expression of interest process to select external auditors for finance companies licensed by the bank, with audits starting from 1 January 2027. Eligible firms must meet specific criteria, including a decade of practice, compliance with quality management standards, and the ability to conduct comprehensive audits, with submissions due by 6 March 2026.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Auditing
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2026-02-15•Jordan•Jordan Securities Commission
The Jordan Securities Commission, with the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission, held a workshop to boost employee awareness of integrity standards in the National Integrity Index, focusing on whistleblower protection and the Commission's preventive role. Chairman Emad Abu Haltam emphasized that applying these standards could improve the Commission's Integrity Index ranking and Jordan's standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index.
Institutional development Cooperation & capacity building Other
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2026-02-15•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority mandates non-banking financial firms with capital or equity over EGP 100 million to disclose annual carbon emissions and offset 20% through carbon certificates. Decision No. 36 of 2026 requires firms to report Scope 1 and 2 emissions, validated by accredited bodies, and complete certificate purchases within 90 days of report submission. Compliance is necessary for license maintenance, effective immediately upon publication.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-15•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority issued Decision No. 29 of 2026, mandating actuarial experts to submit complete reports, including peer reviews, to the Authority within 15 days of preparation. The reports must detail the scope, methodologies, and any conflicts of interest, and include electronic calculation data. This decision applies to reports for the financial year ending 31 December 2025 and takes effect the day after publication.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Auditing
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2026-02-15•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported Overseas Filipino cash remittances reached a record USD 3.52 billion in December 2025, with full-year inflows hitting an all-time high of USD 35.63 billion, a 3.3% increase from 2024. These remittances accounted for 7.3% of the Philippines' GDP and 6.4% of gross national income. The United States was the largest source, followed by Singapore and Saudi Arabia, though source-country attribution faced limitations due to routing through correspondent banks.
Data & statistics Cross-border payments
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2026-02-14•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, at the Munich Security Conference, linked geoeconomic fragmentation to increased financial market volatility and announced expanding the ECB's EUREP facility to provide euro liquidity globally against high-quality collateral. The expanded EUREP aims to prevent stress-induced fire sales of euro-denominated securities, with a permanent backstop and faster access for central banks meeting basic criteria.
Monetary policy Monetary policy instruments & operations Geopolitical risk Market infrastructure
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2026-02-14•Global•Egmont Group
The Egmont Group participated in the FATF's fifth Plenary meeting, supporting initiatives on stablecoin and virtual asset abuse and cyber-enabled fraud. It highlighted progress on ECOFEL’s Certification Program, a recent FIU training course, and an upcoming VASPs Symposium, while noting the election of Mr. Giles Thomson as the incoming FATF President.
Policy & regulation Cooperation AML and CFT Financial inclusion
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2026-02-14•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) outlined its 2026 strategic priorities under President H.E. Hamid AlZaabi, focusing on strengthening regional systems and enhancing influence within the FATF Global Network. Key initiatives include supporting member states in mutual evaluations, evolving international standards, and fostering cooperation on asset recovery and information exchange. The strategy emphasizes coordination, capacity building, and public-private partnerships to bolster anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities AML and CFT
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2026-02-14•Asia•ASEAN
ASEAN’s Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting – Working Group, co-chaired by the Philippines’ Department of Finance and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, focused on enhancing regional financial integration and economic resilience through expanded cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and capital market development. The outcomes will be presented at the ASEAN Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ and Governors’ Meetings later in 2026.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cross-border cooperation Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-14•Cyprus•Ministry of Finance (Cyprus)
At the CyFOREXConference ’26, Cyprus’s Ministry of Finance outlined priorities for the financial sector, emphasizing a robust regulatory framework for forex market activity and initiatives to enhance access to finance for SMEs and start-ups. The Ministry also highlighted efforts to improve EU capital markets during Cyprus's EU Presidency, focusing on efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness, including the Savings and Investments Union and Digital Euro Package.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Market development Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-14•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) outlined its 2026 strategic priorities under President H.E. Hamid AlZaabi, focusing on enhancing regional AML/CFT/CPF systems, increasing influence in the FATF Global Network, and achieving results against illicit finance. Key initiatives include supporting member states in Mutual Evaluations, strengthening global standard-setting participation, and expanding international cooperation on asset recovery and information exchange.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities AML and CFT
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2026-02-14•Thailand•Bank of Thailand
The Bank of Thailand noted the IMF's 2025 Article IV report, forecasting Thailand's GDP growth to slow from 2.5% in 2024 to 1.6% in 2026 amid external challenges, with 0.4% inflation in 2026. The report advises targeted fiscal support, monetary loosening, and structural reforms to boost productivity and competitiveness, with Thai authorities agreeing on fiscal discipline and improved policy transmission.
Policy & regulation International standards & recommendations Economic data and developments Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-14•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China and other regulatory bodies issued joint Opinions to establish a "normalised" financial support mechanism to prevent poverty relapse and support rural revitalisation. The initiative focuses on optimising microcredit, directing financial resources to priority rural areas, and enhancing banking, bond, capital market, and insurance channels, with a tiered support approach for underdeveloped regions and measures for expanding rural financial services and digital transformation.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Financial inclusion
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2026-02-13•Mexico•Mexico Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV)
Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) released its Financial Savings and Financing Report for September 2025, detailing that total financial savings were 98.2% of GDP (MXN 34.6 trillion) and total financing was 102.4% of GDP (MXN 36 trillion), with domestic private sector financing at 38.5% of GDP.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-13•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde's report highlights non-equitable competition between incumbent and new payment service providers (PSPs), despite regulations. It raises concerns about prudential requirements for non-bank PSPs and links entry barriers to a digital transition reliant on incumbents. The report suggests revising the legal framework for flexible proportionality, international regulatory coordination, and investment in new technologies to foster innovation and ensure financial stability.
Research Fintech and insurtech
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority's latest Spotlight on Markets Newsletter outlines its Digital and Data Strategies, including the selection process for a Consolidated Tape Provider for over-the-counter derivatives and new Memoranda of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India and UK regulators. It also covers ESG strategy claims, risk-based supervision principles, cross-border fund marketing, and ESG stress testing guidelines.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India released draft amendment directions for public comment, proposing that commercial banks be allowed to finance Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) under prudential safeguards, including a regulatory ceiling on exposures. The amendments also aim to harmonize lending guidance for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) with these safeguards, with comments due by March 6, 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Lending
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has issued amendments to embed its finalised capital market exposure framework into regulations for commercial and small finance banks, following feedback on draft directions from October 2025. These amendments address credit facilities, concentration risk management, capital adequacy norms, and financial disclosures, with updates to be reflected upon effectiveness.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Capital adequacy Prudential risks
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India amended its 2025 Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Directions for Rural Co-operative Banks, allowing income recognition on an accrual basis for standard advances and mandating reversal of unrealised income when an exposure becomes a non-performing asset. The amendments, effective immediately, include the deletion of specific paragraphs from the 2025 Directions.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-13•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has adopted draft secondary rules to implement the Law on open-end investment funds with a public offering and opened them for a 14-day public consultation. The drafts address outsourcing, prospectus content, investment limits, fees, and key investor information for UCITS funds.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-13•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission will host its 45th Annual Government Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation on March 9, featuring SEC Commissioners and discussions on capital raising for private and smaller public companies. Participants can submit policy recommendations by March 5, with public voting on these recommendations to follow the event.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots SME financing
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has imposed a penalty of EUR 7,551,050 on Crédit Agricole, S.A. for failing to comply with a supervisory requirement to assess climate-related and environmental risks by the specified deadline. The penalty reflects the severity and duration of the breach, and Crédit Agricole may contest the decision at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-13•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency is supporting a new demonstration experiment under its FinTech Demonstration Experiment Hub and Payment Innovation Project, led by major financial groups, to test blockchain technology for securities rights-holder transfers and stablecoin settlements. Results and conclusions, including compliance and regulatory issues, will be published after the experiment.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Fintech and insurtech Blockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India released a draft circular revising guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme, focusing on objectives, structure, and roles, with comments due by March 6, 2026.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Other
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2026-02-13•Global•Financial Markets Standards Board
The Financial Markets Standards Board published a Spotlight Review on AI in trading, highlighting its use in electronic trading systems and governance considerations as adoption grows in global wholesale markets. The review notes AI is not yet autonomous and is integrated within existing trading infrastructure, with current control frameworks addressing many AI-related risks, but emphasizes the need for updated controls as AI applications scale.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Artificial intelligence
