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2026-10-09•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has proposed higher application and supervision fees for market infrastructure operators, a new USD 1,000 annual fee for each listed securities class and stronger late filing charges. Late filing fees would reach up to USD 3,000 per overdue filing, while new guidance would address permission variations and substantial change in control applications. The amendments are proposed to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket infrastructureMarket developmentRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Denmark•National Bank of Denmark
A National Bank of Denmark working paper finds that better reemployment prospects can reduce the wage premium demanded from risky young firms, encouraging experimentation and raising productivity. Danish administrative data show that stronger local job finding conditions narrow young firms’ relative wages, while a randomized survey finds that doubling expected unemployment duration raises the required risk premium by about 2.3 percentage points. The research does not evaluate specific policies.
ResearchOther
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2026-10-09•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland’s Department of Finance said Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris will chair ECOFIN negotiations aimed at securing agreement on the Market Integration and Supervision Package. Ministers will also set priorities for the European Commission’s 2027 banking reforms and discuss windfall taxation of energy company profits.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentMacroprudential policy and toolsTaxation
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2026-10-09•Cook Islands•Ministry of Finance & Economic Management (Cook Islands)
The Cook Islands Ministry of Finance and Economic Management confirmed that fuel shipments remain scheduled and there is no shortage, although global prices are expected to remain high into 2027. Diesel has more than doubled in price over the past year, creating pressure on electricity, freight and imported goods. Households and businesses are advised to avoid stockpiling, conserve fuel and plan for sustained higher costs.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket risk and volatility
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2026-10-09•Cook Islands•Ministry of Finance & Economic Management (Cook Islands)
The Cook Islands Ministry of Finance and Economic Management said fuel deliveries remain on schedule and urged consumers not to stockpile. Diesel prices have more than doubled from a year earlier and shortages are expected to persist through 2027 because of global refinery and export disruptions. The government is monitoring stocks weekly and supporting households through free buses and temporary payments.
OtherMarket risk and volatility
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2026-10-09•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam reported that its residential property price index fell to 96.2 in the second quarter of 2026, down 3.0% quarter on quarter and 0.3% year on year. Banks financed 120 transactions, while the overall median purchase price declined 1.5% from the previous quarter to BND255,000.
Data & statisticsLendingActivity and performance reportingMarket development
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2026-10-09•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR marked its 58th anniversary by reviewing its work in the first nine months of 2026 and presenting plans for 2027. A related seminar examined future banking policy, the sector’s evolving role and sustainable finance.
Institutional developmentOtherClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-09•Australia•Department of Treasury (Australia)
Australia's Department of the Treasury is consulting on technical corrections covering tax, corporations, superannuation, aged care and government stock laws. The drafts would broaden access to unused leave tax offsets after genuine redundancy, preserve intended GST-free residential care treatment and prevent incorrect superannuation valuations from inflating Division 296 tax. They would also simplify deceased estate transfers of government stock and make several corporations and life insurance updates.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTaxationCorporate governance
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2026-10-09•Australia•Department of Treasury (Australia)
The Australian Department of the Treasury reported that the First Nations Economic Partnership endorsed three employment proposals covering school to work pathways, long term unemployment and the early childhood workforce. The proposals will proceed to government consideration, while consultation on a First Nations Economic Framework is expected in the coming weeks. Capital access options will be developed for the partnership’s Dec. 2, 2026 meeting.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesProcurementArtificial intelligenceFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-09•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s balance sheet contracted by AUD 5.331 billion to AUD 349.795 billion in the week to Oct. 7, 2026. Declines in gold and foreign exchange assets and Australian dollar investments mainly reflected transactions, while higher Exchange Settlement balances were offset by falls in other deposits and liabilities.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsRegulatory reportingFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Full Court of the Federal Court dismissed former auditor Reginald Lance Williams’ appeal, upholding the cancellation of his registration and ordering him to pay appeal costs. The ruling confirmed his responsibility for deficiencies in the 2012 audit of the LM Managed Performance Fund and affirmed the disciplinary role of the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAuditing
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2026-10-09•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission selected UHY Auditing and Consulting Co., Ltd. for a VND 639 million audit of its management and supervision information technology system project. The state funded, fixed price contract covers two months of noncontinuous work, subject to a possible timing adjustment linked to the project’s underlying contracts.
Institutional developmentProcurementAuditing
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2026-10-09•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has invited quotations by Oct. 14, 2026, for replacement and additional IT equipment for its 2027 operations.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-10-09•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on replacing its Disciplinary Committee for Digital Asset Businesses with an advisory panel at the SEC Office level. The SEC Office would handle initial consideration and orders, while the SEC Board would retain authority over appeals.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governanceBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyCompliance
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2026-10-09•Philippines•Philippines Insurance Commission
The Philippines Insurance Commission and other market authorities will apply the international pricing convention to peso-denominated government and corporate bonds from Jan. 4, 2027. Settlement value calculations may change, but bond terms, taxes, coupons and principal repayments will not. Regulations and systems are expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket developmentMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-09•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund outlined policies to address the macrofinancial risks of foreign currency stablecoins, including currency substitution, weaker capital controls, bank disintermediation and greater exposure to shocks. It recommends stronger macroeconomic frameworks, comprehensive regulation and reporting, country-specific use of foreign exchange buffers and intervention, and closer international coordination.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsStablecoinsCross-border paymentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Global•International Monetary Fund
An International Monetary Fund technical note finds that AI related financial stability risks remain manageable but could grow as investment relies more heavily on external and interconnected financing. Vulnerabilities are concentrated among infrastructure and cloud providers, while circular financing, technological obsolescence and correlated markets could amplify shocks. The note highlights the need for better exposure data, scenario analysis and monitoring of leverage across banks and nonbank financial institutions.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceFinancial stability and systemic riskCapital adequacy
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2026-10-09•Indonesia•Bank of Indonesia
Bank Indonesia’s survey projects retail sales growth to accelerate to 1.4% year over year in September 2026, although sales are expected to fall 2.3% on a monthly basis. Respondents also anticipate increased inflationary pressure in November 2026 and February 2027.
Data & statisticsMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-09•Mauritius•Mauritius Financial Services Commission
The Mauritius Financial Services Commission has clarified which entities may independently certify ESG funds under its disclosure and reporting guidelines. Eligible providers include registered audit firms, licensed or recognized credit rating agencies, and qualifying assurance, specialized ESG and impact verification firms.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationESGDisclosures
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2026-10-09•Malaysia•Malaysia Securities Commission
The Securities Commission Malaysia has charged former consultant Henry Tan Soong Yan with two offenses involving alleged unlicensed securities dealing and representation of Public Bank Berhad. He claimed trial and was granted bail subject to passport surrender and reporting conditions, with the next case mention set for Dec. 16, 2026.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-10-09•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Chief Executive Officer Julia Leung detailed collateral, settlement and trading reforms as average daily stock turnover exceeded HKD 270 billion in 2026, up 160% from 2023. Planned measures include cross-clearing-house margin offsets, wider use of Mainland bonds as collateral, T+1 settlement and extended trading hours. Board lot reform for existing issuers will take effect in November, while a further client margin reduction is targeted for March 2027 subject to approval.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructureMarket developmentTrading
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2026-10-09•Hong Kong•Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)
The Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau has agreed with 45 insurers to extend mandatory motor and employees’ compensation insurance coverage to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area. The extension applies from July 31, 2026, at no additional cost to policyholders, ahead of the port’s October 12 opening.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsComplianceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore outlined a framework for scaling tokenised finance through regulatory clarity, trusted digital money and interoperable networks. It plans to settle tokenised MAS Bills with wholesale Singapore dollar CBDC and is advancing shared standards through Project Guardian, BLOOM and Global Layer One. MAS also released an updated runtime safeguards framework and open-source implementation for agentic finance.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCBDCStablecoinsTokenization
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2026-10-09•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
ASIC cancelled James Gerard Thackray’s liquidator registration after prolonged nonpayment of Industry Funding Model levies and penalties. He paid the levies before the decision, but the penalties remained outstanding, and ASIC cited his history of noncompliance and lack of engagement.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Federal Court ordered Hollard to pay AUD 2 million after it admitted serious claims handling failures breached its duty of utmost good faith. The case is the first civil penalty against an insurer for such a breach. Hollard took more than three years to finalize payments as the insured family’s damaged home deteriorated and became uninhabitable.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsClaims managementConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-10-09•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank has issued guidance on recognizing investment scams and verifying providers before transferring money. Consumers should question high return claims, avoid sharing banking credentials and check official licensing and alert lists. Suspected victims should stop payments, contact their bank and report the scam while preserving evidence.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-10-09•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of Tajikistan’s TJS 10 million securities auction produced a weighted average yield of 6.91%, with bids ranging from 6.02% to 7.30%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsSecurities offerings and listingsMarket development
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2026-10-09•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
Thailand Office of Insurance Commission Secretary-General Chuchat Pramoolpol outlined legal and supervisory measures to protect insurers against six interconnected mega risks. Planned amendments cover governance, professional independence, risk-based capital, disclosure and early intervention, supported by ERM, ORSA, composite risk ratings and stress testing. The measures advance a preventive supervisory model designed to identify and address insurer vulnerabilities before they harm policyholders.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyRisk managementStress testing
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2026-10-09•Pakistan•State Bank of Pakistan
Pakistan’s workers’ remittances rose 12.7% year over year to USD 3.6 billion in September 2026, while declining 1.9% from August. First-quarter inflows increased 14% to USD 10.9 billion, led by remittances from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Data & statisticsCross-border payments
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2026-10-09•Asia•Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)
The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering completed its final 2026 standards course for 44 participants from 23 jurisdictions, marking the first course to combine attendees from Asia and the Pacific. A Pacific-focused course is scheduled for February 2027.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAML and CFT
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2026-10-09•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has introduced automatic call transcription across its case management and customer service teams, alongside internal AI call summaries. Participants may opt out at the start of a call, while access to recordings or transcripts is handled under the authority’s privacy procedures.
Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationComplaints and dispute resolutionArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-09•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has updated its guidance on liquidators’ requests for orders concerning voidable creditor-defeating dispositions. It has also launched practical online resources and a booking system for discussing potential requests before submission, addressing recurring evidentiary and procedural issues.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClaims managementComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Mexico•Central Bank of Mexico
The Central Bank of Mexico reported that the Pension Fund for Well-being’s Technical Committee approved its financial reports for April-June 2026 and reviewed updates on legal defense actions and transparency matters.
SupervisionRegulatory reportingAccounting and financial reportingDisclosures
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2026-10-09•New Zealand•New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has cancelled Scott Bennison’s licence to conduct financial markets conduct audits after finding noncompliance with multiple licence conditions. The failures primarily related to his engagement quality review role in the audit of Greenfern Industries Limited’s 2024 group financial statements.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAuditing
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2026-10-08•Dominican Republic•Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic has launched guidance to help consumers make informed borrowing decisions and avoid overindebtedness. The initiative also reinforces expectations that financial institutions protect users’ rights and comply with limits on debt collection communications.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protectionLendingCompliance
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2026-10-08•Caribbean•CARICOM
The Caribbean Community has launched a regional sustainability bond seeking to raise up to USD 250 million for resilience and sustainable development projects. The framework will aggregate eligible projects and connect them with a broader pool of investors, with proceeds expected to finance areas including climate resilient infrastructure, renewable energy and sustainable water management.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeESGGreen taxonomy
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2026-10-08•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority President Gabriel Bernardino appeared before the parliamentary committee on national resilience, natural disaster prevention and PTRR monitoring on Oct. 7, 2026.
SupervisionCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskRisk management
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2026-10-08•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay hosted nearly 250 visitors at a Heritage Day exhibition focused on Indigenous cultures and history. The display included two historic UYU 1 banknotes and the only Uruguayan coin depicting an Indigenous person, a UYU 10 issue minted in 2015.
OtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-08•Panama•Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama will require banks to verify beneficiary details for domestic electronic transfers and let customers review key transaction information before execution. It also delayed the entry into force of separate requirements until March 31, 2027, and added a model amortization table for credit disclosures.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTPayments and payment systemsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-08•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has selected Kim Robbins as chief payments executive of Federal Reserve Financial Services, effective Nov. 16. She will oversee the Federal Reserve’s retail, wholesale, securities and instant payment services, while the bank searches for her successor as first vice president and chief operating officer.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-08•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has promoted Vanessa Palmer to division data principal in Community Development and Engagement. She will lead data practices and products and support technical work focused on Indian Country and low to moderate income communities.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsData managementFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-08•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ordered American Express National Bank to remediate Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering deficiencies and imposed a USD 350 million penalty. Systemic risk assessment, due diligence and monitoring failures prevented the bank from timely identifying, evaluating and sufficiently reporting approximately USD 13 billion of suspected trade based money laundering activity over the past decade.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTComplianceKYC
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2026-10-08•Canada•Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada assessed how population aging and lower immigration are shrinking labor supply, changing consumption and slowing the economy’s productive growth. Reduced immigration may ease housing cost pressures, but fewer workers and demographic shifts could also create sectoral wage and price pressures that matter for the Bank’s 2% inflation target.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-08•Europe•Council of Europe
The Council of Europe reviewed a decade of European Union-backed reforms across the Western Balkans and Türkiye covering justice, human rights, anti-corruption and economic crime. The EUR 42 million current phase runs from 2023 to 2026, with a further phase expected to begin in early 2027.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTBribery and corruption
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has flagged amended UK sanctions listing details for Rostec and Helico Group LLC, which remain designated. Businesses must check for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets and make the required reports to the Policy & Resources Committee and the Commission.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTBeneficial ownershipRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has notified businesses of three individuals and 23 entities newly subject to Russia sanctions in the Bailiwick. Businesses must identify and freeze related assets immediately, prevent funds or economic resources from being made available and report affected relationships to the Policy & Resources Committee. Regulated firms must subsequently provide specified relationship and value information to the Commission.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsAML and CFTRegulatory reportingBeneficial ownership
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has notified businesses that details for Kinloss Property Limited have changed on the UK Sanctions List, although its asset freeze and director disqualification sanction remain in force. Businesses must check for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets and make the required reports to the Policy & Resources Committee and the Commission.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsAML and CFTRegulatory reportingBeneficial ownership
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has alerted businesses that details for Kinloss Property Limited have been varied on the UK Sanctions List, although its asset freeze and director disqualification sanction remain in force. Businesses must check for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets and make the required reports to the Policy & Resources Committee and, for regulated firms, the Commission.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission notified businesses of amended UK Sanctions List details for two individuals and one entity that remain subject to Russia sanctions. Businesses must screen for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets and make the required reports to the Policy & Resources Committee and the Commission.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsAML and CFTBeneficial ownershipRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-08•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay unanimously raised its monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to 6% to preserve anchored inflation expectations and support convergence to the 4.5% target. Annual inflation reached 4.7% in September, but the Bank saw no generalized price pressures and expects inflation to converge over the two-year policy horizon.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-10-08•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
Argentina Securities Commission President Roberto E. Silva outlined the finalized collective investment regime for Labor Assistance Funds at an industry event. The framework connects employment related coverage needs with supervised capital market vehicles and is intended to support long term institutional investment.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket developmentSecurities offerings and listingsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-08•West Africa•Central Bank of West African States
Côte d’Ivoire’s Treasury has met PI-SPI requirements and is regularly using the regional platform for bulk public payments. The system supports government payments and receipts across accounts with real-time monitoring, while the Central Bank of West African States assists other union treasuries with gradual integration.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-08•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
In a podcast interview, Pensions Superintendent Francisco A. Torres reviewed a reform proposal that would temporarily cut the contribution threshold for an inflation-adjusted lifetime minimum pension from 25 years to 15. The measure would extend the guarantee to about 2.2 million more people, before the threshold gradually returns to 25 years over 20 years. Torres also emphasized voluntary pension saving and greater investment diversification.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-08•Ethiopia•Ministry of Finance (Ethiopia)
Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance has consulted stakeholders on draft rules to strengthen oversight of investment tax and customs duty incentives. Investors would face performance agreements, project-specific accounting, annual reporting and restrictions on the use of duty-free imports, with enforcement action for breaches. The reform also seeks to remove ineffective incentives and reduce tax expenditure.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTaxationRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-08•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
Montenegro Capital Market Authority President Željko Drinčić highlighted the potential for capital markets and institutional investors to expand long term financing for the Western Balkans energy transition. He identified solar energy combined with battery storage as an investment scenario through 2030 and stressed that credible projects, transparent disclosures and regulatory predictability are essential to attract capital.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesTokenizationDisclosuresConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-08•Romania•Ministry of Finance (Romania)
The Romanian Ministry of Finance outlined Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare’s priorities for the Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings in Luxembourg. Romania is emphasizing home-host balance and entity-level capital and liquidity requirements in banking, alongside structural energy measures, efficient public finances and deeper capital markets.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCapital adequacyMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-08•Albania•Ministry of Finance (Albania)
Albania’s Parliament approved Ministry of Finance reforms to the payment systems and banking frameworks, bringing them closer to EU standards. The measures provide equal access to national payment systems and clarify the division between banks and electronic money institutions, supporting competition, digital payments and more effective supervision.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsOpen banking and financeMarket development
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2026-10-08•Bermuda•Ministry of Finance (Bermuda)
The Government of Bermuda reported continued engagement with the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force as the jurisdiction undergoes its Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation. Officials are preparing for an April 2027 on-site visit that will assess compliance with FATF standards and the effectiveness of Bermuda’s financial crime controls.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-08•Germany•BaFin
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority has set the methodology for Pillar 2 Guidance following the 2026 stress test for less significant institutions. Guidance will generally apply only when stressed capital ratios fall below the Total SREP Capital Requirement plus 500 basis points, a change expected to reduce recipients by about 40%. The 2026 calibration factor is 65%, with net guidance capped at 750 basis points after the capital conservation buffer offset.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCapital adequacyStress testingPrudential risks
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2026-10-08•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
Angola's Ministry of Finance announced the election of three ARSEG officials to CISNA governance and technical bodies. The appointments expand Angola's participation in regional cooperation on insurance, pensions, financial inclusion, consumer protection and nonbank financial supervision.
Policy & regulationCooperationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusionCorporate governance
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2026-10-08•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
Angola Capital Markets Commission staff member Jailma de Sá Nogueira was elected to CISNA’s Capital Markets Subcommittee during the regional network’s 49th annual meeting in Malawi. The appointment deepens the commission’s role in regional regulatory cooperation and harmonization across Southern African nonbank financial markets.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentSupervisory collegesCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-08•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
Angola’s Gaming Supervision Institute clarified that regulatory authorizations, which are distinct from licenses, must be requested through the Gaming Supervision System with the required general and activity-specific documents. Promotional random draws require at least 20 days’ advance notice, while certain gaming equipment needs prior approval before entering or circulating in Angola. The institute also emphasized controls against illegal gambling, financial crime and risks to minors and other vulnerable groups.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-10-08•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission held a student lecture on capital markets investing, financial digitalization and resilient investment decisions. The event formed part of World Investor Week 2026, with further public education activities planned.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionMarket development
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2026-10-08•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission held a student seminar on capital markets investing, financial digitalization and investor resilience during World Investor Week 2026. The event supported the global initiative’s focus on financial education and investor protection.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-08•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu urged savings and loans companies to meet end-2026 capital and asset quality thresholds. Existing firms transitioning into Microfinance Banks must hold at least GHS 50 million in capital, while regulated institutions are expected to reduce nonperforming loans to no more than 10%. The savings and loans subsector’s NPL ratio rose to 19.44% in July 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskCapital adequacyCorporate governance
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2026-10-08•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis said the process to replace Isabel Schnabel on the ECB Executive Board would begin at the Eurogroup meeting. He also called for support against the energy crisis to be balanced with fiscal credibility and continued progress on European investment and capital market reforms.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsMarket developmentForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-10-08•Europe•European Financial Reporting Advisory Group
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has appointed Kristian Koktvedgaard acting chair of its Sustainability Reporting Board with immediate effect. He will serve until a permanent chair is appointed, supporting continuity and the timely delivery of technical advice on draft European Sustainability Reporting Standard 40a.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsESGDisclosuresAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-10-08•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, requested information on reports that the NCUA had no active board members from Aug. 10 to Aug. 24, 2026. She is seeking an assessment of the vacancy’s impact on supervision of the USD 2 trillion credit union system, consumer protection and deposit insurance, with responses requested by Oct. 21.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCorporate governanceConsumer and investor protectionFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-08•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The UK Financial Conduct Authority found that most surveyed corporate finance firms undertake key compliance activities, but many lack sufficient independent challenge, management access and involvement in business decisions. Only 47% conducted all surveyed activities, while 63% combined compliance with other responsibilities and 90% used third-party support. The FCA will examine selected firms’ compliance resources and gaps in practice.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplianceWhistleblowingComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-10-08•Canada•Canadian Securities Administrators
The Canadian Securities Administrators finalized amendments banning chargebacks in the distribution of publicly offered investment fund securities. The ban removes a compensation structure that can incentivize advisors to discourage client redemptions to avoid repaying upfront commissions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionMarket abuse
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2026-10-08•Global•United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative has outlined COP31 priorities and their potential implications for financial institutions, including adaptation, climate finance and the alignment of investment flows with climate goals. Türkiye’s implementation agenda includes quantified 2035 targets and a new mechanism to turn national climate commitments into investment-ready projects. UNEP FI will support COP31 work on transition finance, resilience, transition plans and sustainable finance policy.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-10-08•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy’s third-quarter business survey found that economic pessimism eased and demand remained positive, supported by foreign sales, although fourth-quarter operating conditions were still expected to be unfavorable. Middle East conflict effects were concentrated on input costs rather than demand, supporting further selling-price increases. Inflation expectations were broadly stable, at 2.6% over 12 months and 2.5% over longer horizons.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskLiquidity risk
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2026-10-08•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy has released seven studies covering AI, tokenized money, exchange rates, public procurement, private capital and climate-related investment behavior. The papers find that AI’s inflation effects depend on supply and demand timing, while bearer tokenized money can create par-value and regulatory risks regardless of the underlying technology. Other findings highlight litigation-related procurement delays, Italy’s still-underdeveloped private capital market and institutional selling of hurricane-exposed U.S. equities.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceTokenizationProcurement
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2026-10-08•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets Chair Laura van Geest discussed how Europe can strengthen resilience amid geopolitical tensions, technological concentration and economic dependencies, defining strategic autonomy as the capacity to choose its course as circumstances change.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCompetition and market structureGeopolitical risk
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2026-10-08•Mexico•Central Bank of Mexico
The Central Bank of Mexico’s minutes show a unanimous decision to hold the overnight rate at 6.50%, with core disinflation and economic slack offset by persistent services inflation and geopolitical risks. Several members remained open to a future rate cut if conditions improve, while another favored a prolonged hold. The board stressed that policy need not follow Federal Reserve rate changes mechanically.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decision minutes and accountsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-10-08•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank has redesigned its Statistics section and ARAD database to provide clearer access to economic, financial and supervisory data. The services now offer interactive charts, improved time series search and filtering, customized data selections and automated access through a REST API.
Data & statisticsData managementDisclosuresRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-08•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
Incoming payments through the Central Bank of Russia’s payment system rose 3.3% in September 2026 from the second-quarter average, with third-quarter growth of 0.8% overall and 3.7% excluding specified sectors.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-08•Sweden•Ministry of Finance (Sweden)
The Swedish Ministry of Finance expects the economic downturn to end in 2027 as growth strengthens and unemployment begins to decline. Inflation remains low despite high energy prices and is forecast to move toward the Riksbank’s 2% target.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksOther
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission announced that the Policy & Resources Committee has varied an existing Russia sanctions general licence, but did not detail the changes.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has notified firms that the UK has amended the sanctions listing details for Rostec and Helico Group LLC, which remain designated. Businesses must check for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets and make the required reports to the Policy and Resources Committee and the Commission.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-10-08•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has directed businesses to check for exposure to three individuals and 23 entities designated under the UK Russia sanctions regime. Relevant assets must be frozen immediately, funds must not be made available to designated parties, and affected relationships must be reported to the Policy & Resources Committee and the Commission.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsAML and CFTComplianceBeneficial ownership
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2026-10-08•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania and the European Investment Bank presented the third and final draft of Albania’s National Green Taxonomy, including its general framework, technical screening criteria and legislative adaptations. The taxonomy will support the classification and financing of environmentally sustainable activities as banks and businesses adapt to climate risks and European sustainability requirements.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsGreen taxonomyClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-10-08•Sweden•Riksbank
Sveriges Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen said stronger growth and rising inflation risks support a policy rate increase in the near term, potentially as early as November. High input costs, supply disruptions, a weaker krona and robust demand could broaden price increases and keep inflation above the 2% target. September inflation data will form part of the assessment at the November policy meeting.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-08•Europe•European Association of CCP Clearing Houses
The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses urged ECOFIN ministers to agree a proportionate MISP framework that gives ESMA’s Executive Board genuine and independent supervisory authority. It opposes joint supervisory teams and seeks a short transition, clear responsibilities and fees that do not fund duplicated oversight. The association also called for simpler reporting and outsourcing rules, legal certainty for distributed ledger technology and fewer barriers to central clearing.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCCPsMarket infrastructureRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-08•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova discussed expanded cooperation with CFA Institute and CFA Romania on investment training, mentoring and financial education. It also reported that Moldova’s first year connected to SEPA generated EUR 16.4 million in savings from about 1.2 million transactions, with average transfer costs falling to roughly EUR 1.
Policy & regulationCooperationPayments and payment systemsFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-08•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published the Digital Euro High-Level Task Force participant list, with Executive Board member Piero Cipollone as chairperson and representatives from national central banks, the ECB and European Commission.
Policy & regulationCooperationCBDC
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2026-10-08•Palestine•Palestine Capital Market Authority
The Palestine Capital Market Authority connected financial leasing companies with opportunities under the Rural Financial Inclusion Project’s Innovation Challenge Fund. The initiative could support new leasing products and distribution channels for agricultural businesses, rural enterprises and small farmers.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionSME financingLending
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2026-10-08•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority disclosed that Greenline’s virtual asset service provider application was rejected effective Aug. 14, 2025, and the company was ordered to cease operations or migrate its services out of Seychelles. Any virtual asset related services offered after that date breach the applicable law, and users may not have access to consumer protections.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsConsumer and investor protectionBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-08•Morocco•Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)
ACAPS President Abderrahim Chaffai outlined priorities for adapting insurance intermediation to changing customer needs, digitalization and emerging risks. These include stronger skills, better information and advice, innovation and updated distribution channels to broaden insurance access and improve policyholder service.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesConsumer and investor protectionMarket developmentFintech and insurtech
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2026-10-08•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE opened its second Climate Forum and outlined preparations for a climate risk stress test, implementation of its climate risk regulation and sustainable sukuk refinancing for more than USD 100 billion of sustainable assets. Sustainable bonds represent an average 5% of its USD 257 billion in foreign reserves, while the central bank has also become the first in the Middle East and North Africa to co-chair a Network for Greening the Financial System workstream.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-08•West Africa•Central Bank of West African States
The Central Bank of West African States listed 34 authorized payment institutions operating across the West African Monetary Union as of Aug. 31, 2026, with the largest numbers in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-08•Mozambique•Ministry of Finance (Mozambique)
Mozambique's Ministry of Finance is advancing dialogue with civil society, regulators and banks to improve nonprofit organizations' access to financial services. Civil society called for proportionate, risk based treatment to address account delays, repeated documentation requests and other barriers while maintaining financial system integrity.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protectionAML and CFT
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2026-10-08•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority approved four rule modernization proposals for SEC filing. The changes would make membership reviews more risk focused, increase CEO certification deadline flexibility and repeal outdated or overlapping quoting and mutual fund disclosure requirements.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsArtificial intelligenceCyber resilienceCompliance
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2026-10-08•Cape Verde•Ministry of Finance (Cape Verde)
The Cape Verde government and World Bank Group advanced preparations for the next Country Partnership Framework, with a focus on employment, growth and economic diversification. Discussions covered financing, guarantees, advisory support and ways to combine public resources with private investment.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-10-08•Canada•Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization has issued educational content and dealer guidance on extended hours trading. It highlights liquidity, volatility, pricing and execution risks, while confirming that dealers must follow applicable rules and disclose the risks to clients outside core trading hours.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionDisclosuresMarket risk and volatility
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2026-10-08•Canada•Payments Canada
Payments Canada finds that real-time payments appeal to most Canadians as the Real-Time Rail approaches its planned Q4 2026 launch. The report also highlights more than 20 new members, Lynx’s full ISO 20022 adoption and implementation of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework. With three in 10 Canadians experiencing scams over a 12-month period, the new system will include mandatory centralized fraud services from launch.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsFraud and scams
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2026-10-08•Canada•Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions warned that frontier AI can amplify cyber, technology, third-party and reputational risks across Canada’s financial system. Institutions should strengthen governance, controls and testing, while boards and senior management remain accountable for managing these risks. OSFI is also enhancing its assessment of frontier AI, technology concentration and critical third-party dependencies.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsArtificial intelligenceCyber resilienceOperational risk and resilience
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2026-10-08•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority has warned that Takeo Investments may have falsely claimed an association with the financial center. The entity has never been authorized to conduct regulated activities or incorporated or commercially licensed in Abu Dhabi Global Market, and its website is no longer operational.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionMarket abuseCompliance
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2026-10-08•Tanzania•Bank of Tanzania
The Bank of Tanzania held the Central Bank Rate at 6.25% for the quarter ending December 2026 to contain underlying inflation while supporting growth and maintaining inflation within its 3%-5% medium-term target. Mainland inflation reached 4.3% in August, while the banking sector remained resilient and foreign exchange reserves exceeded USD 6 billion.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-10-08•Nicaragua•Central Bank of Nicaragua
The Central Bank of Nicaragua reported that payment systems processed 4.5 million transactions worth NIO 758.01 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 54.7% in volume and 13.9% in value. Remote payment channels grew more sharply, with volume rising 79.2% and value increasing 58.6% to NIO 1.1 trillion. Cash in circulation also increased, while electronic money accounts and digital wallet users declined.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsActivity and performance reportingMarket infrastructure