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2026-04-02•Romania•Ministry of Finance (Romania)
Romania’s Ministry of Finance announced Government approval of a draft law to modernise the legal framework for collective investment undertakings and their managers, aiming to simplify processes, increase investment flexibility and align with EU requirements. The bill would permit fund unit distribution via omnibus accounts, introduce a “semi-professional” investor category, replace authorisation with registration for certain professional-investor funds, broaden eligible assets to include certain digital assets in line with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, and transpose parts of Directive (EU) 2024/2994 on counterparty risk.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket development
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2026-04-02•Croatia•Ministry of Finance (Croatia)
Croatia’s Ministry of Finance reported on a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tomislav Coric and International Finance Corporation regional director Ines Rocha to review Croatia’s macroeconomic situation and deepen cooperation on private sector development, sustainable finance and the energy transition. Discussions focused on expanding IFC activity in capital market development, support for small and medium-sized enterprises and green and digital investments, with IFC support since 1993 exceeding EUR 1.8bn across 50 projects.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published a working paper on how bilateral over-the-counter versus centrally cleared repo trading shapes the pricing of “specialness” in euro-area security-driven repos. It finds repo rates for the same securities are typically more negative over the counter than centrally cleared in normal times, but this gap narrowed sharply during the March 2020 COVID-19 shock as centrally cleared borrowing costs rose by about 6 basis points relative to over the counter. The paper attributes this to differences in how counterparty risk is priced across venues and shows, using confidential transaction-level data, that the post-shock compression was weaker for riskier borrowers and stronger for high-quality collateral.
ResearchMarket infrastructure
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2026-04-02•Jersey•Financial Services Unit (Jersey)
The Financial Services Unit (Jersey) has launched a consultation on proposed secondary consumer credit legislation to provide clearer, more consistent protections, supporting recent amendments to the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998 and addressing affordability, transparency of charges, contract clarity and debt collection. The proposals define which activities require authorisation, introduce exemptions for low-risk or ancillary services, set conduct standards for lenders and credit service providers, and strengthen statutory rules for debt collectors within a two-tier system split between Jersey Financial Services Commission authorisation and Trading Standards supervision.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-02•West Africa•Central Bank of West African States
The Central Bank of West African States reported on the rollout of the West African Economic and Monetary Union’s Interoperable Platform of the Instant Payment System (PI-SPI), noting that 80 participants are already connected and 42 additional institutions are conducting live tests. It instructed all banks, electronic money institutions, payment institutions and supervised microfinance institutions in the Union to complete preparations and ensure effective PI-SPI service delivery to customers by 30 June 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-04-02•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia plans to upgrade its Real-Time Gross Settlement system to 24/7, multi-currency operation and launch an Instant Payment System by end-2026, both using ISO 20022 to enhance domestic and cross-border interoperability. Vice-Governor Ekaterine Galdava also highlighted Georgia’s regional payment integration ambitions and frameworks for digital banks, Virtual Asset Service Providers, sandboxes and a FinTech strategy, while the head of the Specialized Risk Department joined a panel on cyber threats in the financial sector.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systems
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2026-04-02•Morocco•Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)
The Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS), together with FSD Africa and the Moroccan Insurance Federation, held a two-day training and awareness session in Casablanca for insurance market participants as part of its project to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into insurance supervision. Launched in November 2025, the project seeks to strengthen consideration of ESG issues in line with national sustainable development guidelines and international standards, with the session covering climate risks, sustainable taxonomies and reporting requirements.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-04-02•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England have launched a call for expressions of interest to join a new Transaction and Post-trade Reporting Taskforce to inform their long-term approach to harmonising transaction and post-trade reporting requirements. The taskforce will comprise three co-chaired working groups on policy, strategy and architecture, focusing on harmonising data under UK MiFIR, UK EMIR and UK SFTR and leveraging modern technology and data to streamline and simplify reporting, with senior industry representatives appointed in a personal capacity.
Policy & regulationCooperationRegulatory reporting
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2026-04-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
The Autorité des marchés financiers published a Sanctions Commission decision (SAN-2026-03) dated 1 April 2026 concerning Kerdiz Finance et Conseil and two individuals, Marc Peuvrier and Anthony Finck. The case concerns investment advisers, crowdfunding intermediaries or other service providers and is tagged as relating to professional obligations, with the full text of the decision made available.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsSanctions list update
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2026-04-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held a financial fair at Osh State University as part of Global Money Week 2026, bringing together public authorities and financial institutions to promote financial literacy among students, young people, school pupils and local residents. The programme covered basic financial literacy, the deposit protection system, financial security and entrepreneurship, and included practical training, explanations of core banking services and interactive activities.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-02•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets published findings on how non-life insurers incorporate sustainability into products, underwriting and other activities, noting that impact measurement remains limited and is more common for retail than commercial offerings. The authority highlights pricing challenges for new sustainability-related risks, reiterates that sustainability claims must be correct, clear and not misleading, and points to existing guidance. It notes sector collaboration on sustainable claims repair and portfolio CO2 standards and signals continued supervisory focus on sustainability.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable financeDisclosures
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2026-04-02•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
China’s State Taxation Administration and National Financial Regulatory Administration issued a joint notice to deepen and standardise the “bank–tax interaction” programme, using tax-payment and contribution credit information to support inclusive finance and improve funding access for private, micro and small enterprises. The notice revises cooperation arrangements and data-sharing mechanisms, promotes secure direct data links and technology-enabled innovation, and requires banks to expand credit services for compliant taxpayers while strengthening risk management.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-04-02•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission reported that Party Committee Secretary and chair Li Yunze met with Peter Routledge, head of Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. The discussions covered the international economic and financial situation, financial regulatory reform, and the development and application of artificial intelligence.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met with Huang Shanwen, Chairman of the Macau Monetary Authority’s Administrative Committee, to discuss Macau Special Administrative Region economic and financial conditions. They exchanged views on supporting Macau’s role as a China–Portuguese financial services platform, accelerating development of a modern financial industry, and promoting appropriately diversified economic development.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The Central Bank of the Republic of China has designated 12 additional commercial banks as bank-type operating institutions for the digital renminbi and connected them to the central bank-side digital renminbi system, in line with the 15th Five-Year Plan to develop the digital currency and enhance service inclusiveness. The newly added banks will launch digital renminbi services after completing required preparations, and the central bank plans to further expand operating institutions under market-based and rule-of-law principles to support an open, fair competitive environment.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCBDC
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2026-04-02•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China held its 2026 accounting and finance work conference, reviewing 2025 progress and setting priorities for strengthening accounting and financial management. The 2026 agenda focuses on upgrading budget management rules and oversight, advancing rectification of inspection and audit findings, tightening internal controls over funds, assets and procurement, and enhancing accounting standards research and workforce professionalism.
Institutional developmentGovernanceAuditing
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2026-04-02•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against Exmix Co., Ltd. and its director, Mr. Chatpon Sakrucharat, for allegedly operating an unlicensed digital asset dealer business in breach of Thailand’s Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses. The authority has also referred the Exmix platform to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society for access blocking under the Royal Decree on Measures for Preventing and Suppressing Technology Related Crimes (No. 2) B.E. 2568 (2025), and will monitor the investigation and court proceedings.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-04-02•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission has convened the Department of Medical Services, the Thai Life Assurance Association and the Thai General Insurance Association to develop health insurance policies supporting treatment in public hospitals. Discussions focus on hospitals’ readiness, improved service channels, linked referral systems, direct billing between hospitals and insurers, and tailored products for inpatient care in state hospitals, building on an existing pilot with 28 public facilities.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-02•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements published a study on how climate change affects central banking in African economies, finding that physical and transition risks materially influence inflation, output and financial conditions, with larger and more varied effects in agriculture- and energy‑intensive economies. Model simulations and empirical analysis show that shocks to carbon‑intensive energy prices, agricultural productivity and weather disasters generate inflationary pressures, output losses and uneven GDP impacts, underscoring the need for stronger data and modelling and highlighting BIS Innovation Hub work on climate risk monitoring tools.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable financeFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-04-02•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of Kazakhstan supported a roundtable in Almaty on priorities for developing the insurance market, as part of work on an Insurance Market Development Programme through 2030 and a new Law on Insurance Activity. Using a methodology developed with Oliver Wyman, the initiative focuses on an inclusive market ecosystem, a coherent legal and supervisory framework, improved infrastructure, and integration with the wider financial system, while prioritising financial stability and avoiding systemic risks. Ongoing dialogue with market participants will inform the 2030 strategy and related legislation.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-04-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova published a financial education podcast transcript in which Governor Anca Dragu and the Cyber Security Agency director highlighted a sharp rise in financial fraud and losses, and outlined safeguards for banks, payment processors and non-bank credit organisations, including stronger authentication. They warned about spoofed calls, deepfakes and social engineering, urged victims to report cases to the police under an existing protocol, and noted very low recovery rates. Dragu also referenced a forthcoming financial inclusion strategy, while Lupașcu signalled plans to expand public awareness campaigns and cyber-risk training for public servants in 2026.
Financial literacy & educationFraud and scams
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2026-04-02•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has published its FY 2025-26 list of Domestic Systemically Important Insurers, unchanged from FY 2024-25. Life Insurance Corporation of India, The New India Assurance Company Ltd., and General Insurance Corporation of India remain subject to enhanced regulatory supervision and expectations on governance, risk identification, and risk management frameworks.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-04-02•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has directed entities offering insurance products on electronic platforms to comply with the Central Consumer Protection Authority’s Guidelines on Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns issued on 30 November 2023. Entities must conduct a self-assessment of compliance and submit a report, and where non-compliance is identified, provide an action plan with timelines to remove dark patterns, aligning with broader efforts to curb deceptive digital practices.
SupervisionInterventionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-04-02•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance issued an alert denying as fake news reports that the four major commercial banks will impose new caps on US dollar exchange transactions. The ministry warned that spreading such unfounded claims during heightened uncertainty risks market instability and said it will respond strictly, including referring the matter to police for investigation.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-04-02•Syria•Central Bank of Syria
The Central Bank of Syria Governor Dr Abdul Qader al-Hasriya conducted a field visit to review progress in the currency replacement process. He monitored the work of participating companies and banks responsible for receiving, counting and packaging old banknotes under the joint effort between Central Bank of Syria teams and private banks.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsMandate change
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2026-04-02•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority issued administrative warnings to Badri Management Consultancy and Lux Actuaries & Consultants for failing to meet minimum requirements for actuarial reports for the financial year ended December 2024. The authority underscored the need for compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard 17 and related technical disclosure requirements, and signalled continued supervisory measures to protect beneficiaries’ rights and support confidence in the insurance sector.
SupervisionInterventionsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-04-02•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank, in its March Quarterly Bulletin, published an analysis of gambling expenditure that distinguishes between headline gambling turnover and gross gambling revenue (GGR). It finds that while gambling turnover rose from ZAR 358 billion in 2015 to about ZAR 1.5 trillion in 2024, GGR increased more moderately from ZAR 26.3 billion to ZAR 74.5 billion over the same period, with gambling still accounting for a relatively small share of household spending at 1.3% in 2024.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-04-02•Ireland•Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland has published a Governor’s blog and discussion paper on distributed ledger technology and tokenisation, framing them within efforts to modernise Europe’s payment and settlement infrastructure while keeping central bank money as the settlement anchor as activity moves on-chain. The paper sets out potential benefits and use cases across markets, funds and payments, key enablers such as legal clarity, interoperability, resilience, digital identity and governance, and risks including new concentrations of control, smart-contract and bridge vulnerabilities, liquidity and leverage amplification, and supervisory challenges. It also notes the rapid growth of tokenised money market funds and links payments initiatives to Eurosystem work on a digital euro and wholesale DLT settlement, including the Pontes and Appia tracks and a planned Pontes pilot by end-Q3 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilots
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2026-04-02•Tonga•National Reserve Bank of Tonga
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga conducted an outreach programme in the Vava’u region to support public understanding and use of the 2023 banknote series, including school visits and distribution of guidance materials to retail businesses, offices and banks. The programme also featured a meeting with commercial bank managers, where Assistant Governor Ungatea Latu emphasised direct stakeholder engagement to inform and support the central bank’s work in the region.
Financial literacy & educationOther
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2026-04-02•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has appointed several new strategic officials, including a new Head of the Department of Licensing and Industry Participant Professions and new heads for four regional offices in Maluku Province, Solo, Purwokerto and Jember. OJK stated that the changes aim to reinforce organisational capacity and support continuity in its regulatory and supervisory work amid increasingly complex financial-sector dynamics.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-02•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority issued an alert on phishing emails sent from noreply@hkmpf.com that falsely claim to be from the authority or eMPF Platform Company Limited and direct recipients to fraudulent websites. It clarified there is no connection with these emails or sites, reiterated that eMPF services should only be accessed via the official website and mobile application, and advised the public to ignore non-official domains and report suspected data leakage to Police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-04-02•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR held its first ceremony to award letters of appreciation and commendation to commercial banks for their work related to foreign exchange. The event was attended by Deputy Governor Sulisak Thamnuavong along with representatives from relevant departments and commercial banks.
OtherLicence approval
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2026-04-02•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met with Ethiopian central bank Governor Iyub Tekalign to discuss deepening bilateral financial cooperation. The meeting focused on strengthening financial ties and related topics between the two central banks.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published research showing that oil price and volatility responses to supply shocks become non-linear when managed money positions, global supply-demand imbalances or OECD inventories are at extreme levels. Under such conditions, price moves can be nearly twice as large as in a linear benchmark, with amplification strongest when shocks align with speculative positioning and tight supply or inventories. The ECB says monitoring these market states is important for forecasting and policy, with upside risks greatest when price surges coincide with tight supply and very long speculative positions, and downside risks when declines occur alongside abundant supply and short positions.
ResearchMarket risk and volatility
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2026-04-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published research finding that interlinking domestic fast payment systems for cross-border payments can reduce reliance on correspondent banking chains, lower costs, increase speed and is associated with an average 4% increase in bilateral trade. The analysis highlights persistent frictions in cross-border payments, a 20% decline in correspondent banking since the mid-2000s, and larger trade gains where payment costs are higher and systems support wholesale as well as retail settlement. The research supports the G20 Roadmap and underscores the need for multilateral coordination on interoperability and legal and regulatory barriers.
ResearchCross-border payments
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2026-04-02•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has amended mutual fund regulations to permit the sale and redemption of mutual fund units issued in tokenized form, with the aim of enabling faster transaction processing and clarifying related rules. The revised requirements, now in force, provide operational guidance for mutual funds issuing tokenized units following broad support in a prior public hearing.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTokenization
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has directed payment platform MHITS Limited to appoint an external auditor to assess its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations, citing concerns over transaction monitoring for cross-border payments, including those linked to child sexual exploitation material. AUSTRAC will set the audit scope, require MHITS to fund the review, and use the findings to remediate deficiencies and determine any further regulatory action, as part of a broader campaign that has already led to similar orders for WorldRemit and Airwallex.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAML and CFTSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre reported that banks tightened controls on customers linked to Australia’s illicit tobacco trade after a late 2025 warning with the Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarette Commissioner, including strengthened monitoring and reporting under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations. AUSTRAC received 337 suspicious matter reports using a dedicated reference code, made 76 referrals to partner agencies, and noted that almost 90 per cent of banks and authorised deposit-taking institutions responded, with around 20 per cent exiting high-risk customers and more than 1,000 customers exited or recommended for exit.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-04-02•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund has outlined a five-pillar policy roadmap for tokenized finance focused on safe settlement assets, consistent regulation, legal certainty, interoperability and updated crisis management. The analysis warns that continuous settlement and automation could amplify liquidity stress, concentration and cross-border contagion. It calls for stronger oversight of code and infrastructure, real-time supervision and central bank tools suited to 24/7 tokenized markets.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsTokenizationFinancial stability and systemic riskOperational risk and resilience
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2026-04-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held a seminar for 70 exchange bureau employees and representatives of the Alliance Association of Exchange Bureaus on 31 March 2026. The event focused on compliance with National Bank regulatory requirements and Kyrgyz legislation on countering the financing of criminal activity and the legalisation (laundering) of criminal proceeds, including measures to reduce related risks.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-04-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
As part of the annual “Global Money Week 2026” campaign, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Batken regional office delivered a “Financial Literacy” lecture to students at the Batken regional boarding school. The session covered responsible money management, the development of modern payment technologies such as QR codes in Kyrgyzstan, and fraud schemes linked to dropper activity.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved six senior governance and key control function appointments across five banks, including one chief accountant and multiple board director roles. The approvals cover positions at OJSC ABank, CJSC Asman Bank, CJSC Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank, CJSC Bank Companion, and OJSC Eldik Bank, including independent board members chairing the risk management and audit committees.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the conclusion of an International Monetary Fund mission to Kyrgyzstan, marked by a final meeting between National Bank Chairman Almaz Baketaev and the IMF team led by Dmitry Gershenson. Discussions focused on monetary policy, financial sector resilience and measures to support macroeconomic stability, with IMF Executive Director Patrick Loshevsky also in attendance in his capacity representing Kyrgyzstan within the IMF’s Swiss constituency.
Monetary policyOtherCross-border cooperation
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2026-04-02•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
State Bank of Vietnam Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha used a Banking Times roundtable to call for more proactive, timely and accurate banking policy communications to support market sentiment amid rapid changes in digital media. He framed communications as a core channel for conveying Party and State directions on monetary policy and socio-economic development, while the roundtable reviewed coordination outcomes and sought proposals to refresh content and formats, enhance publication quality and technology use, and strengthen cooperation between media, supervisory and policy units, credit institutions, and research bodies.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingOther
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2026-04-02•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved Nurlan Eskenovich Elubaev and Danila Fedorovich Smirnov as independent directors on the board. It also cleared Botabek Gylymbekuly Aitkazin to serve as head of the executive body, head of the governing body and a governing body member in the securities market.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has disqualified Ashod Ohan Balanian from managing corporations for five years, until 30 March 2031, for serious misconduct as director of three failed cryptocurrency fund companies. ASIC found he failed to cooperate with liquidators, maintain adequate records, meet tax and reporting obligations, register the fund as a managed investment scheme, or ensure the trustee held an Australian financial services licence or was an authorised representative. The decision, based on liquidators’ supplementary reports, is reviewable by the Administrative Review Tribunal, and ASIC’s investigation is ongoing.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has remade exemptions for low-risk non-cash payment facilities from parts of the financial services licensing regime in the Corporations Act 2001 until April 2031 via ASIC Corporations (Non-cash Payment Facilities) Instrument 2026/167, making only technical updates. The instrument maintains existing relief for travellers’ cheques, loyalty schemes, road toll facilities, prepaid mobile facilities, certain non-reloadable gift facilities and low value non-cash payment products, and preserves relief for Australian financial services licensees advising on or arranging payment services. ASIC intends to revisit the instrument once payments licensing reforms take effect.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has expanded its email lodgement option to cover 30 additional paper-based forms from 31 March, bringing the total to 88 and enabling around 70% of paper-based lodgements to be submitted by email. The newly enabled forms span company and foreign company notifications, auditor appointments and consents, credit licence updates, debenture holder notifications and various register and records location changes, with ASIC expecting about 13,000 fewer postal lodgements annually while retaining postal options and limiting Form 388 email use to exceptional cases.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has written to authorised deposit-taking institutions subject to the Minimum Liquidity Holdings requirement to consult on a draft FAQ clarifying the liquidity treatment of deposits placed with settlement service providers. The draft FAQ specifies that encumbered deposits used to facilitate or secure settlement obligations should be excluded from MLH liquid assets, while unencumbered deposits, including those securing overdraft facilities that can be drawn within two business days, may be included, aligning treatment with Prudential Standard APS 210 Liquidity and superseding previous communications.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLiquidity risk
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2026-04-02•Caribbean•Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)
The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force's 2024-2025 annual report focuses on the completion of its fourth mutual evaluation round and preparation for the fifth round. It says the final reports for Curaçao and Sint Maarten closed the cycle, while follow-up re-ratings, expanded staffing and nearly 100 trained assessors supported readiness for 2026 on-site visits.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsAML and CFT
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2026-04-02•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of South Korea has filed a criminal complaint with the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency against individuals accused of originating and spreading false online claims that the government would force the sale of US dollars, alleging violations of the Basic Telecommunications Act. The ministry reiterated that the claims are entirely untrue and stated it will continue to respond strictly to fake news that could trigger market uncertainty and undermine confidence in policy.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-04-02•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a joint package to rationalise 251 “hidden regulations” in internal rules of 109 public institutions that act as de facto regulation for companies, especially SMEs. Measures cover entry and location requirements, technology support, procurement and bidding, and administrative procedures, including easing siting standards for liquid hydrogen charging facilities, expanding fee discounts and AI transition support for SMEs, and reducing procurement frictions. The government will monitor implementation and expand the Business Growth Response Center.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory burden
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2026-04-02•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy & Finance, Bank of Korea, Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service reviewed financial and FX market conditions amid the Middle East war, warning volatility may persist and be amplified by US–Iran developments. They cited easing bond volatility after a KRW 5 trillion emergency buyback, passage of a FX market stabilisation tax package, strong Domestic Market Return Account demand, and initial inflows from Korea’s World Government Bond Index inclusion, to be monitored by a joint taskforce. They deemed the supplementary budget modestly growth-supportive with limited inflation impact, plan about KRW 27 trillion of policy finance if approved, and pledged to counter online claims of forced US dollar sales.
Policy & regulationCooperationGeopolitical risk
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2026-04-02•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan held its refinancing rate at 6.5 % and kept the interest-rate corridor at 5.5–7.5 %, citing February’s 5.7 % headline inflation as within the 4 ± 2 % target but flagging heightened geopolitical and cost-push risks; money-market rates remain near policy levels after a cumulative 75 bp easing since July 2025. The bank still projects inflation within target to end-2027 yet signalled readiness to act if pressures mount, with the next policy decision due on 6 May 2026.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-04-02•Samoa•Central Bank of Samoa
The Central Bank of Samoa and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific hosted a national workshop to launch a report on strengthening Samoa’s financial system resilience to climate-related risks and their potential impact on financial stability. Discussions covered transmission channels from extreme weather and coastal impacts, approaches to assessing and managing climate risks, implications for supervision and financial institutions’ operations, and the use of improved data systems and digital tools to enhance climate and Environmental, Social and Governance data.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-04-02•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission issued Circular Letter CVM/SMI 2/2026 reiterating intermediaries’ duties in fixed income intermediation and client relationship practices. The circular stresses compliance with CVM Resolution 35 and the obligation under CVM Resolution 135 to register previously executed trades with organised over-the-counter market administrators, in light of higher secondary market volumes, changing participant profiles and new trading systems.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket risk and volatility
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2026-04-02•Ukraine•Ministry of Finance (Ukraine)
Ukraine’s Finance Ministry met with Poland’s development bank BGK on implementing the Ukraine Facility, BGK’s launch in Ukraine, and using EU grants and BGK credit lines to finance critical municipal infrastructure and investment projects. They discussed local borrowing guarantees, preferential VAT for projects funded by international assistance and foreign loans, and routing support via Ukrainian state-owned banks. Two BGK framework projects with European Commission guarantees were approved: about EUR 200 million for private-sector energy, transport and construction, and EUR 20 million for public-sector municipal infrastructure recovery.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-04-02•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
The Ministry of Finance (Indonesia) published remarks by Deputy Minister of Finance Juda Agung highlighting the need for technocrat and policymaker leadership capable of rapid, risk-aware responses amid global uncertainty. He outlined four leadership principles: strong inter-agency synergy, especially between fiscal and monetary authorities, creative and innovative policy thinking, decisiveness in scenario selection, and adaptive, agile policy adjustment.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRisk management
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2026-04-02•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has elected D. Neil Dauby, chairman and chief executive officer of German American Bank, as a Class A director effective March 2026 to complete the unexpired portion of a three-year term. Class A directors are elected by member financial institutions in the Eighth District, and the nine-member board provides oversight of Bank management and regional economic and credit perspectives that inform Federal Open Market Committee deliberations.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-02•Mozambique•Ministry of Finance (Mozambique)
The Ministry of Finance of Mozambique reported on an outreach session by the Mutual Guarantee Society in Sofala Province to present the FGM guarantee fund and a credit line for economic recovery to improve access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Officials highlighted the fund’s role in easing guarantee constraints and reducing banks’ risk, while stressing the importance of clear access criteria, faster approvals, transparent management and coordinated engagement by government, financial institutions and the private sector.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-04-02•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority has terminated the accreditation of Mr. Andreas Christofi as a Securities Dealer’s Representative of HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd, effective 24 March 2026, referencing Licence SDR191 under Section 4(1)(m) of the Financial Services Authority Act, 2013. The authority clarified the notice is solely for public information and awareness and does not constitute an enforcement action or adverse determination against any person or entity.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-04-02•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden has asked the Department of the Treasury to explain its role in the Department of Justice’s decision to pause prosecution of Turkiye Halk Bankasi A.S. and pursue an agreement that would avoid an admission of criminal wrongdoing or fines. Wyden seeks details on any Treasury recommendations regarding penalties, Office of Foreign Assets Control analysis, and communications with Turkish and White House officials, amid concerns over possible political interference in a case involving alleged facilitation of Iran’s evasion of U.S. sanctions.
OtherSanctions list update
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has released the ASX Inquiry Panel’s Final Report, finding governance, capability and risk management weaknesses at the Australian Securities Exchange have compromised critical market infrastructure. ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia will closely oversee ASX’s Commitments Plan, including a reset of its technology strategy, a AUD 150 million net tangible assets capital charge and governance changes, while enhancing their joint supervisory model for ASX’s clearing and settlement facilities and monitoring the CHESS Replacement Release One transition.
SupervisionCooperationCorporate governance
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has cancelled Beacon Wealth Pty Ltd’s Australian financial services licence under section 915B(3)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001, after determining the firm had ceased carrying on a financial services business and had not taken necessary steps to recommence operations following an April 2025 suspension. ASIC found Beacon Wealth did not progress required licence variations, provide requested information or pay fees, and concluded a proposed licence acquisition would improperly use the licence to start a new business. Beacon Wealth may apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal for review of the decision.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-04-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission reported a 71.6% pass rate for the 32nd Financial Advisers Exam held in March 2026, with 209 of 292 candidates successful and 77.7% sitting the exam for the first time. ASIC noted that, cumulatively, 22,611 candidates have sat the exam to date, of whom 20,963 (92%) have passed under the Corporations (Relevant Providers – Education and Training Standards) Determination 2021.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova adopted Decision No. 74 amending its normative acts on settlement and delivery risk and on the calculation of specific and general credit risk adjustments under the internal ratings-based approach. The revised regulatory framework will enter into force on 1 July 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskPrudential risks
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2026-04-02•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has amended its instruction on the submission of COREP reports by banks for supervisory purposes. The revised instruction, adopted by Executive Committee Decision No. 75 of 26 March 2026, modifies the framework originally approved under Decision No. 117/2018 and will enter into force on 1 October 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-04-01•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission’s March 2026 roundup covers targeted regulatory amendments, internal governance changes, and new supervisory planning and guidance, including its 2025 Management Report, a Plan of Inspections and Technical Supervision Meetings, and market conduct alerts. Key measures include Resolution CVM 240 adjusting Annex II of CVM Resolution 175 for FIDC funds, Resolution CVM 241 on substitute directors’ participation in the Collegiate Body, new cooperation agreements with B3 and BEE4 under the FÁCIL Regime, declaratory acts on allegedly irregular activities by several entities, and updated procedures on reporting infractions, system operations, tax-incentivised offerings, delinquent issuers, and a rejected settlement proposal with IQ Option LLC.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-04-01•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil published its 2025 Integrated Report, closing its 2020–2025 strategic cycle with 78% of planned actions completed and 26 extended to 2026–2028 under Agenda BC#. Key developments include new cyber and anti-fraud rules, enhanced Pix security and functionality, the Firmus survey and BC PROTEGE+, virtual asset regulation, and consultations on the GRSAC social, environmental and climate risk report and cross-border payments. The report also notes strong Pix growth and plans to use the new Financial Literacy Competency Matrix to expand Aprender Valor to high schools in 2026.
Institutional developmentOtherAuditing
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2026-04-01•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has drafted amendments to enforcement regulations under the Act on the Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds to clarify the legal basis for deposit-taking institutions to share information on suspected fraudulent accounts and promptly freeze them, alongside subsidies for an information-sharing system and continued cooperation with the National Police Agency and industry bodies. Separately, the Minister of Finance announced an urgent meeting on financial facilitation and business support in light of the Middle East situation, including expanded consultation desks and use of safety net loans at the Japan Finance Corporation.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-04-01•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has set out criteria and procedures for organisations seeking approval to use its name for sponsorship or similar endorsements of events under its jurisdiction. The framework specifies eligibility requirements for organisers and events, documentation and reporting obligations, stricter conditions for continued use of the agency’s name, and the agency’s authority to investigate misuse and revoke approvals.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicence approval
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2026-04-01•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
The Department of Finance (Ireland) has launched an expression of interest process to appoint financial literacy ambassadors to support the National Financial Literacy Strategy and participate in an EU network linked to the EU Financial Literacy Strategy. Ambassadors will communicate key financial literacy messages, empower Irish citizens to manage their finances, and promote the EU strategy, following European Commission advice that Member States appoint between one and three ambassadors.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-01•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan announced that it will release its Comprehensive Data Set and BOJ Time-Series Data Search on April 2. The publication will be accompanied by a summary, outline, explanatory material, and notices of changes and corrections.
Data & statisticsMonetary dataFinancial and market indicators
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2026-04-01•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will convene meetings with domestic and international insurance regulators to review recent developments in private credit markets, including emerging risks, risk management practices, and sector outlooks. The initiative forms part of Treasury’s ongoing market monitoring and aims to strengthen regular communication and sustained collaboration with state insurance regulators as the industry’s primary supervisors.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket development
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2026-04-01•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury marked the start of National Financial Literacy Month and will coordinate with federal agencies on the Financial Literacy and Education Commission to highlight events, initiatives and public engagement opportunities throughout April. Treasury directed the public to MyMoney.gov for consolidated federal guidance and tools on saving, investing and major life milestones, as well as information on financial literacy activities and planned updates to the National Strategy for Financial Literacy.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-01•Global•OECD
The OECD’s 2026 review of corporate governance in Ukraine’s state-owned enterprises finds that although the formal framework has materially improved since 2021, implementation is uneven and major market and accountability gaps remain. It cites fragmented ownership, conflicts where ownership and regulatory roles overlap, competitive neutrality risks from wartime exemptions, weakly defined and compensated public service obligations, patchy disclosure, and board effectiveness problems. The report proposes short- and medium-term reforms, including stronger ownership coordination, institutionalising triage, restoring competitive neutrality, better PSO costing and accounting separation, merit-based board appointments and evaluations, and higher transparency standards by 2027.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsCorporate governance
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2026-04-01•Global•OECD
The OECD has issued a Business and Finance Policy Paper giving practical guidance for governments on designing and strengthening state ownership policies so state-owned enterprises are managed responsibly, accountably and with integrity. It outlines key elements of an effective ownership policy, proposes a six-step process for developing and updating such policies, and notes that among 57 surveyed economies, 32 disclose explicit rationales for state ownership and around half have an overarching ownership policy, with growing focus on sustainability and integrity.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governance
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2026-04-01•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published feedback and its response on proposed sustainability-related investment disclosures for Bermuda investment funds and a prohibition on misleading fund names, confirming it will retain the naming prohibition while shifting to more principles-based, outcomes-focused disclosure requirements. The Authority will refine key definitions, including reviewing “sustainable investing” and introducing “sustainable factors”, and will require offering documents to provide fair, clear and proportionate disclosures on the role of sustainability factors, related risks and limitations, and the basis for any sustainability targets or metrics. Bermuda feeder funds remain in scope, with reliance permitted on other regimes such as the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationDisclosures
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2026-04-01•Bahamas•Central Bank of the Bahamas
The Central Bank of the Bahamas announced a Financial Literacy Student Seminar as part of its Financial Literacy Month activities, targeting grades 10 to 12 with interactive financial education under the theme “Finance Forward: Smart Money Moves Start Now”. Sessions will cover the role of the Central Bank, Bahamian notes, coins and digital currency, cyber safety, small business development and investing basics, with in-person participation by nominated students from independent and Government high schools and live-streaming for Family Island students.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-01•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced a supplemental consent order against former FTX head of engineering Nishad Singh, completing its enforcement action against him. The order imposes USD 3.7 million in disgorgement, a five-year trading ban, and an eight-year registration ban, while the Commission is not seeking restitution or a civil monetary penalty at this time in light of Singh’s cooperation and related criminal proceedings.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsFraud and scams
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2026-04-01•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defence of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF) issued a consumer alert on suspected identity impersonation involving BAUBAP, S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R., after detecting a fake iOS app “Baubap: Préstamos sin Buró” offering loans, while the firm’s official app is only on Android. CONDUSEF described a fraud scheme in which impostors pose as advisers, offer immediate credit, demand advance payments, then cease contact or intimidate victims, and urged consumers to avoid upfront payments, use official channels, and verify institutions in its SIPRES registry.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-04-01•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission approved General Resolutions No. 1123 and No. 1124 to consult on a proposed framework for introducing Exchange Traded Funds as local instruments structured via CEVA or FCIA, alongside related changes to the public offering regime. The proposal sets conditions on custody, accounting, operational segregation, price formation, disclosure, and instrument-specific rules for creation, cancellation, subscription, and redemption, and updates the existing CEDEAR and CEVA framework with a specific regime for structuring, issuance, and trading.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-01•West Africa•Central Bank of West African States
The Central Bank of West African States published an updated list of 161 licensed credit institutions in the West African Monetary Union as of 31 December 2025. The list covers 15 institutions in Benin, 20 in Burkina Faso, 33 in Côte d'Ivoire, 6 in Guinea-Bissau, 17 in Mali, 20 in Niger, 33 in Senegal and 17 in Togo.
Data & statisticsLicence approval
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2026-04-01•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration has liquidated Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union in Pennsylvania after determining it was insolvent, with OMEGA Federal Credit Union assuming its assets, member shares, and loans. NCUA stated that members should experience no service disruption and reiterated that deposits remain insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to USD 250,000 per individual, joint, and qualifying retirement account category.
SupervisionInterventionsRecovery and resolution
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2026-04-01•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration published its 2025 Annual Report, stating the Share Insurance Fund and credit union system remained well-capitalized with sufficient liquidity and that its four funds received unmodified audited opinions. The report highlights cost savings and organizational efficiencies from the agency’s reorganization and confirms compliance with federal financial management requirements. Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman’s 2026 priorities include completing the reorganization, implementing the GENIUS Act, and developing a more accessible regulatory framework for credit unions.
Institutional developmentGovernanceAuditing
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2026-04-01•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority met with the Mortgage Finance Federation and mortgage finance companies and plans to revisit the regulatory framework for mortgage finance, supported by forthcoming circulars and guidance on financing mechanisms. Industry participants proposed changes to financing ratios, debt burden limits, repayment tenors and liquidity tools, including securitisation, to reflect real estate market developments and broaden access. The authority will review mortgage finance rules, enhance electronic systems and data submissions, organise real estate valuation experts, and reiterated firms’ obligations under FRA Board Decision No. 45 of 2026 and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-04-01•United States•National Association Of Insurance Commissioners
The NAIC Catastrophe Risk Management Center of Excellence and the California Department of Insurance published research showing that rebuilding wildfire-impacted communities to Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Wildfire Prepared Home Standards could reduce projected average annual wildfire losses by up to 35 percent, with only about a three percent increase in costs. Focused on Los Angeles, the study links these loss reductions to potential impacts on insurance rate filings, pricing, and coverage availability.
ResearchNature-related risk
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2026-04-01•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has amended provisions governing bonds and sukuk and approved related changes to EGX rules, establishing a legislative framework for issuing, listing, and trading these instruments on the stock exchange and launching a dedicated platform. The package revises disclosure requirements in Module Ten, listing and delisting procedures in Modules Eleven and Twelve, related fees in Appendix No. 4 of Module Two, and updates EGX rules on listing, market sections, indicators, trading, and dealing in securities.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-04-01•Uganda•Bank of Uganda
The Bank of Uganda and IFAD have launched a public remittance dashboard that provides transaction-based data on flows, corridors and channels in Uganda's remittance market. The Bank reported USD 2.5 billion of inflows in 2025 and USD 402 million of outflows, with digital channels accounting for 73 per cent of inflows and mobile money for nearly 61 per cent of receipts. The dashboard will be updated monthly.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-04-01•Uganda•Bank of Uganda
The Bank of Uganda said Finance Trust Bank has moved from a Tier I Commercial Bank licence to a Tier II Credit Institution licence with effect from 1 April 2026. The bank remains open, deposits and contracts continue, and the change narrows its activities by ending services such as current accounts and new overdrafts. The central bank said the transition is being supervised and does not reflect financial distress.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-04-01•Kuwait•Central Bank of Kuwait
The Central Bank of Kuwait has launched the first Advanced Cybersecurity Leaders Program under the Kafa’a initiative, with Kuwaiti banks and the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies, to build national cybersecurity capability for the banking sector, focusing on cloud security and technology risk resilience. Aimed at experienced Kuwaiti professionals, it offers advanced practical training, starting with an eight-week Cloud Environment Security track delivered with the SANS Institute, supports regulatory compliance, and prepares participants for GIAC certifications and senior leadership roles.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCyber resilience
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2026-04-01•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
The Chile Financial Market Commission has suspended the quotation and trading of shares and bonds issued by Clínica Las Condes S.A. until 15 April 2026, or earlier if the company submits audited financial statements as of 31 December 2025. The action follows the issuer’s failure to file its 2025 year-end financial information by the 31 March 2026 deadline, which the Commission said leaves the market without accurate, sufficient and timely information on the company’s financial position and securities.
SupervisionInterventionsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-04-01•Canada•Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation has confirmed that eligible deposits at ABCU Credit Union are now protected by federal deposit insurance following its merger with Innovation Federal Credit Union. CDIC is providing transitional coverage that mirrors prior provincial protection for pre-1 April 2026 deposits, before standard CDIC coverage of up to CAD 100,000 per deposit category applies to all eligible deposits at the merged institution.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-04-01•Canada•Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation has admitted Tru Cooperative Bank, formerly First West Credit Union, as a member and outlined how federal deposit insurance will apply as provincial coverage ends. Eligible deposits made before 1 April 2026 receive transitional coverage, with term deposits covered until maturity or cash-out and demand deposits covered for 180 days. Thereafter, all eligible deposits at Tru Cooperative Bank, including new deposits from 1 April 2026, will be protected under Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance up to CAD 100,000 per category.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicence withdrawal
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2026-04-01•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority held a two-day training session for economic journalists on 30 and 31 March 2026 to improve understanding of the financial market and strengthen specialized reporting. The program covered market structure, alternative financing mechanisms, financial instruments including Islamic finance and practical methods for simplifying financial information for the public.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-01•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) Board ruled on settlement proposals, approving four and rejecting two, with payments from BRL 42,500 to BRL 1,480,000. Rejections included joint proposals in the Auzza Securitizadora case and a BRL 400,000 offer from the investor relations director of Oncoclínicas over alleged failure to disclose a material fact during a capital increase negotiation. Approved settlements covered alleged blackout-period trading, delayed or incomplete material disclosures, lack of diligence in negotiations with a purported investor, and failure to inform an investor relations director about a criminal conviction.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsOther
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2026-04-01•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission recapped its Athens conference on financial education, highlighting financial literacy as central to investor protection and capital market development and announcing a free children’s financial education book for all Greek primary schools. Chair Vasiliki Lazarakou outlined policies to strengthen financial education, while IOSCO and Belgian FSMA President Jean-Paul Servais emphasized shared responsibility among regulators, educators and policymakers. Panels covered AI and FinTech platforms, fraud prevention, inequalities, national financial literacy strategy, responsible investing, social media and “finfluencers,” and Greece’s Deputy Minister for National Economy and Finance presented two Recovery Fund programmes supporting the Commission’s digital transformation and transparency.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-04-01•Global•Financial Markets Standards Board
The Financial Markets Standards Board announced that Charles Nichols has stepped down from the Board of Financial Markets Standards Board Limited as of 31 March 2026 after a long period of service. Nichols, a Director since January 2017, previously served as Senior Independent Director and chaired the Audit & Risk Committee, and was credited by the Board Chair with helping shape the organisation and its role in promoting standards and good practice in wholesale financial markets.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-04-01•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
Portugal's Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority (ASF) published its semiannual Financial Stability Report, highlighting improved solvency and profitability in 2025 but flagging heightened macro-financial uncertainty and the early-2026 storm cluster as key risks. Insurers’ Solvency Capital Requirement coverage stood at 215.1% at September 2025 and 213% at year-end, with provisional 2025 net income of EUR 654m. Portfolio vulnerabilities include concentration in lower investment grade bonds and issuer concentration, and storm-related insured losses could exceed EUR 1bn before reinsurance. The report also presents national results from the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s 2025 stress test, where a sample of seven pension funds showed significant short-term liquidity shortfalls under both yield-curve-up and yield-curve-down scenarios, partially mitigated by management actions.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-04-01•Oman•Central Bank of Oman
The Central Bank of Oman's board approved the 2025 audited financial statements of the central bank, the Bank Deposits Protection Scheme and Mala'a, and adopted a regulatory policy for non-banking financial institutions. It also approved Mala'a financial regulation amendments, the future strategy for the College of Banking and Financial Studies, and the central bank's financial position for the last quarter of 2025.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAuditing