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2026-09-22•Puerto Rico•Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico restricted Banex chairman and sole shareholder Luis A. Gasparini Sr. from controlling bank funds or disposing of assets allegedly financed with depositor money. The complaint seeks at least USD 13.78 million in restitution, USD 800,000 in fines and his removal and disqualification. The proposed sanctions remain subject to an administrative hearing on Oct. 6, 2026.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCorporate governanceRegulatory reportingCapital adequacy
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2026-09-22•Czech Republic•Ministry of Finance (Czech Republic)
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance has formalized the appointments of Giorgos Karatzias as chair and Loukas Lagoudis as vice chair of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Their appointments have been effective since Sept. 15, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-09-22•Puerto Rico•Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico immediately revoked Banex International Bank’s license, ordered it to cease operations and placed it into receivership and liquidation after finding it insolvent. The regulator cited more than USD 24 million in untraceable funds, capital funded with depositors’ money and extensive related-party receivables. It also proposed USD 534,000 in administrative fines, subject to adjudication.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCapital adequacyRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-09-22•Puerto Rico•Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico ordered Banex International Bank into liquidation and appointed Driven P.S.C. as receiver after finding it insolvent. The regulator cited USD 46.9 million in depositor obligations against USD 10.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, more than USD 24 million in unverified in transit funds and extensive related party receivables. The receiver will take control of the institution, recover and liquidate assets, and administer depositor and creditor claims.
SupervisionInterventionsCapital adequacyRegulatory reportingConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-22•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The maximum ruble deposit rate among Russia’s 10 largest household deposit takers rose to 13.01% in the second 10 days of September from 12.95% in the first 10 days, according to the Bank of Russia.
Data & statisticsRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-22•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported slower corporate credit growth but faster consumer lending in August, while mortgage growth remained broadly stable. Government-subsidized loans reached about 56% of mortgages, and banking sector net profit held at RUB 440 billion.
Data & statisticsLendingActivity and performance reportingCredit risk
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2026-09-22•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson outlined efforts to make discount window borrowing faster through streamlined collateral processes, automation and closer coordination with the Federal Home Loan Banks. More than 60% of loan requests now use Discount Window Direct. Rapid same-day lending against Treasury securities can reduce forced sales and support broader funding market functioning.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsLiquidity riskFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-22•Cyprus•Ministry of Finance (Cyprus)
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance formalized the appointments of George Karatzias as CySEC chairman and Loukas Lagoudis as vice chairman. Their appointments have been effective since Sept. 15, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-09-22•Global•World Bank
The World Bank projects Tunisia’s growth will slow to 2.3 percent in 2026 and average 2.1 percent in 2027-2028. It warns that water scarcity could reduce GDP by 6.4 percent and eliminate at least 30 percent of agricultural jobs by 2050 without investment and governance reforms.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable financeNature-related risk
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2026-09-22•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority reported a 14.3% rise in supervised insurers’ production, net profit of EUR 653 million and Solvency Capital Requirement coverage of 211% in 2025. Pension fund assets grew 2.9% to EUR 19.9 billion, while contributions rose 43.7% and defined benefit funding levels improved. Market volatility, catastrophe protection gaps and digital operational risks remain key concerns.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCapital adequacyCyber resilienceArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-22•Hungary•National Bank of Hungary
The National Bank of Hungary will lower its medium-term inflation target from 3% to 2.5% from Jan. 1, 2028, while retaining the plus or minus 1 percentage point tolerance band. The bank expects the transition to take about 1.5 to two years and estimates a cumulative cost equivalent to 0.2% of one year’s GDP.
Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategyMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
European Central Bank Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch called for board oversight, multiyear investment and strong risk controls as banks expand their use of artificial intelligence, cloud services and tokenisation. Supervision will focus on common cyber, outsourcing and data vulnerabilities while holding banks accountable for automated decisions. Buch also backed integrated European markets and interoperable public infrastructure without weakening prudential standards.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitArtificial intelligenceCyber resilienceTokenization
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
Pedro Machado, Member of the European Central Bank’s Supervisory Board, identified gaps in resolution liquidity, national crisis management rules, common deposit insurance and tools for non-financial bank failures. He said recent reforms strengthen the ECB’s early intervention role, while the ECB and Single Resolution Board are streamlining overlapping approvals and planning requirements.
Policy & regulationCooperationRecovery and resolutionLiquidity riskOperational risk and resilience
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank found that China’s industrial rise is intensifying competition for EU exporters while reducing Chinese reliance on European industrial imports. Manufacturing-intensive economies, particularly Germany and several central European countries, face the greatest exposure in machinery, transport equipment and critical raw material-dependent sectors. Supply chain diversification, domestic industrial capacity and innovation could help the most exposed economies adapt.
ResearchCompetition and market structureGeopolitical riskMarket development
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank reported that the Eurosystem balance sheet contracted by EUR 12.76 billion to EUR 5.898 trillion. Monetary policy securities declined EUR 12.51 billion, while lending through main refinancing operations rose EUR 2.65 billion.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsFinancial stability and systemic riskRegulatory reportingMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-22•Dominican Republic•Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic is consulting on changes to the prudential capital adequacy rules that would incorporate operational risk capital into the solvency ratio formula. The amendments would align the framework with the revised Regulation on Operational Risk and apply from April 12, 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyOperational risk and resiliencePrudential risks
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2026-09-22•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission has released its collective investment undertakings industry report for the first half of 2026.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-09-22•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority and the National Council for Women signed a protocol to expand women’s access to nonbank finance, financial technology and financial education while strengthening fraud prevention. The initiative includes joint training, data sharing and support for women-owned businesses, overseen by a joint committee.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusionDiversity and inclusionSME financing
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2026-09-22•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has issued the first Egyptian standards for valuing machinery, equipment and infrastructure. The framework applies market, income and cost approaches aligned with current international standards and supports activities including leasing, asset-backed finance, project finance and restructuring. It will take effect the day after publication.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsValuation
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2026-09-22•Morocco•Central Bank of Morocco
The Central Bank of Morocco held its key policy rate at 2.25% for the third quarterly decision of 2026, citing moderate medium-term inflation, stronger non-agricultural activity and high uncertainty. Inflation is forecast at 0.7% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027, while economic growth is expected to slow to 4.4% and 2.9%, respectively.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-09-22•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority is consulting on tighter IPO rules that would require book building orders to reflect participants’ actual liquidity and become binding for payment. The proposals would strengthen underwriting obligations and require issuers to provide at least one year of forward looking financial information. If approved, the provisions will take effect on Nov. 2, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listingsDisclosuresMarket development
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2026-09-22•Guinea•Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea held the 22nd regular meeting of the country’s Monetary Policy Committee.
Monetary policyOtherMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-22•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has standardized commercial banks’ valuation of InvIT and REIT instruments with immediate effect. Quoted holdings follow existing quoted security rules, while unquoted units generally use disclosed net asset value and must be valued at INR 1 if required disclosures are not made or the units are classified as infrequently traded.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsValuation
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2026-09-22•Nicaragua•Central Bank of Nicaragua
Central Bank of Nicaragua President Ovidio Reyes R. estimated first-half economic growth at 4.1%, within the bank’s 3.5% to 4.5% projection for 2026. Exports and construction led the expansion, while higher international oil prices and El Niño pose risks to inflation and primary production.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-22•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has standardized local area banks’ valuation of InvIT and REIT instruments with immediate effect. Quoted holdings follow existing quoted security rules, while unquoted units generally use disclosed net asset value and must be valued at INR 1 if required disclosures are not made or the units are classified as infrequently traded.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsValuation
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2026-09-22•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Member Suzanne Smith has reviewed the first year of APRA’s Getting the balance right strategy. APRA has simplified requirements, reduced duplication and improved proportionality without compromising financial safety and stability.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskPrudential risksMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-22•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has shortened specified foreign exchange periods from 15 months to nine months and from 18 months to 12 months, effective October 1, 2026. Authorised Dealers will handle legacy export, import and merchanting trade transactions that previously required central bank approval. Existing orders will continue to apply to exporters on the Caution List as of September 30, 2026 until their removal.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-22•Mexico•Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico)
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit signed an agreement to expand information sharing between the Financial Intelligence Unit and the Superior Audit Office of the Federation. The agencies will combine audit and financial intelligence data to identify corruption, misuse of public funds and transactions involving illicit proceeds, supported by joint risk models, typologies and analysis.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTAuditingBribery and corruption
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2026-09-22•Kazakhstan•Ministry of Finance (Kazakhstan)
The Kazakhstan Ministry of Finance has proposed terminology updates to its foreign funding database rules to align them with the Constitution and Digital Code. The editorial changes include replacing “foreigner” with “foreign citizen” and “information system” with “digital system,” without introducing substantive policy changes.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTBeneficial ownership
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2026-09-22•Canada•Payments Canada
Payments Canada found that 26 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 24 lost money to fraud over the past year, twice the rate for the general population. Risky digital practices and targeted online scams contributed to their higher exposure. The Real-Time Rail is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026 with centralized fraud controls, including confirmation of payee.
ResearchFraud and scamsPayments and payment systemsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-22•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Kazakh regulator granted ICBC Almaty a universal banking license covering additional interbank operations, including loans, guarantees and sureties.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-22•Angola•Angola Insurance Authority (ARSEG)
Angola’s direct insurance production grew 24.34% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, while claims costs rose 49.85%. The number of pension funds increased to 46, and complaints declined 11.45% to 317.
Data & statisticsClaims managementComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-09-22•Angola•Angola Insurance Authority (ARSEG)
The Angola Insurance Authority published data on authorizations and registrations across the insurance, pension fund and insurance mediation sectors during the first half of 2026.
SupervisionRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank
A European Central Bank working paper finds that securitisation amplifies monetary policy transmission, with a 1 percentage point rate increase associated with 6% to 10% lower lending flows from securitising banks over the following year. The effect mainly reflects reduced investor demand for synthetic securitisations and Significant Risk Transfers, and affected firms cannot fully replace the lost credit.
ResearchSecuritizationCredit riskCapital adequacy
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2026-09-22•Laos•Bank of the Lao
Bank of the Lao PDR and Standard Chartered discussed the macroeconomic outlook, monetary policy direction, reserve management and investment strategy.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsLiquidity risk
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2026-09-22•Philippines•Department of Finance (Philippines)
The Philippines’ Department of Finance and Australia have launched an AUD 45 million, approximately PHP 2 billion, program to improve the business environment and support economic reforms. It will address regulatory barriers and business costs while helping advance clean energy, critical minerals and Luzon Economic Corridor projects.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-22•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil is consulting on accounting changes that would align Cosif more closely with IFRS 18 and standardize financial statement presentation. The proposal introduces five income and expense categories, mandatory income statement subtotals and disclosure requirements for management defined performance measures. The rules would apply to periods ending on or after Dec. 31, 2027, with early adoption permitted in 2027 half-year statements.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reportingDisclosuresRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-22•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Armenia signed a memorandum expanding cooperation and information sharing. It covers financial regulation and supervision, monetary policy, payments, securities markets, virtual asset service providers and financial technology.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systemsSupervisory colleges
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2026-09-22•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia reported talks with the People’s Bank of China, CIPS and major Chinese lenders on stronger correspondent banking, financial services and payment links. The meetings reviewed progress in CIPS cooperation, extending earlier efforts by Georgian banks to secure direct membership, while 10 Georgian commercial banks participated in CIFIT 2026 for the first time.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationCross-border paymentsPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-22•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England is consulting on 2026/27 supervisory fees for recognized payment systems and specified service providers, ranging from GBP 150,000 to GBP 760,000 under the existing cap. Full-year fees could rise to between GBP 200,000 and GBP 1.03 million if HM Treasury’s proposed GBP 1.7 million statutory cap is approved. A new third category will apply lower fees to less systemic systems, using the same three-tier ratio as other financial market infrastructures.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructureFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is using CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026 to highlight the need for stronger financial sector cyber resilience. Priorities include protecting information systems, detecting and preventing threats, improving incident response and developing practical cybersecurity skills.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCyber resilience
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2026-09-22•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic joined the first meeting of an interagency commission on information security and cybersecurity. The work covers threat assessment, rapid information sharing and stronger coordination to protect financial infrastructure and information systems.
Policy & regulationCooperationCyber resilience
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2026-09-22•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland reported that M3 money supply increased by PLN 23.2 billion in August 2026 to PLN 2,923.7 billion. Growth was driven mainly by a doubling in repurchase agreements and higher deposits and other claims of nonfinancial corporations and households.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-22•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has finalized guidance allowing certain uncommitted facilities to support clean working capital statements, subject to availability assessments and prospectus disclosures. It is also consulting on comply or explain guidance for UK sustainability reporting rules applying from Jan. 1, 2027. The bulletin further clarifies issuers’ inside-information assessments and disclosure duties following cyber incidents.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationESGTokenizationMarket abuse
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2026-09-22•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece reported a provisional travel services surplus of EUR 11.24 billion for January to July 2026, with receipts rising 12% as inbound traveller numbers increased 8.6%. In July, receipts grew 7.2% despite a 3.1% fall in traveller flows, driven by a 10% increase in average expenditure per trip.
Data & statisticsOther
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2026-09-22•Hungary•National Bank of Hungary
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council held the base rate at 5.50% in September, with the overnight deposit and collateralised loan rates remaining at 4.50% and 6.50%, respectively. It lowered the medium-term inflation target to 2.5% from 1 January 2028, retaining a symmetric ±1 percentage point tolerance band, and reiterated a cautious, data-dependent policy stance.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-09-22•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye reported that 23 people were detained and an arrest warrant was issued for another following its investigation of AcnTurk Sigorta AŞ. The case concerns suspected financial and insurance offenses identified after the agency revoked all of the insurer’s authorizations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published the European System of Central Banks’ proposals to strengthen MiCAR, particularly for stablecoins and crypto-asset service providers. The response favors maturity-based liquidity requirements, tighter safeguards for third-country stablecoin schemes, EU level supervision by the European Securities and Markets Authority and risk-sensitive capital rules. It also calls for EU regulation of crypto lending and staking and harmonised legal treatment of tokenised assets.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationStablecoinsDeFiTokenization
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2026-09-22•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock highlighted persistent excess demand, elevated oil prices and the prolonged Middle East conflict as upside inflation risks ahead of the next policy meeting. She gave no interest rate guidance but said policy must contain second round effects and keep inflation expectations anchored. Unemployment between 4.5% and 5% would probably ease labor market pressure, while artificial intelligence investment is adding to demand before producing clear productivity gains.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-22•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia Monetary Policy Board member Iain Ross AO assessed a wage-price spiral as unlikely, citing current wage-setting constraints, staggered enterprise agreement renewals and better-anchored inflation expectations. Recent inflation outpaced wage growth, while the central bank forecasts moderating labor costs and inflation returning to the midpoint of its target range in early 2028.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Latvia•Ministry of Finance (Latvia)
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance clarified that municipal infrastructure projects should be assessed for state aid at the owner or developer, operator and final-user levels. Each project requires an individual assessment, and the relevant state aid framework applies where support for economic activity meets all state aid criteria.
Policy & regulationCooperationCompetition and market structure
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2026-09-22•Global•United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative reviewed seven years of the Principles for Responsible Banking, whose 350-plus signatories represent approximately USD 99 trillion in banking assets. Cited MSCI research indicates that signatories outperform non-signatories on sustainability leadership, related financial products and environmental credit risk policies.
ResearchESGClimate risk and sustainable financeNature-related risk
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2026-09-22•Global•World Bank
The World Bank recommends raising Bangkok’s productivity while developing selected secondary cities with complementary economic roles. Its report calls for coordinated infrastructure, land use, resilience and financing measures as Thailand seeks annual GDP per capita growth of about 5.4% over the coming decade to reach high-income status by 2037.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-09-22•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned that consumers are being pressured or misled into fee charging debt solutions that may be unsuitable. Consumers should seek free advice, verify firms through the FCA Firm Checker and treat pressure tactics, coached answers, undisclosed free alternatives and unclear identities as red flags.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Fund and Asset Management Association
The European Fund and Asset Management Association reported that worldwide investment fund assets rose 10% to EUR 89.7 trillion in the second quarter of 2026. Long-term fund inflows increased to EUR 708 billion, driven mainly by bond funds, while exchange-traded funds attracted EUR 562 billion and money market funds drew EUR 178 billion.
Data & statisticsMarket developmentActivity and performance reportingArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Banking Federation
The European Banking Federation supports harmonized EU suspicious activity reporting but says AMLA’s proposed data set is disproportionate and may exceed information that obliged entities can collect. It calls for narrower risk based requirements, groupwide reporting options and an implementation framework that avoids duplicate or dual reporting.
Policy & regulationOtherAML and CFTRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Banking Federation
The European Banking Federation urged lawmakers to reject proposed new EU legislation on psychosocial workplace risks ahead of the European Parliament’s Oct. 5 vote, favoring stronger enforcement and practical implementation of existing occupational safety and health rules.
Policy & regulationOther
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2026-09-22•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
Angola's Ministry of Finance reported the listing of Banco BAI's sustainable bonds, the first sustainable instrument issued in the country's capital market. The offering raised AOA 57.5 billion and attracted demand equal to 113.35% of the initial amount, prompting the placement of an additional 750,000 bonds.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsGreen taxonomyESGMarket development
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2026-09-22•Global•OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development finds that development banks and development finance institutions mobilise more than 90% of private finance through development finance, but mobilisation remains peripheral and below investment needs. It calls for clearer mandates and targets, wider use of risk-sharing and asset-distribution models, and staff incentives and capabilities aligned with mobilisation.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesSecuritizationRisk managementMandate change
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2026-09-22•Oman•Ministry of Finance (Oman)
The Central Bank of Oman and its partners have launched a national fintech strategy and a centralized portal for firms seeking to enter the Omani market. The strategy focuses on proportionate regulation, financial inclusion, infrastructure and investment, while the gateway will clarify requirements and streamline initial engagement without changing regulators’ independent decision-making powers.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-22•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority rejected Bitfinity Ltd.’s virtual asset service provider licence application because it was incomplete and the application fee was unpaid. Bitfinity, trading as BitexBit, remains unauthorized, and the authority is pursuing enforcement over its continued illegal operations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityConsumer and investor protectionBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-09-22•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority deregistered Dominic Morgan under the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015 with effect from Sept. 22, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission reported substantial agreement between the EU and the Philippines in negotiations for a free trade agreement aimed at deepening economic ties.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank finds that strong earnings expectations and compressed risk premia have supported US equities and limited their sensitivity to adverse shocks during the AI boom. Widening risk differentiation among technology companies and historically high market concentration increase the risk that weakness in a few large AI related stocks could trigger broader declines.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceMarket risk and volatilityFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan plans to establish a center for insurance training, examinations, certification and research under the Insurance Payments Guarantee Fund. It would set national competency requirements for key professional roles, with certification initially voluntary but potentially becoming mandatory for certain activities.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsComplianceCorporate governanceRisk management
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2026-09-22•Malta•Central Bank of Malta
Central Bank of Malta Governor Alexander Demarco joined informal ECOFIN discussions on European financing opportunities, the green transition and funding for emerging companies. He also attended a Central Bank of Ireland conference on technological innovation, trust and financial system resilience.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeFintech and insurtechMarket development
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2026-09-22•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that the average rate on new loans from five major domestic banks increased by 0.020 percentage points to 2.187% in August. Rates rose in all categories except capital expenditure loans.
Data & statisticsLending
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2026-09-22•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported net Taipei foreign exchange turnover of USD 1.0444 trillion in August 2026, averaging USD 49.7 billion a day. Interbank transactions accounted for 64.3% of activity, while foreign exchange swaps and spot trades represented 50.3% and 44% of total volume, respectively.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and marketsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-09-22•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan will release its next interest rate corridor decision at 11 a.m. on September 23, 2026.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-22•South Korea•Bank of Korea
Bank of Korea analysis finds that connector countries such as Vietnam are preserving global trade links by bridging U.S. markets and China centered production networks. ASEAN routes now carry a larger share of Korean value added to U.S. demand, while Korea’s links to Chinese demand remain substantial. The note calls for supply chain diversification to manage exposure to U.S. trade measures and disruptions in third countries.
ResearchGeopolitical riskFinancial stability and systemic riskRisk management
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2026-09-22•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia and senior J.P. Morgan executives discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation, as well as regional macroeconomic and financial sector trends. The meeting followed their jointly organized regional central bank governors’ roundtable, the first of its kind in the region.
Policy & regulationCooperationMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-22•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Hyoung-il ordered a comprehensive reassessment of risks across South Korea’s real economy and property, financial and foreign exchange markets. He prioritized preemptive responses, stronger macroeconomic analysis, price stability and measures to spread the benefits of recovery while reducing polarization.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskGeopolitical risk
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2026-09-22•Oman•Central Bank of Oman
The Central Bank of Oman has launched a National FinTech Strategy and the Oman FinTech Gate with the Financial Services Authority and the Ministry of Finance’s Estidama program. The strategy establishes a coordinated roadmap for regulation, investment and ecosystem development, while the Gate gives FinTech firms and entrepreneurs a central pathway into the Omani market. Regulatory decisions remain with the relevant independent authorities.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFintech and insurtechMarket developmentRegulatory sandbox
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2026-09-22•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia has introduced a deep link standard that allows instant transfers to be initiated through third-party applications and completed securely in mobile banking apps. Viber is the first adopter, enabling users of its PayChat chatbot to request or send funds using a mobile phone number.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsOpen banking and financeFintech and insurtech
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2026-09-22•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni presented CSD investorConnect as a direct digital channel for investors to access information and engage with their securities holdings. He formally launched the platform and called for continued innovation backed by strong security, resilience and investor protection.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructureConsumer and investor protectionOperational risk and resilience
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2026-09-22•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus reviews the foreclosure framework, borrower protections and its role in managing nonperforming loans and maintaining financial stability, alongside data on the application and outcomes of foreclosure procedures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAsset qualityFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine is broadcasting the second day of its annual research conference on central bank resilience, credibility and innovation. Speakers include senior officials from the Oesterreichische Nationalbank, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank.
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-22•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia reported that QRIS Cross-Border received the 50-in-5 Awards 2026 for collaboration on interoperable digital payment infrastructure. Through July 2026, partner-country users made 21 million transactions in Indonesia worth IDR 5.90 trillion, compared with 4.67 million transactions worth IDR 1.73 trillion by Indonesians abroad. The central bank plans to extend the network to additional partner countries.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border paymentsPayments and payment systemsFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-22•Indonesia•Bank of Indonesia
Bank Indonesia’s QRIS Cross-Border initiative received the 50-in-5 Awards 2026 collaboration award for connecting national payment systems through interoperable standards. Cross-border transactions into Indonesia reached 21 million and IDR 5.90 trillion from implementation in 2022 through July 2026. Bank Indonesia plans further expansion to countries with strong trade, tourism and mobility links.
Policy & regulationCooperationPayments and payment systemsCross-border payments
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2026-09-22•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned the public about fraudulent banking websites, fake login screens, phishing emails and other scams. Customers should not follow embedded banking links or disclose passwords or one-time passwords, and affected individuals should contact their bank and the police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-22•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned that fpshkpay.life and hkmerchant.wiki fraudulently impersonate Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited. The sites seek personal and banking information through false FPS support, refund, reward and virtual wallet services, with one also directing users to fraudsters on WhatsApp.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-22•Austria•Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
The Austrian National Bank and the University of Vienna will hold a dialogue on Sept. 24 on the euro’s future amid digital and geopolitical change. The discussion will cover the digital euro, stablecoins, financial stability and the evolving roles of central and commercial banks.
OtherCBDCStablecoinsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austrian Financial Market Authority has gained trusted flagger status under the EU Digital Services Act for illegal online financial services. Platforms must prioritize its reports of content involving fake brokers, fraudulent investments and unauthorized crypto trading, although removal decisions remain with the platforms.
Policy & regulationCooperationFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionMarket abuse
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2026-09-22•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank reported a further 0.9% decline in the composite leading business cycle indicator in July 2026, with weaker real M1 growth and fewer approved residential building plans the main drags. The coincident indicator fell 0.1% in June, while the lagging indicator increased 0.2%.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsMarket risk and volatility
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2026-09-22•Switzerland•Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank reported a CHF 24 billion current account surplus for Q2 2026, up CHF 13 billion from a year earlier, mainly due to stronger goods trade. The net international investment position increased CHF 22 billion from the previous quarter to CHF 986 billion, largely as stock market gains lifted both assets and liabilities. The figures include revisions dating back to 2023.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Global•Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures has issued final technology and communications guidance covering nature-related assessment, management and disclosure across the sector’s value chain. An accompanying LEAP use case shows how companies and financial institutions can evaluate water risks from semiconductor manufacturing and datacentre infrastructure, including exposures linked to artificial intelligence growth.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationNature-related riskESGDisclosures
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2026-09-22•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank Executive Board member Philip R. Lane said a second wave of oil and gas price increases is likely to keep inflation higher for longer, with a return toward the ECB’s target beginning from mid-2027. Economic growth should remain modest if the shock does not intensify, while government spending provides temporary support.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksGeopolitical riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore found that the financial system retains strong capital, liquidity and debt-servicing buffers despite higher global financing costs and risks from geopolitical tensions and an artificial intelligence related downturn. MAS will keep the countercyclical capital buffer at 0% for 2027, while stress tests showed banks and insurers remaining above capital requirements and most funds able to meet severe redemptions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyFinancial stability and systemic riskStress testing
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2026-09-22•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Australian Securities & Investments Commission Commissioner Simone Constant warned that private credit governance, controls and underwriting have not kept pace with rapid growth, with stress emerging in property-linked exposures. ASIC expects all participants to assess and improve their practices against its 10 principles, including realistic valuations, stronger liquidity and conflict management, and clearer disclosure. Multiple investigations and active surveillance are underway, with findings due in the coming months.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governanceValuationLiquidity risk
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2026-09-22•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has imposed 21 day interim stop orders on three Remara Cash Management Fund products over deficient target market determinations. ASIC raised concerns about permitted portfolio allocations, capital preservation claims, access timeframes and a low risk rating for products that are not capital protected or guaranteed.
SupervisionInterventionsConsumer and investor protectionDisclosures
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2026-09-22•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan has warned that fraudulent investment platforms are using imitation websites, social media advertisements and AI-altered content to solicit money and confidential data. Consumers should verify firms’ licenses and offers through official sources, avoid unofficial applications and never disclose payment details, passwords or SMS codes.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-09-22•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission has detailed the KRW 600 billion second Public Participation Growth Fund, which will be sold from September 30 through 10 banks and 14 securities firms. Half of the offering will initially be reserved for lower-income investors, while previous subscribers are excluded. The five-year, high-risk fund offers tax benefits through dedicated accounts but does not guarantee principal and may have limited secondary-market liquidity.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protectionTaxation
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2026-09-22•Kyrgyzstan•Ministry of Finance (Kyrgyzstan)
The Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Finance discussed deeper cooperation with Citibank on international settlements, investment and access to international financial infrastructure.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border paymentsMarket infrastructureCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-22•Hong Kong•Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan discussed capital market development, renminbi internationalization, financial infrastructure and mutual market access with China International Capital Corporation in Beijing. He encouraged the firm to deepen its participation in Hong Kong's markets and expand its international business, particularly in Belt and Road countries.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentMarket infrastructureCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-22•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has begun preparations for its statutory 2027 independent review and is working with regulators on its scope, governance and reviewer appointment. The review will assess its performance and consider operational and service improvements following changes to its jurisdiction, membership and rules.
Institutional developmentGovernanceComplaints and dispute resolutionOrganizational structure
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2026-09-22•Kyrgyzstan•Ministry of Finance (Kyrgyzstan)
The Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Finance discussed international settlements, investment cooperation and greater access for Kyrgyz banks to international financial infrastructure with Citibank.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border paymentsCross-border cooperationMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-22•Kyrgyzstan•Ministry of Finance (Kyrgyzstan)
Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Finance and Citibank discussed expanding financial and banking cooperation, including international settlements, investment and Kyrgyz banks’ access to global financial infrastructure.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border paymentsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-22•Kyrgyzstan•Ministry of Finance (Kyrgyzstan)
Kyrgyzstan’s president reviewed StoneX Group’s international market operations and met a delegation led by CEO Philip Smith.
OtherMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-22•Laos•Bank of the Lao
Bank of the Lao P.D.R. and Standard Chartered discussed macroeconomic conditions, monetary policy direction, reserve management and investment.
Policy & regulationCooperationMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-22•New Zealand•Treasury (New Zealand)
The New Zealand Treasury has published an independent review finding that the Reserve Bank’s initial COVID-19 response was appropriate but monetary stimulus was excessive and withdrawn too late. The review links the resulting overheating and 7.3% inflation peak to framework weaknesses, including reliance on medium term forecasts, insufficient scenario analysis and inadequate focus on real interest rates. It recommends a more systematic policy strategy, stronger analytical safeguards and regular readiness testing for alternative monetary tools.
Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategyMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk