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2026-07-23•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has overhauled the transmission process for listed securities and Asset Management Company units, introducing Quick Transmission Processing for low-value no-nomination claims and standardising documentation across market entities. Quick Transmission Processing applies up to INR 10,000 for physical holdings and INR 30,000 for dematerialised holdings, while simplified documentation applies up to INR 10 lakh and INR 30 lakh respectively. The framework takes effect in 30 days, requires complete claims to be processed within 21 calendar days, and triggers six months of monthly reporting to SEBI.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-23•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission used a first-half work review meeting to set its second-half capital markets agenda around market stability, reform and stricter enforcement. Priorities include more targeted countercyclical adjustment, expanding long-term funds’ market participation, cracking down on fraud and market abuse, and issuing futures company supervisory rules soon. The commission also flagged risks tied to market infrastructure, local government financing platforms and real-estate-related bonds.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-23•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has published its 2025 departmental final accounts.
Institutional developmentGovernanceAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-07-23•Global•Institute of International Bankers
The Institute of International Bankers and other trade groups issued a joint paper on safer ways to share sensitive information with bank examiners. It backs greater use of firm-controlled access and narrower sharing of detailed records, alongside redaction and need-to-know access controls. The paper complements recent interagency supervisory guidance from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretation
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2026-07-23•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority said its two 2026 startup accelerator programs under OJK Infinity have moved participants into intensive mentoring ahead of Demo Day. One program targets financial services technology startups, while the other focuses on intellectual-property-based digital innovation for the creative economy. Both sit within a broader pipeline covering idea development, acceleration, regulatory sandbox and implementation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechRegulatory sandbox
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2026-07-23•Romania•Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority published its Daily Market Report for 23 July 2026. It also referred readers to the Daily Market Report and Morning Call archive for 2021 to 2026.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-23•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority highlighted an HKICL warning about a fraudulent website, hkiclfps[.]cc, that impersonates HKICL and claims to offer buyer protection services for FPS transactions. HKICL said the site is unaffiliated with it, does not reflect its business and should be treated as suspicious.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-23•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published the results of a reopening tender for RMB0.75 billion of 1-year institutional Government Bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Applications totaled RMB6.628 billion, giving a bid-to-cover ratio of 8.84. The average accepted price was 100.34, implying an annualised yield of 1.286%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMonetary data
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2026-07-23•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published the tender results for a reopening of existing 3-year RMB institutional Government Bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. RMB1.0 billion was issued against RMB7.520 billion of bids, with a 7.52 bid-to-cover ratio and an average accepted price of 103.02, implying an annualised yield of 1.454%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-07-23•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil provided details on an ongoing OECD survey that will assess financial literacy, inclusion and well-being across Brazil and feed into future public policy and financial education work. The exercise covers 2,000 respondents aged 18 to 79 nationwide using the OECD/INFE toolkit. The central bank said interviews do not request passwords or account numbers and that collected personal data will be used only in aggregated statistical analysis.
ResearchFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-23•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged, keeping the deposit facility rate at 2.25%, the main refinancing operations rate at 2.40% and the marginal lending facility rate at 2.65%. It cited continued uncertainty over the inflation impact of volatile energy prices and said future decisions will remain data-dependent and meeting by meeting. APP and PEPP holdings continue to run off without reinvestments.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-23•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic imposed a KGS 17,500 fine through its Issyk-Kul regional office on a citizen for conducting cash foreign currency exchange operations without a license.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-23•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece kept Greece's countercyclical capital buffer unchanged at 0.5%, effective from 1 October 2026, after assessing cyclical systemic risks in the third quarter of 2026 as low and the risk environment as standard. The buffer guide remains at zero because the credit-to-GDP gap is still negative, although some indicators show emerging risks in corporate credit growth, residential real estate prices and the current account. Until 30 September 2026, banks remain subject to a 0.25% CCyB rate.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-07-23•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine used an opinion column by its chairman to explain the case for introducing covered bonds in Ukraine. The piece also points to a joint draft law with the National Bank of Ukraine to establish EU-aligned rules for securitization and covered bonds. Covered bonds were presented as a source of long-term funding with added investor protection through backing by a separate asset pool.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecuritization
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2026-07-23•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority has opened four consultations on draft DGSD3 rules covering depositor information, failure-related information exchange, client funds payouts and investment of deposit guarantee scheme funds. The measures aim to standardise depositor protection practices across the European Union and improve operational readiness in bank failures. These are the first four of 12 EBA mandates under the revised directive.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClient asset custody and safekeeping
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2026-07-23•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has amended its insurance support services rules to require assistance providers used by insurers to meet defined standards. The changes introduce a minimum capital requirement and set criteria for establishment, ownership, organization and operations for firms providing services such as roadside assistance, towing and emergency support.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-07-23•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator has published its 2025 Market Conduct Regulation and Supervision Report. It reviews the main risks identified in the insurance and pension fund sectors and the supervisory measures taken to protect consumers and support proper market functioning.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-23•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia has licensed SIA C Capital Markets, a Citadele subsidiary, as an investment firm. Its authorised activities cover placing financial instruments without a firm commitment basis and services related to the initial allocation of financial instruments. The central bank said the formal application was processed in less than a month after pre-licensing engagement.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-23•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia will publish its statistical release on third-quarter 2026 payment statistics on 26 October 2026 at 08:00. The quarterly release accompanies the regular payment statistics and covers main changes in payments, card use and payees by economic activity.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-23•Türkiye•Central Bank of Türkiye
The Central Bank of Türkiye kept its one-week repo auction rate at 37% on 23 July 2026 and left the overnight lending and borrowing rates unchanged at 40% and 35.5%, citing a slight easing in underlying inflation in June, a temporary rise signalled for July, renewed energy price pressures amid geopolitical uncertainty, and continued weakness in domestic demand. The Monetary Policy Committee said tight policy would be maintained until price stability is achieved, with decisions remaining prudent and meeting-by-meeting, close monitoring of liquidity conditions, and scope to tighten the stance or use additional macroprudential measures if the inflation outlook or credit and deposit markets worsen.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-23•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has decided to ban Alec Finch and Robert Finch from UK financial services after a High Court judgment found fraud and misuse of client money at AFL Insurance Brokers Limited. The FCA said they used client money to fund business expenses and created false financial records to support a sale of the firm. Both have referred the Decision Notices to the Upper Tribunal, so the findings remain provisional.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsFraud and scams
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2026-07-23•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined its expectations for managing conflicts of interest in vertically integrated insurance models. It said firms must actively identify, manage and evidence conflicts, and that disclosure alone is not enough. The FCA has already contacted some firms, may request data, and warned it can escalate from supervision to enforcement where business models risk consumer harm.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governance
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2026-07-23•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority warned Wayt United and Gulf Center Consultancy and Audit after finding breaches of audit report signing, record-retention and professional standards requirements. Both firms have three months to remedy the violations, after which statutory penalties may be imposed.
SupervisionInterventionsAuditing
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2026-07-23•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority said HDR Global Trading Limited, trading as BitMEX Exchange, is winding up its Seychelles virtual asset business after withdrawing its licence application under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2024. Its transitional authorization ended on 23 July 2026, and it may now operate only to close positions and return client assets. Exchange operations must cease by 23 September 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-23•United Arab Emirates•Ministry of Economy (UAE)
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy convened its fifth Investopia India dialogue to advance bilateral investment and private-sector cooperation. Discussions covered financial connectivity, advanced industries, artificial intelligence and the UAE-India economic corridor, while Lulu Group announced an AED 1.53 billion Ahmedabad project expected to create more than 15,000 jobs.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-23•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has issued a T+1 corporate events implementation guide for AMI-SeCo markets, setting harmonised timelines and processing rules for distributions, reorganisations and elective events. It defines how market claims, transformations and buyer protection should work for unsettled trades, including key deadlines and operational rules for CSDs and CCPs. The guidance will also feed into AMI-SeCo’s Single Rulebook for Corporate Events.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket infrastructure
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2026-07-23•Zimbabwe•Ministry of Finance & Economic Development (Zimbabwe)
The Zimbabwe Ministry of Finance & Economic Development published a press statement on approved regulatory reforms for the manufacturing, health, financial services and real estate sectors.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-07-23•Mozambique•Ministry of Finance (Mozambique)
Mozambique's Finance Minister used remarks at BFSI Mozambique 2026 to outline the government's push to use digital tools and data to improve credit access, especially for informal businesses and small firms. She linked electronic payments, e-invoicing and mobile wallets to better financial histories, and reviewed ongoing reforms including payments, tax, digital identity and proposed crowdfunding measures.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial inclusionPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-23•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan’s June data showed annual M2 growth rising to 8.13%, while M1B growth slowed to 9.40%. Annual growth in loans and investments of monetary financial institutions eased to 8.80% from 9.37%. Including life insurers and adjusted loan data, broader financial institution loans and investments grew 7.32% year on year.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-23•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia has published its 2026-2028 supervisory strategy, outlining its medium-term priorities and action plan for financial sector oversight. The five priorities cover alignment with international standards, stronger risk management, financial innovation and consumer protection, securities market development, and more forward-looking and inclusive supervision. The document also reviews significant 2025 developments and progress under the previous strategy.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-23•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance said it used investor meetings in London and Singapore to promote the country's second half growth strategy and its won internationalization roadmap. The ministry also said it will launch a Global Core Investor Consultative Body for regular dialogue with overseas investors and to address issues linked to foreign exchange and capital market reforms.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-07-23•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported that the maximum interest rates on ruble deposits at the 10 banks with the largest household deposit volumes were 12.79% in the first 10 days of July 2026 and 12.83% in the second 10 days.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-07-23•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission and the Thai Insurance Brokers Association delivered funding to hire contract teachers, plus educational equipment and teaching materials, under the 2026 Volunteer Insurance Teachers project. The latest activity supported a school in Lopburi and marked the third project event of 2026. The next handover is planned for a Border Patrol Police school in Ratchaburi.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-23•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania's June 2026 monetary data showed broad money M3 at RON 803.9 billion, down 0.3% on the month and up 7.8% on the year. Nongovernment credit rose to RON 473.7 billion, up 1.9% on the month and 8.4% on the year, while resident nongovernment deposits slipped 0.4% on the month to RON 680.9 billion but were 8.2% higher than a year earlier.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-23•Poland•Polish Financial Supervision Commission (KNF)
The Polish Financial Supervision Commission recalled that the 21 July 2006 Act on financial market supervision established KNF as Poland’s unified financial supervisor. It replaced the Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission from 2006, and the Bank Supervision Commission from 2008.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOrganizational structure
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2026-07-23•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission has launched SICCP, a platform for handling feedback on draft legal, regulatory and other public consultation documents. All contributions, comments and questions on its public consultations must now be submitted exclusively through that system.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-23•Malaysia•Malaysia Securities Commission
The Malaysia Securities Commission said the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court jailed former bank analyst Mohd Arif Fadzlee bin Mohd Arifin for three years after convicting him of unlicensed securities activity and misusing the Unit Trust Consultant title. He was found to have held himself out in 2011 as a representative of CIMB Wealth Advisors Berhad for dealing in securities without the required licence or registration. The two three-year jail terms will run concurrently.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-23•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore hosted the 31st EMEAP Governors’ Meeting, where central bank governors discussed macroeconomic conditions, global uncertainty and the effects of artificial intelligence on economies and financial stability. They reaffirmed the need for vigilance and agility, and agreed to deepen exchanges on digital fraud and scams affecting the financial sector. Bank Indonesia will chair and host the next EMEAP Governors’ Meeting in 2027.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksArtificial intelligenceMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-07-23•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea's Financial Services Commission said the Securities and Futures Commission sanctioned Dexter Studios for accounting violations, including a three-year auditor designation, a correction order and criminal action against two former chief executive officers. The findings covered overstated revenue, understated financial liabilities and obstruction of the external audit. Daejoo Accounting and two CPAs were also sanctioned for negligent audit work and breaches of audit restriction rules.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAuditing
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2026-07-23•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy discussed investment support for critical minerals projects aimed at stabilizing supply chains for advanced industry inputs. The Financial Services Commission said the National Growth Fund will support high-impact projects across overseas resource development, processing and recycling. Companies asked for stronger public risk sharing as they face global competition, equipment and technology constraints, and feedstock shortages in recycling.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-07-23•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator reminded consumers that co-borrowers on a loan are fully liable alongside the main borrower. It warned that if the borrower defaults, the lender may pursue the co-borrower for repayment and use legal recovery measures. The agency also highlighted that this status is broader than that of a guarantor.
Financial literacy & educationLending
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2026-07-23•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and Securities Commission Malaysia signed an MoU that expands their mutual recognition of funds regime and creates a simplified framework for dual IPO listings. The broadened regime now covers non-Islamic ETFs, leveraged and inverse products, and REITs, replacing the earlier Islamic-funds-only arrangement. The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has also recognised Bursa Malaysia Securities to facilitate equity cross-listings.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border paymentsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-23•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank of Indonesia reported that M2 rose 8.7% year on year in June 2026 to IDR 10,432.8 trillion, down from 10.8% in May. Growth was supported by M1 and quasi-money, while loan growth accelerated and growth in net claims on the central government slowed.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-23•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said 5-cent coins still have a use in Singapore and will continue issuing them to meet demand while monitoring their longer-term relevance. It also clarified that merchants may refuse certain coins under the Currency Act if they display a written notice to customers.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCurrency and cash management
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2026-07-23•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore released its June 2026 report, prepared with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, updating readers on the latest consumer price developments in Singapore.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-23•Malaysia•Malaysia Securities Commission
Securities Commission Malaysia and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission have signed an MoU to expand mutual recognition and cross-listing of ETFs and REITs and to support simplified dual IPO listings between the two markets. The framework extends eligible fund products to several ETF categories and REITs, while Hong Kong has recognised Bursa Malaysia Securities for secondary listings by its listed companies. The fund measures are effective immediately, and the dual IPO framework will start in September 2026.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-23•Hong Kong•Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said Hong Kong and Malaysian regulators signed MOUs covering mutual recognition of funds, cross listings of equity securities, and co-operation on audit oversight and financial reporting compliance. Bursa Malaysia was also recognised by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, enabling Main Market issuers to seek a secondary listing in Hong Kong. The discussions also covered wider Hong Kong-Malaysia collaboration, including Islamic finance.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-07-23•Bolivia•Ministry of Finance (Bolivia)
Bolivia's Financial System Supervisory Authority said Supreme Decree 5630 borrower relief is already in force and does not require further regulation. Banks and financial leasing companies must process voluntary refinancing and rescheduling requests from borrowers affected by social conflicts, roadblocks and other adverse events. The relief is not automatic, preserves the existing interest rate and credit classification, and shifts documentation costs to the lender.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-23•Bolivia•Ministry of Finance (Bolivia)
Bolivia's Productive Development Bank has launched Creciendo Juntas BDP, expanding Mujer BDP with financing for women in trade and services linked to national production. The program uses group guarantees for three to five women and offers initial loans of up to Bs80,000 for 12 months at a preferential fixed rate. Borrowers with good repayment records and training participation can later refinance up to Bs150,000 for up to 24 months with a 1 percentage point rate cut.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-07-23•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has expanded its section 66 exemption for foreign entities issuing wholesale debt securities in Australian capital markets. The exemption now also covers foreign bank holding companies, foreign bank treasury companies, multilateral development banks and foreign subsidiaries of Australian banking groups, subject to prudential regulation conditions. APRA did not extend the exemption beyond wholesale debt issuance, and the instrument will take effect once registered.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-23•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the public prosecutor to sue 12 people over manipulation of ECF shares, seeking THB 269.95 million plus interest and maximum statutory trading and management bans. The 12 refused to settle under previously imposed civil sanctions, and the matter has also been referred to the Anti-Money Laundering Office.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-07-23•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors over allegedly false regulatory reports following a 2021 cybertheft of 16 cryptocurrencies worth about THB 1.7 billion. The case will proceed through police investigation, potential prosecution and court adjudication.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCapital adequacyOperational risk and resilience
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2026-07-23•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea's advance estimate showed real GDP grew 0.6 percent quarter on quarter and 3.7 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026. Exports, private consumption and intellectual property products investment supported growth, while construction and agriculture weakened. Real gross domestic income rose 3.6 percent on the quarter and 15.6 percent on the year.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-23•Canada•Ontario Securities Commission
The Ontario Securities Commission alleged that Craig Dunkerley and related BG Wealth Group entities defrauded investors and breached a temporary cease trade order. The allegations say approximately CAD 908,000 was raised from four investors between November 2023 and August 2024 through misrepresentations about the group's finances and undisclosed cash flow issues. Mr. Dunkerley and two other respondents also allegedly breached the order 20 times by continuing to trade securities.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-07-23•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission said former Coinshype director Brendan Gunn was sentenced after pleading guilty to dealing with AUD 181,000 reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime from a cryptocurrency investment scam targeting Australians. He received a 12-month prison sentence and was released immediately on a AUD 3,000 recognizance with a 12-month good behaviour condition. The case followed an ASIC investigation into Mormarkets bank accounts that had been the subject of repeated fraud warnings from banks.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsAML and CFT
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2026-07-23•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission is consulting on a shorter, principles-based replacement for its current sell-side research guidance. The draft would cut Regulatory Guide 264 from 42 pages to eight and give research analysts greater input into IPOs while retaining expectations on conflicts, inside information and research independence. The proposal follows industry feedback seeking a less prescriptive framework.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-23•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission is consulting on remaking the relief that exempts low-volume financial markets from holding an Australian market licence before the current instrument sunsets on 1 October 2026. Its only substantive proposed change is to raise the transaction value threshold to AUD 2.5 million from AUD 1.5 million, while keeping the 100-transaction limit. Other amendments are minor and technical.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket development
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2026-07-22•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba issued the first part of a historical review of currency circulation before the Revolution. It focuses on the failed 1904 private banknote issuance, the 1907 currency strike, and Cuba's 1914 monetary system based on metallic coins under gold and silver standards. The piece also notes later demonetization of gold coins in 1934 and says the series will continue.
ResearchMonetary data
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2026-07-22•Costa Rica•Central Bank of Costa Rica
The Central Bank of Costa Rica kept the Tasa Básica Pasiva at 3.65% and set the Tasa Efectiva en Dólares at 2.99%, down from 3.05%, effective July 23, 2026.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary data
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2026-07-22•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru said traditional exports rose 52.2 percent year on year to USD 7.709 billion in May 2026. Higher prices for metals and hydrocarbons were the main driver, while export volumes also increased 8.8 percent. For January to May, traditional exports totaled USD 38.404 billion, up 52.8 percent.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services urged the Federal Reserve to improve the speed and efficiency of its review of bank merger and acquisition applications. Its letter called for implementation of Office of Inspector General recommendations, review of long-pending applications and broader use of delegated authority.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOperational excellence
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2026-07-22•Canada•British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission alleges that Connor Sinclair Gardiner-Ingram raised CAD 4.6 million from investors for purported cryptocurrency trading bot investments and diverted the funds to personal uses. It also alleges he made false statements under oath to investigators. The allegations have not been proven, and he may appear on September 15, 2026 before a hearing is scheduled.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission reviewed its sustainability disclosure framework, including standards aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board and phased assurance for greenhouse gas emissions disclosures. It also highlighted ongoing ASEAN work on climate adaptation finance, external reviewers and transition finance.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeDisclosuresESG
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2026-07-22•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia reported that banks approved relief for 79% of borrower-requested loan accounts processed in the first quarter of 2026, covering RSD 1.9 billion in outstanding debt. Lenders initiated relief for another 913 accounts after identifying early repayment difficulties. Repayment-period extensions were the most common measure.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsLending
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2026-07-22•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance has appointed Eamonn Sinnott to the Central Bank Commission for five years, effective July 23, 2026. He becomes its sixth ministerially appointed member.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs asked the Government Accountability Office to review Commodity Futures Trading Commission staffing cuts and their impact on enforcement and market oversight. The letter cites a 25 percent workforce reduction since January 2025 and a steep decline in enforcement activity. It also links the concern to the CFTC’s stance on prediction markets and the potential demands of pending crypto market structure legislation.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluations
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2026-07-22•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration hosted Vision250 roundtables covering youth financial literacy, regulation and the future of the credit union movement. The sessions brought together credit union stakeholders as part of the agency’s broader stakeholder engagement tied to America250.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-22•United States•New York State Department of Financial Services
The New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York State Police trained nearly 270 officials from 55 agencies on investigating and prosecuting auto insurance fraud and related financial crimes. The program focused on staged collisions, insurance fraud laws and core investigative techniques. It will now become a permanent part of the New York State Police BCI training curriculum.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•United States•Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network extended to August 2, 2026, the comment period on its June proposal to amend the definition of Huione Group to include H-Pay Service PLC and any successor entity, citing a technological issue that blocked electronic comment filing for several days.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFT
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2026-07-22•Canada•Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments
The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments released its 2026 independent evaluation, which found it met its obligations under the Bank Act and its agreement with the Canadian Securities Administrators. The report made 26 recommendations, including binding authority for OBSI decisions, a higher compensation limit of CAD 550,000 with inflation indexing, and stronger systemic issue reporting. OBSI said many recommendations will be reflected in its 2027 to 2031 Strategic Plan.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-07-22•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) has opened a consultation on changes to the rules for primary securities placements to strengthen disclosure, conflict controls and investor protection. The draft adds clearer role definitions, restricts placing agents' own-account orders, bans extra investor fees and requires standardized reporting to CNV, including real-time system access for the regulator.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq said its governor met exchange company executives and outlined a next phase of initiatives to expand their activities and open new revenue streams. The central bank tied that expansion to stronger compliance and governance, alongside continued engagement with the sector.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-07-22•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority registered the annual update of Fonds d’Equipement Communal’s information dossier for its certificates of deposit program. The update consists of FEC’s 2025 reference document and the program note registered in 2019.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority licensed Malaa Company for Information Technology to provide payment account information services, an open banking service, bringing the total number of licensed payment service providers in Saudi Arabia to 33.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority said Merak Capital has completed the requirements to begin business in managing investments and operating funds. The activities are covered by a securities business license approved on 3 May 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe published an investment manager listing for Probfix Wealth Managers (Private) Limited. The entry identifies the firm as based in Harare and names Irene Madanhi and Tawanda Mutsindikwa as its chief executive or managing director and compliance officer.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe published an entry for Tsimba Wealth Managers (Private) Limited as an investment manager. The listing provides its Harare address and names Douglas Thambo as chief executive and managing director and Tarisai Mukuni as compliance officer.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya has invited commercial banks to subscribe to Issue No. 22-2026 of unrestricted Mudaraba Deposit Certificates. The offering follows the procedures and controls used in previous issuances and the tenors and maturity dates specified in the subscription announcement.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsOther
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2026-07-22•Ghana•Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana
The Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission has warned the public against 23 named entities promoting or offering unlicensed investment products through social media and online channels. It said none is licensed to conduct capital market activities in Ghana and that it is working with law enforcement agencies against the operators. Investors were urged to verify licensing status before investing.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-22•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission has authorized Bondalti Iberica's delisting offer for Ercros at EUR 3.505 per share. Although the bid is formally for all shares, it effectively covers the remaining 22.77% because Bondalti already owns 77.23%. The offer is unconditional, backed by a EUR 72.98 million Santander guarantee, and will open for 49 calendar days after the first notice is published.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Poland•Polish Financial Supervision Commission (KNF)
The Polish Financial Supervision Commission has issued recommendations telling financial market entities to reassess ICT risk management and operational resilience for cyber threats linked to Frontier AI. Firms should incorporate AI threat scenarios into DORA processes, prioritize vulnerability management, third-party risk and protection of internet-facing assets, and ensure senior management allocates sufficient resources. UKNF said the adequacy and effectiveness of firms' measures will be tested through ongoing supervision and inspections.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCyber resilienceArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-22•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia signed a cooperation agreement with the Bank of Korea and the Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute for a 2026 program on open banking and open finance. Korean experts will help develop Georgia's open finance concept, including its regulatory, institutional and technical design. The work will run through the year and end with final recommendations.
Policy & regulationCooperationOpen banking and finance
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2026-07-22•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova hosted the sixth edition of “A holiday day at NBM” for more than 60 children aged 7 to 10. The event used exhibitions, games and workshops to explain the role of a central bank, saving, financial responsibility and banknote security features.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-22•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market said its latest meeting covered seven items across legislative, corporate and capital markets matters. Key topics included its position on a draft greenhouse gas emissions trading system law, share issuance registration and approvals affecting professional market participants.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
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2026-07-22•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank’s governor and the UAE ambassador reviewed bilateral cooperation, with a focus on financial and banking collaboration.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. Financial Services Committee used a subcommittee hearing to examine FinCEN's anti-money laundering and fraud-fighting performance and to question whether current Bank Secrecy Act reporting requirements create excessive burden. Members focused on outdated suspicious activity report and currency transaction report thresholds, while FinCEN highlighted USD 152 million in interdictions and USD 83.5 million in recoveries since Director Andrea Gacki's last testimony. The hearing also raised privacy concerns over beneficial ownership data already held by FinCEN.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAML and CFT
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2026-07-22•United States•National Futures Association
The National Futures Association permanently removed Hardee Brothers LLC and Sidney Curtis Hardee from future NFA membership, associate membership and principal status. The case stemmed from allegations of deceitful conduct, misappropriation of customer funds, misleading information to NFA, use of an unapproved disclosure document and commingling of pool and firm assets. The decision followed a settlement in which the respondents neither admitted nor denied the allegations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-07-22•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's Investor Education Foundation published a report showing that many Americans do not readily identify common fraud schemes, even as annual fraud losses near USD 200 billion. In a survey of 1,509 adults, only 50% mentioned identity-based fraud unprompted, while other categories were cited far less often. The research also linked higher financial literacy with broader fraud awareness and found that awareness of threat-based fraud was associated with lower reported scam losses.
ResearchFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro used a farewell meeting with Germany’s outgoing ambassador to review its EU integration progress and cooperation with German institutions. Governor Radović highlighted Bundesbank support for the bank’s ESCB and Eurosystem preparation, as well as work on EU acquis alignment, SEPA implementation and the launch of TIPS Clone.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-22•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro warned that scam messages are falsely using its name and Western Union's to offer adult citizens a one-time EUR 50 gift. It said the messages are a phishing attempt and urged the public not to click links or share personal, financial or banking information. Official communications are made only through the bank's website and verified social media accounts.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved two new Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisations, covering a limited order transmission licence for XENIOS BLOCKCHAIN GROUP S.A. and a broader multi-service licence for CAPITAL WALLET GREECE S.A. It also extended ALPHA FINANCE's investment services authorisation and revoked NOVAL PROPERTY REIC S.A.'s supplementary authorisation as an internally managed Alternative Investment Fund at the company's request following legislative changes.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Canada•Canadian Securities Administrators
The Canadian Securities Administrators and the Joint Regulators Committee said the independent review of OBSI will help inform the CSA’s proposed framework for a dispute resolution service with binding authority. They also reiterated that registrants are expected to engage with OBSI consistently with their duty to deal fairly, honestly and in good faith with clients. The committee will review the report further and meet OBSI’s board later this year.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-07-22•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
On 22 July 2026, the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept the Monetary Policy Rate at 14.0%, saying the stance remains appropriate as growth stays resilient and inflation, at 5.3% in June, remains below the 8±2% medium-term target band but is expected to move gradually into it despite upside risks from oil prices, utility tariffs and Middle East tensions. The Committee cited 6.4% first-quarter GDP growth, stronger trade and current account surpluses, and gross international reserves of USD12.9 billion, and said the pause after cumulative easing from 28.0% in May 2025 will allow it to assess geopolitical risks while guiding inflation into the target band.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-22•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay approved a new framework for virtual asset service providers. It sets licensing, operating and supervisory conditions in Uruguay, and adds requirements on user protection, risk management, information security and anti-money laundering controls. The framework is intended to provide greater certainty for the sector.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and processAML and CFT
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2026-07-22•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
Portugal's Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority published the latest Insurance Sector Risk Panel. It presents the current risk outlook using financial variables as of 14 June 2026 and insurers' reported data as of 31 March 2026.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsRisk analysis and outlookSupervisory data
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2026-07-22•Costa Rica•Central Bank of Costa Rica
The Central Bank of Costa Rica released its 2022 extended account for unpaid domestic and care work, estimating gross value added at CRC 9.8 trillion, or 21.4% of GDP. Unpaid household services production reached CRC 14.3 trillion, ranking second by output after manufacturing. The extension raises measured household production to CRC 26.7 trillion without changing the official national accounts figures.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-22•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has begun paying EGP 62,292,683 to 5,719 investors who bought Ajwa for Food Industries Egypt shares between 4 October 2009 and 25 October 2009 and incurred losses. The payments will be made through Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry after completion of the legal and funding steps required to execute the settlement. The payout follows 2022 grievances committee decisions tied to implementation of a 2011 authority decision through a cash settlement mechanism.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said crypto vaults and onchain lending arrangements can fall within federal securities laws, depending on their structure and the degree of managerial involvement. It highlighted possible securities, investment company and investment adviser issues, and said some onchain loans may resemble notes that are securities. The SEC invited firms to engage on compliance questions and possible rule changes.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFintech and insurtechTrading
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Sam Waldon will depart on July 31, 2026, after more than 14 years at the agency. Osman Nawaz will succeed him as Principal Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement. Nawaz previously served at the SEC from 2010 to 2024 and rejoined the agency last month.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-22•Global•Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change
The Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change has published a UK report calling for climate policy to shift from strategy to delivery across five priority areas, including bankable investment pipelines, adaptation finance, operational nature markets and a coherent financial regulatory framework. It says the UK’s green economy is growing, but high energy costs and unclear policy continue to constrain investment. The report argues that institutional capital will flow only where policy is clear, durable and credible.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy