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2026-03-30•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Kasselos Limited has resigned its licence to provide administrative services, effective 27 June 2024, and no longer offers such services. Pursuant to Article 16(2) of the Regulation of Administrative Service Providers and Related Matters Law of 2012, the firm has been removed from the Register of Licensed Persons.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-03-30•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission concluded its participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Global Money Week 2026 with a nationwide financial education programme under the theme “Smart Money Talks”. Activities included school and university lectures on practical financial management and fraud prevention, development and distribution of educational materials via its Financial Education Hub, and media and stakeholder engagements, with additional lectures planned through May.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-30•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements published a working paper proposing a flow-based “unemployment gap” measure that improves prediction of US wage and price inflation relative to traditional stock-based slack indicators. The authors find that transitions into employment, particularly job retention and hiring, are the main drivers of the gap, and estimate that a widening consistent with a 1 percentage point rise in unemployment over 12 months is associated with a 1.3 percentage point decline in 12‑month‑ahead core CPI inflation.
Research
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2026-03-30•Finland•Bank of Finland
The Bank of Finland has updated its rules for counterparties and customers on monetary policy operations and collateral to incorporate amendments by the European Central Bank to key Eurosystem monetary policy framework guidelines. The changes cover implementation of the framework, valuation haircuts, temporary measures on refinancing operations and collateral eligibility, and collateral management, and include revisions to the Bank of Finland’s implementation document with removal of sections on its framework for additional credit claims.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-03-30•Finland•Bank of Finland
The Bank of Finland’s BOFIT Forecast for Russia 2026–2028 projects economic growth of around 1% in 2026, broadly in line with 2025, before slowing in 2027–2028. The weak outlook is attributed to subdued private consumption, stagnant fixed investment, less supportive fiscal stimulus and tight monetary policy, with the baseline assuming unchanged sanctions and highlighting very high uncertainty and downside risks, including from private demand, commodity markets, public-sector pressures and oil-market disruptions.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-30•Global•Financial Markets Standards Board
The Financial Markets Standards Board and France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers have signed a Consultation Agreement to strengthen cooperation and formalise the AMF’s role in developing FMSB guidance for wholesale financial markets. The AMF will share expertise and provide input into draft FMSB materials focused on robust global Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities markets and high standards of conduct, marking FMSB’s first such agreement with a key European regulator.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-30•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements has published a paper on global open finance, finding that customer‑permissioned data sharing can reduce information asymmetries when supported by strong standards, interoperability and governance. It notes rapid policy uptake and usage growth, including high adoption in Korea, Brazil and Australia and over 4,500 third‑party providers in the EU and UK, plus evidence of increased fintech venture capital funding and new non‑bank SME credit relationships. Persistent challenges include uneven technical standards, consumer trust, legacy systems, asymmetric data‑sharing, privacy, cross‑border interoperability and data access pricing and reciprocity.
ResearchOpen banking and financeMarket development
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2026-03-30•France•Ministry of Economics & Finance (France)
France’s Ministry of Economics and Finance detailed measures taking effect in April 2026 for households and businesses, including revised mortgage usury caps and an energy support plan of nearly EUR 70 million. Household measures include a 0.8% uprating of key social benefits, an increase in the prime d’activité, the 2026 energy cheque campaign, and new mortgage usury caps from 4% to 6.2% by loan type and maturity. Business measures include a flat annual fee for the “Vérif Permis” licence-checking service, targeted energy support for transport, fishing and agriculture, and liquidity measures such as deferral of social contributions and tax payment spreading.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-03-30•Europe•European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has submitted to the European Commission draft amendments to Solvency II Implementing Technical Standards on supervisory reporting and public disclosure, aimed at simplifying requirements and reducing reporting burdens, particularly for small and non-complex undertakings. The package would cut the number and frequency of templates, expand proportionality, introduce technical simplifications, and align related EIOPA Guidelines, with estimated reductions of up to 36% in quarterly templates and 44% in annual templates.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-03-30•Europe•European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority published its Ultimate Forward Rate calculation for 2027, keeping all applicable UFRs unchanged except for the Chinese renminbi (yuan), which is reduced by 15 basis points to 4.05%. EIOPA attributes the renminbi-yuan adjustment to a lower expected inflation rate and expects the impact to be non-material given the limited share of technical provisions denominated in CNY.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-03-30•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission has proposed amendments to tighten virtual asset service provider registration and strengthen anti-money laundering obligations for virtual asset transfers. Key measures include expanded major shareholder scrutiny, new financial soundness and organisational requirements, removal of the KRW 1,000,000 domestic travel rule threshold, stricter conditions and reporting for cross-border transfers, and enhanced customer due diligence.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-03-30•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank Banking Supervision has revised its approach to assessing banks’ material changes and extensions to internal models for credit risk, moving from ex ante approval to ex post assessment to accelerate and increase predictability of approvals, subject to internal control confirmation and capital floors where risk weights fall. The European Banking Authority has updated its Regulatory Technical Standard on materiality of internal model changes, increasing reliance on quantitative thresholds and reducing the number of changes requiring European Central Bank approval. The European Central Bank reiterated that banks should prioritise internal models for strategic loan portfolios and consider the standardised approach for smaller or operationally costly portfolios.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-30•Kyrgyzstan•State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets
The Kyrgyz Republic’s State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets reported that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved requirements for Islamic (takaful), imputed and annuity insurance to develop the insurance market and protect property interests. The resolution defines the takaful loss-sharing mechanism, sets conditions and covered lines for imputed insurance, and provides that licences for these products will be issued by the authorised non-bank financial supervisor. Insurance and reinsurance organisations offering Islamic insurance are recommended to align their activities with the new requirements within six months of the resolution’s entry into force.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-03-30•Zimbabwe•Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issued an education and awareness update on the ZiG currency, clarifying its reserve backing, the rationale for maintaining a local currency, and plans for managing physical cash availability and upgraded banknotes. ZiG is backed by a composite basket of foreign currency and precious metals, mainly gold, with cash issuance and broader use for essential services tied to demand, inflation objectives, and the build-up of foreign reserves towards 3 to 6 months of import cover. The Bank directs the public to report merchants refusing ZiG payments to the Financial Intelligence Unit for enforcement and confirms that existing ZiG notes will remain legal tender and co-circulate with the Upgraded Big5ZiG series after 7 April 2026.
Financial literacy & educationCurrency and cash management
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has updated lead bank responsibilities in Goa following the creation of a new district, Kushavati. State Bank of India has been designated as the lead bank for Kushavati, with district working code 02W, while lead bank assignments for Goa’s other districts remain unchanged.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMandate change
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2026-03-30•Middle East•Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank Group held its IsDB Group Day in Nigeria to strengthen collaboration with government, private sector and development partners, promote investment and support private sector-led growth, while showcasing its services in investment, trade finance, insurance and Islamic finance. Discussions centred on Nigeria’s development priorities and the linkage between the IsDB partnership and the Country Engagement Framework 2026–2028 to the goal of building a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030, including the use of sukuk for financing, with the event concluding in a reaffirmation of continued cooperation to expand investment opportunities.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket development
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2026-03-30•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has approved amendments requiring all insurers to prepare and present financial statements in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards from 1 April 2026, covering life, general, stand-alone health and reinsurance business. The framework specifies Ind AS-based recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure, introduces a two-year parallel reporting period with existing standards, and allows a one-year forbearance for insurers facing implementation challenges while still mandating Ind AS-based submissions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-30•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority announced that François-Louis Michaud will assume the role of Chair on 16 April 2026, following formal appointment by the Council of the European Union and confirmation by the European Parliament. His term will run for five years, with the possibility of a one-time extension, and the EBA will shortly begin recruiting a new Executive Director.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised the 2025 framework on commercial banks’ financial statement presentation and disclosures, replacing the existing exposure disclosure with a structured “Exposure to Capital Markets” table in the notes to accounts. Banks must report capital market exposures by specified components, including equity and convertible instruments, lending for share investments, credit to intermediaries, acquisition finance, financing to non-debt mutual fund schemes, bridge finance, underwriting commitments, irrevocable payment commitments and certain trade exposures, computed in line with the 2025 concentration risk and credit facilities directions. The amendments apply from the earlier of a bank’s implementation of the 2026 credit facilities amendment directions or 1 July 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Amendment Directions to its 2025 framework on commercial banks undertaking financial services, aligning the General Guidelines with the updated Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities Amendment Directions. The changes clarify that paragraph 18(4) of Chapter III now covers acquisition and bridge finance for promoter stakes in new companies and lending to individuals against securities, and supersede the Amendment Directions issued on 13 February 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised the Small Finance Banks – Credit Facilities framework, recasting rules for lending against financial assets and introducing a new regime for loans against eligible securities and credit facilities to Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs). It specifies eligible collateral, board-approved policies, loan-to-value ceilings, system-wide lending caps, bans on certain securities and proprietary financing, and requires most CMI-related facilities and guarantees to be fully secured with defined haircuts and margining. The amendments apply from 1 July 2026 or earlier if fully adopted, with existing exposures allowed to run to maturity.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised concentration risk management rules for small finance banks, broadening the definition of capital market exposure to include a wide range of direct and indirect investment, credit and contingent exposures, and aligning it with updated credit facilities directions. The regime sets prudential ceilings of 40 percent of Tier 1 capital for aggregate capital market exposure and 20 percent of the eligible capital base for direct investment exposures, mandates separate intra-day sub-limits, and updates exclusions and calculation and netting rules, including for irrevocable payment commitments and settlement-related exposures. The amendments take effect from the earlier of a bank’s implementation of the revised credit facilities directions or July 1, 2026, and supersede the February 13, 2026 amendments.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised capital adequacy norms for Small Finance Banks, changing the treatment of irrevocable payment commitments to clearing corporations. These are now financial guarantees with a 100 percent credit conversion factor, but capital is required only on the portion classified as capital market exposure under the 2025 Concentration Risk Management Directions, with a 125 percent risk weight. The amendment applies from the earlier of a bank’s adoption of related credit facilities changes or 1 July 2026 and supersedes the 13 February 2026 second amendment directions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised its 2025 framework on small finance banks’ financial statement presentation and disclosures, replacing an existing exposure disclosure with a standardised table for reporting capital market exposures in the notes to accounts. The new disclosure, aligned with the Small Finance Banks – Concentration Risk Management Directions, 2025 and the Small Finance Banks – Credit Facilities Directions, 2025, takes effect from the earlier of a bank’s implementation of the Small Finance Banks – Credit Facilities Amendment Directions, 2026 (Revised) or 1 July 2026, and supersedes the 13 February 2026 second-amendment directions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-30•Switzerland•Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank has published selected results from its 2025 payment methods survey of private individuals and will now conduct the survey annually to track changes more quickly. The results show only marginal shifts in payment use at physical points of sale, with debit cards remaining dominant, while satisfaction with cash withdrawal options fell to 81% from 88% amid a reduction in access points. The survey also indicates continued demand for cash, with only 2% of respondents favouring its abolition.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-03-30•Germany•BaFin
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a new circular for all entities subject to the German Money Laundering Act, consolidating EU and Financial Action Task Force jurisdiction lists for strategic AML/CFT and proliferation-financing deficiencies and setting out due diligence expectations. The circular mandates enhanced due diligence and continued notifications to BaFin for relationships and transactions involving the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran, specifies additional controls for North Korea, and confirms that other listed high-risk third countries and FATF “increased monitoring” jurisdictions must be factored into country risk assessments, without creating new obligations unless also on the EU list.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSanctions list update
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2026-03-30•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has issued its first review of the audit services market for public companies and financial institutions. It says only registered firms could audit socially important financial market organisations in 2025, with 41 firms currently on the register. The review also stresses that auditors need to update their procedures and specialist expertise as clients' business models and technologies evolve.
ResearchAuditing
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2026-03-30•Denmark•National Bank of Denmark
The National Bank of Denmark reported that green bonds accounted for 7 per cent of Danish investors’ total bond investments in Q4 2025, up from around 2 per cent five years earlier, compared with 5 per cent for euro area investors. Danish investors held DKK 355 billion in green bonds at end-2025 versus DKK 9,800 billion for euro area investors, with Denmark’s 7 per cent share placing it in the top quartile among euro area countries. Since February 2026, the Bank has published quarterly statistics on sustainable bonds, including green bonds, in Statbank tables DNSUBOI (issuances) and DNSUBOH (holdings).
Data & statisticsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-30•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore outlined supervisory priorities for insurers around fair dealing and customer outcomes, risk-appropriate capital and risk management, operational resilience, and disciplined adoption of artificial intelligence. Key measures include classifying investment-linked policies as complex products, revising Notice 133 under the risk-based capital framework to adjust capital treatment for infrastructure, structured products and equities, and enhancing oversight of private asset exposures. MAS is also consulting on new Guidelines on Third Party Risk Management and Operational Risk Management and developing AI Risk Management Guidelines.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitConsumer and investor protection
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2026-03-30•Global•ISDA
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association has selected Gentek AI to develop a traceability tool for its Digital Regulatory Reporting solution to enhance transparency over DRR code development. The artificial intelligence-based tool will create an audit trail by linking DRR coding decisions to ISDA working group discussions and underlying regulatory reporting requirements, supporting DRR’s application across multiple reporting rule sets and jurisdictions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory reportingArtificial intelligence
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2026-03-30•Morocco•Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)
The Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare of Morocco (ACAPS) outlined its contribution to Global Money Week 2026, including an “ACAPS Podcast” on Spotify, an educational insurance activity book, an interactive radio game, and in-person awareness sessions in schools and universities. The youth-focused programme, aligned with the theme “Money: Let's Talk About It,” supports ACAPS’s policyholder protection mandate and Morocco’s national financial education strategy under the OECD’s International Network on Financial Education.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-30•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission plans to launch the uncertificated securities market regime on 16 November 2026, introducing a paperless issuance and holding framework for Hong Kong listed securities, with newly listed securities required to be paperless from listing and pre-existing listings migrating over five years. Implementation is advanced, with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and share registrars developing and testing systems, rule amendments approved, fee structures updated, and applications for Approved Securities Registrar status under review. The Central Clearing and Settlement System nominee structure will be retained with limited process changes, and intermediaries should prepare for operational, documentation and business model adjustments.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-03-30•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines signalled interest in strengthening economic relations with Switzerland following a courtesy visit by Switzerland’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Nicolas Brühl. Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. indicated the central bank would welcome potential partnerships with the Swiss National Bank on technical dialogue, research and key financial initiatives.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-30•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published staff analysis of recent United States tariff increases, finding exporters absorb only a small share of higher tariff costs, with most of the burden borne by U.S. firms and consumers and only around 5% by foreign firms. The study estimates high pass-through of tariffs to import prices and a large negative elasticity of import volumes, with much of the adjustment driven by products no longer imported and evidence of sourcing shifts in the automotive sector away from China and the EU towards Canada and Mexico. The ECB estimates consumers currently bear about one-third of tariff-related costs, potentially rising to over half if tariffs persist, while U.S. firms would absorb around 40% in the longer term.
Research
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2026-03-30•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on optional paperless filing through the eAMEND Portal for select amendments to articles of incorporation and bylaws. Applicants would upload executed documents, pay fees upfront and retain notarized originals for verification. Comments are due by April 15, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsComplianceCorporate governanceFintech and insurtech
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2026-03-30•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq published the results and details of two Islamic deposit certificate auctions, ICD164 and ICD614, with maturities of 14 days and 182 days respectively.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsOther
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2026-03-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that its Batken regional office delivered a financial literacy lecture for students at the Semetey lyceum in Kadamzhai as part of its regional financial education programme. The session covered banknote security features, the history of the national currency, practical money management, digital banking services, QR code payment standards, and protection against financial fraud.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-30•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission, with the insurance industry, has fully rolled out its “Warm-hearted Restaurant with Insurance Protection” initiative in Chiang Mai to raise restaurant safety standards and expand consumer protection through third-party liability insurance. The programme promotes liability cover, including for food poisoning, and offers participating restaurants an “Insured Restaurant and Café Plus” badge as embedded insurance in everyday services. The Commission plans nationwide expansion through outreach and education on business standards and risk management.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-03-30•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha joined a Government delegation to the U.S. to strengthen financial cooperation and attract investment and expertise for international financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. U.S. participants called for international-standard market infrastructure, legal reforms including a roadmap to relax foreign ownership limits in banking, updated listing rules for tech and fintech firms, new products such as REITs, and measures to deepen the bond market. Ha highlighted a new decree on banking activity in the international financial centre that allows more open capital transactions and simplified lending to the rest of Vietnam while preserving the central bank’s oversight of capital flows.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-03-30•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha’s participation in the Vietnam–US Finance and Technology Dialogue in San Francisco, where he discussed blockchain applications in finance and banking, focusing on cross-border payments and cooperation on models, technical approaches and deployment. The authority said it is monitoring international blockchain and digital asset initiatives, including Bank for International Settlements projects such as Project Agorá, and highlighted Vietnam’s national blockchain strategy as a basis for infrastructure and an enabling legal framework, while US stakeholders stressed the need for clear, stable rules and regulatory sandboxes with appropriate safeguards.
Policy & regulationCooperationFintech and insurtechBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-03-30•Thailand•Ministry of Finance (Thailand)
The Ministry of Finance (Thailand) published the March 2026 Thailand Regional Economic Sentiment Index, showing expectations of improving regional economic conditions over the next six months, led by the Eastern region and the Eastern Economic Corridor. The index, based on provincial survey data, attributes the positive outlook to tourism-related services, electric vehicle investment, industrial estate expansion and seasonal agricultural factors, while noting energy price pressures from Middle East conflict and other uncertainties as key risks.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-30•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has banned Victorian financial adviser Nicholas Hogan from providing financial services for four years for failing to act in clients’ best interests, giving inappropriate advice, and engaging in misleading, deceptive and unprofessional conduct, including impersonating other advisers and misusing statements of advice. ASIC found four clients were advised to switch superannuation funds using an outsourced, templated advice process involving an unlicensed referral partner and predetermined recommendations. Hogan’s application for review to the Administrative Review Tribunal was withdrawn, the matter dismissed, and the banning recorded on ASIC’s public registers.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsFiduciary dutyOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-03-30•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has made ASIC Corporations (Employee Entitlement Schemes) Instrument 2026/199 to implement its updated policy for regulating employee entitlement schemes under the Corporations Act 2001, replacing relief expiring on 1 April 2026. Scheme operators must apply for an Australian financial services licence by 1 September 2026, with conditional relief from managed investment, product disclosure and hawking provisions, and transitional arrangements until a licence is granted. ASIC will update standard licence conditions in Pro Forma 209 and Information Sheet 295 in April 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised its Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities Directions, introducing a redesigned regime for acquisition finance, a new framework for loans against “eligible securities”, and a chapter on credit facilities to capital market intermediaries. The amendments set detailed eligibility, leverage, collateral, loan-to-value and security requirements, including caps on acquisition financing, LTV ceilings by asset class, and high collateralisation and haircut standards. The revised Directions apply from 1 July 2026 or earlier if fully adopted by a bank, with existing facilities allowed to run to maturity.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-03-30•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised capital adequacy rules for commercial banks, updating the regulatory capital treatment of irrevocable payment commitments issued to clearing corporations on behalf of clients. These commitments are treated as financial guarantees with a 100 percent credit conversion factor, but capital is required only on the portion recognised as capital market exposure, which must carry a 125 percent risk weight. The change applies from the earlier of a bank’s implementation of the RBI (Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026 (Revised) or 1 July 2026, and supersedes the second amendment directions of 13 February 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-03-30•Middle East•Arab Monetary Fund
The Arab Monetary Fund opened the 23rd regular meeting of the Financial Stability Task Force in Arab Countries, held virtually with representatives from Arab central banks, monetary authorities, and international bodies to discuss strengthening financial stability frameworks and the readiness of the Arab banking sector amid global economic challenges. The Task Force, under the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities with the Arab Monetary Fund as technical secretariat, includes the Financial Stability Board and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskPrudential risks
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2026-03-30•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea and the Financial Services Commission have finalised a benchmark rate reform plan to expand use of the Korea Overnight Financing Rate across derivatives, floating-rate notes and loans, while phasing out reliance on the CD rate and KORIBOR and strengthening oversight of the COFIX framework. The plan raises KOFR-based overnight index swap and floating-rate note issuance targets through 2031, introduces KOFR-indexed loan products, and adjusts open market operations to favour KOFR-linked activity. CD is expected to be de-designated as a “Critical Benchmark” by end-2030, new KORIBOR-based lending will cease from April 2027, and COFIX governance and potential future critical benchmark designation will be enhanced.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial benchmarks
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2026-03-30•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service reported that assets under management at asset management companies rose 17.0% year-on-year to KRW1,937.3 trillion at end-2025, with preliminary net income at KRW3.0132 trillion and return on equity of 17.4%. Fund assets grew 23.1% to KRW1,283.2 trillion, driven by a 35.7% rise in publicly offered funds and a 14.9% increase in privately offered funds, while discretionary assets rose 6.5% to KRW654.1 trillion. Fees and commissions revenues increased 24.7% to KRW5.4989 trillion, and 343 of 507 asset management companies reported net profit.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-03-30•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service published preliminary 2025 earnings for 22 life and 30 nonlife insurers, reporting aggregate net income of KRW12.2172 trillion, down 14.5% year-on-year, despite an 11.1% increase in premium income to KRW266.6595 trillion. Life and nonlife net income declined 11.8% and 16.2% respectively, driven by weaker insurance income from higher loss ratios and onerous contracts, partly offset by stronger investment income in nonlife. The authority will monitor risks to insurers’ earnings and financial stability and guide firms to strengthen loss-absorbing capacity.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-03-30•Monaco•Ministry of Finance & Economy (Monaco)
Monaco's Ministry of Finance and Economy reported that the national Coordination and Monitoring Committee on anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and corruption has reaffirmed as immediate priorities the Principality’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and the European Union list, and preparations for the next MONEYVAL evaluation. The committee reviewed Monaco’s progress in the FATF follow-up process, including adoption of its third progress report and plans for a fourth, and outlined further work such as a comprehensive review of the legislative and regulatory framework and engagement with the private sector on the impact of current listings.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAML and CFT
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2026-03-30•Guinea•Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea published KPMG’s audit report and its 2023 IFRS financial statements. KPMG gave an unmodified opinion but highlighted uncertainty over monetary gold and silver held with a processing and custody counterparty. The accounts show a net loss of GNF 747,593 million, lower foreign currency liquidity and higher claims on the Treasury after a July 2023 securitization.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-03-30•Guinea•Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea said President Mamadi Doumbouya awarded the National Order of Merit labor medal to Governor Dr Karamo Kaba and First Vice-Governor El Hadj Mohamed Lamine Conté. The note links the award to their role in institutional modernization, major infrastructure projects tied to Simandou and the bank's work on inflation control, financial regulation and currency credibility.
OtherLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-30•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission has proposed amendments to capital market rules to support the revised Commercial Act’s mandatory cancellation of treasury shares, expanding disclosure obligations to all listed companies and requiring twice-yearly reporting on retention status, disposal plans and implementation. The package also tightens rules on the holding and disposal of treasury shares, including banning trust businesses from disposing of treasury shares during trust agreements, prohibiting sales to an unspecified group while allowing block deals, and updating rules for shares acquired via stock options, with false disclosure subject to administrative or criminal sanctions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governance
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2026-03-30•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) hosted International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on 11–13 March 2026 as part of the IMF’s regional outreach to deepen collaboration. Georgieva reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to support the Philippines’ inclusive and resilient growth agenda, while the BSP highlighted its partnership with the IMF in surveillance, policy dialogue, and capacity development and its intention to continue supporting global and regional monetary and financial stability initiatives.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-30•Brazil•Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC)
The Brazilian Pension Funds Authority (PREVIC) published its 2025 Management Report, highlighting an average annual return of 13.23% for Brazil’s closed supplementary pension system, a net surplus of BRL 17 billion and emphasis on actuarial balance. The report details supervisory, licensing and governance actions, including implementation of Resolução PREVIC 26/2025, expansion of ombudsman and open-data tools, and qualification of nearly 1,000 executives and board members. PREVIC says the next regulatory cycle will focus on enhancing the solvency model and updating the sanctions regime to reinforce risk-based supervision.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitActivity and performance reporting
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2026-03-30•New Zealand•Department of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs reminded reporting entities of New Zealand’s current sanctions on Iran, including “snapback” measures under the United Nations Sanctions (Iran) Regulations 2025 applying to New Zealand persons and entities domestically and abroad. It highlighted the compulsory scheme requiring them to register with the New Zealand Sanctions Unit before any business activity with Iran, and reiterated obligations to file Suspicious Activity Reports where sanctions circumvention or evasion is suspected.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationNew sanctions designations
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2026-03-30•New Zealand•New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has cancelled the financial advice provider licence of Saanvi 2022 Limited, trading as Saaga Mortgages, after finding it failed to meet licensing obligations in providing mortgage advice. The FMA identified altered supporting documents in lending applications, failures to disclose a referral arrangement and third-party involvement in the advice process, misleading information provided to Kiwi Advisor Network, and inadequate controls over client personal information.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-03-30•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a consent order against Peken Global Limited, operator of the KuCoin exchange, for allowing U.S. participants to trade without registering as a foreign board of trade. The order permanently enjoins Peken Global from future violations and imposes a USD 500,000 civil monetary penalty, with no disgorgement due to its cooperation and related criminal forfeiture. The court also dismissed with prejudice all CFTC claims against Mek Global Limited, PhoenixFin PTE Ltd., Flashdot Limited, and certain counts against Peken Global, fully resolving the matter.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-30•Philippines•Department of Finance (Philippines)
The Philippines Department of Finance announced that state-owned Land Bank of the Philippines will remit PHP 32.35 billion in dividends to the National Government, providing non-tax revenue for priority programmes and projects. The dividend is based on LANDBANK’s 2025 performance, including a 24% increase in net income to PHP 43.98 billion, record total assets of PHP 3.52 trillion, and an Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Development loan portfolio of PHP 896.61 billion, or 53.5% of its PHP 1.68 trillion loan book.
Policy & regulationOtherFinancial and market indicatorsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-30•Canada•Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions outlined supervisory priorities, emphasizing heightened geopolitical, cyber, integrity and security risks, increased focus on non-bank financial intermediaries, and measured capital recalibration, including proposed lower risk weights for some SME loans and continued use of the 0–4% Domestic Stability Buffer. Work on non-bank intermediaries covers exposures, risk rating and governance, supported by a Credit Risk Management Guideline consultation, while synthetic risk transfer will be assessed on a substance-over-form basis. OSFI will also launch a modernized, streamlined approvals framework in June 2026 to provide a clearer, faster and more predictable path to a federal licence for eligible applicants such as credit unions and fintechs.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitFinancial stability and systemic riskPrudential risks
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2026-03-30•Belize•Central Bank of Belize
The Central Bank of Belize has completed a week-long training programme for Belizean credit unions to strengthen governance, institutional resilience, and long-term sustainability. The initiative, facilitated by the International Credit Union Regulators’ Network, covered strategic planning, financial performance and capital management, risk management, internal controls, and cybersecurity, and is linked to the draft Credit Unions Bill as part of broader legislative and supervisory modernization efforts.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCorporate governance
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2026-03-30•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has released e-learning Modules 1 to 3, developed with the Australian Accounting Standards Board, to support understanding of new sustainability reporting requirements in the Corporations Act 2001. The self-paced materials, aimed at Group 2 and 3 entities expected to begin reporting from financial years starting on or after 1 July 2026, cover an introduction to the regime, climate change basics and climate-related physical risks, and follow earlier publication of PDF versions of all eight modules.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-30•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, has written to SEC Chair Paul Atkins seeking an explanation for Judge Margaret Ryan’s abrupt resignation as Enforcement Division Director and urging publication of fiscal year 2025 enforcement statistics. She cited reports that Ryan faced internal resistance on high-profile fraud and misconduct cases and warned that staff reductions, leadership turnover and delayed enforcement data could undermine the division’s effectiveness.
EnforcementEnforcement statisticsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-30•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, has asked the Department of Commerce how it is addressing national security risks related to Chinese cryptocurrency mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain, including possible enforcement actions. The letter cites the prior blacklisting of Bitmain affiliate Sophgo Technologies Ltd., reported federal investigations into infrastructure and power grid vulnerabilities linked to Bitmain equipment, and concerns over “unusual” commercial terms with American Bitcoin, a mining venture co-founded by Eric Trump.
Other
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2026-03-30•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congresswoman Maxine Waters have written to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent questioning whether Elon Musk influenced the Treasury Department’s March 2025 interim final rule that removed requirements for U.S. companies and persons to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Citing reports on Musk’s use of secretive companies and broader law enforcement concerns about shell companies and opaque structures, the lawmakers request detailed information on his involvement in Treasury’s suspension of Corporate Transparency Act enforcement.
Policy & regulationOtherBeneficial ownership
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2026-03-30•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) announced that its president, Roberto E. Silva, has been re-elected as the Inter-American Regional Committee representative to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Board for the 2026–2028 term. CNV emphasized that the mandate is institutionally held and said it will continue to promote active participation by Inter-American members and raise the visibility of regional priorities within IOSCO’s governing and standard-setting body.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-30•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released its bi-annual intermediated general insurance statistics for December 2025, covering business placed with APRA-authorised general insurers, Lloyd’s underwriters and unauthorised foreign insurers. The publication includes industry-level data on business placed with unauthorised foreign insurers by region, exemption type, atypical risk class and customised reason, and is accompanied by a database from December 2010 to December 2025 with explanatory notes and a glossary.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-30•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) has approved General Resolution No. 1122 to strengthen disclosure and oversight of capital markets intermediaries’ financial position, liabilities and risk exposure, complementing General Resolution No. 1094. The measure requires Clearing and Settlement Agents (Agentes de Liquidación y Compensación, ALyC) to submit additional historical information on operations in cauciones, pases, deferred payment cheques and promissory notes under existing filing schedules.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-03-29•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority approved Establishment and Licensing Committee decisions authorising 10 firms to conduct non-banking financial activities across capital markets, custody, healthcare programme management and insurance intermediation. Key approvals include venture capital activity for OG Capital for Special Purpose Acquisition Investments, bond dealing and intermediation for Arabia Online Brokerage, futures brokerage for Beltone Securities Trading, and fund, custody and insurance brokerage licences for other entities.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-03-29•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Central Bank has licensed Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah as a Major Payment Institution, bringing the number of licensed payment service companies in Saudi Arabia to 31. The authorisation is positioned as part of efforts to support the payments sector, enhance transaction efficiency, promote innovative financial solutions for financial inclusion, and reinforce the message that customers should deal only with authorised institutions.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-03-29•Israel•Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel reported that the public’s financial assets portfolio grew by NIS 287.4 billion (4.2 percent) in Q4 2025 to about NIS 7.2 trillion, bringing full-year growth to 15.5 percent and raising the portfolio’s share of GDP to roughly 341 percent. Growth was broad-based, led by Israeli equities and cash and deposits, with investments abroad reaching about NIS 1.33 trillion but the share of foreign currency and foreign assets declining due to shekel appreciation. Assets managed by institutional investors rose to around NIS 3.3 trillion and Israeli mutual funds to NIS 756 billion, supported mainly by price gains and net inflows.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-29•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea will extend the operating hours of its BOK-Wire+ real-time gross settlement system from 09:00–17:30 to 09:00–20:00 effective March 30, 2026. The longer window is intended to enhance cross-border payment efficiency, improve foreign investor access to Korean payment infrastructure, and support more efficient same-day bond settlement ahead of Korean government bonds’ inclusion in the World Government Bond Index on April 1, 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCross-border paymentsMarket infrastructure
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2026-03-29•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority is proposing a two-tier surcharge mechanism to incentivise employers that default on Mandatory Provident Fund contributions to clear arrears more quickly and strengthen protection of employees’ MPF rights. The second-tier surcharge would apply if contributions remain unpaid after a specified period, addressing limitations of the current flat 5% surcharge. The authority will consult stakeholders on the trigger timeframe and surcharge rate and aims to submit recommendations to the Government by mid-2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsComplianceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-03-29•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that the Green Climate Fund Board approved 18 new projects and accredited 10 new entities, including the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s first GCF-funded project and the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization. KOICA’s USD 47 million Ethiopia urban climate resilience project will support climate-resilient urban development, while AFoCO’s accreditation brings the number of South Korean GCF-accredited entities to four. As a GCF Board member and host of its headquarters, the ministry plans to deepen cooperation with the fund and support domestic climate-related institutions and companies in accessing GCF projects.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
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2026-03-29•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has promoted Peter Diamond and Peter Kohlhagen to Executive Director roles, filling recent vacancies in its executive leadership. Diamond becomes Executive Director of General Insurance and Banking, while Kohlhagen becomes Executive Director of Policy and Advice, with APRA to recruit internally and externally for the General Manager positions they vacated.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-29•Australia•Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s National Anti-Scam Centre published its 2025 Targeting Scams Report, recording 481,523 scam reports and AUD 2.18 billion in losses, up 7.8% on 2024 but 29.7% below the 2022 peak. Investment scams were the largest loss category at AUD 837.7 million, with a marked shift towards online-based scams and higher reporting from First Nations people and people with disability. The Centre highlighted expanded disruption activity, including removal of over 7,500 scam URLs, referrals to platforms and telecommunications partners, and Australia’s endorsement of an international fraud Call to Action.
Data & statisticsFraud and scams
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2026-03-28•Colombia•Central Bank of Colombia
The Central Bank of Colombia highlighted press coverage explaining that Bre-B, Colombia’s instant payments system, enables transfers using keys (llaves) subject to a maximum per-transaction amount set by the central bank. The article notes that individual banks and digital wallets may apply lower caps than the system-wide limit.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-03-28•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported on the Government’s second 2026 meeting of the Steering Committee on science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06, which focused on removing implementation bottlenecks and improving database development and connectivity. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for accelerated digital infrastructure and database build-out, completion of policy mechanisms for the data economy and digital assets, expansion of fully online public services, e-commerce and cashless payments, and stronger measurement, inspection and enforcement.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-03-28•Central African Republic•Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa issued a call for expressions of interest to select companies that may have their stock exchange listing costs financed.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-03-28•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
Angola’s Ministry of Finance conducted an official mission to China and Hong Kong to deepen cooperation on capital markets development and regulation and explore financing options, including potential debt issuance and establishing a presence in Hong Kong’s financial market. Meetings with Chinese and Hong Kong regulators focused on market development, capacity building, technological innovation and regulatory cooperation, while talks with the New Development Bank and Chinese financial institutions examined Angola’s prospective accession and funding for strategic projects, including green finance and the digital economy under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-28•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People’s Bank of China will issue a three-coin Wuyishan National Park commemorative series from 3 April 2026, comprising one CNY 10 bimetallic copper-alloy circulation coin and two precious metal proof coins that are all legal tender. The bimetallic coin will have an issuance volume of 50 million pieces, while the gold and silver proof coins will have maximum mintages of 10,000 and 30,000 respectively, and distribution of the circulation coin will follow a reservation-and-exchange process.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-03-28•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF's Executive Board concluded its Article IV consultation with Liechtenstein, noting a challenging near-term outlook with flat growth and inflation below 1% in 2026. Directors endorsed priorities for stronger fiscal planning, enhanced financial-sector oversight, and structural reforms. Despite a high fiscal surplus and low public debt, recommendations included avoiding tight fiscal stances, strengthening macroprudential oversight, and reinforcing AML/CFT supervision.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-27•Panama•Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama published updated statistics for the International Banking Center, reporting 7.27% year-on-year growth in total deposits to USD 118.204bn, driven by a 14.72% increase in external deposits, alongside rises in net credit to USD 100.647bn and total assets to USD 163.233bn. Liquidity and solvency indicators remained robust, with legal liquidity at 57.14%, the liquidity coverage ratio above the regulatory minimum, and the capital adequacy index at 16.27%, while contingent operations grew 12.7%, mainly due to higher undisbursed credit lines.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-27•Colombia•Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia reported on its participation in the XIV Joint Meeting of the Central American Council of Superintendents of Banks, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions and the Central American Monetary Council, where Colombia was announced as the next coordinator of the Sustainability Committee from April 2026. Discussions in San José focused on regional supervisory issues including implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier in Latin America, the Regional Financial Stability report, and the situation of regional banks, with Colombia participating with voice and vote in administrative and technical accountability processes.
SupervisionCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-27•Colombia•Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
The Financial Superintendency of Colombia announced an “early adopter” badge for supervised entities that have proactively implemented its environmental and social risk management instructions, including climate-related risks. The framework, set out in Circular Letter 19 of 2026 and building on October 2025 supervisory instructions, will be complemented by a classification or ranking of entities that join the model quickly.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitLicence approval
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2026-03-27•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a Master Direction consolidating requirements for global unique identifiers in RBI-regulated financial markets, covering the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI). LEI provisions are effective immediately for OTC transactions in various markets, with a USD 1 million threshold for non-derivative foreign exchange transactions. The UTI framework, effective from 1 January 2027, applies to OTC derivatives, with guidelines for UTI generation and reporting.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-03-27•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency will expand its consultation services to include inquiries related to the Middle East's impact on transactions with private financial institutions, alongside existing US tariff measures. The new consultation dial will offer phone, web, and written submission options, providing guidance but not mediating individual transactions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-03-27•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency convened with Cabinet Office officials and financial organizations to discuss business support and financial facilitation amid the Middle East situation. The government urged financial entities to offer detailed support to prevent cash-flow issues for businesses. Attachments detailing the meeting and government requests were published.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-03-27•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic will launch the Global Money Week-2026 campaign on 30 March, focusing on financial literacy with themes like expense control and fraud protection. Events will occur nationwide in collaboration with government and financial entities, featuring seminars, open lessons, and interactive activities. The campaign, coordinated by the National Bank, has been held in Kyrgyzstan since 2015.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-27•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
Japan’s Financial Services Agency released the final version of “Good Practices for Disclosure of Descriptive Information 2025” to enhance narrative disclosure in securities reports. This version includes new examples and key disclosure points based on discussions with investors and experts, covering MD&A, business risks, and corporate governance. The agency clarifies that these practices do not ensure compliance with sustainability disclosure standards.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationDisclosures
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2026-03-27•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency released guidance on preparing securities and internal control reports, highlighting deficiencies from its FY7 review. Key areas include sustainability-related disclosures, corporate governance, cross-shareholdings, and important contracts. Companies are advised to use the provided example disclosures for fiscal years ending on or after 31 March 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reporting
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2026-03-27•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency updated its FinTech Support Desk with a comprehensive FAQ on regulatory interpretations for innovative financial services. The FAQs address registration and notification obligations under various acts, online identity verification, crypto asset exchange business scope, ICO token regulation, and electronic payment services. It also covers fund transfer business frameworks, tokenisation impacts, and licensing considerations for electronic payment instruments.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFintech and insurtech
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2026-03-27•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Insurance Authority
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority released the latest Conduct In Focus, detailing 2025 complaints statistics and supervisory themes for insurance intermediaries, with 1,173 complaints aligning with pre-pandemic levels. The update addresses agency hierarchy oversight, social media promotion conduct, and recent disciplinary actions related to AML/CFT control deficiencies in broker companies. It also includes intermediary statistics and public perception insights.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplaints and dispute resolutionCompliance
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2026-03-27•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
Željko Drinčić, Chair of the Montenegro Capital Market Authority, participated in the "Pathways to Paris 2026" conference at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. The event focused on the financial sector's role in addressing climate risks amid geopolitical uncertainty and regulatory fragmentation. Key topics included financial system resilience, green transition financing, and the development of sustainable financial instruments.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-27•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission conducted a lecture and workshop at the University of Luanda on capital markets fundamentals and Angola's market statistics as part of its financial education programme. The session, led by the Studies and Financial Education Division and Strategic Planning Division, covered market dynamics, investment instruments, and risk management, and included an interactive Q&A.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-27•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority has delayed the launch of its new Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting solution, originally set for 1 April 2026, due to issues identified in final testing. Reporting entities should continue using the current system until further notice. A revised launch date will be announced after necessary corrections are made and validated.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory reporting
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2026-03-27•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy published three Statistics Series reports detailing Q4 2025 credit conditions, financing, and funding by sector and region, as well as the 2025 annual branch network. The reports provide updated statistics on lending and funding activity, credit quality, and the structure of the banking and financial system.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-27•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF's 2026 Article IV consultation with Dominica highlights economic growth but notes external and debt vulnerabilities, recommending fiscal consolidation and enhanced financial-sector supervision. Real GDP growth was 4.5% in 2025, with public debt at 103% of GDP, necessitating EC$60 million in fiscal consolidation over two years to meet fiscal rules. The IMF advises reducing reliance on citizenship-by-investment revenues, improving tax yields, and strengthening credit union oversight due to high non-performing loans and inadequate capitalization.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-27•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved amendments to the National Market System Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), introducing cost-saving measures projected to save USD 50 million to USD 70 million annually. Key changes include ending routine interim lifecycle linkages, shortening data retention, and easing record re-processing requirements. The SEC emphasized this as part of a broader review of CAT costs and budget sustainability.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory burden
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2026-03-27•West Africa•Central Bank of West African States
The Council of Ministers of the West African Economic and Monetary Union approved the Central Bank of West African States’ report on the Union’s economic and monetary situation as at 31 December 2025, endorsed its 2025 financial statements and allocation of results, and renewed Vice-Governor Mamadou Diop’s mandate for a further five-year term from 1 May 2026. Ministers highlighted 2025 real GDP growth of 6.7% (after 6.2% in 2024), inflation falling to 0% (from 3.5%), and an improved balance of payments surplus, and described the 2026 outlook as favourable with growth projected at 6.4%. The Council also renewed and nominated member states’ representatives to the Financial Stability Committee, approved the West African Development Bank’s 2025 annual report, accounts and 2026–2030 strategic plan, and adopted several 2026–2030 strategies of the UEMOA Commission, including an African Continental Free Trade Area implementation-focused competitiveness strategy.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesEconomic data and developments