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2026-02-02•Canada•Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada launched a national advertising campaign, "Making the most of your money," to assist Canadians in managing finances and navigating economic challenges, featuring tools like a Mortgage Calculator and Budget Planner, and promoting consumer rights with federally regulated financial institutions. The campaign, running until March 31, aims to enhance financial decision-making and resilience.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-02-02•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approved Asas Makeen Real Estate Development and Investment Company's capital increase from SAR 100 million to SAR 300 million through issuing bonus shares, funded by transferring SAR 200 million from retained earnings. An extraordinary general assembly must be held within six months, and the company must comply with all regulatory requirements.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-02-02•Middle East•Arab Monetary Fund
The Arab Monetary Fund, UAE Ministry of Finance, and IMF hosted the 10th Arab Public Finance Forum in Dubai, focusing on enhancing macroeconomic resilience through fiscal policy and institutional strengthening. Director General Dr. Fahad M. Alturki emphasized the forum's role in evaluating a decade of fiscal dialogue and fostering cooperation among Arab nations amid global economic changes.
Policy & regulation Cooperation
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2026-02-02•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
H.E. Hamid Al Zaabi, President of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force, emphasized the importance of enhancing regional and international cooperation against fraud-related crimes at the Second Arab Fraud Combating Summit in Luxor, Egypt, advocating for integration of anti-fraud measures within broader anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks.
Policy & regulation Cooperation AML and CFT Fraud and scams
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2026-02-02•San Marino•Central Bank of San Marino
The Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino updated its 2019 analysis to cover the entire financial system, highlighting macroeconomic, public finance, and supervised-sector developments. The paper connects banking sector progress to the Financial System Strategy, outlining priorities for resolving issues and aligning with European regulations. It offers strategic directions and policy recommendations for institutions to consolidate achievements and prepare for European integration and increased competition.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Financial stability and systemic risk Market development
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2026-02-02•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance highlighted the European Investment Bank's (EIB) strategic role in Greece's investment plans, noting over EUR 16 billion in allocations, including a record EUR 3.5 billion in 2025. Key focus areas include infrastructure, energy, defence, and housing, with a technical assistance agreement for Greek defence projects anticipated in March 2026.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Other
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2026-02-02•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania reported an increase in international reserves for January 2026, with foreign exchange reserves rising to EUR 65.812 billion and total reserves, including gold, reaching EUR 80.033 billion. Inflows amounted to EUR 4.796 billion, while outflows were EUR 3.784 billion, with February 2026 public debt payments estimated at EUR 1.259 billion.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-02•Monaco•Ministry of Finance & Economy (Monaco)
The Monaco Ministry of Finance and Economy confirmed ongoing implementation of the FATF action plan, with FATF adopting Monaco’s first two progress reports and a third report being prepared for the next FATF Plenary. The Coordination and Monitoring Committee, chaired by Minister of State Christophe Mirmand, reviewed recent monitoring exchanges and discussed reforms under the 2025–27 National Strategy to exit the FATF grey list and prepare for a future MONEYVAL evaluation.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots AML and CFT
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2026-02-02•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain released its January 2026 official reference interest rates for variable-rate mortgages, with the one-year Euribor at 2.245%, slightly down from December. Additional rates include the one-week Euribor at 1.895% and the five-year interest rate swap at 2.540%. The one-year Mibor remains at 2.245% for pre-2000 operations despite its removal from the official list for new use.
Monetary policy Monetary policy instruments & operations Financial and market indicators Monetary data
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2026-02-02•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority is participating in a working session led by the Ministry of Health to discuss the implementation of Universal Health Insurance and the media's role in public education on the program. The session, chaired by the Minister of Health, includes TIRA's Commissioner of Insurance and representatives from various related directorates and institutions.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Other
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2026-02-02•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission hosted its third broker forum, focusing on compliance, market development, and financial innovation, with over 600 participants. The forum featured a panel on regulatory and commercial implications of finfluencers, and discussions on the Integrated Fund Platform, IPO sponsor conduct, and client onboarding controls.
Policy & regulation Other
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2026-02-02•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails targeting banks like The Bank of East Asia and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA stressed that banks won't send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information, advising affected individuals to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-02•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission issued a cease and desist order against Fidelity Capital Investment Group and Yepbit Exchange PTY. Limited for unauthorized investment activities, citing Securities Regulation Code violations. The order aims to protect the public from potential losses, as these entities falsely claimed registration with the Australian Government and lack necessary SEC Philippines registration and licenses.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-02•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam hosted the Economic and Investment Outlook 2026, focusing on geopolitical fragmentation, transformative technologies like artificial intelligence, and their implications for international cooperation and market vulnerabilities. Discussions emphasized monitoring opportunities and risks, with a presentation on economic policy uncertainty's impact on global supply chains and a panel on resilience strategies and technology-related risks.
Other
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2026-02-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission announced that the Korea Exchange will launch an AI-driven stock market monitoring system on 3 February 2026 to enhance early detection of market manipulation and unfair trading. Developed from comprehensive measures by the Financial Services Commission, Financial Supervisory Service, and Korea Exchange, this system uses trained data to monitor cyber trends and flag high-risk stocks for further examination.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Market abuse Artificial intelligence
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2026-02-02•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) released its Economic Bulletin for Q4 2025, noting a record 92,818 regulated participants, a 3.4% increase from 2024. The bulletin highlights a 27.3% rise in registered securities investment advisers and BRL 980.9bn in securities issuance, marking the second-highest annual volume. The total regulated market is valued at BRL 50.75tn, with significant growth in the investment fund industry.
Data & statistics Activity and performance reporting
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2026-02-02•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) released its January 2026 deliverables, highlighting a decree updating its regimental structure under Resolution CVM 239 and technical guidance for market participants. The CVM issued stop orders against Capitalist LTD and the Onil or OnilX group for irregular operations and provided guidance on leverage in Financial Investment Funds and securities advisory activities. Additional updates include a new investment-fund dataset on the CVM Open Data Portal and upcoming investor-education initiatives like Global Money Week 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Organizational structure
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2026-02-02•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has implemented a Regulation standardizing ownership structure requirements and approval procedures for significant participation in capital and commodity markets, with compliance required by 1 February 2027.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Corporate governance
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2026-02-02•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has summoned firms over recurring insider offence suspicions related to large equity transactions, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to market sounding regulations and proper documentation. The authority reported several suspected insider trading cases to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and stressed that pre-consent disclosures must not reveal issuer or transaction details.
Supervision Interventions Market abuse
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2026-02-02•Nigeria•Central Bank of Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria released its CBN Fintech Report, highlighting regulatory and infrastructure challenges and proposing policy pathways to enhance fintech supervision, digital public infrastructure, and financial integrity. Key initiatives include a CBN–fintech engagement forum, a Single Regulatory Window, expanded regulatory sandbox, and pilots for regional regulatory passporting, with sequenced action points outlined over three phases.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Fintech and insurtech Financial inclusion
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2026-02-02•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission announced the release of the Ministry of Finance Decision 155/QD-BTC, listing 2025 legal normative documents that are no longer in effect. This decision is effective from the date of signature.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Other
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2026-02-02•Solomon Islands•Central Bank of the Solomon Islands
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands has issued an alert regarding "F-Mobile," identified as a fraudulent pyramid scheme not licensed to operate in the country, urging the public to avoid engaging with it and report any approaches to authorities. The scheme promises high returns through recruitment rather than legitimate business activities, displaying typical pyramid scheme characteristics.
Supervision Alerts Fraud and scams
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2026-02-02•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's survey for Q4 2025 shows that Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises' (SMEs) credit conditions remained broadly stable, with 70% perceiving banks' credit approval stance as "similar" or "easier" compared to six months prior. The survey, conducted by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, involved approximately 2,500 SMEs, but results may fluctuate due to small sub-sample sizes.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-02•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury announced a £11 billion lending package from five UK banks to support small and mid-sized enterprises in investment and international expansion. NatWest, HSBC UK, Barclays, Lloyds, and Santander will provide the funds, with UK Export Finance guaranteeing up to 80% of eligible loans. The package includes advisory support from banks' relationship managers and UKEF's regional Export Finance Managers.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots SME financing
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2026-02-02•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority issued two board decisions to enhance microenterprise support and financial inclusion. Decision No. 1 of 2026 increases the microfinance funding cap from EGP 266,000 to EGP 292,000, while Decision No. 2 raises the microinsurance coverage limit from EGP 312,500 to EGP 390,000. These changes aim to improve access to funding and insurance for micro, small, and medium enterprises, which saw non-banking finance reach EGP 95.7bn by end-2025.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements SME financing
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2026-02-02•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force President Hamid Al Zaabi emphasized the importance of enhancing regional and international cooperation to combat fraud-related crimes at the Second Arab Fraud Combating Summit in Luxor, Egypt, advocating for the integration of anti-fraud measures within broader frameworks for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Policy & regulation Cooperation AML and CFT Fraud and scams
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2026-02-02•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The Abu Dhabi Global Market's Financial Services Regulatory Authority issued an alert regarding misleading regulatory claims by Mount Nico Corp Ltd, trading as "MKT Investing", clarifying that the firm is not regulated or licensed by the FSRA. The FSRA advised investors to verify a firm's authenticity and Financial Services Permission through its Public Register before engaging in any Regulated Activities in ADGM.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-02•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
The Chile Financial Market Commission issued Circular Letter No. 2,368, amending asset laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing prevention requirements for CMF-supervised entities. The changes align CMF rules with the Financial Analysis Unit's Circular Letter No. 62 and update several chapters of the Updated Compilation of Banking Regulations. Amendments were coordinated with the Financial Analysis Unit and published on the CMF website.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements AML and CFT
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2026-02-02•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has authorized AK Jensen Norway AS to provide specified crypto-asset services in Norway under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), effective 2 February 2026. This permission, aligned with Norway’s Crypto-Assets Act, covers order reception, transmission, and portfolio management of crypto-assets, contingent on the firm's existing investment firm authorization. Additional crypto-asset services would require separate authorization under MiCA.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-02-02•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, Finanstilsynet, announced its 2026 Solvency II reporting relief, stating no life or non-life insurers are exempt from quarterly reporting. Nine life insurers and 14 non-life insurers must report item-by-item, with specific exemptions possible for three firms. No Norwegian captive insurers qualify for annual reporting exemptions, though firms with relief must provide information upon request.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Regulatory reporting
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2026-02-02•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway fined York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC NOK 100,000 for breaching the Norwegian disclosure obligation. York Capital failed to notify the market of a share sale in Bluenord ASA that crossed the 5% threshold within the required timeframe. The breach was deemed negligent due to inadequate procedures tailored to Norwegian requirements.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Market abuse
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2026-02-02•Global•International Monetary Fund
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva outlined a fiscal reform agenda for Arab economies, focusing on rebuilding fiscal buffers, enhancing public spending efficiency, and strengthening fiscal institutions amid rising debt vulnerabilities. She emphasized the need for credible fiscal frameworks, domestic revenue mobilisation, and reforms to enable private-sector growth, with IMF support through policy advice, financing, and capacity development.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities
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2026-02-02•Palestine•Palestine Capital Market Authority
The Palestine Capital Market Authority has authorized Global Securities Company to trade in non-regulated foreign exchanges (forex) after meeting technical and legal requirements. This approval, following an assessment of the firm's systems and compliance, increases the number of licensed firms for this activity to four. The Authority advises investors to engage only with licensed entities listed on its official website.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-02-02•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) issued an alert regarding Mount Nico Corp Ltd, trading as "MKT Investing", clarifying that it is not regulated or licensed by the FSRA. The FSRA advised investors to verify a firm's authenticity and Financial Services Permission through the FSRA Public Register before engaging in any Regulated Activities in ADGM.
Supervision Alerts Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-02•Kuwait•Central Bank of Kuwait
The Central Bank of Kuwait has launched the Kuwait Dispute Management System (KDMS) as part of phase two of the Kuwait National Payments System project. KDMS facilitates electronic dispute resolution for financial transactions within Kuwait's national payment systems, operating securely over the CBK-NET VPN and adhering to ISO 20022 standards. This follows the introduction of the Kuwait Automated Clearing House, with additional systems planned for future phases.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Complaints and dispute resolution Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced a consent order by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Matthew Clark for misappropriation and kickback schemes, requiring him to pay USD 7,709,509 in restitution and USD 6,532,360 in disgorgement, and permanently banning him from trading and CFTC registration. This resolves all claims from the CFTC's February 2022 complaint, with Clark also facing related criminal charges and a prison term.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Fraud and scams
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2026-02-01•Bahrain•Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain hosted Bermuda’s Premier David Burt to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in financial and banking matters, focusing on Bahrain’s financial services progress and regulatory development. Both parties committed to ongoing collaboration to support economic and financial development.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Other
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2026-02-01•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has unveiled an accelerated reform agenda for the capital market, featuring eight "quick action plans" to enhance liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence. Key measures include raising the minimum free float requirement for listed issuers to 15%, strengthening domestic institutional investors, tightening transparency on beneficial ownership, and preparing for the demutualization of the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Market development
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2026-02-01•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to sell "sensitive AI chips" to the UAE after reports of a UAE figure acquiring a 49% stake in Trump's crypto company. She called for senior officials to testify before Congress on potential national security concerns and personal profit from these transactions.
Other
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2026-02-01•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority, SGBV and Algérie Clearing introduced an exceptional 2026-2028 waiver of IPO or listing fees for "Startup"-labelled companies raising up to DZD 500 million through the Growth segment of the Algiers Stock Exchange.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Licence approval
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2026-02-01•Dominican Republic•Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported that foreign direct investment reached USD 5,032.3 million at the end of 2025, an 11.3% increase from 2024, driven by tourism and energy sectors. Broader external sector strength was noted with significant increases in remittances, total exports, and tourism receipts, contributing to foreign currency inflows exceeding USD 47,300 million and supporting exchange rate stability.
Data & statistics Balance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-01•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, met with William Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, on 1 February 2026.
Other
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2026-02-01•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements published a working paper indicating that increased passive index fund ownership in a borrower's shareholder base leads to higher syndicated loan spreads, as banks demand more compensation due to weakened shareholder oversight and increased monitoring costs. The study, using US public-firm data and Russell index reconstitutions, shows that passive ownership increases correlate with tighter financial covenants and more intensive bank monitoring.
Research Lending
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2026-02-01•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements released a paper examining how US dollar funding conditions affect global house prices and mortgage credit through non-US banks. The study finds that US dollar appreciation leads to larger declines in mortgage lending and house prices in countries with higher exposure to dollar funding. It highlights that dollar co-dependence significantly drives cross-country synchronisation of house prices and mortgage credit, while common-lender concentration does not.
Research Cross-border payments Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has published its 2026 procurement plan. It covers planned goods, services, works and consultant engagements for headquarters operations, the Abidjan and Lagos information centres, and AML/CFT programme delivery, including office infrastructure, IT, maintenance, training, evaluation and outreach. The plan also sets out procurement methods and planned timelines for individual items.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots AML and CFT
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa is seeking an individual consultant to build a SharePoint-based internal intranet on Microsoft 365. The three-month assignment covers work plan management, internal communication, document management and workflow automation. Applications will be assessed on qualifications and experience, with a 70 out of 100 minimum score and a 2 March 2026 deadline.
Institutional development Technology & data transformation AML and CFT Outsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has published a notice to recruit a service provider driver for the ECOWAS Permanent Representation in Senegal. The Dakar-based role pays XOF 3,600,000 a year and requires at least four years of similar experience, a category B licence and a minimum qualifying score of 70 out of 100 for shortlisting. Applications close on February 28, 2026.
Institutional development Workforce & recruitment Hiring and recruitment
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa has opened an expressions of interest process to update its database and create shortlists of intellectual service providers for GIABA, EGDC and the Permanent Representation. The call spans 13 service areas, including translation, finance, audit, legal and procurement support, and is open to firms, agencies and individual consultants. Expressions of interest are due by 14 March 2026 at 17:00 GMT.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots AML and CFT Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa is seeking expressions of interest from radio and television stations in 12 West African states for its GIABA Media Hour AML/CFT awareness campaign. Applicants must meet ECOWAS procurement rules, have operated for at least two years and show at least two similar assignments in the past five years. Expressions of interest are due by 03 March 2026, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit detailed offers.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa is seeking an individual consultant to build an internal SharePoint intranet on Microsoft 365. The system is meant to centralize work planning, alerts, collaboration and document management while meeting GIABA's security and governance requirements. The consultancy will run for three months, and applications close on 05 March 2026.
Institutional development Technology & data transformation AML and CFT Outsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has launched a call for an IT Assistant for its Abidjan Information Centre, offering a one-year full-time consultancy at USD 12000 per year. The role focuses on user support, IT maintenance, network and cybersecurity support, and technical assistance for events and training. Applications close on 09 March 2026, with the top three candidates above the 70-point threshold to be interviewed.
Institutional development Workforce & recruitment Hiring and recruitment
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has opened a search for an administrative assistant for its Abidjan Information Center. The full-time one-year role pays USD 12,000 per year and may be renewed based on funding and performance. Applications close on 09 March 2026, with candidates assessed on qualifications, relevant experience and language proficiency.
Institutional development Workforce & recruitment Hiring and recruitment
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2026-02-01•Sri Lanka•Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka seeks an IT consultant for the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme under the World Bank-supported Financial Sector Safety Net Strengthening Project, with expressions of interest due by 23 February 2026.
Institutional development Procurement Outsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-01•Sri Lanka•Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released a LKR 2,000 commemorative currency note for its 75th anniversary, which circulates as legal tender and features advanced security and accessibility elements.
Monetary policy Other Currency and cash management
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2026-02-01•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury, with the Bank of England, FCA, and Payment Systems Regulator, released the Payments Forward Plan, a three-year UK payments roadmap, including digital assets. Key initiatives involve consolidating the Payment Systems Regulator into the FCA, modernising payments services law, and developing next-generation retail payments infrastructure. The plan outlines milestones for Open Banking and stablecoin regulations, with consultations and policy statements scheduled through 2028.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-01•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority extended the deadline by six months for insurance and reinsurance brokers and certain insurance service firms to meet minimum capital requirements. Firms must submit a staged timetable for capital increases within one month and are restricted from distributing cash dividends until compliance, unless a no-objection is issued. Minimum capital is EGP 5 million for brokerage firms and EGP 3 million for service firms, with compliance required by June 2026.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Capital adequacy
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2026-02-01•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has established a unified framework for supervising government insurance funds, mandating registration, pre-commencement inspections, and ongoing oversight. The framework includes governance, internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting requirements, with FRA intervention possible if violations or risks arise. Existing funds must comply with the new rules within one year.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Supervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-01•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority released its January 2026 disclosure on share buyback programmes and liquidity contracts, detailing transactions on the Casablanca and Paris markets. The report includes trading volumes, weighted-average prices, and price limits for programmes running until 2027, with specific parameters for BCP's buyback and liquidity contract.
Data & statistics Financial and market indicators Supervisory data
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2026-02-01•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) launched a contactless electronic payment service allowing merchants to use smartphones and tablets as acceptance points via Soft POS applications. This aims to expand electronic payment infrastructure, reduce costs for payment service providers, and integrate small enterprises into the electronic payment ecosystem. The service supports various contactless cards with secure PIN entry and follows a successful pilot with a transaction limit of EGP 600.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-02-01•Australia•Department of Treasury (Australia)
Australia's Department of the Treasury released a consultation paper on a Sustainable Financial Product Labelling framework to enhance comparability for retail investors and mitigate greenwashing risks. It outlines design options across scope, consumer-facing disclosures, thresholds, and evidentiary assessment, including mandatory disclosure documents and minimum aligned-asset thresholds. Feedback will guide policy development, targeting implementation in 2027.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-01-31•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) appointed acting Board of Commissioners members, effective 31 January 2026, to ensure leadership continuity and regulatory function performance. Friderica Widyasari Dewi and Hasan Fawzi were designated to key roles, with OJK also planning to refine policies and strategies in response to sector developments.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-01-31•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance, with economic ministries and financial authorities, reaffirmed its commitment to financial stability and capital market reforms, highlighting GDP growth, controlled inflation, and robust banking indicators. Key reforms include accelerating stock exchange demutualisation, increasing the minimum free float to 15%, enhancing transparency and governance, firm action against stock price manipulation, and ongoing capital market reforms.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Financial stability and systemic risk Market development
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2026-01-31•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will remain operational during the partial federal government shutdown, ensuring continued federal insurance for credit union accounts. The NCUA advises credit unions to prepare for potential impacts, especially for federal employee members, by ensuring policy flexibility, planning for service interruptions, and communicating response plans, while considering options like special short-term loans and payment flexibility.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Liquidity risk Operational risk and resilience
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2026-01-31•Qatar•Qatar Financial Centre
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced incentives and on-site support at Web Summit Qatar to expedite company set-up for firms entering or expanding in Qatar. Benefits include waived registration and annual fees for three years and potential tax credits for firms selecting approved technology activities. The initiative features a one-stop-shop model for regulatory procedures and corporate banking support from Qatar National Bank and Doha Bank.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Market development
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2026-01-31•Turkmenistan•Ministry of Finance (Turkmenistan)
Turkmenistan's Ministry of Finance announced President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's approval of measures to modernize the banking system and support financial technologies under the "Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for 2026–2028." A State Program for digital economy development was also presented, focusing on AI strategy, technology enhancement, and specialist training, with the President signing the resolution to advance these initiatives.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Fintech and insurtech Artificial intelligence
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2026-01-31•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine SEC filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land Holdings Corp. for market manipulation, insider trading, and misleading disclosures. The complaint cites violations of the Securities Regulation Code, including false statements and price manipulation. The SEC's investigation found discrepancies in financial disclosures and alleged insider trading, previously leading to actions against E-Value Phils., Inc. for unreliable valuation reports.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Market abuse
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2026-01-31•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine SEC now chairs the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), focusing on the ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030 and the "RISE" agenda. Key initiatives include developing an ASEAN Code of Conduct for External Verifiers in Sustainable Finance, expanding the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, and establishing an ACMF Knowledge Network. The SEC hosted the first in-person ASEAN Taxonomy Board meeting and plans further ACMF events throughout the year.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Market development
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2026-01-31•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported that Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha participated in a visit to Switzerland to enhance bilateral cooperation and gain insights for Vietnam's International Financial Center. Meetings with Swiss officials and the Swiss National Bank focused on inflation control, risk management, and financial stability, with agreements to share experiences and promote trade and investment, including green and digital finance.
Policy & regulation Cooperation
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2026-01-31•Asia•ASEAN
The Philippines SEC now chairs the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum, launching a "RISE" agenda on Regional integration, Inclusivity, Sustainable finance, and collaborative Enforcement, aligned with the ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030. Key initiatives include developing an ASEAN Code of Conduct for External Verifiers in Sustainable Finance and expanding the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Regional Assessment.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Climate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-01-31•Türkiye•Central Bank of Türkiye
The Central Bank of Türkiye has tightened macroprudential limits by reducing the eight-week growth limit for foreign currency loans to 0.5% and introducing a 2% limit for consumer overdraft accounts, aiming to support a tight monetary policy stance and enhance macro-financial stability.
Monetary policy Monetary policy instruments & operations Monetary policy decisions and developments Financial stability and systemic risk
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2026-01-30•Italy•Ministry of Finance (Italy)
Italy's Ministry of Finance shared Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti's remarks on Standard & Poor’s reaffirmation of Italy’s BBB+ rating and the upgrade of its outlook to positive, highlighting the country's ongoing trajectory of increased credibility.
Monetary policy Other Economic data and developments
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2026-01-30•Uzbekistan•Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and JPMorgan Chase Bank reached a preliminary agreement to cooperate on developing the derivatives market and establishing a local hedging institution, with JPMorgan offering support in market trading, training, regulatory alignment, and new hedging instruments.
Policy & regulation Cooperation
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2026-01-30•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released Deputy Governor Paolo Angelini's welcome address for its conference on "The reform of collective asset management regulations" held at the Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Conference Center in Rome.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Other
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2026-01-30•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission approved the registration of OPEN OCEAN, a closed-ended real estate investment fund by OHUASI INVESTMENT, allocating at least 75% of assets to real estate and up to 25% to securities and related instruments, with Banco Millennium Atlântico as depositary.
Supervision Authorisations & approvals Licence approval
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2026-01-30•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission participated in the ceremony announcing winners of the Fernando Aguiar Prize, which supports financial literacy through recognition of outstanding research in insurance and related fields.
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-01-30•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced new leadership for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, appointing Demetrios Logothetis as chairman and naming Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton as board members, with George Botic continuing as a member and acting chairman until Logothetis is sworn in. The SEC emphasized the PCAOB's Sarbanes-Oxley mandate and acknowledged the service of departing members Christina Ho, Kara Stein, and Anthony Thompson.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined ten exchange offices in Bishkek KGS 55,000 each for breaching national legislation and the bank's regulations.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Regional Capacity Development Center for the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia, conducted a workshop in Bishkek on financial programming and macroeconomic analysis for government agencies, featuring interdepartmental discussions and a panel on economic development achievements.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Capacity building
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic extended the suspension of the 2022 measures on "Temporary Decisions in the Field of Foreign Currency Exchange Transactions" until 1 August 2026, as per its 29 January 2026 resolution.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Foreign exchange policy and markets
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Batken office conducted a "Financial Literacy" lecture for students, focusing on prudent financial management, risk protection, and fraud prevention, as part of a presidential decree recognizing Eldik Bank as the successor of the "culture of savings."
Financial literacy & education Financial literacy and education
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined an exchange bureau in Manas KGS 55,000 for breaching Kyrgyz legislation and the bank's regulations.
Enforcement Investigations & enforcement actions Unlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency released minutes from the Financial Services Council’s Working Group on sustainability disclosure, detailing a draft report for phased disclosure requirements for Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market issuers and a new assurance framework. The draft maintains the current deadline for annual securities reports, proposes a registration-based model for assurance providers, and outlines oversight and liability measures, with the FSA planning system development and legal revisions.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Disclosures
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has introduced a "Financial Business Bulk Search Function" on its website, enabling users to verify the licensing status of financial business operators across industries to prevent fraudulent investment solicitations.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Licence approval
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) has updated its list of 350 institutional investors that have accepted the Japan Stewardship Code as of 31 December 2025, with 282 accepting the Third Revision (2025). The list includes 6 trust banks, 218 investment trusts and advisory companies, 26 insurers, 88 pension funds, and 12 others, with expectations for investors to disclose acceptance and related policies on their websites.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Corporate governance
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2026-01-30•Uzbekistan•Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with De La Rue International Limited to discuss 2026 cash circulation trends, focusing on cash lifecycle, banknote design, anti-counterfeiting technologies, and cash management amid expanding digital payments.
Policy & regulation Cooperation Currency and cash management
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2026-01-30•Indonesia•OJK
Mirza Adityaswara has resigned as Deputy Chair of the Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) Board of Commissioners, with the resignation to be processed under Law No. 21/2011 and Law No. 4/2023. OJK stated the resignation will not impact its regulatory and supervisory functions, with interim arrangements ensuring continuity.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan's Working Paper estimates Japan's trend inflation using a trend-cycle Bayesian VAR decomposition, revealing subdued trend inflation due to lowered medium- to long-term inflation expectations and subdued real income growth relative to labour productivity and supply from the 2000s to early 2010s. The paper emphasizes the importance of monitoring inflation expectations and structural factors for assessing Japan’s long-run inflation trend.
Research
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2026-01-30•United States•The White House
President Donald J. Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, with endorsements highlighting his experience and priorities such as enhancing transparency and accountability. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott plans a timely confirmation process, stressing the importance of Federal Reserve independence.
Institutional development Leadership change & appointments Leadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency's Tohoku Finance Bureau has requested financial measures for Aomori Prefecture due to heavy snowfall starting 21 January 2026.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency released updated data on how financial institutions are managing changes in loan conditions due to US tariff measures, with detailed reports available for banks and cooperative financial institutions as of December Reiwa 7. The agency also provides historical data on loan condition changes related to COVID-19.
Data & statistics Lending
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2026-01-30•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro held its third Steering Committee meeting for the Needs Assessment project, confirming progress towards aligning with European System of Central Banks and Eurosystem standards. The project, running from September 2025 to June 2026, aims to assess current arrangements, identify improvements, and set reform priorities, with expert recommendations to be consolidated into a roadmap and action plan.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Other
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2026-01-30•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority released draft amendments to rules on the Investor Protection Fund, covering membership, contributions, compensation claims, and member supervision, and initiated a public consultation without a specified deadline.
Policy & regulation Rules & requirements Regulatory reporting
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2026-01-30•Mexico•Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico)
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit announced that the Financial Intelligence Unit received the CAMPUS GAFILAT 2025 award for leadership in regional capacity building and training against money laundering and terrorist financing. The award, presented at GAFILAT's 52nd meeting in Guatemala, highlights Mexico's strategic use of training tools and coordination across sectors.
Other Capacity building
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2026-01-30•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank will implement organizational changes to its Monetary Department on 1 February 2026, abolishing the External Economic Relations Division, reallocating its functions, and establishing a new International Organisations Unit. These changes, approved by the Bank Board on 11 December 2025, align with recommendations from the CNB's first external review of its monetary policy framework.
Institutional development Mandate & organizational structure Organizational structure
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2026-01-30•Pakistan•State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan has instructed Saturday-opening branches of commercial banks to extend hours on 31 January 2026 for over-the-counter payments of government duties and taxes, following a Federal Board of Revenue request. Banks must also ensure uninterrupted online payment services to support government transactions.
Policy & regulation Implementation, projects & pilots Payments and payment systems
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2026-01-30•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission, represented by Executive Administrator Edna Mascarenhas, participated in the Executive Leadership Roundtable Angola to discuss leadership and corporate governance in the digital era, focusing on digital transformation, cyber-risk management, and AI adoption.
Institutional development Cooperation & capacity building Other
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2026-01-30•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV) released a financial stability note assessing 2025 market developments, highlighting increased market activity and risks from geopolitical uncertainty. Spanish collective investment institutions' exposure to technology-related issuers averaged 9.7% of assets, with significant allocations to artificial intelligence and the "Magnificent Seven."
Research Financial stability and systemic risk Market risk and volatility Geopolitical risk
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2026-01-30•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Coordination Working Group between the Bank of Italy, Consob, and Ivass issued Document No. 10, guiding the accounting treatment of amounts due from policyholders for insurers' advance stamp duty payments on life insurance policies classified as financial liabilities. This guidance addresses issues from the Italian 2025 Budget Law, requiring annual stamp duty payments and a four-year plan for previous accruals, with recovery from policyholders only upon policy maturity or surrender, and emphasizes the need for adequate disclosure in financial reporting.
Policy & regulation Guidance & interpretation Accounting and financial reporting
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2026-01-30•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance announced that Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris will visit Zagreb to strengthen economic ties with Croatia and discuss key European Union financial initiatives with Croatian leaders.
Other Cross-border cooperation
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2026-01-30•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority will appoint an acting President Director of the Indonesia Stock Exchange following Iman Rachman's resignation, ensuring operational stability. The authority outlined a reform agenda to enhance transparency, increase the minimum free float requirement, pursue demutualisation, and strengthen governance, aiming to address MSCI concerns by May 2026.
Policy & regulation Reform agendas & priorities Leadership change and appointments