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2026-02-10•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
The Chile Financial Market Commission (CMF) issued General Rule No. 559, amending Rule No. 502, to clarify reporting duties for traditional financial providers under the Fintech Act. These entities must notify the CMF via the CMF Supervisa platform before offering services like crowdfunding, investment advisory, and custody of financial instruments. Banks are restricted from providing certain services until specific CMF regulations are issued, unless previously authorised.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Fintech and insurtech
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2026-02-10•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt reported an increase in monthly urban headline CPI inflation to 1.2% in January 2026 from 0.2% in December 2025, while the annual rate decreased to 11.9% from 12.3%. Core CPI inflation also rose monthly to 1.2% from 0.2%, with the annual rate easing to 11.2% from 11.8%.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-02-10•North Macedonia•National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia left its policy rate, the central bank bill interest rate, unchanged at 4% on 10 February 2026, maintaining a cautious stance as inflation remained above the historical average amid strong lending and domestic demand and external risks from trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. It set the 11 February central bank bill auction at MKD 54 billion and said foreign reserves of EUR 5,600.5 million at end-January were adequate to preserve denar stability against the euro and medium-term price stability.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-10•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange outlined 2026 priorities at their annual conference, focusing on stricter party governance, enhanced supervision, anti-corruption efforts, and improved internal management. Key measures include tighter implementation of central decisions, enhanced inspection and audit rectification, and strengthened oversight of financial management and affiliated units.
Institutional development Governance
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2026-02-10•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission has issued draft amendments to ease regulations for securities firms in wealth management for high-asset clients and expand eligibility for certain offshore structured products. Key changes include removing net worth restrictions and specific commitments for high-asset customer business applications, expanding eligible purchasers for offshore products, and allowing wealth management in trust form.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Market development
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2026-02-10•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is expanding permissible goods under the Derivatives Act B.E. 2546 (2003) to include digital assets and carbon credits, following Cabinet approval. This initiative aims to align Thailand’s derivatives market with international standards and enhance investor protection. Regulatory updates will amend business licenses and review supervisory requirements to accommodate new underlyings, with coordination from the Thailand Futures Exchange Public Company Limited.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements
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2026-02-09•Bangladesh•Bangladesh Securities & Exchange Commission
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has established a framework for investor education, including the Bangladesh Academy for Securities Market (BASM) and funding mechanisms. It mandates contributions from exchanges and market participants. Once operational, BASM will absorb the Investor Education Fund and assume broader responsibilities.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Financial literacy and education
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2026-02-09•Canada•British Columbia Financial Services Authority
The British Columbia Financial Services Authority clarified that, effective 1 January 2026, financial institutions must post annual financial statements and auditor’s reports online, per the updated Financial Institutions Act section 130. This applies to credit unions, trust companies, and insurance companies, mandating simultaneous online posting and filing with the Superintendent within 90 days after the financial year end.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-09•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission approved GRINER Engenharia, S.A.'s simplified prospectus for 80,000 dematerialised registered bonds, each valued at AOA 250,000, totaling AOA 20 billion, to the Securities Operations Registration Market. The approval is based on legality criteria and does not guarantee the prospectus content or issuer's financial situation, with responsibility for the information resting with those identified in the prospectus under Article 301 of the Securities Code.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-09•Luxembourg•Central Bank of Luxembourg
The Central Bank of Luxembourg reported that employment in Luxembourg credit institutions reached 26,284 as of 31 December 2025, an increase of 50 jobs from the previous quarter and 136 from the previous year.
Data & statistics Activity and performance reporting
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2026-02-09•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority stated that trading in BIOTALYS financial instruments on Euronext Brussels will resume on 9 February 2026 at 14:00 CET, under Article 78 of the Law of 21 November 2017.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Trading
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2026-02-09•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy hosted a workshop in Rome with financial sector associations on digital operational resilience, focusing on ICT third party risk and the Registers of Information under EU Regulation 2022/2554 on Digital Operational Resilience (DORA). The event aimed to enhance awareness of register data quality and completeness, emphasizing the need for strong governance and periodic supplier assessments.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Operational risk and resilience Outsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-09•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India amended its Master Direction on lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, mandating banks to offer collateral-free loans up to INR 20 lakh for micro and small enterprises and allowing internal policies for collateral-free loans up to INR 25 lakh. These changes apply to loans sanctioned or renewed from 1 April 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements SME financing
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2026-02-09•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency reported a surge in unauthorized access to securities firms' internet trading services due to stolen customer credentials from phishing sites, with fraudsters liquidating holdings to buy small-cap stocks. The agency advises users to avoid email or SMS links, use security features like multi-factor authentication, and monitor accounts for suspicious activity.
Supervision Alerts Cyber resilience
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2026-02-09•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank announced that its international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose to QAR 261.9 billion in January 2026, with total official reserves reaching QAR 202.3 billion.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-09•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank announced François Villeroy de Galhau's resignation as Governor of the Banque de France after 11 years, commending his contributions to the ECB’s Governing Council. He will assume the Presidency of the Fondation des Apprentis d’Auteuil, focusing on educational and social programs for vulnerable groups.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
France's Financial Markets Authority (AMF) released findings from a SPOT inspection of portfolio management companies, revealing established governance but recurring gaps in loss measurement, incident assessment, and reporting quality. The review noted good practices like setting maximum tolerable risk impacts and poor practices such as non-harmonised incident registers and inadequate consideration of operational risks in outsourcing decisions.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Operational risk and resilience
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2026-02-09•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK), with the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and the Indonesia Central Securities Depository (KSEI), announced an eight-point reform programme to enhance market integrity, transparency, and competitiveness. Key measures include expanding investor classifications, increasing shareholder transparency, and raising the minimum free float requirement. OJK is also working on demutualising the exchange and has established a Capital Market Integrity Reform Task Force, while enforcement actions have led to significant fines and ongoing investigations into market manipulation.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Market development
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2026-02-09•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank's Working Paper No 3180 analyzes the resilience of euro area employment during the early-2020s inflation surge, attributing it to declining real wages that sustained labour demand despite stagnating output. The study highlights the asymmetric impact of monetary policy, with output reacting more strongly than employment to policy-rate tightening between July 2022 and September 2023.
Research
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2026-02-09•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank's Working Paper reveals that euro area consumer prices became more flexible during the 2021–2024 inflation cycle, with increased price change frequency, particularly through hikes, before returning to near pre-pandemic levels by late 2024, except in services. The analysis, based on extensive CPI micro data, indicates the surge in adjustments was primarily driven by price increases, notably impacting products with higher imported-energy costs.
Research
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2026-02-09•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission advised holders of Thai Polycons Public Company Limited’s TPOLY253A bonds to review information before voting at the bondholders’ meeting on 10 February 2026. The meeting will address proposals including waivers of procedural requirements, extending the bond’s maturity to 30 October 2026, an interest-rate increase to 6.50%, and a revised principal repayment plan.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Corporate governance
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2026-02-09•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority has suspended trading in BIOTALYS financial instruments on Euronext Brussels at the company's request, effective 9 February 2026 at 09:00 CET, pending a company press release.
Supervision Interventions Trading
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2026-02-09•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority's Disciplinary Board imposed financial penalties on five directors and audit committee members of Bayan Investment Holding Company for breaching corporate governance requirements related to oversight of internal control systems at a subsidiary. The penalties, ranging from KD 5,000 to KD 6,000, were due to failures in verifying the adequacy of internal controls, leading to significant financial abuses.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Corporate governance
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2026-02-09•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority imposed a KD 10,000 penalty on Arabi Group Holding Company for failing to submit interim financial statements by the required deadline, breaching Clause (1) of Article 1-16-1 of Module Twelve of the Executive Bylaws of Law No. 7 of 2010.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-09•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority imposed a KWD 50,000 penalty on Cap Kuwait Financial Brokerage Group Company for breaching Executive Bylaws related to clients’ funds, securities activities, and business ethics, as outlined in Disciplinary Board Resolution No. 64/2024.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Client asset custody and safekeeping
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2026-02-09•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority's Disciplinary Board fined CAP Kuwait Group Financial Brokerage Company KWD 30,000 for violations involving clients’ funds, securities activities, and business ethics, after failing to execute a client's fund withdrawal request. These breaches contravened articles of the Executive Bylaws to Law No. 7 of 2010, with the CMA emphasizing its commitment to enforcing compliance in securities activities.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Client asset custody and safekeeping
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2026-02-09•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) secured Federal Court orders for FIIG Securities Limited to pay AUD 2.5 million in civil penalties for breaches of its Australian Financial Services licence obligations related to cyber security, exacerbating a 2023 cyber-attack. FIIG must also pay AUD 500,000 towards ASIC’s costs and implement a compliance programme to address control gaps, marking the first civil penalties for cyber security failures under AFS licensee obligations.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Cyber resilience
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2026-02-09•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England issued a follow-up green notice on its proposal to discontinue Form BN data collection, summarizing consultation feedback and outlining next steps. The Bank is exploring alternative data sources, including Forms CC and CL, to meet the Office for National Statistics' needs and has asked firms to continue submitting Form BN until further notice.
Policy & regulation Other Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-09•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank is intensifying its focus on geopolitical risk in banking supervision, requiring banks to conduct a 2026 reverse stress test for severe scenarios depleting capital by 300 basis points. Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery highlighted plans to publish a system-wide overview in the summer and discussed efforts to simplify capital buffer rules, streamline securitisation approvals, and set expectations for AI controls and a digital euro.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Geopolitical risk
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2026-02-09•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan's preliminary January 2026 data shows a 3.5% year-on-year increase in average outstanding loans across major, regional, and shinkin banks, with deposits and certificates of deposit rising 0.8% among city, regional, shinkin, and other domestically licensed banks. Average outstanding loans amounted to JPY 5,845,911 (JPY 100 million units) and deposits and CDs to JPY 10,610,860 (JPY 100 million units), with notable growth in lending at major and regional banks.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-09•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
Thomas A.M. Djiwandono was inaugurated as a Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia for the 2026-2031 term, following a presidential decree, with the ceremony attended by key finance officials. Djiwandono previously served as Deputy Finance Minister under Presidents Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets released a keynote speech by board member Hanzo van Beusekom on the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) at a symposium of the Institute for Financial Law. Van Beusekom emphasized the need for simplification, harmonisation, and modernisation to enhance Europe's capital markets and supervision.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Market development
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2026-02-09•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund's 2026 consultation on the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union highlighted post-pandemic growth but noted fiscal consolidation delays, stalled public debt reduction, and financial vulnerabilities. Recommendations included prioritizing fiscal sustainability, enhancing financial system resilience, addressing non-performing loans, achieving a 60% GDP debt target by 2035, and strengthening regional financial oversight and standards.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Economic data and developments Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-09•Trinidad & Tobago•Ministry of Finance (Trinidad & Tobago)
Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Finance released a summary of the IMF's preliminary assessment from the 2026 Article IV Consultation, highlighting economic recovery driven by the non-energy sector, projected GDP growth, and a stable macro-financial environment. The report noted successful sovereign bond issuance, public financial management reforms, and advancements in financial-sector regulations, with the final report pending IMF Executive Board review.
Research Economic data and developments
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2026-02-09•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's January 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations reports stable medium- and long-term inflation expectations, a decline in one-year-ahead expectations to 3.1%, and modest improvements in labor market outlooks, including a rise in expected earnings growth to 2.7% for lower-income households. Inflation uncertainty decreased at one and three years but increased at five years, while expected home price growth fell to 2.9%, and credit access perceptions worsened despite steady spending growth expectations.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-02-09•Cape Verde•Ministry of Finance (Cape Verde)
Cape Verde’s Ministry of Finance announced that S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country's long-term sovereign credit ratings to B+ from B, with a positive outlook, and raised the transfer and convertibility assessment to BB. The upgrade reflects stronger fiscal and external performance driven by tourism and remittances, with expectations of government primary surpluses and a reduced public-debt-to-GDP ratio. S&P noted potential for further rating increases if fiscal performance exceeds expectations, while cautioning that weaker tourism or fiscal setbacks could apply downward pressure.
Data & statistics Credit ratings
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2026-02-09•Colombia•Central Bank of Colombia
The Central Bank of Colombia released an External Operational and Services Circular (DEP-474, Subject 02) regarding COP 5,000 banknotes, available as a standalone PDF.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Other
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2026-02-09•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority has launched a public consultation on a discussion paper exploring preliminary options to simplify the EU credit risk framework, aiming to enhance usability and efficiency. The consultation, open until 10 May 2026, seeks stakeholder feedback to inform future policy work, including potential simplifications and alignment of regulatory definitions.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Credit risk
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2026-02-09•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has issued a stakeholder letter on feedback to its July 2025 discussion paper on responsible AI use in Bermuda’s financial services sector, explaining how this informs ongoing policy work and confirming no new AI-specific rules are planned. Its approach will remain outcomes-focused, principles-led and technology-neutral within the existing framework, embedding AI into current governance, risk, conduct, resilience and third-party oversight, with boards accountable for AI outcomes. The Authority will monitor AI under existing rules, address cross-border and third-party concentration risks, and consider incremental enhancements through its standard consultation process.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Artificial intelligence
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2026-02-09•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya has invited commercial banks to subscribe to Issue No. 4-2026 of unrestricted Mudaraba deposit certificates, following the procedures used in earlier issuances and the tenors and maturity dates in the subscription announcement.
Monetary policy Monetary policy instruments & operations Other
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2026-02-09•Canada•Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario imposed a CAD 7,500 penalty on Nataly Belinska and issued a compliance order against Belinska and Happy Future Centre for charging for unprovided goods or services, violating section 439 of the Act and section 3(2), paragraph 1, of Ontario Regulation 7/00.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-09•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission for the Supervision of the Financial Sector (CSSF) has launched the annual "PSD2 – PSP ICT Assessment campaign" for 2025, mandating payment service providers to submit updated risk assessments for payment services. This initiative is governed by CSSF Circular 25/880, with submissions to be made through specified methods and supported by a user guide available via the eDesk procedure.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-09•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier has updated the Self-Assessment Questionnaire and reporting pack for collective investment undertakings on the CSSF eDesk platform for financial year-ends in early 2026. Key changes include enhanced valuation questions, updates to NAV determination aligning with the AIFM/UCITS Review Directive, and refined expenses and income templates. Auditor procedures in the Separate Report have been streamlined on a risk-based basis, with adjustments in investment compliance and disclosure.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-09•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported a decline in the average maximum interest rates on Russian ruble household deposits from 15.10% to 14.57% throughout January 2026, based on data from the top 10 credit institutions by retail deposits. Rates varied by maturity, with the highest at 14.30% for 91–180 days and the lowest at 12.01% for over one year, excluding special-category and conditional rates.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators
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2026-02-09•Uganda•Bank of Uganda
Bank of Uganda left the Central Bank Rate unchanged at 9.75 % and kept the ±2 pp corridor, judging the stance sufficient to sustain growth while guiding inflation to the 5 % target. Headline/core inflation were 3.2 %/3.3 % in January, the bank projects 2026 inflation at 3.8–4.3 % and FY 2025/26 growth at 6.5–7 %, and said future moves will be data-dependent.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-09•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority issued a warning that BiteBTC and Fedlio are conducting unauthorized activities under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2024, as they are not registered under the International Business Companies Act 2016. The FSA advises consumers to verify the licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers and report any suspected unlicensed activities.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-09•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia's semi-annual analysis from December 2012 to December 2025 shows dinar savings were consistently more profitable than foreign-currency savings, with significant growth in both categories in 2025. The bank emphasizes continued monitoring and promotion of dinar savings as a key focus, citing factors like exchange-rate stability and favorable taxation as contributors to dinar savings' higher profitability.
Research Financial and market indicators Monetary data
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2026-02-09•Sweden•Riksbank
The General Council of Sweden's Riksbank appointed Göran Hjelm as Deputy Governor, replacing Anna Breman, for a six-year term starting 2 March 2026. Hjelm, currently Administrative Director and Head of the Fiscal Policy Council, will join the Executive Board alongside Governor Erik Thedéen and others. His appointment includes a monthly salary of SEK 238,000 and a one-year cooling-off period.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Peru•Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru
Peru's Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators has ordered the dissolution of Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Integraperu and informed member-depositors about deposit protection. Deposits are insured by the Cooperative Deposit Insurance Fund up to PEN 5,000 per depositor, in accordance with Law No. 30822 and SBS Resolution No. 5061-2008. Collection process details will be announced soon via the Cooperative Deposit Insurance Fund and SBS websites.
Supervision Interventions Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-09•Jordan•Jordan Securities Commission
The Jordan Securities Commission admitted four startups to the JoRegBox regulatory sandbox for live testing of financial solutions. The sandbox aims to align regulation with innovative business models and is coordinated with the Central Bank of Jordan to develop a transparent framework for virtual assets. JoRegBox operates under Central Bank supervision, ensuring consumer protection and financial system stability.
Supervision Innovation & testing Fintech and insurtech
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2026-02-09•France•Bank of France
Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau will leave his position in early June to become president of Fondation Apprentis d’Auteuil, succeeding Jean-Marc Sauvé. The Bank’s General Council has approved this transition, which allows for an orderly succession process. The foundation focuses on child social welfare and training for disadvantaged youth.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Global•Bank for International Settlements - Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements announced that François Villeroy de Galhau will step down as Chair of the BIS Board of Directors in June to lead the Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil. Villeroy de Galhau has been with the BIS Board since 2015 and became Chair in 2022. The BIS Board will soon start the process of appointing a new Chair.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has released Tender No. 10/2025 for auditing its financial statements from 2025 to 2029. Tender documents are accessible on CySEC's website.
Institutional development Procurement Auditing
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2026-02-09•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and Representative Maxine Waters, with nearly 200 Congress members, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), claiming it has cost Americans up to 19 billion USD. The brief, submitted before a U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit hearing, argues that actions like stop-work orders and mass firings effectively shutter the CFPB.
Policy & regulation Other
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2026-02-09•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority held a workshop to discuss 2025 AML/CFT supervisory progress and present the Risk Assessment Questionnaire requirements for licensed companies. Key topics included inspection observations, updates to data collection questionnaires, and common data submission errors. The FSA emphasized the importance of accurate data, comprehensive risk assessments, and effective compliance officer functions.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation AML and CFT
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2026-02-09•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Office of Customer Education and Outreach is leading a campaign to warn against relationship investment scams, costing Americans USD 10 billion annually, through the DatingOrDefrauding? social media initiative. This effort, in collaboration with U.S. federal and state agencies and international bodies, highlights red flags of scams involving crypto investments and aims to educate the public during Valentine's week.
Financial literacy & education Fraud and scams
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2026-02-09•Europe•European Association of CCP Clearing Houses
The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses published an interview with María José Gómez Yubero, Head of Resolution at Spain’s National Securities Market Commission, discussing the future of central counterparty clearing, emphasizing technological advancements and evolving crisis management frameworks. Gómez Yubero highlights the importance of interoperability, coordinated supervision, and a diversified clearing ecosystem in Europe.
Other
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2026-02-09•Europe•Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has initiated public consultations on three draft Regulatory Technical Standards to harmonize customer due diligence across the EU, focusing on business relationships, customer identity verification, and enforcement. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback, with an online hearing set for 24 March 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements AML and CFT
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2026-02-09•Caribbean•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank emphasized the Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation's (ECPCGC) support for small business lending in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, facilitating over 300 loans worth XCD 30 million since 2018. Established with the World Bank, ECPCGC offers five guarantee products, including the new Growth Guarantee, to help entrepreneurs access collateral for business loans.
Financial literacy & education SME financing
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2026-02-09•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority confirmed that Rikaz Alwataniya Company Finance has fulfilled the requirements to begin managing investments and operating funds under a securities business licence approved on May 5, 2025, in accordance with the Capital Market Law.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-02-09•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF) issued an alert after nine financial institutions reported identity impersonation. The impersonators allegedly used the institutions' names and logos to deceive individuals seeking credit or financial services. Notifications were received in December 2025, affecting institutions including Impulso y Bienestar, Grupo Factofin, and Vextor Activo.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-09•Slovenia•Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency
The Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency released an explainer on Slovenia's pension system, detailing its three-pillar model under the Pension and Disability Insurance Act (ZPIZ-2) and highlighting demographic pressures on mandatory pensions. Future instalments will provide in-depth analysis of each pillar, starting with the first.
Financial literacy & education Other
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2026-02-09•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia's Governor, Natia Turnava, met with Visa's Regional President, Tareq Muhmood, to discuss payment market developments, NBG reforms, and cooperation opportunities, focusing on payment system development, innovative projects, and operational security. Both parties affirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration in financial education, information exchange, and technology adoption.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cross-border cooperation Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-09•United Kingdom•Open Banking Limited
Open Banking Limited has appointed Rt Hon John Glen MP as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its board as it transitions to a new "Future Entity." The organization is collaborating with industry, regulators, and government to ensure a smooth transition, with forthcoming publications and initiatives such as the Long-Term Regulatory Framework and the UK Payments Initiative's launch of commercial variable recurring payments.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV) issued an alert via the Finanzas Para Todos initiative about the rise of sophisticated online romance scams using artificial intelligence to create credible fake profiles. The alert outlines typical scam patterns, provides 10 red flags, and recommends steps for protection, noting that Meta closed 12 million scam-related accounts in the first half of the previous year.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-09•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority convened the first session of its Fourth Staff Council meeting, emphasizing staff accountability and performance to achieve the Corporate Strategic Plan and effectively implement the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget. The meeting, which includes discussions on budget priorities and a review of the draft budget, is set to conclude on 10 February 2026.
Institutional development Governance Operational excellence
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2026-02-09•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced that the District Court sentenced Li King Hong and Lam Hin Fai to 24 and 22 months in prison, respectively, for securities fraud involving social media "stock tips" and ramp-and-dump schemes. Their wives, Chan Ngai See and Betty Hui Pui Yan, were ordered to perform community service for their roles in the schemes, which generated $3.3 million in profits through deceptive practices with CVP Securities.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Market abuse
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2026-02-09•Italy•Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS)
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS) has ordered the blocking of four unauthorized insurance websites, to be enforced by internet service providers in Italy. This action brings the total number of blocked sites to 346 since November 2023. IVASS advises consumers to verify insurance providers through official lists and be wary of offers via instant messaging or prepaid credit card payments.
Supervision Interventions Fraud and scams
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2026-02-09•Cambodia•Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia reported on a joint meeting of the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Market Development and the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum, co-chaired with Singapore and the Philippines. The meeting focused on updating the joint framework and reviewing ASEAN capital market development priorities, particularly sustainable finance initiatives. Key discussions included the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026–2030, ASEAN Sustainable and Green Taxonomies Project, and various working group activities, with participation from 11 countries and international observers.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-09•Cambodia•Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia and the Monetary Authority of Singapore co-chaired the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Market Development meeting in Bohol, Philippines. This meeting was held under the coordination of the ASEAN Secretariat for the 2024–2026 term.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Market development Domestic cooperation
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2026-02-09•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service outlined its 2026 priorities, focusing on internal reform, consumer-first approaches, financial stability, shared growth, and innovation. Key initiatives include enhancing supervision transparency, accelerating digitalisation, intensifying market condition monitoring, and strengthening consumer protection and investor safeguards.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Artificial intelligence Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-09•Global•IOSCO
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) released its 2026 Work Program, highlighting five priorities: financial resilience, investor protection, market evolution, technological transformation, and regulatory cooperation. Key initiatives include reviewing IOSCO principles, over-the-counter derivatives, and operational resilience. IOSCO will focus on investor protection via a TechSprint with the UK Financial Conduct Authority and develop crypto and digital assets assessment methodologies.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-09•Germany•BaFin
Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has set new position limits for German Power Future (Base) and German Power Option (Base) contracts on the European Energy Exchange AG, effective 20 February 2026. The limits are 21,000,000 MWh for the spot month and 52,000,000 MWh for other months, with immediate enforceability, and may be adjusted if new facts arise.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Market infrastructure
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2026-02-09•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency marked its 20th anniversary in Zagreb, emphasizing its role in enhancing Croatia's financial system stability and consumer protection. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković highlighted significant capital market developments, noting 400,000 citizens invested EUR 13.7 billion in national bonds and treasury bills. The agency's evolution includes milestones such as European integration, pension reform, and adapting to technological changes.
Other
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2026-02-09•Austria•Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
Wolf Heinrich Reuter has been appointed as the chief economist of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB), leading its Economics Department and overseeing the macroeconomic and economic policy agenda as of 1 February 2026.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority reported that Swedish consumers lost up to SEK 1.5 billion to investment fraud in 2025, based on data from around 200 financial institutions. The authority emphasized the need for firms to enhance anti-fraud measures, noting common fraud tactics such as phone or social media contact, inducements to invest in cryptoassets, and pressure to transfer funds abroad.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-09•Norway•Department of Finance (Norway)
Kåre Idar Moljord has resigned as chair of Norway's Financial Supervisory Appeals Board to prevent potential impacts on the board's mandate and integrity, with Deputy Chair Morten Kinander assuming the role of acting chair.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission’s Technology and Digital Transformation Department is seeking cost quotations from qualified providers to evaluate the detailed design of a comprehensive IT system aimed at enhancing the commission’s management and supervisory functions.
Institutional development Procurement Outsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-09•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission announced a fee of VND 1,000,000 for the issuance of securities practising certificates, payable via bank transfer or in person. Individuals must complete the payment process as per Ministry of Finance Circular 25/2022. Failure to collect the certificate within one year will result in cancellation.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing and supervisory fees
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2026-02-09•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission (SSC) has mandated seven individuals to pay a VND 1,000,000 licensing fee for securities practice certificates, as per Ministry of Finance Circular 25/2022/TT-BTC. Payment can be made via bank transfer or directly at the SSC. Failure to complete the certification process within one year will result in certificate cancellation.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing and supervisory fees
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2026-02-09•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission announced a VND 1,000,000 fee for reissuing a securities practice certificate, payable via bank transfer or in person. The payment reference must include the certificate holder's details. Certificates not collected within one year of the fee-payment notice will be cancelled.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Licensing and supervisory fees
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2026-02-09•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority has approved the annual update of the information dossier for OCP SA’s commercial paper issuance programme.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-09•Nigeria•Central Bank of Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria revised cash-withdrawal policies, setting weekly limits of NGN 500,000 for individuals and NGN 5 million for corporates, with fees on excess amounts. Banks must reduce electronic-fraud response times to under 30 minutes, and the Payments System Vision 2028 will launch in Q1 2026. Additionally, 20 deposit money banks have met revised minimum capital requirements ahead of the 31 March 2026 deadline.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements
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2026-02-09•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission reprimanded and fined Kylin International (HK) Co., Limited HKD 9 million for regulatory failures in managing private funds, including conflicts of interest, inadequate systems for know-your-client, and misrepresentations to investors. The sanctions considered deterrence, market impact, and Kylin's cessation of regulated activities, with senior management held accountable for the misconduct.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Corporate governance
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2026-02-09•Nigeria•Central Bank of Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have issued a National Framework on Failed Airtime and Data Transactions to standardize identification and reversal of failed transactions. It mandates unified service level agreements, real-time transaction visibility, and automated refunds within 30 seconds. It also establishes oversight mechanisms, including a central monitoring dashboard and provisions for audits and penalties for non-compliance.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-09•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has released an updated model contract for group insurance for microfinance customers, covering death and permanent total disability. Key changes include raising the maximum insurable age to 65 and specifying coverage terms and exclusions. Decision No. 27 of 2026 replaces the previous model and mandates a six-month compliance period for insurers and financing entities.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-09•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has launched an updated electronic system for the Egyptian Movable Collateral Registry, enabling the use of movable assets as collateral. Key features include 24/7 electronic registration, interoperability with other platforms, multiple payment channels, and enhanced data security. The system aims to widen access to finance for small, medium, and micro enterprises using assets like equipment and intellectual property without transferring possession.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots SME financing
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2026-02-09•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has launched an upgraded electronic system for the Egyptian Movable Collateral Registry, enhancing access to financing secured by movable assets. Operating 24/7, it allows electronic registration and notification of creditors and supports integration with systems like e-invoice and digital identity platforms. It aims to broaden credit access for small, medium, and micro enterprises using assets like equipment and intellectual property.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-02-09•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea published an issue note saying Korea’s rising number of “Resting” youth is linked more to labor market entry difficulties than to elevated job expectations. It finds lower education, lower career adaptability and longer non-employment increase the likelihood of becoming “Resting,” while reservation wages remain broadly similar to those of other non-employed youth. The note points to re-entry incentives, career counseling and better SME working conditions as key policy responses.
Research Other
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2026-02-09•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea published a feasibility study on Korean climate benchmark indexes modeled on EU Paris-aligned and climate transition benchmarks. Its simulations suggest K-PAB and K-CTB could track KOSPI while materially lowering carbon intensity. The study says limited climate data and weak investor demand are the main constraints on adoption.
Research Climate risk and sustainable finance Financial benchmarks
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2026-02-09•Saudi Arabia•Ministry of Finance (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance concluded the second AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies, focusing on fiscal and macroeconomic policy management amid shocks, private sector-led growth, and economic transformation. Discussions included Saudi Arabia's fiscal reforms under Vision 2030, fiscal frameworks for resilience, and the state's role in enabling growth, with closing remarks emphasizing the need for ongoing dialogue and practical policy implementation.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Other
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2026-02-09•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
The Chile Financial Market Commission has released a draft Regulatory Compendium for consultation to modernize the framework for stock and commodity exchanges and intermediaries. The proposal consolidates 78 regulations, changes authorization processes, and aligns frameworks for securities intermediaries and commodity brokers under the Fintech Act. Feedback is sought on the relevance of provisions and potential implementation challenges.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Market infrastructure
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2026-02-09•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
Chile's Financial Market Commission revised rules for Compulsory Personal Accidents Insurance (SOAP) and insurance for vehicles with foreign plates (SOAPEX) to align with the Jacinta Act, enhancing compensation and expediting death benefit payments. New policies set benefits for death and total permanent disability at UF 600 per person, partial disability at up to UF 400, and hospital expenses at up to UF 600. Amendments apply to new policies, with existing ones valid until March 2027.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements
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2026-02-09•Global•Bank for International Settlements
François Villeroy de Galhau will leave the Bank of France in June to become President of the Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil, stepping down as Chair of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Board of Directors. Villeroy de Galhau has been a BIS Board member since 2015 and Chair since January 2022. The BIS Board will soon start the process of appointing a new Chair.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-09•Global•AFI Global
AFI Global and Banco de Moçambique convened 13 African member institutions in Matola City to discuss enhancing cybersecurity in digital financial services, focusing on information-sharing initiatives. The program reviewed existing cyber information-sharing structures, privacy safeguards, and governance arrangements, emphasizing the need for improved coordination and robust incident-reporting frameworks. A Cybersecurity Task Team will continue to map cybersecurity information-sharing efforts across African financial regulators.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cyber resilience
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2026-02-09•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, introducing a new restriction on the end-use of borrowed funds and replacing the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) framework. Key changes include prohibitions on using borrowed funds for specific purposes, expanded eligibility and compliance mechanics, and a borrowing limit tied to net worth. The amendments also detail reporting requirements and introduce an "untraceable borrower" trigger for non-compliance.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Foreign exchange policy and markets
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2026-02-09•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt's Governor, Hassan Abdalla, highlighted Egypt's shift to inflation targeting and a fully flexible exchange rate regime since March 2024 at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies. He noted the reduction in inflation from 40% to 12% and emphasized enhanced crisis preparedness through scenario analysis and stress testing. Abdalla also reported net international reserves of USD 52.6 billion, covering 6.3 months of imports and 158% of short-term external debt, focusing on improving reserve quality.
Monetary policy Monetary policy framework & strategy Monetary policy decisions and developments Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-09•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported FDI net inflows of USD 897 million in November 2025, mainly from South Korea and directed towards manufacturing, with cumulative inflows reaching USD 7.1 billion for January to November 2025. The FDI data, adhering to the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, 6th Edition (BPM6), differ from Philippine Statistics Authority figures as they are based on realized investments and account for equity withdrawals.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-09•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway reported significant weaknesses at Kapital Regnskap AS in quality management, documentation, and Anti-Money Laundering Act compliance. Issues included inadequate quality control, insufficient documentation, and customer due diligence failures, exacerbated by outsourced tasks and remote work. The Authority requested a response on future quality assurance and plans a follow-up inspection to ensure corrective measures.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Auditing
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2026-02-09•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam appointed Ms. Thai Anh Anh and Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Duy as Deputy Directors of its Legal Department, with expectations to support monetary policy administration and banking activities.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments