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Spanish Securities Commission issues internal control guide for managers of closed ended investment vehicles
The Spanish Securities Commission has issued an internal control guide for managers of private equity and other closed ended investment vehicles. It sets proportionality-based expectations for organizational structures and control functions, with particular emphasis on managing conflicts of interest and ensuring equitable treatment of investors.
French Financial Markets Authority identifies investor protection shortcomings at five crowdfunding platforms
The French Financial Markets Authority found shortcomings at five crowdfunding platforms in investor assessments, loss warnings and investment disclosures. Some investments proceeded without required warnings, while certain disclosures lacked key information on projects, finances, risks and complaints.
Bank of France finds household uncertainty predicts inflation forecast errors, especially overestimates
The Bank of France finds that households’ reported uncertainty predicts the accuracy of their inflation forecasts, unlike uncertainty reported by professional forecasters after individual and macroeconomic effects are controlled for. Uncertainty is at least twice as informative when households overestimate inflation as when they underestimate it. Elevated household uncertainty may therefore signal less reliable inflation expectations.
Australian Financial Complaints Authority closes consultation on scam complaint rules ahead of 31 March 2027 commencement
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has closed consultation on rules enabling it to consider complaints under the Scams Prevention Framework. It will submit revised Rules for regulatory approval by November 2026, with final Rules due in early 2027 and taking effect on 31 March 2027.
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278 updates in the past 7 daysThe Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency outlined how insurers could shift from paying for the consequences of illness toward preventing and actively managing health and longevity risks. It emphasized evidence based innovation, responsible data and model governance, fair treatment and longer term measures of preventive investment. Insurers could also help address retirement income gaps and the risk that individuals outlive their savings.
The National Bank of Moldova reviewed financial regulatory alignment with the EU, 2026 legislative changes concerning central bank independence and the ongoing European Banking Authority assessment of Moldova’s prudential framework. Discussions also covered the central bank’s contribution to access-to-finance and capital market reforms under the EU-supported EUR 1.9 billion Growth Plan for 2025-2027.
The Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency assessed how AI, data center and energy investment is expanding commercial insurance demand while increasing geographic and supply chain concentration risks. Slovenian gross written premiums rose 14.5% to EUR 1.22 billion in the first half of 2026, with surety insurance premiums doubling amid strong infrastructure investment.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine has backed three bills to modernize voluntary pension funds and strengthen protection of participants’ savings. The proposals would tighten governance, risk management and disclosure, introduce the prudent person investment rule, and align tax and civil law with the new framework.
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has fined FWD Life HKD 19.5 million for systemic anti-money laundering control and governance failures between April 2012 and September 2024. Deficiencies affected third-party payments, suspicious transaction monitoring, politically exposed person screening and due diligence for higher-risk customers. FWD has implemented remediation, with enhanced reviews finding no ineligible customer onboarding caused by delayed detection.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rules governing the registration and trading of structured warrants after consulting on the framework. The requirements supplement applicable securities laws and exchange and self-regulatory organization rules, with a focus on market integrity and investor protection.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has approved DragonFi Securities to test access to preapproved U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds through an over-the-counter depositary receipt model. The sandbox test will assess the offering’s viability, investor safeguards and regulatory implications.
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority found that pension companies’ discount structures for market rate products are generally reasonable and compliant with applicable rules. Companies must continue monitoring pricing to ensure value for money and prevent discounts for some groups from producing unreasonable prices for others.
The European Banking Authority has urged targeted changes to MiCA, led by stronger rules for third-country multi-issuer stablecoins and clearer crypto-asset classifications. It also recommends regulating crypto lending, including facilitated access to decentralised finance protocols, and improving issuer and service provider reporting. Existing stablecoin requirements are broadly appropriate, although reserve deposit rules should be reviewed without weakening liquidity safeguards.
European Central Bank research finds that interlinking countries’ fast payment systems is associated with about 4% more bilateral trade. Gains are greatest for smaller and underserved economies, high-cost payment corridors, and systems that support wholesale transactions.
An Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation has led to eight charges against Emre Tahsin Basar over alleged unauthorized share sales that generated about AUD 498,500. The funds were allegedly transferred to a company he controls, and the case is listed for committal mention on Dec. 17, 2026.
Bank Indonesia and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority agreed to explore interoperable cross-border QR code payments and coordinate on the related technical, operational and regulatory issues.