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2026-07-21•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency awarded its "Here We Know About Pensions" seal to the Electricity Superintendency after the program reached 89% of its staff, above the 70% threshold. The initiative trains public servants on the Dominican Pension System, including pension rights, benefits and procedures. SIPEN said it will continue rolling out the program across government institutions and the wider productive sector.
Financial literacy & educationCapacity building
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2026-07-21•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic published tender notice No. 29/E7/2026-BEAC dated July 21, 2026.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-07-21•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia said its president met Turkey’s ambassador to discuss economic ties and options to deepen financial sector cooperation between the two countries. The discussion covered Georgia’s macroeconomic conditions and monetary policy, the role of Turkish banks in Georgia, and possible future joint projects between the two central banks.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-21•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported that in June 2026 net foreign currency supply from individuals covered 96.9 percent of net demand from economic agents, up from 91.1 percent in May. Supply rose to EUR 333.6 million and net sales to legal entities increased to EUR 344.3 million. The central bank did not intervene in the local foreign exchange market.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-07-21•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova published June 2026 aggregate data on licensed banks' foreign currency assets, liabilities and open foreign exchange positions. End-month foreign currency assets were MDL 57.4 billion and liabilities were MDL 57.1 billion. Long open positions totaled MDL 413.9 million and short positions MDL 100.7 million, with EUR the largest exposure.
Data & statisticsRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-21•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
At a banking forum, the Angola Capital Markets Commission said banks and capital markets should be seen as complementary and pointed to the recent review of the securities market operating model as preserving banks’ role in key market activities. Those roles include support for public offerings, custody and registration services, distribution of collective investment schemes and correspondent market functions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket development
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2026-07-21•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission held a financial literacy workshop for students from the Soldadinhos de Jesus Academy of the Methodist Church. The session covered basic financial education concepts, saving and responsible use of financial resources, and included a guided tour of the commission's units.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-21•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has scheduled a Commission meeting for July 22, 2026, at 12:00, with the agenda available via the linked notice.
Institutional developmentOther
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2026-07-21•Nigeria•Central Bank of Nigeria
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria kept the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5% in July 2026, citing only marginal easing in headline inflation and heightened global uncertainty from renewed hostilities in the Middle East. It also left the standing facilities corridor at +50/-450 basis points and the cash reserve requirement unchanged at 45.00% for Deposit Money Banks, 16.00% for Merchant Banks and 75.00% for non-TSA public sector deposits, while noting headline inflation at 15.91% in June and gross external reserves at USD52.52 billion as of July 17.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-21•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
A U.S. House Financial Services Committee subcommittee is holding a hearing with FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki on FinCEN operations and possible reform of anti money laundering and beneficial ownership reporting requirements. In prepared remarks, Chairman Warren Davidson criticized the cost and effectiveness of the Bank Secrecy Act reporting framework, welcomed FinCEN’s April anti money laundering proposal, and called for further changes to beneficial ownership and other reporting rules.
Policy & regulationOtherAML and CFTBeneficial ownership
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2026-07-21•Canada•Ontario Securities Commission
The Ontario Securities Commission warned that seven named entities are not registered to deal or advise in securities in Ontario. The list includes Quantoria Markets, FX Marketpro, AngelBTC, Morizon Ltd., QuantExperts Group, Bid n Ask Ltd. and Gerard McMann Trading and Investments. The OSC urged investors to verify registration before investing.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-21•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority (COSOB) said SAIDAL Spa’s 2025 dividend will be paid from 2 August 2026 at DZD 35 per share.
Other
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2026-07-21•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
In remarks to its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reviewed four pending proposals intended to make public markets more accessible for smaller and newly public companies. The package includes optional semiannual reporting, broader Form S-3 shelf registration and related research flexibility, recalibrated filer-status relief and rescission of the prior climate disclosure rules. The Commission is seeking public feedback on the proposals.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory burden
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2026-07-21•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank has fined BondAuction Europe B.V. EUR 10,000 for submitting its 2024 IFREP annual report and fourth-quarter 2024 FINREP report after the deadline. The reports were due by Feb. 12, 2025 but were filed 38 days and 45 days late, which DNB said breached the Financial Supervision Act.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-07-21•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
The Dutch Central Bank has published a 2020 fine against CCV Group B.V. for failing to maintain a Systematic Integrity Risk Analysis, alongside the 2022 objection decision and information on subsequent court proceedings. The central bank found that the lapse left CCV without a systematic view of integrity risks and undermined its gatekeeper role as a payment institution. CCV later remediated the issue and prepared the analysis in 2019.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsRisk management
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2026-07-21•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released seven new Occasional Papers, numbered 1030 to 1036.
ResearchOther
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2026-07-21•Italy•Bank of Italy
In a Senate hearing, the Bank of Italy said draft rules forcing banks to open and maintain current accounts for all applicants are too broad and could conflict with anti-money laundering, confidentiality and prudential requirements. It favored a narrower access right focused on non-consumer clients that lack existing protections. On proposals to require wages to be paid into an account held only in the worker’s name, it said the idea may support economic autonomy but should not create extra costs and would be more effective alongside broader labor market and financial inclusion measures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-21•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority issued a public notice that IOMIM (FHL) Limited has cancelled its registration as an insurance manager with effect from 21 July 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-21•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission warned of a possible phishing attempt using emails that spoof the Commission through the domain gfsc.gg.verixsend.com. It said genuine emails come only from domains ending in gfsc.gg and reminded firms to follow its 2021 cyber guidance on staff vigilance, security controls, timely updates and reporting significant cyber incidents.
SupervisionAlertsCyber resilience
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2026-07-21•Global•Financial Action Task Force
The Financial Action Task Force has issued a targeted DeFi report updating its 2021 analysis as the sector has expanded and drawn in more regulated participants. It says FATF Standards should be applied through a functional, risk-based approach, and recommends that jurisdictions assess control in DeFi arrangements while DeFi operators, financial institutions and virtual asset service providers strengthen measures against criminal abuse.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsDeFi
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2026-07-21•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has appointed Boris Kisselevsky as Director General Secretariat with effect from 1 November 2026. He currently heads the ECB’s Brussels representative office and will succeed Petra Senkovic, who is set to become Director General Legal Services. In the new role, he will oversee the Secretariat’s strategy, staff and representation on key committees and fora.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-21•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
The Ministry of Finance of Indonesia used a plenary-session update to set out the government’s case for the Indonesia International Financial Center bill. The draft would create a financial center designed to attract global investors and expand long-term development financing, supported by institutional arrangements, tax incentives and other special facilities. The minister urged parliament to approve the bill.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-07-21•Dominican Republic•Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores de la Republica Dominicana
In remarks at the opening of Porto Town Center by La Marquesa, the Dominican Republic Superintendency of the Securities Market said securities-market investment vehicles can help finance commercial and urban development projects. It also said the process for incorporating an investment fund manager into the financial system can take about two years because of scrutiny of governance, compliance and operational capacity.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket development
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2026-07-21•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq used a meeting with licensed electronic payment companies to set expectations for better service quality, stronger compliance and closer coordination across the payments sector. It highlighted adherence to international standards, especially for external transactions, as a basis for higher card usage limits and new products, and discussed joint measures to curb card misuse and improve system safety.
Policy & regulationCooperationPayments and payment systemsFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-21•Mauritius•Bank of Mauritius
The Bank of Mauritius has extended the bid deadline for refurbishment works at its Rodrigues office to 14 August 2026 and issued an addendum responding to bidder queries. The update changes parts of the works scope and technical specifications, including signage cladding, roller shutter painting, internal fittings and flooring. It also confirms a property value of Rs50 million and keeps the defects liability period at 365 days.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-07-21•Mauritius•Bank of Mauritius
The Bank of Mauritius said it hosted the Financial Stability Board Regional Consultative Group for Sub-Saharan Africa meeting on July 16 in Mauritius. Participants discussed macro-financial risks facing the region, reviewed progress on the FSB’s 2026 work programme, and covered cross-border payments, stablecoins and the financial stability effects of extreme weather events.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsGeopolitical risk
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2026-07-21•Morocco•Central Bank of Morocco
The Central Bank of Morocco's 2025 Banking Supervision Report shows stronger lending, deposits and profitability, lower non-performing loan ratios and capital levels above regulatory minimums, alongside a renewed call for prudent dividend distributions. It also highlights new supervisory measures on climate disclosures, cyber risk and digital finance, as well as progress on bank resolution and non-performing loan transfer reforms. AML/CFT and customer-protection oversight were also strengthened.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitLendingCapital adequacyLiquidity riskClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-07-21•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements published a working paper finding that stablecoin dollarisation and deposit dollarisation in emerging market and developing economies are driven by similar macro-financial pressures and are both hard to reverse once established. Unlike foreign-currency deposits, stablecoin flows appear largely unaffected by foreign exchange and capital flow restrictions. The paper finds only limited evidence that deposit dollarisation materially weakens monetary policy transmission.
ResearchStablecoins
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2026-07-21•Hungary•National Bank of Hungary
The National Bank of Hungary cut its base rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% effective 22 July 2026, alongside reductions in the overnight deposit rate to 4.75% and the overnight collateralised loan rate to 6.75%, citing more favourable inflation outturns, a persistently lower domestic risk premium, and a macroeconomic outlook broadly in line with its June forecast. The Council said June inflation and core inflation were below expectations and expects inflation to remain below the 3% target through 2027 before returning to target in H1 2028, adding that if favourable developments persist there is room for further summer rate cuts, with any continuation to be assessed in the September Inflation Report.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-21•United States•House Committee on Agriculture
A United States House Agriculture subcommittee examined whether existing law and CFTC powers adequately protect customers and market integrity in rapidly growing sports event prediction markets. Chairman Dusty Johnson highlighted the need to distinguish regulated event contracts from sports betting and assess whether Congress should act.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesConsumer and investor protectionTradingMarket infrastructure
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2026-07-21•Zimbabwe•Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has launched SMPC 2026 and instructed registered schools to finalize their teams and begin the first assignment round. Cluster competitions led by District Schools Inspectors will determine which schools progress to district competitions in September 2026. Only the 72 District Champion Teams will receive the second assignment pack and move on to the provincial stage.
Financial literacy & educationOther
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2026-07-21•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan granted Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan a universal banking license for additional interbank activities. The added permissions cover interbank loans, interbank guarantees, interbank sureties and other interbank operations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-21•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the Federal Home Loan Bank System’s mission, with discussion focused on its role in funding community lenders and supporting financial stability. Testimony also highlighted coordination gaps with the Federal Reserve during the March 2023 bank failures and referenced subsequent efforts to improve interoperability. Industry witnesses urged Congress to preserve the system’s liquidity function.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesLiquidity riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-07-21•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, by a 270-155-1 vote. House Financial Services Committee leaders said the bill would spur new bank formation, restore more tailored bank regulation, and reduce barriers for community banks and credit unions serving local borrowers. Sponsors urged the Senate to take up the measure.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-07-21•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the Federal Home Loan Banks' role in providing liquidity to member institutions and funding affordable housing and community development. Prepared remarks from Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood highlighted the system's secured advances, joint debt issuance and mandatory 10% profit contribution to the Affordable Housing Program, and said the hearing will assess whether charter changes are needed. Last year, the system committed more than USD 1.1 billion to affordable housing and community development initiatives.
Policy & regulationOtherLiquidity riskPrudential risks
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2026-07-21•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has issued draft Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2026 for consultation as a proposed replacement for the 2019 Non-Debt Instruments Rules. The draft would simplify and harmonize the foreign investment framework, separate FEMA procedures from policy and sector-specific requirements, and reduce compliance burdens while retaining safeguards. Comments are due by August 31, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
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2026-07-21•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has released the July 23-24 Hanoi schedule, venue and candidate lists for round II of the 2026 securities practice certificate examination. The tests will be computer-based multiple-choice exams, and separate lists identify both eligible candidates and those excluded for non-payment of exam fees. Candidates missing a criminal record certificate must submit it within 20 days after results are announced or retake the exam.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLicence approval
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2026-07-21•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank’s latest balance sheet figures show total assets and liabilities fell by EUR 21.4 billion week on week to EUR 5.95 trillion. The main driver was a EUR 17.9 billion decline in securities holdings, while monetary policy liabilities to euro area credit institutions dropped by EUR 27.1 billion, led by lower deposit facility and current account balances.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-21•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it held meetings with 29 representatives from listed companies, securities and fund institutions, and academia to collect views on maintaining stable and healthy capital market development. Key proposals covered stronger market institutions, long-cycle assessment for medium and long-term funds, tighter oversight of quantitative trading, stronger enforcement and more formalized market stabilization mechanisms. The commission said it will study the feedback, respond to market concerns and continue strengthening investor protection and core market systems.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-21•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China has added CNY 100 billion in relending quota for agriculture and small businesses to support flood-hit areas and post-disaster reconstruction. The funding is intended to drive more credit to affected business entities, especially micro and small enterprises, sole proprietors, agricultural and aquaculture businesses, and farmers in regions including Guangxi, Hubei, Gansu and Zhejiang.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsLending
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2026-07-21•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission approved the registration of OMEGA INVEST, a privately placed closed special investment fund in securities. Prospectum Capital will manage the fund, and Banco Keve will act as depositary.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-21•Ghana•Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana
Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana has revoked the CP Guidelines for Fund Managers, 2012 with immediate effect after identifying heightened credit, liquidity and concentration risks in commercial paper investments. Fund managers and other market operators must stop new investments in unsecured debt instruments, including commercial paper, and cannot roll over existing holdings at maturity. The Commission said revised guidelines will follow as it overhauls the debt securities investment framework.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskLiquidity risk
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2026-07-21•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission approved the registration of SAFRICODE INTERNATIONAL, a privately placed closed end real estate investment fund promoted by INDEPENDENT Finance Advisors. The fund can invest in direct property, development rights, other real estate investment undertakings and certain liquid assets, with Banco BNI, S.A. appointed as depositary.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-21•Luxembourg•Central Bank of Luxembourg
The Central Bank of Luxembourg said nine new employees were sworn in on July 17, 2026, before BCL President Gaston Reinesch. It also awarded honorific distinctions to eight staff members and said the bank now has 480 employees, with an average age of 46.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-07-21•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-reported fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email and do not request passwords or one-time passwords through those channels. Affected individuals should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-21•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that its latest Exchange Fund Bills tenders were oversubscribed, with HKD155.395 billion of applications for Q2629 and HKD61.870 billion for H2658 against allotments of HKD66.356 billion and HKD12.600 billion. Average accepted yields were 2.78% for Q2629 and 2.86% for H2658. The authority also scheduled HKD84.969 billion of new 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Exchange Fund Bills for tender on 28 July.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMonetary data
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2026-07-21•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has released a new financial education podcast episode featuring Governor Anca Dragu in a dialogue with two schoolchildren. The discussion explains the central bank’s role, how inflation and money supply work, and gives practical guidance on saving, budgeting and avoiding scams.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-21•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan said it discussed with the Global Green Growth Institute further cooperation on sustainable finance, including technical support for green finance frameworks and project identification. The update also pointed to Tajikistan’s first corporate green bond by Eskhata Bank as a basis for further market development and referred to possible future quasi-sovereign green bond issuance.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeMarket development
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2026-07-21•Nigeria•Nigeria National Insurance Commission
In remarks at the investiture of CIIN's 53rd president, Nigeria's National Insurance Commission urged the institute to deepen professionalism, ethics and innovation as insurance-sector reforms advance. It linked that message to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 and the ongoing recapitalization exercise, stressing that the July 31, 2026 deadline is regulatory and urgent. The commission also asked CIIN to support compliance through training, stronger market-conduct standards and identification of industry gaps.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCorporate governanceFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-21•Europe•Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has published standards on how it will work with national supervisors to select and directly supervise the EU’s most significant cross-border financial institutions from 2028. National authorities will gather and check data, AMLA will assess risk and choose the firms, and supervisory files must be transferred in full when responsibility shifts. The standards will apply once adopted by the European Commission.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFT
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2026-07-21•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published its abridged balance sheet as of 30 June 2026, with total assets and liabilities of EUR 26.118 billion. The largest assets were intra-Eurosystem claims and euro area resident securities, while the largest liability was euro area credit institutions' deposits related to monetary policy operations at EUR 16.229 billion.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-21•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece said lending standards were unchanged in the second quarter of 2026 for corporate and household loans, while credit demand was broadly stable. Corporate loan terms were unchanged, but housing loan terms shifted somewhat because of non-rate conditions. Banks expect little change in standards or demand in the third quarter.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsLending
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2026-07-21•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has expanded the optional insurance policy for Egyptians abroad and their families, adding unfair dismissal cover of up to EGP 100,000. The policy takes effect on Aug. 1 with an annual premium of EGP 400 and retains cover for accidental permanent total disability of EGP 250,000 and death-related benefits including repatriation costs.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-07-21•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy has issued sale notices for properties in Pisa and Viterbo as part of its disposal of real estate not used for institutional purposes, with expressions of interest due by the deadlines in the notices.
Institutional developmentOther
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2026-07-21•Sweden•Riksbank
Sweden's Riksbank said the International Monetary Fund's final report on Sweden's annual Article IV consultation is now available on the IMF's website, following the review's conclusion in May and approval by the IMF's Board of Governors.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-21•Global•ISDA
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association said 179 entities from 71 groups have joined its Notices Hub in the year since launch. The platform enables immediate delivery of termination-related derivatives notices, and ISDA said it is already backed by legal opinions in 33 jurisdictions, with another 40 in progress.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructure
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2026-07-21•Global•CDP
CDP has introduced an optional AI-powered “Suggested Response” feature for its 2026 disclosure cycle, with rollout to all disclosers from 23 July 2026. The tool uses existing company documents to generate draft responses to CDP questionnaire items, while leaving organizations responsible for final review and submission. CDP said early testing showed 40% faster preparation and 25% higher response and completion rates.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsDisclosuresArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-21•Global•Islamic Financial Services Board
The Islamic Financial Services Board has issued a consultation on revised guiding principles for the governance of Islamic collective investment schemes, updating IFSB-6. The draft expands the framework to cover areas including risk, liquidity, valuation, outsourcing, Islamic windows and technology governance, while tightening expectations for oversight, screening methodologies and Sharīʻah governance. Comments are due by 4 September 2026.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsCorporate governance
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2026-07-21•Global•Islamic Financial Services Board
The Islamic Financial Services Board has opened a consultation on draft guidance for regulatory and supervisory authorities covering sustainability-related issues and climate-related financial risks in ṣukūk. The draft focuses on how ṣukūk structures affect sustainability claims, ongoing assessments, external reviews, and climate-risk analysis of underlying assets and structural changes. Comments are due by 4 September 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-07-21•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority has published a notice confirming the surrender of Aerarium Limited’s securities dealer licence and Georgios Karoullas’ securities dealer representative licence. The surrenders took effect on July 17, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-21•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed Kuwait Financial Centre's license to carry out market maker activity. The license runs for three years from 16 October 2026 and is renewable. The decision takes effect from its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing framework and process
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2026-07-21•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority said four people were arrested and search warrants were executed in Hackney, Beckenham and Slough as part of a joint fraud and money laundering investigation. The suspects were interviewed under caution by the Financial Conduct Authority, released on bail, and the investigation is continuing.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsAML and CFT
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2026-07-21•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has selected 21 organisations for the second cohort of its Supercharged Sandbox and added Anthropic as a technology partner. Participants will use Claude tools to test advanced AI applications in areas including payments, fraud detection, governance, inclusion and compliance. The FCA also launched Agentic Academy, a 10-week AI programme for selected firms.
SupervisionInnovation & testingArtificial intelligenceRegulatory sandbox
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2026-07-21•Qatar•Qatar Financial Centre
The Qatar Financial Centre signed a memorandum of understanding with CCI France Qatar to strengthen trade, investment and business links between Qatar and France. The partnership is designed to channel more French companies toward the Qatar Financial Centre platform through joint events, delegations, knowledge-sharing and promotional activity.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-21•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has issued a glossary for banks completing the bank lending survey. It clarifies core survey concepts including credit standards, loan demand, borrower categories and index calculations. The document also defines the scope of loans covered, including exclusions and cases such as financial leases and factoring by monetary financial institutions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-21•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank’s second-quarter 2026 bank lending survey shows euro area banks tightened credit standards further for firms, housing loans and consumer credit, while rejection rates increased across all segments. Corporate loan demand rose slightly, but housing loan demand fell sharply and consumer credit demand softened. Banks expect further tightening in the third quarter, along with another decline in housing loan demand.
Data & statisticsCredit riskPrudential risks
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2026-07-21•San Marino•Central Bank of San Marino
The Central Bank of San Marino's first quarter 2026 newsletter says banking system funding rose above EUR 7 billion, customer lending increased 1.3% and the gross NPL ratio fell to 16.1%, while equity held at EUR 358 million. It also reports continued consolidation of MiFID II standards and further Basel III alignment, with work starting on operational risk and liquidity rules. Supervisory activity included targeted rule revisions and the extraordinary administration of a recently established electronic money institution.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reportingPrudential risks
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2026-07-21•San Marino•Central Bank of San Marino
The Central Bank of San Marino reminded applicants that the second and final 2026 aptitude assessment exams in finance and insurance will take place on September 25. Applications for registration must be submitted by September 11.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing framework and process
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2026-07-21•Romania•Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority published its Daily Market Report for 21 July 2026 and referred readers to the Daily Market Report and Morning call archive covering 2021 to 2026.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-07-21•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea said private employment is a better gauge of underlying labor market conditions than total employment because rising public employment can mask cyclical weakness. Its estimates show private employment remained weak from 2024, improved somewhat in the third quarter of 2025 and is expected to strengthen in 2026, with the private employment gap narrowing from minus 80,000 to minus 20,000.
Research
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2026-07-21•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia said a State Duma law will allow regulated cryptocurrency trading through intermediaries from 1 September 2026, while keeping domestic crypto payments banned. Non-qualified investors will face a RUB 300,000 annual cap after testing, while qualified investors may trade without a limit after testing. The law also permits unrestricted crypto use in cross-border payments by exporters and importers and gives market participants until 1 July 2027 to become licensed and compliant.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCBDC
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2026-07-21•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia said the State Duma has adopted a law extending deposit insurance to bank e-wallets held by customers who have completed full or simplified identity verification. Eligible balances will be covered up to the standard RUB 1.4 million limit. The law will apply 180 days after official publication and only to insured events occurring after that date.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-21•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia said the State Duma adopted a law requiring borrowers to receive Public Services portal alerts on new consumer loans and microloans. From 1 October 2027, banks and microfinance organisations must send loan data promptly to credit history bureaus for immediate transmission to borrowers. Notices for loans above RUB 50,000 must also explain how and when disbursement can be refused.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-07-21•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece said Greece’s current account deficit widened to EUR 960.2 million in May 2026 and to EUR 8.9 billion in January-May. The increase was driven by weaker primary and secondary income balances, despite narrower goods deficits and a stronger services surplus led by travel. The combined current and capital account deficit reached EUR 8.6 billion in the first five months of the year.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-21•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has approved new reporting rules for administrators of non-state pension funds. The framework sets reporting content, procedures, deadlines and disclosure requirements, and splits reporting between administrator-level data and fund-level data. It also clarifies how pension fund councils must notify administrators about relevant contracts, with the rules taking effect on 1 October 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-21•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine said the IMF completed the first review of Ukraine’s USD 8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility program and concluded the Article IV Consultation, unlocking about USD 690 million in budget support. The IMF said program performance was broadly satisfactory, but flagged a missed end-June net international reserves target and delays in structural reforms. It also said the program remains fully financed with continued support from international partners.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-07-21•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines has issued guidance for supervised financial institutions on managing AML and CTPF risks tied to customers engaged in casino junket operations. It highlights red flags such as unusual cash movements, complex ownership structures and layered transactions, and recommends stronger controls in governance, customer due diligence, monitoring, reporting and staff training. The paper is based on a review of selected banks with exposure to junket-related transactions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-07-21•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority said its 2026 Islamic financial literacy and inclusion agenda will focus on three areas: a data-based and digital strategy, integration with market conduct and consumer protection, and stronger cross-stakeholder coordination. In the same update, OJK said programs still need broader reach, greater continuity and better conversion from awareness into use of Islamic financial products.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-21•Malaysia•Malaysia Securities Commission
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and Securities Commission Malaysia launched a Smart Manufacturing scheme under NIMP CoSIF that gives eligible companies a 2:1 government-to-private co-investment ratio until 2030. They also temporarily raised the ratio for Other Sectors from 1:2 to 1:1 until the end of 2027. The scheme supports SMEs and mid-tier companies through equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing platforms.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-07-21•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets and the French Financial Markets Authority published a joint paper supporting the European Commission's supervisory centralization plans and identifying five conditions for effective EU-level supervision. They call for a model centered on the European Securities and Markets Authority that is risk-based, proportionate and backed by transparent governance, data centralization and effective enforcement. Centralization, in their view, should reduce duplication for cross-border firms and produce more consistent supervisory outcomes across the European Union.
Policy & regulationCooperationSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-21•Austria•Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
The Austrian National Bank’s latest Bank Lending Survey for Austria showed corporate credit demand and banks’ lending policies were broadly unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, with the impact of the war in the Middle East smaller than previously expected. Household demand for housing loans rose again, while climate-related restructuring needs continued to lift corporate financing demand. Banks also signaled further tightening for high-CO2-emitting firms over the next 12 months.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-21•Germany•German Bundesbank
The German Bundesbank’s Bank Lending Survey shows German banks tightened lending standards across corporate, housing and consumer credit in the second quarter of 2026, mainly because credit risk increased. Loan terms also became more restrictive for companies and mortgages, while demand rose for corporate loans but fell sharply for household borrowing. Banks expect standards to stay broadly unchanged in the third quarter, with further growth in corporate demand and another decline in household demand.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-21•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The UK Financial Conduct Authority fined former Blue Horizon Asset Management executives Paul Taylor and Esmeralda Toni GBP 489,000 and GBP 121,200, respectively, and banned both from financial services. The regulator found they acted dishonestly, including through misleading statements and false documents claiming ownership of a EUR 200 million bond portfolio.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsBribery and corruptionFitness and proprietyMergers and acquisitions
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2026-07-21•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao said its governor visited Salavan province for working sessions tied to the central bank's assigned support role for the province. Discussions focused on implementation of national and provincial development plans, especially rural development, poverty reduction and local economic development. The visit also included the establishment ceremony for Tapuen subdistrict in Ta-Oy district.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-07-21•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has amended its credit bureau rules to align them with recent legislative changes on the exchange of credit information. The update concerns the retention periods for credit information held by credit bureaus.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit risk
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2026-07-21•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission is easing fundraising rules for SMEs and venture companies by raising the small offering threshold from under KRW 1 billion to under KRW 3 billion and by excluding certain VC funds from the 50-investor public offering count. That should reduce use of full securities registration statements for eligible offerings and lower the risk that venture funding rounds inadvertently trigger public offering disclosure rules. Both changes are scheduled to take effect immediately after promulgation or notification next week, tentatively on July 28.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-21•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market has issued consumer guidance on digital security and warned that phishing, malware and fraud remain prevalent cyber threats. It singled out artificial intelligence as a growing risk because it can be used to create convincing phishing messages and deepfake voice and video content. The agency urged consumers to protect account credentials, avoid sharing sensitive data and act immediately if data may have been compromised.
Financial literacy & educationCyber resilienceData protection
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2026-07-21•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea's Ministry of Economy & Finance used the second Strategic Economy Forum to outline planned institutional changes so AI agent commerce services can be tested through regulatory sandboxes. The discussions focused on payment rules, standards and infrastructure for AI agents, and on building physical AI through stronger data frameworks, field demonstrations and related hardware support. The ministry said it will keep developing support policies based on the forum's proposals.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-21•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines and the Financial Stability Coordination Council held their first regional financial stability briefings in Cebu and Davao, focused on key findings from the 2025 Financial Stability Report. The sessions brought together banks, academe, local government, media and other stakeholders to discuss risks facing the Philippine financial system and its capacity to support growth.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-21•Philippines•Department of Finance (Philippines)
The Philippines Department of Finance said an agreement among the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Statistics Authority and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas establishes a secure data-sharing system to improve foreign direct investment statistics. The Philippine Statistics Authority will serve as the central repository, while the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue publishing the official data.
Policy & regulationCooperation
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2026-07-21•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
The Indonesia Ministry of Finance said the Financial System Stability Committee assessed the financial system as stable in the first half of 2026 despite weaker global conditions, geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The update pointed to strong fiscal performance, with revenue up 21.4 percent year on year, spending up 17.8 percent and the full-year deficit projected at 2.85 percent of GDP. The committee said it will keep coordinating across the Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia, the Financial Services Authority and the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch points
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2026-07-21•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held the CYBERFINANCE-2026 forum and created a cooperation platform for the central bank, banks, the IT sector and universities to address cyber risks. More than 130 participants discussed social engineering, phishing and consumer protection, alongside cyber exercises designed to identify talent for the banking sector.
Policy & regulationCooperationCyber resilience
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2026-07-21•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan said reports about its role in regulating the unified interbank QR code are false. It clarified that QR code operation and payment systems regulation sit with the National Bank of Kazakhstan, and that it does not set interbank acquiring commissions or payment system tariffs. The agency also highlighted its enforcement against microfinance firms and collectors and its anti-fraud measures, including the prevention or blocking of fraudulent transactions worth more than KZT 96.9 billion since the start of 2025.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFraud and scams
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2026-07-21•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has moved to operationalise the new requirement to freeze promoter and promoter group holdings at the ISIN level during a buyback period. Depositories must put in place the framework and system changes by August 1, 2026, while preserving the ability to tender securities in tender offer buybacks and to invoke pre-existing encumbrances. The circular applies with immediate effect.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governance
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2026-07-21•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised certification rules for Specialized Investment Fund distribution. NISM Series V-D now qualifies distributors to sell both SIF and mutual fund products, while the Series XIII common derivatives certification will cease to be required after September 21, 2026, subject to a transition for existing holders.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSales and distribution
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2026-07-21•India•India International Financial Services Centres Authority
The India International Financial Services Centres Authority has issued a circular on capital relief and prudential requirements for factoring transactions by Finance Companies. It allows Basel III-aligned capital relief for eligible credit protection, including under the two-factor model, and sets exposure and non-performing asset rules. The circular also relaxes asset classification norms for firms with total assets below USD 150 million.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPrudential risksMarket development
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2026-07-21•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, criticized the Main Street Capital Access Act as a measure that would weaken oversight of large banks while being presented as community bank relief. She said it would ease supervision, speed up big bank mergers, expand exemptions from enhanced oversight, and make it easier to challenge safeguards and enforcement actions. Warren urged the House to reject the bill.
Policy & regulationOtherSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-21•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has licensed Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd to operate as an authorised deposit-taking institution under the Banking Act 1959. It also authorised Revolut Australia NOHC Pty Ltd as a non-operating holding company under the Act.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-20•Paraguay•Central Bank of Paraguay
The Central Bank of Paraguay has opened its eighth annual student contest, asking third-year upper secondary students to create educational videos on the role of insurance in financial planning. Registration runs from July 21 to Aug. 9, 2026, with winners to be announced on Oct. 30. Cash prizes will be awarded to both students and their guiding teachers.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-20•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that exports totaled USD 9.415 billion in May 2026, up 38.9 percent from a year earlier. The increase was driven mainly by higher prices, especially for copper and gold, while export volumes rose 5.9 percent. For January through May, exports reached USD 47.345 billion, up 40.1 percent year on year.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics