Central Bank of Syria reopens Hasakah branch after more than a year and a half of closure
The Central Bank of Syria has reopened its Hasakah branch after more than a year and a half of inactivity, restoring local access to its banking services.
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Kenya Capital Markets Authority licenses three fund managers to widen alternative and regional investment offerings
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority has licensed three fund managers: ADAR Asset Management, Entrust Advisory and Everstrong Asset Management. The approvals expand Kenya’s regulated fund management market with new offerings spanning global alternative investments, broader client investment management services and regional infrastructure and private market strategies. Entrust’s approval also upgrades it from investment adviser to fund manager.
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Kenya Capital Markets Authority grants new licences for investment advice REIT management coffee brokerage and digital investment intermediation
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority has licensed four new intermediaries across investment advisory, Real Estate Investment Trust management, coffee brokerage and digital investment intermediation. The approvals cover Finaltus Limited, Istithmaar Lulu Maknoon Limited, Saffron Coffee Marketers Limited and Frictionless Enterprises Limited trading as Power®. Power® can now offer its digital savings and investment service for money market funds under a full licence after participating in the Regulatory Sandbox.
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Kenya Capital Markets Authority approves two new umbrella unit trust schemes and new sub-funds across four existing schemes
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority approved two new umbrella unit trust schemes and additional sub-funds under four existing schemes. The approvals expand regulated investment options across money market, fixed income, multi-asset special fund and private-debt special fund strategies in KES, USD, EUR and sterling. All approvals remain subject to ongoing compliance with applicable rules.
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Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issues FY 2027 compliance requirements for microinsurance organisations
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issued a circular on compliance requirements for microinsurance organisations for financial year 2027.
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Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issues circular on licensing of insurance brokers and reinsurance brokers for FY 2027-2028
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority has published a circular on the licensing of insurance brokers and reinsurance brokers for fiscal year 2027-2028.
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Central Bank of Cyprus publishes May 2026 interest rate data showing higher deposit rates and EUR 361.9 million in net new lending
The Central Bank of Cyprus released May 2026 interest rate and new lending data for monetary financial institutions. Household and corporate term deposit rates rose, consumer loan rates fell, mortgage and business lending rates were mixed, and net new lending increased to EUR 361.9 million. Cyprus lending rates remained close to euro area medians, while deposit rates stayed at the lowest level in the euro area.
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Bank of England names Rhys Phillips as next Chief Cashier and Director of Notes
The Bank of England has appointed Rhys Phillips as the next Chief Cashier and Director of Notes, effective 19 October 2026. He will oversee the production of secure banknotes and succeeds Victoria Cleland, who will remain in advisory and board roles until leaving the Bank next spring.
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Kuwait Capital Markets Authority authorizes National Investments Company to privately market up to USD 160 million of Lemania fund shares in Kuwait
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has licensed National Investments Company to privately market up to USD 160 million of Lemania fund shares in Kuwait. The offering is restricted to professional clients and is split equally between the Lemania Global Fixed Income Fund and the Lemania Global Equity Fund. The license runs for one year from issuance of the authority's certificate, subject to payment of fees within one month.
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Indonesia Financial Services Authority warns of expanding scam risks as anti scam center blocks IDR 674 billion
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority warned that digital scams are becoming more complex and more cross-border, requiring closer coordination among regulators, industry, payment providers and law enforcement. It said Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre data as of June 2026 showed more than 608,000 cases, over 557,000 blocked accounts and IDR 674 billion secured or blocked. OJK also pointed to stronger due diligence, transaction monitoring and merchant oversight as key operational responses.
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Financial Conduct Authority publishes retail finance AI review with seven recommendations on agentic finance and supervision
The Financial Conduct Authority has published The Mills Review, concluding that AI will reshape retail financial services by 2030 through changes to firm operations, consumer journeys, competition and fraud and cyber risk. The report says about 11 million UK adults would likely use autonomous AI within pre-set goals and recommends seven actions, including adapting regulation, scaling the FCA's AI Lab and preparing for agentic finance and AI-enabled supervision. The FCA also plans an AI good and poor practice publication later this year.
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France Financial Markets Authority sets out its new supervisory role as MiCA becomes mandatory for all EU crypto asset service providers
The France Financial Markets Authority said the MiCA transition period has ended and EU authorization is now compulsory for all crypto-asset service providers operating in the bloc. France has authorized 31 firms so far, and the authority's role is shifting toward ongoing supervision of MiCA compliance. It will also monitor the orderly wind-down of unauthorized firms and urged clients to use only EU-authorized providers.
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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission suspends former Yuanta representative Wong Tim Hi for nine months over unauthorized third party operation of client accounts
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has suspended former Yuanta representative Wong Tim Hi for nine months from 3 July 2026 to 2 April 2027. It found that he allowed two third parties to operate four client accounts without written authorization and disclosed confidential client information during its investigation into manipulation of Ching Lee Holdings shares. The commission said the conduct breached internal policies and undermined his fitness and properness to remain licensed.
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Monetary Authority of Macao completes training for nine senior Central Bank of Timor-Leste officials
The Monetary Authority of Macao said it has completed a training program for nine senior Central Bank of Timor-Leste officials under the two authorities' renewed 2024 cooperation agreement. The program covered supervision, payments, reserve investment, AML/CFT and financial technology, and included visits linked to the digital pataca sandbox and renminbi clearing. Timor-Leste's governor said the training offered operational guidance for domestic financial system development and supervision.
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Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre requires bet365 to overhaul anti-money laundering controls after identifying serious gaps
AUSTRAC has required bet365 to overhaul its anti-money laundering controls under a legally binding enforceable undertaking after finding serious gaps in risk management and suspicious activity reporting. The bookmaker must implement an ongoing risk assessment framework and strengthen transaction detection and reporting, with breaches potentially attracting civil penalties.
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European Central Bank publishes research paper finding non-bank finance often amplifies euro area monetary policy transmission
The European Central Bank has published an Occasional Paper summarising research on how non-bank financial intermediaries shape euro area monetary policy transmission. The paper finds that non-banks generally amplify transmission, especially when they rely on short-term funding, while some long-term funded insurers and specialised lenders can partly cushion short-rate tightening for certain borrowers. It also highlights portfolio rebalancing, repo market collateral scarcity and stronger stress-period spillovers to banks as key transmission channels.
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European Central Bank publishes research on state dependent monetary policy transmission under structural change
The European Central Bank has published an Occasional Paper summarising ChaMP research that finds euro area monetary policy transmission is effective but state-dependent and shaped by structural change. The paper says service-sector expansion can mute real effects, while high inflation, leverage, supply shocks and production networks can strengthen or alter pass-through. It also finds monetary policy can influence innovation, productivity and green-transition dynamics, supporting a more state-contingent policy framework.
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European Central Bank publishes research synthesis on how production networks amplify supply shocks and reshape monetary policy transmission
The European Central Bank has published an Occasional Paper summarising ChaMP research on how production networks alter monetary policy transmission. The paper finds that supply shocks are amplified through supply chains, while demand shocks are dampened, and that sector position, rigidities and cross-country heterogeneity create inflation-output trade-offs that standard aggregate models can miss. It points to greater use of granular firm-level and network-based data in monetary analysis.
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European Central Bank publishes July 2026 Survey of Monetary Analysts on rate path balance sheet and inflation expectations
The European Central Bank published the July 2026 Survey of Monetary Analysts, a questionnaire collecting market economists’ expectations rather than announcing a policy change. It covers the expected ECB rate path, market rates, APP and PEPP holdings, refinancing operations and the probability of Transmission Protection Instrument use. The survey also asks for euro area forecasts on growth, unemployment, inflation, the output gap and risks to the outlook.
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European Central Bank updates digital euro rulebook draft after addressing 68% of 4,009 consultation comments
The European Central Bank has moved the digital euro scheme rulebook to interim version 0.91 after reviewing 4,009 comments from its 2025 market consultation, with 68% already addressed through amendments or clarifications. The revised draft tightens participation, functional and technical rules, while new standards agreements and workstreams support certification and ATM and terminal integration. The first final version will follow adoption of the Digital Euro Regulation.
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Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority publishes Daily Market Report and points readers to 2021 to 2026 archive
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority released its Daily Market Report for 06.07.2026. It also referred readers to the Daily Market Report and Morning Call archive for 2021 to 2026.
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Central Bank of the UAE fines branch of a foreign bank AED 1.82 million for missing seven day liability letter deadline
The Central Bank of the UAE imposed an AED 1.82 million sanction on a branch of a foreign bank operating in the UAE. Examinations found it failed to issue a liability letter within the required seven-day period, breaching the CBUAE Market Conduct and Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards.
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Reserve Bank of Fiji reviews National Financial Inclusion Strategy progress at first 2026 taskforce meeting
The Reserve Bank of Fiji said the National Financial Inclusion Taskforce used its first 2026 semi-annual meeting to review progress under the current National Financial Inclusion Strategy and to flag financial literacy and data collection as priority areas. Updates included a draft National FinTech Strategy, completion of the 2025 Demand Side Survey, progress toward Fiji’s first peer-to-peer lending platform, a new complaints-handling guideline for payment service providers, and launch activities for the Fiji Innovation Hub.
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Reserve Bank of Fiji to host inaugural Financial Inclusion Maritime Expo in Rotuma on 7 and 8 July
The Reserve Bank of Fiji will host the inaugural Financial Inclusion Maritime Expo in Rotuma on 7–8 July 2026 as part of Fiji’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2022–2030. The event will bring financial, investment, government and digital services to residents, alongside financial literacy training. It will also feature Rotuma’s first hackathon for local students and youth.
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South Korea Financial Services Commission and Korea Exchange propose split listing rules with new parent board duties and tighter shareholder protection tests
The South Korea Financial Services Commission and the Korea Exchange have proposed new split listing rules that would make parent companies directly responsible for assessing shareholder harm before a subsidiary can list. The framework adds five board duties, requires an independent special committee and tightens exemption and shareholder consent standards, including mandatory consent for split-off subsidiary listings. The proposal is open for comment from July 7 to July 14.
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United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative launches Sector Impact Matrix as an open source sustainability impacts resource
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative has launched the Sector Impact Matrix, a new version of its former Sectors Mapping that identifies likely positive and negative sustainability impacts across sectors and activities. The open-source resource is built around interoperability with major classifications and sustainability frameworks and is intended to support materiality assessments, due diligence, client engagement and impact investing decisions.
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Thailand Office of Insurance Commission opens orientation for the 14th advanced insurance programme cohort
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission said its Advanced Insurance Institute held an orientation for the 14th advanced insurance programme cohort on June 26 to 28, 2026. The sessions prepared participants for formal study through briefings on the insurance system, the regulator’s role, insurance law and group projects, while positioning insurance as a national risk management tool. The programme now moves into its broader interdisciplinary curriculum.
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South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance starts 24 hour foreign exchange trading from Monday 6 a.m. to Saturday 6 a.m.
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance said the foreign exchange market has begun 24-hour continuous trading, running from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Saturday, or 7 a.m. during U.S. winter time. The ministry framed the move as a foreign exchange market reform to let investors and trade-related firms transact without time-zone limits, while the Bank of Korea will monitor market effects. Authorities also plan to continue related reforms, including a 24-hour offshore KRW settlement system targeted for full operation in January 2027.
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Arab Monetary Fund convenes Permanent Council meeting ahead of Arab central bank governors 50th Session
The Arab Monetary Fund is holding the Permanent Council Meeting of the Council of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities Governors in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Council's 50th Session on 29 September 2026. The agenda includes financial stability, macroprudential policy, instant payments, Buna governance and a proposed Artificial Intelligence Working Group. Participants will also review work on the Arab Financial Stability Report and the Joint Arab Economic Report.
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Central Bank of Nicaragua reports first quarter 2026 external debt rose to USD 16.35 billion
The Central Bank of Nicaragua reported that total external debt reached USD 16.3526 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 0.7% from December 2025, with 54.6% owed by the public sector. Disbursements totaled USD 890.4 million and debt service payments were USD 878.9 million. Average borrowing terms were broadly unchanged from 2025, with public debt carrying longer maturities and lower interest rates than private debt.
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Central Bank of Honduras reports net international reserves rose by USD 1.34 billion and import cover reached 6.7 months
The Central Bank of Honduras reported that net international reserves rose by USD 1,338.9 million between Jan. 27 and July 3, 2026. Import coverage increased from 6.0 to 6.7 months.
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Brazil Securities Commission accepts BRL 800,000 settlement with Inter DTVM and two executives
The Brazil Securities Commission accepted a settlement with Inter DTVM and two statutory directors in an administrative case that could have led to sanctioning proceedings. The deal requires BRL 800,000 in payments and an independent auditor's report on the firm's procedures for complying with CVM Resolution 32. The underlying case concerns an alleged failure to act with due diligence and loyalty toward investors' interests.
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Central Bank of the Philippines sets mandatory FitPro process for banks screening job applicants against BSP records
The Central Bank of the Philippines has issued mandatory operating rules for banks using FitPro to screen job applicants against BSP records. The memo limits system access to designated human resources and compliance officers, sets document and two-factor authentication requirements, and requires a BSP-prescribed authorization form to be validated and uploaded before any search. Misuse or incomplete compliance can result in suspension or deactivation of access.
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Central Bank of the Philippines issues frontier AI cyber risk recommendations including hardware-backed MFA for privileged access
The Central Bank of the Philippines issued guidance for supervised institutions on managing cybersecurity risks from frontier AI systems that could automate vulnerability discovery and multi-stage attacks. It recommends stronger attack-surface visibility, zero trust and patching controls, hardware-backed MFA for privileged access with passwords and SMS or push methods discontinued for that purpose, AI-enabled defensive tools, business continuity reviews and institution-specific AI governance frameworks.
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State Bank of Pakistan launches InvestPak portal to digitize investment in government securities
The State Bank of Pakistan has launched InvestPak, a digital portal and mobile app for retail and corporate investment in Government of Pakistan securities. The platform is intended to reduce paperwork, improve transparency and let users manage multiple PKR and IPS accounts across participating institutions. The central bank also started a media campaign and support services to drive take-up.
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Honduras National Banking and Insurance Commission appoints Juan Carlos Elvir García as manager of financial user protection
Honduras' National Banking and Insurance Commission announced the appointment of lawyer Juan Carlos Elvir García as manager of financial user protection. The appointment was made under Resolution GAD No. 354/27-05-2026 dated May 27, 2026.
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Australian Securities & Investments Commission consults on remaking three financial market relief instruments for five years
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission is consulting on remaking three relief instruments for financial market operations that are due to sunset on 1 October 2026. It proposes to renew them for five years with minor drafting and market-neutral amendments, while keeping their substantive effect largely unchanged. One draft change would extend directors' interests disclosure relief to other declared financial markets with similar listing rule requirements.
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International Monetary Fund completes Chile Article IV consultation and says additional fiscal measures are needed to meet 2030 targets
The International Monetary Fund completed its Article IV consultation for Chile and said the economy remains resilient, but growth is expected to slow in 2026 and inflation may stay above target into early 2027. The IMF said additional fiscal measures will be needed to meet the government’s 2030 fiscal objectives, and it urged the central bank to be ready to tighten policy if inflation pressures broaden. Directors also flagged ongoing vulnerabilities in real estate and construction despite an overall sound financial system.
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International Monetary Fund completes The Gambia reviews and approves SDR 12.44 million ECF augmentation with six month program extensions
The International Monetary Fund completed The Gambia's 2026 Article IV Consultation and program reviews under the ECF and RSF, unlocking immediate disbursements of SDR 22 million and SDR 10.36 million respectively. It also approved a six-month extension and SDR 12.44 million augmentation of the ECF, plus a six-month extension and rephasing of the RSF. The IMF said the outlook remains broadly favorable but is exposed to inflation, external spillovers from the war in the Middle East and climate shocks.
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United States Ceres urges SEC to withdraw proposal to allow semiannual instead of quarterly reporting
United States Ceres urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to withdraw its proposal to let public companies switch from quarterly to semiannual reporting. It argues the change would reduce timely disclosure of financial and climate-related impacts, including material losses from extreme weather. Ceres also joined a broader coalition seeking to preserve mandatory quarterly reporting.
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Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority discusses cooperation with the National Training Academy on youth financial awareness and capacity building
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority said it is discussing cooperation with the National Training Academy to support financial awareness and capacity building in non-bank financial activities. The discussions focused on youth outreach, training and possible tailored cooperation mechanisms. The authority also highlighted existing initiatives including the I invest platform, university programs and work to add non-bank financial literacy to secondary school curricula.
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Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority approves Dallah Healthcare capital increase to SAR 1.22 billion through one for five bonus share issue
The Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority approved Dallah Healthcare's capital increase to SAR 1,218,897,230 from SAR 1,015,747,690 through a one for five bonus share issue. The transaction will be funded from the company's share premium and statutory reserve accounts and will add 20,314,954 shares. The extraordinary general assembly must be held within six months.
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Central Bank of Libya briefs parliamentary finance committee on June public finances reform progress and restored banking services after cybersecurity incident
The Central Bank of Libya said its governor briefed the Libyan House of Representatives Finance Committee on public expenditure and revenue through June 2026 and on progress in the economic and financial reform program. He also said a recent cybersecurity incident was contained, no customer accounts or balances were compromised, and all banking systems and services have been restored.
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Oman Financial Services Authority deregisters Global Financial Solutions for audit breaches including unlicensed work and unsigned reports
The Oman Financial Services Authority has deregistered Global Financial Solutions after finding multiple audit and professional conduct breaches. The violations included use of unlicensed individuals for audit work, missing owner signatures on audit reports, failure to retain audit files and working papers, and non-compliance with International Standards on Auditing. The case involved breaches of Articles 1, 19, 22 and 23 of the law governing the profession.
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Oman Financial Services Authority concludes Promising Investor programme with UTAS for 60 school students
The Oman Financial Services Authority has wrapped up its two-week Promising Investor programme with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences. The initiative trained 60 school students from across Oman in budgeting, saving, investment basics, risk analysis and long-term financial planning. It forms part of the authority’s financial literacy programme for young people.
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Central Bank of Ecuador reports first quarter foreign direct investment inflow of USD 431.5 million up 85.7 percent year on year
The Central Bank of Ecuador reported foreign direct investment inflows of USD 431.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 85.7 percent from a year earlier and the highest first quarter level in recent years. Growth was led by USD 246.7 million in reinvested earnings, with major inflows coming from Singapore and Peru. Investment was concentrated in trade, agriculture and manufacturing.
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Central Bank of Egypt says banks raised the health share of social responsibility spending to more than 50% in the first quarter of 2026
The Central Bank of Egypt said Egyptian banks increased the share of their social responsibility contributions allocated to health care from 42% in 2025 to more than 50% in the first quarter of 2026. The funding supports presidential and national health initiatives, including care for children with Type 1 diabetes and efforts to reduce waiting lists for critical surgeries. It also extends to university hospitals and specialized centers for cancer, heart disease, burns, liver transplants and Alzheimer’s care.
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Seychelles Financial Services Authority warns DEEPCOIN is not authorized under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority warned that DEEPCOIN is not authorized under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2024, despite claims on the platform and elsewhere. It said no application has been received for DEEPCOIN to operate under the regime and reminded consumers to verify licensing status against the authority's published register.
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Jordan Securities Commission adopts ESG Code aligned with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 with first phase covering ASE20 companies
The Jordan Securities Commission said its Board of Commissioners has adopted an ESG Code aligned with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. The first phase will apply to ASE20 companies and is intended to improve sustainability disclosures, transparency and investor confidence. The commission also said it will support listed companies through guidance and capacity building as the requirements are introduced gradually.
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Maldives Ministry of Finance highlights launch of national financial expo to promote inclusion literacy and innovation
The Maldives Ministry of Finance highlighted Minister Hassan Zareer's participation in the launch of the Maldives Financial Expo, organized by the Maldives Monetary Authority and inaugurated by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The expo is presented as a national platform to advance financial inclusion, financial literacy and innovation, while strengthening collaboration between industry participants and the public.
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Philippines Department of Finance welcomes RCBC move toward free transfer fees and says private banks are following government-led fee cuts
The Philippines Department of Finance welcomed RCBC’s move toward free transfer fees and framed it as part of a government-led effort to reduce the cost of digital financial services. It said private banks are following earlier fee reductions through LandBank and expressed a goal for all digital transactions to become free.
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Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago clarifies authorized dealers may legally export US dollar cash and signals exchange control reforms
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago said authorized dealers may legally export US dollar cash under the Exchange Control Act, and that where equivalent funds are wired back and sold locally there is no net export of currency. It stressed that this does not speak to the ongoing investigation into a shipment of US dollar notes. The Bank also signaled planned legislative changes to tighten reporting, supervision and rules for cross-border cash shipments.
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Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago confirms governor gas reallocation comments were based on National Gas Company feedback
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago confirmed that the governor's comments on reallocating gas to downstream companies were based on specific feedback from the National Gas Company regarding gas no longer being sold to Methanex.
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National Bank of Belgium flags rising payment fraud and broader operational risks in 2026 oversight report
The National Bank of Belgium’s 2026 oversight report identifies rising payment fraud, cyber threats, third-party technology dependence and physical security risks as key resilience concerns for financial market infrastructures and payment service providers. It calls for stronger controls, real-time fraud monitoring and regular crisis testing. New Belgian legislation also expands the bank’s oversight powers over financial messaging providers such as Swift.
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Bank of Tanzania Raises Central Bank Rate by 50 Basis Points to 6.25%
The Bank of Tanzania raised the Central Bank Rate by 50 basis points to 6.25% for the quarter ending September 2026 to contain inflation pressures from rising global energy, fertilizer and transportation costs while supporting growth. Annual inflation reached 4.2% in May but remained within the 3% to 5% target range.
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Central Bank of Brazil launches book entry duplicatas ecosystem to digitize trade receivables and support credit market access
The Central Bank of Brazil has launched the book-entry duplicatas ecosystem, enabling digital trading in trade receivables instruments that were previously paper based. The framework uses standardized electronic records to reduce ownership and assignment risks, with the central bank highlighting benefits for small and medium-sized enterprises through improved credit access, stronger competition and lower financing frictions.
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Central Bank of Peru reports private sector liquidity growth eased to 16.4 percent in May
The Central Bank of Peru said private sector liquidity grew 16.4 percent year on year in May 2026, down slightly from 16.6 percent in April, and rose 2.0 percent on the month to PEN 572,436 million. Soles liquidity increased 17.5 percent and U.S. dollar liquidity 13.1 percent from a year earlier, while deposits grew 16.5 percent, led by demand and savings deposits.
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Peru's Superintendency of the Securities Market limits document submissions to its digital filing desk and in person office
Peru's Superintendency of the Securities Market said documents for its document processing function will be accepted only through the SMV Digital Desk or its in-person office in San Isidro, and that its former document processing email address is no longer active.
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Financial Superintendence of Colombia orders immediate halt to unauthorized fund-raising scheme involving at least 48 people and COP 933255980
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia ordered Jerson Lucumí and Yury Lucumí to immediately stop an unauthorized fund-raising scheme after finding they collected about COP 933255980 from at least 48 people. The money was solicited through purported investment opportunities, with promised monthly returns of 10% to 12% and repayment of principal in about 240 business days. The authority also ordered the return of the funds and referred the case for administrative intervention and criminal investigation.
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Central Bank of Honduras reports net international reserves rose to USD 11,652.2 million and import cover to 6.7 months
The Central Bank of Honduras reported that net international reserves increased to USD 11,652.2 million by Jul. 2, 2026 under the 2026-2027 Monetary Program. Import coverage rose from 6.0 to 6.7 months, with reserves up USD 1,346.4 million from Jan. 27, 2026.
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Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services warns of possible Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano impersonation to steal online banking credentials
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services warned of a possible impersonation scheme targeting Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano customers through the bank's eBIM online banking channel. The fraud uses fake access flows to capture credentials and then phone calls about supposed system errors to induce password resets and seize control of mobile banking. Users were told to verify official details through SIPRES, avoid sharing sensitive data and contact the bank immediately if suspicious activity appears.
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Brazil Securities Commission lists 11 public companies delinquent on periodic filings for at least three months
The Brazil Securities Commission's Corporate Relations Superintendency published a list of 11 public companies that have failed for at least three months to submit at least one periodic filing, including the Standardized Financial Statements, Quarterly Information or Reference Form. The list covers filings due before 1 April 2026 that were still outstanding at publication. CVM warned investors to consider the information, noting that issuer registration must be suspended if periodic obligations remain unmet for more than 12 months under Resolution 80.
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Central Bank of Costa Rica publishes new annual maximum interest rates for credit and microcredit
The Central Bank of Costa Rica has issued updated annual maximum interest rates for credit and microcredit in colones, U.S. dollars and other currencies. The caps were calculated using the 12-month average of negotiated active lending rates from July 2025 to June 2026 under the formulas set out in Article 36 bis of Law No. 7472. They apply to contracts and transactions entered into during the following semester.
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Ontario Securities Commission seeks bankruptcy order and trustee for Harry Stinson over unpaid CAD 13 million disgorgement and CAD 600000 penalties
The Ontario Securities Commission has asked the court to place Harry Stinson into bankruptcy and appoint a trustee over his assets after he failed to pay sanctions ordered by the Capital Markets Tribunal. The unpaid order includes more than CAD 13 million in disgorgement and CAD 600,000 in administrative penalties arising from securities law breaches tied to fundraising for the Buffalo Grand Hotel project. A hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2026.
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Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions publishes independent review finding 32nd Canada Pension Plan actuarial report met requirements and making six recommendations
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions published an independent review of the 32nd Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan that found the report met statutory and professional standards and used reasonable methods and assumptions. The review also made six recommendations to deepen future analysis, including on migration and earnings data, older-age workforce participation, contribution-rate stress scenarios and climate-related financial impacts.
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Canadian Public Accountability Board continues restrictions on Kingston Ross Pasnak after significant audit finding
The Canadian Public Accountability Board has continued restrictions and audit quality requirements for Kingston Ross Pasnak after finding a significant deficiency in one of two reporting issuer audits inspected in 2025. The firm remains restricted from taking on new medium and high risk reporting issuers and must maintain external review, training and remediation measures until it demonstrates sustained improvement.
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Portuguese Insurance Regulator notes National Council of Financial Supervisors meeting on 22 June 2026
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator published a notice that the National Council of Financial Supervisors met on 22 June 2026 at its premises on Avenida da República and pointed to the related communiqué.
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Quebec Financial Markets Authority brings into force July 4 transfer of mutual fund dealer oversight to CIRO and scholarship plan dealer oversight to AMF
The Quebec Financial Markets Authority said that, from July 4, 2026, the Chambre de l’assurance recognition order and related CIRO recognition-order changes will take effect under Law 16. Mutual fund dealer representatives will move to CIRO, while scholarship plan dealer representatives will move to the AMF. The changes complete part of Quebec’s restructuring of financial-sector oversight following the creation of the Chambre.
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Bank of Greece reports higher deposit rates and lower new loan rates in May, narrowing the spread to 4.30 percentage points
The Bank of Greece said May 2026 deposit rates edged up while new loan rates declined, narrowing the spread on new business to 4.30 percentage points. The weighted average rate on new deposits rose to 0.35% and the rate on new loans fell to 4.65%. Rates on outstanding deposits increased to 0.34%, while outstanding loan rates were broadly unchanged at 4.63%.
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Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism submits standards on EPPO reporting and FIU information exchange
AMLA has submitted three final technical standards to the European Commission covering standardized reporting to the European Public Prosecutor's Office and information exchanges between financial intelligence units. Two set single reporting formats for FIU and AMLA analyses sent to the prosecutor's office, while the third creates common FIU-to-FIU templates through FIU.net and simplifies consent rules. The measures apply in phases from 10 July 2027, with some technical requirements following by 10 July 2028.
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Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario imposes CAD 160,000 in penalties on MIC Financial and Roberto Gabriel Mammone over mortgage brokerage breaches
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario imposed CAD 160,000 in administrative penalties on MIC Financial and Roberto Gabriel Mammone under a settlement over mortgage brokerage breaches. MIC Financial was penalized for allowing and paying an individual to trade mortgages while that person was authorized for another brokerage, and Mammone was fined for conduct that could reasonably be expected to cause the brokerage's non-compliance.
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Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency awards ALTIO SAFI pension education seal after 93% staff completion
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency awarded ALTIO SAFI its Here We Know About Pensions seal after 93% of employees completed pension training, above the 70% threshold. SIPEN also said companies making additional employee contributions can already use Collective Supplementary Pension Plan accounts at three pension fund administrators, with no tax cost and limited early withdrawal options.
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Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye announces 11 July written entrance exam arrangements for assistant insurance specialists
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has set the written stage of its Assistant Insurance Specialist entrance exam for 11 July 2026 in Istanbul. Eligible candidates can check their exam hall through Kariyer Kapısı, and must bring valid ID because no separate entry document will be issued. Accommodation requests supported by medical documentation must be submitted between 6 and 7 July 2026.
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National Bank of Ukraine reports defense fundraising account balance above UAH 6 billion and total allocations over UAH 154 billion
The National Bank of Ukraine said its special defense fundraising account held more than UAH 6 billion as of 1 July 2026. The account has received over UAH 159 billion since 24 February 2022, including almost UAH 302 million in June 2026, and more than UAH 154 billion has been allocated to defense needs. Most inflows from abroad were remitted in foreign currencies, and the largest cumulative disbursements went to the Defence Procurement Agency and the Ministry of Defense.
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National Bank of Ukraine reports H1 domestic debt auction proceeds of UAH 204.8 billion and individual war bond holdings of UAH 101.9 billion
The National Bank of Ukraine published NBU Depository data showing that the government raised UAH 204.8 billion, USD 452.0 million and EUR 294.9 million from domestic debt auctions in January to June 2026, while redemptions totaled UAH 180.5 billion, USD 650.0 million and EUR 188.8 million. As of 1 July 2026, individual holdings of war bonds had risen to the equivalent of UAH 101.9 billion from UAH 76.6 billion a year earlier, while holdings by legal persons excluding banks had fallen to UAH 89.1 billion. The Ministry of Finance redeemed UAH 30,650 million of hryvnia war bonds in June.
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National Bank of Serbia reports 19.2 million June payments and 100 percent availability across payment and foreign exchange clearing systems
The National Bank of Serbia reported that its RTGS and Clearing systems processed 19.2 million payments in June 2026 over 22 working days, with RTGS making up 96.5% of volume. RTGS turnover totaled RSD 16,725.6 billion and Clearing System turnover RSD 21.2 billion, while both dinar systems and the bank’s foreign exchange clearing systems operated with 100.0% availability. Foreign exchange clearing transactions totaled EUR 160,667,710.19.
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National Bank of Serbia reports 11.47 million June instant payments with average execution time of 1.0 second
The National Bank of Serbia reported that the IPS NBS instant payment system processed 11,469,092 transactions in June 2026. Average daily volume was 369,971 payments, average execution time was 1.0 second, and total turnover reached RSD 149.6 billion.
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National Council of Financial Supervisors reviews financial stability risks and advances ERS regulation and compliance cooperation
The National Council of Financial Supervisors said its June 22 meeting focused on preparatory regulatory work and cross-sector coordination, including guidance toward possible specific rules for marketing Equity Release Schemes and approval of a new compliance contact group. It also reviewed financial stability risks, the impact of advanced artificial intelligence on the financial sector, and progress on the International Monetary Fund's assessment of Portugal's financial system. Banco de Portugal's macroprudential decisions since March 2026 were also presented to the council.
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Bank of Italy urges banks to prepare now for EU AML rulebook ahead of July 2027
In remarks at an ABI seminar, Bank of Italy said banks should start adjusting now to the EU AML/CFT framework, with the Single Rulebook applying from 10 July 2027 and AMLA set to directly supervise up to 40 groups and intermediaries from 2028. The central bank said Italian banks are broadly well prepared but still need to strengthen governance, beneficial ownership checks, customer profiling, transaction monitoring and controls for technology-driven fraud and sanctions risks.
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European Securities and Markets Authority launches EU supervisory review of risk management functions at UCITS managers and AIFMs
The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched an EU-wide Common Supervisory Action on the risk management functions of UCITS management companies and Alternative Investment Fund Managers. The 2026-2027 review will examine compliance with key UCITS and AIFMD risk requirements, focusing on governance, risk identification and monitoring, and reporting to senior management and boards. ESMA expects to publish the final results in 2028.
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Central Bank of Cyprus launches EUR 900000 tender for three year AML onsite inspection support services
The Central Bank of Cyprus has launched an open tender for external support services for AML-related onsite inspections at supervised institutions. The three-year contract has an estimated value of EUR 900,000 excluding VAT, and the bank may appoint up to four contractors across separate lots. Tenders are due by 7 August 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Cyprus time.
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Central Bank of Cyprus launches EUR 200,000 tender for Human Resources advisory services
The Central Bank of Cyprus has opened a tender for advisory services to its Human Resources Directorate with an estimated value of EUR 200,000 excluding VAT. The scope can be expanded by up to 100% of the initial contract value for promotion-cycle support and other additional services. Bids are due by Aug. 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Cyprus time.
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Bank of France, French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems and Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority sign cyber cooperation agreement under DORA and NIS 2
The Bank of France, the French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems and the Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority signed an agreement to deepen cyber cooperation in the financial sector. It supports their roles under DORA and NIS 2 and covers incident and threat information sharing, supervisory coordination, cyber crisis management and threat-led penetration testing.
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Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance urges completion of EU capital markets banking energy and technology integration
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published remarks by Kyriakos Pierrakakis calling for Europe to complete the Capital Markets Union, Banking Union, Energy Union and a common technology strategy. He argued that Europe should build European champions, cut one-sided dependencies and make clearer strategic choices, citing joint defense procurement and Europe's fragmented telecom market as key examples.
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National Bank of Belgium report highlights operational resilience and fraud risks and notes stronger oversight of financial messaging providers
The National Bank of Belgium’s 2026 report says the resilience of financial market infrastructures, payment service providers and messaging services is essential as cyber, fraud, third-party and physical security risks grow. It highlights stronger needs around governance, crisis testing and fraud prevention, and notes that new Belgian legislation has expanded the bank’s oversight powers over providers such as Swift.
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Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority introduces monthly notification regime for pre approved and renewed group insurance contracts
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has introduced a new notification process for pre-approved standard group insurance contracts and renewed non-standard contracts issued by personal insurance and fund formation companies. Firms must file contract data in the first week of the following month and provide legal undertakings that the contracts match previously approved terms and supporting actuarial and reinsurance arrangements. The authority may request copies of contracts, actuarial reports and related documents at any time.
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Central Bank of Nicaragua reports USD 939 million first quarter current account surplus as export growth sharply narrows trade deficit
The Central Bank of Nicaragua said the balance of payments showed a USD 939.0 million current account surplus in the first quarter of 2026, up from USD 361.8 million a year earlier, as exports of goods and services rose 34.5% and sharply narrowed the trade deficit. The financial account posted a positive USD 776.1 million balance, while gross international reserves increased to USD 9,432.9 million. Goods exports were led by mining and agriculture, and imports grew more moderately on higher capital goods and fuel purchases.
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Central Bank of Nicaragua reports April economic activity rose 0.7 percent year on year
The Central Bank of Nicaragua said its April 2026 Monthly Index of Economic Activity showed a 0.7 percent year-on-year increase, with cumulative growth of 4.8 percent in January to April. Seasonally adjusted activity fell 2.5 percent from the previous month, while construction, commerce and services led annual gains and manufacturing and agriculture declined.
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Brazil Securities Commission disables social media comments and limits institutional communications during election blackout
The Brazil Securities Commission said it will disable social media comments and limit its communications during the election blackout from July 4 to Oct. 25, 2026. Only public service information will be published during that period. Transparency obligations and access to information disclosures will continue.
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Brazil Securities Commission obtains Supreme Federal Court approval for restructuring plan to rebuild staffing and modernize supervision
The Brazil Securities Commission said Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has approved its restructuring plan, enabling changes to strengthen the regulator's organizational and operational capacity. The plan covers staff rebuilding, case backlog reduction, technical and technology upgrades including artificial intelligence and data analytics, and closer inter-agency cooperation. The CVM will now implement the measures and prepare a separate medium-term plan required by the court.
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De Nederlandsche Bank opens first DNB cash machines on Saba and Sint Eustatius adding four ATMs per island
De Nederlandsche Bank has opened its first ATMs on Saba and Sint Eustatius to expand cash access in the Caribbean Netherlands. The machines dispense USD banknotes, and four DNB ATMs are being added on each island alongside the two existing commercial bank machines.
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Central Bank of Barbados clarifies it charges no BiMPay fees and says customers wrongly charged must be refunded
The Central Bank of Barbados said it does not charge any BiMPay transfer or dispute fees and that any such charges come from customers’ financial institutions, not the central bank. Institutions are currently not permitted to charge individuals for these transfers or related disputes, and customers charged in error must be refunded. The bank also said incomplete transfers are recoverable and customers will be made whole by their institution.
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National Bank of Georgia says Georgia has been elected to lead BSEC banking and finance working group for two years from July 2026
The National Bank of Georgia said Georgia has been elected to lead BSEC's Working Group on Banking and Finance for a two-year term starting July 1, 2026. Georgia will coordinate the group's work and organize periodic meetings involving member states' banking and financial institutions. The group's agenda includes cooperation on regulation, supervision, information exchange and joint projects.
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Singapore Ministry of Finance highlights AIxAccountancy rollout and subsidised sustainability training for accountants
In a speech to the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, Singapore's Ministry of Finance highlighted capability-building measures for the profession as AI use and sustainability reporting demands increase. The update centred on AIxAccountancy, which supports the institute's 60,000-professional upskilling target, and on curated sustainability courses with subsidies of up to 90% that are expected to benefit more than 300 trainees in the first year.
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Banking Commission of the Central African Republic publishes list of preselected candidates for AEM IT specialist recruitment
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic has released the list of candidates preselected for AEM IT specialist recruitment.
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Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market adopts 44 decisions on market regulation and investor protection
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market adopted 44 decisions at its July 3 meeting. They covered regulatory updates, legislative initiatives, oversight of professional market participants and investor protection, including share and bond issue registrations, collective investment institutions, a rating agency authorization and alerts on suspicious investment projects.
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Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market grants first authorization to Credit Intelligence under new rating agency regime
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has granted the first authorization under Ukraine’s new rating agency framework to Credit Intelligence. The regime, in force since Jan. 1, 2026, requires agencies issuing public credit ratings to be authorized and meet EU-aligned governance, compliance and methodology standards. Credit Intelligence used the simplified route available to firms with fewer than 10 employees.
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Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo outlines responsible AI and financial innovation priorities including crypto asset oversight and payments modernization
In a conference speech, the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo said responsible governance of AI and financial innovation is necessary to protect public trust, financial stability and system integrity. The governor highlighted progress in digital payments, SEPA integration, TIPS Clone and open banking, while also pointing to priorities for crypto-asset supervision, AML and cybersecurity. He said the central bank will continue modernizing payments, strengthening risk-based supervision and building internal AI and technology capabilities.
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Moldova National Commission for Financial Markets warns of Telegram scam using fake authorization for StormGain MD
The National Commission for Financial Markets warned that a Telegram scam is circulating a fake document claiming the authority authorized StormGain MD to operate in virtual assets and crypto-derivatives. The commission said the document is false and stressed that it currently has no legal power to authorize virtual asset activities because Moldova does not yet have dedicated legislation in this area. It urged the public to verify claimed licenses and check the official register of authorized financial service providers.
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National Commission for Financial Markets approves Vienna Insurance Group mandatory bid for 4.8 percent of Moldasig and fines Flex Financial MDL 50000
The National Commission for Financial Markets approved Vienna Insurance Group’s mandatory bid for 28,800 Moldasig shares, or 4.80 percent of issued capital, at MDL 360 per share over 14 days from launch. It also fined Flex Financial MDL 50,000 for partial compliance with an earlier order to reimburse consumers on credit contracts where legal breaches were identified. Consumers with Flex Financial contracts from January 1 to September 30, 2024 can request a review to determine whether they are eligible for reimbursement.