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2026-02-05•Canada•Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
FINTRAC imposed a CAD 24,750 penalty on TreasureMeta Corporation for non-compliance with the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, specifically for failing to update money services business registration information. This enforcement action is part of FINTRAC's broader compliance efforts, following 23 violation notices issued in 2024–25 totaling over CAD 25 million.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions AML and CFT
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2026-02-05•Canada•Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) imposed a CAD 224,235 penalty on Commerciale I.C. - Pacific Inc. for non-compliance with the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, citing failures in reporting, compliance policy development, risk assessment, and adherence to a Ministerial Directive.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions AML and CFT
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2026-02-05•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released its list of state nonmember banks evaluated for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance, detailing evaluation ratings assigned in November 2025. The CRA mandates public disclosure of these evaluations to assess banks' efforts in meeting community credit needs.
Data & statistics Compliance
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2026-02-05•United Kingdom•UK Parliament
The UK Parliament's House of Lords held a second reading debate on the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill, which proposes a NICs charge on employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice arrangements exceeding GBP 2,000 annually. The debate, led by Lord Livermore, focused on the bill's principles and potential amendments.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-05•United Arab Emirates•Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre reported record growth in its financial ecosystem for 2025, with active companies increasing 28% to 8,844 and revenues rising 20% to AED2.13 billion. The centre also announced upcoming initiatives, including hosting the Global Privacy Assembly in 2026 and expanding infrastructure with new commercial and mixed-use spaces.
Other Activity and performance reporting
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2026-02-05•Middle East•Arab Monetary Fund
The Arab Monetary Fund, with regional organizations, released the 45th Joint Arab Economic Report for 2025, highlighting improved regional performance in 2024 due to stronger non-oil activity and increased investment, despite geopolitical tensions and global shocks. The report covers economic developments, focusing on artificial intelligence for financial inclusion, and assesses sectors like agriculture, industry, and public finance.
Research Economic data and developments
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2026-02-05•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
At the African Prosperity Dialogue 2026, the Bank of Ghana stressed the importance of cross-border payments for the African Continental Free Trade Area, advocating for trade settlements in African currencies. Challenges include high transaction costs and reliance on foreign correspondent banks. Ghana's domestic interoperable payments ecosystem and participation in the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System were showcased. Priorities include harmonizing KYC/AML standards, expanding mobile money pilots, and enhancing cybersecurity.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Cross-border payments Financial inclusion
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2026-02-05•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed stock exchanges and clearing corporations to eliminate the calendar spread margin offset on the expiry day for single stock derivatives contracts, aligning them with index derivatives. This change, effective in three months, requires exchanges and corporations to update systems and amend relevant regulations.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Trading
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2026-02-05•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated depositories to enhance the creation and invocation of securities pledges by updating the SEBI Master Circular for Depositories to align with the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Depositories must implement these changes, including standardized Pledge Request Forms and system updates, by 6 April 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-05•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank kept its two-week repo rate at 3.50%, leaving the discount and Lombard rates at 2.50% and 4.50% without fresh commentary. The rate has held since a 25 bp cut in May 2025, with the Board maintaining a data-dependent stance to keep inflation near the 2 % target.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-05•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
National Bank of Moldova on 5 February 2026 left the base rate unchanged at 5.00% (corridor 3%–7%), saying previous 150 bp easing is still filtering through and projecting inflation back within the 5% ± 1.5 pp band from Q1. It further eased conditions by cutting required-reserve ratios to 18% on leu deposits and 26% on foreign-currency deposits from 16 February, ahead of the next policy review on 19 March.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-05•Slovenia•Slovenia Securities Market Agency
The Slovenia Securities Market Agency adopted a decision to apply European Banking Authority guidelines on internal policies, procedures, and controls for crypto-asset service providers under Regulation (EU) 2023/1113, ensuring compliance with restrictive measures. This decision, effective immediately upon publication, mandates governance frameworks for fund and crypto-asset transfers in line with the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA).
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-05•Serbia•Republic of Serbia Securities Commission
The Republic of Serbia Securities Commission reported on MONEYVAL's Evaluation, highlighting Serbia's progress in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, while recommending enhanced supervision and financial intelligence utilization. The evaluation, spanning 20 months, noted Serbia's established regulatory framework and risk-based supervisory approach in the financial sector, aligning with international standards.
Policy & regulation Peer reviews and country evaluations AML and CFT Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-05•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
The National Commission for Financial Markets approved a draft regulation for public consultation on direct settlement procedures between compulsory motor third-party liability insurers, covering procedural stages, compensation mechanisms, and reporting obligations. Additionally, the commission registered share capital increases for DRUMURI-EDINEȚ and DRUMURI CAHUL and removed securities from COMPANIA BUGEAC, BUSINESS-LEASING, and UNIUNEA LIBRARIILOR UNLIB following their liquidation.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Securities offerings and listings
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2026-02-05•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank left the deposit facility, main refinancing and marginal lending rates at 2.00%, 2.15% and 2.40%, respectively, citing stable progress toward its 2% inflation goal and resilient growth drivers, while passive balance-sheet runoff under APP and PEPP continues. The Governing Council reiterated its data-dependent, meeting-by-meeting stance and willingness to use all tools, including the Transmission Protection Instrument, to ensure policy transmission.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-05•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has de-registered Kartana Tax Limited under section 12(1)(a) of the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015, effective 5 February 2026.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals AML and CFT Whistleblowing
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2026-02-05•Isle of Man•The Treasury (Isle of Man)
The Isle of Man Treasury announced the addition of six entries under the Sudan sanctions regime to the UK Sanctions List, subjecting them to an asset freeze in the Isle of Man. Firms must freeze assets of listed entities, report true matches to the Financial Intelligence Unit, and comply with the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, with non-compliance constituting a criminal offence.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Sanctions list update
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2026-02-05•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has issued a sanctions notice designating six individuals under The Republic of Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, subjecting them to an asset freeze, travel ban, and director disqualification. Businesses must freeze any assets related to these individuals, report findings to the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee, and comply with reporting obligations under the Sanctions Law.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations New sanctions designations
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2026-02-05•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has released a consultation concept proposing new approaches for banks to include specific subsidiary and affiliated institutions in consolidated ratio calculations to enhance group risk assessment. The framework, excluding non-financial companies and certain financial entities, is set for development in 2026 with implementation anticipated by Q4 2027, and feedback is open until 4 March 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Capital adequacy Prudential risks
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2026-02-05•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
National Bank of Moldova on 5 February 2026 left the base rate unchanged at 5.00% (corridor 3%–7%), saying previous 150 bp easing is still filtering through and projecting inflation back within the 5% ± 1.5 pp band from Q1. It further eased conditions by cutting required-reserve ratios to 18% on leu deposits and 26% on foreign-currency deposits from 16 February, ahead of the next policy review on 19 March.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-05•United Kingdom•Bank of England
Bank of England’s MPC kept Bank Rate at 3.75 % by a 5–4 vote, expecting CPI to return to the 2 % target from April but wanting firmer evidence that wage and price pressures are durable. The Committee still views policy as restrictive and signalled that further cuts remain likely, though any easing will be smaller and decided meeting by meeting amid lingering inflation-persistence risks.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-05•Liberia•Central Bank of Liberia
In a speech at the opening of the WAMZ College of Supervisors meeting, the Central Bank of Liberia highlighted a phased rise in minimum bank capital from USD 10 million to USD 15 million over 2026-2028 and broader supervisory reforms. It also pointed to the 2025 launch of the Inclusive and Instant Payment System, a new banking law aligned with the WAMZ Model Banking Act, and tougher action on non-performing loans, which fell to an estimated 12.58 percent at end-2025.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Capital adequacy Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-05•Malta•Malta Financial Services Authority
The Malta Financial Services Authority hosted a conference on the future of banking supervision and resolution, focusing on resilience, emerging risks, and moving beyond compliance. Key topics included climate risk management, data quality, new bank authorizations, and forthcoming Bank Liquidation Legislation, with discussions on enhancing EU-national coordination and simplifying supervisory frameworks.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-05•Denmark•Danish Finanstilsynet
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority reported significant growth in prioritetslån, a bank-issued home loan product, from DKK 50 billion in 2020 to DKK 130 billion in 2025, now comprising nearly 8% of total prioritets- and mortgage lending. The authority is monitoring this trend due to potential impacts on consumer outcomes and the Danish financial system, emphasizing banks' responsibility to ensure these loans align with consumer rules and requirements.
Supervision Risk monitoring & watch points Lending
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2026-02-05•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) reported a decline in average rates for new and renegotiated variable-rate mortgages in Q4 2025, with significant rate disparities among banks. It advised consumers to compare and negotiate mortgage rates, switch banks if necessary, and opt for deposit-guaranteed savings accounts over non-interest-bearing ones.
Data & statistics Lending Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-05•Ghana•Ministry of Finance (Ghana)
Ghana's Ministry of Finance signed an inter-agency agreement to enhance anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing controls in the gold sector, focusing on artisanal and small-scale mining. The agreement, part of the Gold-sector AML/CFT/PF Joint Action Plan, involves multiple agencies and emphasizes legal reform, law enforcement, and financial intelligence, overseen by the Ministry's Mining and Industry Unit.
Policy & regulation Cooperation AML and CFT
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2026-02-05•Mexico•Bank of Mexico
The Bank of Mexico unanimously held the target for the overnight interbank interest rate at 7.00%, pausing its rate-cutting cycle as it assessed a less favorable inflation outlook, upward revisions to headline and core inflation forecasts, fiscal adjustments, exchange-rate developments, weak activity and the degree of monetary restriction already in place. Headline inflation eased to 3.77% in the first fortnight of January 2026 from 3.80% in November 2025, while core inflation rose to 4.47%, and the Board now sees headline inflation converging to the 3% target in the second quarter of 2027.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-05•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails involving several banks, including The Bank of East Asia and China Construction Bank (Asia). The HKMA advises the public that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS or email and urges those affected to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-05•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website impersonating Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) to deceive users into providing login credentials. HKICL clarified that the site is unaffiliated with them and advised the public to verify suspicious communications and report fraud to the police.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-05•Kyrgyzstan•State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets
The State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets in the Kyrgyz Republic clarified compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (OSAGO), noting insurers have paid over KGS 333 million in compensation. The Europrotocol's introduction depends on OSAGO coverage reaching 80% of registered vehicles, with current coverage at 61%. Efforts are ongoing to expand coverage and improve claims procedures.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Other
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2026-02-05•Kyrgyzstan•State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets
The State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets in the Kyrgyz Republic issued a summary of licensing and securities-issuance decisions from January 19 to January 23, 2026, including equity issuance registrations for OJSC Mailuu-Suu Lamp Plant and CJSC Commercial Bank KSB, and the cancellation of shares for OJSC State Customs Infrastructure. Authorisations were granted to entities like Big Crypto LLC as a virtual asset exchange operator and STABLEX LLC for brokerage and trust management.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licensing framework and process
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2026-02-05•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has mandated ERX Co., Ltd. (KuCoin Thailand) to comply with capital maintenance requirements by 12 February 2026, following its failure to resolve a capital deficiency. The SEC also requires ERX to report remediation progress and address board governance issues, including appointing new directors.
Supervision Interventions Capital adequacy
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2026-02-05•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan's Macroeconomic Resilience Working Group reviewed the 2025 monitoring and evaluation results for 15 measures under the resilience strategy. First Deputy Chairman Aliyar Mammadlyarov highlighted achievements and initiatives, with discussions involving key economic and financial stakeholders. Established by the Cabinet of Ministers, the group aims to enhance the socio-economic development strategy for 2022–2026.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Macroprudential policy and tools
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2026-02-05•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission's Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) released its 2026 anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism policy agenda, focusing on enhancing AML tools, supervision, and aligning with Financial Action Task Force standards. Key reforms include account freezing for serious crimes, expanded prohibitions on financing terrorism, AI-driven analysis, and stricter virtual asset regulations, with legislative proposals to the National Assembly in the first half of the year.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities AML and CFT
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2026-02-05•Kazakhstan•Astana Financial Services Authority
The Astana Financial Services Authority outlined its 2026 plans to refine the Astana International Financial Centre regulatory framework, focusing on asset management, FinTech, insurance, and Islamic finance, with further enhancements planned for 2027–2028. Public consultations and market feedback will guide developments, including updates to the Recognition Framework, Tokenisation Framework, and guidance on fitness and propriety.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots
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2026-02-05•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia's latest Monitoring of Sectoral Financial Flows review indicates a 2.4% decrease in incoming payments processed in January 2026, primarily due to lower ruble oil prices, while receipts excluding certain sectors rose by 1.9% driven by consumer demand.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-05•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
Ukraine’s National Commission on Securities and Stock Market and the World Bank reviewed capital market reform plans for 2026–2027, focusing on virtual assets, securitization, municipal bonds, and collective investment institutions. The World Bank pledged support for these reforms, including regulatory clarity and market development initiatives.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Securitization Market development
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2026-02-05•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank imposed a penalty order on IDSG Group B.V. for failing to comply with an information request during an investigation into potential unlicensed activity under the Financial Supervision Act. IDSG's insufficient response led to a EUR 50,000 penalty, and the firm has filed an objection to the order.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-05•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) has set its 2026 supervisory priorities, emphasizing risk-based oversight on financial crime prevention, financial stability, and consumer protection. Key areas include anti-money laundering measures, firms' resilience to stability risks, and ensuring consumer products are appropriate.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit AML and CFT Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-05•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, with The Hong Kong Association of Banks, The Law Society of Hong Kong, and the Estate Agents Authority, announced the expansion of the Payment Arrangements for Property Transactions (PAPT) to include residential properties in Hong Kong's secondary market, effective 28 February 2026. This initiative allows mortgage loan proceeds to be transferred directly to the seller's bank via the interbank electronic payment system, streamlining the process and enabling sellers to receive funds on the completion day.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-05•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
The Taiwan Financial Services Commission reported that as of December 2025, the average non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for 38 domestic banks fell to 0.15%, with the coverage ratio for NPLs rising to 917.43%. Total outstanding loans increased to TWD 44.82 trillion, while NPLs decreased to TWD 66.43 billion, leading the FSC to assess asset quality as manageable and continue requiring banks to enhance asset quality and financial structure.
Data & statistics Asset quality
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2026-02-05•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
The Taiwan Financial Services Commission reported that loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by domestic banks reached NT$10,888.4 billion at the end of December 2025, surpassing the annual growth target. The FSC will continue its program to encourage SME lending in 2026, focusing on supporting working-capital financing and enhancing risk management.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots SME financing
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2026-02-05•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on guidelines requiring annual corporate governance training for directors and key officers of covered companies and SEC accreditation of all training programs. The draft introduces accreditation, reporting and five-year recordkeeping requirements, with penalties of up to PHP 50,000 for specified violations. Comments are due by Feb. 28, 2026.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Corporate governance Compliance Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-05•Bahrain•Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain has initiated a consultation on a proposed Payment Service Requirements Module, aligning with the EU's Payment Services Directive 2 and 3, to update governance, security, and operational standards for payment service providers. The draft includes enhancements in payment services scope, digital token payments, customer fund safeguarding, and proposes changes to e-money wallet limits, with feedback due by 5 March 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing framework and process Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-05•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority revised rules for subscribing to investment fund units with in-kind contributions, reducing the mandatory lock-up from 100% to 51% of received units. The new framework allows limited transfers and pledging of retained units, subject to specific safeguards and approvals. Conditions for eligible in-kind assets include investment suitability and absence of legal disputes, with additional requirements for real estate contributions.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-05•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has introduced a framework for life and property insurance companies to amend licenses for microinsurance. It outlines approval steps, documentation, transparency, due diligence reports, policy management, and compliance with risk-based capital adequacy under the Unified Insurance Law. Companies must secure preliminary approvals, publish objection notices, and align with capital and corporate requirements before proceeding.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing framework and process
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2026-02-05•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has introduced new microinsurance rules, defining it as insurance for low-income individuals with a coverage cap of EGP 390,000. The framework mandates clear policy wording, transparent marketing, flexible premium collection, and technology-enabled distribution, while prohibiting charges beyond premiums and legal fees. Insurers must adhere to specific underwriting, reporting, and claims processing standards and provide ongoing training and financial literacy programs.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements SME financing
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2026-02-05•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has introduced a licensing regime for foreign insurance and reinsurance offices, limiting activities to market study and liaison. Foreign companies must be supervised by an equivalent authority in their home jurisdiction and submit detailed applications, including corporate documents and a business plan. Licensed offices must renew annually, report key changes promptly, and may face removal for non-compliance.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licensing framework and process
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2026-02-05•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority amended rules for investment fund unit subscriptions via in-kind contributions, reducing retention requirements and easing exit conditions. Under Decision No. 9 of 2026, contributors must retain 51% of units for two years or until the fund disposes of the contribution, with transfer restrictions and conditions for eligible contributions. The decision allows pledging units without transfer during the restricted period, requiring notification if listed.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-05•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
The Chile Financial Market Commission fined Compañía de Seguros de Crédito Continental S.A. UF 200 for violating Articles 57 and 58 of the Insurance Law. The company sold at least 124 policies through brokers with cancelled registrations, failing to verify broker authorisation as required.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations Sales and distribution
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2026-02-05•Peru•Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores de Peru
Peru's Superintendency of the Securities Market (SMV) released its Agenda Temprana 2026, outlining six workstreams that may lead to regulatory changes in issuer disclosure, post-trade risk management, and sustainability reporting. Key initiatives include enhancing disclosure of "Hechos de Importancia," aligning frameworks with international standards, and exploring a regulatory sandbox for innovative capital markets models, with a submission of the Ex Ante Regulatory Impact Analysis expected by 30 June 2026.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Fintech and insurtech Regulatory sandbox
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2026-02-05•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) reported significant breaches by an audit firm in its 2022 financial statement audit, particularly concerning related-party loans and going concern assessments. The firm failed to obtain sufficient evidence for a major loan, issued an unqualified audit report, and inadequately addressed deficiencies. The firm accepted the findings and has developed an action plan to mitigate future risks.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Auditing
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2026-02-05•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority imposed a NOK 300,000 penalty on Enter Revisjon AS for extensive breaches of the Norwegian Auditor Act in audits of a publicly subsidized kindergarten. The firm failed to perform necessary audit procedures, lacked professional scepticism, and improperly attested statutory confirmations, linked to misuse of public funds. The penalty considered the firm's 2023 turnover and potential economic benefits from inadequate audits.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Auditing
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2026-02-05•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced measures to enhance reverse mortgage benefits, including increased monthly payouts, reduced upfront costs, and eased primary-residence requirements. Changes effective from March 1, 2026, include a redesigned actuarial model, while from June 1, 2026, exceptions for primary residency and re-subscription by heirs will be introduced.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-05•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported a rise in January 2026 year-on-year headline inflation to 2.0 percent, driven by non-food components, while food inflation eased. The increase remains within the forecast range and below the 3.0 percent full-year target, with expectations for inflation to align with the target in 2026 and 2027.
Monetary policy Monetary policy assessments & outlooks Economic data and developments
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2026-02-05•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) outlined its 2026 policy priorities on financial sector resilience, a contributive financial-services ecosystem, and market deepening with sustainable finance. Key measures include enforcing minimum capital requirements, advancing Islamic finance, enhancing supervisory technology, raising the free-float policy, and developing a Carbon Unit Registry System, alongside projections for bank credit growth and capital market fundraising.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Financial stability and systemic risk Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-05•Burundi•Bank of the Republic of Burundi
The Bank of the Republic of Burundi has migrated its Automated Transfer System to the ISO 20022 standard, enhancing the country's payments ecosystem. This aligns with Burundi's Vision 2040 and 2060, aiming to modernize the financial sector and integrate with regional and international systems. The migration is expected to improve efficiency, security, and interoperability, supporting greater financial inclusion.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-05•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported foreign exchange reserves of USD 604.46 billion at the end of January 2026, an increase of USD 1.90 billion from December, due to reserve management returns and currency exchange rate movements. The bank intervened to stabilize capital flows, with foreign portfolio investors’ holdings and New Taiwan dollar deposits totaling USD 1,297.8 billion, 215% of reserves.
Data & statistics Foreign exchange policy and markets
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2026-02-05•Honduras•Central Bank of Honduras
The Central Bank of Honduras is updating the Consumer Price Index (CPI) base period to December 2025 = 100, incorporating methodological improvements. These changes align with the National Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2023–2024 and international standards. A transition phase is planned to ensure consistent, high-quality results.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-02-05•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released a minority press release featuring Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren's questioning of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Warren focused on consumer affordability, Bessent's role as Chair of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, rising prices for essentials, weakened bank supervision, and urged FSOC to address risks like private credit, noting significant bank exposure.
Other
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2026-02-05•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier has renewed Claude Marx's mandate as Director General for five years starting 5 February 2026, marking his third term. The renewal was formalized by a grand-ducal decree on 23 January 2026, and the announcement includes details on the CSSF Executive Board's composition.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-02-05•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier reported a 3.6% year-on-year decline in 2025 pre-provision and tax profit for Luxembourg credit institutions, totaling EUR 9,431.8 million, with net results down 5.4%. Net interest income decreased by 2.9% due to lower interest rates, while net fee and commission income rose by 2.2%, driven by depositary banks and investment fund growth. The cost-to-income ratio increased to 47.6%, with 14 of 116 banks reporting a loss.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-04•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV) is seeking expressions of interest for the role of insolvency administrator for Liwe Española, S.A., with applications due by 25 February 2026. Candidates must submit a CNMV-prescribed Excel form detailing eligibility, experience, team capacity, and proof of professional liability insurance of at least EUR 4 million.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Recovery and resolution
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2026-02-04•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo hosted an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission for Article IV consultations, discussing macroeconomic developments, financial sector stability, and regulatory reforms, including enhancements in financial supervision and cybersecurity. The IMF mission, led by David Amaglobeli, will remain in Kosovo until 13 February for thematic discussions with central bank staff and other institutions.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Domestic cooperation
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2026-02-04•Dominican Republic•Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported that Governor Héctor Valdez Albizu met with EU Ambassador Raúl Fuentes Milani to discuss macroeconomic conditions and promote trade and investment with the EU. The briefing highlighted financial stability, credible monetary policy, and anchored inflation expectations, with foreign direct investment reaching USD 5,032.3 million in 2025 and inflation at 4.95%, within the target range for 32 months.
Monetary policy Monetary policy assessments & outlooks Economic data and developments
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2026-02-04•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority established an Investor Protection Fund on 1 January 2026 to enhance confidence in the capital market and safeguard investors' rights. The fund includes investment firms and authorised credit institutions under the authority's supervision, with ongoing monitoring and updates provided by the authority.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-02-04•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy's semi-annual report on fraudulent payment transactions for the first half of 2025 indicates a low overall fraud rate of EUR 3 per EUR 100,000 transacted, with varying risk profiles across instruments and channels. Notably, e-money fraud, particularly with prepaid cards, increased, while fraud on instant SEPA credit transfers decreased due to enhanced prevention measures following regulatory changes.
Data & statistics Fraud and scams Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-04•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency announced a financial and economic education event, “Learning with Wanisa: Money Classroom for the Future in Okinawa,” on 14 March 2026 at AEON MALL Okinawa Lycom, as part of Global Money Week 2026. The event will feature stage shows, a mini-lecture series, a quiz session, and an experience booth area.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-02-04•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published its January 2026 Statistical Bulletin, providing comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual economic statistics for Cyprus.
Data & statistics Economic data and developments
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2026-02-04•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England's Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) semi-annual turnover survey for October 2025 shows UK FX turnover at USD 3,850 billion daily, a 5% decrease from April 2025 but a 20% increase from October 2024. FX spot turnover fell to USD 1,059 billion, while FX swaps rose to USD 1,840 billion, with USD/EUR remaining the most traded currency pair at USD 901 billion.
Data & statistics Foreign exchange policy and markets
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2026-02-04•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) plans to enhance banking supervision amid increasing complexity and digitalization, focusing on advanced supervisory technology and high-quality human resources. Key frameworks include the Banking Digital Transformation Blueprint and AI Governance Guidelines, with an emphasis on mitigating digital fraud risks, particularly related to crypto assets.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-04•Ghana•Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana
The Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana mandates strict adherence to investment spread and limit requirements for collective investment schemes, capping foreign securities investments at 20% for locally-focused funds and 70% for those with substantial foreign exposure. Investments must comply with Act 929, be in approved markets, and involve jurisdictions with regulatory agreements with the SEC.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Cross-border payments
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2026-02-04•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) warned claims management companies and law firms in motor finance commission claims to ensure fair fees and prevent multiple representations. The FCA has enforced changes to termination fee policies and addressed misleading advertising, and plans an advertising campaign to warn consumers about motor finance compensation scams.
Supervision Alerts Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-04•Iceland•Central Bank of Iceland
The Central Bank of Iceland’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the seven-day term deposit rate unchanged at 7.25% on 4 Feb 2026, pausing for a second meeting after 75 bp of easing in 2025 as stubborn underlying inflation and elevated expectations outweighed softer growth and a cooling labour market. Operational rates stay at 9.00% (overnight loans), 8.00% (seven-day collateralised loans) and 7.00% (current accounts), and the MPC said further cuts hinge on “clear evidence” of progress toward the 2.5% inflation target.
Monetary policy Policy rate decisions Monetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-04•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported on Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha's visit to Kazakhstan, focusing on international financial center development and cooperation with the Astana International Financial Center and the National Bank of Kazakhstan. Discussions included governance, supervision, risk management, and investment attraction, with plans to expand cooperation through a new memorandum of understanding.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Cross-border cooperation
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2026-02-04•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority and the Indonesian Listed Companies Association discussed capital market integrity reforms, including a policy to raise listed companies’ free float to 15 percent. The reforms aim to enhance transparency, investor base quality, and market balance, with implementation aligned with issuer readiness and market conditions.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Corporate governance
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2026-02-04•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance reported to Parliament on proposed amendments to Law No. 4 of 2023 on Financial Sector Development and Strengthening, aiming to bolster financial system stability and market confidence. The government, with Bank Indonesia, the Financial Services Authority, and the Deposit Insurance Corporation, reviewed the draft and engaged in public consultations, expressing readiness for legislative discussions.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Financial stability and systemic risk Market development
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2026-02-04•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) emphasized strengthening Regional Development Banks through Bank Business Groups (KUB) to boost lending to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and support regional economic growth. OJK also held a regional banking supervision coordination meeting to align oversight and develop strategies for sustainable MSME credit acceleration.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities SME financing
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2026-02-04•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has disqualified former Queensland Senator Claire Mary Moore from managing corporations for four years due to her inadequate management of Warwick Gold Holdings Pty Ltd and Impact Gold Ltd, which entered liquidation in 2024. ASIC also initiated Federal Court proceedings to disqualify the companies’ CEO, David Catsoulis, and restrain Colin Oxlade and Spice Capital Partners Pty Ltd from offering unlicensed financial services.
Enforcement Sanctions & designations Other
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2026-02-04•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has permanently banned Melbourne-based financial adviser Patrick Nong from providing financial services after finding he engaged in misleading conduct by signing documents without client consent, resulting in unauthorized fees. ASIC deemed Nong unfit for the industry due to dishonesty and breach of trust, and his employment and authorisation have been terminated.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions
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2026-02-04•New Zealand•New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority's latest market cleanliness report shows minor improvements in insider trading indicators from 2004 to 2025, with overall market cleanliness remaining stable. The report highlights ongoing efforts to monitor and deter market abuse, citing recent enforcement actions, including insider trading cases involving Heartland Bank Limited and Pushpay.
Supervision Risk monitoring & watch points Market abuse
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2026-02-04•New Zealand•Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's thematic review of risk management at deposit takers found practices generally proportionate to firms’ size and complexity but identified a need for enhanced capability to meet supervisory expectations. The review's insights will inform upcoming guidance under the Deposit Takers Act 2023, with the next review focusing on the general insurance sector.
Supervision Reviews, inspections & stress tests Risk management
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2026-02-04•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) reviewed scams and fraud-related website content across 47 superannuation funds, finding significant gaps in member protection compared to banks, which met over 80% of criteria. ASIC urged trustees to improve online information clarity and actionability, noting that only 19% of super funds clearly defined scams, and highlighted AUD 22 million in super-related scam losses in 2025.
Supervision Alerts Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-04•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission reported that the Markets Disciplinary Panel fined Petra Capital Pty Ltd AUD 205,350 for breaching market integrity rules by misreporting regulatory data on over 3,600 occasions. The firm has paid the penalty, which does not constitute an admission of guilt or liability.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-04•Global•International Monetary Fund
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged the European Commission to boost productivity growth through structural reforms and completion of the EU single market, warning that regulatory barriers and an incomplete market could cost the EU 0.3% of GDP. She proposed measures including regulatory streamlining, deeper energy market integration, and more EU debt issuance, suggesting a single market "czar" and a 2028 deadline for key reforms.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Other
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2026-02-04•British Virgin Islands•British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission has launched a survey to collect stakeholder feedback on its 2025 Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism/Counter Proliferation Financing outreach programme, with responses due by 20 February 2026 to inform future initiatives.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Supervisory data
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2026-02-04•Bermuda•Ministry of Finance (Bermuda)
Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance summarized Premier David Burt’s participation at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, highlighting discussions on AI, investment, and international partnerships. Key engagements included a closed-door roundtable on AI adoption and financial risk management, a session on "intelligent capital" in investment, and meetings with UAE officials to discuss economic cooperation and innovation.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Artificial intelligence Market development
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2026-02-04•Canada•Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) outlined its readiness to oversee upcoming Bank Act amendments targeting consumer fraud and highlighted recent supervisory outcomes, including relief measures for over 144,000 mortgage holders and significant reimbursements and penalties. FCAC also announced a study on bank fees and a proposed Code of Conduct for the Prevention of Economic Abuse, with findings expected in 2026.
Supervision Supervision approach, priorities & toolkit Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-04•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins outlined a policy agenda at AFME’s Annual Financial Services Policy Dinner to reduce regulatory friction in US capital markets, update the foreign issuer regime, and advance on-chain market infrastructure through "Project Crypto" with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The SEC aims to simplify disclosure requirements, refocus shareholder meetings, reform litigation, address international standard-setting challenges, and enhance cross-border regulatory cooperation.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Cross-border cooperation
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2026-02-04•Europe•Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures (MONEYVAL)
MONEYVAL evaluated Serbia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, noting improvements in risk assessment and convictions but highlighting the need for enhanced supervisory effectiveness and financial intelligence use. The report calls for better cross-border asset tracing, stronger domestic coordination on asset recovery, and improved risk-based supervision, particularly for lawyers. Serbia is under regular follow-up with a roadmap of actions to be completed within three years.
Policy & regulation Peer reviews and country evaluations AML and CFT
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2026-02-04•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Democratic Senators, led by Raphael Warnock and Elizabeth Warren, urged Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Russell Vought to rescind the proposed rule ending the Equal Credit Opportunity Act disparate impact test, arguing it would weaken civil rights protections in consumer lending and hinder Special Purpose Credit Programs. They requested a briefing on rescinding efforts by February 10, 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Lending Consumer and investor protection
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2026-02-04•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee released Chairman French Hill's remarks for a hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, focusing on FSOC’s 2025 Annual Report. Hill emphasized the need for a regulatory framework that supports economic growth and highlighted legislative efforts like the Main Street Capital Access Act and the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act to address financial stability and housing supply issues.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-04•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee’s Capital Markets Subcommittee held a hearing to assess the SEC's regulatory and enforcement approach, focusing on accountability, due process, and public confidence. Subcommittee Chair Ann Wagner highlighted concerns over rapid rulemaking, enforcement substituting for clear rules, and limited transparency, suggesting potential legislative actions to strengthen economic analysis, public comment periods, enforcement standards, and SEC decision-making.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Regulatory burden
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2026-02-04•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported a 7.1% year-on-year growth in outstanding mortgage credit for home purchases in December 2025, driven by local currency loans, marking the highest rate since February 2023. Total outstanding mortgage credit reached PEN 74,630 million, with dollarization remaining low at 5.6%.
Data & statistics Lending
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2026-02-04•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that mortgage lending grew 7.1% year on year in February 2026 to PEN 75,447 million, driven mainly by domestic-currency credit. Sol-denominated mortgages rose 8.0% year on year to PEN 71,290 million and 0.6% month on month, while United States dollar loans accounted for 5.5% of total mortgage credit, indicating limited dollarisation.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators
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2026-02-04•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier has released Version 7 of its guidance, now titled “FAQ Crypto-Assets – Undertakings for collective investment”, replacing the former “FAQ Virtual Assets – Undertakings for collective investment”.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Fintech and insurtech Regulatory burden
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2026-02-04•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury outlined the Financial Stability Oversight Council's 2025 agenda, emphasizing economic growth and security with a focus on Treasury markets, cybersecurity, regulatory modernization, and artificial intelligence. Key initiatives include strengthening market resilience, enhancing cybersecurity measures, modernizing supervision to reduce burdens on community banks, and promoting responsible AI use.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-04•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has withdrawn its 2024 proposed rulemaking on "Event Contracts" and the 2025 staff advisory, citing confusion and uncertainty. Chairman Michael S. Selig announced plans for a new rulemaking based on the Commodity Exchange Act, without specifying a timeline.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-04•Cayman Islands•Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issued an industry notice detailing fee revisions for mutual and private funds under the Mutual Funds Act and Private Funds Act, effective 1 January 2026, with increased annual and sub-fund fees and a transition to a consolidated payment system by 2027. Funds must settle any fee shortfalls by 15 February 2026, with no penalties on unpaid incremental increases until after this date.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Licensing and supervisory fees
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2026-02-04•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania (BNR) issued a warning about a fraudulent document circulating online under its branding, falsely titled “Increased danger regarding legal security – Power of attorney with total authority.” BNR clarified it did not issue or authorize the document, which misuses real names and functions within the bank, and urged the public to disregard and not distribute it, noting that such actions may constitute criminal offences.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams