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2026-07-07•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority has shifted gold ETF approvals for MPF investments from an individual to a categorical basis, allowing eligible products to be used without separate MPFA approval. Eligible ETFs must be Securities and Futures Commission-authorized, Hong Kong-listed, physical gold ETFs and not derivative funds. The 10% net asset value cap on MPF fund investments in gold ETFs remains unchanged.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-07•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has posted on its website the welcome remarks delivered by Dr Kelvin Wong at the Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit, titled “Completing the Rainbow for the Next Stage of Hong Kong’s FIC Development.”
OtherMarket development
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2026-07-07•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has published a synopsis of Julia Leung’s remarks from the Hong Kong FIC and Bond Connect Summit on the transformation of Hong Kong’s FIC market.
Policy & regulationOtherMarket development
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2026-07-07•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, with the People’s Bank of China and the Securities and Futures Commission, announced measures to expand Bond Connect and Swap Connect, support a Hong Kong fixed income and currency trading platform, and back new China government bond futures in Hong Kong. Separately, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will raise its RMB Business Facility to RMB500 billion from 10 July 2026 and is exploring further steps to deepen offshore RMB liquidity, issuance and usage.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border paymentsMarket development
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2026-07-07•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator has approved Khakim Ulan Tabyldyuly as deputy chairman and a management board member of Alatau City Bank JSC. The approval was recorded in Protocol No. 49/BVU/P dated July 3, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLicence approval
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2026-07-07•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 approved two securities market appointments. Samal Usumkanovna Akybbekova was cleared for the roles of member of the executive body and chief accountant, and Zhanadil Mirasbekuly Tekebaev for deputy chief accountant.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsHiring and recruitment
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2026-07-07•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 reported that bank assets rose 2.3% in May to KZT73.0 trillion and loans to the economy increased 1.5% to KZT41.3 trillion as of June 1. Business lending drove the increase, while resident deposits rose to KZT47.9 trillion and deposit dollarization fell to 20.0%. NPL90+ stood at 4.2% of loans, and capital adequacy remained high at 19.8% for k1 and 20.5% for k2.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-07•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 reported that insurance sector assets rose to KZT 4.2 trillion in May, while liabilities increased to KZT 3.1 trillion as reserves grew. Year to date premiums were KZT 657.2 billion, down 2.6% from a year earlier because voluntary insurance weakened, although mandatory insurance rose 12.0%. Insurance payouts increased 18.5% to KZT 197.5 billion and the number of contracts fell 29.3% to 7.4 million.
Data & statisticsFinancial benchmarks
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2026-07-07•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 equity market capitalization rose 0.6% in May to KZT 47.4 trillion, even as share trading dropped 3.2 times to KZT 29.7 billion and the KASE index slipped 0.1%. Corporate debt outstanding increased to KZT 17.0 trillion and corporate bond trading rose 23.6% to KZT 906.0 billion, while government securities trading fell 12.0% to KZT 849.3 billion. Collective investment assets also increased, rising 5.6% to KZT 326.8 billion.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-07-07•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 it reviewed 13,200 complaints in May, down 24.2% from the previous month, with banks and microfinance organizations accounting for most cases and debt settlement the main issue. It also imposed 20 recommendatory supervisory measures, four written orders and 21 fines totaling KZT 10.6 million. Separately, it updated progress on its three-part mortgage refinancing program, including KZT 213.4 billion of refinanced loans and KZT 101.1 billion of additional support for socially vulnerable borrowers.
SupervisionInterventionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-07•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia reported June 2026 official reserve assets of A$102.52 billion, equivalent to US$70.42 billion. The Australian dollar total rose from May’s A$100.57 billion, while the US dollar value fell from US$72.05 billion. Foreign exchange, SDRs and the IMF reserve position increased, while gold and other reserve assets declined.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-07•Taiwan•Ministry of Finance (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has warned about fraud schemes that falsely claim customs duties or fines must be paid to release goods sent from overseas. The scams often start through social media and direct victims to transfer money to private accounts. The ministry said genuine customs detentions and penalties are issued through official notices and paid only into designated national treasury accounts.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-07•Mexico•CONDUSEF
The National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services awarded Afore SURA its "Commitment to Serving Older Adults" badge after the firm renewed its protocol for customers aged 60 and over. The badge recognizes financial institutions that provide priority, accessible, inclusive and non-discriminatory service under 10 service principles. Afore SURA said the protocol covers more than 600,000 older clients through 61 branches, digital channels, mobile outreach and specialized pension guidance.
OtherConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-07•Caribbean•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank said its Monetary Council chairmanship will transfer on 9 July 2026 from Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda to Dr Irving McIntyre of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The ceremony will also unveil a new family of EC banknotes and coins to mark the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s peg to the USD.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-07•Caribbean•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is marking 50 years since the EC dollar was fixed at XCD2.70 to USD1.00. It said the peg has been maintained without devaluation or revaluation and remains supported by reserve coverage and unanimous-approval requirements for any parity change.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCurrency and cash management
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2026-07-07•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission has announced that Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts launched a survey on the Termo de Compromisso mechanism as part of an operational audit of CVM governance. The survey seeks views on effectiveness, equal treatment and transparency, and is open until July 14. Participation is anonymous and responses go directly to the Federal Court of Accounts.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAuditing
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2026-07-07•Asia•Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)
The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering has issued a report describing cyber scam hubs as transnational enterprises that combine online fraud with human trafficking and forced criminality. It identifies weak oversight in special economic zones, opaque ownership structures, corruption and virtual asset channels as key enablers, while highlighting challenges in cooperation, asset recovery and crypto tracing. APG also launched a public database with more than 10,000 financial crime case studies.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTFraud and scams
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2026-07-07•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has issued its first detailed review of voluntary administrations and deeds of company arrangement, based on 5,020 companies entering voluntary administration from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2025. It found that 44% of appointments entered a DOCA and that larger, more complex cases were far more likely to do so than smaller businesses. ASIC also released a supporting data pack on insolvency outcomes.
ResearchRecovery and resolution
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2026-07-07•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has issued a new instrument for IDPS and IDPS-like scheme operators that replaces two 2023 platform relief instruments with a single consolidated framework. It removes and updates some requirements, including replacing quarterly reporting with electronic access to account information. ASIC will update Regulatory Guide 148 in the coming months.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory burden
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2026-07-07•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission said Joanne Pellew has been convicted on three counts of dishonestly using her position as a director and one count of managing a corporation while disqualified. The convictions relate to about AUD 739,655 in transfers between Ochre group entities in 2018 and to her role in a June 2019 labour hire agreement while disqualified. Sentencing is listed for 4 September 2026.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-07-07•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission said former FAL Healthy Beverages CEO Tim Xenos was acquitted on appeal of one dishonesty conviction. He withdrew appeals against two other convictions, while his sentence appeal and resentencing on those remaining counts were adjourned to 5 August 2026 for judgment.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCorporate governance
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2026-07-07•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority announced a new memorandum of understanding with the Business Competition Supervisory Commission to deepen coordination on financial sector competition oversight. The five-year pact, effective from July 6, 2026, replaces the 2020 framework and covers policy coordination, joint research, data sharing, expert support, outreach and staff capacity building. The authorities said the update reflects growing competition and supervisory issues linked to digital transformation in financial services.
Policy & regulationCooperationDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-07•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank of Indonesia said official reserve assets increased to USD145.6 billion at the end of June 2026 from USD144.9 billion a month earlier. The rise was mainly due to tax and services receipts, despite government external debt repayments and rupiah stabilisation measures. Reserves covered 5.5 months of imports, remaining above the international adequacy benchmark.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-07•Ecuador•Central Bank of Ecuador
The Central Bank of Ecuador said its first-quarter 2026 economic cycle analysis shows the economy remained in an expansion phase and above its long-term trend. Its coincident and leading indicators both point to continued expansion, with the second-quarter signal to be confirmed when GDP data are available.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-07•Ecuador•Central Bank of Ecuador
The Central Bank of Ecuador said access to bank accounts for refugees and migrants rose to 48% in 2025 from 11% in 2022, citing UNHCR data presented at a financial inclusion event in Quito. The update linked the gain to regulatory changes that broaden the documents accepted for opening basic and savings accounts, while officials said a public financial inclusion policy is being developed with refugees and migrants as a priority group.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-07•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has finalised changes to the general insurance reinsurance framework to improve access to alternative reinsurance arrangements while maintaining policyholder safeguards. The reforms expand the Appointed Actuary’s role in capital treatment decisions, reduce some APRA approval requirements and make targeted clarifications on reinstatements, capital treatment and reporting. The new framework takes effect on 1 January 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPrudential risksRegulatory burden
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2026-07-07•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay has started publishing the data series behind the charts in its Monetary Policy Report. From this edition onward, the report will be accompanied by an Excel file with the chart data, subject to confidentiality and microdata protection limits. The change gives external users direct access to the information used in the report.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-07•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board is consulting on amendments to its anti-money laundering program requirements for banks. The proposal would require a more risk-based allocation of AML resources and the integration of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network priorities into risk assessments. It would also focus Federal Reserve supervision and enforcement on significant failures to implement an established program.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFT
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2026-07-07•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund has named Silvana Tenreyro as Economic Counsellor and director of its Research Department, replacing Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. Tenreyro is a London School of Economics professor and former external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. She takes up the role on Aug. 10, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Trump Accounts are now fully launched and available to eligible families. Children born in 2025 through 2028 can receive a USD 1,000 Treasury contribution, and families can add up to USD 5,000 a year. Employer contributions are also contemplated, with the Department of Labor saying ERISA generally does not apply to those contributions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-07-06•Dominican Republic•Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores de la Republica Dominicana
The Dominican Republic Superintendency of the Securities Market held the fifth edition of its investor meeting, with 13 investors discussing their experiences, needs and expectations for the securities market. The event also included a ProInversionista session to expand participants' knowledge and address questions.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-06•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas published the first standalone Fort Worth economic indicator, showing that May growth continued but slowed, with unemployment flat and housing demand softer. Employment rose at an annualized 1.6 percent, the jobless rate held at 4.0 percent, and the median home sales price was unchanged at USD 355,000, down 0.6 percent from a year earlier.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Colombia•Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia has updated its SARLAFT web module to provide supervised entities and the public with tools, methodologies and guidance on managing money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risks. The module is organized around technical compliance, effectiveness of SARLAFT monitoring and evaluation, and reference documents including good practices and typologies.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-07-06•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission carried out its seventh draw to select issuers for monitoring Corporate Governance Code reports for financial years ending in 2025, 2026 and 2027. It said monitoring of equity issuers will reach 100% this year and selected 15 debt issuers as part of a plan to achieve full coverage of that group by 2030.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCorporate governance
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2026-07-06•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission has extended registration for its free, fully online TOP 2026 teacher training program until July 13. The course will run from July 20 to 28 for eligible secondary, technical and higher education teachers, with no limit on places. Full attendance leads to a participation certificate, and participants must later deliver a financial education session between October 2026 and May 2027.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-06•Dominican Republic•Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic has launched the “Organiza tu bolsillo” financial education campaign to help people budget, manage unexpected expenses and make better financial decisions. It promotes public access to tools in the ProUsuario app, including a budget planner, credit inquiry reports and educational content. The campaign will be promoted through digital and traditional media.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-06•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance has revoked the 2019 register requirement linked to reinsurance premium payments abroad. It said changes to the foreign exchange framework under Central Bank Communication A 8307 made the prior approval basis for that register unnecessary. The SSN also said the register had lost its operational purpose.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
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2026-07-06•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published the Quarterly Financial Return templates for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 for insurance groups and commercial insurers. No specified catastrophe events must be reported for that period by Insurance Groups and Class 4, Class 3B and Class 3A insurers. Filings must use the latest template and be submitted through the BMA Submit Portal.
SupervisionRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-06•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru said Julio Velarde accepted president-elect Keiko Fujimori's proposal to remain as central bank president for the next term. Velarde has led the bank since 2006. His continuation still requires the executive's formal proposal and Senate ratification under Peru's Constitution.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has named Paul Knight as chief operating officer. He will oversee the agency’s operational and administrative functions, including human resources, financial management, EDGAR, data, risk and support operations. Knight previously worked at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the SEC.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•Canada•New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission
The New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission has warned of an increase in scams in which fraudsters impersonate the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in bank investigator and recovery frauds. Scammers may use fake documents and the centre's logo to seek account details or payments, but the alert stresses that the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and police will never ask for money, remote access or security credentials.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority has approved Al Rajhi Capital Company's request to offer the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity Dividends ETF on Tadawul as an exchange-traded fund. The authority said the fund's terms and conditions are available on its website and the manager's website, and that the approval confirms compliance with legal requirements rather than recommending the investment.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland hosted a 17 to 19 June 2026 study visit for one National Bank of Kazakhstan representative and three National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic representatives on financial planning and controlling. Discussions with the bank’s Financial Department covered accounting rules, cost planning and control, taxes, and information technology reporting tools.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-06•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland published the results of the NBP bills sale auction conducted on 6 July 2026. The auction was described as the bank’s main open market operation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-07-06•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency used its TuFuturo stand at Fashion Freak Fest 2026 to provide pension education and explain the operation and benefits of the pension system. More than 200 attendees made inquiries, including about their rights and benefits and savings options under Complementary Pension Plans.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-06•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said in an interview with The Kyiv Independent that banks have been increasing financing for the defense industry while plans to privatize state-owned banks and factors affecting foreign investor interest are also in focus.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority has selected Etrading Software (Netherlands) B.V. to become the Consolidated Tape Provider for OTC derivatives under MiFIR. ESMA said the firm met its criteria on data quality, resilience and market data dissemination. Once authorised, it will operate the tape for five years under ESMA's direct supervision.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMarket infrastructure
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2026-07-06•Europe•Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism is consulting on draft standards for when suspicious activity reports should be shared between European Union Financial Intelligence Units. The proposal would introduce common criteria for sharing a full report or a limited set of key data and would allow automated application through FIU.net. The standards would not create direct obligations for private companies.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-06•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, called for Bill Pulte to resign immediately as FHFA director and Acting Director of National Intelligence. In her statement, she accused him of abusing his position at FHFA and cited reports of mass firings of counterintelligence officers.
OtherLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
The Angola Ministry of Finance has opened UNITEL's public share sale from July 6 to July 24, offering 7.5 million shares equal to 15% of the company's capital under the privatization program. The offer reserves 1 million shares for employees and allocates 6.5 million shares to the general public. Officials also linked the transaction to UNITEL's admission to the Angola Debt and Securities Exchange.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board published a staff FEDS Note arguing that major technologies such as AI can trigger long investment booms but can also end in overinvestment and excess capacity. The note says this can happen in a fully rational setting when investors learn about the scale of a technology shock through continued investment. It links the framework to the 1990s IT boom and to the recent AI-driven rise in U.S. IP and equipment investment.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-06•Canada•British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission said Brent Wai Keun Chow pleaded guilty and was sentenced for unregistered trading and illegal distribution tied to CAD 850,000 raised from three investors for a South Vancouver property deal. The transaction failed after financing could not be secured, and investor funds were used toward a non-refundable deposit that was not recovered. Chow was fined CAD 9,000 in total, plus a 15 per cent victim fine surcharge, and placed on two years of probation with market access restrictions.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-06•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator is recruiting for five professional trainee roles. The openings cover the Automobile Guarantee Fund Support Unit, Internal Control Office, Technological Innovation Office and Financial Literacy Office, with applications due by the end of July 17, 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority published its 2025 dataset on residential and commercial immovable property losses and exposures across European Union and European Economic Area national markets under Article 430a of the Capital Requirements Regulation. The data support application of CRR loss-rate thresholds for loan-splitting and collateral recognition treatments, but do not change the legal tests or determine the eligibility of individual exposures. For Belgium, France, Croatia and Romania, the relevant reference remains the data published by the national competent authority.
Data & statisticsSupervisory data
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2026-07-06•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has released its 2025 Annual Report, covering its financial activities and key regulatory work for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The report highlights full Basel III implementation for banks, continued intensive insurance supervision, and new digital finance measures including an Embedded Supervision Pilot and updated custody rules. It also points to changes in insurance group supervision, recovery planning and public disclosures for commercial long-term insurers.
Other
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2026-07-06•Canada•Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada’s second-quarter 2026 consumer survey showed slightly higher inflation expectations, including a larger share of households expecting inflation above 3% over the next year. Tariffs remained the main perceived inflation driver, energy price concerns increased, and spending plans weakened as high prices and uncertainty persisted. Labour market sentiment improved modestly as job-loss fears eased, but households still viewed conditions as soft.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Canada•Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada’s second-quarter 2026 Business Outlook Survey shows business sentiment weakened as the war in the Middle East raised fuel costs and uncertainty, weighing on activity while lifting price expectations. Export and investment outlooks remained relatively firm, especially in commodities and the Prairies, but hiring intentions softened and firms expected inflation over the next one to two years at 3% to 3.5%.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Ireland•Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a EUR 2 commemorative coin to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. A total of 500,000 coins will enter circulation this week across the euro area. In accompanying remarks, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf linked the Presidency to work on European Union legislative priorities including capital markets, the digital euro and securitisation.
Other
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2026-07-06•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya said Governor Naji Issa used a national housing dialogue to describe mortgage finance as a key economic growth driver and to call for development of Libya’s housing finance system. He said progress will require coordination across public authorities, banks, financial institutions and the private sector. No specific policy measures were announced.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
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2026-07-06•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission said Económico Fundos de Investimento, an investment fund management company, has been dissolved under a shareholders' resolution dated Oct. 27, 2023. The dissolution act has also been published on the Single Company Window website.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-06•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank's June 2026 SADC-RTGS statistics show the system processed 156,530 transactions worth ZAR250.7 billion, averaging 6,261 transactions and ZAR10.03 billion a day. Since inception, it has settled 7,036,047 transactions worth ZAR19.89 trillion. The network covers 15 countries and 88 participating banks, while the TCIB scheme accounted for 229 transactions worth ZAR323.7 million in June.
Data & statistics
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2026-07-06•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority used Sultan Muda Fair 2026 in South Sumatra to deepen digital financial literacy and promote youth entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on safe and responsible use of digital financial innovation. The initiative includes the Sultan Muda Sumsel Center, a soft launch of Sultan Muda Credit, and support measures for young entrepreneurs. OJK also pointed to 22.4 million crypto consumer accounts and nearly IDR 122 trillion in crypto transactions by May 2026 as context for stronger financial literacy.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and educationFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-06•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia has issued its monthly macro review, showing annual inflation at 5.8 percent in June and exchange rate-adjusted loan growth at 14.2 percent in May. Deposit dollarization declined to 45.1 percent, exports and imports both increased, and official international reserves rose to more than USD 7 billion.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia said consumer credit cooperative microloans totaled RUB 12.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 5% year on year. It linked the decline to the removal from the state register of cooperatives affiliated with large microfinance organizations that were used to shift lending in breach of Russian law.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-06•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has approved more than 370 test questions and answer options for the mandatory qualification exam for candidates for Commission authorized person roles. The exam will use identical tests and situational tasks for candidates applying for the same position and will assess legislative knowledge, analytical skills and the ability to work with information.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsHiring and recruitment
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2026-07-06•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority has optimized SLIK to improve debtor data and support financing for MSMEs and the 3 Million Homes Program. Effective 1 July 2026, financial firms must update repaid credit records within three working days and debtor information will be shown only for amounts above IDR 1 million. OJK said lending decisions still depend on each institution's own credit assessment, risk management and prudential standards.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-06•Global•OECD
The OECD has published a working paper finding that AI could partly offset the economic drag from ageing through productivity gains and relief for labour shortages, but only if economies can support reskilling, worker reallocation and innovation. Using PIAAC data, it finds AI exposure peaks around mid-career, while younger workers are more exposed to automation and older workers are more likely to see AI as a complement to experience. The paper also warns that lower mobility, weaker training participation and weaker business dynamism in ageing societies could limit the gains.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-06•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority has approved the prospectus for T2S Group Holding’s initial public offering. The IPO combines a capital increase and a share sale totaling 4,932,734 ordinary shares at MAD 223 each, for a maximum amount of MAD 1,099,999,682. Subscriptions are scheduled to run from July 13 to July 17, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
ESMA’s interim report on the Active Account Requirement finds broad market coverage but only a modest early shift of clearing from Tier 2 CCPs to EU CCPs, with the clearest movement among smaller entities and in selected products. Its first Joint Monitoring Mechanism report says the EU clearing ecosystem remains strongly exposed to cross-border dependencies, especially with the United States. ESMA plans a fuller AAR effectiveness assessment in 2027.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCCPs
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2026-07-06•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency used the 2nd Annual Meeting of Regulators to argue that cyber resilience requires coordinated regulatory action across sectors. Hanfa's contribution focused on resilience-building, staff capability, prevention and cooperation, while participants stressed the need for shared protocols, exercises and information-sharing to protect critical services.
Policy & regulationCooperationCyber resilience
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2026-07-06•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has warned firms that two entities and seven individuals have been newly designated under the United Kingdom's Chemical Weapons sanctions regime, which applies in Guernsey. Businesses must screen for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets immediately and avoid making funds or economic resources available to designated persons except where a derogation or licence applies. Firms that identify a match must report it to the Policy & Resources Committee and then notify the Commission under Handbook Rule 12.37.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationNew sanctions designations
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2026-07-06•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain's first-quarter 2026 supervisory statistics show credit institutions operating in Spain at recent highs in capital and profitability, with CET1 at 14.26%, total capital at 18.36% and annualized return on equity at 17.33%. Asset quality improved further as the non-performing loan ratio fell to a series low of 2.61%, while the liquidity coverage ratio remained strong at 169.54%, well above the 100% requirement. Profitability was partly lifted by non-recurring items, with adjusted return on equity around 14.78%.
Data & statisticsSupervisory data
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2026-07-06•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile published its latest business pricing expectations survey based on responses collected in March to May 2026. Firms reported stronger cost pressures, slightly higher selling prices and another fall in profit margins, while median 12-month inflation expectations stayed at 4% and 24-month expectations rose to 3.5%. The results were collected before the United States-Iran understanding and its effects on oil prices.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde used a meeting of Portuguese-speaking central banks in Macau to present its payments strategy. The presentation focused on digital transformation of the Cape Verdean Payment System, including its immediate transfers project and Innovation Hub. It also highlighted the bank's payment system oversight role, alongside discussion of payments security and cybersecurity.
Policy & regulationCooperationPayments and payment systemsCyber resilience
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2026-07-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde has signed a protocol with NOSi to strengthen cooperation on digital transformation, technological innovation and skills development. A key element is the placement of PEPIT interns on the central bank's technology and other relevant projects for up to six months. The central bank will host and mentor the interns, while NOSi will handle recruitment, initial training and follow-up.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCapacity building
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2026-07-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde said it took part in a Macau conference on central bank digital currencies and cross-border payment platforms, alongside a study visit to Guangdong. It linked the visit to its digital payments agenda, including potential CBDC development and possible future use of platforms such as mBridge for cross-border payments. The discussions also covered Macau's digital pataca, the digital renminbi and Brazil's Drex project.
Policy & regulationCooperationCBDCCross-border payments
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2026-07-06•Israel•Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel cut its policy rate to 3.5% on July 6, 2026, citing inflation near the midpoint of the target range, a continued recovery in activity after the March-April confrontation with Iran, and still-elevated geopolitical uncertainty despite lower energy prices. It said the policy path will depend on inflation, activity, geopolitical uncertainty and fiscal developments, with annual inflation at 1.9%, projected gross domestic product growth of 4% in 2026 and 5.5% in 2027, and the next rate decision due on September 1, 2026.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-06•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq revoked the licenses of Al-Rawajeb, Saba and Al-Nitaq for violating the 2022 rules governing exchange companies and foreign currency brokerage activities.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-06•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq said its governor met Turkey's ambassador to discuss stronger financial and banking cooperation between the two countries. The talks covered easing trade-related obstacles and facilitating banking procedures, alongside broader financial and economic ties.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-06•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Central Bank licensed Tqniyat Daftar Company to provide buy now pay later services. The move brings the number of finance companies licensed by the central bank to 76.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-06•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority warned against six companies offering crypto-asset services in Belgium without the authorization required under MiCA and added them to its list of fraudulent crypto-asset service providers. It highlighted that the transition for existing providers expired on 1 July 2026 and urged consumers to check whether a provider is authorized. The warning also reiterates core crypto risks, including volatility, limited liquidity, misleading promotions and the absence of a compensation scheme.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-06•Global•Bank for International Settlements
A Bank for International Settlements staff bulletin says the design of permissionless blockchain consensus mechanisms creates trade-offs between decentralisation, security and scalability that drive fragmentation across layer 1 and layer 2 networks. It says tools such as bridges, multi-chain token issuance and interoperability protocols can reduce frictions but add new trust, governance and operational risks. The bulletin also highlights implications for oversight if these systems take on financial market infrastructure-like roles.
ResearchBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-07-06•Austria•Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
The Austrian National Bank said its cash access initiative has reached 66 OeNB ATMs, bringing improved cash access to more than 80,000 people in previously underserved municipalities. All machines have been installed in locations that previously had no ATM, and the central bank aims to expand the network to as many as 120 by the end of 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-06•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has issued a draft decision to apply EU rules on supervisory cooperation and information exchange for payment institutions and e money institutions operating cross border. It would align Moldova with Regulation (EU) 2017/2055, allow required notifications in Romanian or English, and take effect when Moldova's EU accession treaty enters into force.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
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2026-07-06•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova held a workshop with the Association of Banks in Moldova and the International Finance Corporation on the practical implementation of proposed ESG-related banking rule changes. The session focused on amendments under public consultation, a draft ESG risk management regulation, and how banks should prepare their governance and internal processes for gradual implementation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsESG
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2026-07-06•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan said foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 597.15 billion at the end of June 2026, a USD 7.92 billion decline from the previous month. The change reflected reserve management returns, exchange rate movements of other reserve currencies against the USD, and intervention to smooth volatile capital flows. Foreign portfolio investors' securities holdings and NTD deposits totaled USD 1,888.5 billion, or 316% of reserves.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority released provisional MPF return data for end-June 2026 showing that Equity Fund and Mixed Assets Fund, which make up 81% of MPF assets, delivered average annualized net returns of 5.1% and 4.8% since inception, above 1.8% inflation. The Default Investment Strategy Core Accumulation Fund returned 7.3% annualized since its 2017 launch. The authority also reminded members to treat MPF as a long-term investment and use the eMPF Platform to review their holdings.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority relayed an HKICL warning about two fraudulent websites impersonating HKICL and posing as FPS buyer protection services. The sites seek personal identification data and bank account details, while HKICL said it does not directly provide FPS services to individual members of the public. Suspected victims should verify through official HKICL channels and report the matter to police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-reported scams including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and phishing emails. It reminded customers that banks do not use embedded links in SMS or emails for transactions and do not request passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Affected customers should contact the relevant bank and report the case to police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
The Taiwan Financial Services Commission’s June 2026 foreign portfolio investment update showed foreign investors were net sellers of NT$835.64 billion across Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taipei Exchange listed shares. June net inward remittances totaled USD 11.634 billion, bringing cumulative net inward remittances to USD 396.943 billion as of June 30. Mainland area investors recorded small net buying in Taiwan Stock Exchange shares and small net selling in Taipei Exchange shares.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-06•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe's latest capital market newsletter shows Q1 2026 growth across the sector, with regulated entities and collective investment schemes rising to 233, combined market capitalization reaching USD 8.58 billion and asset managers' funds under management climbing to ZWG 123.77 billion. ZSE turnover increased sharply, while the securities sector's ML/TF/PF risk rating edged up to Medium from Medium-Low. The newsletter also outlines work on AI-enabled supervision, virtual asset regulation and a green bond and ESG disclosure roadmap.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-07-06•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe's 2024 annual report highlights stronger supervision, including 13 licence cancellations, 10 prudential inspections and seven AML/CFT inspections, alongside the launch of a regulatory sandbox and a licensing portal. Market conditions remained weak overall, but trading improved after tax cuts and the new gold-backed currency, while VFEX turnover rose 117% to USD56.94 million. The Commission also plans a Capital Market Institute and amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsSupervision process and methodologiesAML and CFTPrudential risks
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2026-07-06•Uganda•Uganda Capital Markets Authority
The Uganda Capital Markets Authority published an explanatory article arguing that capital markets could play a larger role in financing Uganda’s exporters. It highlights bonds and equity for larger firms and SME financing platforms, venture capital and private equity for smaller exporters. No new regulatory action was announced.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket development
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2026-07-06•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Jalal Abad regional office held a financial literacy seminar for local self-government bodies, institutions and enterprises in the Toguz-Torou district. The session covered responsible money management, fraud schemes and money muling.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and educationFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission held a Party commendation meeting recognizing outstanding Party members, Party affairs workers, grassroots Party organizations and veteran members with 50 years of Party service. In the same forum, it directed officials to combine Party-building with supervisory work, focusing on financial risk prevention, tougher regulation, consumer protection, support for the “five major articles” of finance and stricter internal discipline.
Institutional developmentOther
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2026-07-06•Angola•Angola Insurance Authority (ARSEG)
The Angola Insurance Authority published a first half 2026 report on its sanctions activity that is limited to quantitative data and is intended to give an overall view of the period.
EnforcementEnforcement statistics
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2026-07-06•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority, working with Tunisia's Financial Market Council and the Banking Training Institute, organized an intensive program for the 13th Professional Certificate in Financial Markets cohort that included a practical visit to Tunisian market institutions on June 29 and 30, 2026. The second such program targets Algerian financial sector professionals and included visits to the Tunis Stock Exchange, Tunisie Clearing and brokerage intermediaries.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCapacity buildingDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-06•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission announced the winner of a domestic online tender to replace hardware infrastructure and migrate key application systems to a virtualization platform. The contract was awarded to Công ty TNHH Hệ Một thành viên ứng dụng kỹ thuật và sản xuất for VND 25.276 billion, with a 180-day implementation period. CDA Information Systems and Digital Transformation Co. Ltd. was not selected because it did not meet capability and experience requirements.
Institutional developmentProcurementOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-07-06•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has set the tariff for clearing and settlement services in exchange-traded futures and waived several launch-stage charges for one year. Core fees include EGP 20,000 for settlement member admission, EGP 10,000 annual membership and a settlement charge of 0.01% of transaction value capped at EGP 5,000. Account opening, cash deposits and cash withdrawals are free, while charges for agency execution, final settlement, position transfers, statements, extra users and automated system connectivity are temporarily waived.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket infrastructure
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2026-07-06•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission used a judicial training visit to set out its current approach to insurance law enforcement and policyholder protection. It highlighted a three-part enforcement framework covering administrative sanctions, administrative fines and criminal prosecution, and said its dedicated fraud team handles suspected insurance fraud cases with losses above THB 15 million in coordination with economic crime police and prosecutors. It also described complaint handling, mediation and arbitration as tools to resolve insurance disputes before they reach court.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingFraud and scams