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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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314 updates in the past 7 daysThe National Bank of Serbia has introduced a deep link standard that allows instant transfers to be initiated through third-party applications and completed securely in mobile banking apps. Viber is the first adopter, enabling users of its PayChat chatbot to request or send funds using a mobile phone number.
Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni presented CSD investorConnect as a direct digital channel for investors to access information and engage with their securities holdings. He formally launched the platform and called for continued innovation backed by strong security, resilience and investor protection.
Bank Indonesia reported that QRIS Cross-Border received the 50-in-5 Awards 2026 for collaboration on interoperable digital payment infrastructure. Through July 2026, partner-country users made 21 million transactions in Indonesia worth IDR 5.90 trillion, compared with 4.67 million transactions worth IDR 1.73 trillion by Indonesians abroad. The central bank plans to extend the network to additional partner countries.
Bank Indonesia’s QRIS Cross-Border initiative received the 50-in-5 Awards 2026 collaboration award for connecting national payment systems through interoperable standards. Cross-border transactions into Indonesia reached 21 million and IDR 5.90 trillion from implementation in 2022 through July 2026. Bank Indonesia plans further expansion to countries with strong trade, tourism and mobility links.
The Austrian Financial Market Authority has gained trusted flagger status under the EU Digital Services Act for illegal online financial services. Platforms must prioritize its reports of content involving fake brokers, fraudulent investments and unauthorized crypto trading, although removal decisions remain with the platforms.