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Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority to launch one-stop MPF account enquiry service
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority will launch a one-stop eMPF account enquiry service on Oct. 5. Scheme members and eligible representatives will be able to request trustee and scheme names, account numbers and balances, subject to identity, authorization or estate-document checks.
Central Bank of the UAE and Bank Al-Maghrib sign agreements on supervision, Islamic finance and payment system links
The Central Bank of the UAE and Bank Al-Maghrib signed two agreements covering banking supervision, Islamic finance and cross-border payment connectivity. They will exchange supervisory information and explore links between instant payment platforms, card switches and messaging systems, alongside potential CBDC uses and cooperation on virtual-asset regulation.
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit moves Vulnerable Activities certification process to 2027
Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has moved the Vulnerable Activities certification process from 2026 to 2027 following updates to the applicable anti-money laundering framework. The Financial Intelligence Unit will publish the requirements, stages and timetable for the process.
Bermuda Ministry of Finance strengthens investment residency program with enhanced due diligence and BD$25,000 charity donation
Bermuda has strengthened its investment residency program by requiring a minimum BD$25,000 charitable donation, enhanced applicant documentation and risk-based compliance checks. The framework also introduces a BD$10,000 administration fee and greater information sharing, while preserving certificates issued under previous rules.
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315 updates in the past 7 daysThe Reserve Bank of India has shortened specified foreign exchange periods from 15 months to nine months and from 18 months to 12 months, effective October 1, 2026. Authorised Dealers will handle legacy export, import and merchanting trade transactions that previously required central bank approval. Existing orders will continue to apply to exporters on the Caution List as of September 30, 2026 until their removal.
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit signed an agreement to expand information sharing between the Financial Intelligence Unit and the Superior Audit Office of the Federation. The agencies will combine audit and financial intelligence data to identify corruption, misuse of public funds and transactions involving illicit proceeds, supported by joint risk models, typologies and analysis.
Payments Canada found that 26 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 24 lost money to fraud over the past year, twice the rate for the general population. Risky digital practices and targeted online scams contributed to their higher exposure. The Real-Time Rail is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026 with centralized fraud controls, including confirmation of payee.
A European Central Bank working paper finds that securitisation amplifies monetary policy transmission, with a 1 percentage point rate increase associated with 6% to 10% lower lending flows from securitising banks over the following year. The effect mainly reflects reduced investor demand for synthetic securitisations and Significant Risk Transfers, and affected firms cannot fully replace the lost credit.
The Central Bank of Brazil is consulting on accounting changes that would align Cosif more closely with IFRS 18 and standardize financial statement presentation. The proposal introduces five income and expense categories, mandatory income statement subtotals and disclosure requirements for management defined performance measures. The rules would apply to periods ending on or after Dec. 31, 2027, with early adoption permitted in 2027 half-year statements.
The National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Armenia signed a memorandum expanding cooperation and information sharing. It covers financial regulation and supervision, monetary policy, payments, securities markets, virtual asset service providers and financial technology.
The Bank of England is consulting on 2026/27 supervisory fees for recognized payment systems and specified service providers, ranging from GBP 150,000 to GBP 760,000 under the existing cap. Full-year fees could rise to between GBP 200,000 and GBP 1.03 million if HM Treasury’s proposed GBP 1.7 million statutory cap is approved. A new third category will apply lower fees to less systemic systems, using the same three-tier ratio as other financial market infrastructures.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority finalized guidance allowing certain uncommitted facilities in working capital calculations where directors judge them available throughout the working capital period, with appropriate disclosure. It is also consulting on comply or explain expectations for listed companies under UK sustainability reporting rules applying from accounting periods beginning January 1, 2027. Issuers should assess cyber incidents case by case under the UK Market Abuse Regulation, promptly disclose inside information unless delay conditions are met, and monitor confidentiality and impacts continuously.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic joined the first meeting of an interagency commission on information security and cybersecurity. The work covers threat assessment, rapid information sharing and stronger coordination to protect financial infrastructure and information systems.
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye reported that 23 people were detained and an arrest warrant was issued for another following its investigation of AcnTurk Sigorta AŞ. The case concerns suspected financial and insurance offenses identified after the agency revoked all of the insurer’s authorizations.