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2026-09-14•France•Bank of France
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.
ResearchAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-09-14•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
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.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCompliance
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2026-09-14•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
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.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCompliance
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2026-09-14•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
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.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-14•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
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.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsKYCAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-09-14•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
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.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusionDiversity and inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-14•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
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.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionLending
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2026-09-14•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published deposit and loan interest rate data for each credit institution, covering July 2026.
Data & statisticsRegulatory reportingFinancial benchmarksFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-14•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
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.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOutsourcing and third-party risk managementComplianceRisk management
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2026-09-14•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao and the World Bank held a technical seminar on connecting a fast payment system with ASEAN and international networks. Discussions covered regulation, system security, interoperability, risk management, consumer protection and fraud prevention to inform future digital payment development in Laos.
Policy & regulationCooperationPayments and payment systemsConsumer and investor protectionCross-border payments
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2026-09-14•Europe•European Central Bank
An European Central Bank working paper finds that Federal Reserve policy transmits weakly and unevenly to stablecoin DeFi deposit rates, which averaged about 100 basis points above the federal funds rate from 2021 to 2026. Deleveraging after crypto price declines can initially move rates against the policy direction, while limited arbitrage and transaction costs delay medium-term convergence.
ResearchDeFiStablecoinsMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-14•Europe•European Central Bank
A European Central Bank working paper finds that service-focused government spending can raise goods output and private consumption through household income gains and shifts toward relatively cheaper goods. Household heterogeneity is central to these spillovers, while greater trade openness reduces domestic output gains through imports and exchange rate appreciation.
ResearchMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-14•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE and Mastercard concluded a four-day fraud risk management programme for 25 central bank employees. The training covered emerging digital payment risks and fraud detection and mitigation across issuing and acceptance environments.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingFraud and scamsPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-14•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia reported 477.4 million noncash payments worth EUR 597.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up 6% by volume and 2% by value year over year. Card payments accounted for 59% of transaction volume, while instant payments represented more than one-quarter of customer credit transfers.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsActivity and performance reportingMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-14•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia has published its monthly balance of payments flash estimate, based on a smaller dataset than its quarterly statistics. The third quarter 2026 balance of payments will be released on December 9, 2026.
Data & statisticsCross-border paymentsRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-14•Pakistan•State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee held the policy rate at 11.5%, with seven of 10 members supporting the decision as appropriate to guide inflation toward the 5-7% target range. Headline inflation reached 11.1% in August, while the prolonged Middle East conflict and higher global commodity prices have increased risks to the outlook.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-09-14•Macao•Monetary Authority of Macao
The Monetary Authority of Macao convened a conference on strengthening retirement protection through life annuities and pension funds. The Social Security Fund is preparing a transition from a nonmandatory to a mandatory provident fund system, while regulators emphasized prudent management and consumer protection.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesConsumer and investor protectionPrudential risks
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2026-09-14•Europe•European Banking Federation
The European Banking Federation highlighted an independent study concluding that EU law neither provides nor permits the creation of a general right to vocational training enforceable against employers. Existing EU directives address training only in support of other policy objectives, while national frameworks vary across member states.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCompliance
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2026-09-14•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao reported that ASEAN central banks discussed macroeconomic risks, artificial intelligence in finance and policy challenges linked to capital account liberalization. The committee adopted an analysis to guide future cooperation and addressed sustainable capital markets, including Lao PDR’s first green bond. Its work will move into a new ASEAN central bank deputy governors’ framework in 2027.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceClimate risk and sustainable financeMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-14•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has notified businesses that S-Mikron Elektronik’s details have been amended, but the entity remains subject to Russia sanctions. Businesses must check for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets and make the required reports, while regulated firms must also notify the Commission after fulfilling their statutory reporting obligations.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsAML and CFTBeneficial ownershipRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-14•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has reviewed the first year of its Digital Finance Initiative, highlighting targeted changes on tokenisation, virtual asset services, financial crime technology and early regulatory engagement. It is now progressing a stablecoin framework, with feedback and rules expected by the end of 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTokenizationStablecoinsAML and CFT
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2026-09-14•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements found that risk appetite held firm despite rising sovereign yields, geopolitical tensions and concerns over fiscal sustainability and technology valuations. Investors shifted toward higher-quality credit, non-US equities and emerging markets, while leverage in bond and equity products remained a financial stability concern. Separate studies examine technology-driven private credit growth, bank compensation deferrals, international credit to Africa and central bank communication on core inflation.
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskCredit riskArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-14•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on revised fees for depository receipt offerings under proposed annual shelf arrangements. Issuers would pay THB 50,000 at initial approval and annual renewal, plus THB 15,000 per foreign underlying security for each filing, rather than both fees for every application.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listingsMarket development
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2026-09-14•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has opened round III registration through Sept. 29 for an examination expected in October in Ho Chi Minh City. Round IV is planned for November in Hanoi, with application dates to follow. The fee is VND 1 million per certificate type, and candidates must score at least 60% in each section.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCompliance
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2026-09-14•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan approved EnTie Commercial Bank to conduct specified foreign currency money trust business. It also authorized Bank of Taiwan, Mega International Commercial Bank and First Commercial Bank to issue negotiable certificates of deposit denominated in foreign currencies.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMarket developmentCurrency and cash management
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2026-09-14•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea's Financial Services Commission reported that five policy finance institutions supplied KRW 42 trillion in climate finance through July, reaching 74.1% of the annual target. Its new interagency task force will coordinate transition finance standards, sectoral decarbonization roadmaps and climate finance data infrastructure. A final transition finance code of practice is planned by the end of October.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
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2026-09-14•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has updated stress testing scenarios for non-governmental pension funds, which will apply them from September 30, 2026. The scenarios cover faster advanced-economy inflation, foreign market volatility and a period of tight Russian monetary policy, while clarifying the valuation of bonds linked to the key rate.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitStress testingFinancial stability and systemic riskPrudential risks
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2026-09-14•Thailand•Bank of Thailand
The Bank of Thailand is preparing commemorative banknotes honoring Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha for public exchange later in 2026. Current exchange arrangements apply a limit of 20 banknotes per denomination per person.
OtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-09-14•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported continued retail investment in corporate bonds, money market funds and shares, while demand for foreign currency declined for a third month. The review will now track sales of securities purchased under presidential permits, with share sales of just over RUB 1 billion in the past three months having little effect on prices.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket risk and volatilityForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-14•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has joined the United Nations Development Programme’s Sustainable Insurance Forum. The membership provides access to regulatory cooperation, knowledge sharing and working groups focused on sustainability and climate risks in insurance supervision.
SupervisionCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-09-14•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan briefed media representatives on the regulation, supervision and development of non-bank credit organizations. The session also addressed financial leasing, responsible lending, consumer protection and access to financial services, without announcing new regulatory measures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLendingConsumer and investor protectionFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-14•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
Serbia's annual inflation was 2.2% in August, below the 3% target midpoint, despite higher energy prices and core inflation of 4.7%. The National Bank of Serbia expects inflation to rise to around 4% in September but remain within the target tolerance band over the next two years.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-14•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
China’s outstanding aggregate social financing rose 7.2% year on year to CNY 464.8 trillion at the end of August, while M2 grew 7.5%. Financing flows totaled CNY 23.91 trillion in the first eight months, CNY 2.64 trillion less than a year earlier, as weaker renminbi lending and government bond financing outweighed stronger corporate bond issuance. Household loans declined by CNY 1.03 trillion, while lending to nonfinancial enterprises and public institutions increased by CNY 11.26 trillion.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-14•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission participated in a SADC capacity-building program for regulatory board members focused on emerging financial-sector risks. Discussions covered AI governance, data-driven supervision, cybersecurity, climate resilience and the skills boards need to oversee technological change.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingArtificial intelligenceData protectionCyber resilience
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2026-09-14•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus examines the rise and subsequent decline of nonperforming loans, the factors driving their reduction and the key lessons.
ResearchAsset qualityCredit risk
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2026-09-14•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye will recruit three secretaries, two drivers and five support services staff for Istanbul. Applicants need a relevant 2024 public service examination score of at least 70 and must complete oral examinations, with drivers also subject to a practical test.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentOther
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2026-09-14•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that Exchange Fund foreign assets fell by HKD 41.8 billion in August to HKD 3,652.7 billion. The Monetary Base stood at HKD 2,080.2 billion, with private-sector claims of HKD 403.1 billion and foreign liabilities of HKD 140.3 billion.
Data & statisticsAccounting and financial reportingFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-14•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission found erroneous and inconsistent data, as well as potential compliance weaknesses, in 2025 anti-money laundering returns from securities firms, managers and cryptoasset service providers. It will follow up with affected entities, consider low levels of reported alerts and investigations in further supervision, and update its reporting manual.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAML and CFTComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-14•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank found that interest rate changes transmit less strongly to euro area growth and inflation when uncertainty is high, particularly financial or geopolitical uncertainty. This may require central banks to respond more strongly and assess multiple uncertainty measures when calibrating policy.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-14•Germany•BaFin
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority is consulting on raising the reciprocal Austrian sectoral systemic risk buffer from 1% to 2%, then to 3.5% from July 1, 2027. The measure would cover defined Austrian construction and real estate exposures above EUR 100 million on a solo, sub-consolidated or consolidated basis.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskCapital adequacy
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2026-09-14•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan licensed PKF Tajikistan LLC to audit insurance organizations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsAuditing
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2026-09-14•Venezuela•Central Bank of Venezuela
The Central Bank of Venezuela will require all bank deposits, including current accounts, to earn interest from Sept. 15, 2026, with a 10% minimum annual rate for demand deposits. Minimum rates will rise to 42% for savings deposits and 46% for fixed term deposits.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-14•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins has asked staff to develop a proposal allowing investment advisers, under specified conditions, to self-custody crypto assets or use state trust companies as custodians. He framed the measure alongside proposed crypto issuance rules and transfer agent modernization as a broader framework for issuing, trading, transferring and holding crypto assets.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClient asset custody and safekeepingBlockchain and distributed ledger technologySecurities offerings and listings
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2026-09-14•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the Senate Banking Committee’s ranking member, sought unanimous consent for legislation that would terminate World Liberty Trust Company’s federal banking charter. The bill would restrict banking approvals for applicants owned or controlled by certain senior government officials and unwind covered approvals granted since Jan. 20, 2025.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsBeneficial ownershipBribery and corruptionAML and CFT
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2026-09-14•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission has launched a new portal for investor inquiries, complaints and reports, which must now be used for all new requests. Existing cases will remain in the previous system until concluded, while regulated entities and administrative record requests must use their dedicated channels.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-09-14•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission has made transfers the only permitted method for receiving and disbursing client funds in the capital markets. The requirement is designed to ensure immediate fund availability, avoid check rejections and strengthen controls and transaction traceability.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsAML and CFT
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2026-09-14•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission updated market participants on its Tokenization Working Group and the emerging regulatory agenda for tokenized securities. Discussions covered tokenized shares and real assets, distributed ledger technology across post-trade activities, market infrastructure and exchange competition.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesTokenizationBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyCompetition and market structure
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2026-09-14•Global•World Savings and Retail Banking Institute
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 targets USD 20 million in credit for 20,000 smallholder farmers and support for 5,000 SMEs annually, with specific allocations for women farmers and female-led businesses.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial inclusionSME financing
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2026-09-14•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Apisit Suksakorn as assistant secretary general for digital technology, effective Jan. 1, 2027. He will oversee the authority’s technology, data analytics, IT audit and cyber risk supervision functions.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsCyber resilienceData managementAuditing
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2026-09-14•Syria•Central Bank of Syria
The Central Bank of Syria announced Syria’s first locally issued electronic payment card accepted internationally, launched through QNB Syria and Mastercard under rules governing connections to qualified global and regional payment networks.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsCyber resilienceData protection
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2026-09-14•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 approved Marina Vyacheslavovna Ten for another senior management position in the securities market under Protocol No. 340/РЦБ/Т of Sept. 9, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-09-14•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission facilitated the arrests of two Dermacare officers over alleged unauthorized investment solicitation, investment fraud and syndicated estafa. The purported franchise investment scheme promised guaranteed quarterly returns of 12.6% for five years.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-09-14•New Zealand•New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has secured the liquidation of 23 additional Chance Voight group entities after the High Court found the active entities insolvent and determined that liquidating the inactive companies was just and equitable. All group entities are now under the same liquidators, while the authority’s investigation continues.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCorporate governanceFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-14•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
The Taiwan Financial Services Commission appointed Hsi-sheng Lin as counselor and transferred Cheng-shan Chou to replace him as director general of the Department of Development and Innovation, effective Sept. 14, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsOrganizational structure
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2026-09-14•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission has opened third-quarter applications for innovative financial service designations under its regulatory sandbox, with online submissions accepted through 6 p.m. on Sept. 30. Applicants can access free staged consulting, while reviews will take up to 120 days before final decisions by the commission.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory sandboxFintech and insurtech
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2026-09-14•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission announced about KRW 103 trillion in Chuseok financing for small businesses and small and midsize enterprises, including KRW 23 trillion from policy financial institutions and KRW 79.6 trillion from banks. Payments and loan maturities due during the September 24-27 holiday will generally shift to September 28 without late charges, while housing pension payments will be advanced to September 23. Banks will also operate mobile and flexible branches for essential transactions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financingLending
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2026-09-14•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission will study multilingual online access to compulsory motor insurance for vehicles entering Thailand from Laos. Options include QR codes at border checkpoints, digital payment and proof of coverage, and tools for verifying insurance status.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechConsumer and investor protectionCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-14•New Zealand•Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has published four near-final Deposit Takers Act standards and licensing questions for existing regulated deposit takers. The standards cover liquidity, depositor compensation, mortgage lending and overseas incorporation, and are due to take effect on Dec. 1, 2028. Licensing opens on June 1, 2027, with a streamlined process for existing entities and a full process for new entrants.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity riskLendingConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-13•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority
The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority will co-host Money20/20 Middle East from Sept. 14 to 16 and highlight its national strategy, digital transformation and insurance technology priorities. It will also present the risk-based capital framework supporting a target to raise risk-based capital from SAR 25 billion to SAR 50 billion by 2030.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyFintech and insurtechRisk management
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2026-09-13•Palestine•Palestine Capital Market Authority
The Palestine Capital Market Authority concluded workshops for listed companies on a governance index that will classify them by compliance with governance instructions. The index covers 65 criteria across five pillars, and the authority will use company feedback to refine its methodology and application.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCorporate governanceESGDisclosures
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2026-09-13•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has expanded the pool of eligible auditors for professional insurance firms to include those registered in Sections I, II(A) and II(B) of its register. The cost easing applies to insurance intermediaries, consultants and risk and loss assessment experts, and will take effect the day after publication in the Egyptian Gazette.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAuditingCompliance
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2026-09-13•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority joined a roadshow in mainland China and Hong Kong to explore capital markets cooperation, financial partnerships and cross-border investment. It also discussed regulatory cooperation with Chinese and Hong Kong securities regulators and presented Oman’s market to prospective investors.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationMarket development
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2026-09-13•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance will soon present about 30 opportunities that could attract up to EUR 20 billion in new investment over 10 years. The Invest Ahead roadmap seeks to close Greece’s investment gap by promoting larger, more technology intensive and export oriented businesses.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMergers and acquisitionsMarket development
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2026-09-13•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority hosted two meetings with the Saudi Capital Market Authority on fintech, crowdfunding and sukuk market development. Discussions covered Algeria’s crowdfunding regime, fintech laboratory initiatives and Saudi experience with sukuk regulation, supervision and market development.
Policy & regulationCooperationFintech and insurtechCrowdfundingMarket development
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2026-09-13•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt named FinFamily the winner of the fourth FinTech Got Talent university competition, followed by PayRamids and Pockety. All three teams will represent Egypt at the Arab FinTech Challenge in Jordan from Sept. 21 to 24, 2026. The wider FinYology initiative now spans 31 universities and has involved about 24,000 students in roughly 1,060 projects.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechArtificial intelligenceFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-13•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority expects to launch regulated short selling within the next few weeks once the centralized lending system and broker connections are completed. It is also prioritizing market making, with a stamp duty exemption and possible further incentives, while advancing Basel III and Solvency II related prudential reforms.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructureMarket developmentRisk management
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2026-09-13•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority’s decision revokes the license of KFH Contractual Healthcare Company and provides for liquidation of its healthcare investment system. The company and system will be removed from the relevant registers after liquidation, while the manager remains responsible for earlier legal obligations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCorporate governanceComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-13•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq announced a seven-day Islamic certificate of deposit auction for Sept. 15, 2026. Eligible Islamic banks must hold more than IQD 50 billion in private-sector dinar deposits and may bid between IQD 50 billion and IQD 500 billion.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsSecurities offerings and listingsMarket infrastructureRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-13•Jordan•Jordan Securities Commission
The Jordan Securities Commission and the Association of Banks in Jordan signed an agreement covering information sharing, joint research, technical cooperation and training. The framework also enables them to exchange advice and expertise on reviews of relevant legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-13•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority has suspended trading in United Cooperative Assurance shares following an application to commence liquidation. The suspension will remain until the authority and commercial court issue their respective decisions.
SupervisionInterventionsSecurities offerings and listingsCorporate governance
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2026-09-13•Malaysia•Ministry of Finance (Malaysia)
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has updated on a Singapore High Court claim seeking about SGD 1.298 billion from DBS over funds allegedly misappropriated from 1MDB and SRC. The claim concerns five accounts allegedly used to channel more than USD 1 billion, while the government's remaining loss from the 1MDB scandal is estimated at MYR 20 billion.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsBeneficial ownershipRecovery and resolutionFraud and scams
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2026-09-13•Asia•ASEAN
ASEAN has outlined Philippine-hosted ministerial meetings in September and October to prepare priorities and recommendations for its 49th Summit in November. The agenda centers on economic integration, disaster resilience, tourism investment, gender equality, energy and regional security.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCross-border cooperationDiversity and inclusionClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-09-12•Bermuda•Ministry of Finance (Bermuda)
The Bermuda Ministry of Finance published an outcome statement from a Sept. 8-12 meeting of Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders. Discussions focused on economic and financial services resilience, climate and disaster preparedness, regional cooperation and citizen wellbeing ahead of November’s Pre-Joint Ministerial Council Meetings.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeCross-border cooperationFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-12•Albania•Bank of Albania
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko and French Embassy official Pierre Sentenac discussed Albania’s economic outlook, EU integration and institutional cooperation. The meeting highlighted stable economic and financial indicators, tourism’s contribution to growth and increased bank financing for the sector.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskESGCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-12•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for deeper integration of Europe’s energy grids, services, capital markets and payment systems to support growth and reduce external dependence. She reiterated the ECB’s 2% inflation objective and presented the digital euro as a European payment option alongside cash. Faster artificial intelligence adoption could add about EUR 630 billion annually to the euro area economy within a decade, according to ECB estimates.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCBDCArtificial intelligencePayments and payment systems
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2026-09-12•Albania•Bank of Albania
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko and French Embassy official Pierre Sentenac discussed Albania’s economic outlook, EU integration and institutional cooperation. The meeting highlighted tourism’s contribution to growth, increased bank financing for related activities and the continued stability of key economic, monetary and financial indicators.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskESGMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-12•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has mandated real-time reporting to I-Score throughout the financing lifecycle for consumer finance and licensed medium, small and microenterprise finance providers. Covered entities must complete the electronic link within three months after the decisions take effect, while consumer finance companies also face monthly reporting requirements.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingConsumer and investor protectionData management
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2026-09-12•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority issued a comprehensive second edition of the Egyptian Real Estate Valuation Standards, replacing the framework introduced in 2015 and aligning it with current international standards. The rules strengthen requirements for valuation methods, data, independence, conflict disclosure, documentation and record retention, while adding guidance for property rights and assets under development. They will take effect the day after publication in the Egyptian Gazette.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsValuationESG
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2026-09-12•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde defended the latest rate increase as a response to euro area inflation of 3.3% and a prolonged energy shock. She expects continued energy price pressure despite risks to growth. Lagarde also warned that elevated artificial intelligence valuations could correct, although Europe’s financial sector is stronger than during earlier crises.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsFinancial stability and systemic riskArtificial intelligenceMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-12•Turkmenistan•Ministry of Finance (Turkmenistan)
The Turkmenistan Ministry of Finance is preparing a September conference in Ashgabat on innovation and digital technologies as drivers of economic growth. It will address artificial intelligence, financial technology, electronic government, digital services and the wider modernization of the economy.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligenceFintech and insurtech
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2026-09-12•Saudi Arabia•Ministry of Finance (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance reported that S&P Global affirmed the Kingdom’s A+ sovereign rating with a stable outlook. The assessment reflects resilient non-oil growth, strong government assets and energy export flexibility, while S&P forecasts a 0.9% GDP contraction in 2026 followed by 8.2% growth in 2027.
Data & statisticsCredit ratingsMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-12•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam encouraged MSMEs to use takaful and insurance to manage operational and financial risks. Businesses should select coverage based on their risk exposure, operations, budget and needs, including potential protection for property, vehicles, cyber incidents, liabilities and key personnel.
Financial literacy & educationSME financingRisk managementFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-11•Belize•Central Bank of Belize
The Central Bank of Belize will place its National Symbols Coin Series into circulation on September 18, 2026. Existing coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II will remain legal tender, while a limited edition painted 50 cent Mahogany Tree coin will be sold only as a collectible.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsCurrency and cash management
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2026-09-11•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
Türkiye’s insurance regulator will raise compulsory motor third-party liability insurance premium caps by 1.5% for October 2026. Taxis and specified minibuses and buses will face an additional 2% increase from Oct. 1, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-11•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission adopted a presumption that qualifying whistleblowers receive the maximum 30 percent award when the aggregate payment would be USD 5 million or less. The presumption remains subject to safeguards covering claimant conduct, reporting delays, assistance and the public interest. The SEC-aligned rule takes effect 30 days after Federal Register publication.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsWhistleblowing
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2026-09-11•Paraguay•Central Bank of Paraguay
The Central Bank of Paraguay and the University of Salamanca have opened the third edition of their economic law master's program for 30 central bank officials. The program covers regulation, financial markets, insurance and securities markets to strengthen participants' technical and legal capabilities.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingFinancial stability and systemic riskRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-11•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba has removed prior authorization requirements for economic actors opening foreign currency accounts in Cuba or abroad, replacing them with notification obligations. Complementary rules expand foreign currency use in intercompany and wholesale transactions, while retail USD operations remain subject to national-interest approval. Cash foreign currency accepted by non-state actors must be deposited into designated fiscal accounts.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-11•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Finance Committee ranking Democrat Ron Wyden and Senate Banking Committee ranking Democrat Elizabeth Warren asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to explain sanctioned Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's attendance at a U.S.-hosted G20 meeting. They requested details on the administration's compliance with U.S. law and a response by Oct. 10.
Policy & regulationOtherAML and CFTComplianceGeopolitical risk
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2026-09-11•Aruba•Central Bank of Aruba
The Central Bank of Aruba reported that enterprise loans rose by AWG 178.5 million to AWG 2.45 billion in the second quarter of 2026, driving most of the AWG 217.5 million increase in private sector claims. Broad money grew by AWG 497.4 million to AWG 7.72 billion, while commercial banks’ interest rate margin narrowed to 3.6%.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-11•Global•Financial Stability Board
The Financial Stability Board convened public and private sector representatives to consider practical ways to strengthen preparedness for significant operational disruptions. Discussions focused on trust, lessons from incidents and exercises, effective collaboration and interoperability across sectors and jurisdictions.
Policy & regulationCooperationOperational risk and resilienceFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-11•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania and the United Nations Development Programme discussed stronger cooperation on green finance, financial inclusion, digital education and payment systems. Potential joint work could also support climate capacity building, cybersecurity and small and medium-sized enterprises’ access to finance, although no specific measures were announced.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial inclusionPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-11•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
Angola's Ministry of Finance has opened Standard Bank Angola's public offering as part of the state's disposal of a 34% stake. Standard Bank Group will acquire 24% through its pre-emption right, while the planned listing will diversify the bank's ownership and increase governance, transparency and reporting requirements.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listingsCorporate governance
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2026-09-11•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine approved outsourcing and market abuse controls and assessed three bills on voluntary pension funds and related tax and civil law changes. Its 71 decisions also addressed enforcement procedures, temporary state management of sanctioned entities, regulated firm appointments and securities issuances.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket abuseOutsourcing and third-party risk managementSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-09-11•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland published the results of an NBP bill sale auction conducted as a fine-tuning open market operation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMarket developmentRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-11•Iceland•Central Bank of Iceland
The Central Bank of Iceland will double its weekly foreign currency purchases to EUR 12 million from Sept. 15, 2026, reflecting higher than expected Treasury needs. The program is scheduled to end on Oct. 15, and the bank does not expect it to materially affect the króna’s exchange rate.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-11•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia named civics teacher Amiran Khimshiashvili as the first National Financial Education Award winner. He received GEL 5,000 for his work promoting financial education, while the next competition will cover the 2026-2027 academic year.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-11•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency discussed economic and financial developments with an International Monetary Fund delegation during its regular mission to Croatia. The meeting focused on domestic and international risks, potential vulnerabilities and trends affecting financial stability.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-11•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s working group reviewed 2026 implementation results for 15 measures designed to strengthen resilience to internal and external shocks. It discussed progress and outstanding issues under the 2022–2026 socioeconomic development strategy and identified next steps to improve effectiveness.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-11•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank Executive Board member Philip R. Lane presented projections showing euro area inflation at 3 percent in 2026 before easing to 2.1 percent in 2028. Real GDP growth is forecast at 0.9 percent in 2026, rising to 1.5 percent in 2028. A severe Middle East conflict scenario would lift 2027 inflation to 5.4 percent and cut growth to 0.4 percent.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-11•Nigeria•Central Bank of Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s August survey showed business confidence rising to 14.8 from 5.7 in July, with respondents expecting further gains through February 2027. Businesses anticipated naira appreciation but persistently elevated borrowing costs, while taxation, insecurity and high interest rates remained the leading constraints.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools