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2026-10-05•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's financial market regulator has outlined phased risk management and internal control requirements for microfinance organizations following rapid sector growth and uneven supervisory practices. The framework requires formal risk procedures, annual self-assessments, management reporting and a three-lines-of-defense model, with proportionate organizational requirements. Higher-funded organizations have been subject to the rules since July 1, 2026, while other microfinance organizations must comply from Jan. 1, 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRisk managementAuditingCompliance
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2026-10-05•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has finalized principles-based conflict-of-interest and streamlined disclosure rules for credit rating agencies, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Prudential reporting changes effective Oct. 2, 2026, consolidate forms B180 and B120 into form B110 for all authorized firms. Crypto and Investment Token proposals have been deferred for further consideration.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit ratingsRegulatory reportingCapital adequacy
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2026-10-05•New Zealand•Treasury (New Zealand)
The New Zealand Treasury sees gradual economic strengthening as business confidence holds, employment firms and exports benefit from resilient global demand. Easing food inflation and flat rents should support households, but higher fuel costs, global uncertainty and rising bond yields remain material risks.
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket risk and volatilityMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-05•Mongolia•Central Bank of Mongolia
The Bank of Mongolia and the Southeast Asian Central Banks Research and Training Centre are training 41 central bank professionals from 12 countries in modern data analytics. The program covers visualization, nontraditional data, machine learning, artificial intelligence and natural language processing for policymaking.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingArtificial intelligenceRegtech and suptechData management
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2026-10-05•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR and the World Bank Group discussed financial sector development assistance, with a focus on supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The central bank also acknowledged previous technical and financial support and addressed continued cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationSME financingFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-05•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India launched an investor education campaign focused on informed investing, platform verification and fraud prevention. It also introduced a program to certify campus-based trainers and established a verified WhatsApp channel for investor information.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-05•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has opened a Chandigarh local office covering Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The office will support investor grievance resolution, financial literacy and engagement with issuers under the regulator’s Northern Regional Office.
Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureConsumer and investor protectionSME financingMarket development
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2026-10-05•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted no-action relief for designated contract markets to convert existing perpetual-style broad-based security index futures into true perpetual futures by removing expiration dates. Conversions require participant feedback, advance notice and exit opportunities, risk disclosures, regulatory filings and certification of compliance, with the relief expiring Oct. 20, 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket developmentMarket infrastructureRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-05•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury removed 125 individuals and entities from sanctions lists and updated 22 entries. The changes address deceased individuals, defunct companies and inadequate or outdated identifying information, with the updates intended to reduce false positive screening matches and manual compliance reviews.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-05•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board approved Isabella Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Grand River Commerce, the related bank merger and the operation of branches at Grand River Bank’s locations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMergers and acquisitions
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2026-10-04•Madagascar•Central Bank of Madagascar
The Central Bank of Madagascar has expanded university collaboration through training, professional placements and field research on the future of Malagasy currency. The program covers 67 EMIT Fianarantsoa students and groups of 40 University of Antananarivo students per session.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-04•Türkiye•Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye rejected claims that Investor Compensation Center asset protections were first introduced in July 2026, noting that they have been included in legislation since 2012 and related regulations since 2013.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-04•Bahrain•Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain selected 15 Bahraini graduates for the second GP15 Graduate Development Program cohort after receiving more applications than for its inaugural intake. The program provides practical experience, project assignments, workshops, field visits and access to industry figures.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentOther
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2026-10-04•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
SAIDAL Spa received a one month extension to publish its financial information for the first half of 2026.
SupervisionRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-04•Global•OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has outlined four possible futures for gold, driven by stronger central bank demand, digitalisation, resource nationalism and illicit finance. It finds that official demand has become a key influence on prices, while tokenised gold could expand access but introduces operational and redemption risks. Data gaps and poorly targeted action against artisanal mining could impede efforts to combat illicit flows and promote responsible sourcing.
ResearchAML and CFTStablecoinsMarket risk and volatility
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2026-10-04•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority renewed Abdullah Marwan Abdulhamid Al-Essa’s auditor registration for a renewable three-year term from Nov. 7, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsAuditing
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2026-10-04•Morocco•Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)
Morocco’s Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare is participating in regional discussions on digital transformation, emerging risks, parametric insurance, artificial intelligence and new risk transfer instruments. It also met with the Central Bank of Jordan under their existing cooperation framework.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceCross-border cooperationRisk management
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2026-10-04•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
Central Bank of Egypt Governor Hassan Abdalla called for 10% of African banking liquidity and 5% of international reserves to be invested within Africa. He also advocated local currency trade settlement, an African credit rating agency and lower cross-border barriers to deepen financial integration and improve access to capital.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCross-border paymentsCross-border cooperationMarket development
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2026-10-04•Syria•Central Bank of Syria
The Central Bank of Syria and the US Treasury discussed measurable steps to rehabilitate Syria’s banking sector and reconnect it to the global financial system. Priorities include payment infrastructure, anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing controls, regulatory reform and the restoration of correspondent banking relationships. The Syrian delegation also discussed international payment channels with JPMorgan.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border paymentsAML and CFTPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-04•Asia•ASEAN
ASEAN ministers will focus on energy emergency preparedness, power grid connectivity and investment at meetings hosted by the Philippines from Oct. 5 to 9. Priorities include operationalizing the Enhanced ASEAN Power Grid agreement, preparing the regional petroleum security framework and implementing the 2026–2030 energy cooperation plan.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-10-04•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has directed capital markets, insurance and non-bank financing institutions to apply updated customer due diligence procedures and revise their internal controls. Firms must strengthen identity verification, transaction monitoring, risk documentation and compliance with targeted financial sanctions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTBeneficial ownershipKYC
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2026-10-04•Qatar•Qatar Financial Markets Authority
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority and National Cyber Security Agency introduced sector specific cybersecurity controls and a compliance certification program for regulated entities. Certification will cover both the National Information Assurance Standard and the supplementary controls.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCyber resilienceCompliance
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2026-10-04•Qatar•Qatar Financial Markets Authority
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority and QFCRA held a World Investor Week workshop focused on financial literacy, informed investing and investor protection.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-04•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority will launch a one-stop eMPF account enquiry service on Oct. 5. Scheme members and eligible representatives will be able to request trustee and scheme names, account numbers and balances, subject to identity, authorization or estate-document checks.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsKYCClient asset custody and safekeepingCompliance
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2026-10-03•Venezuela•Central Bank of Venezuela
The Central Bank of Venezuela reported monthly inflation of 8.4% in September 2026, alongside easing exchange rate and price pressures.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskForeign exchange policy and marketsMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-03•Barbados•Central Bank of Barbados
The Central Bank of Barbados is recruiting a Senior Auditor I to conduct and supervise assurance and advisory engagements. Applicants need a relevant degree or professional qualification and at least three years of auditing experience. Applications are due by Oct. 16, 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentAuditing
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2026-10-03•Europe•Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Vice-Chair Juan Manuel Vega Serrano discussed the authority's work to build a more coordinated European Union response to financial crime. His remarks formed part of a panel examining the evolution of organized crime across Latin America, Spain and the European Union.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-03•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority reported that insurance firm investments rose 16.2% year over year to OMR 903.3 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026. National firms held nearly two-thirds of the total, while both national and foreign firms kept most of their investments in Oman. The four largest firms accounted for about 44% of sector investments.
Data & statisticsAsset qualityRegulatory reportingFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-03•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has licensed Watani Investment Company to privately market 3 million shares in a Cayman Islands leasing and finance fund to professional clients in Kuwait. Shares will be offered at KWD 100 each, with a one-time subscription commission of up to 2.25%, and the license will run for one year from certificate issuance.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-10-03•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has authorized Watani Investment Company to privately market up to 50 million shares in the Cayman Islands-based Leasing and Finance Fund 52 Limited to professional clients in Kuwait. Shares are priced at USD 10, with a one-time subscription commission of up to 2.25%, and the license will run for one year after certification and fee payment.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-10-03•Morocco•Central Bank of Morocco
The Central Bank of Morocco and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates signed two agreements covering banking supervision, Islamic finance and cross-border payment infrastructure. They will explore links between payment and messaging systems, mutual card acceptance and the use of central bank digital currencies, while also cooperating on virtual asset regulation and consumer protection.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border paymentsPayments and payment systemsCBDC
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2026-10-03•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE and Bank Al-Maghrib signed two agreements covering banking supervision, Islamic finance and cross-border payment connectivity. They will exchange supervisory information and explore links between instant payment platforms, card switches and messaging systems, alongside potential CBDC uses and cooperation on virtual-asset regulation.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systemsCBDC
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2026-10-03•Albania•Bank of Albania
In graduation remarks at the Mediterranean University of Albania, the Bank of Albania urged graduates to build their careers around continuous learning, trust, integrity and initiative. It also highlighted dialogue with academia and financial education as ways to connect young professionals’ skills with Albania’s development needs.
Financial literacy & educationOther
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2026-10-03•Turkmenistan•Ministry of Finance (Turkmenistan)
Turkmenistan's Ministry of Finance reported 6.3% GDP growth for the first nine months of 2026, with budget revenue and expenditure reaching 100.1% and 97.2% of plan, respectively. President Serdar Berdimuhamedow directed officials to sustain growth and accelerate preparation of the 2027 State Budget.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-10-03•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 honored former agency and National Bank employees at a meeting in Almaty. Agency Chair Madina Abylkassymova highlighted institutional memory and knowledge transfer as foundations for the financial system’s continued development.
Other
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2026-10-03•Kyrgyzstan•Ministry of Finance (Kyrgyzstan)
The Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Finance and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank signed a framework agreement for a 2026–2028 financing plan. Funding would be mobilized in stages as priority projects meet readiness, review and approval requirements, while Kyrgyzstan also proposed an Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank office in Bishkek.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-02•Bermuda•Ministry of Finance (Bermuda)
Bermuda's Ministry of Finance reported a preliminary fiscal 2025/26 surplus of BMD 169.6 million, BMD 126.3 million above budget, as corporate income tax receipts exceeded estimates. Pump prices have been frozen at March 2026 levels, and further tax reductions and cost of living relief are due to be announced in November.
Data & statisticsAccounting and financial reportingRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-02•Mexico•Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico)
Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has moved the Vulnerable Activities certification process from 2026 to 2027 following updates to the applicable anti-money laundering framework. The Financial Intelligence Unit will publish the requirements, stages and timetable for the process.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAML and CFT
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2026-10-02•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced three U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund investments in critical minerals, community energy hubs and battery storage. The package includes a mining investment platform and financing for DTEK’s 200 megawatt and 400 megawatt-hour storage system across six sites.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-02•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
Argentina Securities Commission Vice Chair Sonia Salvatierra outlined the regulator’s nationwide financial education plan at an inaugural youth finance event attended by more than 100 students. The program covered capital markets, investment fundamentals and the distinction between investing and gambling.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-02•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
Argentina Securities Commission Chairman Roberto E. Silva emphasized public-private dialogue as a means of developing the country’s capital markets. He called for broader financing alternatives and a more transparent, dynamic and deeper market.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-02•Saudi Arabia•Ministry of Finance (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance reported that GCC finance ministers adopted a progress report on the Gulf Common Market and reviewed the GCC Customs Union. Mohammed Aljadaan also joined regional counterparts and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss economic resilience to geopolitical shocks.
Policy & regulationCooperationGeopolitical riskMacroprudential policy and toolsCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-02•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's CONDUSEF warned that unknown parties are impersonating Hexágono Capital to offer loans and demand advance payments through a fraudulent website, social media and WhatsApp. Consumers should reject upfront payment requests, verify providers in CONDUSEF’s registry and use institutions’ official contact channels.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-02•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s CONDUSEF has identified possible impersonation of KARIX in offers of mortgage loans requiring advance payments. Consumers should reject upfront payment requests and verify the institution’s details through official channels and the SIPRES registry.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-10-02•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren said the economy added 29,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose. She cited average monthly job growth of 33,000 since January 2025, slowing paycheck growth and a 0.7% decline in real wages.
Other
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2026-10-02•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency, AFP Popular and Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University have opened the fifth RITA pension education cohort for 80 professionals in Santo Domingo and Santiago. The program, which has trained 150 professionals to date, covers regulation, investment, workers and savings to improve pension fund administrator employees’ guidance to members.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsComplianceConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-02•Bermuda•Ministry of Finance (Bermuda)
Bermuda has strengthened its investment residency program by requiring a minimum BD$25,000 charitable donation, enhanced applicant documentation and risk-based compliance checks. The framework also introduces a BD$10,000 administration fee and greater information sharing, while preserving certificates issued under previous rules.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFT
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2026-10-02•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission will begin its 2026 World Investor Week program on Oct. 5, focusing on financial literacy, inclusion and investor protection. Sessions will address investor experiences, risk management and informed decision making during periods of market volatility.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusionMarket risk and volatility
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2026-10-02•Ghana•Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana
The Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on draft 2026 guidelines for securities industry data reporting service providers.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reportingData managementMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-02•United States•U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice charged four people and announced six arrests in the United States and France over an alleged Hamas financing network. The network allegedly raised more than USD 1.7 million through campaigns presented as humanitarian aid, with charges including material support, money laundering, wire fraud and sanctions violations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-02•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
Central Bank of Montenegro Governor Irena Radović reported that more than 180,000 SEPA transactions worth almost EUR 3.3 billion generated estimated savings exceeding EUR 8.1 million in their first 10 months. TIPS Clone has also been available through all 11 commercial banks since July 20, providing round-the-clock instant transfers with fees capped at EUR 0.05 for electronic payments up to EUR 200. Cross-border instant payments and stronger consumer protection are the next priorities.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border paymentsPayments and payment systemsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-02•Czech Republic•Ministry of Finance (Czech Republic)
Panikkos Vakkos signed his contract to assume duties as a new executive member of the Central Bank of Cyprus board during a meeting with Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance
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2026-10-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu discussed EU financial alignment, macroeconomic conditions and bilateral cooperation with her North Macedonia counterpart Trajko Slaveski. SEPA now handles more than 81% of Moldova’s cross-border euro transaction volume and about 47% by value, while the central bank continues to pursue European Banking Authority recognition of its prudential framework.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsPayments and payment systemsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova and the National Bank of Ukraine agreed to continue technical cooperation on EU regulatory alignment, financial stability and crisis preparedness. Eight exchanges in 2026 covered areas including SEPA accession, payment infrastructure, prudential reporting and nonbank lending.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systemsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova and the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority reviewed cooperation on aligning Moldova’s insurance sector with EU standards. Technical assistance has focused on Solvency II, insurance recovery and resolution, and stronger supervision of insurers.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationRecovery and resolutionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova’s annual conference emphasized coordinated fiscal, monetary and structural reforms as the foundation for EU convergence. Discussions focused on central bank independence, credible price stability, fiscal buffers and investment financing. Moldova’s first 11 months in the Single Euro Payments Area generated about 1.1 million transfers and estimated savings of EUR 15 million.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systemsCross-border payments
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2026-10-02•San Marino•Central Bank of San Marino
Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino President Catia Tomasetti outlined a phased route to EU financial services passporting under the Association Agreement. Access would depend on EU assessments and the transposition of 451 legislative acts, with asset management and insurance potentially moving before banking. The central bank is strengthening its supervisory capacity to support the transition.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border cooperationMarket developmentAsset quality
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2026-10-02•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board analysis finds that goods production remains central to the U.S. economy, driving most business-cycle fluctuations and accounting for about one-quarter of GDP. Flat industrial production masks growth in mining and energy materials, while broader goods GDP captures rising value added from services across supply chains.
ResearchActivity and performance reportingFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-02•Russia•Ministry of Finance (Russia)
Russia's Ministry of Finance published Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's remarks outlining EAEU agreements on agricultural planning, priority transport links and cross-border electricity trade. Members added a Russian railway route to the priority project list and approved rules covering electricity information exchange, trade and transmission capacity.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationCross-border paymentsMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-02•Indonesia•Bank of Indonesia
Bank Indonesia launched the CERDAS PeKA hub at Universitas Airlangga to educate students about digital financial risks, fraud prevention and complaint channels. The initiative addresses a gap among people aged 18 to 25, whose financial inclusion rate was 95.69% in 2026 while their financial literacy rate was 73.32%. Bank Indonesia plans to expand the model through university and community networks.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusionPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-02•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has scheduled certification for four insurance intermediaries at 2 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2026, in Baku, with identification required for admission.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCompliance
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2026-10-02•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama joined GCC finance officials and the IMF to discuss the regional outlook and policy priorities. Participants emphasized fiscal and monetary policy alignment, stronger macroprudential frameworks, better risk management and greater policy transparency.
Policy & regulationCooperationMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-02•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Central Bank of Syria have established a framework for financial and technical cooperation. It covers monetary policy, payments, financial technology, supervision, regulatory enforcement, financial inclusion and risk management.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systemsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-02•Namibia•Bank of Namibia
The Bank of Namibia has authorised Access Bank Namibia Limited to accept deposits and provide banking services to the public.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMarket development
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2026-10-02•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned a Hamas military wing member, two France-based fundraisers and two affiliated entities over a network that moved more than USD 2 million through sham charities and cryptocurrency. The designations block their property within U.S. jurisdiction and create secondary sanctions risks for foreign financial institutions facilitating significant transactions on their behalf.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsAML and CFTBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-02•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The US Federal Reserve Board announced a written agreement with Ontario Bancorporation Inc. as an enforcement action.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCompliance
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2026-10-02•Italy•Bank of Italy
Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta presented a restored collection of 101 RAI interviews on 52 economists and their contributions to economic thought. He also reported that the central bank’s Money Museum is nearing completion and will incorporate the interviews into its physical and online educational offerings.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-02•Global•Egmont Group
Egmont Group Executive Secretary Jérôme Beaumont emphasized that financial intelligence should be treated as a strategic asset in combating financial crime. He called for stronger cooperation among financial intelligence units, financial institutions and other partners across borders and sectors.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-02•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission has launched a call for evidence on the effectiveness of listed companies’ Corporate Governance Report. The review will assess its informational value, costs and market use and could support changes to the disclosure regime or the Brazilian Corporate Governance Code.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCorporate governanceDisclosures
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2026-10-02•Denmark•Danish Finanstilsynet
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority is consulting on the 2026 DKFIN taxonomy for digital tagging under national financial reporting rules. The draft aligns tags with current accounting requirements, corrects minor errors and expands note disclosure tags, with the final version due in November 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingAccounting and financial reportingDisclosures
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2026-10-02•Europe•Council of Europe
The Council of Europe enlarged Assembly called for responsible AI adoption supported by worker consultation, skills policies and safeguards against intrusive or opaque workplace systems. It also urged human verification and clear editorial responsibility for AI related journalistic content, while asking the OECD to deepen its assessment of AI’s wider impacts.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-02•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has updated the unique identifiers for BEBEK-E and GALLE ENERGY, which remain subject to Russia-related shipping and trade sanctions. Businesses must check for linked relationships and report any findings to the Policy & Resources Committee, while affected firms must also report prescribed details to the Commission.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTBeneficial ownershipRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-02•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission directed insurers to improve flood loss reporting, align claim reserves with expected losses and track claims through final payment or vehicle repair. Insurers should deploy sufficient assessors and settle clearly established claims within seven days, while the commission coordinates solutions to towing and vehicle financing obstacles.
SupervisionInterventionsClaims management
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2026-10-02•Europe•Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism is seeking stakeholders for sectoral roundtables that will inform guidelines on simplified customer due diligence in lower-risk situations. Meetings are expected in Frankfurt am Main from Nov. 9 to Dec. 2, 2026, with a formal public consultation on the draft guidelines to follow later.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTKYC
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2026-10-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank reported amendments to the Eurosystem monetary policy framework and collateral haircuts that will apply from Nov. 30, 2026. It also advanced Pontes for tokenised asset settlement, designated Visa Europe’s payment system as systemically important and began assessing a link between TIPS and Brazil’s Pix. Further decisions addressed MiCAR, digital euro testing and supervisory processes.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyPayments and payment systemsGeopolitical risk
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2026-10-02•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority’s fifth annual Community Day involved more than 230 employees supporting eight local organizations. Volunteers worked on care, conservation, maintenance and community service projects across Bermuda.
OtherESG
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2026-10-02•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority has granted three-year special credit and financing treatment to earthquake-affected borrowers in eight East Nusa Tenggara regencies. Measures include simplified quality assessments for exposures up to IDR 10 billion, current classification for restructured financing and separate assessment of new financing without the one obligor concept.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAsset qualityCredit riskLending
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2026-10-02•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City found that Oklahoma’s cattle sector has helped its farm economy grow faster than the rest of the Tenth Federal Reserve District. High input costs, elevated interest rates and worsening drought, particularly in western Oklahoma, pose risks to the outlook.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-02•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The agency granted Commercial Bank BNK JSC a universal banking license that includes interbank lending, guarantees, sureties and other interbank operations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-02•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial regulator announced sectoral ombudsman appointments ahead of the unified Financial Ombudsman Service’s launch on Jan. 1, 2027. The service will combine existing ombudsman institutions, extend protection to brokerage services and provide free complaint handling, pre-court dispute resolution and support for borrower debt settlement.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-10-02•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
Chia-chen Chen became secretary general of the Taiwan Financial Services Commission’s Banking Bureau on Oct. 2, replacing Cheng-shan Chou following Chou’s promotion.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-10-02•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund estimates AI adoption and investment could add 0.1 to 0.6 percentage points to annual real GDP growth across the Middle East and Central Asia, with the largest gains in Gulf economies. Returns will depend on preparedness, technology access and demand for AI services. Leveraged investment and labor market disruption create financial and social risks requiring stronger oversight, skills policies and worker support.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-02•Argentina•Ministry of Finance (Argentina)
Argentina's Ministry of Finance will open a citizenship by investment program to applications in the fourth quarter of 2026. Principal applicants may contribute USD 350,000 to the National Treasury or subscribe to a USD 800,000 government security, with additional contribution tiers for spouses and children. Applications will undergo source of funds, security, financial and background checks before a final decision by the National Directorate of Migration.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTBeneficial ownership
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2026-10-02•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro received an international award for its publicly accessible framework tracking women-owned businesses’ access to finance. Its interactive dashboard provides gender-disaggregated lending data, while a 28-member national coalition includes financial sector signatories representing 93% of banking assets.
Data & statisticsFinancial inclusionDiversity and inclusionData management
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2026-10-02•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission has approved a EUR 170 million Bulgarian State aid scheme for farming companies facing higher fuel and fertiliser prices linked to the Middle East crisis. Direct grants will be capped at EUR 50,000 per company, with the scheme running until Dec. 31, 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-10-02•Latin America•Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT)
The Financial Action Task Force of Latin America convened financial intelligence units from eight countries to examine the responsible use of artificial intelligence in financial intelligence. Participants identified potential applications and implementation conditions, and contributed to work on machine learning and agentic artificial intelligence models.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingAML and CFTArtificial intelligenceRegtech and suptech
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2026-10-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held a financial literacy seminar for vulnerable residents in Jalal-Abad, focusing on personal finance, fraud, money mule risks and QR code payments.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scamsAML and CFT
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2026-10-02•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan warned that fraudsters are distributing malicious .apk files that can compromise mobile devices, banking applications and electronic wallets. Users should avoid unverified files and links, never disclose security credentials, and immediately contact their financial credit institution if they suspect unauthorized access.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsCyber resilienceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-02•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of Tajikistan completed a foreign exchange purchase auction involving eight participants, with successful bids ranging from USD 600,000 to USD 13.21 million and a weighted average rate of 9.2308 USD/TJS.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-10-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu said banking strength, payment modernization and European integration are supporting financial innovation. SEPA transfers saved users nearly EUR 15 million from October 2025 through August 2026, while MIA has processed more than 31 million transactions worth MDL 28.5 billion. Open banking development is being paired with data protection, fraud prevention and operational continuity requirements.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsOpen banking and financeCross-border payments
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2026-10-02•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investor education campaign focused on financial resilience and protection against digital deception and online scams. Activities include school and university presentations, interactive quizzes, media outreach, a new investor guide and a Smart Investor Handbook.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-10-02•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission identified six websites that do not belong to authorized investment or crypto-asset service providers. Investors should verify a firm’s authorization on the commission’s website before conducting business.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-02•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank Vice-President Boris Vujčić said cutting capital requirements would be unlikely to materially increase lending because euro area banks have ample capital headroom and credit conditions mainly reflect demand, risk and economic uncertainty. He backed simpler prudential rules that preserve resilience, but argued that completing the banking union and integrating EU financial markets would do more to strengthen bank competitiveness.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCapital adequacyFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-02•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy and the National Agency for Confiscated Assets signed a renewable two-year agreement to improve the management and return to legal circulation of movable assets confiscated from organized crime.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTClient asset custody and safekeepingCompliance
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2026-10-02•Germany•Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection has proposed changes to traffic accident liability and insurance rules, including equal treatment where the other vehicle is leased. The draft would also ease compensation claims when a vehicle is used as a weapon and revise rules for large traffic accidents.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClaims managementConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-02•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority and Practitioner Panel survey found that 79% of firms were highly satisfied with their regulatory relationship, while 76% rated the FCA highly effective and 75% reported high trust. Understanding of Consumer Duty expectations reached 88%, but firms continued to seek progress on reducing regulatory burdens.
ResearchConsumer and investor protectionRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-10-02•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority and insurance sector stakeholders provided insurance education and menstrual health support to girls at Nyankumbu Girls Secondary School in Geita. The program covered financial protection, insurance regulation and dispute resolution, while also providing sanitary pads.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-10-02•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission’s Energy Union Task Force reviewed the diesel market as EU supply remained stable but prices stayed high because of global market tightness. The International Energy Agency also provided an update on the collective oil stock release launched in March 2026.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket development
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2026-10-02•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England appointed Carlos Conceicao and Alexander Justham to its Enforcement Decision Making Committee, effective September 2026. They bring legal, regulatory, enforcement and financial services experience to the body responsible for deciding contested enforcement cases.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governanceFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-02•Switzerland•Federal Department of Finance (Switzerland)
The Swiss Federal Council proposed extending the Confederation’s CHF 10 billion international monetary assistance capacity through April 2033. It also approved the potential use of about CHF 90 million in IMF funds to subsidize interest rates on loans to low income countries, subject to broad IMF member approval.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsLiquidity risk