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2026-03-03•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India released a draft amending regulations on insurers' actuarial, finance, and investment functions to support Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) adoption from 1 April 2026. It outlines a framework for financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure for all insurers, aiming to enhance consistency, transparency, and comparability in insurance financial reporting while maintaining regulatory prudence and protecting policyholder interests.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-03-03•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails targeting banks like The Bank of East Asia and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information like passwords via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force's Crime Wing Information Centre.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-03-03•Europe•European Association of CCP Clearing Houses
The European Association of CCP Clearing Houses and other industry groups urged the European Commission and EU Member States to maintain the EU VAT Directive Article 199a derogation, allowing the Domestic Reverse Charge Mechanism (DRCM) for wholesale trading in electricity, gas, and related certificates. They warn of Missing Trader Intra-Community fraud risks and highlight DRCM's effectiveness in mitigating them. The associations call for a permanent derogation or a ten-year extension, consistent application across Member States, and clarification on the certificates covered under Article 199a.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFraud and scams
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2026-03-03•Europe•European Commission
European Commission President von der Leyen addressed the 4th EIB Group Forum, emphasizing the European Investment Bank's (EIB) role in financing the clean transition, security, defence, and innovation. She highlighted the need for deeper capital markets through the Savings and Investments Union and noted that 60% of EIB financing supported clean energy projects last year. Von der Leyen urged completion of Commission proposals on market integration, securitisation, and supervision.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-03•Kyrgyzstan•State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets
The Kyrgyz Republic's State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets seeks consultancy services to develop a reinsurance strategy under the World Bank's "Building Resilience to Disaster Risks in Kyrgyzstan" project. The goal is to enhance financial protection against natural disasters for compulsory residential building insurance, with a budget ceiling of USD 135,000. The consultancy requires experience in reinsurance strategy projects and engagement with government or financial entities.
Institutional developmentProcurementOther
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2026-03-03•Kyrgyzstan•State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets
The State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets in the Kyrgyz Republic reported on licensing and permitting decisions from 23 to 27 February 2026. Key actions included registering securities issues for several companies, updating auditor and audit organization registers, and licensing changes affecting pawnshops and securities market intermediaries. Notable decisions involved canceling certain pawnshop licenses and issuing new licenses for brokerage and investment asset management.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing framework and process
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2026-03-03•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam updated its BDCB Alert List, adding entities such as Official Amanah Baiduri and Mei’az Miharbi, warning the public against unlicensed financial activities. The central bank emphasized that only BDCB-licensed institutions are covered by regulatory protections, and activities like money lending and remittance require a licence. The BDCB will continue to monitor unlicensed financial activities in Brunei.
SupervisionAlertsOther
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2026-03-03•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania announced a meeting between Governor Gent Sejko and the Kosova Academy of Sciences and Arts to enhance inter-institutional and inter-academic cooperation. Discussions included Albania–Kosovo economic integration, regulatory harmonization, and collaboration in monetary policy, banking supervision, and financial stability. The parties committed to joint scientific activities and expertise exchanges.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-03-03•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan will discontinue the AniPay mobile application and anipay.az website from 4 March 2026 to enhance competition in the digital payments market. The bank expects financial sector participants to continue offering comparable services, as AniPay functionalities are already available in mobile banking apps. This move aligns with the central bank's strategy to promote payment services and increase market participation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-03-03•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia announced the inclusion of the MOEX Refined Gold Index as Russia's first commodity benchmark in the official register. This allows it to be referenced in regulations by Russian authorities and the Bank of Russia, expanding its accessibility. The index, developed by Moscow Exchange, is already used for over-the-counter transactions and financial instruments.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial benchmarks
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2026-03-03•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) released a communiqué detailing findings and recommendations from its Working Group on Banco Master, REAG, and related entities, following their liquidation. The review identified frequent issues in disclosure, compliance, and internal controls, with serious but less frequent cases of insider trading and market manipulation. Supervisory activities increased significantly in 2025, with many cases originating externally.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-03•Global•Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) appointed Michaela Fleischer as Chief Operating and Financial Officer to enhance strategic financial leadership and operational delivery. Fleischer will oversee operational, financial, and administrative functions, reporting to CEO Alexandre Kech. The role responds to growing demand for secure organizational identities and increased adoption of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and verifiable LEI (vLEI).
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-03•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined two exchange bureaus in Bishkek KGS 55,000 each for breaching Kyrgyz legislation and central bank regulations. Additionally, a Kyrgyz citizen was fined KGS 17,500 for unlicensed cash foreign-currency exchange operations in Bishkek.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-03•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has released a 2026 plan to enhance administrative procedure control, focusing on simplification and digitisation. Key targets include reducing processing times and compliance costs by 50% compared to 2024, enabling full online processing, and improving information reuse from government databases. The plan also emphasizes transparency, public feedback, and alignment with national e-government standards.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory burden
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2026-03-03•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has adopted its 2026 administrative reform plan to streamline procedures, enhance digital tools, and improve service quality in securities market administration. Key targets include online payment systems, digitisation of administrative outcomes, and a 50% reduction in processing times and compliance costs compared to 2024. The plan mandates full electronic business reporting and management, with upgrades to the Commission's systems and data synchronisation with the National Data Center.
Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationOther
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2026-03-03•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines issued a World Wildlife Day message highlighting the First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series, featuring protected wildlife and native flora to emphasize biodiversity conservation. The series includes images of the Philippine eagle, Visayan spotted deer, Palawan peacock-pheasant, and Visayan leopard cat, with contributions from wildlife photographer Floyd Bermejo. The initiative aims to raise public awareness of the importance of protecting species and habitats.
Other
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2026-03-03•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines issued Circular No. 1230, raising the cash withdrawal threshold for enhanced due diligence (EDD) to PHP 1 million from PHP 500,000. This adjustment targets higher-risk activities while facilitating legitimate transactions, following consultations and findings from the anti-money laundering National Risk Assessment. Financial institutions may set lower thresholds based on risk assessments, and non-cash withdrawals remain unaffected.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-03•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has filed a claim with the General Court of the European Union challenging EU Council Regulation 2025/2600, arguing it unlawfully restricts its sovereign assets and violates rights under international and EU law. The bank contends the regulation breaches principles of access to justice, property inviolability, and sovereign immunity, citing procedural issues in its adoption. It reserves all rights and remedies concerning the regulation.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsOther
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2026-03-03•Latvia•Central Bank of Latvia
The Central Bank of Latvia reported a 7% increase in the volume and an 11% rise in the value of non-cash payments in 2025, totaling 934 million transactions worth EUR 1.2 trillion. Payment cards and credit transfers dominated the payment volume, with credit transfers driving the growth in total payment value. The report also noted 35 thousand fraudulent payments totaling EUR 10.5 million, with a 9% increase in volume but a 12% decrease in value.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-03•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia will host a seminar on 5 March addressing payment fraud, with participation from police, banks, and communications providers. The event will explore the persistence of scams in Estonia, despite security investments, and discuss necessary changes in legal frameworks, technology, and cross-sector cooperation. Topics include scam recognition, digital security, legal support for anti-fraud efforts, and solutions for preventing transaction scams and misuse of digital identities.
Policy & regulationCooperationFraud and scams
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2026-03-03•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority has approved the annual update of Jet Contractors’ commercial paper issuance programme. The programme includes a ceiling of MAD 200 million, with maturities from 10 days to 12 months and a fixed interest rate per issuance. The updated information dossier is accessible at Jet Contractors’ headquarters, its website, the placement agent, and the AMMC website.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-03-03•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is conducting an accelerated review of the UK Listing Rules to evaluate their application to certain investment entities and potential changes to eligibility criteria. Stakeholder feedback suggests that current risk-spreading requirements may be overly restrictive. The review will also examine how FCA rules support shareholder rights and board management of conflicts of interest.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-03-03•Europe•European Central Bank
ECB Executive Board member Philip R. Lane told the Financial Times that current monetary policy is appropriate despite inflation forecasts below the 2% target. He noted stronger-than-expected euro area growth driven by business investment, AI, and the green transition, with energy deflation affecting headline inflation. Lane identified external shocks, like energy price swings and geopolitical events, as primary inflation risks, with the ECB monitoring Middle East conflict developments.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-03-03•Denmark•National Bank of Denmark
The National Bank of Denmark reported that Danish pension companies received DKK 175 billion in contributions in 2025, a 7.4% increase from the previous year. This rise is attributed to higher employment, rising wages, and anticipated changes to income tax thresholds in 2026. Total pension assets increased to DKK 4,584 billion, bolstered by both higher contributions and positive investment returns.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-03•Global•Financial Action Task Force
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a report on stablecoins and unhosted wallets, emphasizing money laundering and terrorist financing risks due to their rapid growth and use outside regulated intermediaries. It recommends jurisdictions implement AML/CFT obligations for stablecoin issuers and related entities, highlighting best practices like risk-based controls and enhanced cooperation tools. Stablecoins reached over USD 300 billion in market capitalization by mid-2025, with significant illicit transaction volumes linked to unhosted wallets.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationStablecoins
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2026-03-03•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Monetary Authority of Macao have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation. The updated framework extends collaboration to financial infrastructure linkage, currency and data statistics exchange, and industry training, aligning with the Greater Bay Area agenda.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-03•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Financial Market Agency reminded drivers of the "Europrotocol" for filing auto insurance claims directly at accident scenes without police or courts. It applies when two insured vehicles are involved, damage is under 100 AEK, and there's no dispute or harm to life, health, or third-party property. Since its launch, about 25,000 cases totaling KZT 4.9 billion have been processed, streamlining payouts and easing road and court pressures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationPayments and payment systems
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2026-03-03•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority has restructured the licensing framework for key roles in non-banking financial firms, mandating a Financial Regulatory Authority licence for 14 specified positions. The framework includes a three-year renewable licence term, role definition requirements, and eligibility restrictions. Firms must comply within six months of the decision's publication in the Official Gazette.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-03-03•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority conducted a field outreach tour in Assiut Governorate to promote awareness of non-banking financial services, focusing on microfinance and microinsurance for microenterprises. Workshops addressed sustainability, climate change impacts, and sustainable finance, highlighting carbon certificates as a financing tool for farmers. This tour is part of a broader initiative to enhance citizen engagement and understanding of non-banking financial services across Egypt.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-03•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
Finance Minister Katayama, overseeing the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), stated no specific action has been determined regarding SANAE TOKEN due to the absence of complaints or identified victims, though the JFSA will act as necessary to protect users. The Ministry of Finance disclosed around 28,000 pages related to the Moritomo Gakuen case, with further disclosures expected to exceed initial expectations, totaling over 310,000 pages.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsDisclosures
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2026-03-03•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission met with authorities and financial institutions to assess market conditions amid Middle East tensions, agreeing on coordination and readiness for contingency plans, including over KRW100 trillion in market stabilisation. The FSC will intensify surveillance for market manipulation and support SMEs exposed to the conflict, deploying KRW13.3 trillion in financial assistance. A joint taskforce will be established for real-time information sharing and monitoring.
Policy & regulationCooperationGeopolitical risk
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2026-03-03•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will not expel firms involved in the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds collapse, deferring membership end dates to ensure consumer dispute resolution access. This aligns with AFCA's policy to keep complaint avenues open while assessing consumer harm, affecting firms like United Global Capital and Next Generation Advice. AFCA will independently assess complaints and may revisit membership decisions, providing advance notice of changes.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-03-03•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) affirmed financial sector stability amid volatility and outlined measures to enhance resilience, market integrity, and consumer protection. Developments include eased pressure on domestic equities, significant capital market fines, and a 9.96% banking credit increase. OJK assumed regulatory responsibilities for digital financial assets, with anti-scam efforts freezing IDR 566.1bn in victim funds.
SupervisionInterventionsEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-03-03•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil issued Resolution BCB No. 551, allowing financial institutions to deduct mandatory advance payments to the Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) from required reserves on demand and time deposits. This measure aims to neutralize the liquidity impact of the FGC's advance collection and could release BRL 30 billion in 2026. Institutions can choose how to allocate the deduction between demand and time deposits.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity risk
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2026-03-03•Bolivia•Central Bank of Bolivia
The Central Bank of Bolivia launched the Billetes de Bolivia app to verify Series B BOB 10, BOB 20, and BOB 50 banknotes, including those invalidated after a cargo aircraft accident. Only 17.1 million banknotes from the crashed Transporte Aéreo Boliviano Hercules C-130 are invalidated, with most Series B notes remaining valid. The offline app complements an online verifier, and the Central Bank plans additional methods for those without digital access.
Financial literacy & educationCurrency and cash management
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2026-03-03•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren urged SEC Chair Paul Atkins to release the delayed fiscal year 2025 enforcement data, highlighting concerns over a reported decline in enforcement activity. Warren referenced third-party analyses suggesting a drop in SEC actions and emphasized the need for public access to the data to verify Atkins's congressional statements. The letter requests the SEC to publish the data by March 15, 2026.
EnforcementEnforcement statistics
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2026-03-03•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released remarks from Chairman Tim Scott advocating for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan initiative to enhance housing affordability by reducing federal red tape and unlocking supply without new government spending. Scott highlighted the legislation's focus on local jurisdictions and its potential to expand home ownership access, noting the increasing average age of first-time home buyers.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-03-03•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) reported a 5.6% average total remuneration gender pay gap for 2024, attributing a 0.3 percentage point increase to the inclusion of CEO remuneration. Excluding CEO data, the gap is 4.8%, showing a 0.5 percentage point improvement. APRA aims to address gender disparities through initiatives promoting gender balance in recruitment and flexible working arrangements.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentDiversity and inclusion
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2026-03-02•Global•World Savings and Retail Banking Institute
The World Savings and Retail Banking Institute summarized a study visit to Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank, focusing on fintech, AI, and social finance. The visit highlighted the bank's empowerment model for various groups and showcased digitisation efforts, including AI-enabled services and branch transformation. Delegates also engaged with the Saudi Central Bank on initiatives like the Regulatory Sandbox and open banking frameworks.
Policy & regulationCooperationFintech and insurtechFinancial inclusion
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2026-03-02•Italy•Italian Securities Commission (Consob)
Consob and ANAC signed a memorandum to enhance cooperation on market transparency and corruption prevention. The agreement focuses on joint information exchanges, technical consultations, and coordinated oversight in areas like public procurement and financial markets regulation. A joint technical working table will oversee shared initiatives and facilitate further collaboration.
SupervisionCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-03-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic coordinated with partner organizations to finalize the concept for Global Money Week 2026 in Kyrgyzstan. The event, themed “Smart Money Talks,” will focus on promoting conscious financial behavior and providing reliable financial information to young people. A nationwide program of events will be announced on the National Bank’s website and social media.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Osh Regional Department conducted a lecture at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, focusing on central bank functions and retail finance. Topics included the national currency's history, loan and deposit types, and QR code use in settlements, with a demonstration of the Tunduk app for managing loan self-bans.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine's February 2026 Business Outlook Survey shows an increase in the business activity expectations index to 45.9 from 41.3 in January, though it remains below the neutral 50 level. Despite improved sector indices, expectations are dampened by ongoing hostilities, energy infrastructure issues, and labour shortages. Companies plan to raise selling prices amid rising purchase costs, with mixed labour market plans across sectors.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank's report on gender diversity from 2013 to 2025 highlights progress in female representation, particularly in senior management, though several 2025 targets remain unmet. By end-2025, women held 39.4% of senior management roles, nearing the 40% target, with at least 33% representation across all salary bands. Despite partial achievement of the 2020-26 strategy targets, the ECB anticipates narrowing gaps by 2026, supported by initiatives like targeted outreach, gender-neutral job adverts, and unconscious-bias training.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentDiversity and inclusion
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2026-03-02•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
Japan’s Financial Services Agency issued a Cabinet Office Ordinance amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Trust Business Act and related regulations following the Act on Public Interest Trusts. The amendments are considered necessary adjustments due to changes in other laws, and no public comment process was conducted. The ordinance will be effective from 1 April 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-03-02•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released its Strategic Plan for 2026-2028, focusing on adapting to geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and technological change. Key priorities include enhancing human capital, responsibly adopting artificial intelligence, and reinforcing digital services. The plan also emphasizes strengthening prudential supervision, anti-money-laundering oversight, and cyber resilience.
Institutional developmentOtherFintech and insurtechArtificial intelligenceBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-03-02•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has amended the Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Modules of its Rulebook to align with new UAE federal AML legislation. These changes clarify the AML regime in the Dubai International Financial Centre and are supported by FAQs addressing common areas of clarification. The DFSA emphasizes the obligation of Relevant Persons to comply with UAE Federal AML legislation and the DIFC Regulatory Law 2004.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFT
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2026-03-02•Israel•Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel’s Banking Supervision Department introduced a support framework for banks to offer cash-flow relief to customers impacted by Operation Roaring Lion. It allows deferment of mortgage and consumer loan payments for eligible households and business loan repayments for small and micro businesses, with specific conditions and exemptions from interest or fees. The framework is available from March 16 to April 16, 2026, with potential for extension based on security developments.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-03-02•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan's February 2026 Bond Market Survey indicates continued weak liquidity in the secondary Japanese government bond market, with negative diffusion indices for market functioning and liquidity measures. Yield expectations suggest a gradual rise, with the newly issued 10-year JGB forecasted at 2.29% by end-March 2026 and 2.55% by end-March 2028.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-03-02•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority launched its 2026 Action Plan for financial education with a lecture at the “Mirko Vešović” Secondary School of Economics. The session, led by Commission president Željko Drinčić, covered domestic and foreign exchanges, capital market structure, and investment risks. The programme will continue with practical teaching and youth-focused initiatives throughout the year.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank reported a 55% increase in seized fake banknotes and coins in 2025, totaling 9,036 items. The rise was primarily due to imitations, which accounted for 7,354 items, while counterfeit and altered items included 429 Czech banknotes and 208 coins. Most foreign counterfeits were euros and US dollars, predominantly rated at security grades 2 and 3.
Data & statisticsFraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority released the twenty-third issue of its e-Awareness Magazine, featuring an editorial on the future of securities-based crowdfunding in Kuwait by Board Chairman Emad Ahmed Tifoni. The issue covers topics such as AI in legal performance, foreign investment in the Kuwait Stock Exchange, and risk management in financial institutions, alongside updates on the CMA's headquarters and international representation.
Financial literacy & educationCrowdfunding
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2026-03-02•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority announced that trading in EKOPAK NV financial instruments on Euronext Brussels will resume on 2 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. This follows Article 78 of the Law of 21 November 2017.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsTrading
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2026-03-02•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance introduced a voluntary Motor Insurance Transparency Code to standardize premium explanations, part of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform 2025–2029. Developed with the Central Bank of Ireland, it requires a Premium Summary Statement, an Annual Market Overview Statement, risk-mitigation guidance, and compliance measures. Implementation begins in March 2026, aligning with the Central Bank's revised Consumer Protection Code, with a review scheduled within 18 months.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-03-02•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai on 2 and 3 March 2026. Nasdaq Dubai, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre, facilitates trading in equities, derivatives, sukuk, and conventional bonds. The DFSA is actively monitoring regional developments and maintaining communication with local authorities.
SupervisionInterventionsMarket infrastructure
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2026-03-02•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF's 2026 Article IV mission to St. Kitts and Nevis projects 2.2% growth but warns of fiscal and external imbalances due to declining Citizenship-by-Investment revenue. It recommends a consolidation package to stabilize debt and strengthen fiscal resilience, alongside financial-sector reforms to address vulnerabilities and improve stability. Key priorities include debt management, reforming the Development Bank, and enhancing AML/CFT safeguards.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-02•Canada•British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission announced that Michael Ongun Gokturk, former director of the dissolved Einstein crypto trading platform, admitted to fraud and agreed to pay $1 million. Gokturk is permanently barred from British Columbia’s investment market. The BCSC highlighted the importance of using registered crypto trading platforms, following the Einstein Corporations' misuse of customer deposits and significant liabilities.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsFraud and scams
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2026-03-02•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluations for 24 institutions, with nine receiving an "outstanding" rating and 15 rated "satisfactory." No institutions were rated as needing improvement or in substantial noncompliance. The OCC also maintains a searchable list of CRA evaluations and publishes upcoming compliance examination schedules.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsOther
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2026-03-02•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration reported the Share Insurance Fund's Q4 2025 performance, with net income of USD 113.8 million and an equity ratio of 1.30%. The number of composite CAMELS code 3 credit unions decreased to 653, and code 4 and 5 credit unions fell to 117, with no federally insured credit union failures reported.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-03-02•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, will host a webinar on March 12 focusing on financial scams and risk reduction strategies for credit unions and banks. The session will cover fraud prevention tactics and financial education resources, featuring insights from a credit union and a community bank. A recording will be available on the NCUA’s YouTube channel post-event.
Financial literacy & educationFraud and scamsFinancial literacy and education
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2026-03-02•United States•Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council will split the Uniform Bank Performance Report's Interest Rate Risk Analysis into two pages for better readability, effective on or after March 2, 2026. This change is part of a multi-year review initiated in 2022 by the Task Force on Surveillance Systems to maintain the report's relevance. The update follows a significant expansion of the Interest Rate Risk Analysis content in February 2025.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
France's Autorité des marchés financiers released an administrative settlement agreement with AMA Corporation PLC regarding market manipulation and information disclosure obligations. The settlement, referenced as TRA-2026-02, was concluded on 13 November 2025.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsSanctions list update
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2026-03-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
France's Autorité des marchés financiers announced an approved administrative settlement with Mr. Christian Guillemot concerning market manipulation and information disclosure obligations. The agreement, referenced as TRA-2026-03, was concluded on 13 November 2025.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsSanctions list update
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2026-03-02•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority has issued Algeria’s first license to a university venture capital investment company, approving the Société d’Investissement Financier de l’Université d’Alger 3 with capital of DZD 188.8 million. The approval follows completion of the venture capital collective investment framework and is intended to fund research commercialization, student and researcher startups, and university innovation coordination.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Banking Federation
The European Banking Federation (EBF) has submitted feedback to the European Commission's consultation on the European Climate Resilience Framework, advocating for enhanced prevention frameworks and stable adaptation policies. The EBF emphasizes the need for public access to harmonized climate vulnerability data, strengthened adaptation plans, and improved funding mechanisms. It also calls for embedding climate resilience in infrastructure sectors and expanding advisory support for households and SMEs.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-02•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that outstanding mortgage credit for home purchases grew 7.2% year on year in January 2026, reaching PEN 75,040 million. This marks the highest growth rate since February 2023, driven primarily by mortgages in soles, which expanded 8.1% year on year. The dollar share of mortgage lending remained low at 5.5%.
Data & statisticsLendingMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-03-02•Barbados•Barbados Financial Services Commission
The Barbados Financial Services Commission has applied to the High Court for leave to petition to wind up Equity Insurance Company Ltd, seeking court-supervised liquidation after developments materially increased the insurer’s risk profile. The move follows seizure of management and control in August 2025, appointment of a PwC partner as Appointed Manager, and revocation of Equity’s licence effective 31 December 2025. Existing policies remain in force until the Court rules, with the Commission engaging the domestic insurance sector on arrangements for displaced policyholders.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsPrudential risks
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2026-03-02•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya has invited commercial banks to subscribe to Issue No. 7-2026 of unrestricted Mudaraba Deposit Certificates under the same procedures and controls as previous issuances and on the tenors and maturity dates specified in the subscription announcement.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-03-02•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) outlined its supervisory priorities on sustainable finance, focusing on transparency, disclosures, and ESG risk integration. Supervision will emphasize compliance with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), MiFID sustainability rules, and EU Taxonomy, with ongoing inspections. The CSSF will guide issuers on sustainability reporting aligned with European standards, contributing to EU-level ESG information requirements and adapting priorities as regulations evolve.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-03-02•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) issued guidance detailing the minimum documentation required from authorised Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) for assessing their shareholding structure. This applies to both initial authorisations and changes, covering qualified and non-qualified shareholders. Incomplete submissions will not be processed until all required information is provided.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-03-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed David I. Miller as the new director of enforcement, emphasizing a focus on policing fraud, abuse, and manipulation. Chairman Michael S. Selig highlighted this as a strategic shift away from policy setting. Miller, a former federal prosecutor and litigation partner, brings extensive experience from both private practice and government service.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointments
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2026-03-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed Mel Gunewardena as director of the Office of International Affairs and Senior Markets Advisor to Chairman Michael S. Selig. Gunewardena brings extensive experience from roles at the UK Financial Conduct Authority and major financial institutions, focusing on global markets and risk management. Mauricio Melara will continue serving in the Office of International Affairs.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-02•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market Chair, Oleksii Semeniuk, met with the President of PARD to discuss capital market development and reform proposals. Key topics included stimulating retail participation in municipal bonds, pension system development, and enhancing investor protection. Both parties committed to ongoing dialogue and cooperation to strengthen Ukraine's securities market.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission and ECB will host their annual conference on European financial integration on 7 May 2026, focusing on the Savings and Investments Union. Key figures include European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque and ECB Vice-President Luis De Guindos, with discussions on pensions and EU competitiveness. The conference will also launch the European Financial Stability and Integration Review, examining EU non-financial corporations and the pension landscape.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationMarket development
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank hosted an International Women’s Day event addressing the gender gap in financial literacy and launched the EuroSteps Walking Challenge to provide accessible financial education to women in euro area countries. EuroSteps integrates step counting with mobile-delivered financial lessons, offering participants notifications in their language and links to national programmes. The event also emphasized the Eurosystem’s efforts to create a harmonised financial literacy dataset and a shared repository of resources, focusing on targeted actions for women.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and educationDiversity and inclusion
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2026-03-02•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) announced the removal of AL-NUSRAH FRONT FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE LEVANT from the UK sanctions list under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida regime. Firms must notify the GFSC of any affected relationships and submit a report under Handbook Rule 12.37 detailing relevant transactions or assets.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsSanctions list update
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2026-03-02•Peru•Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP del Peru
Peru's Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Pension Funds (SBS) has launched the Vida Ley life insurance report, an online service for individuals to access information on their Vida Ley policies. The report details policy validity, insurer, and employer, and is accessible via the SBS portal. Vida Ley, a mandatory policy for private-sector employees, offers indemnities for natural and accidental deaths, with coverage continuation options for former employees.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-03-02•Sweden•Riksbank
Sweden's Riksbank has launched a consultation on proposed preparedness regulations for key payment firms, expanding to include financial firms with annual acquired volumes over SEK 100 billion. The draft requires firms to establish wartime payment operations, plan for crises, and maintain operations under strained conditions, with provisions for heightened alert scenarios. The proposal includes annual reviews, training plans, and a new information-provision duty, with possible exemptions and a repeal of the current framework.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systems
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2026-03-02•Rwanda•Rwanda Capital Markets Authority
The Rwanda Capital Markets Authority appointed Romeo Ngarambe as Chief Executive Officer to advance the development of Rwanda’s capital markets. Ngarambe brings over 13 years of international experience in strategic finance and investment leadership, with expertise in governance, performance measures, and regulatory compliance. His previous roles include senior finance leadership at Corning Inc. and consultancy at Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-02•Canada•Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association has released updated consumer resources for Fraud Prevention Month, including an enhanced fraud prevention toolkit and a new quiz to help Canadians identify scams. These resources focus on protecting personal and financial information and complement the association’s monthly fraud prevention newsletter. This initiative supports the national campaign led by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the Competition Bureau Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Financial literacy & educationFraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia's balance sheet as of 25 February 2026 shows total assets and liabilities at AUD 368.2bn, a decrease of AUD 1.6bn from the previous week. Key changes include a AUD 16.1bn drop in Exchange Settlement balances and a AUD 15.9bn rise in other deposits. On the asset side, gold and foreign exchange holdings fell by AUD 1.7bn, while Australian dollar investments increased by AUD 0.5bn.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-03-02•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia reported a 0.7% monthly increase in its Index of Commodity Prices for February 2026 in SDR terms, following a 4.9% rise in January, while the index fell 2.7% in AUD terms. Over the year, the index rose 3.4% in SDR terms but declined 2.9% in AUD terms, with rural and non-rural subindices increasing and base metals slightly down. Preliminary estimates for key export prices indicated a 0.3% rise in February in SDR terms and a 4.8% increase over the year.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-02•France•Bank of France
The Bank of France has agreed to deepen cooperation with Oesterreichische Nationalbank and Banco de Portugal on banknote production, including financial participation in their printing companies. This initiative aims to enhance control over the cash supply chain and establish a European public cash-production hub. The collaboration builds on previous ties and the Europafi joint venture for banknote paper production.
Policy & regulationCooperationCurrency and cash management
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2026-03-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed Alan Brubaker as Director of its Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Brubaker will oversee the agency's interactions with Congress and intergovernmental entities. He previously served as a senior advisor on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-03-02•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has expanded its simplified fine settlement procedure, allowing parties to acknowledge facts without admitting breaches, aligning with De Nederlandsche Bank's approach. This unified procedure includes a 15% fine reduction and waives the right to appeal. Approximately 20% of fine cases have been resolved through this method, reflecting four years of practical experience.
EnforcementEnforcement frameworkOther
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2026-03-02•Ireland•Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland issued a warning about an unauthorised firm, Stalwart Investments Limited, impersonating a legitimate firm to conduct "advanced fee fraud." The fraudulent entity seeks upfront payments for loans that are never provided and has cloned details of the authorised firm, Stalwart Investments Limited trading as Loan365. The warning is published under section 53 of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-03-02•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission released its inaugural Annual Corporate Social Responsibility report, detailing 2025 activities and emphasizing transparency and ESG integration. The report highlights initiatives in health, education, financial literacy, and workplace wellbeing, alongside commitments to equal opportunities and diversity. It also covers governance, sustainability procedures, and state grant management.
Institutional developmentOtherCorporate governanceESG
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2026-03-02•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission seeks feedback on challenges faced by private equity investors exiting investments in the EU, aiming to enhance access to finance for startups and scaleups. The consultation addresses barriers like delayed IPOs and inadequate asset valuation, and explores a secondary trading platform for private company shares. Stakeholder input will guide the Commission's decision on potential policy actions.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesSME financing
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2026-03-02•Mexico•Mexico Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV)
Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission reported an overall Capitalisation Index (ICAP) of 31.78% for brokerage houses as of December 2025. All brokerage houses were classified in Early Warning Category I, indicating compliance with the minimum capital requirement and sufficient capital to absorb unexpected losses.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCapital adequacy
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2026-03-02•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank reported a 55% increase in seized counterfeit, altered, and imitation cash in 2025, totaling 9,036 items. The rise was primarily due to imitations, which reached 7,354, while counterfeits decreased to 1,646. The most counterfeited Czech denominations were CZK 2,000 and CZK 1,000, with most counterfeits being of low technical quality.
Data & statisticsFraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency's 62nd Management Board meeting addressed central counterparty risk management, asset management, and insurance supervision. Actions included a remediation order for Eurizon Asset Management Croatia, model change approvals at SKDD-CCP Smart Clear, concluded supervision over Inspire Investments, fund management changes for Erste Asset Management, and various insurance sector appointments and licensing decisions.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-03-02•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aimed at boosting housing supply and reducing costs. Combining elements from the Senate's Scott-Warren ROAD to Housing Act and the House's 21st Century Housing Act, it proposes banning large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. If enacted, it focuses on reducing regulatory barriers and expanding supply without new spending.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
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2026-03-02•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Economic Commentary reveals that from 2019 to 2023, record post-pandemic rent inflation significantly reduced renters' post-rent purchasing power across all income groups. The median renter experienced no growth in purchasing power, while the bottom third saw a decline of over 25% in total, with an annual decrease of more than 7%. In 2023, about 28% of renters spent most of their income on rent, up from 25% in 2019, with detailed demographic and geographic analyses provided.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-03-02•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements released a working paper evaluating generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, to simulate consumer survey responses on mobile payment apps. The study found AI-generated responses can complement but not replace human surveys due to lower response dispersion and a bias towards classifying respondents as "privacy fundamentalists." Results also highlighted sensitivity to prompt design and limitations in achieving human-like variance.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-03-02•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Core Capital Company has fulfilled the requirements to begin Advising Activity in the Securities Business under a licence from the Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority. The licence was granted by a CMA resolution dated 16 December 2024, in accordance with the Capital Market Law and its Implementing Regulations.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-03-02•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's CONDUSEF handled 8,539 financial services complaints in Puebla for 2025, recovering MXN 139.6 million. Unrecognised transactions, refusal to pay compensation, and debtor intimidation made up 29% of complaints, with credit/debit cards and personal loans comprising 52.5% of cases. Multiple banking led sectors with 63.3% of complaints, 31.4% linked to potential fraud, and a 35.5% user-favourable resolution rate.
Data & statisticsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-03-02•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia hosted an International Monetary Fund technical assistance mission to enhance its monetary operations framework, focusing on liquidity and risk management. Discussions included improving the GEL money market, Treasury securities markets, and monetary policy transmission via the repo market. The National Bank of Georgia will coordinate with stakeholders to prioritize and implement the mission's recommendations.
Policy & regulationCooperationCapacity building
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2026-03-02•San Marino•Central Bank of San Marino
The Central Bank of San Marino is recruiting for permanent positions in its Supervision and Treasury Departments as part of a multi-year workforce strengthening plan. The Supervision Department seeks candidates with a master's-level law degree and legal experience in banking, financial, or insurance sectors to conduct inspections and regulatory work, including EU standards integration.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-03-02•Serbia•Republic of Serbia Securities Commission
The Securities Commission of the Republic of Serbia warned of rising online and social media fraud schemes related to investing and trading in financial instruments, including impersonation of the Belgrade Stock Exchange. The Commission advised against engaging with offers promising quick profits and urged verification of platform authorisation and registration. Suspected unauthorised activities should be reported to the Commission.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-03-02•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania reported a decline in international reserves for February 2026, with foreign exchange reserves falling to EUR 65,023 million and total reserves, including gold, decreasing to EUR 79,639 million. Inflows amounted to EUR 3,574 million, while outflows reached EUR 4,363 million, largely due to foreign currency required reserves and public debt payments. Gold holdings were unchanged at 103.6 tonnes, valued at EUR 14,616 million.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics