The Central Bank of Iceland’s recent published items include a balance of payments release showing a first quarter 2026 current account deficit of ISK 32.1 billion and a weaker net external position. The page also lists Monetary Policy Committee minutes, a Financial Stability Committee statement and webcast, an update on offline card payments, and a governor’s speech.
The Central Bank of Malta found that the financial system remained resilient in 2025, supported by strong bank capital and liquidity, improved asset quality, and sound conditions in the non-bank sector. However, stronger mortgage and corporate lending increased concentration in property-related activity, while domestic bank profitability weakened and inflation remained exposed to external risks.
In a speech at the 10th Annual Macroprudential Conference, the Central Bank of Ireland said it is publishing proposals to improve evaluation of its policymaking toolkit. The bank said the changes are intended to support evidence-based, proportionate and transparent interventions that also consider effects on the wider financial system. The speech linked the move to a financial system where risks increasingly shift across banks, non-banks, borders and digital channels.
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market said it signed a protocol with BaFin to expand cooperation on capital markets supervision. New areas include investor compensation, data-driven supervision and post-trade infrastructure. The cooperation, which began in 2024, will continue through the end of 2026.
The Superintendency of the Securities Market of the Dominican Republic has launched the first edition of a plain language financial dictionary to explain key market terms in more accessible language. Presented at the Santiago Invierte: Tu Norte Financiero event, the publication aims to strengthen financial education and help the public better understand investment concepts.
The Institute of International Bankers urged the New York Department of Financial Services to adjust its proposed stablecoin rules so U.S. operations of foreign banks can compete on the same basis as domestic firms. Its recommendations cover reserve eligibility at insured and uninsured branches, equal treatment in custody and reserve services, consideration of existing federal oversight, and flexible risk and capital standards for foreign-owned issuers.
The Oman Financial Services Authority's board used its second meeting of 2026 to review April 2026 financial statements, brokerage firm registration controls, regional market linkages and oversight updates. It also assessed progress on the Capital Market Incentive Programme and first-quarter 2026 performance indicators.
The South African Reserve Bank has issued a position paper that sets out its Cash Smart Strategy and a proposed regulatory framework to preserve cash as affordable, accessible and resilient public infrastructure. The package would introduce activity-based licensing, universal service obligations, common standards and a national cash utility for key wholesale functions. The paper is not binding and will be followed by detailed proposals through formal consultation.
At a conference, the chairman of the Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority said the regulator is prioritizing capacity building and professional development to support innovation, fintech, artificial intelligence and financial inclusion in nonbank finance. He also highlighted stronger cooperation with academic and government bodies on training and financial literacy, particularly as more young people enter investment activities.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published the register of firms authorised to act as external reviewers of European Green Bonds. From 22 June 2026, those reviewers are under ESMA supervision and must comply fully with the European Green Bond Regulation, while firms in the transitional register must cease external review activities. ESMA has also set up a separate register covering firms that operated during the transitional period.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission warned of a scam in which fraudsters impersonated Nedbank Private Wealth Limited, Jersey Branch by spoofing a legitimate phone number and using the name Michael Stevens. It urged the public to verify requests only through official contact details and not to share passwords, security information or one-time passcodes. Potential targets should report the matter to the regulator, police and their bank if money has been sent.
The State Bank of Pakistan has immediately cancelled the authorization and license of Time Exchange Company Pvt. Limited. The company, including its head office and all branches, is barred from conducting any foreign exchange business.
Bank of Indonesia has launched a 2026 integrated MSME entrepreneurship transformation program to support job creation and local economic development. The initiative will run nationwide through 46 representative offices and provide end-to-end support from capacity building and business assistance to financing and export access. It will involve more than 3,000 Bank of Indonesia-assisted MSMEs and more than 1,500 empowered Islamic boarding schools.
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority has approved the offering of Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF units on Tadawul as an exchange-traded fund. The authority said investors should review the fund's terms and conditions carefully, and stressed that its approval is not an investment recommendation but a confirmation that legal requirements have been met.
In an interview published by the Bank of Spain, Governor José Luis Escrivá said a White Paper on the mortgage market and possible macroprudential lending limits will be published in the coming weeks. He said no decision on caps has been announced and warned that any such measures would be intrusive and would need highly granular calibration because of their effects on financial stability, inequality and access to home ownership.
The Central Bank of Iraq said new Governor Nizar Nasser has assumed office and toured the bank's offices and units with former governor Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq to review ongoing operations. During the visit, he called for continuity in institutional work and stronger operating efficiency to support monetary and financial stability.
The Bank of England has set out its policy positions for systemic sterling stablecoins and is consulting on a draft Code of Practice. It cut the steady-state central bank deposit backing requirement to 30% from 40% and replaced proposed holding limits with a temporary GBP 40 billion issuance guardrail per systemic stablecoin product. The framework also confirms direct redemption rights, a 24-hour redemption deadline from receipt of a full request, statutory trusts for reserves and backing assets, and a ban on issuer-paid interest to coinholders.
The European Banking Federation has asked AMLA to revise its draft standards on group-wide AML requirements and third-country branches and subsidiaries, arguing that some proposals go beyond the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation. It specifically objects to a mandatory group AML/CFT officer, seeks a workable parent undertaking model with clear authority, and wants AMLA to list third countries that restrict intra-group information sharing.
The Central Bank of Slovenia is hosting official visits by Single Supervisory Mechanism Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch and Single Resolution Board Chair Dominique Laboureix. Meetings with the governor, supervisory and resolution staff, the Bank Association of Slovenia and bank CEOs are focused on the current situation, regulation and bank resolution.
The Central Bank of the UAE signed an MoU with the Sharjah Judicial Department to improve the speed and efficiency of enforcing judicial rulings and decisions linked to the central bank’s remit. The agreement centers on electronic integration, automation and AI, alongside a joint action plan and training on financial crimes, anti-money laundering, and banking developments.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan restored the licenses of two insurance agents after the reasons for their suspension were removed under Article 111.1 of the Law on Insurance Activity.
The National Bank of Moldova said Governor Anca Dragu used a corporate governance event in Chisinau to stress that strong governance is central to risk management, sound decision-making and trust in financial institutions. She also highlighted professionalism, independent judgment and continuous education for board and oversight members as key requirements amid volatility, digitalisation and emerging risks.
The National Bank of Moldova said net foreign currency supply from individuals covered 91.1% of companies' net foreign currency demand in May 2026, up from 80.5% in April. Household net supply fell 5.0% to EUR 264.7 million, while corporate net demand fell 16.0% to EUR 290.6 million. The central bank made no interventions in the domestic foreign exchange market.
The National Bank of Moldova published May 2026 aggregated data on licensed banks’ foreign currency assets, liabilities and open foreign exchange positions. At month-end, FX assets were MDL 56.93 billion and FX liabilities were MDL 56.57 billion, with long open positions of MDL 549.6 million and short positions of MDL 189.7 million. Euro was the largest exposure on both the long and short sides.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released a joint statement after the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Committee leaders said the bipartisan bill is intended to increase housing supply, expand access to affordable housing and advance through both chambers to become law.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs said the Senate passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by 85-5. The bill is aimed at housing affordability by cutting red tape, expanding supply, lowering family costs and avoiding new federal spending. It also includes measures affecting manufactured housing, multifamily finance, private investment and large institutional investors in residential markets.
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero has issued a report based on 22 case studies showing that private financial institutions are already financing climate adaptation and resilience across sectors and markets, often with standard instruments. Nearly half of the solutions were delivered by private finance alone. The report says broader scaling will depend on supportive policy, better physical risk data, stronger corporate demand and more investable projects.
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, with British International Investment and Boston Consulting Group, has published a report on how to structure blended finance funds more efficiently in emerging markets and developing economies. Drawing on more than 40 funds, it sets out a framework for matching investor constraints with catalytic tools and sizing concessional capital to mobilize more private investment. The report covers five major investor groups managing more than USD 280 trillion in assets.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has launched a Securities Market TechSprint under Global Fintech Fest 2026 to source digital solutions for retail investor protection, market transparency and compliance. The challenge focuses on synthetic media and phishing detection, agentic compliance, multi-asset retail investing tools and simpler SME IPO documentation. Winners can receive prizes of up to INR 250,000, and shortlisted entries may be mentored through the SEBI Innovation Sandbox.
CDP has launched the Earth-Positive Economics Advisory Board to use its environmental data to identify causal links between sustainability factors and economic value. The group will focus on producing practical evidence for business, investment and policy use. A first meeting is scheduled for 25 June at London Climate Action Week 2026, with an inaugural paper due in early 2027.
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative has launched a new Forum for Insurance Transition guide for insurers and reinsurers on implementing total balance sheet transition plans. The report links underwriting and investment portfolios and translates the six Total Balance Sheet Principles into practical measures across governance, risk management, decision-making, performance management and disclosure. It also introduces "cognitive consonance" as a way to align underwriting and investment actions around a shared transition strategy.
The Czech National Bank has published its Financial Stability Report Spring 2026, with information current mainly to 31 December 2025. The release also includes supporting data tables, a chartbook, a press conference presentation and Bank Board meeting minutes.
The Czech National Bank reported that the Czech Republic’s international investment position deficit narrowed to CZK 764.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, while gross external debt rose to CZK 5,837.5 billion. The figures were heavily influenced by the January listing of a foreign subsidiary of a Czech resident on the Amsterdam stock exchange, which increased both foreign direct investment assets and liabilities. Net external debt remained negative at CZK 577.7 billion, leaving Czech residents in a net creditor position.
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that net turnover in the Taipei foreign exchange market totaled USD 940.0 billion in May 2026, with average daily turnover of USD 47.0 billion. Interbank trades made up 71.5% of activity, and NTD/USD was the largest currency pair. Foreign exchange swaps and spot transactions accounted for most trading.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warned that a fraudulent website is impersonating it through a fake FPS "Buyer Online Protection" service. The site seeks personal identification and bank account details, falsely offers a HKD 3000 reward and routes users to a fraudster posing as customer service. HKICL said it has no connection to the site and does not directly provide FPS services to individual members of the public.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-reported scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and similar fraud. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email and do not request passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Affected individuals were told to contact the relevant bank and report the case to the police.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined a Bishkek-based payment organization KGS 165,000 for breaches of Kyrgyz legislation and the bank’s regulatory requirements.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Osh regional office delivered a financial literacy lecture for residents and local officials in Osh region. It focused on fraud prevention, money muling risks, core banking products and the Tunduk mobile app’s credit self-ban function.
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands has announced its 2026 50th anniversary programme, combining commemorative events with a national financial literacy and inclusion campaign. Key events include an open day on 15 June, a governor's lecture on 17 June, and the official anniversary ceremony and gala dinner on 18 June 2026. Further event details will be released later.
The Central Bank of the Republic of China published its May 2026 financial market operations report, showing higher interbank trading volumes and broadly stable short-term funding rates. Government bond net financing fell year on year to CNY 1.22 trillion, while corporate bond net financing increased and the 10-year government bond yield ended the month at 1.71%. The renminbi strengthened against the USD and company credit bond holdings remained concentrated among the largest investors.
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands has begun procurement for a new headquarters to address growing operational, technology and security needs. The facility is planned as a modern, secure and climate-resilient site with governance oversight and sustainability features. Completion is expected in the final quarter of 2030.
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, the People's Bank of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission held their fourth liaison meeting on financial consumer and investor protection. The authorities focused on stronger cross-sector coordination, especially on online marketing of financial products, disclosure of comprehensive financing costs in personal loans, and governance of personal information in finance. They also called for continued joint work on services for older people and people with disabilities, post-death financial services and financial education.
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands announced a limited edition commemorative SBD 50 banknote for its 50th Golden Jubilee. A total of 1 million notes will be issued for general circulation and will co-circulate with existing SBD 50 notes. The note is printed on Safeguard polymer by De La Rue.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission reported the signing of coordination memorandums among the Climate Change Department, Vietnam Exchange, VSDC, the Hanoi Stock Exchange and BIDV to support operation of Vietnam’s domestic carbon exchange. The agreements cover data sharing, registration, custody, trading, settlement, supervision, disclosure and incident handling, and form part of the rollout of the exchange under Decree 29/2026/ND-CP.
The Central Bank of Egypt and the COMESA Clearing House held a workshop to promote greater use of the Regional Payment and Settlement System for cross-border payments within COMESA. The central bank said usage by Egyptian banks remains below potential despite Egypt's participation since 2017. Discussions focused on the system's benefits, barriers to adoption and related regional digital payments initiatives.
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has registered Egi Serv and Egyptian International as the first two receivables collection companies under a new regime for non-bank financial activities. After July 22, firms in those activities may not use unregistered collectors. The framework sets capital and equity thresholds, limits registered firms to collection work, requires non-cash collection methods and reporting, and allows sanctions up to deregistration.
The Financial Conduct Authority said Monevium Ltd entered special administration on 18 June 2026, with two S&W Partners LLP representatives appointed as special administrators. They will manage customer claims and seek to return funds where possible. The payment services firm remains FCA-authorised and had been operating under activity restrictions since February 2024.
The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a consultation on a draft framework for Regulatory Impact Assessments and a refreshed approach to public consultation. The proposals would formalise how it assesses domestic regulatory interventions, when it consults and how consultation is designed, without changing existing rules. Responses are due by 30 September 2026 and a formal Consultation Policy is planned afterward.
The Central Bank of Ireland is consulting on a draft framework for regulatory impact assessment and a revised approach to public consultation. The proposals do not change existing rules, but would formalize how the central bank assesses policy impacts, uses consultation, and applies proportionality, including a general 12-week consultation period. Responses are due by 30 September 2026, after which the bank plans to publish a feedback statement and a formal Consultation Policy.
The Central Bank of Russia has launched a consultation on draft recommendations for banks to stress test transition climate risks linked to the global shift away from fossil fuels. The proposals are designed to help banks assess credit portfolio resilience and identify exposed borrowers and sectors. The Bank plans to provide macro-scenarios covering a baseline with no new climate measures and a stress case with tighter policies and a faster hydrocarbon phase-out.
The Central Bank of Russia has proposed reforms to subordinated bank instruments aimed at speeding capital restoration in stress and improving investor demand. The plan would raise Additional Tier 1 write-off and conversion triggers, cap interest payments when capital ratios fall below specified thresholds, and ban systemically important credit institutions from issuing subordinated Tier 2 instruments. Other proposals include allowing restoration of written-off Additional Tier 1 nominal value, lifting the variable-rate cap to the key rate plus 10 percentage points, and replacing perpetual tenure with a 10 year minimum term.
The Central Bank of Russia’s June business survey showed the Business Climate Index fell to 1.1 points from 1.7 in May as companies became more cautious about the next three months. Price expectations declined for a fifth straight month. A first central bank survey on artificial intelligence found one in seven enterprises uses AI, led by service companies.
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has launched an anonymous survey on the usability and completeness of information on its website. Feedback from market participants, investors and other users will be used to guide priorities for optimizing and developing the commission’s digital platform.
The Central Bank of Liberia announced that Liberia will chair the AFRITAC West 2 and African Training Institute steering committees from July 2026 through June 2027. Liberia will prioritize responsive IMF-supported capacity development, regional cooperation and stronger accountability for technical assistance and training.
The Republic of Serbia Securities Commission adopted a Rulebook on Tied Agents that details operating conditions, registration procedures, fitness requirements and register maintenance, and it is due to enter into force on 27 June 2026.
The French Financial Markets Authority and the Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority joint unit has published a summary of its study on structured products. The study covers distribution, fees and performance.
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy has signed a memorandum with the Emirates Institute of Finance to cooperate on financial training, governance and compliance capacity building. The framework includes specialized programs on anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing, with a focus on risk assessment, due diligence and suspicious transaction monitoring under Financial Action Task Force standards. It also covers research exchange, professional certification and technical support.
The Swiss National Bank will lower the threshold factor for remunerating sight deposits of account holders subject to minimum reserve requirements to 13.5 from 15 from 1 August 2026. The calculation basis is unchanged, and other sight deposit account holders keep a fixed threshold. The move is meant to offset threshold increases linked to the 2024 rise in minimum reserve requirements and does not alter the monetary policy stance.
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service said asset management companies' AUM rose 7.6 percent from end-December to KRW2,355.7 trillion at end-March 2026, with the figures now calculated on a net asset value basis. First-quarter net income increased 91.2 percent quarter on quarter to KRW1.4664 trillion, driven by higher fee income and lower SG&A expenses. Even so, the share of firms reporting a net loss rose to 37.6 percent.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has published on its website Dr Kelvin Wong’s speech to the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association’s 19th Annual Conference on active stewardship and Hong Kong’s asset and wealth management role.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has revoked Bai-El Credit LLC Microcredit Company’s accounting registration certificate with effect from 18 June 2026 for violations of its regulatory legal requirements.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Jalal-Abad Regional Office fined a Kyrgyz citizen identified as S.K.Z. KGS 17,500 for conducting cash foreign currency exchange operations in Jalal-Abad Region without a National Bank license.
The Central Bank of the Philippines warned the public not to let others use their e-wallets or bank accounts for transactions that are not their own. It said account holders remain responsible for activity on their accounts and could face fraud, unauthorized transactions or liability under the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act. Users were told not to share access, to verify payment details and to report suspicious activity immediately.
The European Central Bank published research indicating that AI has already shifted US job growth away from occupations with high substitution risk, even though the overall employment effect remains uncertain. It estimates that high-risk occupations grew around 15 percentage points less than low-risk occupations between 2019 and 2025, with no significant wage-growth gap yet visible. High-risk jobs fell by more than 4% over the period, while low-risk jobs rose by 13%.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission published its first-half 2026 state budget revenue and expenditure estimates on its website. The disclosure was made under the budget transparency requirements in Article 34 of Circular 26/2026/TT-BTC.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission participated in the first OECD International Network on Financial Education Africa Network meeting and a related symposium in Cape Town. Discussions covered the new network's priorities, financial literacy, digital fraud prevention and the inclusion of vulnerable groups. The network is designed as a regional cooperation platform for African public institutions.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission warned that a prospectus circulating for UNITEL S.A.'s public share sale has not been approved and should not be used for investment decisions. It said the disclosure may amount to a very serious violation under the Securities Code and confirmed that inquiries are underway.
In a summit speech, the Bank of Ghana set out a digital asset policy stance focused on bringing the market into a trusted regulatory framework rather than banning or ignoring it. The central bank pointed to Ghana’s legal framework for virtual asset service providers, inter-agency cooperation, a dedicated Virtual Assets Department and sandbox testing. It also said digital innovation, including the eCedi, must strengthen rather than displace the cedi.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission said David McWilliams has appeared in court on 13 criminal charges over the alleged misuse of AUD 10.1 million raised for specialist disability accommodation projects. ASIC alleges the funds were diverted to unrelated investments, property, cryptocurrency and personal assets, and says none of the six linked projects were completed.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission is consulting on remaking four exchange-traded derivatives and securities relief instruments that are due to sunset in late 2026. It proposes to renew them for five years with only minor amendments and no change to their substantive effect. The measures cover Product Disclosure Statement relief, recognition of New Zealand settlement transfers, transfer rules for certain foreign securities on ASX, and substantial holding relief for securities lending.
The Bank of the Lao said its party executive committee held an expanded meeting to review first half 2026 work and discuss four draft internal documents. These covered the six-month work review, party unit building, staff and civil service management, and plans for three mass organizations. The drafts are intended to guide the committee’s future work.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is reviewing its master circulars for exchanges, clearing corporations and commodity derivatives to simplify rules and lower compliance burdens. Proposed changes include a single master circular for exchanges, a separate one for clearing corporations, fewer reports and registrations, and a roughly 50 percent reduction in the exchange circular's length. Comments on the consultation paper covering trading software and exchange technology are due by July 13, 2026.
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said Hong Kong and Fujian agreed a new co-operation package that includes helping eligible Fujian companies list and issue bonds in Hong Kong. The measures also aim to channel cross-border capital to Fujian's key industries and support Fujian enterprises going global through Hong Kong's professional and financial services. Six agreements were signed, including an MOU with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.
The Central Bank of the Philippines has warned authorized agent banks and affiliated forex corporations not to honor eight lost Bangko Sentral Registration Documents linked to KMC Solutions Hong Kong Limited's investments in Philippine companies. Replacement documents have been requested, and the lost BSRDs must not be used for foreign exchange purchases for capital repatriation or remittance of earnings.
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency used the Santiago Invierte fair to present its "House of the Future" interactive exhibit on pension savings and retirement planning. The initiative gave visitors personalized guidance on the Dominican Pension System and forms part of SIPEN's wider "Know Your Future" financial education campaign.
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency took part in ExpoMarketing PUCMM 2026 to explain the Dominican Pension System and inform attendees about their rights. It used an interactive Tu Futuro stand staffed by its user service team to engage students and the wider public.
The Central Bank of Peru reported that formal employment rose 4 percent year on year in April 2026, adding 254,000 jobs and extending growth to 25 consecutive months. Private formal employment increased 5 percent, led by services, commerce and agriculture, while real formal payroll mass rose 7.6 percent overall and 7.1 percent in the private sector.
The Central Bank of Libya has opened applications for three awards tied to the 5th Arab Conference on Savings and Financial Literacy 2026 in Tripoli. The awards cover scientific research, financial literacy initiatives and awareness content, with submissions due by 15 August 2026. Winners will be recognized at the conference closing ceremony and featured in its official proceedings and digital platforms.
Qatar Central Bank has enabled cash withdrawals and balance inquiries using tokenized HIMYAN cards through Apple Pay. Customers can use the service without a physical card at supporting ATMs across Qatar, including machines operated by other domestic banks.
The Oman Financial Services Authority reported strong growth in crowdfunding in 2025, with 243 projects financed and about OMR 19 million raised, up from 114 projects and OMR 5.9 million in 2024. Since 2022, cumulative financing reached about OMR 29.4 million across 357 projects. The market had seven active licensed platforms in 2025.
The Oman Financial Services Authority has launched the Promising Investor summer programme with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat branch, for 60 school students from across Oman. Running from 21 June to 2 July 2026, it covers budgeting, saving, investment, financial planning and risk analysis through workshops and practical simulations. Participants will also prepare personal financial plans.
The Central Bank of Syria said its governor met the head of the Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection to discuss stronger cooperation on banking oversight and governance. The talks focused on integrity, transparency, internal controls, more effective supervisory procedures and continued coordination to support accountability and anti-corruption efforts.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has licensed Boubyan Capital Investment Company to privately market 14.5 million shares of Cayman-domiciled Boubyan Islamic Financing and Income Fund 2 USD Ltd in Kuwait at USD 10 per share. The offer is limited to professional clients, with subscriptions handled by Boubyan Capital and Boubyan Bank. The license lasts one year from issuance of the authority's certificate, subject to payment of fees within one month.
The Central Bank of Egypt said Egyptian banks have adopted ISO 20022 for SWIFT messages used in interbank financial transfers from June 21, 2026. The move is intended to improve interbank settlement efficiency, enrich payment data and support more automated cross-border processing and compliance screening. It also updates Egypt's instant settlement system to align with international messaging standards.
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority said it seized 41 land and building assets in North Sumatra tied to a suspected Islamic banking crime at PT BPRS GP, as part of an ongoing investigation and asset recovery effort. The case involves alleged false bookkeeping and 35 financing facilities worth IDR 15.47 billion extended through 34 nominee borrowers between October 2019 and March 2024. The funds were allegedly diverted for personal use and to cover other troubled financing.
People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to discuss economic and financial conditions, bilateral financial cooperation and the Indonesian Finance Ministry's issuance of CNY-denominated panda bonds in China.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, said the D.C. Circuit rejected the Trump administration’s request to lift an injunction that has blocked efforts to eliminate the CFPB. She also said the courts will review a separate plan to sideline the agency by dismissing most of its remaining staff.
The Central Bank of Barbados said delayed salary payments on Friday were caused by the way some account information was submitted in payroll files. It has imposed immediate measures and twice-daily oversight, and ordered banks and credit unions to work with employers to correct payroll information and pay affected employees without charging correction-related fees. The bank also said direct deposit arrangements remain unchanged and employees do not need to use the BiMPay e-wallet to receive salaries.
The Central Bank of Peru said Peru's terms of trade rose 20.9 percent year on year in April 2026, supported by a 33 percent increase in export prices against a 10 percent rise in import prices. Export gains were led by copper, gold and fishmeal, while on a monthly basis the terms of trade fell 6.3 percent from March mainly because of higher oil prices.
The Saudi Central Bank chaired the annual meeting of the IMF AML/CFT Thematic Fund Steering Committee in Paris, bringing together donor countries, the IMF and key observer bodies. The fund supports technical assistance and capacity building for beneficiary countries, while the steering committee sets strategy, approves the annual work plan and budget, and reviews progress.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority canceled Ammar Finance and Leasing Company’s license for the off exchange securities broker activity and updated the firm’s licensed activities in its register. The company remains licensed for its other approved securities activities and must meet all legal obligations relating to the period before the decision took effect.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Al Rashid’s registration in its special register of auditors for a three-year term. The renewed registration takes effect from 7 August 2026 and may be renewed again.
The Superintendency of the Securities Market of the Dominican Republic held its second “Santiago Invierte Tu Norte Financiero” event for retail financial education, drawing more than 1,000 participants. It said Santiago represents 52% of securities custody in the northern region, or RD$17.9 billion out of RD$34 billion, and that natural persons account for 84% of regional custody.
The Reserve Bank of India has exempted fresh Non-Resident External Rupee term deposits of three years or more from cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity ratio requirements if they are mobilized between June 19, 2026 and Sept. 30, 2026. Renewed deposits are included, but transfers from Non-Resident Ordinary accounts to Non-Resident External accounts are excluded. For cash reserve ratio purposes, the exemption begins from the reporting fortnight starting July 16, 2026.
The Brazil Securities Commission accepted one of five settlement proposals reviewed at its 16 June 2026 meeting and rejected the other four. The accepted deal, with Banco Mercantil executive Felipe Lopes Boff in a possible insider trading case, includes a formal confession, BRL 400,000 in reparation and two years of trading-related compliance obligations. Rejected proposals included those involving FIAGRO RZEO CI investors and the Zero entities.
The Central Bank of the Bahamas and the Ministry of Finance have launched a tender for a Government Digital Payment System covering design, implementation and ongoing support. Bids will be evaluated on the full solution, including cost, service model, scalability and interoperability with existing systems. Clarification requests are due by 17 July 2026 and proposals by 14 August 2026.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank used an ECCB Connects episode to explain that its Agency Offices in the eight member countries support currency operations, regulatory oversight and stakeholder engagement rather than acting as commercial banks. The episode also highlights Grenada as the first country to host an ECCB Agency Office, which began operating in November 1984.
The Central Bank of Barbados said salary delays associated by some employees with BiMPay were caused by account and payment file formatting errors, not by a failure of the payment rail. Because BiMPay validates interbank payments in real time, employers must submit correctly formatted information. Since interbank transfers resumed on June 13, BiMPay has processed 126,000 transactions totaling $210 million.
The Central Bank of Aruba's first quarter 2026 Business Perception Survey showed the Business Perception Index fell 3.7 points to 104.3 as both short-term and current economic conditions weakened, although both remained above neutral. Growth expectations deteriorated, with fewer firms expecting positive growth and more expecting negative growth. At the same time, more respondents reported rising employment, profits and improved investment activity.
The Central Bank of Aruba’s first quarter 2026 Consumer Confidence Survey showed the Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.7 points to 92.7, indicating continued pessimism. Expectations worsened for the economy, jobs, government finances and household finances, while 96% of respondents expected higher prices. Purchasing power concerns also intensified, with 93% saying their income bought less than six months earlier.