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Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market creates corporate governance advisory council to support alignment with European standards
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has established an Advisory Coordination Council on Corporate Governance to align Ukrainian...
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National Bank of Ukraine outlines five principles for monetary transmission under extreme shocks
The National Bank of Ukraine published opening remarks for its Sixth Annual Research Workshop on monetary policy in emerging market economies, outlining f...
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Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority proposes MiFID II research rule changes requiring annual quality criteria and corrective action
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has launched a supplementary consultation on amendments to its securities business rules to align with the Eur...
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Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets advances voluntary pension fund law changes and sets 2025 investor compensation fund contributions
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets adopted measures including draft amendments to the 2020 voluntary pension funds law to align with EU r...
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National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reports US dollar purchase intervention auction results with 14 participants and weighted average rate of TJS 9.3451 per USD
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan published results of its 15 May 2026 foreign exchange intervention purchase auction, which attracted 14 pa...
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Serbia's Ministry of Finance cites 3 percent first quarter growth and outlines reform priorities at Business Summit 2026
The Ministry of Finance (Serbia) published remarks by First Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali at Business Summit 2026, highlighting S...
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Bank for International Settlements publishes working paper introducing euro area geopolitical risk indicators and showing Anglosphere measures understate macro effects
The Bank for International Settlements has published a working paper constructing euro area geopolitical risk indicators from local newspapers to assess t...
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Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority outlines supervisory priorities for pension funds amid changing risk picture
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority used a speech at the 2026 Pension Fund Conference to outline its supervisory view on pension funds, noting s...
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Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway publishes 2025 annual report outlining supervisory results and risk priorities
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway’s 2025 annual report states it largely implemented its work in line with the Ministry of Finance’s allocatio...
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Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance says Minister Pierrakakis will join G7 talks in Paris on Middle East economic fallout
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced that Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, also President of the Eurogroup, will attend the G7 financ...
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Securities and Exchange Board of India permits InvIT borrowings above 49 percent of asset value for capex road maintenance and debt refinancing
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a circular specifying the permitted use of fresh borrowings by Infrastructure Investment Trusts whos...
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Securities and Exchange Board of India sets one year exit or reinvestment conditions for InvIT SPVs after concession agreements end
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a circular specifying conditions under which a special purpose vehicle held by an Infrastructure Inv...
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Italian Securities Commission approves simplification package raising internal dealing disclosure threshold to EUR 50,000 and easing prospectus rules
The Italian Securities Commission (Consob) has approved regulatory amendments to reduce compliance and administrative burdens for market operators and iss...
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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission warns three websites are not authorized to provide investment services
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission warned that topmarketsolution.com, cfdcapita.com and globaletradecif.com are not authorized under Article 5...
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Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market approves EU law alignment plan covering 187 acts and 22 capital markets bills
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has approved an action plan to implement the National Programme for adapting Ukrainian legi...
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European Central Bank blog finds NBFI shift to US equities and bank lending to foreign NBFIs weigh on euro area firm financing
The European Central Bank published blog-based research arguing that cross-border activity by euro area non-bank financial institutions is diverting finan...
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports first quarter 2026 decline in credit card receivables to HK$158.0 billion
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that total credit card receivables fell 3.8% quarter on quarter to HKD 158.0 billion at end-March 2026, followin...
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Central Bank of Ireland appoints Glenn Calverley as Director of Finance and Business Performance from 1 September 2026
The Central Bank of Ireland appointed Glenn Calverley as Director of Finance and Business Performance, responsible for financial strategy, financial manag...
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Central Bank of Ireland warns that cloned Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC entity is offering unauthorised fake fixed term deposits
The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a warning on an unauthorised clone firm operating under the name Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC and offering pur...
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National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan discusses inflation targeting cooperation and potential Czech bank presence with Czech National Bank
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reported that First Deputy Chairman Firoz Sharifzoda met Czech National Bank Board member Jakub Seidler in...
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Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan publishes guidance on microfinance ombudsman complaints and reports 1537 applications
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan clarified that borrowers may bring microcredit disputes wi...
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China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission publishes first quarter 2026 banking and insurance indicators showing asset growth and a 1.51% commercial bank NPL ratio
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission reported first quarter 2026 data showing continued balance sheet growth, expansion in inclusive lend...
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Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan highlights financial access and non discrimination measures at DOST Agency monitoring meeting
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan reported on its participation in a DOST Agency meeting on state monitoring of the rights of persons with di...
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China Securities Regulatory Commission signals more inclusive capital market reforms for service and consumption companies
The China Securities Regulatory Commission published a readout of a Beijing symposium chaired by Chairman Wu Qing with representatives of domestic and ove...
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China Securities Regulatory Commission outlines investor protection priorities and announces 12386 service platform complaint guidance
The China Securities Regulatory Commission outlined its investor protection agenda for the 15th Five-Year Plan and issued an industry-wide complaint guide...
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China Securities Regulatory Commission releases derivatives trading trial rules and 12386 complaint guide at 2026 investor protection event
At its 2026 National Investor Protection Publicity Day in Beijing, the China Securities Regulatory Commission released the Trial Administrative Measures f...
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Union of Arab Securities Authorities holds seminar on digital and virtual assets with focus on cybersecurity compliance and FATF guidance
The Union of Arab Securities Authorities, in cooperation with the Qatar Financial Markets Authority, held a seminar in Doha on digital and virtual assets,...
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Czech National Bank publishes balance of payments commentary and clarifies simultaneous revisions to monthly and quarterly series
The Czech National Bank published balance of payments commentary and monthly key-item data. It noted that when balance of payments figures are revised due...
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Czech National Bank reports March investment fund net assets fell to CZK 2161.2 billion as equity holdings declined
The Czech National Bank reported that investment funds’ net asset value fell by CZK 24.2 billion in March 2026 to CZK 2161.2 billion, though it remained 2...
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Czech National Bank updates investment fund statistics list after reclassifying funds with sub-funds as financial auxiliaries
The Czech National Bank has updated its list of Czech-resident investment funds for monetary and financial statistics and confirmed that listed funds, or...
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South Korea Ministry of Economy & Finance accelerates housing supply with Taereung set for 2029 and expands checks on housing backed business loans
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy & Finance outlined a two-part response to housing market risks, combining accelerated housing supply with tighter contro...
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South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance readies second half 2026 growth strategy for end June amid Middle East war response
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reviewed the domestic impact of the Middle East war and set the direction for its second half 2026 growth st...
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Poland's Ministry of Finance outlines 10 year goal for Poland to rank among Europe's three most influential economies at Impact'26
The Ministry of Finance (Poland) reported Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański’s remarks at Impact’26, where he set a 10-year goal for Poland to...
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Gibraltar Financial Services Commission launches online portal process for change of control notifications from 1 June
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has introduced a new online portal feature enabling firms across all sectors to submit Change of Control and d...
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China Securities Regulatory Commission issues first rules for non futures derivatives trading with CNY 500 million net capital entry threshold
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has issued Interim Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Derivatives Trading, its first rulebook f...
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China Securities Regulatory Commission expels former Henan bureau deputy director Chu Tianhui over illicit stock trading and suspected bribery
The China Securities Regulatory Commission disclosed disciplinary action against Chu Tianhui, former Party committee member and deputy director of its Hen...
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Monetary Authority of Singapore finalises enhanced product highlights sheets and makes financial advice optional for most complex products
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has confirmed a shift to a more disclosure-based regime for complex products, removing mandatory financial advice for...
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Bank of Italy updates March-April 2026 financial market statistics with EUR 15.8 billion net bond issuance in March and higher benchmark yields in April
The Bank of Italy reported that resident sectors recorded net bond issuance of EUR 15.8 billion in March 2026, driven by general government issuance, whil...
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Bank of Italy publishes March 2026 public finance statistics showing general government debt at EUR 3,158.8 billion and borrowing requirement at EUR 31.5 billion
The Bank of Italy reported that general government debt rose to EUR 3,158.8 billion at end-March 2026, up EUR 19.5 billion from February, with a borrowing...
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European Central Bank research finds euro area equity markets remain fragmented with intra euro area frictions down about 12 percentage points since 2014 versus 25 points for euro area US holdings
The European Central Bank published research finding that euro area equity markets remain fragmented and that integration within the euro area has advance...
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European Central Bank research finds euro area GDP growth dispersion has fallen to relatively low levels with 2025 gaps driven mainly by demographic and labour market trends
The European Central Bank published analysis showing that cross-country dispersion in euro area real GDP growth has fallen to relatively low levels, with...
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European Central Bank publishes research showing tariffs boost overall greenfield FDI but high intensity measures deter manufacturing investment
The European Central Bank published Economic Bulletin research on how tariff increases affect greenfield foreign direct investment and the implications fo...
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European Central Bank details January 2026 HICP classification change with unchanged headline inflation and minor revisions to underlying measures
The European Central Bank analysed the January 2026 changes to the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices, which aligned the euro area measure with the COICO...
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority co-chaired steering group releases Phase 1 transition finance guide for the ICT sector
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced that the Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group has issued the first phase of an o...
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Central Bank of Estonia publishes March 2026 balance of payments flash estimate and sets 8 June first quarter release
The Central Bank of Estonia published the March 2026 flash estimate of the balance of payments, noting that it is an early monthly estimate rather than th...
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Thailand Office of Insurance Commission gathers Chiang Mai feedback on insurance arbitration and tells insurers to escalate unresolved complaints
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission held a seminar in Chiang Mai to address operational problems in insurance arbitration, focusing on limitation...
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Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan prepares 2030 capital market programme and new capital market law
Kazakhstan’s Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, with the National Bank and international consultants, is developing a Capital...
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Australian Securities & Investments Commission appeals AUD 7 million penalties in Cigno and BSF unlicensed credit case
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has appealed a Federal Court order imposing AUD 7 million in civil penalties on Cigno Australia, BSF So...
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Central Bank of the Philippines reports March cash remittances of USD 2.87 billion and first quarter growth of 2.8 percent
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported that Overseas Filipino cash remittances reached USD 2.87 billion in March 2026, bringing January to March cas...
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Central Bank of Barbados highlights import reliability risks as essential goods account for roughly 48 percent of imports
The Central Bank of Barbados warned that recent geopolitical tensions and disruptions to major shipping and energy routes could affect Barbados through hi...
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Australian Securities & Investments Commission urges Australians to check Moneysmart for AUD 2.7 billion in unclaimed money
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has urged Australians to check for lost or unclaimed money, with about AUD 2.7 billion currently held w...
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Bank of Korea reports April export prices up 7.1 percent month on month while import prices fall 2.3 percent
The Bank of Korea’s preliminary April 2026 export and import price and trade indexes showed a sharp month-on-month rise in export prices in Korean won ter...
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Financial Superintendence of Colombia proposes socio environmental pricing system for supervised entities to assess development projects
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia has proposed a socio-environmental pricing system for supervised entities to evaluate development projects by in...
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports no US foreign exchange market intervention in first quarter 2026
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported to the US Congress that the Federal Reserve and US Treasury did not intervene in foreign exchange markets du...
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Central Bank of Russia reports banks prevented 16.8 million fraudulent transactions and RUB 1.8 trillion in attempted theft in the first quarter of 2026
The Central Bank of Russia reported that banks prevented nearly 16.8 million fraudulent transactions in the first quarter of 2026, stopping attempted thef...
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Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency outlines pension law update priorities including a guaranteed minimum pension and higher contributions
The Dominican Republic’s Pensions Superintendency published comments by Superintendent Francisco A. Torres outlining measures to guide an update to the pe...
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Mexico's National Insurance and Surety Commission warns of fraudsters impersonating authorised insurers and offering fake credit related financial products
Mexico’s National Insurance and Surety Commission (CNSF) warned that fraudsters are impersonating authorised insurance, surety and reinsurance institution...
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs marks up digital asset bill focused on consumer protection and stronger AML controls
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a markup of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, which would esta...
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs advances digital asset market structure bill on 15-9 vote
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 in a bipartisan markup, sending the...
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U.S. House Committee on Financial Services advances six bills including a proposal to replace the Federal Reserve dual mandate with price stability only
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services has reported six bills to the House of Representatives, including the Price Stability Act of 2025, which wo...
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation publishes public sections of informational filings for six large insured depository institutions
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has published the public sections of informational filings submitted by six large insured depository institution...
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Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reports Transfer365 volumes rose to US$1.61 billion in 1 to 12 May and reached US$16.1 million on 10 May
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported increased usage of its Transfer365 instant payments service around Mother’s Day, with US$16.10 million pr...
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Ontario Securities Commission sets 2026-27 examination priorities with marketing sweep and joint CIRO firm reviews
The Ontario Securities Commission’s Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division has set its 2026–27 Examination Priorities, maintaining a risk-bas...
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Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario reports Ontario defined benefit pension plan median solvency ratio fell to 122 per cent in Q1 2026
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario published its Q1 2026 solvency report for Ontario defined benefit pension plans, reporting a median...
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Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario reports 122 percent median defined benefit solvency ratio and issues pension filing updates
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario reported a median solvency ratio of 122 percent for defined benefit pension plans as at 31 March 20...
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National Bank of Serbia publishes quarterly bank lending survey results based on near full bank participation
The National Bank of Serbia has published the latest results of its quarterly survey on banks’ lending activity, together with the questionnaire and metho...
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Federal Reserve Board's Bowman outlines tailored community bank supervision focused on material financial risks
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman outlined a more tailored supervisory approach for community banks, stressing alignment with siz...
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Financial Markets Standards Board publishes 2025 annual report highlighting 10th anniversary activity four new members and seven papers
The Financial Markets Standards Board has published its 2025 Annual Report, detailing progress against strategic priorities in its tenth anniversary year...
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Federal Reserve Board releases survey results on discount window operating days and reserve balance management
The Federal Reserve Board published results from two Senior Financial Officer surveys on banks’ views regarding discount window operating days, strategies...
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Federal Reserve Board member Stephen Miran resigns effective when or shortly before his successor is sworn in
The Federal Reserve Board announced that Stephen I. Miran has submitted his resignation as a member of the Board, effective when or shortly before his suc...
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U.S. Senate Committee on Finance ranking member questions Treasury over U.S. Mint gold purchases linked to cartels and terrorist groups
The U.S. Senate Finance and Banking Committee ranking members sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury questioning the U.S. Mint’s gold sourci...
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Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan revokes E-Kredit non-bank credit institution licence following voluntary application
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan revoked the licence of E-Kredit Non-Bank Credit Institution LLC on 13 May 2026 following the firm’s volunta...
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Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan holds media training on open banking
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan held a training session for media representatives on open banking as part of its financial literacy and pub...
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Bank of Albania outlines SEPA uptake and next payments reforms including instant payments
The Bank of Albania published a keynote speech by First Deputy Governor Zaçaj on the impact of Albania’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area, highl...
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Bank of Albania reviews SEPA progress and rising electronic payment use at Balkan Payment Forum
The Bank of Albania published remarks by First Deputy Governor Holta Zaçaj highlighting payment-system modernisation, including Albania’s accession to the...
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ranking member requests investigation into World Liberty Financial over reported sanctions and illicit finance control failures
Ranking Members Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have asked the U.S. Treasury and Justice Department to investigate World Liberty Financial, citing reports...
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ranking member urges SEC investigation into World Liberty Financial over USD 75 million token-backed borrowing
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, has asked the SEC to investigate whether the Trump family’s cryptocurrency...
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs minority staff release analysis warning Clarity Act would leave major illicit finance gaps in crypto markets
Minority staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs issued a national security advisory warning that the Clarity Act would e...
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs marks up Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as Warren opposes advancing bill in current form
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren’s opening remarks opposing advancement of H.R.363...
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Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approves Arabian Internet and Communications Services one for one bonus issue to double capital to SAR 2.4 billion
The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approved Arabian Internet and Communications Services Company’s plan to double its capital to SAR 2.4 billion vi...
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Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approves Maharah Human Resources capital increase to SAR 600 million through bonus share issue
The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approved Maharah Human Resources Company’s capital increase from SAR 475 million to SAR 600 million through the...
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Bank of Albania reports EUR 4.3 billion of SEPA transfers in the first six months and prepares instant payments through TIPS Clone
The Bank of Albania reported that Albania’s entry into the Single Euro Payments Area in November 2025 has reduced cross-border euro transfer costs and acc...
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U.S. Financial Services Committee chairman backs Senate-passed housing amendment cutting construction barriers and modernizing HUD programs
U.S. Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill endorsed the House amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act following its Senate passage,...
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U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and House Agriculture Committee welcome Senate Banking Committee advance of the CLARITY Act
The U.S. House Financial Services and Agriculture Committee chairs welcomed the Senate Banking Committee’s advancement of the CLARITY Act, framing it as p...
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National Bank of Angola cuts key BNA Rate by 50 bp to 17.0 %
National Bank of Angola’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the key BNA Rate by 50 bp to 17.0 % and reduced overnight lending/deposit facility rates to 18.0 %...
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Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada imposes CAD 693,742.50 penalty on Necosmart for suspicious transaction reporting and compliance failures
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada imposed a CAD 693,742.50 administrative monetary penalty on 13010431 Canada Inc., operati...
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United Kingdom's HM Treasury commissions independent review of access to face-to-face banking to inform planned intervention power
HM Treasury has commissioned an independent Access to Banking Review to assess how branch closures and the shift to digital services are affecting face-to...
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Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market updates issuance and circulation rules for real estate operations fund certificates
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has approved updated rules for the issuance and circulation of real estate operations fund...
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Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market launches consultation on electronic signature rules for capital and organized commodity market participants
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has published for consultation a draft procedure on the use of electronic signatures and el...
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North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority runs public information booth on insurance rights and consumer information
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority held an information booth on Macedonia Street as part of its educational activities. Citizens received...
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Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago schedules consultation sessions on draft payment systems bill and regulations and extends feedback deadline to June 20, 2026
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has invited public participation in consultation sessions on the draft Payment Systems and Services Bill and relat...
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Malaysia Ministry of Finance provides over MYR 5 billion in 2026 microfinance for more than 400,000 micro entrepreneurs
The Malaysia Ministry of Finance announced more than MYR 5 billion in 2026 microfinance facilities, offering loans of up to MYR 100,000 to over 400,000 mi...
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation releases study on three 2023 bank failures showing uninsured and largest depositors drove the fastest bank runs in US history
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published a staff study on the Spring 2023 failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic B...
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Bank of Italy publishes final Transition 4.0 assessment showing EUR 35 billion of tax credits boosted investment but not broad productivity gains
The Bank of Italy, together with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, published its final assessment of...
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Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market presents draft pension reform model including new pension companies and fund conversion
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market published a draft law to reform the non-state pension system and develop Ukraine’s funded p...
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Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance details EUR 500 million support package with debt relief and subsidy extensions
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined a EUR 500 million support package tied to 2025 fiscal results, including a primary surplus targ...
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National Bank of Ukraine launches consultation on money and foreign exchange market indicator rules including a noon hryvnia to euro reference rate
The National Bank of Ukraine has published draft regulatory changes on defining and disclosing money and foreign exchange market indicators, including a n...
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The Pensions Regulator launches dashboard data readiness review of 240 defined benefit and hybrid schemes
The Pensions Regulator has launched a regulatory initiative reviewing 240 private sector defined benefit and hybrid schemes’ data readiness for pensions d...
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Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan convenes We-Finance Code meeting ahead of new EBRD technical assistance programme
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan convened central banks, financial regulators and development partners under the We-Finance Code initiative to discuss suppo...
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Moroccan Insurance Authority launches fourth regional training tour for insurance intermediaries focused on liability and consumer protection
The Moroccan Insurance Authority has launched the fourth edition of its regional training tour for insurance intermediaries, starting in the Oriental regi...
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