Angola’s Ministry of Finance reported that BDA signed agreements to expand productive-sector financing and transfer a nonperforming loan portfolio to RECREDIT. The portfolio comprised 434 debtors and about AOA 266.3 billion in aggregate accounting exposure as of June 30, 2026. The other instruments support agricultural credit, production, processing and related value chains.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission has published its collective investment undertakings industry report for the first half of 2026.
The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis’ Berlin agenda, centered on the European economy and stronger eurozone fiscal coordination. Talks will also cover deeper Banking Union integration and the Savings and Investments Union.
The National Bank of Ukraine has launched its 2026 university challenge for student teams to develop monetary policy recommendations covering interest rates, the hryvnia exchange rate and foreign exchange restrictions. Registration closes Sept. 28, with the final scheduled for Nov. 26. Finalists will receive internship invitations and other prizes.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine has approved EU-aligned rules requiring market operators and investment firms to monitor and report suspicious orders and transactions. Specialized software will be mandatory for investment firms only in algorithmic trading cases, while participants may set their own risk indicators. The rules take effect in 2027.
Bank Indonesia named Mal Isnaini S. Meyyanti head of the Macroprudential Policy Department. Governor Destry Damayanti emphasized stronger accountability, governance, inclusive leadership and coordination with strategic partners.
The Austrian Financial Market Authority reported that securities accounts rose 14% to 2.87 million in 2025, driven by digital providers and European branches. Complaints about investment services jumped 70% to 9,096, prompting an emphasis on consistent investor protection across domestic and cross-border firms. The authority will gain expanded consumer credit supervisory powers in November 2026 and plans increased inspections in 2027.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission ordered Nego Food Solution and Uptrade Alliance to stop soliciting unauthorized investments and cease related online and asset transactions. The schemes promised passive income or returns of up to 60%, and the SEC classified them as investment fraud.
Japan and Malaysia have signed their third bilateral swap arrangement, worth up to USD 6 billion or its equivalent in Japanese yen. Effective Sept. 18, 2026, it provides for local currency exchanges into U.S. dollars and allows Bank Negara Malaysia to exchange Malaysian ringgit for Japanese yen.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission reported KRW272.3 trillion in productive finance supplied by the end of July 2026, while five-year support plans have risen to KRW1,560 trillion. Financial institutions plan to publish white papers around December 2026 and annual reports around May 2027 to document their definitions, targets, governance and results. The commission also plans a liability exemption framework for productive finance.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission and Korea Exchange will launch Korea Premium Weeks 2026 from Sept. 28 to Oct. 16, bringing about 25 capital market events into one recurring program. Policy sessions, listed company investor meetings and retail investor events will be followed by programs on growth markets, venture exits and global bonds.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has proposed rules implementing fair-value pricing for mergers and other reorganizations by listed companies from Dec. 9. The framework would replace fixed market-price formulas with transaction-specific valuations and strengthen board review, external assessment, related-party disclosure and appraisal-right pricing requirements.
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance reviewed second half external risks, including U.S. artificial intelligence investment, Japan's strategic investment framework and the effects of extreme weather in the European Union. It directed economic and finance attachés across 15 countries and 18 missions to strengthen monitoring of policy and market developments.
The Bank of Korea reported that export and import prices fell 3.7% and 2.4% month on month in August but rose 42.4% and 15.6% from a year earlier. Export volumes and values grew faster than imports, while the net barter terms of trade improved 27.1% year on year.
The Bank of Korea reported that seasonally adjusted M2 rose 0.3% month on month in July 2026, while M1 fell 2.2%. Liquidity of financial institutions declined 0.4%, and total liquidity fell 0.5% on a period end basis.
Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Japan have signed a third bilateral swap arrangement of up to USD 6 billion, effective Sept. 18, 2026. It permits local currency exchanges for U.S. dollars and allows Bank Negara Malaysia to exchange Malaysian ringgit for Japanese yen.
Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Finance of Japan established a cooperation framework to promote local currency settlement for trade and investment. The framework covers eligible cross-border transactions and provides for information sharing and periodic discussions.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Deputy Chairman A.A. Kozubekov presented the bank’s approach to limiting external inflationary pressures and preserving the national currency’s purchasing power at an OIC central banks forum focused on monetary policy and reserve management.
The Bank of Japan and the Central Bank of Malaysia have signed a third bilateral currency swap agreement capped at the equivalent of USD 6 billion. Effective Sept. 18, 2026, it covers exchanges of U.S. dollars for domestic currencies and Japanese yen for Malaysia’s currency.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has issued guidance on managing risks across state-owned enterprise portfolios. Although 81% of respondents require or expect enterprise-level risk systems, only 41% assess aggregate state exposure. The OECD recommends common reporting, defined risk appetite and integration of risk analysis into ownership, investment and restructuring decisions.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will regulate and supervise the High Value Clearing System following its designation under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021. The Payments NZ operated system clears about NZD 551 billion monthly, and the designation extends formal oversight from payment settlement to clearing.
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission named the national winners of its 2026 youth insurance communication contest, led by Kamphaeng Phet Technical College with a THB 80,000 award. The program involved 140 educational institutions and more than 18,170 students and teachers.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has continued four forms of relief for exchange-traded derivatives and securities markets for five years after consultation. The measures support simplified disclosure, trans-Tasman settlement, foreign securities transfers and securities lending, with no substantive change to the relief.
The Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board suspended former PKF Brisbane Audit partner Cameron Bradley’s auditor registration until June 30, 2028, and imposed a reprimand, professional undertakings and AUD 93,589 in costs. The board found fundamental failures in three managed investment scheme audits, including insufficient evidence, inadequate professional skepticism and documentation, and failure to qualify or disclaim the audit opinions.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on amendments that would expand short selling, beneficial ownership and securities encumbrance requirements. The proposals would also permit temporary suspension of potentially harmful transactions and strengthen examination, asset order and penalty provisions.
U.S. Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren urged senators to reject the Republican-led Clarity Act ahead of a procedural vote. She argued that its ethics provisions contain major loopholes and that the bill would weaken safeguards covering illicit finance, securities, bank crypto activities and state and tribal enforcement.
Pensions Superintendent Francisco A. Torres detailed the oversight, disclosure and diversification safeguards governing Dominican pension fund investments. The system’s investments returned between 7.5% and 7.8% over the past 12 months, with about 5 million affiliates holding individual accounts.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine urged regional central banks to use two-way communication and active listening to build public trust before crises occur. He also called for responsible use of artificial intelligence, supported by safeguards and human oversight, to improve access without amplifying misinformation.
The World Bank Group and Djibouti have launched an AgriConnect Compact focused on livestock, horticulture and dates. The roadmap coordinates reforms, investment and partnerships to expand domestic food production, attract private capital and create jobs in a country that imports nearly 90% of its food.
Ceres warned that the EPA’s repeal of power plant carbon pollution standards would weaken investment certainty, increase electricity costs and damage U.S. competitiveness. It urged businesses and investors to support a legal challenge to the related repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding.
The White House sent 41 nominations to the Senate, including Francis Browne, Robert Stebbins and Jeremy Wiggins for senior Treasury roles. The slate also covers federal judgeships, Sentencing Commission reappointments and senior administration and diplomatic posts.
National Credit Union Administration data show federally insured credit union assets rose 5% over the year to USD 2.50 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, with loans up 4.9% to USD 1.76 trillion. Delinquencies increased 6 basis points to 96 basis points, while the net charge-off ratio remained broadly stable at 78 basis points.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated VTB Bank under Iran sanctions for operating in Iran’s financial sector and supporting sanctions evasion. The action heightens secondary sanctions exposure for foreign financial institutions that continue dealing with VTB, which was already sanctioned under Russia-related authorities.
The Government of Bermuda has clarified that updated job restrictions effective Sept. 8, 2026, protect identified entry level insurance and reinsurance roles for Bermudians. Businesses may still recruit genuinely specialized expertise and seek consideration of legitimate operational needs through the existing immigration framework.
The Austrian National Bank announced that economist Benjamin Born has won the 2026 Carl Menger Prize for research in macroeconomics and monetary and fiscal policy. The EUR 20,000 biennial award is jointly endowed by the Austrian, German and Swiss central banks.
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia will hold support sessions from September 15 to 18 for communities affected by the August 10 earthquake. The sessions will assist with petitions and complaints and provide guidance on consumer rights, financial measures and available channels.
Chile’s Ministry of Finance outlined a bill before Congress that would expand housing finance, business funding and international access to Chilean securities markets. Measures include government support toward a 10% home down payment, a junior stock exchange and new financing channels for small and midsize enterprises. The proposal would also align regulation with international standards and remove stamp duty for certain foreign lenders.
The Brazil Securities Commission has resumed annual public offerings guidance for issuers, offerors and intermediaries, publishing the first edition since the offering regime was overhauled under CVM Resolutions 160 and 161. The guidance incorporates recurring implementation questions and supervisory findings, and replaces earlier guidance on the subjects covered.
AMLA Executive Board member Hennie Verbeek-Kusters called for timely, outcome-focused financial intelligence supported by stronger feedback among the private sector, Financial Intelligence Units, law enforcement and supervisors. She highlighted AMLA’s role under the new EU AML/CFT framework in supporting joint cross-border analysis and wider public-private information sharing.
Poland recorded a preliminary current account deficit of PLN 10.4 billion in July 2026, compared with PLN 7.6 billion a year earlier. Import growth outpaced exports, producing an PLN 8.0 billion goods deficit, while China became Poland’s largest goods supplier for the first time.
The National Bank of Georgia presented the GMAP concept to expand hedging instruments and develop a more liquid, internationally accessible securities market. Five banks will use a shared Nasdaq Calypso platform to modernize treasury operations and risk management, with scope to add more participants later.
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority published the registered candidate list for the broker theory exam on Oct. 9, 2026.
The Central Bank of The Bahamas rejected false claims that proposed US sanctions threaten major domestic banks. It said the sanctions campaign does not involve The Bahamas or any locally licensed bank, and the three institutions named in the flyer continue to operate normally. Bahamian dollar deposits at banks and credit unions are covered by the country’s deposit insurance system.
The National Bank of Serbia kept the countercyclical capital buffer rate at 0.5 percent. Total loans were 77.9 percent of GDP in June 2026, while the credit-to-GDP gap narrowed to 2.4 percentage points from 4.6 percentage points in the previous quarterly assessment.
The Central Bank of Poland published the results of its September 14, 2026 NBP bill sale auction, its main open market operation.
The National Bank of Ukraine and Narodowy Bank Polski will hold their 10th Annual Research Conference online on Sept. 21–22, 2026. Discussions will focus on central bank resilience, policy credibility and technological innovation amid structural, geopolitical and financial shocks.
The Central Bank of Kenya is marking its 60th anniversary by hosting African central bank meetings and its inaugural artificial intelligence conference. Discussions will cover responsible AI use in central banking and financial oversight, as well as African monetary integration and financial sovereignty.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye hosted the OIC-COMCEC Central Banks Forum, chaired by Governor Fatih Karahan. Participants discussed monetary policy responses to geopolitical shocks and fragmentation, reserve management, communication under uncertainty and fintech’s role in financial inclusion.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission participated in an Angola-Botswana forum focused on investment, trade and business partnerships. Discussions covered agriculture, mining, oil and gas, with emphasis on regional value chains, energy security and sustainable resource use.
The Botswana Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority is recruiting a senior AML/CFT analyst to conduct supervision, inspections, investigations and compliance reviews of non-bank financial institutions. Candidates need relevant qualifications and at least five years of financial regulation experience, including some AML/CFT work, and must apply by 5 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2026.
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor for Economic Sarah Hunter said inflation risks remain skewed to the upside, citing higher fuel prices, global price pressures and weak productivity growth. Regional housing markets are holding up better than those in capital cities, but regional labor shortages and exposure to fuel costs are more acute. The RBA has not identified systemic stress in any particular business sector.
Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama led the UAE delegation to a GCC review of regional monetary developments, payment system links and joint central banking initiatives. Governors also considered recommendations on banking supervision, regulation and financial crime controls, while the Gulf Payments Company board reviewed updates to the AFAQ payment system.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission exempted selected clearing agency, exchange, broker-dealer and security-based swap entity filings from Inline XBRL requirements, while retaining electronic submission through EDGAR. The SEC cited higher-than-expected compliance costs and limited transparency or data-access benefits for filings primarily used in regulatory supervision.
Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission outlined a path to restart municipal bond issuance for local reconstruction, with participants supporting small pilot offerings. The commission simplified issuance rules in 2026, but procedural duplication, tax differences, foreign investor restrictions and limited municipal support remain barriers. Green bonds could support energy and infrastructure projects if their environmental outcomes are independently verified.
The Upper Tribunal upheld the Financial Conduct Authority’s ban on Crispin Odey and all five allegations that he lacked integrity, including by dismissing the firm’s executive committee to stop disciplinary proceedings. It reduced the accompanying fine from GBP 1.83 million to GBP 1.53 million after rejecting an uplift for aggravating factors.
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that Premier Payment Solutions, a registered small payment institution trading as PPS Money and MTBS, entered liquidation on Sept. 10, 2026. The appointed liquidators will assess customer claims and distribute available funds where possible, while customers have been warned to remain alert to scams.
The European Banking Authority updated its supervisory reporting validation rules, identifying deactivated and reactivated rules. Competent authorities should not formally validate submissions against deactivated rules. A release 4.0 support package aligns rule changes across the taxonomy and Data Point Model 2.0.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for deeper European capital markets to finance AI computing capacity, open models and access to frontier technology. She said rapid AI adoption could lift productivity by up to 4% over a decade, while closing Europe’s data center gap could cost as much as EUR 600 billion. The speech positions AI as a central purpose for the savings and investments union and warns supervisors to prepare for possible spillovers from a correction in US technology markets.
Bermuda’s economy expanded by an estimated 0.5% in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, supported by household spending and construction. Consumer spending rose 2.6%, employment income increased 6.3% and construction investment grew 8.1%, while government consumption and machinery investment declined.
The New York State Department of Financial Services and State Comptroller designated Washington Heights and Inwood as New York’s 60th Banking Development District. A USD 35 million state deposit at Ponce Bank’s Inwood branch will support low cost accounts, bilingual services, financial education and expanded small business credit.
The Central Bank of Russia has submitted its draft 2027–2029 financial market programme, maintaining its focus on capital markets, market confidence and investor and consumer protection. It also continues digital, payment and foreign trade settlement projects while strengthening systemic risk oversight. The State Duma will discuss the draft before the final version is released.
The Central Bank of Russia reported a 2.6% increase in August payment inflows from the second-quarter 2026 average, rising to 5.6% when specified commodity, manufacturing and government sectors are excluded.
The average maximum Russian ruble household deposit rate at Russia’s top 10 deposit taking credit institutions was 12.95% in the first 10 days of September 2026.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted 10 whistleblower awards totaling more than USD 150 million in final determinations issued between July and September 2026. Since 2014, the program has awarded more than USD 580 million in cases associated with over USD 5.1 billion in sanctions.
The World Savings and Retail Banking Institute reported early gains from its Nigeria climate-smart lending pilot, including crop-loss reductions of up to 50%, yield increases of up to 100% and post-harvest loss reductions of up to 60%. The three-year initiative aims to provide USD 20 million in credit to 20,000 smallholder farmers and support 5,000 SMEs annually, with specific lending targets for women farmers and women-led businesses.
The Bank of Italy and partner institutions will hold the third African Economic Development Conference in Rome on Jan. 28-29, 2027. The organizers are seeking papers on regional integration and African development by Sept. 15, 2026, at 20:00 CEST.
A Bank of Italy study finds that auto hedging has spread rapidly among market makers in Italian government bonds since 2020, accounting for around one-third of trades in recent years. Dealer-specific characteristics explain most differences in usage, while wider spreads and lower market depth modestly reduce adoption. Activity declined from early 2025, particularly among primary dealers, alongside a change in the Italian Treasury’s monitoring framework.
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.4% after stronger than expected first half activity, while trimming its medium term outlook. It cut projected 2026 inflation to 3.4% but raised the forecasts for 2027 and 2028 to reflect delayed energy cost pressures. Risks remain tilted to the downside amid geopolitical, trade and market uncertainty.
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway has published supervisory findings showing that banks remain profitable and well capitalized but face property, market and operational risks. Under DORA, firms have made substantial implementation progress, although ICT governance, operationalization of policies and third-party oversight remain weak. Inspections of smaller banks also found shortcomings in credit controls, documentation, distressed exposure monitoring and concentration risk management.
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has notified businesses of amended designation details for S-Mikron Elektronik, which remains subject to Russia sanctions. Businesses must check for affected relationships, maintain asset freezes and restrictions, and report findings to the Policy & Resources Committee and subsequently to the Commission.
The Bank for International Settlements found that central banks increasingly discuss core inflation and use a broader suite of measures to assess underlying price pressures. Its review of about 8,000 publications from 24 economies also identified communication risks when indicators conflict or their relative weight is unclear.
The Bank for International Settlements finds that long-term government bond yields rose as tighter policy expectations and fiscal concerns pushed up real term premiums, while inflation compensation remained stable. Risk appetite held firm through reallocations away from large technology companies and toward other sectors and markets, although investors became more selective in credit. The review also flags vulnerabilities from leveraged bond trades and equity products that can amplify market stress.
The Bank for International Settlements found that cross-border loans to sub-Saharan Africa reached USD 264 billion and international bonds USD 192 billion at end-2025 after rapid growth since the global financial crisis. Chinese banks remain the largest lenders, although lending growth resumed in 2025 through French, South African and U.S. banks. Government borrowing, creditor concentration and reliance on U.S. dollar financing create debt sustainability and exchange rate risks.
The Bank for International Settlements found that longer executive pay deferrals reduce bank risk and support more prudent capital management, while evidence on bonus caps remains inconclusive. Banks still rely heavily on performance measures that do not account for risk. Governance failures during the 2023 banking turmoil weakened the effectiveness of otherwise conventional compensation structures.
The Bank for International Settlements found that technology firms’ demand for financing drove much of private credit’s post-2020 growth, with their borrowing exceeding USD 1 trillion and reaching 44% of the US market in 2025. Private credit growth was associated with greater firm formation and employment, but weaker borrower fundamentals and narrower spread dispersion raise questions about risk pricing and financial stability.
European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone outlined plans to protect cash, modernize euro banknotes and develop the digital euro as complementary forms of central bank money. More than 9 million people have responded to the survey on ten shortlisted banknote designs, with a final decision planned around the end of 2026.
The European Banking Federation is recruiting a full-time Finance Officer in Brussels to manage its financial and administrative operations. The position requires a relevant degree and at least five years of finance or accounting experience.
The Palestine Capital Market Authority has launched a 24-hour hotline for forex-related complaints and inquiries. It urged investors to verify that providers are licensed and noted that complaints can also be submitted through its electronic portal.
Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani attended three GCC-level central banking, payments and monetary council meetings in Manama, which resulted in unspecified decisions.
The Bulgarian National Bank licensed BEST Capital Bulgaria EAD to service credit agreements, including collecting payments, renegotiating terms, handling complaints and notifying borrowers of changes to rates, fees or amounts due.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority will run a World Investor Week campaign from Oct. 5 to 9 focused on investor resilience, digital deception and fraud prevention. The campaign will provide guidance on disciplined investing, artificial intelligence risks and identifying scams, supported by a public webinar on Oct. 8.
Saudi Minister of Finance Aljadaan outlined priorities for the third phase of Saudi Vision 2030, including greater market efficiency, private sector growth, capital attraction and investment opportunities. He said regulatory reforms, deeper markets and modernized infrastructure have strengthened the financial sector’s role in economic growth.
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority has registered Kreston NBB to audit entities under its supervision, subject to specified conditions. The firm cannot audit listed companies or real estate investment traded funds until it meets the applicable requirements, and its registration raises the number of approved accounting firms to 17.
The State Bank of Pakistan found that the banking sector remained resilient in the first half of 2026, with assets up 9.1%, a 19.6% capital adequacy ratio and improved asset quality. Stress tests indicated that banks could withstand severe shocks over two years, although earnings moderated and commodity price volatility and geopolitical risks remained key concerns.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has directed 79 individuals to pay a VND 1 million fee for securities practice certificates. Recipients must complete the collection procedure within one year or their certificates will be canceled.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission ordered DOD Biotech to submit auditor-reviewed, rectified interim financial statements for the revised first quarter and second quarter of 2026 by Oct. 14, 2026. The auditor issued qualified conclusions after failing to obtain sufficient evidence for certain land, machinery, raw material and advance-payment transactions.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has published an HKICL warning about fraudulent websites impersonating the clearing operator and offering fake FPS refund and buyer protection services. The sites seek personal and banking information and direct users to fraudsters posing as customer service personnel.
The Central Bank of Bahrain chaired a GCC central bank governors meeting focused on regional cooperation in payments, banking oversight and financial technology. The governors also discussed cybersecurity information sharing and efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority published the registered candidate list for insurance agent theoretical examinations on Oct. 1, 2 and 5, 2026.
The Central Bank of Russia has appointed Andrey Dynko as director of its Market Services Department. Dynko brings more than 20 years of experience in financial operations, technology transformation and operational resilience.
The Malta Financial Services Authority’s Financial Supervisors Academy will conclude its External Training Programme with an Oct. 14, 2026, workshop on AI in trading and operational systems. The session will examine governance, resilience and financial stability risks, as well as the interaction of the EU AI Act with existing financial services regulation.
The Bank of France found that accounting harmonisation can substantially change measured household saving rates without eliminating cross-country differences. In 2025, harmonised rates were 10.7% in the United States and 19.2% in Germany, compared with national measures of 4.6% and 10.3%, respectively. Broader institutional adjustments affect the size of the gaps but generally preserve country rankings.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspended the licenses of two Bishkek exchange bureaus for legal and regulatory breaches, with KG 098 LLC suspended from Sept. 12 through Sept. 16, 2026, and Jetigen and Co. LLC from Sept. 12 through Sept. 26, 2026.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspended four Bishkek exchange bureau licenses from Sept. 12 through Sept. 26, 2026, inclusive for legal and regulatory violations.
The Czech National Bank will begin interest payments on the 2% government bond due in 2033 and stripped coupon No. 9 on October 13, 2026. Eligible holders recorded on September 13 must submit the required documents by October 1.
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has given consumer and MSME finance providers two months to implement OTP verification when customers contract for and use financing. Providers must send the code to the customer’s verified mobile number and retain evidence of it, strengthening controls against fraud, identity impersonation and inaccurate customer data.
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority and UN Women have trained a new group of certified women financial awareness facilitators to serve rural communities. The facilitators will explain nonbank financial products, costs and regulatory protections, helping women make informed decisions and use licensed providers.
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has set the fourth quarter 2026 mortgage stress test rate at 5% for mortgages with an interest rate fixed period of less than 10 years. Providers must use the higher of this rate or the borrowing rate offered to the customer when calculating financing burdens and affordability limits.
The Central Bank of Cyprus published deposit and loan interest rate data for each credit institution, covering July 2026.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine has approved requirements for outsourcing functions including compliance, risk management, internal audit, accounting and IT services. Eligible providers must meet resource, staffing and business reputation standards, while the outsourcing company remains accountable to clients and the Commission.