Bolivia's Ministry of Economy and Public Finance expanded the BOB 100 million Transport Credit Guarantee Fund to cover interprovincial, interdepartmental and international passenger and freight services. The fund may guarantee up to 50% of financing for eligible purposes including vehicle purchases, repairs, upgrades and engine purchases.
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia will provide in-person assistance from Sept. 8 to 11, 2026, to communities affected by the Aug. 10 earthquake. Support will include filing petitions and complaints, expedited case guidance and information on consumer rights, financial measures and available channels.
The Central Bank of Bahrain chaired a GCC review of regional capital market integration, including preparations to implement cross-border registration rules for investment funds. The committee also examined potential mandatory account opening and Know Your Customer requirements, regulatory knowledge sharing and studies on artificial intelligence and workforce capacity.
Israel’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 2.85 billion in August 2026 to USD 241.641 billion, or 34.9% of gross domestic product. Revaluation gains and government foreign exchange activities drove the increase.
The Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on draft 2026 guidelines for securities lending and borrowing and short selling.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has set 18 holidays for securities and derivatives business operators in 2027. Operators in five southern provinces will also observe Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Chinese New Year, subject to specified conditions.
Dominican Republic Pensions Superintendent Francisco A. Torres reported that pension funds’ public-sector allocation fell from nearly 80% to about 63% over five years, while the private-sector share rose from 8% to 20%. The number of financed projects increased from about 70 to more than 200, with investments subject to public-offering and disclosure requirements.
The Dubai International Financial Centre announced that Mirae Asset has opened a regulated office after receiving a Category 3C licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The licence permits the firm to manage and distribute collective investment funds to institutional and professional clients across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investing debate competition for 22 secondary school teams to strengthen financial literacy and investment awareness. Six teams will advance from the Sept. 28 preliminaries, with the final scheduled for Oct. 30, 2026.
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has extended the Anti-Money Laundering Return requirement to Restricted Trust Companies and Private Trust Companies. The first return will be issued on Nov. 1, 2026, cover information as of Dec. 31, 2025, and be due by Dec. 31, 2026. The entities will then join the annual return cycle for the Trust and Corporate Services Providers sector.
The Central Bank of Chile will release its monetary policy meeting statement on Sept. 8 and publish the September 2026 Monetary Policy Report on Sept. 9. President Rosanna Costa will present the report to the Senate and hold a press conference, followed by further presentations through Sept. 29.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has extended the accredited investor compliance deadline for angel funds registered on or before September 10, 2025, to March 31, 2027. These funds may offer opportunities to no more than 200 non-accredited investors during the transition and may not accept further contributions from them after the new deadline. Existing investments may continue under the applicable fund documents.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India fined ICICI Lombard INR 10 million for outsourcing and corporate governance violations identified following a September 2019 inspection. The insurer must place the order before its board and submit an Action Taken Report, while also addressing deficiencies involving unallocated premiums and delayed free look cancellations.
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority assessed the financial sector as stable, with bank lending up 13.58% year over year and capital and asset quality remaining sound. It is advancing exchange demutualization, preparing an IDR 1 minimum share price and developing integrated capital and liquidity rules for financial conglomerates. OJK is also building the regulatory framework for its strategic minerals and commodities exchange mandate.
Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission and France's Financial Markets Authority agreed to deepen practical cooperation on virtual assets, securitization and individual investment accounts. The work will support Ukraine’s development of these frameworks and its broader alignment with EU capital markets rules, including through expertise on risk-based supervision and information sharing.
The Central Bank of Poland announced the results of its September 7, 2026 NBP bills sale auction, conducted as its main open market operation.
Poland’s official reserve assets rose by EUR 7.1 billion to EUR 263.0 billion at the end of August 2026, the National Bank of Poland reported. In U.S. dollar terms, reserves increased by USD 10.0 billion to USD 305.0 billion.
The Bank of Italy has called on supervised intermediaries to verify that their sanctions screening controls comply with EBA Guidelines 2024/15. Payment and crypto-asset service providers must screen both parties to transfers without minimum value thresholds, subject to specific arrangements for instant payments and eligible low-risk domestic transfers.
Portugal's Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority opened 19 administrative offense proceedings and concluded 21 in the second quarter of 2026.
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance detailed a package costing EUR 2.2 billion in 2027, combining tax relief, pension and public-sector support, lower labor costs and business investment incentives. The measures include reduced presumptive taxation and advance tax payments for the self-employed, a 0.5% cut in private-sector social contributions and a higher EUR 400 pensioner payment. A proposed child investment account will match private contributions up to EUR 1,200 a year with an equal state contribution.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission has released its summary report on the 2025 sectoral money laundering risk assessment.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission released its 2025 summary assessment of terrorist financing risk in the securities market.
Bolivia's Ministry of Economy and Public Finance expanded the Transport Credit Guarantee Fund to cover additional road passenger and freight services nationwide. The BOB 100 million fund can guarantee up to 50% of financing for vehicle purchases, repairs, upgrades and engines.
The Dutch Central Bank fined GMG Europe B.V. EUR 59,770 for repeatedly breaching minimum own funds requirements over a 25-month period. Three shortfalls ranging from EUR 18,730 to EUR 86,457 were ultimately remedied through shareholder capital contributions.
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance has postponed mandatory use of its new Reporting Regime until financial statements as of Dec. 31, 2026. Sept. 30 statements must be filed through SINENSUP, while testing continues and additional functions are added to the new system.
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Financial Services Users handled 3,850 complaints in San Luis Potosí from January through July 2026, a 13.6% annual increase, and recovered MXN 16.5 million for users in concluded cases. Multiple banking generated 57.6% of complaints, while 24.3% of all cases involved potential fraud.
The Argentina Securities Commission has introduced a matrix clarifying which regulated market activities may be conducted simultaneously and the associated capital and liquidity requirements. It also allows ADCVN central depository agents to register as financial trustees, subject to the applicable rules, and specifies prudential requirements for dual registrants.
The Central Bank of Aruba reported that the money supply fell by AWG 201.9 million in July to AWG 7.52 billion, mainly because net foreign assets declined by AWG 224.7 million. Private sector credit increased, annual inflation reached 2.2%, and stay-over visitor numbers rose 13.4% from a year earlier.
The Central Bank of Aruba projects economic growth will slow from an estimated 6.3% in 2025 to 3.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, while inflation rises to 2.4% in 2026 before easing to 1.4% in 2027. If oil prices remain elevated through the end of 2027, growth could fall to 0.4% and inflation could reach 4.9% that year.
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic ordered DOP 115.7 million in customer refunds after ProUsuario processed 4,968 claims between January and August 2026. Unrecognized purchases were the largest category, accounting for 28% of cases.
A Bank for International Settlements study finds that payment volatility, borrowing costs and interbank market fragmentation are key drivers of banks’ excess reserve demand. Banks outside interbank markets held larger and more persistent balances, while the study found no robust effect from liquidity regulation. The results suggest demand driven floors may sustain elevated reserve holdings where opportunity costs are low and money markets are thin.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group will hold a public discussion on its Due Process Procedures from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Central European Time, with closed sessions possible.
The Central Bank of Iraq revoked Al-Shadhan Company’s foreign currency brokerage license and canceled its certificate of incorporation for breaching the 2022 rules governing exchange companies and foreign currency brokers.
The Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority approved Saudi Vitrified Clay Pipes Company’s proposed capital reduction from SAR 150 million to SAR 45,428,750, subject to shareholder approval and required procedures. The company must disclose the method and expected effects before the vote, while the regulatory approval does not endorse the reduction’s feasibility.
The Astana Financial Services Authority has warned that third parties are fraudulently impersonating The Ultima Global Markets Qazaqstan Limited to offer investments and solicit funds. Investors should not rely solely on displayed licence documents and should verify entities through official sources and the authority’s Public Register.
The Kazakh financial regulator approved Aliya Yerzhanovna Sauytbekova’s appointment to the Management Board of ForteBank subsidiary Home Credit Bank on April 2, 2026.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has immediately exempted all foreign portfolio investors investing only in government securities from furnishing investor group details. The relief, previously limited to the Fully Accessible Route, now also covers the General Route following the removal of concentration limits.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has invited quotations by Sept. 17 for hosting facilities for hardware infrastructure supporting certain IT applications, with the pricing to inform the 2026 project’s detailed design and cost estimates.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has directed 21 individuals to pay VND 1 million each to complete the securities practice certificate process. Certificates will be canceled if recipients do not complete the receipt formalities within one year of the fee notice.
The Central Bank of Madagascar has published for consultation a voluntary green taxonomy covering 108 activities and six environmental objectives. Activities would need to meet contribution, no significant harm and minimum social safeguard tests, with proportionate evidence and verification requirements. A financial institution pilot will inform the final version planned for November 2026.
China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing and Oman Financial Services Authority Executive President Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi discussed capital market cooperation and China’s market reforms and opening.
China Securities Regulatory Commission Chair Wu Qing and Saudi Assistant Minister of Investment Ibrahim bin Yousef Al-Mubarak discussed closer capital market cooperation and two-way investment.
Ghana’s National Insurance Commission engaged banks on their role in enforcing mandatory local marine cargo insurance for commercial imports. Banks will verify local insurance documentation, supported by an insurance database integrated with the customs system, while local insurers are expected to manage the risks through co-insurance and reinsurance.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan purchased USD 1.5 billion in foreign exchange in August as market supply exceeded demand. Its reserves have increased by 33% in 2026 to a record USD 15.3 billion, and some of the purchased currency may be returned to the market if demand rises.
The Central Bank of Russia will issue a 2-ruble silver coin on Sept. 8 commemorating the 150th anniversary of sculptor Stepan Erzya’s birth. The proof-quality coin will have a mintage of 3,000 and will be legal tender at face value.
The National Bank of Serbia’s instant payment system processed 11.3 million payments worth RSD 148.9 billion in August, with transactions executed in 1.0 second on average.
The National Bank of Serbia processed 17.8 million payments through its real-time gross settlement and clearing systems in August 2026, with turnover of RSD 16,952.6 billion. The systems recorded no downtime, while foreign exchange clearing processed EUR 269.1 million among 21 participants.
Moldova's Agricultural Credit Facility financed 769 micro and small agricultural businesses with MDL 655.65 million from March 2025 through August 2026, supported by MDL 65.68 million in grants. A further MDL 26.02 million remains available for loans in 2026, while the facility offers final beneficiaries a fixed annual interest rate of 5.1%.
The Algeria Market Authority has opened recruitment for a research analyst and an accounting officer. Candidates must meet the relevant education requirements, reside in Algiers or the surrounding area and apply by Sept. 20, 2026.
The General Pension and Social Security Authority reported that 133,514 Emirati women are insured under its pension coverage, while 13,238 receive retirement pensions and 16,717 are eligible beneficiaries. Pension protections include enhanced survivor allocations, the ability for widows to combine specified sources of income and reduced retirement age and subscription requirements for mothers based on the number of children.
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority has approved four companies to conduct nonbank financial activities through fintech. The approvals cover microfinance, consumer and mortgage finance, investment fund transactions, and a digital platform for private equity and venture capital funds.
Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority Chair Islam Azzam has explained the new short selling framework ahead of its rollout on the Egyptian Exchange. The lecture covers the centralized securities lending system, participants’ obligations, financial returns and the differences between short selling and margin buying.
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance is seeking broader cooperation with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on sustainable infrastructure, the green transition, transport and regional connectivity. Finance Minister Kouchouk also called for innovative, concessional and catalytic financing to reduce development costs and attract private investment.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine approved without comment a draft government order for Ukraine to request accession to the OECD Council Recommendation on Principles of Corporate Governance. The step builds on Ukraine’s alignment of its corporate governance standards and code with the G20/OECD principles.
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission will convene an international symposium in Athens on Sept. 9 to discuss the future of capital markets and supervision. Topics will include market integrity, investor protection, supervisory independence, artificial intelligence, tokenization, crypto assets and implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
De Nederlandsche Bank’s stress test found that Dutch small and medium-sized banks remain adequately capitalized as a sector under a severe three-year downturn, despite their average Common Equity Tier 1 ratio falling from 25.6% to 21.9%. Bank-specific results will inform supervision and Pillar 2 Guidance.
An Austrian National Bank commissioned study estimates that 600,000 adults, or 8% of Austria’s adult population, cannot use digital financial services independently or at all. The findings underscore the need to embed accessibility in the digital euro while retaining cash and support for people facing language, disability and age related barriers.
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority CEO Stefan Walter outlined how FINMA scales supervision according to institutions’ systemic importance and risk profiles. The voluntary small banks regime provides relief to 56 highly liquid and well-capitalized participants, but common standards continue to apply to risks such as money laundering, market conduct and sanctions. Small institutions also remain responsible for cyber, outsourcing and concentration risks.
Estonia's Ministry of Finance reported that annual inflation slowed to 1.5% in August, the lowest rate in the euro area, as food prices fell and services inflation eased. Rising energy costs and diminishing food price declines are expected to lift inflation close to 3% in September, with the 2026 average forecast at 3.2%.
The Bank of Estonia reported annual inflation of 1.5% in August, with higher energy costs offset by a 2.6% fall in food prices. Inflation has also eased for manufactured goods and services, while tax related base effects have lowered the annual rate. The bank will publish an updated forecast on Sept. 22.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group will open its September 7 meeting from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central European Time to registered observers, while retaining the option to hold closed sessions.
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority has warned that DAG Systems Ltd. and its BLOCKDAG coin have never been authorized under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2024. The company’s incorporation did not permit it to provide virtual asset services, and the notice identifies Oct. 18, 2026, as its dissolution date.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority approved KAMCO Investment Company’s UK real estate assets holding fund for private subscription, with variable capital of up to KWD 165 million and a KWD 100,000 minimum initial investment. The fund has a three-month temporary license to meet capital and regulatory requirements before receiving a three-year operating license.
The Bank of Mauritius has clarified the division of responsibilities under its tender for consultancy services for a new car park in Port Louis. The consultant will provide project management, quantity surveying and document review, while the design and build contractor will retain responsibility for design, specialist personnel, regulatory compliance and demolition.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed Kuwait Investment Company’s investment adviser license. The renewable three-year term begins on Dec. 18, 2026.
The Bank of Israel is rolling out mobile deposits for post-dated checks through most banks, with full availability expected during October. Customers may deposit eligible checks of up to ILS 100,000 and dated up to 13 months ahead, with banks automatically presenting them for payment on the specified date.
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority CEO Stefan Walter outlined how FINMA scales supervision according to institutions’ systemic importance and risk profiles. The voluntary small banks regime provides relief to 56 highly liquid and well-capitalized participants, but common standards continue to apply to risks such as money laundering, market conduct and sanctions. Small institutions also remain responsible for cyber and outsourcing risks.
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority will deregister Bev Buxton under the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015, effective September 13, 2026.
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority deregistered Matthew Edwards and Co with effect from Sept. 4, 2026.
UCITS and AIFs recorded EUR 72 billion in June net inflows, while total assets increased 1.3% to EUR 27.6 trillion. Long-term UCITS attracted EUR 64 billion during the month and almost EUR 400 billion in the first half of 2026.
The National Bank of Georgia reported record international reserves of USD 8.14 billion as of August 2026, up 56.4% year over year. Reserve adequacy reached 128.2% of the IMF threshold, supported by foreign exchange purchases and gains in the value of monetary gold.
A Sveriges Riksbank staff memo finds that adding variable labour utilisation and employment adjustment costs to its MAJA model better captures procyclical labour productivity after monetary policy shocks. The labour hoarding extension also produces unemployment and output responses closer to empirical estimates than the baseline model.
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that August interbank call loan turnover fell 23.4% to TWD 2.22 trillion, while the weighted average overnight rate edged down to 0.822%. Commercial paper rates rose and outstanding issuance reached TWD 4.10 trillion, but turnover declined 10.3% to TWD 5.23 trillion.
Madagascar has assumed the ESAAMLG presidency for September 2026 through August 2027. It will prioritize the third mutual evaluation cycle, illicit financial flows involving natural resources and environmental crime, statistical management and risk based supervision of virtual asset service providers.
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority published a list of candidates registered for insurance agent training.
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority published a list of candidates registered for insurance broker training.
Moldova's Ministry of Finance reported that the Agricultural Credit Facility financed 769 micro and small agricultural businesses with MDL 655.65 million from March 2025 through August 2026. The program offers a fixed annual interest rate of 5.1%, while MDL 26.02 million remains available for loans and MDL 18.32 million for associated grants in 2026.
The National Bank of Serbia clarified that EUR 1.3 billion in foreign inflows from 2021 through 2025 covered a broad nonprofit sector, not only citizens’ associations. It cannot disclose entity-level data because of statistical confidentiality, but some associations and foundations each received more than EUR 10 million.
Moldova's Agricultural Credit Facility financed 769 micro and small agricultural businesses with MDL 655.65 million from March 2025 through August 2026, alongside MDL 65.68 million in grants. The program offers a fixed annual interest rate of 5.1%, with further loan and grant resources available for eligible projects in 2026.
China’s financial regulators jointly launched the 2026 Financial Education Publicity Week, focusing on emerging online financial risks, consumer safeguards and secure digital financial services. A related outreach initiative will provide risk guidance and explain complaint, mediation and other consumer redress channels.
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market is recruiting authorized persons to decide market violation cases. Appointees must assess evidence independently and issue lawful, reasoned and impartial decisions that deter misconduct, protect investors and support market functioning.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned the public about bank-reported phishing and online scams and advised affected customers to contact their bank and the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has warned of fraudulent websites impersonating Faster Payment System support and refund services. The sites seek personal and banking information or direct users to fraudsters posing as customer service personnel.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that official foreign currency reserves fell by USD 5 billion to USD 442.9 billion at the end of August 2026. The total represented more than five times the currency in circulation and about 37% of Hong Kong dollar M3, with no unsettled foreign exchange contracts.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission imposed THB 6.58 million in civil sanctions on SIX Network Thailand and three individuals for manipulating SIX trading volumes on the Bitkub Exchange. All four face six-month digital asset trading bans, while the individuals also face 12-month bans from director or executive roles at specified digital asset businesses.
The South African Reserve Bank reported total assets of ZAR 1.280 trillion as of Aug. 31, 2026, an increase of ZAR 6.84 billion from July. Higher gold valuations more than offset declines in foreign exchange reserves and special drawing rights holdings.
Egypt’s net international reserves reached a preliminary USD 57.2145 billion at the end of August 2026.
The Bank of Papua New Guinea maintained the Kina Facility Rate at 5.0%, the Cash Reserve Requirement at 9.0%, and the current pace of Kina adjustment, judging settings appropriate despite headline inflation reaching 5.3% in the June quarter. It raised its 2026 inflation and real GDP growth forecasts to 5.0% and 3.5%, respectively, and said a broader, sustained rise in underlying inflation would prompt a policy reassessment.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance set four KSP cooperation priorities covering AI ecosystems, sector and energy transformation, specialized skills and international coordination. It also plans to focus projects on four strategic fields and connect policy advice more directly with development finance, multilateral bank projects and private investment.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has detailed electronic filing procedures for covered persons’ Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Programs. Applicants may initially provide a sworn certification but must submit the approved program within 10 days after receiving their registration or secondary license. Failure to comply may result in penalties under applicable anti-money laundering rules.
The Reserve Bank of Australia reported official reserve assets of AUD 106.02 billion at the end of August, down AUD 632 million from July. Foreign exchange holdings declined, partly offset by a rise in gold, while total reserves in U.S. dollar terms increased to USD 75.97 billion.
Former Western Australian director Joanne Pellew was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, with a non-parole period of one year and nine months, following an Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation. Her offenses involved dishonest transfers totaling about AUD 739,655 and managing a corporation while disqualified.
The Bank of Korea reported a KRW 30.6 trillion quarterly increase in industrial lending by depository corporations, taking outstanding loans to KRW 2,065.3 trillion at the end of June 2026. Working capital drove most of the increase, while service-sector and manufacturing loans rose by KRW 19.9 trillion and KRW 8.4 trillion, respectively.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has issued guidelines to make pooled provident fund articles clearer and improve protection of members’ rights and benefits. The guidance addresses inconsistent formats and content across funds, while the SEC plans to assess adoption and may disclose participating pooled funds.
Bank Indonesia has increased its macroprudential liquidity incentive from 5.5% to 6.0%, effective September 2026, to direct more bank liquidity toward MSMEs and priority sectors. Banks had received IDR 446.5 trillion in incentives by early August, while Governor Destry Damayanti called for stronger coordination to convert available liquidity and undisbursed loans into productive credit growth.
Bank Indonesia reported that official reserve assets rose to USD 146.5 billion at the end of August 2026 from USD 145.3 billion a month earlier. The reserves covered 5.4 months of imports and remained above the international adequacy standard.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is consulting on a Phase 2B prototype that expands its sustainable finance taxonomy from 25 to 39 economic activities. It adds green and transition criteria for enabling technologies and hard to abate sectors, alongside a process based adaptation methodology with 24 measures focused on shoreline protection and flood management.
The Australian Department of the Treasury is consulting on draft legislation that would ban non-competes for employees at or below the high income threshold and prohibit co-worker non-solicitation terms for all employees. It would also treat no-poach and wage-fixing agreements between businesses as cartel conduct subject to civil and criminal penalties. Permitted restraints and targeted business exemptions would need to meet conditions including necessity, reasonableness and, in relevant cases, worker notice and consent.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s deputy chair said superannuation’s systemic importance requires stronger governance, capability and professional standards. The central objective is to maintain members’ confidence that compulsory savings are managed in their best interests and will provide security in retirement.
The Monetary Authority of Macao and Hengqin financial authorities reviewed priorities for deeper cross-border financial integration at their eighth joint working group meeting. Discussions covered investment funds, bond market support, free trade accounts, dual-currency payments, cross-border private fund investment and financial leasing.