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2026-07-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank said digital euro negotiations among the Commission, Council and Parliament will start this month, with the ECB hoping for a final law by the end of the year before deciding on issuance. ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the target remains a 2029 launch if legislation is completed by end-2026, with a pilot planned for 2027. He also said the ECB wants the final text to reinforce payment service providers’ obligation to support the ECB’s digital euro app.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCBDC
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2026-07-13•Mexico•CONDUSEF
CONDUSEF warned that 11 financial institutions registered in SIPRES have reported that third parties are impersonating them. It also disclosed a notice from SCOR SE of possible impersonation. SCOR SE is registered as a foreign reinsurer for 2026 and is authorized only to operate as a representative office in Mexico, not to sell direct insurance.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-13•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services has opened registration for the 16th edition of its free online insurance diploma. The 120-hour program is open to the public and covers how insurance works, regulation, product types and financial protection strategies. Participants who complete the four modules with a minimum grade of 7 will receive an officially valid diploma.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-13•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission expanded its cooperation agreement with Anbima on public offering reviews, adding commercial notes, CRAs and CRs from 30 June 2026. Offerings that pass Anbima's review without restrictions can be automatically registered with the CVM, reducing processing time. The framework has already been used for 105 offerings totaling BRL 42 billion.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-13•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren, as Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, asked JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for information on his and the bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after Department of Justice-released emails and reporting raised new questions. Her letter points to reported 2009 exchanges suggesting Epstein and Peter Mandelson discussed using Dimon to influence the U.K. Treasury, despite Dimon’s previous position that he did not know Epstein was a JPMorgan client before 2019. Warren requested a response by July 24, 2026.
Other
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2026-07-13•Canada•Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario has appointed Julie Giraldi as chief human resources officer, effective July 13, 2026. She will lead FSRA’s people and culture function and strategic talent and leadership priorities. FSRA said she most recently served as chief human resources officer at CAAT Pension Plan.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-13•Global•Egmont Group
At its 32nd plenary in Baku, the Egmont Group admitted the FIUs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Madagascar and Rwanda, raising total membership to 186. Heads of FIU also adopted a statement backing stronger public-private partnerships against money laundering and terrorist financing, endorsed six projects, and oversaw the signing of 33 information-sharing memorandums of understanding. The group re-elected Elzbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz as chair and selected Maj. Gen. Muhammad bin Abdulrahman Almuhanna as vice-chair.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTData management
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2026-07-13•Global•International Association of Insurance Supervisors
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors has finalized updated guidance on insurance recovery planning and resolution powers, preparation and plans. The papers align with standards revised in December 2024 and incorporate recent supervisory practices without creating new requirements. A public webinar is scheduled for Aug. 26, 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRecovery and resolutionSupervisory collegesRisk management
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2026-07-13•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank published its monthly list of registered and active institutional investors from the Portfolio Investment Reporting System for industry use.
Data & statisticsRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-13•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank has fined CCV Group B.V. EUR 2,656,250 for breaching Wwft requirements on continuous transaction monitoring. DNB found that CCV’s monitoring system was not properly populated for a prolonged period and that alerts were inadequately investigated. The fine was increased because of a prior breach of the same provision and then reduced to reflect CCV’s remediation plan.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFT
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2026-07-13•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed Burgan Bank's securities activities license for three years from 19 October 2026. The renewal covers investment portfolio management, investment advice and brokerage in securities not registered on the securities exchange.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-13•Barbados•Central Bank of Barbados
The Central Bank of Barbados provided a one month update on BiMPay, its new national instant payment system, with Governor Kevin Greenidge and other senior officials also taking questions from the media and online audience.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-13•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank of Indonesia highlighted S&P Global Ratings' affirmation of Indonesia's BBB sovereign rating with a stable outlook, which keeps the country in investment-grade territory. S&P expects fiscal and external pressures to be temporary, supported by recovering revenue, stronger exports and adherence to the fiscal deficit cap below 3%. Bank Indonesia said it will continue policy coordination with the government and the Financial System Stability Committee to preserve stability and support growth.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCredit ratings
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2026-07-13•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and National Credit Union Administration issued guidance reminding supervised institutions to apply existing safe and sound underwriting standards when lending to borrowers not legally authorized to work in the United States. The agencies said these loans may carry elevated risk because income and employment may be less stable, and they directed institutions to consider the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s June 8, 2026 statement on ability to repay and immigration status.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCredit risk
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2026-07-13•Thailand•Bank of Thailand
The Bank of Thailand has designated October 16, 2026 as a special non-working day for financial institutions and Specialized Financial Institutions in Bangkok and will suspend BAHTNET services on that date. The suspension covers BAHTNET transfers, interbank check clearing and bulk payment transactions, while financial market operations and benchmark rate publication also will pause. Normal BAHTNET operations will resume on October 19, 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-13•Dominican Republic•Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
The Dominican Republic Superintendency of Banks has extended digital onboarding rules to legal entities, allowing companies to open banking relationships and contract products remotely. The update introduces corporate verification and due diligence procedures while preserving existing controls on customer verification, AML/CFT, information security and consumer protection.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationKYC
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2026-07-13•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market said it had agreed a practical cooperation framework with Spain's CNMV on capital market reform and investor mobilization for reconstruction. The work will cover EU rule implementation, a possible regulatory sandbox, and digital finance topics including DLT and MiCA. The sides plan a joint 2026 to 2027 work plan and may sign a separate cooperation memorandum.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationMarket development
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2026-07-13•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration issued joint guidance on credit risk management for borrowers not legally authorized to work in the United States. It reminds supervised institutions to use safe and sound underwriting to identify and control elevated repayment risk and to consider the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s June 8, 2026 statement on ability-to-repay and fair lending obligations.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCredit risk
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2026-07-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has begun publishing complaint rankings for microfinance organisations based on substantiated 2025 consumer rights violations linked to microloan issuance. The rankings include only firms with at least two such complaints and measure complaints per 100,000 microloan agreements. Microfinance organisations are shown in separate tables for large and small providers.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-07-13•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority has set a new policy on pension benefit payments following two Constitutional Court rulings. Benefits derived from severance pay, long-service awards and compensation for rights may now be paid as a lump sum or in installments at the beneficiary's choice, and pension funds can make lump-sum payments without earlier OJK payout limits. Pension funds must first secure OJK approval for amendments to their pension fund rules.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-07-13•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan released the results of its July 13 foreign exchange purchase auction. The auction had 11 participants, with accepted bids from USD 1 million to USD 15.1 million and a weighted average rate of 9.2480 USD/TJS.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-07-13•San Marino•Central Bank of San Marino
The Central Bank of San Marino will begin a supervisory training program in February 2026 led by Bank of Italy experts under a 2025 technical cooperation agreement, covering document analysis and inspection methodologies through remote and in-person bilateral sessions.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCapacity buildingSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-13•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao has launched its second 2026 state management training course for middle managers, with 34 participants from its departments and regional offices. The program focuses on applying state policy, law and strategy, alongside management, personnel, ethics, documentation and project planning topics. It will run from July 13 to July 24, 2026.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingOther
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2026-07-13•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has begun drafting amendments to banks' primary credit risk reporting rules. The changes will update the ORD 3.17 reporting form, clarify how indicators must be completed and add new borrower data fields linked to the new responsible consumer lending regulation and FSAP recommendations.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published a discussion paper arguing that global trade has been fragmenting along geopolitical lines since the global financial crisis, driven in large part by a shift in geoeconomic power from the United States toward China. The paper says the European Union should respond by balancing efficiency against dependency risks, strengthening internal coordination and working with like-minded partners. It also notes that tariffs and other trade barriers can disrupt supply chains, raise costs and weigh on output.
ResearchGeopolitical risk
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2026-07-13•Bosnia and Herzegovina•Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina has begun implementing, from 01 July 2026, its Decision on the conditions and manner of accessing and using CBBH statistical data for scientific purposes.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-07-13•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance said the country is taking part in the OECD/INFE adult financial literacy, inclusion and well-being survey, with telephone interviews running from July 6 to July 31. The survey covers people aged 18 to 79 and is intended to measure financial knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors. Results will be used for statistical purposes and to support targeted financial literacy initiatives.
Data & statisticsFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has published a working paper finding that tighter EU ETS regulation after 2017 led more emissions-intensive firms to reduce emissions relative to peers without cutting output. The effect was strongest in power generation, while manufacturing firms increasingly pursued green acquisitions rather than more acquisitions overall. The paper also finds no evidence of carbon leakage through acquisitions outside the EU ETS area.
ResearchCarbon marketsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-07-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published an occasional paper arguing that neo-conglomerates are exposing gaps in the EU regulatory perimeter by offering bank-like services through embedded finance, white-label partnerships and crypto activities. It says fragmented entity-level supervision, weak data-sharing and unregulated areas such as crypto lending can hide group-wide risks. The paper outlines options including harmonised perimeter rules, direct licensing for complex models, group-wide oversight and stronger cross-authority reporting and cooperation.
ResearchFintech and insurtechSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank said its April 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey shows Chinese e-commerce platforms are widely used in the euro area, mainly because of low prices and broad product choice. Purchases are concentrated in low-value clothing, household goods and electronics, while non-users are mainly deterred by quality, trust and environmental concerns. Geopolitics appeared to have only a limited direct effect on shopping decisions.
ResearchCross-border payments
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2026-07-13•Germany•BaFin
Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority issued initial guidance on Solvency II review changes, centered on the new proportionality regime for insurers and groups from Jan. 30, 2027. It will accept pre-notifications and pre-applications from Aug. 1, 2026 for small and non-complex classifications and for firm-specific proportionality measures. BaFin also said sustainability risk plans should be embedded in existing governance and reporting rather than prepared as a separate document for now.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCapital adequacy
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2026-07-13•Guinea•Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea used the AfPI annual roundtable in Luanda to stress that financial inclusion policy should move beyond account openings toward actual usage, trust and economic impact. It cited Guinea's rise in account access from 4% in 2011 to about 36% in 2024, while emphasizing user protection, interoperability, cybersecurity and prudential oversight. The bank said the discussions will inform the update of Guinea's National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-13•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission hosted the second session of a joint workshop with the Competition Regulatory Authority for about 30 staff on competition and economic regulation. The training covered competition assessment of public policies, restrictive practices and merger control, and forms part of an ongoing cooperation and capacity-building program between the two authorities.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCapacity buildingDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-13•Rwanda•Rwanda Capital Markets Authority
The Rwanda Capital Markets Authority said collective investment schemes continue to support Rwanda’s capital markets by mobilising domestic savings into regulated investments. It reiterated priorities around investor protection, transparency, governance, financial literacy and compliance. RNIT said its Iterambere Fund, Rwanda’s first collective investment scheme, now manages more than Frw 86 billion.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-07-13•Uganda•Ministry of Finance (Uganda)
At Pride Bank’s annual general meeting, Uganda’s Ministry of Finance said the government will let the bank retain dividends for capitalization and support efforts to raise additional capital. The minister tied that support to expectations that Pride Bank expand cheap credit and back government programmes such as the Parish Development Model and Emyooga.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-07-13•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
In remarks in Greece, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner argued that corporate governance should stay focused on shareholders rather than mirror political democracy. The speech said boards are best disciplined by investors, market pricing and the cost of capital, while broader social interests should be addressed through law and public policy.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governance
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2026-07-13•United States•Federal Reserve Board
In a speech, Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman set out four principles for modernizing regulation and supervision, focused on material risk, proportionality, transparency and forward-looking oversight. She said the Financial Stability Board will publish a consultation report in the fall and pointed to U.S. work on capital reform, supervisory principles, threshold indexation and revised exam findings as examples.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-13•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s 2025 Annual Report reviews its supervisory, authorisation and policy work during a year of continued market growth. It highlights a focus on innovation, market integrity and financial crime prevention, alongside greater use of RegTech and SupTech. The authority granted 95 Financial Services Permissions and 120 In-Principle Approvals, up 22% and 32% from 2024, and signed five new MoUs.
Institutional developmentOtherSupervision process and methodologiesRegtech and suptech
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2026-07-13•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania said Governor Gent Sejko used a meeting with the new EBRD resident representative to review Albania’s economic outlook and banking sector conditions. He said growth projections remain solid and that the non-performing loan ratio has fallen to 3.7%, the lowest level since 2008. The meeting also covered cooperation on climate-risk regulation, money market development, EU standards alignment and financing for women-led MSMEs.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-07-13•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission approved the registration of SIGMA, an open-ended special securities investment fund with private subscription promoted by Prospectum Capital. The fund may invest in equities, equity-linked instruments, public and private debt, short-term money market instruments and units of other investment funds. Prospectum Capital will manage the fund and BCI – Banco de Comércio e Indústria will act as depositary.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-13•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission has registered Global Equities Fund as a privately subscribed open-ended special securities investment fund promoted by BFA Gestão de Activos. The fund may invest across a broad range of instruments, including equities, convertible and equity-linked bonds, warrants, other fund units, and securities and money market instruments traded on Angola's regulated market. Banco Keve will serve as depositary.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-13•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission participated in the 15th African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative meeting hosted by the National Bank of Angola. Participants reviewed progress on financial inclusion strategies in Africa, discussed persistent challenges and considered solutions to widen access to financial services.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial inclusionDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-13•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank published an overview of its quarterly financial accounts, which track financial linkages across the Czech economy and support monetary policy and financial stability analysis. The note sets out the release and revision cycle, confirms that quarterly data are compiled under ESA 2010, and explains that estimates are used where source data are incomplete.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-13•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
United Kingdom HM Treasury has unveiled a broad SME finance package led by a major expansion of the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme. The scheme will support GBP 3.35 billion of lending a year by 2028/29, up from GBP 1.35 billion, with longer loan terms and wider eligibility expected to help 12,000 additional businesses a year. Separate measures add GBP 500 million of ENABLE Guarantee capacity for innovative firms and introduce new support for exporters and community lenders.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesSME financing
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2026-07-13•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan said June 2026 reserve money fell by NT$50.7 billion from the previous month to a daily average of NT$7,554.1 billion. Currency in circulation and bank reserves both declined, and the annual growth rate slowed to 7.63% from 8.80%. The July 2026 release is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-13•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan approved Chubb Life Insurance Taiwan Company to conduct foreign exchange wealth management business and authorized one CTBC Bank branch to operate foreign exchange business. At the end of June 2026, there were 3,451 authorized banks, including 3,411 domestic banks, three Mainland banks and 37 foreign banks.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-13•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warned that two websites, companyrefund[.]club and fpshkpay[.]xyz, are fraudulently impersonating HKICL and offering fake FPS-related buyer protection services. The sites seek personal identification and bank account details and may route users to fake customer service staff. HKICL said it has no affiliation with the websites and does not normally provide FPS services directly to individual members of the public.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-13•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about reported fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and related scams linked to a bank notice posted on the HKMA website. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email and do not request passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone affected should contact the relevant bank and report the case to the Hong Kong Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved an instruction on supervising payment system operators and payment organizations. The measure is intended to improve the regulatory framework for oversight of these entities.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-13•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 has drafted amendments to refine the rules for banks paying dividends while still carrying state support obligations. The proposal would introduce differentiated deadlines for repaying state support based on the amount a bank plans to repay when distributing dividends. The draft is available on the Open NPA portal and the agency's website.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-07-13•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements published a bulletin finding that retail digital payments have become more contestable as fintechs, big techs and fast payment systems expand, but incumbent banks and card networks remain dominant in many markets. It says central banks can support competition by operating payment systems, setting access and interoperability rules, and coordinating standards, while managing trade-offs around fragmentation, risk and private-sector incentives.
Research
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2026-07-13•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission, the Bank of Thailand and the Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission have selected 20 teams for the Master Protect and Wealth Board Game Hackathon 2026 from 65 applicants nationwide. The teams will receive expert training and mentoring to develop board game prototypes on insurance, saving and investment planning, before advancing to a final pitching round for a THB 50,000 top prize.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-13•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement with Tagbilaran City and BDO Foundation to formalize financial education cooperation in Bohol. The initiative combines training for key groups, account onboarding support, and outreach to universities, banks, and the fisheries sector. It builds on financial education activities previously carried out in the city.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-13•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement with Tagbilaran City and BDO Foundation to expand financial education in Bohol. The effort combines learning sessions for targeted groups with bank account opening and outreach to universities, financial institutions and the fisheries office to widen financial inclusion.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-13•Philippines•Department of Finance (Philippines)
The Philippines Department of Finance highlighted the launch of a cashless fare payments pilot on LRT-2, allowing commuters to tap Visa or Mastercard cards, NFC-enabled mobile devices, or scan a GCash QR code at fare gates. Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go also said MySSS Card holders using RCBC DiskarTech can access a two-week PISO Fare promotion. He said the pilot could help extend interoperable digital fare payments across the broader public transport network.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-13•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has issued a sanctions notice confirming that the identifying details for Hamidah NABAGALA have been amended under the ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions regime. The individual remains subject to an asset freeze, arms embargo and travel ban. Firms must screen for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets and report matches to the Policy & Resources Committee and then to the Commission.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSanctions list update
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2026-07-13•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania reported that the banking system remains stable and that the nonperforming loan ratio has reached a record low of 3.7%. In talks with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, it also reviewed cooperation on climate risk, money markets, EU regulatory alignment and access to finance.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskClimate risk and sustainable financeSME financing
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2026-07-13•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency has added insurance and reinsurance distribution licence applications to the START Plus digital platform. From 13 July 2026, applicants can file for four licence categories online, using a once only data-sharing model designed to reduce repeat data entry, errors and administrative burden.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLicensing framework and process
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2026-07-13•Andorra•Andorran Financial Authority
The Andorran Financial Authority said Moody's has affirmed Andorra's Baa1 sovereign rating with a positive outlook. Moody's cited strong public finances, low debt and institutional strength, and said changes to the Eurosystem repo mechanism for non-euro area central banks should support Andorra's financial stability and liquidity. It also pointed to 3.9% gross domestic product growth in 2025 and potential gains from the European Union Association Agreement.
Data & statisticsCredit ratings
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2026-07-13•Taiwan•Ministry of Finance (Taiwan)
The Taiwan Ministry of Finance reported that the National Financial Stabilization Fund completed its April 2025 to May 2026 market support operation with net income of NT$9.932 billion after costs. The fund intervened after a sharp tariff-related selloff and fully exited on May 6, 2026. The ministry said the TAIEX rose during both the support phase and the disposal phase, and the fund will continue monitoring market volatility.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-07-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia will issue a 2-ruble silver commemorative coin on 14 July 2026 honoring Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov on the 75th anniversary of his birth. The proof-quality coin will have a mintage of 3,000 pieces and will be legal tender in Russia at face value.
OtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-07-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia said it will issue a 3-ruble silver commemorative coin on 14 July 2026 for the 400th anniversary of Naberezhnye Chelny. The proof coin will have a mintage of 3,000 pieces and will be legal tender in Russia at face value.
OtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-07-13•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Bank of Central African States has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, extending PAPSS to the CEMAC region and supporting cross-border payments in local African currencies. The network now covers 28 countries and more than 190 banks and fintechs. PAPSS and BEAC plan to operationalize the membership and integrate CEMAC financial institutions through the end of 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border payments
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2026-07-13•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has allowed one auditor to review up to five investment funds at once, instead of three, with prior approval required to exceed that limit. The change is meant to add flexibility and reduce costs as the number of funds has grown to about 190 and sector net assets reached EGP 410.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAuditing
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2026-07-13•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority said it will launch a training program for state-owned companies preparing for stock exchange listing and public offerings. It will start with temporarily listed companies and train boards and senior executives on listing requirements, governance, disclosure and post-listing obligations. The program is being coordinated with the State-Owned Companies Unit as part of the state public offerings plan.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-13•Global•OECD
The OECD published a working paper on calibrating stochastic debt sustainability analysis models for fiscal policy. It finds that pooling cross-country data and using trend-cycle methods can materially change debt risk estimates, while a state-contingent approach shows risks are larger in booms than conventional models suggest. In the benchmark, the structural primary balance needed in a boom is about 1.5 percentage points of GDP higher than in normal times.
Research
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2026-07-13•Global•OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s 2026 review says Colombia’s 2025 labour reform strengthened worker protections and enforcement, but progress has not resolved core weaknesses. Informality remained high at 56.9% at end-2025, collective bargaining stayed weak despite new sectoral bargaining rules, and anti-union violence persisted with 12 trade union homicides in 2025. Labour inspection and prosecution improved, but staffing, sanctions and structural incentives for formal job creation remain concerns.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsOther
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2026-07-13•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority took part in Zanzibar Day at the 2026 Saba Saba International Trade Fair, where discussions focused on business and investment opportunities. The event also featured emphasis on tourism and the blue economy, while the Zanzibar Health Insurance Fund outlined plans to strengthen insurance coverage for citizens.
OtherMarket development
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2026-07-13•Romania•Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority released its Daily Market Report for 13 July 2026. It also referenced the archive of Daily Market Report and Morning Call publications covering 2021 to 2026.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund has outlined regulatory options for financial risks arising from BigTech’s expansion, particularly in emerging market and developing economies. It recommends stronger sectoral and groupwide supervision, broader regulatory perimeters, improved data safeguards and closer international coordination. The note also calls for global standards covering payment service providers and nonbank lending.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsBigtechFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-13•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission has opened a coordination center and deployed staff to assist victims and heirs after the Lat Phrao brewery fire, including checking insurance entitlements and coordinating claims. A preliminary review found the venue held a THB 40 million fire insurance policy, while checks are continuing for any life, personal accident, health or other coverage held by those killed or injured.
SupervisionInterventionsClaims management
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2026-07-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
ASIC has disqualified Queensland director David Shane Fanning from managing corporations for five years, until 6 July 2031, over his role in four company failures between 2020 and 2022. ASIC found record-keeping and lodgement failures, inadequate discharge of director duties and misrepresentations about his role. The companies owed unsecured creditors, including the Australian Taxation Office, a combined AUD 6,045,185.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsCorporate governance
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2026-07-13•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission will hold a sanctions hearing on July 14 covering two enforcement cases involving managers at Fertilizantes Heringer and Ammo Varejo. The cases concern alleged incomplete or inconsistent disclosure on related-party transactions and AGM irregularities at Fertilizantes Heringer, and alleged late preparation and filing of periodic information at Ammo Varejo. If no defendants or representatives participate, the matters will be decided through restricted electronic voting.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsDisclosures
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2026-07-13•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission held an institutional meeting with the new leadership of the Argentina Fintech Chamber to continue their joint agenda on capital markets modernization. The discussion covered the commission's existing regulatory work on Virtual Asset Service Providers, tokenization and the broader "Big Bang" reform package. It also highlighted General Resolution No. 1150, which expanded tokenization for negotiable securities with automatic public offering.
Policy & regulationCooperationFintech and insurtechTokenization
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2026-07-13•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance is meeting with the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Technical Assistance to shape this year's priorities for insurance sector reform, covering legal reform, international standards, process modernization, data analytics and risk-based supervision.
Policy & regulationCooperationSupervision process and methodologiesDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has published its 2025-26 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement, with estimated recoverable costs of AUD 400.5 million, up 19% from 2024-25. The statement provides indicative levies for 52 regulated subsectors, with final levies to be published in December 2026 and invoiced between January and March 2027.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-07-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has penalised Deutsche Bank AUD 2 million after finding reasonable grounds to believe it misreported more than 260,000 OTC derivatives transactions under Australia’s reporting rules. ASIC said the errors involved mandatory direction fields across foreign exchange and commodities trades and reflected systemic weaknesses in the bank’s reporting framework. Deutsche Bank has paid the penalty, cooperated with the investigation and is taking remedial steps.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-07-13•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren urged Senate leaders to add ethics restrictions to any crypto market structure bill, barring top federal officials, lawmakers and their families from profiting from the sector. She cited President Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, which she said showed roughly USD 1.4 billion in crypto income, and argued that the current draft also raises national security, financial stability, consumer protection and ethics concerns.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-07-12•Ethiopia•National Bank of Ethiopia
The National Bank of Ethiopia launched its second Women’s Financial Inclusion Scorecard and said the first year-on-year assessment across all 32 banks showed nearly two-thirds improved their performance. The tool tracks women in leadership and the workforce, women’s use of financial products, and financial innovation for women, while highlighting that gender gaps persist. The central bank also marked the graduation of 1,000 participants from the NEWFin Young Professionals Program.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsDiversity and inclusion
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2026-07-12•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt reported that Egypt’s overall balance of payments deficit narrowed to about USD 1.8 billion in July to March of fiscal year 2025/2026. Net capital and financial account inflows rose to about USD 9.9 billion, while the current account posted a deficit of about USD 14.6 billion.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-12•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has authorized KFH Capital Investment Company to privately market 5,000,000 units of Cayman-domiciled KFH Capital Ijara Fund IV in Kuwait. The offer is restricted to professional clients, priced off net asset value, and may include a subscription commission of up to 2%. The license is valid for one year once the authority issues the license certificate and the required fees are paid.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-12•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Insurance Authority
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority said it is tightening conduct supervision through phased sales rules for participating policies, closer monitoring and stronger enforcement against improper referrals and sales misconduct. It highlighted June licence renewal conditions on two broker companies that must stop accepting referral business. The authority also launched a cross-sector reference checking arrangement with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in July 2026 covering more than 110,000 long-term insurance intermediaries across about 1,000 insurance institutions and banks.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkit
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2026-07-12•Australia•Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said non-bank lenders must now begin sharing product data through the Consumer Data Right, including interest rates, fees, charges and eligibility criteria. The expansion brings at least 35 new data holders into the regime and extends open banking to non-bank lending. Consumer data sharing for the sector will follow from 9 November 2026, phased by provider size.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOpen banking and finance
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2026-07-11•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed the registration of auditor Nair Awad Al-Nazar in its special register of auditors. The renewal runs for three years from 25 August 2026 and may be renewed again.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsAuditing
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2026-07-11•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has authorized National Investments Company to privately market 150,000 shares of Cayman Islands fund NIC Real Estate Credit Fund 1 in Kuwait to professional clients only. The shares will be offered at USD 1,000 each, with a one-time 1% subscription commission on committed capital. The license lasts one year from issuance of the license certificate, subject to payment of fees within one month.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-11•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed the collective investment scheme license for Al Ahli Kuwaiti Fund. The license is renewed for three years, renewable, from 29 September 2026. The renewal follows an application by Ahli Capital Investment Company.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-11•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed the collective investment scheme license for Al Ahli Gulf Fund. The license is renewed for three years, renewable, from 29 September 2026. The decision takes effect from its date of issuance.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-11•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that mortgage lending growth rose to 7.5 percent year on year in May 2026, up from 7.1 percent in April, led by stronger soles-denominated lending. Monthly mortgage credit increased 0.7 percent, while foreign currency loans were flat and only 5.3 percent of housing loans were issued in US dollars.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-11•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee said the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law. The measure reduces barriers to home construction, updates HUD programs, addresses competition from large investors and provides community bank relief to support housing lending. It also bars issuance of a central bank digital currency until Dec. 31, 2030.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-07-11•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs said Chairman Tim Scott’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law. The committee said the bipartisan, bicameral measure targets housing supply constraints, building barriers, taxpayer protections and local control.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-07-11•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Central Bank has appointed Talal F. Al-Humoud as vice governor for technical affairs. He most recently served as assistant governor for monetary affairs, after earlier roles as deputy governor for investment and director of reserves management. He joined SAMA in 2009.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-11•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Central Bank confirmed the appointment of Abdulelah A. Aldeheem as vice governor for executive affairs and outlined his prior senior roles within the institution. It also highlighted his academic background, leadership training and specialized certifications.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-11•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines has reminded the public that reproducing Philippine banknotes without prior authorization is illegal. The restriction covers printing, photocopying, distributing or using banknote images or facsimiles in any color format. Breaches can lead to imprisonment of five to 10 years, while authorization is limited to educational, historical or numismatic uses.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCurrency and cash management
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2026-07-11•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority has transferred a PT BPR SAWA suspect and case evidence to prosecutors after completing its investigation into alleged banking crimes at the lender. The suspect, KI, is accused of false bookkeeping and compliance failures linked to 13 credit facilities for 11 debtors totaling IDR 5.835 billion. The case file was declared complete on June 29, 2026, and the matter now proceeds to prosecution.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-07-11•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China held a special lecture chaired by Pan Gongsheng on the evolution of the international monetary system. Zhu Min discussed currency internationalization and digital currency development with officials from the central bank and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
ResearchCBDC
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2026-07-11•Luxembourg•Ministry of Finance (Luxembourg)
The Luxembourg Ministry of Finance said Eurogroup ministers discussed fiscal coordination, the euro’s international role and artificial intelligence risks and opportunities for the financial sector, and adopted a common position on digital finance. At Ecofin, ministers debated the capital markets integration package, approved amendments to recovery and resilience plans including Luxembourg’s, and adopted the 2026 European Semester country-specific recommendations. The meeting also prepared the European Union mandate for the late-August G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceMarket development
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2026-07-11•Türkiye•Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye hosted the IOSCO Assessment Committee meeting on July 8-9 at Borsa Istanbul. Discussions covered assessment methodology for IOSCO principles, self-assessment and capacity building, as well as the ISIM project and the thematic review of crypto and digital asset recommendations.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-07-11•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has extended to 10 July 2027 the deadline for Third Party Administration health care program managers to comply with its 2025 requirements. It will also keep accepting temporary licence applications from Third Party Administration and specialized medical insurance companies for six months from publication. The rules require firms to operate as joint stock companies and meet paid-up capital thresholds of EGP 20 million for Third Party Administration companies and EGP 75 million for specialized medical insurers.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicence approval
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2026-07-11•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has extended to 31 October 2026 the deadline to comply with registration rules for foreign non-resident reinsurance brokers. After that date, insurance and reinsurance undertakings may not deal with brokers that are not registered on the authority's list. The underlying framework also sets eligibility, conduct and reporting requirements for brokers and the insurers and reinsurers that use them.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-07-10•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's OFAC sanctioned Iranian financier Ali Ansari, Smart Global Limited, three Iranian exchange houses, their controlling partners and two front companies. Treasury said Ansari managed overseas assets for Mojtaba Khamenei and other regime elites, while the exchange houses moved and held the equivalent of billions of USD for sanctioned Iranian banks. The designations block U.S.-linked property and can expose foreign financial institutions to secondary sanctions.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsNew sanctions designations