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  • 2026-05-14MontenegroMontenegro Capital Market Authority

    Montenegro Capital Market Authority adopts draft market abuse and issuer reporting rules and opens 14 day consultation

    The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has adopted draft secondary rules to implement the Capital Market Law on market abuse and issuer financial reporting, aligning with European regulatory practices. The package sets detailed requirements on broker and investment adviser authorisation, issuer reporting, insider lists, market sounding, public disclosure of inside information, notification forms, disclosure arrangements, buyback and stabilisation measures, investment recommendations, suspicious transaction reporting, and indicators of market manipulation.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket abuseFinancial benchmarksDisclosures
  • 2026-05-14MontenegroMontenegro Capital Market Authority

    Montenegro Capital Market Authority launches consultation on alternative investment fund liquidation termination and status change rules

    The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has published two draft secondary rules under the Law on Alternative Investment Funds, covering procedures for liquidation and termination of alternative investment funds, including funds without legal personality, extensions of fixed-term funds, and status changes for funds without legal personality. The drafts aim to operationalise the law and align Montenegro’s alternative investment fund framework with current European Union practice and standards, with final rules to be set after review of stakeholder feedback.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
  • 2026-05-14VietnamVietnam State Securities Commission

    Vietnam State Securities Commission invites cost quotations for appraisal of integrated supervisory IT system project

    The Vietnam State Securities Commission has invited capable providers to submit cost quotations for investment appraisal of a project to build an integrated information technology system. The system is intended to support the commission’s management and supervisory functions.

    Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationOther
  • 2026-05-14EgyptCentral Bank of Egypt

    Central Bank of Egypt outlines preparations for hosting Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings in El Alamein from 21 to 24 June 2026

    The Central Bank of Egypt used a joint press conference with African Export-Import Bank President George Elombi to outline preparations for Egypt’s hosting of Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings in El Alamein in June 2026, positioning them as a platform for policy and business discussions on trade finance, regional integration, industrialisation and African economic cooperation. The conference highlighted Afreximbank’s USD 9.5 billion in financing to Egypt over the past three years, the USD 250 million Africa Trade Centre project in the New Administrative Capital, and a proposed African Gold Bank to formalise gold value chains and support central bank reserves.

    Other
  • 2026-05-14EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority says it received first application to convert a real estate investment company into a listed real estate investment fund

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority received its first application to convert a real estate investment company into a listed real estate investment fund and is reviewing 11 licence applications for promoting and underwriting fund units and managing digital real estate platforms, having already granted the first such licence. Since 2022, it has eased fund requirements, allowed company conversions, multiple issuances, electronic subscription and exit, and amended digital identity rules so foreign investors can use electronic passports. Egypt has four real estate investment funds with net assets of nearly EGP 9 billion, and the authority is assessing 23 further fund applications and outsourcing arrangements to support remote investment via licensed platforms.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvals
  • 2026-05-14EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority chairman chairs IOSCO Board election that re-elected Jean-Paul Servais for a third term

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority reported on the virtual IOSCO Board meeting chaired by its chairman, Islam Azzam, at which IOSCO elected its leadership for 2026–2028, re-electing Jean-Paul Servais as chair and appointing Toshiyuki Miyoshi, Grant Vingoe and Mark T. Uyeda as vice chairs. The authority noted that Azzam also serves as an IOSCO Board vice chair as chair of the Growth and Emerging Markets Committee, representing over 70% of IOSCO’s membership, and linked Egypt’s role in international bodies to developing non-banking financial market regulation and including emerging market perspectives in global regulatory discussions.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-05-14PhilippinesCentral Bank of the Philippines

    Central Bank of the Philippines grants reporting penalty relief and updates filing deadlines for rural and cooperative banks under COCREE 2.0

    The Central Bank of the Philippines has set implementation arrangements for the Enhanced Comprehensive Credit and Equity Exposures Report of 2023 (COCREE 2.0) for all rural and cooperative banks, including a penalty grace period for the maiden live report as of 30 September 2025. Additional penalty relief depends on how early banks submit the first live report and is available only to banks using the BSP Relationship Management System Live Module. The memo also revises filing deadlines, with specific dates for the 31 December 2025 and 31 March 2026 reports and a 25-business-day deadline for reporting periods from 30 June 2026 onward.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-05-14MoldovaNational Bank of Moldova

    National Bank of Moldova warns of fake messages and documents impersonating the bank in loan and transfer fraud attempts

    The National Bank of Moldova warned that fraudulent messages and documents misusing its name and logo are circulating online and via messaging apps, instructing citizens to undertake supposed loan or money transfer operations. The bank stressed it does not request personal or banking data, grant loans to individuals, intervene in contracts with financial institutions, or use “corporate chats” or appointed “specialists” to manage alleged fraud cases. It urged recipients to cease communication, avoid links and data sharing, not make payments to unknown parties, and inform their bank and law enforcement.

    SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
  • 2026-05-14CroatiaCroatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency

    Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency highlights rising operational and digital risks for insurers at Croatian Insurance Days

    The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency published remarks by board president Ante Žigman highlighting a shift in insurers’ risk profiles from financial exposures toward operational and digital vulnerabilities, including cyber risk. He said geopolitical and market shocks are driving inflation, higher energy costs, rising claims and pressure on investment values and capital, and stressed that stability now depends on operational and digital resilience, ICT risk management, third-party oversight and crisis readiness.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsOperational risk and resilienceMarket risk and volatility
  • 2026-05-14EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority holds cooperation talks with Ontario Securities Commission on capital markets and fintech oversight

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority met the Ontario Securities Commission in Cairo to strengthen cross-border cooperation in non-bank financial activities, focusing on capital market regulation, disclosure, governance, digital transformation and fintech. Discussions covered market oversight, investor protection, risk management, capacity building and knowledge sharing, with both authorities stressing continued international coordination on fintech, digital assets, sustainability and cross-border risks under IOSCO standards.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-05-14EgyptEgypt Financial Regulatory Authority

    Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority reports 64 million customers in non-bank finance and highlights Basel III and creditworthiness mandates

    The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority reported broad growth in the supervised non-bank financial sector, with 2,532 entities serving over 64 million customers and non-bank finance portfolios of EGP 417 billion across more than 9.8 million contracts, with defaults below 3%. It reiterated that all non-bank financial institutions must apply Basel III capital, leverage, liquidity and concentration standards, and that non-bank finance companies must conduct creditworthiness assessments and risk analysis before granting finance, with securitised future receivables subject to technical and supervisory review. It also noted stronger activity in other supervised segments, including a 22.3% rise in stock market capitalization to EGP 3.668 trillion by 30 April 2026 and a 22.5% increase in insurance premiums in 2025 to EGP 130.8 billion.

    Data & statisticsLicensing and supervisory feesPrudential risksSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-05-14PhilippinesCentral Bank of the Philippines

    Central Bank of the Philippines consults stakeholders on National Strategy for Financial Education ahead of release this year

    The Central Bank of the Philippines is leading development of the National Strategy for Financial Education and has presented a draft framework in Manila to strengthen financial health through accessible, effective programmes. The consultation gathered input from public, private, civil society and development partners, supported by World Bank technical assistance and input from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, to refine the strategy, which forms part of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022–2028 and will be submitted to the interagency Financial Inclusion Steering Committee for adoption.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-05-14AlbaniaBank of Albania

    Bank of Albania highlights SEPA uptake and growth in electronic payments at Balkan Payment Forum

    At the Balkan Payment Forum 2026, the Bank of Albania highlighted progress in modernising payment systems, expanding electronic payments and aligning regulation with EU standards, underscoring Albania’s Single Euro Payments Area membership as key for financial integration. Early SEPA data showed 363,000 transfers worth EUR 4.3 billion in six months and significantly lower cross-border transfer costs, alongside a sharp rise in electronic payments, with card and digital channels accounting for most bank payments in 2025 and card transactions surpassing cash withdrawals.

    OtherPayments and payment systemsFinancial inclusion
  • 2026-05-14TaiwanTaiwan Financial Services Commission

    Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission reports domestic bank SME lending rose to NT$11.04 trillion by end-March 2026

    The Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission reported that domestic banks’ loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reached TWD 11,039.3 billion at end-March 2026, with SMEs accounting for 63.64% of total enterprise loans and 67.25% of private enterprise loans. The SME non-performing loan ratio rose slightly to 0.21%, and the commission said it will continue to encourage SME lending while maintaining risk controls.

    Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
  • 2026-05-14United KingdomHM Treasury

    HM Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority outline UK money market fund reforms and plan Temporary Marketing Permissions Regime extension

    HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority will replace and reform the UK Money Market Fund Regulation regime, moving most requirements into FCA rules and guidance, including higher liquidity expectations, with the new framework expected by Q4 2026 subject to parliamentary approval. The reform aims to strengthen money market fund resilience and align with international work, while HM Treasury also plans to extend the Temporary Marketing Permissions Regime as it develops a longer-term market access solution for overseas funds, including EU-domiciled money market funds.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesLiquidity riskPrudential risks
  • 2026-05-14Czech RepublicCzech National Bank

    Czech National Bank reports monthly average monetary base rose to CZK 1,015.3 billion in April 2026

    The Czech National Bank published updated monthly average reserve money data showing the monetary base rose to CZK 1,015.3 billion in April 2026 from CZK 1,006.8 billion in March, driven by higher currency in circulation and bank reserves. Autonomous factors increased to CZK 3,810.2 billion, while monetary policy factors remained strongly negative at CZK 2,794.9 billion, with sterilisation operations at CZK 2,790.8 billion continuing to dominate.

    Data & statisticsMonetary data
  • 2026-05-14UgandaBank of Uganda

    Bank of Uganda keeps Central Bank Rate unchanged at 9.75 percent

    Bank of Uganda on 14 May left the Central Bank Rate unchanged at 9.75 %, maintaining the ±2 pp band, as April headline and core inflation remain at 3 % but are expected to reach about 5 % over the next year amid oil-price pressures. The committee said the existing stance is adequate for now and pledged data-dependent adjustments if inflation or growth risks materialise.

    Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-05-14United KingdomFinancial Conduct Authority

    Financial Conduct Authority outlines system-wide financial crime approach and plans June sharing of over 5000 intelligence records with law enforcement

    Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Nikhil Rathi outlined a system-wide response to increasingly organised, technology-enabled and cross-border financial crime, centred on earlier and broader information sharing, greater use of data and detection technology, and deeper joint work across firms, regulators, government and law enforcement. The FCA is expanding intelligence sharing via the Police National Database, enhancing data fusion with the National Crime Agency and National Economic Crime Centre, and piloting economic crime action plans with selected banks. Rathi also urged aligning the post-EU payments regime with the wider financial services model and highlighted cross-border coordination through IOSCO and a recent multi-jurisdiction finfluencer enforcement initiative.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
  • 2026-05-14United KingdomFinancial Conduct Authority

    Financial Conduct Authority reiterates Consumer Duty expectations for firms supporting customers in financial difficulty

    The Financial Conduct Authority issued a Consumer Duty update reminding firms to review how they support customers facing rising living costs and financial difficulty, and to act promptly where foreseeable harm emerges. It set expectations across products and services, price and value, consumer understanding and support, including reassessing fair value, adapting charges or products where affordability deteriorates, and ensuring clear communications and accessible support. The authority said it will continue to engage with firms and may use supervisory and enforcement powers where it identifies poor outcomes or inadequate action.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-05-14BulgariaNational Bank of Bulgaria

    Bulgarian National Bank grants Transactionz OOD an electronic money institution licence

    The Bulgarian National Bank has licensed Transactionz OOD as an electronic money institution under the Payment Services and Payment Systems Act and Ordinance No. 16 of 29 March 2018, having determined that all licensing conditions were met. Transactionz OOD has also notified the central bank of its intention to provide, as an additional activity, a payment service under Article 4, point 3, letter c of the Act.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
  • 2026-05-14Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Insurance Authority

    Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority convenes fourth Insurance Diwaniya on regulatory and operational priorities

    The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority convened insurance and reinsurance industry leaders to discuss priority regulatory, technical and operational issues. The talks covered regulation, governance, sector readiness, human capital and product development across major insurance business lines.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCorporate governanceOperational excellenceConsumer and investor protection
  • 2026-05-14RussiaMinistry of Finance (Russia)

    Russia's Ministry of Finance says Deputy Prime Minister urged New Development Bank to prioritise local currency settlement and alternative financial infrastructure

    Russia’s Ministry of Finance published remarks by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk to the New Development Bank Board of Governors, arguing that de-globalisation is structural and the bank should adjust its strategy to a more regionalised global economy. He urged the bank to strengthen members’ energy, transport and financial connectivity, support water-efficiency projects, and expand analytical work and expert input for its new development strategy, citing Russia’s experience with national-currency settlements, alternative financial infrastructure and Global South transport links.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
  • 2026-05-14United Arab EmiratesMinistry of Finance (United Arab Emirates)

    United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance reports GCC approval of 2026–2028 common market plan and measures against harmful trade practices

    The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance reported on the 125th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, which approved the GCC Common Market Committee’s 2026–2028 Action Plan, adopted amended measures to combat harmful practices in international trade, and extended increased customs duties on reinforcing steel and steel coils. The meeting endorsed outcomes from GCC committees on central banks, the customs union, tax administrations and the common market, and reviewed progress on free trade agreement negotiations and economic integration projects.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsDomestic cooperation
  • 2026-05-14OmanMinistry of Finance (Oman)

    Oman's Ministry of Finance joins GCC committee review of trade negotiations and Gulf economic unity

    The Ministry of Finance (Oman) participated by videoconference in the 125th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, led by Finance Minister Sultan bin Salem Al Habsi. The committee reviewed recommendations from GCC financial and economic bodies, assessed progress in free trade agreement negotiations, and examined developments toward Gulf economic unity.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-05-14PhilippinesCentral Bank of the Philippines

    Central Bank of the Philippines recognizes certain head office and branch guarantees as credit risk transfer subject to 100 percent loan portfolio cap

    The Central Bank of the Philippines has amended Section 362 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks to expand which guarantees qualify as effective credit risk transfer arrangements for single borrower credit exposure limits, including certain intrabank standby letters of credit, demand guarantees, and counter-guarantees between head offices and branches in different jurisdictions. Recognition of these intrabank guarantees is capped at 100 percent of the bank’s outstanding total loan portfolio, with risk-weighted amounts calculated using the guarantor’s risk weight for covered exposures, and the rules reiterate that eligible credit derivatives transfer the protected portion to the protection seller’s risk weight.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskPrudential risks
  • 2026-05-14LaosBank of the Lao

    Bank of the Lao PDR convenes seminar on screening foreign investment in the financial sector

    The Bank of the Lao PDR held a one-day seminar in Vientiane on screening foreign investment in the financial sector, supported by the SEAG2G cooperation programme. Over 40 participants from the central bank, key Lao ministries and the Australian Treasury discussed policy, implementation and regulatory approaches for assessing and approving foreign investment projects, and agreed to strengthen cooperation networks between Lao and Australian agencies on foreign investment screening.

    Policy & regulationCooperation
  • 2026-05-14PeruCentral Bank of Peru

    Central Reserve Bank of Peru keeps reference rate unchanged at 4.25%

    Peru’s Central Reserve Bank kept the policy rate at 4.25 % on 14 May, citing temporary fuel- and transport-driven supply shocks that pushed April headline and core inflation to 4.0 % and 4.4 % y/y, above the 1–3 % target but still expected to recede to 2 % in 2027. The overnight deposit and repo/rediscount rates were left at 2.25 % and 4.75 %, with the Board pledging readiness to adjust if inflation, expectations or activity trends warrant.

    Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-05-14KyrgyzstanNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

    National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic grants banking licences to Kylym Bank and Muras Bank

    The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has granted banking licences to Open Joint Stock Company Kylym Bank and Closed Joint Stock Company Muras Bank. Both institutions are authorised to conduct banking operations in national and/or foreign currency.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
  • 2026-05-14KyrgyzstanNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

    National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspends Izumrudny Gorod exchange bureau licence from 14 to 18 May 2026 over legal and regulatory breaches

    The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has suspended the licence of exchange bureau LLC Izumrudny Gorod from 14 to 18 May 2026 for violations of national legislation and the National Bank’s regulatory legal acts. The licence, No. 7068 issued on 26 May 2025, relates to the bureau located at 11/1 M. Sulaimanova Street, Bazar-Korgon, Jalal-Abad region.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
  • 2026-05-14New ZealandDepartment of Internal Affairs

    New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs releases AML/CFT Regulatory Strategy 2026-30 for unified intelligence-driven and proportionate oversight

    The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs has released its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Regulatory Strategy 2026–30, setting out its approach to a unified, intelligence-driven and proportionate regime. The strategy aims to deliver more consistent oversight, credible enforcement and greater real-world impact across the system.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAML and CFT
  • 2026-05-14VietnamState Bank of Vietnam

    State Bank of Vietnam reviews Vietnam Bank for Social Policies performance and seeks approval to raise its 2026 credit growth cap to 12%

    The State Bank of Vietnam said the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies is on track to complete its Prime Minister-approved 2026 credit growth plan of up to 10% by 30 June and has asked it to seek an increase in the limit to 12%. As of 30 April, policy credit outstanding reached VND 445.957tn, funding totalled VND 468.134tn, and credit quality remained stable with overdue and frozen debt at 0.5% of outstanding loans. The governor also directed the bank to mobilise more funding, strengthen supervision, update internal rules, and advance digitalisation and data initiatives.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial and market indicatorsMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-05-14RwandaRwanda Capital Markets Authority

    Rwanda Capital Markets Authority admits Ndovu Wealth Rwanda to fintech sandbox for 12 month WAZI API test

    The Rwanda Capital Markets Authority has admitted Ndovu Wealth Rwanda Limited to its Fintech Regulatory Sandbox to test its WAZI API in a live capital markets environment. The 12 month test will assess an embedded finance solution intended to distribute capital markets products through platforms operated by collective investment schemes, mobile money operators and banks.

    SupervisionInnovation & testingFintech and insurtechRegulatory sandbox
  • 2026-05-14RwandaRwanda Capital Markets Authority

    Rwanda Capital Markets Authority admits BUTTON Ltd to fintech sandbox to test AI-enabled retail securities trading platform

    The Rwanda Capital Markets Authority has admitted BUTTON Ltd to its Fintech Regulatory Sandbox to test INVESTA in a live market setting. The platform is intended to help retail investors, including the diaspora and rural investors, trade listed securities through brokers and uses AI-based guidance tailored to investor objectives and risk appetite. Testing will take place on a small-scale basis before any wider rollout.

    SupervisionInnovation & testingFintech and insurtechRegulatory sandbox
  • 2026-05-14MexicoMinistry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico)

    Mexico Ministry of Finance and Public Credit signs Veracruz cooperation agreement to strengthen AML information sharing and investigations

    Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through its Financial Intelligence Unit, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Attorney General’s Office of Veracruz to strengthen information exchange and coordination in preventing and combating money laundering and related crimes. The agreement provides for strategic information sharing, joint actions, technical coordination, and training to support financial crime investigations and improve detection of illicit transactions in line with Financial Action Task Force recommendations.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-05-14CaribbeanCaribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)

    Caribbean Financial Action Task Force re-rates Dominica on three FATF recommendations, with 36 of 40 now compliant or largely compliant

    The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force has upgraded Dominica on three FATF Recommendations in its third enhanced follow-up report. The changes lift Recommendation 6 and Recommendation 22 to compliant and Recommendation 28 to largely compliant, leaving Dominica rated compliant or largely compliant on 36 of 40 Recommendations. The review covers technical compliance only, not effectiveness.

    Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsAML and CFT
  • 2026-05-14KosovoCentral Bank of the Republic of Kosovo

    Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo outlines payments modernisation priorities including SEPA integration and TIPS Clone development at Balkan Payments Forum

    At the Balkan Payments Forum 2026, the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo outlined payments transformation driven by legal reforms, modernised infrastructure, interoperability and alignment with European standards. Deputy Governor Dardan Fusha highlighted steps toward Single Euro Payments Area integration, instant payments via TIPS Clone, implementation of the new Law on Payment Services and preparations for Open Banking, stressing faster, cheaper payments and regional economic integration alongside safeguards for stability, resilience, cybersecurity and consumer protection.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systems
  • 2026-05-14UzbekistanMinistry of Finance (Republic of Uzbekistan)

    Uzbekistan Ministry of Finance holds talks with international financial institutions on macroeconomic priorities and broader cooperation

    The Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan held talks with the World Bank, IMF, ADB and AIIB on macroeconomic trends, growth drivers and policy priorities, agreeing to deepen cooperation and pursue major joint projects. Discussions covered industry, infrastructure, agriculture, SMEs, transport, logistics, human capital, technology, regional development, water, climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure. The institutions welcomed Uzbekistan’s reforms and signalled readiness to broaden engagement.

    Policy & regulationCooperationEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-05-14United StatesFederal Reserve Board

    Federal Reserve Board Governor Barr says shrinking the Fed balance sheet is the wrong goal and warns against easing bank liquidity rules

    Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr argued that shrinking the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is the wrong objective and that many proposals to do so would weaken bank resilience, impair money market functioning, and raise financial stability risks. He defended the ample-reserves framework, noting reserves of about USD 3 trillion are essential for policy rate control, payment system functioning, and banks’ liquidity self-insurance, and warned that easing liquidity rules or operating with minimally ample reserves would increase reliance on Fed lending and heighten funding market stress.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-05-14ArgentinaMinistry of Finance (Argentina)

    Argentina's Ministry of Finance vice minister says exchange rate bands held through external shock and interest rates fell 25 points since January

    Argentina’s Vice Minister of Economy José Luis Daza said the government’s program has restored order to public finances, maintained the exchange rate band despite an external shock, and cut interest rates by 25 points since January to support financial system repair and credit growth. He cited foreign currency purchases at an annualized USD 20 billion, 14 approved RIGI projects worth over USD 27 billion, more than 36 submitted projects totaling USD 100 billion, and highlighted tariff cuts, removal of trade restrictions, and legal reforms to spur investment and jobs.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-05-14GlobalInternational Monetary Fund

    International Monetary Fund staff mission advances talks on successor Zambia arrangement and sets out 2026 fiscal and inflation risks

    An International Monetary Fund staff team concluded a visit to Lusaka after advancing discussions on a successor IMF-supported arrangement for Zambia and reviewing policy priorities, noting continued government commitment to a new program anchored in macroeconomic stability and fiscal consolidation. The mission reported progress under the completed Extended Credit Facility but highlighted more difficult conditions in 2026, including weaker growth, higher projected inflation, intensified fiscal pressures, and called for stronger revenue mobilization, improved governance and transparency, and reforms to support more inclusive, private sector-led growth.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-05-14GlobalInternational Monetary Fund

    International Monetary Fund reaches staff-level agreement with Barbados on SDR 189 million precautionary Stand-By Arrangement for BERT 2026

    The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Barbados on a 36‑month precautionary Stand‑By Arrangement of SDR 189 million (about USD 260 million) to provide insurance against external shocks and support the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation Plan 2026. The mission cited strong recent performance, with estimated 2025 growth of 2.7 percent, inflation of 0.9 percent, a current account deficit of 5.7 percent of GDP, gross international reserves of about USD 1.5 billion (around six months of imports), and a fiscal primary surplus of 4.2 percent of GDP in FY2025/26. The arrangement aims to keep public debt on track to reach 60 percent of GDP by FY2035/36 while supporting investment, resilience, social spending and structural reforms.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-05-14ArgentinaCentral Bank of Argentina

    Central Bank of Argentina approves 2025 financial statements with record ARS 34.3 trillion profit and ARS 24.4 trillion for Treasury

    The Central Bank of Argentina published its 2025 financial statements, reporting a record ARS 34.3 trillion profit and a 66.3% increase in net worth to ARS 51.3 trillion, driven by balance sheet repair, higher international reserves and lower interest expense. International reserves rose 59.6% to USD 41.095 billion, supported by National Treasury operations and higher gold prices, while the bank adjusted its repo accounting to converge with generally accepted professional standards. The board allocated ARS 11.4 trillion to capital and reserves and made ARS 24.4 trillion available to the National Treasury, and said it will continue balance sheet clean-up and reserve accumulation in 2026.

    Data & statisticsAuditing
  • 2026-05-13South AfricaNational Treasury (South Africa)

    South Africa's National Treasury outlines transmission credit guarantee vehicle and prudential review to mobilise infrastructure investment

    The National Treasury of South Africa published a keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Finance outlining plans to channel more private capital into infrastructure, including a transmission-focused Credit Guarantee Vehicle expected to be operational by July 2026 and a review with the Prudential Authority of rules affecting long-term infrastructure finance. The guarantee vehicle aims to mobilise R10 billion from development finance partners backed by a 20 per cent first-loss tranche from National Treasury, and could later be extended to logistics and water infrastructure. The speech also highlighted municipal reforms such as the Metro Trading Services Reform, which would ring-fence service revenues and is supported by R54 billion in performance-linked incentives expected to unlock more than R100 billion in metropolitan infrastructure opportunities.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
  • 2026-05-13AngolaAngola Capital Markets Commission

    Angola Capital Markets Commission participates in OECD INFE technical committee meeting on financial education priorities and cooperation

    The Angola Capital Markets Commission reported that its delegation joined the 25th meeting of the OECD’s International Network on Financial Education Technical Committee in Bucharest, focused on a new activity cycle, strategic priorities and enhanced international cooperation on financial education. Discussions covered national financial education strategies, impact measurement methodologies and digital tools, with the commission highlighting Angola’s experience and strengthening ties with peer institutions.

    Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-05-13JapanJapan Financial Services Agency

    Japan Financial Services Agency publishes finance minister remarks on Pacific correspondent banking support and USD 20 million ADB critical minerals facility contribution

    The Japan Financial Services Agency published a transcript of Finance Minister Katayama’s press conference after the Japan–Pacific Island Countries finance ministers’ meeting and the Asian Development Bank annual meeting, outlining Japan’s regional support measures. Katayama highlighted cooperation with the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the World Bank on a centralized settlement institution to preserve correspondent banking in Pacific island countries, the launch of the ACCEL Energy Action Framework with the ADB, and a USD 20 million Japanese contribution to the bank’s new CMM-FPF facility for critical minerals supply chains. He also reiterated that Japan stands ready to take resolute measures against speculative exchange rate movements.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
  • 2026-05-13JapanJapan Financial Services Agency

    Japan Financial Services Agency publishes ASEAN+3 agreement on regional financial cooperation strategy and cross-border payments work

    The Japan Financial Services Agency published an English summary of Japan’s remarks at the ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, where members agreed a medium- to long-term strategy for regional financial cooperation and reviewed the economic effects of the Middle East conflict on energy-dependent economies. The strategy centers on the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, the Asian Financial Market Development Initiative and disaster risk financing, with members endorsing enhancements to the Chiang Mai Initiative, a stronger role for AMRO, a three-year disaster risk financing roadmap and an expanded bond market initiative. The meeting also discussed strengthening regional cross-border digital payment links, including the use of stablecoins and digital currencies, and noted that a new Central Bank Policy Dialogue focused on cross-border payments.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCross-border cooperationFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-05-13JapanBank of Japan

    Bank of Japan publishes preliminary April 2026 lending and deposit statistics for financial institutions

    The Bank of Japan’s preliminary April 2026 data show continued year-on-year growth in key domestic banking aggregates, with average loans and discounts of 6,706,472 units of JPY 100 million and deposits and certificates of deposit of 9,179,874 units of JPY 100 million across major, regional, and shinkin banks. The statistics provide breakdowns by bank type and note discontinuities from January 2026 due to mergers and group changes, with clarifications for shinkin and foreign banks and for loan and deposit definitions.

    Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
  • 2026-05-13United StatesU.S. Financial Services Committee

    U.S. House Committee on Financial Services issues statement after Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair

    The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services released a statement from Chairman French Hill welcoming the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Hill highlighted Warsh’s prior Federal Reserve service, academic and market experience, and his emphasis on disciplined monetary policy, price stability, and combating inflation, and said he looks forward to working with him on these priorities.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-05-13MexicoCentral Bank of Mexico

    Central Bank of Mexico puts 12 FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative coins into circulation with MXN20 bimetallic and gold and silver issues

    The Central Bank of Mexico has issued 12 legal tender commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup 2026, comprising four MXN20 bimetallic coins for general circulation and eight limited-edition precious metal coins. The bimetallic coins feature Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and a Mexico-themed design with latent image and microtext security features, while the precious metal series consists of four MXN25 gold coins and four MXN10 silver coins, each in 0.999 fineness.

    Monetary policyOtherCurrency and cash management
  • 2026-05-13United StatesFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

    Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis names Anne Lynch assistant vice president for large firm supervision

    The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has appointed Anne Lynch as assistant vice president for large firm supervision in its Supervision, Regulation, and Credit Division. She will lead teams overseeing the Ninth Federal Reserve District’s largest holding companies and represent the bank in Federal Reserve System-wide discussions on large bank supervision.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-05-13United StatesFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

    Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Center for Indian Country Development appoints four new Leadership Council members

    The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announced four new appointments to the Leadership Council of its Center for Indian Country Development, which advises on research, data tools, and policy analysis related to economic conditions in Native nations and Indigenous communities. Appointed by Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari, the council brings perspectives from tribal leadership, Native organizations, and tribal economic and finance practitioners and helps identify knowledge gaps and barriers to economic opportunity, including informing the Survey of Native Nations launched nationally in 2025.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-05-13Trinidad & TobagoMinistry of Finance (Trinidad & Tobago)

    Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Finance highlights FIUTT message on VASP suspicious activity reporting as eight VASPs receive TTSEC sandbox certificates

    The Ministry of Finance reported that the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago, speaking at the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission’s first Industry Dialogue Series on Virtual Assets, highlighted that virtual asset service providers are now subject to oversight under the Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers Act and must report suspicious transactions. The oversight aims to detect and disrupt financial crime involving virtual assets, with eight providers certified to operate in the sandbox.

    SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitAML and CFTRegtech and suptech
  • 2026-05-13TürkiyeInsurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye

    Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye standardizes motor vehicle insurance expert report templates from 1 July 2026

    The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has issued a circular standardizing report templates and reporting rules for insurance experts in compulsory and voluntary motor third party liability and motor own damage insurance. It introduces separate templates for cases with and without diminution in value calculations, assigns specific annexes for different damage and loss scenarios, and mandates their use by all appointed experts, with system implementation overseen by the Insurance Information and Monitoring Center. It will apply from 1 July 2026, replacing the 2011 circular on motor vehicle insurance expert reports.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
  • 2026-05-13Dominican RepublicSuperintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana

    Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic publishes report showing foreign currency loans reached USD 10.23 billion or 24% of total credit at end-2025

    The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic reported that foreign currency credit reached USD 10,228.52 million at end-December 2025, representing 24% of total system lending, with a delinquency rate of 0.6% and provisions at 357.3% of non-performing exposure. The largest foreign currency borrowers were the electricity sector (19.4% of foreign currency credit), tourism (18.6%) and real estate (11.1%), with 41.2% of the portfolio directed to foreign-exchange-generating sectors and 58.8% to non-generating sectors.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsBalance of payments and other external statistics
  • 2026-05-13Dominican RepublicPensions Superintendency (SIPEN)

    Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency to host International Social Security Association liaison office for North America and Central America

    The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency will host and represent the International Social Security Association’s Liaison Office for North and Central America under a memorandum of understanding. Based at the Pensions Superintendency, the office will coordinate 2026–2028 regional activities, including social security system analysis, information exchange, events, training support and work documents for member organisations in Canada, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and the United States.

    Policy & regulationCooperationCapacity building
  • 2026-05-13United StatesCommodity Futures Trading Commission

    Commodity Futures Trading Commission issues no-action relief on swap data reporting and recordkeeping for fully collateralized event contracts

    The CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk issued a no-action letter granting relief from certain swap-related recordkeeping and swap data repository reporting requirements for fully collateralized event contract transactions. The relief applies to designated contract markets, derivatives clearing organizations, their participants, and beneficiaries of prior similar no-action letters, and is intended to streamline future requests by allowing additional entities listing or clearing similar contracts to obtain identical no-action treatment.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-05-13United StatesNational Credit Union Administration

    National Credit Union Administration chairman participates in Treasury and OCC roundtable on financial education and Trump Accounts

    The National Credit Union Administration reported that Chairman Kyle Hauptman joined a financial literacy roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, focused on best practices and collaboration on financial education, including how credit unions can help members understand Trump Accounts. Two credit unions presented school-based financial education initiatives, and participants discussed curriculum development, digital tools, gaming, experiential learning, and expanding access to financial guidance.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-05-13TanzaniaTanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority

    Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority calls for greater innovation and technology use to expand insurance access

    The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority has urged insurance sector stakeholders to strengthen innovation and technology use to expand access to affordable, transparent, needs-based insurance products. At the Tanzania R3Lab workshop, it highlighted low insurance penetration, weak innovation infrastructure, limited insurer–technology collaboration and regulatory gaps as key obstacles, and signalled openness to a regulatory sandbox to support safe testing of new solutions while protecting customers and market stability.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtech
  • 2026-05-13AngolaMinistry of Finance (Angola)

    Angola Ministry of Finance publishes Credit Guarantee Fund 2025 results with a 19% 2026 growth forecast and regional expansion plans

    The Angola Ministry of Finance published data from the Credit Guarantee Fund’s 2025 report, showing a 9% rise in revenues and a 19% increase in the financial intermediation result, equivalent to an additional AOA 250 million, alongside higher intermediation and commercialisation costs. The fund forecasts 19% growth in 2026, plans to expand access to finance and guarantees for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and will open a branch in Saurimo to extend coverage to eastern Angola.

    Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsActivity and performance reporting
  • 2026-05-13UgandaUganda Capital Markets Authority

    Uganda Capital Markets Authority holds first biannual intermediaries forum on proactive technology enabled compliance

    The Uganda Capital Markets Authority said it held its first Bi-Annual Capital Markets Intermediaries Forum 2026 to promote more proactive, technology-enabled compliance across the capital markets sector. The forum covered the annual compliance report, sector-wide risk assessment, anti-money laundering obligations and the regulatory sandbox. Officials also stressed risk-based supervision and stronger defenses against fraud, fake investment websites and money laundering risks.

    SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitComplianceRegtech and suptech
  • 2026-05-13UgandaBank of Uganda

    Bank of Uganda publishes May 2026 macroeconomic indicators showing 3.0 percent inflation and a 9.75 percent policy rate

    The Bank of Uganda's May 2026 macroeconomic indicators pack showed headline and core inflation at 3.0 percent in April 2026, with the Central Bank Rate unchanged at 9.75 percent. Food inflation eased further while energy-related inflation accelerated, and the latest lagged data showed gross reserves at USD 6,007.6 million with 4.0 months of import cover and private sector credit at UGX 29,157 billion.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-05-13EuropeEuropean Central Bank

    European Central Bank's Philip Lane says global energy shocks pose larger euro area inflation and growth risks than regional shocks

    The European Central Bank published remarks by Executive Board member Philip Lane, who presented staff analysis showing that a global energy shock would depress euro area activity more and generate stronger non-energy inflation spillovers than a regional shock. Simulations suggest a 10 per cent geopolitical oil supply shock could reduce real GDP growth by 0.2–0.3 percentage points annually over three years, with global shocks producing a cumulative non-energy inflation contribution of about 1.5 percentage points versus 0.4 for regional shocks. Lane said only material and persistent inflation overshoots would warrant more forceful monetary policy and noted that energy shock scenarios are embedded in recent and upcoming ECB staff projections.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-05-13EuropeEuropean Central Bank

    European Central Bank President Lagarde urges Europe to act on Draghi competitiveness report and strengthen common institutions

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde used a speech in Aachen to argue that Europe must convert episodes of decisive leadership, such as Mario Draghi’s “whatever it takes” intervention, into lasting common institutions to close gaps in its economic and financial architecture. She endorsed Draghi’s diagnosis of structural weaknesses in the single market, energy, capital and defence sectors, and urged European leaders to act on these findings amid ongoing economic and geopolitical shocks.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMonetary policy decisions and developments
  • 2026-05-13CanadaOntario Securities Commission

    Ontario Securities Commission CEO Grant Vingoe elected IOSCO Vice-Chair for 2026 to 2028 term

    The Ontario Securities Commission announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Grant Vingoe, has been elected Vice-Chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions for the 2026 to 2028 term. Vingoe will join IOSCO’s senior leadership while continuing as OSC CEO, working with regulators from advanced and emerging markets on market integrity, investor confidence, financial innovation, cross-border cooperation, and systemic risk.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsCross-border cooperationLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-05-13Trinidad & TobagoMinistry of Finance (Trinidad & Tobago)

    Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Finance highlights FIUTT emphasis on VASP reporting duties as TTSEC admits eight firms to the sandbox

    The Ministry of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago reported remarks by the Financial Intelligence Unit underscoring that virtual asset service providers (VASPs) are subject to oversight under the Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers Act and must report suspicious transactions. The release notes that the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission has granted sandbox certificates to eight VASPs and that the FIUTT is working with the TTSEC, the Central Bank and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service on regulation and enforcement as the virtual asset sector develops.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-05-13PhilippinesPhilippine Securities and Exchange Commission

    Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission suspends monthly penalties for overdue corporate reports until December 31

    The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended monthly penalties for late or non-filing of annual financial statements and general information sheets until December 31, 2026. Base fines remain in effect, and final but unpaid assessments will be revised to remove the monthly charges.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reportingRegulatory reportingCompliance
  • 2026-05-13United StatesFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation

    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approves deposit insurance for Stellantis Bank USA subject to 15 percent leverage and parent support conditions

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approved federal deposit insurance for Stellantis Bank USA, a proposed Utah-chartered industrial bank focused on nationwide automotive financing, subject to multiple pre-opening conditions. The order requires at least USD 150 million in initial capital, a minimum 15 percent Tier 1 leverage ratio, written capital and liquidity support agreements from Stellantis affiliates, governance and affiliate-transaction safeguards, and completion of a Community Reinvestment Act strategic plan. Insurance will only become effective once the bank secures its Utah charter and other approvals and passes an FDIC pre-opening visitation.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
  • 2026-05-13EstoniaCentral Bank of Estonia

    Central Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board reviews latest financial stability review and economic conditions

    The Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Estonia reviewed the latest financial stability report and received an update on economic conditions in the euro area, Estonia and neighbouring countries at its regular meeting. The next meeting of the Supervisory Board is scheduled for 16 June.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic risk
  • 2026-05-13VietnamVietnam State Securities Commission

    Vietnam State Securities Commission reports seminar on IFRS adoption for listed companies under market upgrade agenda

    The Vietnam State Securities Commission reported on a Hanoi seminar under the Vietnam Stock Exchange’s 2026 training plan focused on International Financial Reporting Standards adoption for listed companies, particularly Hanoi Stock Exchange issuers. The event linked IFRS implementation to the Prime Minister’s September 2025 stock market upgrade plan and Ministry of Finance Circular 99/2025/TT-BTC, highlighting the need for further legal and disclosure alignment, stronger corporate capacity, and additional training.

    Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAccounting and financial reporting
  • 2026-05-13United StatesU.S. Securities & Exchange Commission

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Director outlines back to basics agenda and plans to reinstitute Retail Fraud Working Group

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement will pursue a “back to basics” agenda focused on quality over quantity and targeting conduct causing real investor harm, prioritizing offering, accounting and disclosure fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, foreign-actor fraud, fiduciary breaches by advisers, and misconduct in private funds. It will maintain intensive scrutiny of investment advisers and private funds, including client asset safeguards, strategy disclosures, fees, valuations, trading practices, and conflicts, while monitoring liquidity, fee, valuation, and conflict risks across private markets. It will also enhance collaboration with domestic and foreign authorities, continue the Cross-Border Task Force, reestablish the Retail Fraud Working Group, and factor self-reporting, cooperation, remediation, and the distinction between honest mistakes and fraud into enforcement decisions.

    EnforcementEnforcement frameworkOther
  • 2026-05-13BrazilBrazil Securities Commission (CVM)

    Brazil Securities Commission publishes National Financial Education Week agenda with investor webinars elderly guidance and behavioural research

    The Brazil Securities Commission has announced its programme for the 13th National Financial Education Week, featuring public education activities on investing, securitisation, indebtedness and financial anxiety. It will also publish a digital leaflet on protecting elderly investors and participate with Fundação Getulio Vargas in research on whether short videos can influence decision-making and reduce sunk cost and anchoring biases among secondary school students.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-05-13AlgeriaAlgeria Market Authority (COSOB)

    Algeria Market Authority explores cooperation with applied mathematics research center to strengthen market oversight

    The Algeria Market Authority is examining cooperation with the Applied Mathematics Research Center on research and tools for the financial market. The focus includes market development, stronger supervision and control, and intelligent solutions to improve efficiency, transparency and investor protection.

    Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingFintech and insurtechSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-05-13RomaniaMinistry of Finance (Romania)

    Romania's Ministry of Finance identifies repetitive EUR 1.7 billion cross-border cash flows and sends findings to economic crime authorities

    The Romanian Ministry of Finance and Customs Authority reported large, repetitive cross-border cash movements exceeding EUR 1.7 billion in 2024–2025, involving few individuals, recurring Ukraine–Romania–Austria/Turkey routes and major money laundering risks. Findings were sent to economic and financial crime authorities, while intensified controls since mid-2025 coincided with a marked decline in declared cash flows and ongoing checks on compliance with EU cash declaration rules.

    SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAML and CFT
  • 2026-05-13VietnamState Bank of Vietnam

    State Bank of Vietnam reports organizational streamlining while keeping banking operations uninterrupted in Politburo inspection review

    The State Bank of Vietnam reported to Politburo Inspection Team No. 12 that it has reorganized under Resolution 18 to create a leaner, more effective structure while maintaining uninterrupted banking operations and translating central economic growth directives into sectoral tasks. It outlined implementation of Politburo Resolution 57 on science, technology and national digital transformation, including sector-wide action programs and promotion of cashless payments, and confirmed that personnel assessments under Regulation 366 guide planning, training and deployment. The inspection team commended the Party Committee’s self-review and urged further refinement of leadership and implementation measures, which the State Bank committed to pursue.

    Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureOther
  • 2026-05-13IrelandDepartment of Finance (Ireland)

    Ireland's Department of Finance discusses upcoming Budget Investment Account plans with pillar banks and urges joint action on child abuse paywalls

    Ireland’s Department of Finance said Minister Simon Harris met AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB to discuss the planned Investment Account framework and the use of paywalls to conceal child abuse material, stressing closer cooperation between government, financial institutions, police and technology firms to disrupt such networks and tackle online fraud. Harris plans to introduce the new Investment Account in the upcoming Budget to simplify retail investing and improve long-term savings returns, and to bring the National Financial Literacy Strategy to government to support a retail investment culture.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-05-13BelgiumBelgium Financial Services and Markets Authority

    Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority chair Jean-Paul Servais re-elected as IOSCO Board chair until 2028 as Karel De Bondt is named successor

    The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority announced that its chairman, Jean-Paul Servais, has been re-elected for a third term as chairman of the International Organization of Securities Commissions Board, extending his mandate until 2028 alongside his FSMA chairmanship. Upon his departure in September 2028, he will be succeeded as FSMA chairman by Karel De Bondt, currently head of economic affairs and strategic projects at the authority.

    Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
  • 2026-05-13CanadaPayments Canada

    Payments Canada admits Tru Cooperative Bank as member after approval as a federally regulated credit union

    Payments Canada announced that Tru Cooperative Bank, formerly First West Credit Union and now a federally regulated credit union, has become a member of its payment systems framework. The authority highlighted that its membership spans the Bank of Canada, domestic and authorized foreign banks, insurers, securities dealers, money market mutual funds and other deposit-taking institutions, and that 2025 amendments to the Canadian Payments Act expanded eligibility to certain payment service providers, credit union locals and designated clearing houses.

    SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
  • 2026-05-13CanadaPayments Canada

    Payments Canada publishes summit discussion reaffirming Real-Time Rail launch in Q4 2026 with mandatory fraud controls

    Payments Canada released a recording of a fireside discussion between Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne and Payments Canada President and CEO Susan E. Hawkins at the 2026 Payments Canada SUMMIT. The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the forthcoming Real-Time Rail as critical national infrastructure delivering instant, irrevocable, data-rich payments with mandatory fraud mitigation from launch, and framed payment modernization and a new financial crime agency as central to Canada’s response to geopolitical change, advanced technologies and national security.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesPayments and payment systemsGeopolitical risk
  • 2026-05-13GhanaSecurities and Exchange Commission Ghana

    Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana warns public to ignore unauthorized recruitment advertisements and rely on official channels

    The Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana warned the public about unauthorized advertisements and publications relating to recruitment and other matters. It said only information released through its official website and social media channels should be treated as authoritative.

    SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
  • 2026-05-13United StatesFederal Reserve Board

    Federal Reserve Board issues 2025 household well being report showing stable finances and a softer labor market

    The Federal Reserve Board’s 2025 Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households report finds overall household financial conditions broadly unchanged from 2024, with 73 percent of adults at least okay financially and 63 percent able to cover a USD 400 emergency expense. Price increases remained the most common concern, though the share viewing them as a major concern edged down to 53 percent, while labor market indicators softened modestly. The report also notes that one in four workers used generative artificial intelligence at work in the prior month, with 81 percent of users reporting time savings.

    Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
  • 2026-05-13CanadaBritish Columbia Securities Commission

    British Columbia Securities Commission panel finds Port Moody resident failed to produce records and obstructed justice

    The British Columbia Securities Commission found that Port Moody resident Brandon Wade Boddy failed to comply with a demand to produce records and obstructed justice under the British Columbia Securities Act in connection with an investigation into a company for which he was a consultant and shareholder. The panel concluded that his failure to provide records constituted non-compliance and obstruction, while a separate allegation that he refused to attend an interview under oath was dismissed, and parties have been directed to make submissions on sanctions.

    EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsComplianceDisclosures
  • 2026-05-13LibyaCentral Bank of Libya

    Central Bank of Libya invites commercial banks to subscribe to unrestricted Mudaraba Deposit Certificates issue 16-2026

    The Central Bank of Libya has invited commercial banks to subscribe to Issue No. 16-2026 of unrestricted Mudaraba Deposit Certificates under the same procedures and controls as previous issuances and according to the announced tenors and maturity dates.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsSecurities offerings and listings
  • 2026-05-13United StatesU.S. Financial Services Committee

    U.S. House Financial Services Committee marks up bills on AI safeguards fraud tools and Federal Reserve price stability

    The U.S. House Financial Services Committee released Chairman French Hill’s remarks on a legislative package to expand the federal response to AI-enabled financial fraud, promote regulatory sandboxes for financial technology, strengthen anti-scam enforcement, and assess regulators’ technology gaps. The bills, including the AI Plan Act, Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act, Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act, GUARD Act, FUTURES Act, and Price Stability Act of 2025, are framed as part of the committee’s agenda on financial innovation, consumer protection, and refocusing the Federal Reserve.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsArtificial intelligenceRegulatory sandbox
  • 2026-05-13United StatesU.S. Financial Services Committee

    U.S. House Committee on Financial Services bills pass the House including tailored supervision changes for smaller banks

    The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services announced House passage of four bills addressing community bank supervision, Treasury support for small financial institutions, and U.S. policy on international financing for foreign shrimp farming. The measures would tailor supervisory requirements and examination frequency for well managed, well capitalized smaller banks, codify the Treasury Department’s mentor-protege program for rural and small financial institutions, and require the United States to oppose such financing.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-05-13IndiaReserve Bank of India

    Reserve Bank of India removes prior approval for bank tie ups with non bank outward remittance platforms and sets operating rules

    The Reserve Bank of India has removed the requirement for prior approval of tie-up arrangements between authorised dealer banks and non-bank entities facilitating online outward remittances for non-trade current account transactions, and introduced a new operating framework. Authorised dealers remain fully responsible and liable for regulatory and know your customer compliance, must provide detailed disclosures on pricing, timelines and grievance mechanisms, and ensure robust contractual, data, risk management and customer protection safeguards, including ringfencing of customer funds and enhanced due diligence for higher-risk jurisdictions.

    Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicence approval
  • 2026-05-13Middle EastMiddle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)

    Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force adopts Algeria and Kuwait follow up reports with rating upgrades and approves Italy as observer

    The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force adopted Enhanced Follow-Up Reports for Algeria and Kuwait at its 42nd Plenary Meeting, upgrading some Technical Compliance ratings and noting significant legislative and supervisory enhancements to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks, including targeted financial sanctions and beneficial ownership transparency. The plenary also approved Italy as an observer, adopted a study on waqf classification against international standards, welcomed a Toronto Centre proposal for cooperation on training and technical assistance, and expanded engagement with academic and research institutions through the Research and Training Centers Forum.

    Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsAML and CFTSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-05-13Middle EastMiddle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)

    Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force adopts Algeria and Kuwait follow-up reports with compliance upgrades and approves Italy as observer

    The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force adopted Enhanced Follow-Up Reports for Algeria and Kuwait, upgrading some technical compliance ratings after reviewing progress in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks, and approved Italy as an observer. Kuwait’s report highlights legislative changes on UN Security Council resolutions and targeted financial sanctions, enhanced non-profit supervision, improved beneficial ownership transparency, and stronger oversight of financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses. Algeria’s report notes a completed national risk assessment, a national risk-based strategy, amendments to its AML/CFT law, and additional measures on preventive controls, supervision, targeted financial sanctions, and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions.

    Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsAML and CFTSupervision process and methodologies
  • 2026-05-13CyprusCentral Bank of Cyprus

    Central Bank of Cyprus publishes April 2026 statistics for the Central Information Register and preliminary list on dishonoured cheque issuers

    The Central Bank of Cyprus published April 2026 statistics for the Central Information Register and preliminary list of issuers of dishonoured cheques, recording 16 new registrations and 16 dishonoured cheques worth EUR 36,152 involving 11 persons. For January–April 2026, there were 48 registrations and 59 dishonoured cheques totalling EUR 178,476 involving 41 persons, while since January 2022 the register has recorded 892 registrations and 1,401 dishonoured cheques worth EUR 4,713,179. The bank notes that Central Information Register person counts reflect registrations only and do not account for deletions.

    Data & statisticsRegulatory reporting
  • 2026-05-13EstoniaMinistry of Finance (Estonia)

    Estonia's Ministry of Finance announces 2026 financial literacy award winners and first youth competition prizes

    The Ministry of Finance (Estonia) announced the 2026 Rahatarkuse Vedur financial literacy awards, recognising Junior Achievement Estonia, teacher Kristiina Vaikmets and the Ministry of Social Affairs’ pension literacy service as the main award recipients. The event also introduced first-time youth creative and research prizes on financial literacy and conferred Financially Smart Employer labels on Bigbank AS, KPMG Baltics OÜ and Swedbank AS.

    Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
  • 2026-05-13CanadaBank of Canada

    Bank of Canada says Canadian business AI adoption has risen to around 12% and limited productivity gains are in projections

    The Bank of Canada’s External Deputy Governor Michelle Alexopoulos said the Bank views artificial intelligence as a potential driver of structural change in productivity, growth, employment, inflation and financial stability, and is beginning to incorporate AI-related productivity gains into its projections of potential output. She highlighted rapid but uneven AI adoption in Canada, with most firms using AI to automate routine tasks and support analysis rather than replace workers, and noted that the Bank uses AI and machine learning for forecasting, text and sentiment analysis, and financial stability monitoring while keeping monetary policy decisions under human control.

    Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksArtificial intelligence
  • 2026-05-13MontenegroCentral Bank of Montenegro

    Central Bank of Montenegro outlines institutional transformation and regulatory reforms for future ESCB membership

    The Central Bank of Montenegro outlined its reform agenda to support EU accession and future membership in the European System of Central Banks, stating that the banking sector remains stable with strong liquidity and sound capitalisation. It is pursuing institutional transformation and capacity building in supervision, payment systems, statistics, risk management and internal functions with Eurosystem central banks. The bank is prioritising banking system stability, financial integrity and further alignment of supervisory and regulatory frameworks with European standards, including digital resilience and bank recovery and resolution.

    Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCapacity buildingOrganizational structure
  • 2026-05-13GeorgiaNational Bank of Georgia

    National Bank of Georgia highlights record growth in public bond issuance at Tegeta Holding EUR 11 million bond placement

    The National Bank of Georgia published remarks by First Vice President Ekaterine Mikabadze highlighting Tegeta Holding’s EUR 11 million two-year bond placement under a USD 60 million programme as evidence of growing corporate bond issuance and investor interest. She noted that Georgian companies conducted GEL 1.6 billion in public bond placements last year, a 3.3-fold increase and a record level, with the trend continuing this year. The Tegeta Holding bonds carry a 6.25 percent coupon, the lowest rate for EUR-denominated bonds in Georgia’s capital market over the past five years, and will be listed on the Tbilisi Stock Exchange.

    OtherCapital adequacy
  • 2026-05-13GlobalWorld Bank

    World Bank says Somalia’s growth slowed to 3 percent in 2025 as aid cuts and drought raise risks to jobs and livelihoods

    The World Bank’s eleventh Somalia Economic Update reports growth slowed to an estimated 3 percent in 2025 from about 4 percent in 2023–2024, with real GDP per capita stagnant and poverty reduction stalling amid declining foreign aid, drought, and higher living costs. Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in 2025 and is projected to reach 6 percent in 2026, while real GDP growth is forecast to weaken to 2.8 percent in 2026 and 3.1 percent in 2027. The report highlights unreliable, diesel-based electricity as a key vulnerability and calls for stronger sector governance, more renewable energy, and upgraded transmission and distribution to lower costs and exposure to fuel price shocks.

    ResearchOther
  • 2026-05-13GlobalWorld Bank

    World Bank projects Kazakhstan growth to slow to 4.6 percent in 2026 and flags skills deficits as a constraint on productivity

    The World Bank’s latest Kazakhstan Economic Update projects resilient but slowing growth, from 6.5 percent in 2025 to 4.6 percent in 2026 and around 3.5 percent by 2028, as oil output normalizes and structural constraints emerge. Inflation is expected to stay above the 5 percent target through at least 2027, with upside risks from fiscal stimulus and tariff liberalization, while monetary policy transmission is weakened by entrenched expectations and rapid credit growth. The report stresses that gaps in foundational skills are weighing on productivity and job quality, making human capital development central to diversification, and notes that higher oil prices temporarily bolster fiscal and external positions amid geopolitical and quasi-fiscal risks.

    ResearchEconomic data and developments