The Hong Kong Monetary Authority welcomed a direct link between the Central Moneymarkets Unit and SIX, providing CMU members with access to securities in Switzerland and Spain. CMU OmniClear also launched its first equity post-trade services as part of CMU’s expansion into a multi-asset infrastructure.
The Bank of Spain will create a public economic and financial education venue and a training center at Madrid’s Quinta de Torre Arias under a 75-year concession. It will restore the estate’s main buildings and improve accessibility, while the gardens remain open to the public.
The National Bank of Georgia left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 8.25% on 29 July, citing June headline inflation of 5.8% against the 3% target and elevated inflationary risks despite resilient economic growth. It said the tight policy stance is likely to be maintained for an extended period, with further tightening possible if second-round effects or inflation expectations intensify, while average inflation is projected at 5.2% in 2026 before gradually converging to target over the medium term.
Nigeria's National Insurance Commission reiterated its support for Takaful and microinsurance as financial inclusion tools. It urged Noor Takaful to expand outreach, customer education, product innovation and access for underserved communities.
The South African Reserve Bank reported USD 74.115 billion in official reserve assets at end-June 2026, including USD 50.735 billion in foreign currency reserves and USD 16.263 billion in gold. Predetermined central government foreign currency outflows due within one year totaled USD 2.8 billion, while contingent liabilities stood at USD 1.314 billion.
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan licensed Planeta 9 LLC as operator of the Milky Way payment system.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan kept its policy rate unchanged at 14% in July 2026, saying slower disinflation, persistent supply-side and external price pressures, strong domestic demand, and possible second-round effects from energy tariff changes required continued tight monetary conditions to steer inflation toward the 5% target. Headline inflation rose to 6.4% year on year in June, the end-2026 inflation forecast was unchanged at 6.5%, and the central bank said it will maintain conditions needed for price stability amid robust growth and external inflation risks.
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator reviewed tighter rules for microfinance organizations and collection agencies, including higher capital, lending restrictions, stronger borrower protections and a debt assignment moratorium through May 1, 2027. Since 2023, it has revoked 99 microfinance licenses, suspended 29 and removed 47 collection agencies from the register, while imposing KZT 693.4 million in fines.
The Taiwan Ministry of Finance clarified that online pre-filing does not complete the statutory declaration for passengers carrying cash or controlled valuables above applicable thresholds. Travelers must also report in person and undergo customs inspection before clearance.
The Central Bank of the Philippines and PPMI launched Direct Debit PH, InstaPay Cash-In and InstaPay for Business. The initiatives enable scheduled bill collections and fund requests, while raising the maximum transfer for registered businesses from PHP 50,000 to PHP 500,000.
The Equal Opportunities Commission and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority held an event to improve digital inclusion and financial well-being among people of different races in Hong Kong. Participants received multilingual guidance on eMPF and iAM Smart registration, scam prevention, financial management and anti-discrimination protections.
The Monetary Authority of Macao reported that the IMF expects Macao’s economy to grow 3.3% in 2026 and assessed its financial system as sound overall. The IMF recommended further economic diversification, stronger public financial management, greater use of digital and artificial intelligence technologies and additional climate-resilient infrastructure investment.
The Brazil Securities Commission suspended specified subclasses of the NTZ Empreendimentos receivables fund offering for up to 30 days over unresolved documentation irregularities. The issues must be corrected by Aug. 28 or the offering may be withdrawn and its registrations canceled. Investors who have accepted the offering must be given five business days to withdraw or revoke their acceptance.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission found weaknesses in mortgage offset account practices at all eight banks reviewed, with some customers missing promised interest savings. Banks have paid more than AUD 55 million in compensation, and further payments are expected. ASIC will monitor remediation and expects all banks offering offset accounts to strengthen controls and compensate affected customers.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission found weaknesses in mortgage offset account management at eight banks covering more than 70% of the home loan market, with some customers paying excess interest because accounts were not properly linked. Banks reported paying more than AUD 55 million in compensation for offset failures over the two years to Aug. 31, 2025. ASIC is urging borrowers to check their account links, particularly after refinancing or switching loan products.
The Oman Financial Services Authority reviewed the use of satellite imagery, drones and data analytics to improve flood risk management. The technologies could strengthen underwriting, asset valuation, claims settlement and emergency response across Oman’s insurance sector.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission updated regional regulators on its development of a virtual assets legislative framework. It called for greater Caribbean coordination on supervision, enforcement, financial crime risks and investor protection.
The Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Finance and CAF discussed financing for domestic firms, public-private partnerships and projects under the country’s 129-project National Revitalisation Blueprint. CAF’s regional initiatives include a USD 35 million SME facility and a USD 20 million anchor commitment to the planned USD 150 million VELA Fund.
The Central Bank of Chile unanimously held the monetary policy rate at 4.5% in July 2026, citing a highly uncertain backdrop in which Middle East tensions and oil-price volatility have raised near-term inflation risks even as domestic activity undershot the June Monetary Policy Report. June inflation rose to 4.3% year on year and short-term expectations increased, but two-year expectations remained at 3%, and the bank said it will assess policy meeting by meeting to ensure inflation returns to 3% over that horizon.
The Bank of Spain has opened selection processes for secretary general and two deputy director general posts, including a newly created role overseeing data-related areas. The changes follow planned moves by Francisco Javier Priego and Jaime Herrero, and expressions of interest close at 2 p.m. Central European Time on Sept. 21.
A multi-jurisdictional human trafficking investigation supported by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada resulted in nine arrests and 85 charges. Police identified 12 alleged victims and seized luxury assets, drugs, cash and jewelry, with further charges anticipated.
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority is consulting on quarterly Basel III liquidity monitoring metrics for banks, covering maturity mismatch, funding concentration, unencumbered assets, intraday liquidity and the Liquidity Coverage Ratio by significant currency. The full return would generally apply to locally incorporated banks, with narrower requirements for overseas bank branches. Reporting is expected to start in the first or second quarter of 2027 and replace the existing maturity mismatch and large depositor return.
ALIKEN sold 277,500 MED PAPER shares at MAD 24.50 per share, reducing its holding below 5% to zero.
The Saudi Central Bank licensed Mansat Hima to provide debt-based crowdfunding solutions, raising the number of licensed finance companies to 78.
Rwanda will host the 2026 Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group Annual Meetings from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. The program will focus on improving the effectiveness of regional systems against money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing, with registration now open.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group will open its July 29 meeting to registered observers, but may hold closed sessions during the debates.
The Egmont Group has released environmental crime bulletins to help financial intelligence units trace illicit flows linked to wildlife trafficking, pollution, illegal fishing, logging and mining. The resources outline vulnerable sectors, laundering methods, case-based typologies and red flags for suspicious financial activity.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs published Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren’s challenge to the pending Clarity Act at a minority forum. Warren and witnesses argued that the bill does not prevent officeholder-linked crypto income and fails to address ethics, fraud and illicit finance risks.
An Ontario Securities Commission survey found that 59 per cent of Canadians are aware of crypto assets and ownership has risen to 25 per cent. Half of crypto owners now check a platform’s registration before using it, but misunderstandings about regulation, insurance protections and transaction capabilities persist.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario refused to renew Masoud Asnafi’s mortgage broker licence and imposed penalties totaling CAD 105,000 on him and an entity he controlled. The Financial Services Tribunal found false information in 18 mortgage applications and held that brokers have an active obligation to take reasonable steps to verify information provided to lenders.
Ceres has added five directors and four members to its President’s Council, expanding its expertise across finance, climate policy, energy and business. The additions bring the advisory council to 32 members.
The Bank of Italy released eight studies covering AI and monetary policy, financial interconnectedness, household saving and mergers. The research finds that AI could make monetary transmission faster but weaker through credit, while Italy’s increasingly cross-sectoral financial network could transmit shocks rapidly. It also links elevated household saving to rates, real wealth losses and income uncertainty, and estimates that post-merger employment and turnover undershot their counterfactual paths.
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has identified the successful candidates in its lawyer recruitment exam. Appointment documentation and submission details will be announced separately.
Luxembourg’s external assets rose to EUR 13.801 trillion and liabilities to EUR 13.772 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, producing a net external position of EUR 29 billion. Direct and portfolio investment stocks declined, while other investment assets and liabilities increased.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority suspended Ali Owaid Rakhis Awad’s auditor registration for one year from July 2, 2026, following a corresponding professional suspension by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He may complete certain existing engagements until the relevant client body approves his annual report, unless the authority decides otherwise.
The Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority found that insurers remained operationally and financially resilient after about 218,000 storm claims and EUR 1.4 billion in insured losses. Reinsurance absorbed about 91% of costs, but estimated economic losses of EUR 5.3 billion left a 74% protection gap. The authority recommends stronger climate-risk management, catastrophe preparedness, consumer safeguards and a national protection system.
The National Bank of Moldova has addressed public scrutiny of its remuneration and procurement practices, disputing reports it considers selective and misleading. It said its job evaluation-based pay system has operated since 2018 and that procurement documentation is publicly available.
The National Bank of Moldova found the banking sector remained well capitalized, liquid and profitable in 2025, but rapid lending growth shifted risks toward retail and property credit. Bank lending rose 26.7%, including 35% growth in household loans. The central bank set a gradual countercyclical capital buffer increase for 2026 and aligned responsible lending requirements for banks and nonbank lenders.
The European Central Bank reported a EUR 5.944 trillion balance sheet as of July 24, down EUR 5.062 billion from the previous week due to transactions. Monetary policy securities and deposit facility balances declined, while monetary policy lending and euro-denominated liabilities to non-euro area residents increased.
The European Central Bank published an updated participant list for the Digital Euro High-Level Task Force. Piero Cipollone chairs the group, which includes ECB officials, representatives from 21 national central banks and observers from the ECB and European Commission.
US house prices rose 0.3% in May and 2.2% over 12 months, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Regional annual changes ranged from a 0.3% decline in the Pacific division to a 4.5% increase in the Middle Atlantic division.
The Rwanda Capital Markets Authority urged banks and insurers to use shares, corporate bonds and sustainable finance instruments to diversify funding and secure long-term capital. The authority is streamlining approvals and supporting prospective issuers with regulatory, documentation and disclosure requirements.
Kazakhstan’s financial regulator adopted rules for a unified financial ombudsman system that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. It also updated the finkelisim.kz platform, which enables eligible borrowers with debts to multiple creditors to pursue collective resolution through one procedure. The platform could initially cover about 350,000 distressed borrowers and is expected to integrate with solvency restoration and bankruptcy mechanisms.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority approved new frameworks for market abuse and electronic trading platforms, along with wide-ranging changes for fund managers, credit rating agencies and international branch campuses. Fund reforms include higher manager contribution limits, differential unit distribution rights and revised valuation, reporting and disclosure requirements. The notifications will be released in due course.
The Bank of Cape Verde reported that economic growth slowed to 6.3 percent in 2025, while average inflation rose to 2.3 percent. A 3.7 percent current account surplus helped lift reserves to EUR 1.06 billion, covering 8.8 months of imports. The central bank maintained a restrictive stance, and the banking sector’s solvency ratio increased to 24.8 percent.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission published consolidated rules on public company registration, status cancellation and audited paid-up charter capital reporting, including amendments effective Aug. 16, 2026.
Securities Commission Malaysia reported that a former unit trust consultant was sentenced to two concurrent 18-month prison terms and fined MYR 2 million for securities fraud. The offenses involved MYR 215,000 entrusted by four victims for unit trust investments and misused without their consent. Proceedings against his former wife are scheduled to continue in October and November 2026.
The Luxembourg Insurance Commission reported record 2025 premiums of EUR 71 billion, total assets of EUR 402 billion and after-tax profit of EUR 2.65 billion. Its supervisory priorities cover revised Solvency II requirements, technical provisions, data governance, anti-money laundering reforms and value for money. Conduct reviews found weaknesses in product governance, disclosures, distribution controls and remuneration arrangements.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Association of Banks in Singapore have established an industry task force to address cyber and technology risks from frontier AI models. It will support information sharing, test AI-enabled defence tools and develop guidance for financial institutions.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will require key financial institutions to assess and strengthen their defenses against AI-enabled cyber threats and will issue a roadmap for achieving quantum resilience before the end of the decade. The measures build on mandatory AI-assisted red teaming introduced on July 1 and include industry work on AI-based scam detection. MAS also reported that the financial system remains broadly resilient and recorded a SGD 20 billion net profit for the 2025/2026 financial year.
Nova banka has joined the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s instant payment system. The service enables payments within seconds at any time, including weekends and holidays.
The National Bank of Georgia published its July macroeconomic and financial sector reviews to provide timely analytical data.
The National Bank of Georgia and Visa reviewed ongoing and planned payment system initiatives, including measures to expand access to innovative services. The central bank also highlighted Visa’s support for its platform comparing payment service fees and bank deposit rates.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that Apple Pay is now available in Kyrgyzstan for contactless, in-app and online payments, including purchases abroad. The service uses tokenization and Face ID or Touch ID to protect transactions.
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan discussed introducing Apple Pay with Visa and three domestic banks, which expressed readiness to implement the service. Apple Pay would expand the country’s digital payment options alongside Google Pay and Garmin Pay.
The Bank of Namibia and the Namibia Statistics Agency used the inaugural Statistics Awareness Day to call for sustained investment in modern statistical systems. Priorities include digital infrastructure, stronger data governance and collaboration, improved technical capacity and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Alliance Assurances Spa will pay a 2025 dividend of DZD 26 per share from August 2, 2026, the Algeria Market Authority announced.
The Central Bank of Cyprus found that the financial system remains resilient, although financial stability risks are elevated by geopolitical tensions, external shocks and cyber threats. It also warned that changes to the foreclosure framework could weaken payment discipline and increase borrowing costs. Macroprudential measures include a 1.5% countercyclical capital buffer from January 2026.
The Bank of Greece reported stronger profitability, capital and asset quality across Greek banks in 2025, while the insurance market remained resilient. Its supervisory priorities focus on capital adequacy, geopolitical and climate risks, corporate governance, digitalization and AI-related cyberthreats.
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority reported that investment fund net assets rose 14.7% to EGP 470.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, while fund units increased 40.16% to 44.04 billion. Individuals held 74.7% of units, and the market comprised 224 funds after a revised classification and 15 recent launches.
The Central Bank of Libya invited commercial banks to subscribe to its 24th unrestricted Mudaraba deposit certificate issuance of 2026 under existing procedures and specified tenors and maturity dates.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission secured court orders to wind up Capital Guard and appoint independent liquidators. ASIC’s investigation indicates that the company raised about AUD 17.4 million from around 80 investors, with only a small proportion remaining in known accounts and payment platforms. The broader investigation remains ongoing.
The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia kept its policy rate at 4.25% on 28 July, saying inflation has continued to slow, with June inflation at 3.4%, but that more time is needed to confirm the trend amid high external uncertainty and domestic demand-side risks. It said the current stance, alongside earlier reserve requirement and macroprudential measures, should support denar-euro exchange-rate stability and a gradual return of inflation to its historical average, while it remains ready to use all available instruments to preserve macroeconomic and financial stability.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has released an interactive document set for the 2026 Revised ESRS and Voluntary Standard adopted by the European Commission. The standards will take legal effect only after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, while supporting datapoints, taxonomy materials, guidance and translations remain under development.
The OECD found that private finance mobilised by official development interventions reached a record USD 77 billion in 2024 but remained below development needs. Funding was concentrated in middle-income countries, economic infrastructure and climate mitigation, with multilateral development banks accounting for 71%. The report calls for better data, more standardised blended finance instruments and stronger institutional co-ordination.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development projects Malaysian growth of 4.9% in 2026 and 5.0% in 2027, while warning of trade and global-demand risks. It recommends fiscal and subsidy reform, more competition-friendly regulation and education improvements. The survey also calls for stronger climate adaptation, broader natural-hazard insurance and a shift from fossil fuel subsidies to carbon pricing.
The Oman Financial Services Authority and its market partners have launched an interactive initiative promoting informed investment decisions and the use of licensed entities. Running through Aug. 2 at Khareef Dhofar 2026, it includes practical investor education, access to financial advisers and financial literacy activities for children.
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority terminated Jia Kung Liu's accreditation as a representative of Magic Compass Global Ltd, effective April 30, 2026, and said the notice does not constitute an enforcement action or adverse determination.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority licensed Gulf Capital Investment Company to privately market 300 Gateway Living Portfolio interests to professional clients in Kuwait at USD 100,000 each. The license will run for one year from issuance of the license certificate, subject to payment of the required fees within one month.
The Pensions Regulator secured a settlement and payment into the plumbing industry pension scheme after anti-avoidance action against Cliden Construction and connected parties. It warned participating employers that attempts to evade their pension debts and shift liabilities to other employers could result in enforcement action. The scheme has a deficit of about GBP 258 million and more than 30,000 members.
Dubai International Financial Centre exceeded 10,000 active registered companies for the first time, reaching 10,018 after 30 percent growth over 12 months. Regulated financial services firms rose 16 percent to 1,134, while AI, FinTech and innovation firms grew 39 percent to 1,933.
The Central Bank of the UAE reported that banking assets rose 1.1% to AED 5,633.1 billion and gross credit increased 0.5% to AED 2,733.1 billion in May 2026. Domestic lending drove credit growth, while banks’ reserve balances with the central bank jumped 49.4% to AED 295.4 billion.
The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority has suspended Namar Insurance Brokerage for using unlicensed individuals to market and sell policies and failing to meet Saudization requirements. The suspension will remain until the company remedies the violations, while its obligations under existing policies continue.
The Bank for International Settlements finds that the AI boom is delivering a large, increasingly debt-financed investment impulse while its productivity payoff remains uncertain. Simultaneous effects on demand and supply are blurring cyclical signals and complicating monetary policy calibration. Potential financial stability risks include overinvestment, weaker credit quality and a correction in AI-related asset prices.
Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission is consulting market participants on reforms to channel private savings and investment capital into the economy and reconstruction. Priorities include individual investment accounts, securitization, corporate and municipal bonds, investment funds, virtual assets and tokenization, alongside stronger disclosure and investor protection standards.
The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority outlined expectations under the UK’s now-live critical third-party oversight regime. Designated providers must manage and test the resilience of critical services and support coordination during incidents, while regulated firms remain responsible for their own operational resilience and third-party risks.
European Central Bank Banking Supervision expects bank boards and senior management to remain accountable for AI use and associated risks. Banks must submit cyber action plans by October 2026 addressing resilience, incident response and critical third-party oversight. The ECB also plans to publish the outcome of its 2026 geopolitical reverse stress test.
A European Central Bank study found that about 70% of euro area firms use AI, but only 7% report significant adoption, with skills, privacy concerns and system incompatibility constraining wider use. AI investment relies mainly on internal funds, and intensive users report stronger turnover and investment expectations without evidence of workforce reductions. Firms substantially underestimate competitors’ adoption, while correcting those perceptions increases their own planned AI investment.
The European Central Bank published the membership of its Rulebook Development Group, chaired by Patrick Papsdorf. The group includes retail payments market and Eurosystem representatives, alongside EU institutional observers.
A European Central Bank working paper finds that implementation of the Paris Agreement remains insufficient as emissions and climate risks continue to rise. It advocates precautionary and adaptive policies combining mitigation, adaptation and restoration before tipping points narrow the scope for effective action. Key levers include carbon pricing, renewable infrastructure, climate finance, disclosures and carbon management.
The European Central Bank outlined changes in interim draft digital euro rulebook version 0.91 and the related 2026 workplan. Further work will address payment service provider obligations, technical service providers, privacy, identifiers, offline functionality, authentication and certification arrangements.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission sought further feedback on consolidated rules for domestic private corporate bonds and international corporate bond offerings. The draft updates trading, settlement, disclosure, reporting and data-sharing requirements while creating no administrative procedures. It will be revised before submission to the Ministry of Finance.
Foreign-currency-denominated life insurance premiums reached TWD 233.495 billion through May 2026, rising 54% year on year, with investment-linked sales up 105% and traditional product sales up 45%.
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that financial institutions’ liquid reserve ratio fell by 1.82 percentage points to 23.49% in June 2026, against a statutory minimum of 10%. Actual liquid reserve assets declined by TWD 578.2 billion to TWD 12,990.9 billion.
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina estimated annual core inflation at 4.42% and services inflation at 4.80% for the first half of 2026. Core inflation was 26 basis points below its June nowcast, but both measures exceeded their full-year 2025 levels.
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed that both entities have adopted the laws needed for the country to submit its official SEPA application. The bank will apply to the European Commission and European Payments Council while continuing technical preparations for banks and payment infrastructure.
The Central Bank of Madagascar outlined a July 29 to 30 visit by World Bank Group Executive Director Harold Tavares. The mission will cover Madagascar’s development priorities, meetings with senior officials and visits to projects in water, energy and urban development.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has revoked Tipindule Community SACCO’s licence for financial unsoundness and breaches of capital and liquidity requirements, and ordered its compulsory winding-up. Claimants have 60 days from publication of the notice to submit claims, with payments subject to statutory priority and available assets.
The National Bank of Georgia published the second 2026 issue of its bilingual Monetary Economics journal. The research covers monetary policy transmission, Georgia’s current account, cryptocurrencies, super-app banking ecosystems, credit derivatives and securitization.
Russian households’ one-year inflation expectations rose to 14.7% in July from 12.4% in June. Companies’ price expectations increased, while consumer sentiment weakened.
The People’s Bank of China reported that outstanding RMB loans rose 5.2% to CNY 282.63 trillion at the end of the second quarter. Green and technology-related lending recorded double-digit growth, while real estate loans fell 4.9% and total household loans declined 1.3%.
The Central Bank of the Philippines warned that Bangko Maharlika Ltd., operating as The Bank of Humanity, is neither licensed or supervised by the central bank nor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Customers dealing with the entity may not receive the protections that apply to customers of regulated institutions.
The Central Bank of the Philippines reminded resident entities to submit fourth-quarter 2026 and full-year 2027 foreign borrowing plans by Sept. 30, 2026. The requirement covers medium- and long-term borrowing from nonresidents, offshore debt issuances and onshore debt instruments payable in foreign currency.
The Central Bank of the Philippines and the Philippine Economic Society launched a nationwide knowledge-sharing series with a forum on labor markets and inflation. The student-focused initiative covers economic and policy issues and will continue through regional events across the Philippines.
The Central Bank of the Philippines warned against transacting with Bangko Maharlika Ltd., which uses the name “The Bank of Humanity.” The entity is neither licensed or supervised by the central bank nor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission reprimanded Luk Fook Securities and fined it HKD 2.1 million for cybersecurity failures linked to its vulnerability and delayed recovery from a ransomware attack. The deficiencies covered network security, software maintenance, access controls, staff training, backups and business continuity.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported HKD 134.7 billion of Exchange Fund investment income for the first half of 2026, as gains on bonds, overseas equities and currency translation outweighed losses on Hong Kong equities. Total assets rose to HKD 4,463.6 billion at end-June, while accumulated surplus reached HKD 862.7 billion. The authority warned that market and exchange-rate volatility could weigh on second-half results.
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined a proposal for a European Spectrum Union covering future strategic spectrum allocations under harmonized EU licensing, technical and security standards. Up to 75% of future revenue would support the EU budget, while 25% would capitalize a European Investment Bank mechanism for connectivity and technology investment.
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority warned that Cédric Bergans and BC Edufin Academy are not authorized to offer regulated financial products or services in Belgium. Consumers should reject their offers, including apparent investment services and advice involving the collection of money.
The Central Bank of Estonia will end separate statistical releases on savings and loan associations from the third quarter of 2026. The underlying statistics on active associations will continue to be published monthly.