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2026-10-06•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil has launched monthly indicators on collectively bargained wage adjustments in the formal private sector. The data show that past inflation remains a central reference in negotiations and that above-inflation increases are more common during periods of relatively low unemployment.
Data & statisticsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•Russia•Ministry of Finance (Russia)
The Russian Government outlined plans to require domestic foundation models in designated critical infrastructure and sensitive sectors, with a transition period for companies. It also plans to define rules for AI agents and strengthen coordinated anti-fraud, account security and penetration testing measures across state and private digital systems.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligenceCyber resilienceFraud and scams
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2026-10-06•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has registered the first five digital depositories and four digital currency exchange entities. They must comply with transaction and recordkeeping rules from registration and fully align their operations with digital currency legislation by Sept. 1, 2027.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-06•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia will issue a RUB 3 silver commemorative coin honoring the Holy Transfiguration Mirozhsky Monastery on Oct. 7, 2026. The proof quality coin contains 31.1 grams of fine silver, has a mintage of 3,000 and will be legal tender at face value.
Monetary policyOtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-06•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan received TJS 37 million in bids for a TJS 100 million credit auction at a weighted average annual rate of 7.02%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsLendingMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has withdrawn draft rules on supervisory cooperation for cross-border payment institution activities because the administrative obligations do not require a normative act. It will implement the relevant provisions through an internal act to prepare for direct application of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2055 upon Moldova’s EU accession.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsCross-border cooperationSupervisory colleges
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2026-10-06•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia processed 18.5 million payments through its real-time gross settlement and clearing systems in September 2026, with turnover of RSD 20,047.8 billion. Availability was 99.97%, while foreign exchange clearing processed EUR 452.7 million with no downtime.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructureOperational risk and resilience
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2026-10-06•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported that SEPA handles nearly eight in 10 transactions one year after the country became operationally connected. The system processed 1.2 million transfers at an estimated cost of EUR 1.3 million, saving Moldovans EUR 16.4 million compared with traditional SWIFT transfers. Average cross border euro transfer fees fell from EUR 20-150 to about EUR 1.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsCross-border payments
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2026-10-06•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia’s instant payment system processed 11.8 million payments worth RSD 155.4 billion in September, with transactions executed in an average of 1.0 second.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-06•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
Czech National Bank Deputy Governor Jan Frait urged central banks to maintain conservative policies as private and public debt expands. He warned against easing bank regulation at the expense of liquidity and sovereign risk controls and rejected the assumption that high public debt must lead to fiscal dominance.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsLiquidity risk
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2026-10-06•Türkiye•Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye rejected a claim that it ignored 130 Borsa İstanbul warnings about suspicious funds, saying the reported number was inaccurate and all notifications are assessed. The board imposed TRY 948 million in administrative fines in the first nine months of 2026 and filed criminal complaints against 174 people, including 96 over fund-related transactions.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFT
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2026-10-06•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank has named Gita Salden chair of supervision from March 1, 2027, succeeding Steven Maijoor. The supervisory board is recruiting a replacement for her current pension and insurance supervision role.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-10-06•Italy•Bank of Italy
A Bank of Italy study finds that 50.2% of Italian consumers retain traditional payment habits, combining cash and cards while making limited use of remote channels. Another 24% do not use cash, but only 14.6% are broadly integrated into the digital payment ecosystem. The study says payment policies, including those for central bank digital currencies, should account for this diversity.
ResearchPayments and payment systemsCBDCFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia outlined a path toward a potential 2029 digital euro launch after EU trilogue negotiations began in July. Adoption of the regulatory framework could enable an ECB decision and pilot projects by the end of 2026. The digital euro would complement cash, carry a holding limit and support private offline payments during connectivity disruptions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCBDCPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-06•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia outlined the path to new euro banknotes, with the ECB Governing Council expected to choose a design by year-end. The selected design will undergo security and accessibility development before a gradual rollout, for which no timetable has been set. Existing banknotes will remain legal tender indefinitely.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-06•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia found that simultaneous power and communications failures during the August storm limited critical cash and payment services, with 183 of 869 ATMs disrupted. It proposed essential services centers offering goods, offline card payments and cash access, while calling for stronger backup arrangements for communications and retail infrastructure. Households were advised to hold one week’s cash needs in small-denomination banknotes.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsOperational risk and resilienceCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-06•Finland•Bank of Finland
Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn backed meeting-by-meeting ECB rate decisions as the Middle East crisis clouds the inflation outlook and slows growth. Energy inflation has not yet spread to other prices or wages, but the risk rises as the conflict continues. Rehn also urged Finland to put its debt ratio on a sustained downward path while preserving room for technology and defence investment.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-06•Denmark•Danish Finanstilsynet
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has clarified how mortgage credit institutions and banks issuing special covered bonds may calculate the cash value of recognized property encumbrances. Institutions may use conversion price tables or outsource the calculation, but each institution remains responsible for the valuation.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationValuationOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-10-06•Global•Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change
The Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change has renewed its call for EU policymakers to implement the EU Methane Emissions Regulation without delay or dilution. The updated statement is backed by 55 investors with more than EUR 9 trillion in assets and opposes a possible one-year postponement of import monitoring, reporting and verification requirements due from January 2027.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeESGRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•Global•Institute of International Bankers
The Institute of International Bankers supported the OCC’s proposed modernization of confidential supervisory information rules but requested broader sharing permissions. Its recommendations would facilitate disclosures to foreign parent banks, home-country supervisors and service providers while preserving access for attorneys and auditors.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsDisclosuresCross-border cooperationRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•Global•World Bank
The World Bank projects Bangladesh’s economy will grow 3.4% in FY26 and FY27 as weaker investment, elevated inflation and financial sector vulnerabilities constrain activity. Nonperforming loans reached 33.2% in June 2026, while poverty increased and revenue remained low at 8.3% of GDP. Better targeted social protection and faster reforms could support poverty reduction and lift growth to 3.9% in FY28.
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskAsset qualityArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-06•Global•World Bank
The World Bank Group estimates that targeted reforms could lift North Macedonia’s annual growth to 3.8 percent and create 53,000 additional jobs by 2050. Priorities include stronger governance and competition, faster technology and energy efficiency investment, and measures to improve skills and labor force participation.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCorporate governanceCompetition and market structure
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2026-10-06•Global•World Bank
The World Bank projects India’s economy to grow 7.1% in FY27, supported by domestic demand and exports, while warning of elevated external risks. It calls for stronger infrastructure, workforce skills and business conditions to broaden AI adoption, alongside clear rules for data security and privacy.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceData protectionFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•Global•World Bank
The World Bank projects a 2.1% contraction across MENAAP in 2026, with the Strait of Hormuz closure driving a 4.3% average contraction in Gulf Cooperation Council economies. Growth excluding Iran could rebound to 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict subsides by the end of 2026. Artificial intelligence could raise productivity in 13% to 20% of regional jobs, but skills, infrastructure, data and private sector gaps must be addressed.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceGeopolitical riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•Global•World Bank
The World Bank raised its Sri Lanka growth forecast to 4.4% for 2026 but expects growth to ease to 4.2% in 2027 as the post-crisis rebound fades. It called for a shift toward private investment, exports and productivity, with agribusiness reforms focused on trade policy, infrastructure, public spending, land tenure and access to finance.
ResearchMacroprudential policy and toolsClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•Uzbekistan•Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan has received ISO 37002:2021 certification for its whistleblowing management system, including its reporting, protection and investigation arrangements.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingWhistleblowing
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2026-10-06•Oman•Central Bank of Oman
The Central Bank of Oman launched an annual research symposium to strengthen the use of economic analysis in monetary and financial policy. Initial research focused on U.S. interest rate transmission under the rial’s dollar peg, domestic shock propagation and the impact of oil price volatility on foreign reserves.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-06•Middle East•Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank and Brunei discussed implementing their 2026–2028 engagement framework through projects supporting Islamic finance, food security, small and medium-sized enterprises and economic diversification. Priorities include expanding access to finance, using Sukuk and strengthening Awqaf governance and investment.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financingFinancial inclusionESG
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2026-10-06•Middle East•Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank Group will launch a 2026–2030 partnership strategy for Indonesia with an indicative envelope of about USD 2.56 billion. It will prioritize infrastructure, industrial development, resilience, health, education and skills, while supporting future operations and wider financial cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationLendingFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•Middle East•Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank Group and Brunei Darussalam launched their first Country Engagement Framework, covering 2026–2028. A joint steering committee and three working groups will develop projects focused on economic diversification and sustainable long-term development.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•Middle East•Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank Group has launched its first Country Engagement Framework with Brunei Darussalam for 2026–2028. The framework aligns with Wawasan Brunei 2035 and targets economic diversification, private sector development, Islamic finance and sustainable growth.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial inclusionSME financing
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2026-10-06•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority and market institutions will hold a Financial Awareness Camp from Oct. 8-10 for Omani youth. The program will combine investment and financial planning instruction with simulations, case studies and direct engagement with market specialists.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•France•Bank of France
The Bank of France hosted a seminar for 12 African central banks on macroprudential policy, financial stability risks and data quality, including simulations of the countercyclical buffer and borrower-based measures.
Policy & regulationCooperationMacroprudential policy and toolsStress testingClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-06•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE reported that gross credit grew 2.6% in August 2026 to AED 2,871.4 billion, led by lending to individuals and companies. The monetary base rose 4.2%, while banking assets and deposits increased 1.3% and 0.7%, respectively.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission announced approval of rules governing the planned credit union asset manager and full-time auditor appointments. The framework sets eligible assets and objective pricing requirements, while requiring full-time auditors at most credit unions with at least KRW 300 billion in assets. The rules take effect on Oct. 22, 2026, with nonperforming loan purchases expected from November 2026 or later.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAsset qualityAuditingCorporate governance
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has set supervisory expectations for the authorization and ongoing oversight of private equity-backed insurers and reinsurers. National supervisors should scrutinize capital extraction, complex and debt-funded ownership structures, alternative asset exposure, reinsurance risk and governance conflicts. The statement follows EIOPA’s earlier consultation and seeks consistent risk-based supervision across the European Union.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCorporate governanceCapital adequacyLiquidity risk
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank finds that firms in AI intensive sectors increasingly use market based debt financing and carry less leverage than other firms. Their investment may therefore be less sensitive to bank lending and cash flow channels, but more exposed to longer term market rates. Deeper European capital markets could improve access to funding and channel more savings into European AI investment.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket development
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Central Bank
A European Central Bank Occasional Paper finds that no single institutional model ensures effective macroprudential policy across the EU. Clear decision making powers, operational independence and strong coordination matter more than organizational form. Borrower-based measures face greater political, legal and data constraints than capital measures.
ResearchMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskCapital adequacy
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2026-10-06•Zimbabwe•Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe reported annual ZiG inflation of 3.7% in September and cut the policy rate to 27.5%. Foreign currency reserves reached about USD 2 billion, while the exchange rate remained stable and all quantitative targets under the IMF Staff Monitored Programme were met. Progress toward a conditions based mono currency transition increased to 54.9%, without signaling an immediate change.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-06•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore reported that iPOST has supported more than 400 Singaporean financial sector professionals since 2016. Two-thirds of postings exceeded one year, and 70% were in Asia.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingOther
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2026-10-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia agreed to expand cooperation on compliant cross-border stablecoin use cases, digital money and cross-border cyber resilience. They will also pursue stronger payment and securities infrastructure links, greater local currency use and closer collaboration on Islamic finance and trade finance access.
Policy & regulationCooperationStablecoinsTokenizationCross-border payments
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2026-10-06•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan advised investors to verify brokers against its official register before transferring funds or sharing personal or payment data. Investors should confirm the firm’s identity, active license and authorized services, while treating foreign licenses and promises of guaranteed or risk-free returns with caution.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-10-06•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s banking sector recorded a 1.7% rise in loans to the economy to KZT 42.8 trillion in August, led by business credit growth. The NPL90+ ratio declined to 4.0%, while capital ratios remained above regulatory requirements. Resident deposits fell 1.5% and year-to-date net profit declined 13.6% to KZT 1.61 trillion.
Data & statisticsAsset qualityCapital adequacyLiquidity risk
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2026-10-06•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator reported that insurance premiums rose 11.8% year over year to KZT 1.24 trillion in the first eight months of 2026, while claims increased 28.9% to KZT 363.5 billion. Assets reached KZT 4.6 trillion, but the sector recorded a KZT 1.5 billion loss in August. Contract volumes fell 31.7%, mainly after commission limits contributed to a sharp decline in accident insurance contracts linked to bank lending.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator reported that equity market capitalization rose 5.3% in August to KZT 50.2 trillion, while the KASE Index gained 4%. Government securities turnover increased 16.4% to KZT 1.2 trillion, but corporate bond turnover fell 76% to KZT 312.4 billion. Investment fund assets declined 3.7% because of negative portfolio revaluations.
Data & statisticsSecurities offerings and listingsMarket developmentActivity and performance reporting
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2026-10-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission issued a caution-level phishing alert and began a monthlong response period after financial sector data leaks. Financial companies must strengthen fraud monitoring, identity checks, customer support and suspicious activity sharing. No related customer fund losses have been confirmed, but consumers were warned about tailored loan and compensation scams using leaked information.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scamsKYC
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2026-10-06•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission held a lecture for economics students on capital markets investment basics and investor resilience. The event forms part of its World Investor Week 2026 financial education program.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionMarket development
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2026-10-06•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine has presented the first draft of a broader Corporate Governance Code aligned with updated OECD principles. It would apply comply or explain recommendations to listed companies and other public interest entities, while adding sustainability and long-term value as a new section. The Commission plans to strengthen the draft’s board independence provision before public discussion in November and approval before Christmas.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governanceDisclosuresESG
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2026-10-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission reported that securities industry pretax net profit rose 21% to HKD 51.7 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by record transaction value and lower costs. Active clients increased 10% to 5.7 million, while outstanding margin loans climbed 28% to HKD 276.3 billion.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-10-06•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austrian Financial Market Authority called for completion of the banking union, deeper capital markets integration and the removal of national barriers to strengthen Europe’s resilience and competitiveness. It also urged a broader approach to resilience covering cyber, technology and geopolitical risks. Oliver Schütz will succeed Helmut Ettl when Ettl moves to the International Monetary Fund on Nov. 1, 2026.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskCyber resilienceArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-06•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has warned against 30 unauthorized investment operators, including clone firms and platforms promoting AI or automated trading. The additions bring the number of operators flagged for suspected investment fraud in 2026 to 227. Consumers should verify authorization in the authority’s company register before transferring funds.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank Executive Board member Philip R. Lane said the energy shock remains the main driver of interest rate policy, although uncertain pass-through limits conclusions from the ECB’s scenarios. Higher long-term yields could slow growth and inflation, while fiscal support should be targeted to avoid adding to price pressures.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•Armenia•Ministry of Finance (Armenia)
Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan outlined existing state support for private companies issuing local securities and obtaining credit ratings. He also emphasized longer public finance planning horizons and stronger accounting and auditing standards as foundations for attracting investors.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAccounting and financial reportingAuditingCredit ratings
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2026-10-06•Brunei Darussalam•Ministry of Finance (Brunei Darussalam)
The Brunei Darussalam Ministry of Finance reported the launch of a medium-term Country Engagement Framework with the Islamic Development Bank. It will guide cooperation in Islamic finance, capacity building, food security, small business development and economic diversification in support of Wawasan Brunei 2035.
Policy & regulationCooperationSME financingFinancial inclusionCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-06•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspended Gimex LLC’s exchange bureau license from Oct. 6 through Oct. 15, 2026, for violations of Kyrgyz law and central bank regulations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCompliance
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2026-10-06•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator reviewed 14,700 complaints in August 2026 and imposed 11 fines totaling KZT 5.6 million, alongside four written orders and four recommendatory supervisory measures. It also reported KZT 215 billion of refinancing for 33,300 mortgages and KZT 101.2 billion of additional support for 10,600 socially vulnerable borrowers as of Sept. 1.
SupervisionInterventionsComplaints and dispute resolutionConsumer and investor protectionRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission will accept second-round Youth Future Savings Account applications from Oct. 7 to 16, 2026. The three-year product offers government matching of 6% or 12% on monthly contributions of up to KRW 500,000 and an interest tax exemption. The round also gives Youth Leap Account holders another opportunity to switch products.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority reported that equity funds, mixed assets funds and the Default Investment Strategy achieved long-term annualized net returns of 5.1%, 4.7% and 7.1%, respectively, above annualized inflation of 1.8%. It urged members to avoid market timing and select investments according to their circumstances, risk tolerance, fees and performance over different periods.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-06•Uzbekistan•Ministry of Finance (Republic of Uzbekistan)
The Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Asian Development Bank discussed potential cooperation on semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. They also considered expanding private-sector participation in infrastructure and socioeconomic projects through public-private partnerships.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceMarket development
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2026-10-06•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking court approval of a consent judgment requiring former Western Asset co-chief investment officer Stephen Kenneth Leech II to pay a USD 3 million penalty and accept officer-and-director, associational and antifraud restrictions. The SEC alleged that he delayed trade allocations to direct first-day gains to favored portfolios and losses to disfavored portfolios.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuseComplianceCorporate governance
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2026-10-06•Paraguay•Central Bank of Paraguay
Central Bank of Paraguay President Carlos Carvallo will chair the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from Oct. 12 to 17. He is the first Paraguayan official to hold the role in more than 70 years of the country’s participation in the institutions.
OtherFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-06•Uruguay•Ministry of Economy & Finance (Uruguay)
Uruguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance published September 2026 retail price data from 749 establishments covering 207 product and brand variants. Prices rose for 128 variants by an average of 2.52%, fell for 69 by an average of 1.90% and were unchanged for six.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingData management
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2026-10-06•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay will hold its 15th Central Banking Law Conference on Oct. 20-21, focusing on regulatory sandboxes, virtual assets, financial consumer protection and cybersecurity.
OtherRegulatory sandboxConsumer and investor protectionCyber resilience
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission has opened membership applications for the Energy Transition Investment Council and its public financial institutions coordination subgroup. The council will advise on aligning EU policy and funding with investor needs, while the subgroup will coordinate public institutions to support capital flows into clean energy projects. Applications close on Nov. 4, 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeESGMarket development
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2026-10-06•Puerto Rico•Financial Oversight & Management Board (Puerto Rico)
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico revoked approval of a USD 5.9 billion, 10-year temporary power generation contract after finding that it had changed following review. The board referred alleged fraud and forgery to federal law enforcement and reiterated that government contracting parties are responsible for vetting counterparties.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsProcurementFraud and scamsCompetition and market structure
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2026-10-06•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has warned that Custody Life Bermuda falsely claims to be a licensed and regulated class IILT digital life insurer. The company is not registered or licensed by the authority and has been added to its warning list.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-06•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Otto Lobo said the regulator will begin testing AI assisted, data driven supervision by the end of 2026. He also highlighted its Tokenization Working Group, which brings together internal departments and market participants to develop tokenization initiatives.
SupervisionInnovation & testingArtificial intelligenceTokenizationBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-06•New Zealand•New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has warned investors about increasingly sophisticated online scams involving deepfakes, fake endorsements and social media investment groups. Investing platforms indicate that New Zealanders have lost about NZD 25 million since June 2025 through a pump and dump scheme previously flagged by the regulator.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission reported that three-day sales of the second Public Participation Growth Fund reached KRW 299.64 billion, or 49.94% of its KRW 600 billion target. Effective Oct. 6, banks may raise online allocations from 40% to 60%, while securities firms may increase them from 60% to as much as 80%. The 50% lower-income investor allocation remains through Oct. 7.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protectionMarket development
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2026-10-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission directed all financial firms to complete and report comprehensive cybersecurity reviews following reported intrusions. Firms must tighten external access, authentication and threat detection, apply shared attack intelligence, and protect and compensate affected consumers. The authorities will strengthen sectorwide monitoring and may take strict action where known risks are not addressed.
SupervisionInterventionsCyber resilienceData protectionArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-06•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
Thailand’s Office of Insurance Commission completed two cyber exercises involving 67 life and nonlife insurers. The simulations tested incident response and regulatory coordination against increasingly complex threats involving AI, external providers and interconnected digital systems.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCyber resilienceArtificial intelligenceOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-10-06•South Korea•Bank of Korea
Korea’s official foreign reserves fell by USD 1.7 billion in September to USD 440.6 billion. Securities accounted for USD 386 billion, or 87.6% of the total.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskCurrency and cash managementMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-06•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s latest systemic issues report emphasizes maintaining customer information and using complaints to identify broader problems early. Its systemic work benefited more than 390,000 consumers and small businesses and secured AUD 1.2 million in remediation during the second half of the 2025-26 financial year.
ResearchComplaints and dispute resolutionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-06•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia has summarized 73 submissions to its review of payments system regulation as it determines which policy issues to prioritize. It plans to publish its regulatory priorities by the end of 2026 and begin further consultation from mid-2027.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesPayments and payment systemsFinancial stability and systemic riskCompetition and market structure
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2026-10-05•Dominican Republic•Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
The Dominican Republic Superintendency of Banks launched an employee volunteer program covering education, climate action and social inclusion. Activities will include financial literacy, environmental restoration and support for vulnerable groups. An internal survey found that 99% of employees supported formalizing the initiative.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingFinancial inclusionClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-10-05•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency and pension fund administrators provided guidance to 3,832 visitors at the 2026 Santo Domingo International Book Fair. The main inquiries covered pension fund affiliation, individual account balances and the use of supplementary pension plans to save for a first home.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-05•Paraguay•Central Bank of Paraguay
The Central Bank of Paraguay unveiled a redesigned family of six guaraní banknotes with enhanced security, tactile identification and progressively increasing sizes. The notes will enter circulation gradually and coexist with existing banknotes, which will remain valid until their natural replacement.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsCurrency and cash managementFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-05•Caribbean•CARICOM
The Caribbean Community called for decisions from a special ministerial agriculture meeting to move into implementation and deliver tangible benefits for farmers and fishers. Ministers addressed regional food imports, food safety, agricultural inputs and health, the blue and green economy, and youth participation.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-10-05•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
Central Bank of Uruguay Vice President Ana Claudia de los Heros called for stronger practical financial skills as digital services expand, particularly to help users identify fraud and avoid excessive debt. She highlighted persistent demographic gaps and the central bank’s education, training and decision support initiatives.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-05•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay has set out a four-pillar strategy to deepen financial intermediation in domestic currency, with further reductions in dollarization needed particularly in deposits. A notification effective Oct. 1 warns savers that exchange rate movements can change the domestic purchasing power of foreign currency deposits even when their stated balance is unchanged.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-10-05•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has released the quarterly financial return templates for the period ended Sept. 30, 2026. No specified catastrophe events are reportable, although affected insurers may disclose significant losses or material developments in the Catastrophe Exposure schedule.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-05•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority and the Bermuda Stock Exchange launched Bermuda’s World Investor Week 2026 activities, focused on investor resilience, digital deception and scam awareness. The Authority will hold a public webinar on Oct. 8 covering long-term financial decision-making in a digital environment.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-10-05•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation updated the September 30, 2026, Call Report instructions for the lower 8% community bank leverage ratio and revised reciprocal and custodial deposit treatment. No new data items were added, and eligible institutions may use a transitional reporting approach for custodial deposits. Institutions may also file on the next business day when a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reportingCapital adequacy
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2026-10-05•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services has opened registration for a free, fully online insurance diploma. The 120-hour program covers insurance fundamentals, regulation, operations and protection tools, with registration available from Oct. 5 to Oct. 26, 2026.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionRisk management
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2026-10-05•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission will require securitization companies to report credit operations monthly to the Central Bank of Brazil’s Credit Information System. The rules also refine existing FIDC administrator reporting and allow FIDC managers to consult system data for credit risk assessments. They take effect on Nov. 1, 2026, with a 12-month adaptation period only for securitization companies.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecuritizationRegulatory reportingCredit risk
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2026-10-05•Argentina•Central Bank of Argentina
Central Bank of Argentina Vice President Vladimir Werning discussed the shift from domestic savings to investment during World Investor Week 2026. The presentation covered sustainability, financing disincentives and reforms, and the impact of shocks on the pace of normalization.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-05•Uganda•Uganda Capital Markets Authority
The Uganda Capital Markets Authority has approved the local promotion and distribution of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE’s Nigerian IPO through authorized Ugandan intermediaries. SBG Securities Uganda Limited is currently the only approved distributor. The authority has not endorsed the investment or reviewed the Nigerian prospectus.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listingsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-05•Morocco•Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)
The Moroccan Insurance Authority is hosting Kenya’s Insurance Regulatory Authority for a working program focused on risk based AML and CFT supervision. The discussions also cover supervisory tools, financial inclusion and microinsurance.
SupervisionCooperationAML and CFTFinancial inclusionCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-05•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority reported that Mounir Moulay Youssef Debbarh reduced his Cartier Saada stake below 5% to 4.95% and intends to continue selling shares during the following six months.
SupervisionRegulatory reportingDisclosures
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2026-10-05•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
The Saudi Capital Market Authority has approved Almasane Alkobra Mining Company’s SAR 680 million rights issue. The company will determine the subscription price and number of shares after its extraordinary general assembly meeting, with the prospectus to be published later.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listingsDisclosures
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2026-10-05•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde authorized Banco Interatlântico to change its name to Caixa Geral de Depósitos Cabo Verde after finding that the new name met applicable legal standards.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsDisclosuresConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-05•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority participated in an OECD meeting on financial education policy and citizens’ financial resilience. Discussions covered financial literacy research, responsible borrowing, implementation of national strategies and the use of social media for financial education.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-05•Albania•Bank of Albania
Bank of Albania First Deputy Governor Holta Zaçaj highlighted SEPA membership and TIPS Clone as central to lowering remittance costs and expanding formal digital payments. Electronic payments supported by instant payment infrastructure could generate annual savings of up to ALL 38.7 billion, equivalent to about 1.5% of gross domestic product.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructureCross-border payments
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2026-10-05•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has begun drafting rules for recovery and redemption plans required from electronic money token issuers under the 2026 crypto-asset market law. The framework will govern the plans’ format, content, review and updating, as well as the conditions for their implementation.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsStablecoins
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2026-10-05•Kenya•Kenya Capital Markets Authority
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority has approved a prospectus allowing eligible Kenyan investors to participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals initial public offering through global depository receipts. The receipts are expected to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange after a successful fundraising, allocation of underlying shares and Nigerian regulatory approval.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listingsClient asset custody and safekeepingMarket development
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2026-10-05•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Josh Hawley have sought information from six major insurers about rising rates of homeowners and auto claims closed without payment. Citing reported no-payment rates above 44% and sharply higher premiums, they requested responses by Oct. 16, 2026.
OtherClaims managementConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-05•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Conduct Authority Director Jon Relleen reviewed around 30 completed capital markets workstreams spanning listings, public offers, market transparency, private share trading and post-trade rules. Further reforms are planned, including an equity consolidated tape provider in 2027. The FCA and Bank of England will publish a joint wholesale tokenisation roadmap in the coming weeks, covering areas including prudential treatment, custody and market infrastructure.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesSecuritizationTokenizationArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-05•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has expanded its e-Devlet insurance service to include claims documents, fault ratios, current and historical policy details, and renewal alerts.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClaims management
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2026-10-05•Dominican Republic•Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic invited bids to supply and install a certified seismic monitoring system using high precision accelerometers, with offers due on Nov. 23, 2026.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-10-05•Paraguay•Central Bank of Paraguay
The Central Bank of Paraguay has instructed policyholders affected by the October 3 severe weather event to file insurance claims by October 6. Claimants should verify coverage, document all damage before repairs or moving property, and provide the insurer with the required policy, incident and identification details.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClaims managementComplaints and dispute resolution