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2026-02-13•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, the International Monetary Fund, and the Minister of Finance reported on the IMF Article IV mission's findings, noting a stable banking sector and ongoing reforms in supervision, crisis management, payments, and crypto-asset regulation. Key developments include a finalized Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process manual, a revised Emergency Liquidity Assistance framework, alignment of payment regulations with EU standards, and a new regulation for crypto-asset service providers with a compliance deadline of 1 March 2026.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Economic data and developments Financial stability and systemic risk Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has certified a Special Management Enhancement Plan and related Guidance Plan submitted by Miyako Shinkin Bank and Shinkin Central Bank of Japan under the Act on Special Measures to Strengthen Financial Functions, following an examination under Article 16(3) of the supplementary provisions.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has revoked the operating licence of investment fund management company “Moneta” AD Podgorica, originally granted in September 2014, under Article 108(1)(5) of the Law on Investment Funds.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Other
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2026-02-13•Belgium•National Bank of Belgium
The National Bank of Belgium has issued an alert regarding fake articles and messages falsely associated with the NBB and Governor Pierre Wunsch, which redirect users to cryptocurrency promotion sites. The NBB emphasizes that it does not offer financial advice or request financial data or payments in this manner.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic released a report titled "Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Markets of Central Asia 2025," based on a survey of 232 financial organizations in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, highlighting AI's role in risk management and fraud control. The study reveals 36% of organizations use AI, 56% plan to implement it within a year, and identifies technological development and personnel shortages as challenges for AI readiness in Central Asia.
Research Artificial intelligence
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Batken office, in collaboration with the Batken Business Association, hosted an event on February 11, 2026, focusing on prudent money use, tax legislation, and the development of QR codes, including national standards and payment rules.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved Le Quang Vu as a member and Nguyen Thi Thien Huong as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Kompanion Bank Closed Joint-Stock Company.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has suspended the licenses of K.M.T GROUP PLUS LLC and Forex Plus Ltd LLC for violations of national legislation and the bank's regulations, effective from 12 February 2026, with suspensions lasting until 14 February and 26 February 2026, respectively.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-13•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV) has launched a new website section to centralize regulatory updates for issuers on multilateral trading facilities (MTFs) and their investors, including the European Union’s 2024 Listing Act package. This package aims to simplify listing processes and reduce administrative burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises while maintaining investor protection, with regulations effective from December 2024 and directives to be transposed by June 2026 and December 2026.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-13•Panama•Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama engaged in the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas Board of Directors session and meetings in Mexico City to advance its technical cooperation agenda, focusing on prudential regulation, digital transformation, risk management, and sustainability of banks' business models. Superintendent Milton Ayón Wong and Director Kathy de Guardia represented the authority in these discussions.
Supervision Cooperation Cross-border cooperation Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia cut the key rate by 50 bp to 15.50 % on 13 February 2026, its fifth reduction from 20.00 % in June 2025, citing stabilised underlying inflation near 4–5 % and viewing the January spike from tax and tariff changes as temporary. It still deems policy tight and, amid elevated inflation expectations and external risks, signals cautious further easing while maintaining guidance for a 13.5–14.5 % average rate in 2026 to secure a return to the 4 % inflation target by 2027.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-13•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued a warning about fraud schemes originating on dating apps and transitioning to messaging or social media, where victims are lured into cryptocurrency investments on specific platforms. The FSMA advises verifying platform authorization, avoiding sharing personal information, and reporting suspected fraud to banks, the FSMA, and police, while remaining cautious of follow-on scams.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank released consolidated banking data for the EU as of September 2025, showing a 0.95% increase in total assets to EUR 33.44 trillion and a slight rise in the non-performing loans ratio to 1.97%. The data, covering nearly 100% of the sector's balance sheet, also reports a return on equity of 7.41% and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 16.43%, with some figures subject to future revisions.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-13•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan released its statement of assets and liabilities, reporting total assets of JPY 681.77 trillion, with Japanese government securities at JPY 544.60 trillion and liabilities led by current deposits of JPY 454.06 trillion. Other significant figures include loans of JPY 83.51 trillion, index-linked exchange-traded funds of JPY 37.17 trillion, and foreign currency assets of JPY 11.45 trillion.
Data & statistics Monetary data
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2026-02-13•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance awarded the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) a contract to continue as data partner for the Women in Finance Charter, supported by up to EUR 50,000 in government funding. This partnership, part of the Ireland for Finance strategy, aims to enhance female representation in financial services, with the fourth annual report expected in summer 2026.
Institutional development Procurement Diversity and inclusion
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2026-02-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has revoked the Australian financial services licence of Pulse Markets Pty Ltd, effective 11 February 2026, due to significant breaches of general licensee obligations under the Corporations Act 2001. The breaches included inadequate supervision of corporate authorised representatives, failure to maintain compliance standards, and non-payment of the Industry Funding Levy, among others.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Compliance
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2026-02-13•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) emphasized insurance literacy's importance for youth in a University of Jember lecture, highlighting its role in risk protection and financial stability. The event, featuring a panel discussion and cooperation agreements with industry associations, revealed insurance literacy and inclusion indices of 45.45% and 28.50%, respectively, from the 2025 National Survey of Financial Literacy and Inclusion.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-02-13•Denmark•National Bank of Denmark
The National Bank of Denmark reported that Danish direct investments abroad reached a record DKK 244 billion in 2025, driven by significant corporate acquisitions including DSV's DKK 107 billion purchase of DB Schenker in Germany, among others. The report highlights the distinction between outward direct investments, where Danish investors have significant influence abroad, and inward direct investments.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-13•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England released minutes from the Market Participants Group meeting, highlighting discussions on global growth, geopolitical volatility, and artificial intelligence's impact on productivity. The meeting also covered UK market reactions to the February Monetary Policy Committee outcome, noting a dovish response and differing views on macroeconomic outlook and policy restrictiveness.
Monetary policy Other
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2026-02-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that charges against NSW director Mark Stevens, alleging financial deception under section 192E(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), have been dismissed following a four-day hearing. The prosecution, initiated by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions after an ASIC referral, concluded with Stevens' acquittal on 5 February 2026.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Fraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund's end-of-mission statement for its 2026 Article IV consultation with Cameroon highlights a resilient economy with subdued growth and fiscal weakening in 2025, projecting a modest recovery in 2026 with a tighter budget. Key reform priorities include improved access to finance, stronger investment planning, and sustained non-oil revenue mobilization, with the IMF Executive Board discussion anticipated in late March.
Research Economic data and developments
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
IMF staff released a statement after talks with Lebanese authorities on bank restructuring and a medium-term fiscal framework for macroeconomic stability. The mission stressed aligning the Financial Stabilization and Depositor Recovery law with international principles, ensuring bank restructuring aligns with liquidity, and amending the Bank Resolution Law for an independent process, with ongoing discussions aiming for parliamentary approval soon.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Other
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund published a "Thailand: Selected Issues" paper analyzing Thailand's economic growth and labor market outcomes, focusing on productivity and structural transformation.
Research Other
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund released its 2025 Article IV consultation materials for Thailand, highlighting a resilient economy facing structural challenges and projecting GDP growth to slow from 2.1% in 2025 to 1.6% in 2026, with inflation averaging -0.1% in 2025 and 0.4% in 2026.
Research
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2026-02-13•Cayman Islands•Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has extended the deadline for settling outstanding balances on revised annual fees for regulated mutual and private funds from 15 February 2026 to 15 March 2026, allowing more time for internal reconciliations and payment arrangements. Non-compliance after this date will result in penalties.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing and supervisory fees
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2026-02-13•Canada•Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario has appointed three new members and reappointed one to its Mortgage Brokering Technical Advisory Committee, with terms from 2026 to 2028, following a public call for applicants. The committee's next meeting is on February 25.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Hiring and recruitment
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2026-02-13•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration's Office of Inspector General reported that its four funds received unmodified audit opinions for 2025, with KPMG LLP as the independent auditor. The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund held USD 24.1 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025, safeguarding deposits for over 144 million members across 4,298 federally insured credit unions.
Data & statistics Auditing
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2026-02-13•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration has expanded its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund, doubling the maximum grant from USD 7,500 to USD 15,000 and extending eligibility to more low-income-designated credit unions, including those newly chartered with assets of USD 10 million or less.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements SME financing
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2026-02-13•Caribbean•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank maintained the minimum savings rate at 2.0% and short- and long-term discount rates at 3.0% and 4.5%, respectively, citing stable domestic conditions and moderating global inflation. Eastern Caribbean Currency Union growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026, while the banking sector remains stable and highly liquid and the XCD backing ratio stands at 99.5%.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-13•El Salvador•Superintendencia del Sistema Financiero de El Salvador
El Salvador's Superintendency of the Financial System invites applications for registration in its Insurance Intermediaries Registry from 13 February to 13 March 2026. Submissions require documentation per Article 8 of the Technical Standards for Authorization and Registration of Insurance Intermediaries (NRP-89) and will be processed online. Previous applicants can use their existing credentials for submission.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-02-13•United States•National Association Of Insurance Commissioners
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners released its 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report, highlighting a national combined average premium per vehicle of USD 1,438, a 14.42% increase from 2022 to 2023, and a 17.6% rise in average incurred loss per collision claim from 2021 to 2022. The report notes a 19% growth in liability premiums from 2019 to 2023, with state-specific conditions affecting data comparability.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-13•United States•Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a reminder for financial institutions to stay alert to relationship investment scams as part of the #DatingorDefrauding campaign, emphasizing the importance of Suspicious Activity Report filings and Bank Secrecy Act compliance. FinCEN also directed institutions to resources on scam typologies, including virtual currency scams, elder financial exploitation, and deepfake-media fraud.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has updated its Guidelines on the supervisory review process and market and counterparty risk exposures in the standard formula, reflecting the Solvency II review. The revisions aim to clarify and streamline rules, address emerging risks, and promote supervisory convergence across the EU, incorporating feedback from national authorities and public consultations.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission is investigating Shenzhen Yingjixin Technology Co., Ltd. for suspected misleading information disclosure on the Shanghai Stock Exchange E-Interaction platform. The investigation follows orchestrated "self-question self-answer" activity on 6 January 2026, with legal action to be determined post-investigation.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Disclosures Market abuse
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2026-02-13•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority issued a warning that Coinmint Bermuda Limited and Coinmint Bermuda Services Limited are falsely claiming incorporation and licensing in Bermuda under the Digital Asset Business Act 2018. The Authority confirmed no such licenses have been issued and these entities are not on the Bermuda Register of Companies. Coinmint has been added to the Authority’s warning list of unauthorised firms.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-13•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported Governor Anca Dragu's participation in a Brussels conference, where she moderated a panel on innovation, emphasizing financial infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity through technology and cross-border cooperation. Attended by IMF officials, the event discussed monetary policy, financial stability, and technology's impact, with Dragu highlighting Moldova's MIA Instant Payments system as a digital modernization example.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Fintech and insurtech Geopolitical risk
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2026-02-13•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission amended Saodat Narzieva's designation under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, maintaining asset freeze, travel ban, trust services sanctions, and director disqualification. Businesses must immediately freeze relevant assets and report findings to the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee, ensuring no funds or resources are available to designated persons unless permitted by derogation or licence.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Sanctions list update
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2026-02-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported an average maximum interest rate of 14.49% for Russian ruble household deposits at the 10 largest credit institutions for the first 10 days of February 2026, with rates varying by maturity from 11.94% to 14.22%. The rates exclude special client categories, compound interest, and other conditional products.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators
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2026-02-13•Zimbabwe•Zimbabwe Insurance and Pensions Commission
The Zimbabwe Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) held a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Finance and the insurance sector to discuss advancing insurance coverage for public assets under the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030). The meeting emphasized public asset insurance as a tool to mitigate fiscal pressures from disasters, with stakeholders agreeing to form a working group to implement this strategy.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Risk management
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2026-02-13•Sweden•Riksbank
Riksbank Deputy Governor Per Jansson stressed the importance of central banks maintaining forward guidance for effective monetary policy, especially in turbulence. He noted a shift towards "data dependent" messaging due to forecasting challenges amid recent shocks. Jansson highlighted the Riksbank's practice of publishing policy-rate forecasts and alternative scenarios, warning that withholding forecasts for political reasons could undermine central bank independence.
Monetary policy Monetary policy framework & strategy