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2026-04-03•Croatia•Ministry of Finance (Croatia)
Croatia’s Ministry of Finance reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tomislav Coric visited the Agency for Commercial Activity (AKD) following AKD’s successful ISO 37301 compliance management certification audit. AKD presented its governance and control framework aligned with international standards and OECD recommendations, and showcased critical infrastructure capabilities in identity and security technologies, traceability systems, banking and fintech services, and big data-based transport solutions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAuditing
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2026-04-03•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has set minimum credit quality requirements for digital financial assets (DFAs) available to non-qualified investors, differentiating between fixed-return DFAs and those with variable, market- or macro-linked yields. Non-qualified investors may purchase fixed-return DFAs without limits if the issuer or underlying bonds are rated at least A+ nationally or BB internationally, while DFAs linked to inflation, the key rate or certain asset prices are capped at RUB 600,000 per investor annually and must meet a minimum rating of BBB- nationally or BB+ internationally.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit ratings
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2026-04-03•Moldova•Ministry of Finance (Moldova)
The Ministry of Finance of Moldova reaffirmed its commitment to support the development of the accounting and audit sector through coherent policies and ongoing dialogue with the professional community. State Secretary Corina Alexa linked strengthening the profession to enhancing economic credibility and investor confidence, highlighting priorities such as alignment with international standards, continuous professional development, and promoting integrity-based practices.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-04-03•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia published March 2026 operational statistics for the IPS NBS instant payments system, which operates in 24/7/365 mode. The system processed 11,548,770 transactions with an average execution time of 1.0 seconds and total turnover of RSD 145.0 billion.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-04-03•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia published March 2026 operational statistics for its RTGS, Clearing, Interbank Foreign Exchange Clearing System and International Foreign Exchange Clearing System, reporting 100.0% system availability and no downtime. RTGS and Clearing processed 19.4 million payments with turnover of RSD 17,001.3 billion, while the foreign exchange clearing systems, with 21 participants, processed EUR 224,966,491.72 of transactions.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-04-03•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has authorised Türk P and I Sigorta AŞ to operate in the general liability line of business. The approval is granted under Insurance Law No. 5684 and the regulation on the establishment and operating principles of insurance and reinsurance companies.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-03•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has amended its foreign exchange restrictions, effective 4 April 2026, to permit foreign currency purchases for accumulating funds for medical treatment abroad and to set conditions for hryvnia and foreign currency settlements in Ukraine related to the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. Individuals, their relatives, and charitable foundations may now purchase and hold foreign currency in Ukrainian bank accounts until the amount needed for treatment is collected, subject to specified conditions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicence approval
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2026-04-03•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a call for papers for its online workshop “Monetary Policy in Emerging Markets: Credit and Saving Behavior in Monetary Transmission,” to be held on 14 May 2026. The workshop will examine how financial systems transmit monetary policy to inflation and the real economy, focusing on credit and deposit channels, policy rate pass-through, central bank instruments, heterogeneity across households and firms, credit dynamics, financial stability, the sovereign-bank nexus, and exchange rate effects.
Research
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2026-04-03•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board published a research note comparing three major surveys on U.S. artificial intelligence adoption, finding that about 18% of firms reported AI use by end-2025, while around 41% of workers reported using work-related generative AI and 78% of the labor force is employed at AI-adopting firms. The note attributes differences in adoption rates mainly to survey design, including sampling, units of analysis, question framing, and respondent knowledge. Adoption increases with firm size and is notably high in professional services and finance.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-04-03•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy published staff macroeconomic projections for Italy for 2026–2028. The projections are based on technical assumptions available as of 27 March 2026 and other data available as of 31 March 2026.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-03•Canada•Department of Finance (Canada)
The Department of Finance Canada launched a Canada-China Financial Working Group, established through a joint statement by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng to support bilateral cooperation in financial services. During a visit to Beijing, Champagne and Canadian financial authorities met senior Chinese officials and institutions to discuss global macroeconomic developments and strengthening the bilateral economic relationship under the Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap.
Policy & regulationCooperation
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2026-04-03•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed Stephen D. Andrews and M. Jordan Minot as deputy general counsel for regulation and litigation, respectively. Andrews will lead the Regulatory Branch and Minot will lead the Litigation, Enforcement, and Adjudication Branch within the General Counsel’s Office as the agency pursues rulemaking and litigation related to its regulatory authority.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-03•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published its January 2026 list of state nonmember banks evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act, including the examination ratings assigned. The list identifies each institution and its rating code, shown as either “S” or “O”, with full CRA evaluations available from the banks and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Public Information Center.
SupervisionRegulatory reportingOther
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2026-04-03•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
China’s Ministry of Public Security’s Economic Crime Investigation Bureau and the National Financial Regulatory Administration’s Inspection Bureau have launched a new coordinated enforcement campaign against illegal “black and grey industry” activity in the financial sector to curb illegal intermediaries, safeguard market order, and protect consumers. Combining criminal enforcement with measures to improve financial services, it targets illegal deposit and loan intermediaries, online lending platforms, insurance agency intermediaries, and improper credit-card “anti-collection” intermediaries, supported by big data policing and enhanced cross-departmental coordination. In the first campaign from June to November 2025, authorities opened over 1,500 cases, dismantled more than 200 professional criminal groups, and reported nearly CNY 30 billion involved.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-04-03•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance of Greece reported a record 2,879 out-of-court debt restructurings in March 2026, covering EUR 982 million of liabilities, including 650 cases under Law 5193/2025, which broadened eligibility for mandatory restructuring offers. Since the mechanism’s launch, 58,212 restructurings have been completed for EUR 18.08 billion of initial debts, alongside EUR 254 million of bilateral loan restructurings with the four largest servicers and a reported banking sector non-performing loan ratio of 3.3% in December 2025.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLending
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2026-04-03•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan has granted Open Joint Stock Company Air Communication Agency a special licence to conduct foreign exchange operations in Tajikistan. The authorisation is issued under the Law on the National Bank, the Law on the Permitting System, the Law on Currency Regulation and Currency Control, and Instruction No. 251 on foreign currency use, circulation, and licensing of currency operations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-03•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published its weekly statement of assets and liabilities, reporting total assets and liabilities of EUR 6,253,432 million, driven by EUR -28,978 million in transactions and EUR 120,288 million in quarter-end adjustments. Key items included EUR 3,928,753 million in securities of euro area residents, EUR 22,574 million in lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations, EUR 1,618,975 million in banknotes in circulation, and EUR 2,329,445 million in deposit facility holdings.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-03•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan met with senior representatives of the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan to discuss the President’s address to parliament and its priorities for the banking system. Key tasks highlighted for banks include increasing cashless payments, improving payment infrastructure, attracting foreign investment, boosting deposits, expanding lending to priority sectors such as manufacturing entrepreneurship, and developing the mortgage lending market.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-03•Slovenia•Central Bank of Slovenia
The Central Bank of Slovenia issued a renewed alert about fraudsters falsely posing as its representatives, or as staff of Slovenian commercial banks, to obtain personal and banking data and induce transfers of funds abroad. It reiterated that it does not provide business services to individuals or request personal or financial information by phone, and urged the public to terminate such contacts, report incidents to the police, and verify any purported central bank communication via official channels.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-04-03•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic imposed a KGS 55,000 fine on a currency exchange bureau in Bishkek for violating Kyrgyz Republic legislation and the National Bank’s regulatory legal acts.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-04-03•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Batken regional office delivered a financial literacy lecture to students at the Batken campus of Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University as part of Global Money Week 2026. The session covered responsible money management, the development of QR-code payment technologies in Kyrgyzstan, and fraud schemes involving dropperstvo.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-03•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic participated in a roundtable in Bishkek organised by the Association of Microfinance Organisations to discuss microfinance market development and digitalisation of services. Participants also addressed compliance with consumer credit legislation, credit information sharing, and potential enhancements to the regulation of microfinance organisations within an ongoing regulator-industry dialogue.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentFinancial inclusion
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2026-04-03•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam announced the expanded rollout of a Vietnam–China bilateral retail QR payment service enabling Chinese visitors to pay in Vietnam using Alipay by scanning VIETQRGlobal at participating merchants. Payments are processed via connectivity between the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam and Ant International and settled through Vietcombank, supporting direct renminbi–dong transactions across NAPAS member acceptance points. The central bank’s Payment Department urged acceleration of the “Vietnam outbound” leg to allow Vietnamese users to pay in China using domestic bank payment apps to scan Alipay QR codes.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border payments
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2026-04-03•Moldova•Ministry of Finance (Moldova)
The Ministry of Finance of Moldova reported that under the Agricultural Credit Facility 408 micro and small agricultural enterprises were financed between March 2025 and March 2026, with total on-lent resources of MDL 382.6 million and grants of MDL 44.2 million. Financing mainly supported equipment for conventional and conservation agriculture and post-harvest processing, with projects concentrated in the north and on-lent at a fixed 5.1% annual interest rate. For 2026, the programme has MDL 183.16 million available for loans and MDL 15.75 million for grants.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-04-03•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reported strong early uptake of the new Reshoring Investment Account, with around 92,000 accounts and balances of about USD 0.32bn in roughly 11 days, and urged the financial sector to promote the product to support domestic capital inflows. During a visit to NH Investment & Securities, Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol linked expected improvements in foreign exchange supply and demand to the RIA launch, record first-quarter trade surplus, increased foreign purchases of Korean Treasury bonds, foreign-exchange stability measures, and a forthcoming National Pension Service framework, while warning of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and vowing firm action against market disruption.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-03•Czech Republic•Ministry of Finance (Czech Republic)
The Czech Ministry of Finance, together with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, has launched a new electronic service for submitting foreign direct investment screening applications under the 2025 framework law. The online portal allows investors and authorised representatives to complete required data fields and upload supporting documents via the government portal and the Ministry’s website. In-scope foreign direct investments carried out from 2 April 2026 must be notified to the Ministry of Finance for screening before completion.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLicensing framework and process
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2026-04-03•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission held an expanded Party committee study session on artificial intelligence to set priorities for AI use in financial services and supervision, positioning it as a strategic focus for technology finance and the sector’s digital transformation. Director Li Yunze called for building a financial service system aligned with full life-cycle financing needs of future industries, prudently piloting AI applications, establishing a secure AI governance framework, and launching the “Jin Jian Project” to strengthen supervisory technology and look-through supervision.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligence
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2026-04-03•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets held technical assistance sessions on transposing EU Directive 2021/2167 on credit servicers and purchasers, aiming to raise regulatory standards for credit origination and debt collection. Moderated by Romania’s National Authority for Consumer Protection, the sessions combined staff training with recommendations on the draft law and discussions with market participants on new requirements and their impact on business models, supported by the “Moldova is Europe – Support for EU integration” project.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCredit riskSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-04-03•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
The National Commission for Financial Markets of Moldova hosted a study visit for finance students, outlining its role in regulating and supervising the financial market and protecting consumers. The authority also discussed digital financial security risks, recent online fraud typologies, and practical measures to identify and prevent manipulation in digital channels.
Financial literacy & educationCyber resilienceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-03•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR held an open consultation meeting on a draft law on deposit protection, chaired by Deputy Governor Sulisak Thamnouvong. Representatives from relevant ministries, public bodies, and industry associations from the commercial banking and microfinance sectors participated.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-04-03•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The Central Bank of the Republic of China reports that People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met Standard Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Sim Tshabalala to discuss the current economic and financial situation in China and globally, as well as Standard Bank Group’s business developments. Deputy Governor Tao Ling and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Chairman Liao Lin also attended the meeting.
Monetary policyOtherCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-03•Malaysia•Malaysia Securities Commission
The Securities Commission Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to enhance enforcement cooperation against online scams and fraudulent or unlicensed investment schemes. The agreement provides for expanded intelligence sharing, standard operating procedures, capacity building and the use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve detection, investigation and enforcement, and supports faster removal of scam-related content and joint public education initiatives.
SupervisionCooperationCyber resilienceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-03•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has issued a notice instructing six individuals granted securities practising certificates to pay a fee of VND 1,000,000 per person in accordance with Ministry of Finance Circular 25/2022/TT-BTC. Fees may be paid by bank transfer to designated VietinBank or Vietcombank accounts or directly at the Commission, and certificates will be revoked if recipients do not complete the collection process within one year of the fee-payment notice.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-03•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission issued Notice No. 55/TB-UBCK requiring listed individuals to pay a VND 1,000,000 fee for issuance of a securities practising certificate under the Ministry of Finance’s Circular 25/2022/TT-BTC, either by bank transfer or in person. If the fee payment and related procedures are not completed within one year of the Commission’s notification, the Commission will cancel the issued securities practising certificate.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-04-03•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance chaired the third meeting of the government-wide Illegal Foreign Exchange Transactions Response Team, calling for stricter action against market-disrupting conduct, including groundless fake news, and stronger joint enforcement against illegal foreign exchange activity. Citing its recent criminal complaint, the ministry urged agencies, including the National Intelligence Service, National Tax Service, Korea Customs Service, Bank of Korea and Financial Supervisory Service, to promptly share cases and file police complaints, focusing on underground remittances (hwanchegi), cross-border settlements outside banks and money laundering.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-04-03•Sri Lanka•Sri Lanka Securities & Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka has extended the application period for accreditation as an SEC Accredited Shariah Scholar under its framework for independent Shariah oversight of Islamic capital market products. Following a 2024 evaluation that resulted in six accredited professionals, the SEC has amended its guidelines and invited further applications from local and international candidates meeting updated qualification, experience and eligibility criteria.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-04-03•El Salvador•Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported 2025 net FDI inflows of USD 474.8 million, with USD 10,617.9 million in inflows and USD 10,143.1 million in outflows, largely from intragroup financial transactions rather than changes in productive activity. Outflows were mainly intercompany debt repayments and profit remittances, with ten large companies accounting for 67% of the total. Firms with FDI posted record profits of USD 1,642.8 million and dividends of USD 981.1 million. Reinvested earnings contributed USD 661.7 million and equity contributions USD 276.3 million, with the largest net inflows in real estate and other services, and in financial and insurance activities.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-03•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR convened the inaugural 2026 meeting of its Payment System Committee, chaired by Vice Governor Sulisak Thamnouvong. Committee members and representatives from internal departments and other relevant stakeholders participated.
Institutional developmentGovernanceOther
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2026-04-03•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board concluded its Article IV consultation with Japan, noting resilient above-potential growth but urging rebuilding of fiscal buffers, continued monetary policy normalization, and labor market reforms to support sustained real wage gains. Directors project growth to slow to 0.8% in 2026 and inflation to converge to the Bank of Japan’s target by 2027, and recommend a credible, growth-friendly fiscal framework to contain rising debt. They support gradual interest rate hikes toward neutral, careful design of any consumption tax suspension, and vigilance over financial vulnerabilities, including foreign exchange exposures, regional banks, commercial real estate, and non-bank financial institutions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-03•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea reported that official foreign reserves stood at USD 423.7 billion at end-March 2026, down USD 4.0 billion from end-February, with Korea ranking 12th globally in foreign reserve holdings as of end-February 2026. Reserves remained concentrated in securities at USD 377.7 billion (89.2%), with smaller holdings in deposits, Special Drawing Rights, gold and the International Monetary Fund position, all of which were flat or slightly lower over the month.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-02•Bulgaria•Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission
The Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission approved the prospectus for a EUR 10,000,000 secured bond issue by Industry Development Holding AD for trading on a regulated market and entered it in the register of securities issuers. The floating‑rate bonds (ISIN BG2100001267) carry 6‑month EURIBOR plus 1.00%, with a 3.25%–5.75% annual rate corridor and maturity on 26 January 2034. The commission will apply ESMA guidelines on criteria for assessing knowledge and competence under the Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation in its supervisory practice from 28 July 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has revoked the operating licence of investment firm Limit Prime Securities AD (Podgorica) following the firm’s decision to cease providing investment and ancillary services, acting under Article 222(1)(2) of the Capital Market Law. Clients have been notified, pursuant to Article 223(1), to withdraw their funds or transfer them to another investment firm.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
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2026-04-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Financial Supervision Commission of Bulgaria to enhance supervisory collaboration and exchange of experience in support of Montenegro’s European integration. The agreement aims to strengthen regulator-to-regulator cooperation on capital market integration and joint international initiatives, and was accompanied by discussions on market development, connectivity, and citizen-targeted government bond issuance models.
SupervisionCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority reported that its chair, Željko Drinčić, met with London Stock Exchange Group representatives in London to discuss capital market development and digitalisation. Discussions with Darko Hajdukovic focused on global market trends, digital market infrastructure, innovative solutions, and the role of regulators in enhancing transparency, efficiency and security, with the visit framed as strengthening international cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•Luxembourg•Central Bank of Luxembourg
The Central Bank of Luxembourg published Luxembourg’s international investment position for Q4 2025, reporting a EUR 361bn increase in external financial assets to EUR 13,499bn and a similar rise in external liabilities to EUR 13,474bn, resulting in a net position of EUR 25bn. The expansion was driven by collective investment undertakings, with portfolio investment assets in foreign securities rising by EUR 189bn to EUR 6,359bn and securities issued by Luxembourg and held by non-residents increasing by EUR 298bn to EUR 8,041bn.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-02•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority and the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation and information exchange on regulatory oversight of auditors and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, including in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The framework aims to strengthen transparency and integrity across financial and non-financial sectors, support coordinated supervision and enforcement in line with international best practices, and reinforce efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and related illicit activities.
SupervisionCooperationAuditingDomestic cooperation
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2026-04-02•St. Vincent & the Grenadines•St. Vincent & the Grenadines Financial Services Authority
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Services Authority issued a public notice reminding all persons and entities conducting virtual asset business within or from the country that they must be registered under the Virtual Assets Business Act 2022. The notice clarifies the scope of “virtual asset business” and warns that operating without registration is an offence subject to enforcement action, including administrative penalties and other legal sanctions, urging operators to submit registration applications.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLicence approval
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2026-04-02•Canada•Department of Finance (Canada)
The Department of Finance Canada announced the appointment of Simon Kamel as interim Master of the Royal Canadian Mint for an eight-month term while the selection process for a permanent Master continues. The Master of the Mint serves as chief executive officer of the Crown corporation, overseeing its activities, business performance and strategic development, with the Board accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Finance.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-02•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published preliminary 2025 external statistics indicating an improved current account balance and reduced net external liability position. The current account deficit narrowed to EUR 2,336.5 million (6.4% of GDP) from EUR 2,852.6 million (8.2%) in 2024, while the international investment position improved to a net liability of EUR 28,165.0 million and gross external debt declined to EUR 225,188.5 million. Adjusted for special purpose entities, the current account deficit was EUR 2,677.9 million (7.4% of GDP) and net external debt stood at -EUR 30,946.3 million.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-02•United States•Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued Supplemental Instructions for the March 31, 2026 Call Report, confirming no new data items or form revisions for the FFIEC 031, FFIEC 041, and FFIEC 051, and providing guidance for institutions early adopting the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio final rule and those subject to the FDIC special assessment. The instructions address continued reporting of the Supplementary Leverage Ratio, accounting for the special assessment under ASC Subtopic 450-20, recent FASB Accounting Standards Updates, and treatment of transfers between available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities, with Call Report instructions to be updated in future periods.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reporting
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2026-04-02•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency promoted Jason Almonte and Sebastian Astrada to Deputy Comptrollers for Chartering, Organization & Structure, where they will set policy and provide executive direction over federal bank applications, chartering and corporate activities. Their appointments, reflecting experience in large bank, digital asset and de novo charter applications, were linked by Senior Deputy Comptroller Stephen Lybarger to implementation of the GENIUS Act and efforts to promote responsible innovation in federal banking.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-02•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt kept its overnight deposit rate at 19.0% and lending rate at 20.0% on 2 Apr 2026, pausing after February’s 100 bp cut amid a rebound in headline inflation to 13.4% y/y and heightened external risks. It judged the stance tight enough to preserve a positive real margin and reiterated readiness to act to meet the 7% ± 2 pp Q4 2026 inflation target.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-04-02•Tanzania•Bank of Tanzania
Bank of Tanzania’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the Central Bank Rate at 5.75 % for Q2 2026 and narrowed the policy corridor to ±150 bp, guiding the 7-day interbank rate to 4.25–7.25 %. The decision seeks to temper energy-driven inflation pressures while growth, credit expansion and external buffers remain robust and inflation stays within the 3–5 % target.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-04-02•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration Board will hold an open meeting to brief on brokered and reciprocal deposits, its deregulation project, the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, and the 2026 Annual Performance Plan. The meeting will take place at the agency’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, with in-person attendance by registered visitors and a simultaneous livestream, and related documents will be published online at the start of the session.
Other
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2026-04-02•Ecuador•Central Bank of Ecuador
The Central Bank of Ecuador, in coordination with the Financial and Monetary Policy and Regulation Board, has launched a process to update the National Financial Inclusion Policy and its strategies to strengthen access to, use of, and the quality of financial services. The update is being informed by technical roundtables with financial sector, public-sector and international stakeholders, whose inputs will underpin a diagnostic, objectives and actions, and will also support a new National Financial Education Strategy to improve citizens’ capabilities to use financial products and services responsibly.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial inclusionFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-02•Cayman Islands•Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority announced three senior promotions effective 1 January 2026, appointing new heads for the Onsite Inspection Unit and Currency Division and a new deputy head for the Policy and Development Division, plus a specialist hire in insurance supervision. Dr. Stephanie Azan becomes Head of the Onsite Inspection Unit, Dominique Michelle Lloyd Head of the Currency Division, Kathleen Bulatovic Deputy Head of the Policy and Development Division, and Heather Timothy Reinsurance Specialist in the Insurance Supervision Division.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-02•Caribbean•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank published remarks by Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine at the launch of the ECCB 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. The speech marks the formal commencement of the central bank’s new strategic planning cycle.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-04-02•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority issued two new instructions on disclosure by listed companies. One sets the content of annual and half-year reports and the main financial indicators for quarterly disclosures, while the other provides an indicative list of facts or information that may qualify as material information.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reportingSupervisory data
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2026-04-02•Canada•New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission
The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission issued an investor alert stating that Algo Guard, also known as Trade Algo Guard, is not registered to deal or advise in securities or derivatives in New Brunswick and that investors should avoid unregistered firms as investor protections may not apply. The alert cites related warnings from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets and the International Organization of Securities Commissions, and notes apparent links to Trade-Algo Quant, which has also been warned about by the Commission.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-04-02•Canada•New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission
The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission issued an investor warning that Trade-Algo Quant (also known as Algo Quant and Algo-quant-hft) and related websites are not registered to deal or advise in securities or derivatives in New Brunswick. The Commission cautioned investors against unregistered firms, noted links between the Trade-Algo Quant portal and previously warned entity Algo Guard, and clarified the warning does not apply to Algoquant Fintech Limited listed on Indian exchanges.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-04-02•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam held a system-wide conference on practising thrift and combating waste, emphasising structural efficiency, organisational redesign and digitalisation over traditional cost-cutting. It reported 2025 streamlining, including consolidation of branches and departments, simplified procedures, expanded electronic document management and tighter expenditure controls. For 2026, it plans to refine policy mechanisms, strengthen financial and asset management, accelerate administrative and digital reforms, and link savings targets to productivity and governance quality through 2030.
Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureOperational excellence
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2026-04-02•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF Executive Board concluded its Article IV consultation for the United States, welcoming solid 2025 growth but warning that persistent fiscal deficits, policy uncertainty and upside inflation risks limit scope for further monetary easing and heighten financial stability tail risks. Directors urged frontloaded fiscal adjustment, criticised higher tariffs and trade uncertainty, and highlighted rising debt and rollover risks. They called for stronger financial oversight, including full Basel III implementation, higher requirements for mid-sized banks, closer monitoring of nonbank intermediation and digital assets, and using the forthcoming Financial Sector Assessment Program to assess systemic risks.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-02•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Secretary seeking an explanation of how the Treasury’s plan to place President Trump’s signature on U.S. paper currency would benefit the public. They questioned the decision in light of recent economic pressures, including higher mortgage rates, an OECD projection that U.S. inflation will exceed 4 percent in 2026, a 1.7 percent decline in the S&P 500, and increased household costs from tariffs and essential expenses.
OtherMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-04-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova is preparing a draft Executive Committee decision to approve a new edition of the instruction on how banks report applied interest rates. The revision would adjust the methodology for determining and calculating interest rates on loans and deposits to produce more comprehensive, comparable and harmonised statistics, and to align conceptually with European Central Bank Regulation (EU) No 1072/2013 on monetary financial institutions’ interest rate statistics.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-04-02•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya said it has received March salary disbursement authorizations from the Ministry of Finance and sent them to commercial banks for processing through the "Your Salary Instantly" system. Enrolment in the project has reached 1.585 million public sector employees, or 72% of the 2.2 million employees covered at the start. The bank is also working to automate complaints handling and resolve pending salary payments with the Ministry of Finance.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-04-02•Canada•Canadian Securities Administrators
The Canadian Securities Administrators reported on its 2025 oversight of CIRO and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Its work covered CIRO’s rule, registration, fee and proficiency initiatives and cybersecurity response, as well as CIPF’s fund integration, investment alignment and potential credit-risk-based fund-sizing model.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsRegulatory reportingCyber resilienceRisk management
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2026-04-02•Canada•Canadian Securities Administrators
The CSA and CIRO clarified that event contracts classified as securities or derivatives are subject to applicable registration, recognition and trading requirements, with breaches potentially leading to enforcement. Two CIRO members may facilitate Canadian client access under specific conditions, but no prediction market has been recognized, registered or exempted by the CSA. Further guidance and possible regulatory action are planned.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protectionComplianceMarket development
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2026-04-02•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia launched its “Invite FinEdu to the Classroom” open lesson project as part of Georgia’s Global Money Week campaign, with First Vice-Governor Ekaterine Mikabadze delivering a financial education lesson and donating materials to a school library. The 2026 campaign, themed “Talk About Money,” will see National Bank of Georgia and commercial bank staff provide financial education lessons to students in grades V–XII across Tbilisi and other regions over a two-month period.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over state actions targeting CFTC-registered designated contract markets that facilitate trading in lawful event contracts. The CFTC seeks to reaffirm its exclusive jurisdiction under the Commodity Exchange Act over event contracts, including prediction markets, arguing that state measures would create inconsistent obligations and undermine the federal derivatives framework, and noted it is advancing rulemaking on prediction market regulation.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsTrading
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2026-04-02•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has reviewed and reissued the operational guidelines for Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable), with the revised guidelines applicable from the date of the circular. Issued under Section 29(2) of the Government Securities Act, 2006, the circular supersedes the previous guidelines of June 30, 2020, as updated on June 27, 2022.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-04-02•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has updated its instructions on money changing activities to allow residents, in addition to non-residents, to exchange Indian rupee notes at foreign exchange counters in departure halls of international airports located in Duty-Free or Security Hold Areas. The Master Direction on Money Changing Activities will be amended accordingly, and Authorised Persons have been asked to inform their constituents and customers, with the directions issued under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-04-02•Canada•Alberta Securities Commission
The Alberta Securities Commission highlighted joint guidance from the Canadian Securities Administrators and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization on prediction markets and “event contracts,” reminding firms and investors that contracts that are securities or derivatives must comply with Canadian requirements, including registration or recognition, and that non-compliance may lead to enforcement action. The notice underscores prohibitions on certain short-term binary options and clarifies that no prediction market has been recognized or registered.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-02•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank published survey findings indicating that workers in the Netherlands spend around 20% of their working time on activities they do not view as core tasks, mainly meetings and administrative duties, suggesting scope to reorganise work to support productivity. The perceived burden of non-core tasks varies by sector and is reported as high by 58% of workers where no reduction policy exists versus 45% where such a policy is in place, with employees prioritising fewer and shorter meetings and clearer internal processes.
ResearchOther
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2026-04-02•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia has licensed SIA Catego as a payment institution authorised to provide an account information service. The authority noted that Latvia now has five licensed payment institutions and ten licensed and one registered electronic money institutions, and highlighted its licensing guides and pre-licensing consultations as tools to support prospective applicants.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-02•Malta•Malta Financial Services Authority
The Malta Financial Services Authority has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seychelles Financial Services Authority to formalise regulatory cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The MoU provides for information and best practice sharing on financial market development, regulatory frameworks and business structures, and aims to promote the fitness and properness of licensed persons, strengthen standards of fair dealing and integrity, and reinforce enforcement efforts.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board published research indicating that demographic trends could slow US potential labor force growth to near zero in 2026, driven by weak population growth from lower net immigration and declining participation as the population ages. The note finds the pool of available workers may increase by fewer than 10,000 people per month, implying a breakeven employment growth rate near zero and making negative monthly job growth as likely as positive. It concludes that if potential employment growth is near zero, potential GDP growth in 2026 would need to be driven entirely by labor productivity.
Research
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2026-04-02•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austrian Financial Market Authority released a new episode of its podcast “Reden wir über Geld” explaining why banks must collect identification documents, ask detailed customer questions, and obtain evidence on the origin of funds as part of anti-money laundering controls. The episode discusses how banks identify money laundering risks, the need to keep customer data up to date, the misuse of customers as “money mules”, and the consequences when statutory cooperation requirements are not met.
Financial literacy & educationAML and CFTFinancial inclusion
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2026-04-02•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy reported that its Eurocoin indicator declined to 0.48 in March from 0.54 in February, remaining elevated but weakening. The deterioration was driven by worsening industrial production data and falling stock prices.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-04-02•Malta•Central Bank of Malta
The Malta Financial Services Authority and the Central Bank of Malta have formed a national group to coordinate Malta’s move to T+1 securities settlement by Oct. 11, 2027. The group will oversee legal, operational, technology, liquidity and testing preparations, while draft rule changes and consultations will follow.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructure
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2026-04-02•Canada•Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
The Canadian Securities Administrators and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization reminded firms and investors that trading in, or facilitating trading in, prediction market event contracts that are securities or derivatives is subject to Canadian securities and derivatives requirements, including registration or recognition obligations, and that non-compliance may lead to enforcement action. Certain short-term binary options remain prohibited in some jurisdictions. Only two CIRO members are authorized to facilitate Canadian client access to event contracts under specific terms and conditions, and no prediction market has been recognized as an exchange or registered as a dealer. The authorities will continue monitoring prediction markets, may issue further guidance, and may adjust existing terms and conditions or take additional regulatory action.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-02•Kenya•Kenya Capital Markets Authority
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority reported that the overall corporate governance score for 53 public issuers rose to 79 percent in 2024/2025 from 74 percent a year earlier under the mandatory governance code framework. Board Operations and Control recorded the largest improvement, while most sectors achieved leadership ratings and the commercial services and telecommunications sector was the only one to decline. The report also highlights cybersecurity, artificial intelligence oversight, stewardship, and minority investor protection as emerging priorities, alongside work on a binding ESG code.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCorporate governance
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2026-04-02•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England published a staff working paper analysing how cyclical movements in UK labour market slack are driven by who becomes unemployed and their likelihood of remaining attached to the labour force. Using Labour Force Survey data and an extended Diamond-Mortensen-Pissarides model, the paper finds that compositional shifts in unemployment, particularly between job-losers and those entering from inactivity, can increase unemployment volatility by around 50% and help explain the sharp rise in unemployment during the Great Recession. It is a research paper and does not represent Bank of England policy.
Research
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2026-04-02•Global•World Bank
The World Bank Group and Sri Lanka have launched a five-year Country Partnership Framework to support economic recovery, private sector-led job creation and higher private investment, aligned with a 7% medium-term growth target. It envisages over USD 1 billion in IFC investment and up to USD 1 billion in low-interest World Bank financing, focusing on regulatory simplification, trade and infrastructure modernisation, renewable energy, and targeted support for tourism, agriculture and the Northern and Eastern Provinces. The World Bank Board has approved the first major project, the USD 100 million REVIVE Project for the Northern and Eastern Provinces, expected to create 3,000 jobs and benefit about 260,000 people by 2031.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-04-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment against James R. Velissaris for operating a fraudulent valuation scheme in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act. The court imposed a USD 2.2 million civil monetary penalty, permanent trading and registration bans, and cited the egregiousness and duration of the misconduct alongside related criminal sanctions including a 15-year prison sentence, USD 125,969,962 in restitution, and USD 22 million forfeiture.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-04-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois, arguing that the Commodity Exchange Act grants it exclusive jurisdiction over CFTC-registered designated contract markets offering lawful event contracts. The agency warned that state attempts to outlaw or regulate such trading risk creating inconsistent requirements and undermining the national derivatives framework, and highlighted its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on prediction markets as a step toward reinforcing obligations under the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC rules.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsTrading
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2026-04-02•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England has revised the publication schedule for its Decision Maker Panel survey and Agents’ summary of business conditions so they no longer coincide with the Monetary Policy Report, with both now typically released on the Friday before key Monetary Policy Committee events. The Bank has set out 2026 dates under the new timetable and confirmed that these publications will continue to provide survey and intelligence inputs to the Monetary Policy Committee ahead of its meetings.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-04-02•Estonia•Ministry of Finance (Estonia)
The Ministry of Finance of Estonia has published the week 15 forward schedule for 6–10 April, outlining Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi’s planned parliamentary and government engagements. Key items include discussion of a draft law amending the Social Tax Act (Bill 860 SE), first readings of the Public Service Act and the Credit Institutions Act, review of 2025 budget execution and the 2026 spring economic forecast, and a meeting with European Commissioner for Financial Services and Capital Markets Maria Luis Albuquerque.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-04-02•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the Indonesia Central Securities Depository have completed four market-transparency reforms under an eight-point capital market integrity plan: public disclosure of listed-company shareholdings above 1%, High Shareholding Concentration announcements, expanded investor-type granularity to 39 categories, and a higher minimum free float of 15% via amendments to IDX Rule I-A. Monthly share-ownership reports to the exchange now cover holdings above 5%, directors’ and commissioners’ stakes, and beneficial owners with 10% or more, whose data is available on request to relevant parties. OJK will continue engagement with global index providers and investor outreach, and has imposed year-to-date administrative fines of IDR 96.33 billion on 233 parties and IDR 29.30 billion on 11 parties in market-manipulation cases.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-04-02•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) closed the 2026 Ramadan Sharia Finance Festival (GERAK Syariah), highlighting expanded Islamic finance literacy and inclusion efforts and launching, with the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the 2026 Religion-Based Financial Education (ESA) pocketbook. GERAK Syariah 2026 recorded 1,283 literacy, 459 inclusion and 890 social activities, reaching 8,350,391 participants and mobilising IDR 6.83 trillion in funds with IDR 6.86 trillion disbursed, alongside IDR 86.2 billion in social disbursements to 266,421 beneficiaries.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-02•Latvia•Ministry of Finance (Latvia)
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance, with the Bank of Latvia, has prepared a 13-draft-law package to transfer registration, licensing and supervision of non-bank consumer lenders and credit intermediaries, plus financial services consumer protection, from the Consumer Rights Protection Centre to the Bank of Latvia. The reforms, via amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law and related financial, AML/CFT, sanctions and advertising legislation, address fragmented oversight flagged by MONEYVAL and establish a unified supervisory framework, with a phased transition from 2027 and PTAC licences remaining valid in the interim.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-04-02•Europe•European Fund and Asset Management Association
The European Fund and Asset Management Association’s January 2026 Monthly Statistical Release reported record UCITS net sales and combined UCITS and alternative investment fund net inflows of EUR 168 billion, up from EUR 81 billion in December 2025, with UCITS accounting for EUR 150 billion. Long-term UCITS funds attracted EUR 101 billion, including EUR 49 billion into exchange-traded fund UCITS, while UCITS money market funds recorded EUR 49 billion of net inflows and alternative investment fund net inflows eased to EUR 18 billion. Total net assets of UCITS and alternative investment funds rose 2.4% to EUR 25.7 trillion.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-04-02•Mozambique•Bank of Mozambique
The Bank of Mozambique has revoked the authorisation of Cooperativa de Crédito das Mulheres de Pemba, SCRL to conduct activity and appointed the Deposit Guarantee Fund, Fundo de Garantia de Depósitos, as liquidator. The decision follows the cooperative’s request to cease activities and is based on the renunciation of authorisation under Mozambique’s Credit Institutions and Financial Companies Law and Administrative Liquidation Law.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-04-02•Bahamas•Central Bank of the Bahamas
The Central Bank of the Bahamas issued a scam alert stating that DSJ Exchange (DSJEX) is operating a fraudulent investment scheme and is falsely claiming to be licensed by the central bank. It clarified that DSJ Exchange and its affiliates are not licensed or registered, warned that the entity uses multiple aliases to market cryptocurrency and foreign exchange investments, and advised affected individuals to report to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-04-02•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan kept the refinancing rate at 6.5 % and the interest-rate corridor at 5.5–7.5 %, ending a run of three 25 bp cuts since July 2025. Citing February inflation of 5.7 % within its 4 ± 2 % target but rising geopolitical and commodity-price risks, the bank adopted a wait-and-see stance while pledging to adjust the corridor if price pressures escalate.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-04-02•Central African Republic•Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa held its first roundtable with statutory auditors in the regional financial market and indicated that this regulator-auditor dialogue will now be institutionalized. Talks focused on harmonizing audit methodologies, clarifying roles in collective management, improving traceability of financial flows and aligning on supervision of collective investment schemes.
SupervisionCooperationAuditingSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-04-02•Portugal•Portuguese Securities Commission (CMVM)
The Portuguese Securities Commission received 271 complaints in 2025, the second-lowest annual total in a decade, while information requests fell 7% to 5,278. Unauthorized investment intermediation became the second-largest inquiry category at 7.8%, often involving suspected fraud. The report also confirms plans to expand the CMVM’s financial instrument comparison tool beyond investment fund-based retirement savings products in 2026.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsComplaints and dispute resolutionConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-04-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
France’s Autorité des marchés financiers has signed the framework agreement for the Crisis Management Group of US central counterparty ICE Clear Credit LLC, confirming its role in the clearinghouse’s resolution planning. The Group, set up by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Reserve Board, will validate and, where applicable, implement ICE Clear Credit LLC’s resolution plan under an information‑sharing and cooperation framework subject to confidentiality.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
The Sanctions Commission of France’s Autorité des marchés financiers has fined financial investment adviser Kerdiz Finance et Conseil EUR 300,000 and its former managers EUR 75,000 each, and imposed a five-year ban on financial investment adviser activity for breaches between 1 January 2020 and 28 June 2023. Misconduct included misrepresenting regulatory status and authorisation, conflicts of interest linked to the Vivat Multitalent group, failures in product governance, client information collection, and AML/CFT controls, as well as advising on prohibited Multitalent securities and lack of diligence towards inspectors.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCorporate governance
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2026-04-02•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation published research profiling retail investors who use social media and follow “finfluencers,” finding they are disproportionately younger, more diverse, and exhibit a pronounced knowledge-confidence gap alongside higher exposure to investment fraud. Social‑media‑informed investors are more likely to be male, have lower portfolio values, rely heavily on social media personalities for investment decisions, and suffer higher fraud losses, while also consulting more information sources, checking financial professionals’ backgrounds more often, and citing non‑monetary motives such as entertainment and social activity.
ResearchFinancial literacy and educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-02•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan’s Board has issued a licence to closed joint-stock company insurance organisation “Paymon Insurance” to conduct insurance activities. The authorisation is granted under the agreed insurance rules and in accordance with Tajikistan’s laws on the licensing system, insurance activity, the central bank and the applicable licensing regulation.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther