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Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets reports 71.8% rise in primary issuance as secondary trading falls 6.9%
Moldova’s National Commission for Financial Markets reported that primary securities issuance rose 71.8% to MDL 733.76 million in the first half of 2026, led by corporate bonds. Secondary trading value fell 6.9% to MDL 756.16 million, while transaction numbers declined 33.2%. More than 91% of secondary market value was traded outside the regulated market and multilateral trading facility.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic signs national charter to implement the WE Finance Code with 24 participants
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan have signed a charter governing national implementation of the WE Finance Code. The framework covers coordination, accession, data and reporting, with 24 banks, microfinance organizations and industry bodies participating.
National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine reviews global oversight models and highlights first international investigations under IOSCO pact
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine reviewed financial supervision models across nine jurisdictions and identified common regulatory functions despite differing institutional structures. It also highlighted that it began its first international investigations in August under the IOSCO information sharing framework signed on July 14, 2026.
Central Bank of Kuwait launches national wage protection and payment system for private sector workers
The Central Bank of Kuwait has launched a national platform to process and monitor private sector wage payments through local banks. The ISO 20022 aligned system supports electronic tracking and early detection of employer noncompliance, with the Public Authority for Manpower responsible for regulatory oversight.
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Updated just nowView the key developments for the period from September 21 - 27 2026 in the latest Global Regulator & Central Bank News Roundup. Access Regxplora on the go with our new iOS app.
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208 updates in the past 7 daysThe Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and Accounting and Financial Reporting Council signed a modernized cooperation agreement covering financial reporting and audit oversight. The framework strengthens intelligence and expertise sharing to support earlier risk detection and more effective regulatory responses.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has extended three financial markets relief instruments for five years, with no material change to the relief. The measures support Austraclear settlement, streamline directors’ interest disclosures and simplify records for foreign market dealings, with the disclosure relief expanded to equivalent declared financial markets.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission has proposed a registration and conduct framework for online deposit brokers, formalizing services tested under the regulatory sandbox since November 2022. The rules would require comparison of at least three providers, annual algorithm verification and brokerage limits, while restricting special benefits and misleading advertising. Existing sandbox operators would receive a six-month registration transition after the rules take effect.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has consolidated all guidance for the Economic and Financial Statistics collection into a revised practice guide for authorised deposit-taking institutions and registered financial corporations. The update adds guidance on set-off accounts and incorporates the previously separate FAQs, which APRA will retire from its website.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has approved an updated competency standard for registered company auditors, strengthening its focus on ethical behavior. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, the standard offers applicants an alternative to time based experience requirements.
The Central Bank of Oman adopted a policy governing the classification and licensing of banks and representative offices of foreign banks. It also adopted an emergency policy and framework and approved its financial position for the second quarter of 2026.
The Saudi Capital Market Authority is consulting on rules governing capital market institutions’ dealings with clients in foreign financial markets. The proposals clarify suitability assessments and require at least 50% client margin for external securities transactions, while prohibiting margin dealing in highly leveraged instruments and certain loss-making companies.
The Central Bank of Afghanistan and the Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation agreed to expand Islamic financial services and MSME financing. The foundation will initially provide about USD 1 million in grants to five banks and one microfinance institution, with qualifying institutions and returnee entrepreneurs targeted in later stages.
Central Bank of Jordan Governor Adel Sharkas outlined a fintech strategy that combines innovation with smarter supervision. Electronic payments exceeded 695 million transactions worth more than JOD 50 billion in 2025, while the JO REGBOX sandbox has tested 12 products from 12 companies.
The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering backed the Phnom Penh Declaration’s call for coordinated international action against online scam networks. The measures emphasize disrupting criminal networks, tracing and recovering proceeds, strengthening public-private cooperation and protecting victims.