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2026-02-15•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority mandates non-banking financial firms with capital or equity over EGP 100 million to disclose annual carbon emissions and offset 20% through carbon certificates. Decision No. 36 of 2026 requires firms to report Scope 1 and 2 emissions, validated by accredited bodies, and complete certificate purchases within 90 days of report submission. Compliance is necessary for license maintenance, effective immediately upon publication.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-15•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority issued Decision No. 29 of 2026, mandating actuarial experts to submit complete reports, including peer reviews, to the Authority within 15 days of preparation. The reports must detail the scope, methodologies, and any conflicts of interest, and include electronic calculation data. This decision applies to reports for the financial year ending 31 December 2025 and takes effect the day after publication.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAuditing
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2026-02-15•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported Overseas Filipino cash remittances reached a record USD 3.52 billion in December 2025, with full-year inflows hitting an all-time high of USD 35.63 billion, a 3.3% increase from 2024. These remittances accounted for 7.3% of the Philippines' GDP and 6.4% of gross national income. The United States was the largest source, followed by Singapore and Saudi Arabia, though source-country attribution faced limitations due to routing through correspondent banks.
Data & statisticsCross-border payments
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2026-02-14•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, at the Munich Security Conference, linked geoeconomic fragmentation to increased financial market volatility and announced expanding the ECB's EUREP facility to provide euro liquidity globally against high-quality collateral. The expanded EUREP aims to prevent stress-induced fire sales of euro-denominated securities, with a permanent backstop and faster access for central banks meeting basic criteria.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsGeopolitical riskMarket infrastructure
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2026-02-14•Global•Egmont Group
The Egmont Group participated in the FATF's fifth Plenary meeting, supporting initiatives on stablecoin and virtual asset abuse and cyber-enabled fraud. It highlighted progress on ECOFEL’s Certification Program, a recent FIU training course, and an upcoming VASPs Symposium, while noting the election of Mr. Giles Thomson as the incoming FATF President.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTFinancial inclusion
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2026-02-14•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) outlined its 2026 strategic priorities under President H.E. Hamid AlZaabi, focusing on strengthening regional systems and enhancing influence within the FATF Global Network. Key initiatives include supporting member states in mutual evaluations, evolving international standards, and fostering cooperation on asset recovery and information exchange. The strategy emphasizes coordination, capacity building, and public-private partnerships to bolster anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAML and CFT
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2026-02-14•Asia•ASEAN
ASEAN’s Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting – Working Group, co-chaired by the Philippines’ Department of Finance and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, focused on enhancing regional financial integration and economic resilience through expanded cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and capital market development. The outcomes will be presented at the ASEAN Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ and Governors’ Meetings later in 2026.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationPayments and payment systems
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2026-02-14•Cyprus•Ministry of Finance (Cyprus)
At the CyFOREXConference ’26, Cyprus’s Ministry of Finance outlined priorities for the financial sector, emphasizing a robust regulatory framework for forex market activity and initiatives to enhance access to finance for SMEs and start-ups. The Ministry also highlighted efforts to improve EU capital markets during Cyprus's EU Presidency, focusing on efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness, including the Savings and Investments Union and Digital Euro Package.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-14•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) outlined its 2026 strategic priorities under President H.E. Hamid AlZaabi, focusing on enhancing regional AML/CFT/CPF systems, increasing influence in the FATF Global Network, and achieving results against illicit finance. Key initiatives include supporting member states in Mutual Evaluations, strengthening global standard-setting participation, and expanding international cooperation on asset recovery and information exchange.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAML and CFT
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2026-02-14•Thailand•Bank of Thailand
The Bank of Thailand noted the IMF's 2025 Article IV report, forecasting Thailand's GDP growth to slow from 2.5% in 2024 to 1.6% in 2026 amid external challenges, with 0.4% inflation in 2026. The report advises targeted fiscal support, monetary loosening, and structural reforms to boost productivity and competitiveness, with Thai authorities agreeing on fiscal discipline and improved policy transmission.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-14•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The People's Bank of China and other regulatory bodies issued joint Opinions to establish a "normalised" financial support mechanism to prevent poverty relapse and support rural revitalisation. The initiative focuses on optimising microcredit, directing financial resources to priority rural areas, and enhancing banking, bond, capital market, and insurance channels, with a tiered support approach for underdeveloped regions and measures for expanding rural financial services and digital transformation.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFinancial inclusion
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2026-02-13•Mexico•Mexico Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV)
Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) released its Financial Savings and Financing Report for September 2025, detailing that total financial savings were 98.2% of GDP (MXN 34.6 trillion) and total financing was 102.4% of GDP (MXN 36 trillion), with domestic private sector financing at 38.5% of GDP.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-13•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde's report highlights non-equitable competition between incumbent and new payment service providers (PSPs), despite regulations. It raises concerns about prudential requirements for non-bank PSPs and links entry barriers to a digital transition reliant on incumbents. The report suggests revising the legal framework for flexible proportionality, international regulatory coordination, and investment in new technologies to foster innovation and ensure financial stability.
ResearchFintech and insurtech
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority's latest Spotlight on Markets Newsletter outlines its Digital and Data Strategies, including the selection process for a Consolidated Tape Provider for over-the-counter derivatives and new Memoranda of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India and UK regulators. It also covers ESG strategy claims, risk-based supervision principles, cross-border fund marketing, and ESG stress testing guidelines.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India released draft amendment directions for public comment, proposing that commercial banks be allowed to finance Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) under prudential safeguards, including a regulatory ceiling on exposures. The amendments also aim to harmonize lending guidance for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) with these safeguards, with comments due by March 6, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has issued amendments to embed its finalised capital market exposure framework into regulations for commercial and small finance banks, following feedback on draft directions from October 2025. These amendments address credit facilities, concentration risk management, capital adequacy norms, and financial disclosures, with updates to be reflected upon effectiveness.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyPrudential risks
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India amended its 2025 Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Directions for Rural Co-operative Banks, allowing income recognition on an accrual basis for standard advances and mandating reversal of unrealised income when an exposure becomes a non-performing asset. The amendments, effective immediately, include the deletion of specific paragraphs from the 2025 Directions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-13•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has adopted draft secondary rules to implement the Law on open-end investment funds with a public offering and opened them for a 14-day public consultation. The drafts address outsourcing, prospectus content, investment limits, fees, and key investor information for UCITS funds.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-02-13•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission will host its 45th Annual Government Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation on March 9, featuring SEC Commissioners and discussions on capital raising for private and smaller public companies. Participants can submit policy recommendations by March 5, with public voting on these recommendations to follow the event.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has imposed a penalty of EUR 7,551,050 on Crédit Agricole, S.A. for failing to comply with a supervisory requirement to assess climate-related and environmental risks by the specified deadline. The penalty reflects the severity and duration of the breach, and Crédit Agricole may contest the decision at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-13•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency is supporting a new demonstration experiment under its FinTech Demonstration Experiment Hub and Payment Innovation Project, led by major financial groups, to test blockchain technology for securities rights-holder transfers and stablecoin settlements. Results and conclusions, including compliance and regulatory issues, will be published after the experiment.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India released a draft circular revising guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme, focusing on objectives, structure, and roles, with comments due by March 6, 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-02-13•Global•Financial Markets Standards Board
The Financial Markets Standards Board published a Spotlight Review on AI in trading, highlighting its use in electronic trading systems and governance considerations as adoption grows in global wholesale markets. The review notes AI is not yet autonomous and is integrated within existing trading infrastructure, with current control frameworks addressing many AI-related risks, but emphasizes the need for updated controls as AI applications scale.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationArtificial intelligence
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2026-02-13•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, the International Monetary Fund, and the Minister of Finance reported on the IMF Article IV mission's findings, noting a stable banking sector and ongoing reforms in supervision, crisis management, payments, and crypto-asset regulation. Key developments include a finalized Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process manual, a revised Emergency Liquidity Assistance framework, alignment of payment regulations with EU standards, and a new regulation for crypto-asset service providers with a compliance deadline of 1 March 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic riskSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has certified a Special Management Enhancement Plan and related Guidance Plan submitted by Miyako Shinkin Bank and Shinkin Central Bank of Japan under the Act on Special Measures to Strengthen Financial Functions, following an examination under Article 16(3) of the supplementary provisions.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority has revoked the operating licence of investment fund management company “Moneta” AD Podgorica, originally granted in September 2014, under Article 108(1)(5) of the Law on Investment Funds.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
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2026-02-13•Belgium•National Bank of Belgium
The National Bank of Belgium has issued an alert regarding fake articles and messages falsely associated with the NBB and Governor Pierre Wunsch, which redirect users to cryptocurrency promotion sites. The NBB emphasizes that it does not offer financial advice or request financial data or payments in this manner.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic released a report titled "Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Markets of Central Asia 2025," based on a survey of 232 financial organizations in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, highlighting AI's role in risk management and fraud control. The study reveals 36% of organizations use AI, 56% plan to implement it within a year, and identifies technological development and personnel shortages as challenges for AI readiness in Central Asia.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Batken office, in collaboration with the Batken Business Association, hosted an event on February 11, 2026, focusing on prudent money use, tax legislation, and the development of QR codes, including national standards and payment rules.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved Le Quang Vu as a member and Nguyen Thi Thien Huong as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Kompanion Bank Closed Joint-Stock Company.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has suspended the licenses of K.M.T GROUP PLUS LLC and Forex Plus Ltd LLC for violations of national legislation and the bank's regulations, effective from 12 February 2026, with suspensions lasting until 14 February and 26 February 2026, respectively.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-13•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV) has launched a new website section to centralize regulatory updates for issuers on multilateral trading facilities (MTFs) and their investors, including the European Union’s 2024 Listing Act package. This package aims to simplify listing processes and reduce administrative burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises while maintaining investor protection, with regulations effective from December 2024 and directives to be transposed by June 2026 and December 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-02-13•Panama•Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama engaged in the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas Board of Directors session and meetings in Mexico City to advance its technical cooperation agenda, focusing on prudential regulation, digital transformation, risk management, and sustainability of banks' business models. Superintendent Milton Ayón Wong and Director Kathy de Guardia represented the authority in these discussions.
SupervisionCooperationCross-border cooperationSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia cut the key rate by 50 bp to 15.50 % on 13 February 2026, its fifth reduction from 20.00 % in June 2025, citing stabilised underlying inflation near 4–5 % and viewing the January spike from tax and tariff changes as temporary. It still deems policy tight and, amid elevated inflation expectations and external risks, signals cautious further easing while maintaining guidance for a 13.5–14.5 % average rate in 2026 to secure a return to the 4 % inflation target by 2027.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-13•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued a warning about fraud schemes originating on dating apps and transitioning to messaging or social media, where victims are lured into cryptocurrency investments on specific platforms. The FSMA advises verifying platform authorization, avoiding sharing personal information, and reporting suspected fraud to banks, the FSMA, and police, while remaining cautious of follow-on scams.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank released consolidated banking data for the EU as of September 2025, showing a 0.95% increase in total assets to EUR 33.44 trillion and a slight rise in the non-performing loans ratio to 1.97%. The data, covering nearly 100% of the sector's balance sheet, also reports a return on equity of 7.41% and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 16.43%, with some figures subject to future revisions.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-13•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan released its statement of assets and liabilities, reporting total assets of JPY 681.77 trillion, with Japanese government securities at JPY 544.60 trillion and liabilities led by current deposits of JPY 454.06 trillion. Other significant figures include loans of JPY 83.51 trillion, index-linked exchange-traded funds of JPY 37.17 trillion, and foreign currency assets of JPY 11.45 trillion.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-02-13•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance awarded the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) a contract to continue as data partner for the Women in Finance Charter, supported by up to EUR 50,000 in government funding. This partnership, part of the Ireland for Finance strategy, aims to enhance female representation in financial services, with the fourth annual report expected in summer 2026.
Institutional developmentProcurementDiversity and inclusion
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2026-02-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has revoked the Australian financial services licence of Pulse Markets Pty Ltd, effective 11 February 2026, due to significant breaches of general licensee obligations under the Corporations Act 2001. The breaches included inadequate supervision of corporate authorised representatives, failure to maintain compliance standards, and non-payment of the Industry Funding Levy, among others.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCompliance
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2026-02-13•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) emphasized insurance literacy's importance for youth in a University of Jember lecture, highlighting its role in risk protection and financial stability. The event, featuring a panel discussion and cooperation agreements with industry associations, revealed insurance literacy and inclusion indices of 45.45% and 28.50%, respectively, from the 2025 National Survey of Financial Literacy and Inclusion.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-02-13•Denmark•National Bank of Denmark
The National Bank of Denmark reported that Danish direct investments abroad reached a record DKK 244 billion in 2025, driven by significant corporate acquisitions including DSV's DKK 107 billion purchase of DB Schenker in Germany, among others. The report highlights the distinction between outward direct investments, where Danish investors have significant influence abroad, and inward direct investments.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-13•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England released minutes from the Market Participants Group meeting, highlighting discussions on global growth, geopolitical volatility, and artificial intelligence's impact on productivity. The meeting also covered UK market reactions to the February Monetary Policy Committee outcome, noting a dovish response and differing views on macroeconomic outlook and policy restrictiveness.
Monetary policyOther
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2026-02-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that charges against NSW director Mark Stevens, alleging financial deception under section 192E(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), have been dismissed following a four-day hearing. The prosecution, initiated by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions after an ASIC referral, concluded with Stevens' acquittal on 5 February 2026.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund's end-of-mission statement for its 2026 Article IV consultation with Cameroon highlights a resilient economy with subdued growth and fiscal weakening in 2025, projecting a modest recovery in 2026 with a tighter budget. Key reform priorities include improved access to finance, stronger investment planning, and sustained non-oil revenue mobilization, with the IMF Executive Board discussion anticipated in late March.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
IMF staff released a statement after talks with Lebanese authorities on bank restructuring and a medium-term fiscal framework for macroeconomic stability. The mission stressed aligning the Financial Stabilization and Depositor Recovery law with international principles, ensuring bank restructuring aligns with liquidity, and amending the Bank Resolution Law for an independent process, with ongoing discussions aiming for parliamentary approval soon.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund published a "Thailand: Selected Issues" paper analyzing Thailand's economic growth and labor market outcomes, focusing on productivity and structural transformation.
ResearchOther
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund released its 2025 Article IV consultation materials for Thailand, highlighting a resilient economy facing structural challenges and projecting GDP growth to slow from 2.1% in 2025 to 1.6% in 2026, with inflation averaging -0.1% in 2025 and 0.4% in 2026.
Research
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2026-02-13•Cayman Islands•Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has extended the deadline for settling outstanding balances on revised annual fees for regulated mutual and private funds from 15 February 2026 to 15 March 2026, allowing more time for internal reconciliations and payment arrangements. Non-compliance after this date will result in penalties.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-02-13•Canada•Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario has appointed three new members and reappointed one to its Mortgage Brokering Technical Advisory Committee, with terms from 2026 to 2028, following a public call for applicants. The committee's next meeting is on February 25.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsHiring and recruitment
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2026-02-13•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration's Office of Inspector General reported that its four funds received unmodified audit opinions for 2025, with KPMG LLP as the independent auditor. The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund held USD 24.1 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025, safeguarding deposits for over 144 million members across 4,298 federally insured credit unions.
Data & statisticsAuditing
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2026-02-13•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration has expanded its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund, doubling the maximum grant from USD 7,500 to USD 15,000 and extending eligibility to more low-income-designated credit unions, including those newly chartered with assets of USD 10 million or less.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSME financing
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2026-02-13•Caribbean•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank maintained the minimum savings rate at 2.0% and short- and long-term discount rates at 3.0% and 4.5%, respectively, citing stable domestic conditions and moderating global inflation. Eastern Caribbean Currency Union growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026, while the banking sector remains stable and highly liquid and the XCD backing ratio stands at 99.5%.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-13•El Salvador•Superintendencia del Sistema Financiero de El Salvador
El Salvador's Superintendency of the Financial System invites applications for registration in its Insurance Intermediaries Registry from 13 February to 13 March 2026. Submissions require documentation per Article 8 of the Technical Standards for Authorization and Registration of Insurance Intermediaries (NRP-89) and will be processed online. Previous applicants can use their existing credentials for submission.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-13•United States•National Association Of Insurance Commissioners
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners released its 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report, highlighting a national combined average premium per vehicle of USD 1,438, a 14.42% increase from 2022 to 2023, and a 17.6% rise in average incurred loss per collision claim from 2021 to 2022. The report notes a 19% growth in liability premiums from 2019 to 2023, with state-specific conditions affecting data comparability.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-13•United States•Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a reminder for financial institutions to stay alert to relationship investment scams as part of the #DatingorDefrauding campaign, emphasizing the importance of Suspicious Activity Report filings and Bank Secrecy Act compliance. FinCEN also directed institutions to resources on scam typologies, including virtual currency scams, elder financial exploitation, and deepfake-media fraud.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has updated its Guidelines on the supervisory review process and market and counterparty risk exposures in the standard formula, reflecting the Solvency II review. The revisions aim to clarify and streamline rules, address emerging risks, and promote supervisory convergence across the EU, incorporating feedback from national authorities and public consultations.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-13•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission is investigating Shenzhen Yingjixin Technology Co., Ltd. for suspected misleading information disclosure on the Shanghai Stock Exchange E-Interaction platform. The investigation follows orchestrated "self-question self-answer" activity on 6 January 2026, with legal action to be determined post-investigation.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsDisclosuresMarket abuse
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2026-02-13•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority issued a warning that Coinmint Bermuda Limited and Coinmint Bermuda Services Limited are falsely claiming incorporation and licensing in Bermuda under the Digital Asset Business Act 2018. The Authority confirmed no such licenses have been issued and these entities are not on the Bermuda Register of Companies. Coinmint has been added to the Authority’s warning list of unauthorised firms.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-13•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported Governor Anca Dragu's participation in a Brussels conference, where she moderated a panel on innovation, emphasizing financial infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity through technology and cross-border cooperation. Attended by IMF officials, the event discussed monetary policy, financial stability, and technology's impact, with Dragu highlighting Moldova's MIA Instant Payments system as a digital modernization example.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFintech and insurtechGeopolitical risk
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2026-02-13•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission amended Saodat Narzieva's designation under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, maintaining asset freeze, travel ban, trust services sanctions, and director disqualification. Businesses must immediately freeze relevant assets and report findings to the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee, ensuring no funds or resources are available to designated persons unless permitted by derogation or licence.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSanctions list update
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2026-02-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported an average maximum interest rate of 14.49% for Russian ruble household deposits at the 10 largest credit institutions for the first 10 days of February 2026, with rates varying by maturity from 11.94% to 14.22%. The rates exclude special client categories, compound interest, and other conditional products.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-02-13•Zimbabwe•Zimbabwe Insurance and Pensions Commission
The Zimbabwe Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) held a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Finance and the insurance sector to discuss advancing insurance coverage for public assets under the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030). The meeting emphasized public asset insurance as a tool to mitigate fiscal pressures from disasters, with stakeholders agreeing to form a working group to implement this strategy.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesRisk management
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2026-02-13•Sweden•Riksbank
Riksbank Deputy Governor Per Jansson stressed the importance of central banks maintaining forward guidance for effective monetary policy, especially in turbulence. He noted a shift towards "data dependent" messaging due to forecasting challenges amid recent shocks. Jansson highlighted the Riksbank's practice of publishing policy-rate forecasts and alternative scenarios, warning that withholding forecasts for political reasons could undermine central bank independence.
Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategy
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2026-02-13•Dominican Republic•Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic announced that DOP 1,000 banknotes dated 2025 will enter circulation on 17 February 2026, with existing DOP 1,000 notes remaining legal tender. The new notes, produced via an international public tender, retain current security features, including a “1000” watermark, elements for the visually impaired, microprinting, a latent image, and the Central Bank’s visual identity mark, and are issued under applicable constitutional and monetary law provisions.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsCurrency and cash management
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2026-02-13•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board released a FEDS Note analyzing discrepancies between U.S. Treasury International Capital (TIC) data and IMF Portfolio Investment Positions (PIP) data on foreign holdings of U.S. securities. Differences are attributed to variations in country coverage, sector definitions, and country attribution, with guidance on dataset selection based on research needs. Efforts to enhance TIC coverage of Treasuries are ongoing, with a comprehensive long-term time series to be added to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED system.
ResearchBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-13•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission announced the withdrawal of VM Vita Markets Ltd and HTFX (EU) Ltd from the Investors Compensation Fund, following the revocation of their Cyprus Investment Firm authorisations. Despite the membership withdrawal, clients retain compensation rights for prior investment operations if conditions are met, and the compensation process can still be initiated.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
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2026-02-13•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority revoked the accreditation of Mr. Iordanis Grigoriou as a Securities Dealer Representative for WizBrokers Limited, effective 13 February 2026, under section 4(1)(m) of the Financial Services Authority Act 2013.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-02-13•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority has terminated the accreditation of Mr. Eyal Alon as a Securities Dealer Representative for Phoenix Limited, effective 13 February 2026, under section 4(1)(m) of the Financial Services Authority Act, 2013.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-02-13•United States•Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has launched a webpage to confidentially accept whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations, with potential awards for information leading to successful enforcement actions. FinCEN urges prompt submissions with detailed documentation.
EnforcementWhistleblowing
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2026-02-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund's 2026 Article IV consultation for Kosovo highlights slower growth and higher inflation in 2025, recommending a tighter fiscal stance in 2026 to address macroeconomic imbalances. The report emphasizes monitoring rapid credit expansion, upgrading supervision, and enhancing crisis preparedness, while suggesting fiscal policy adjustments to target a deficit of about 1 percent of GDP.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsEconomic data and developments
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2026-02-13•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) launched a webpage for confidential whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations, offering financial rewards for tips leading to enforcement actions. FinCEN’s Office of the Whistleblower will handle submissions related to the Bank Secrecy Act and U.S. sanctions, while the Treasury outlines anti-fraud initiatives, including investigations into Money Services Businesses and enhanced reporting to disrupt fraud rings.
EnforcementWhistleblowing
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2026-02-13•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, led by Director Jim Moloney, outlined an accelerated rulemaking agenda aligned with Chairman Paul Atkins’ reform priorities, focusing on crypto-asset reforms, semi-annual reporting models, and reducing Regulation S-K disclosure burdens. Key initiatives include developing a crypto-asset taxonomy, preparing HFIAA rulemaking for a March 18, 2026 deadline, and addressing operational recovery post-Fall 2025 government shutdown.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-02-13•Kyrgyzstan•State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets
The State Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets in the Kyrgyz Republic announced a free educational seminar in Bishkek on February 21, 2026, focusing on digital literacy and cryptocurrency basics, organized by Binance. The session will cover cryptocurrency fundamentals, Binance products, KYC procedures, and responsible asset management.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-02-13•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued a prior notice of penalties against Tianfeng Securities and Wuhan Contemporary Technology Industry Group over unlawful financing and disclosure breaches between 2020 and 2022. Proposed sanctions include CNY 59.8 million in fines, lifetime securities market bans for three senior figures, supervisory measures on Tianfeng and maximum disciplinary action by the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsCorporate governanceDisclosures
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2026-02-13•India•India International Financial Services Centres Authority
India's International Financial Services Centres Authority and Norway's Financial Supervisory Authority have formalized regulatory cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding, effective 13 February 2026, to enhance information sharing and enforcement in financial markets, technology, and regulatory practices.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-02-13•India•India International Financial Services Centres Authority
The India International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has introduced Unified Registration, or the Master Key, enabling entities to apply for multiple capital market activities in the IFSC with a single application, receiving a common registration certificate. This initiative, operationalized through the Single Window IT System Portal, aims to streamline procedures and reduce processing time for multi-activity registrations.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLicensing framework and process
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its Small Finance Banks credit facilities directions, introducing a framework for lending against securities and a chapter on credit facilities to Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs). Key changes include updated definitions, collateral eligibility, loan-to-value parameters, and integration of these exposures into the banks' capital market exposure treatment, effective from 1 April 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its concentration risk management directions for small finance banks, redefining capital market exposures (CME) and setting new caps and calculation methods, including board-level requirements for intraday limits. Effective from the date of implementation or April 1, 2026, whichever is earlier, the amendments cap aggregate CME at 40% of Tier 1 capital and direct investment exposures at 20% of the eligible capital base.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskPrudential risks
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India revised capital adequacy directions for small finance banks, updating the prudential treatment of irrevocable payment commitments to clearing corporations. These commitments remain financial guarantees with a 100 percent credit conversion factor, but capital must be maintained only on exposures recognized as capital market exposure under the 2025 Directions, with a 125 percent risk weight applied, effective from the bank's chosen implementation date or April 1, 2026, whichever is earlier.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its financial statement presentation and disclosure framework for small finance banks, introducing a new "Exposure to Capital Markets" disclosure requirement. This amendment, effective from the earlier of a bank's implementation date or April 1, 2026, mandates detailed reporting on various capital market exposures, including direct investments and credit facilities.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-13•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England published a staff working paper on euro-area inflation dynamics after Covid. It finds domestic supply shocks lifted trend inflation to about 3% by 2022Q2, while domestic and global demand shocks explain 85% of the surge through the inflation gap. The paper also estimates euro-area trend inflation fell to 1% in 2015 and potential GDP growth slowed markedly after 2006.
Research
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2026-02-13•Croatia•Ministry of Finance (Croatia)
Croatia's Ministry of Finance reported a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tomislav Coric and European Commission Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque. They focused on European Commission initiatives in financial services, particularly the Savings and Investments Union. Discussions highlighted mobilizing private capital to address structural challenges and the importance of an EU-wide single capital market, with Coric emphasizing the need for adequate time to evaluate proposed measures' impacts on smaller markets.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-02-13•Poland•Polish Financial Supervision Commission (KNF)
The Polish Financial Supervision Commission (KNF) has updated its "ordinary data" release for the banking sector, reflecting December 2025 figures.
Data & statisticsOther
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2026-02-13•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland reported a current account deficit of PLN 7.2bn for December 2025, up from PLN 6.1bn in December 2024. Goods exports increased by 8.5% to PLN 115.6bn, while imports rose 8.9% to PLN 125.3bn, marking the fastest growth in nearly three years. The primary income deficit slightly widened due to higher foreign direct investment income and additional outflows from portfolio and other investments.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-13•Isle of Man•The Treasury (Isle of Man)
The Isle of Man's Treasury announced an amendment to the UK Sanctions List under the Russia sanctions regime, affecting Saodat Narzieva, who remains subject to asset freeze, travel ban, trust services sanctions, and director disqualification. Institutions are reminded to freeze assets on a true match, report frozen assets and suspected breaches, and assess ownership and control during screening.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsSanctions list update
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2026-02-13•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market convened with non-state pension market representatives to discuss reforms, including EU directive implementation and enhanced governance for non-state pension funds, affecting around 900,000 participants with UAH 6.7 billion in assets. Participants supported EU-standard reforms but stressed safeguarding funds and avoiding excessive regulatory costs.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
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2026-02-13•Brazil•Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP)
The Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP) reported a 4.75% nominal decrease in the supervised sector's 2025 collections, totaling BRL 415.09 billion, while payments to policyholders rose by 9.54% to BRL 265.30 billion. Technical provisions reached a record BRL 2.06 trillion, equivalent to 16.15% of Brazil's GDP. Key 2025 regulatory milestones included Complementary Law No. 213/2025, Law No. 15.040, a public consultation on property insurance contracts, and new rules for universal life insurance.
Data & statisticsOther
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2026-02-13•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent activities involving Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, including fake websites and phishing emails. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send messages with embedded hyperlinks or request sensitive information, advising those affected to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-02-13•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority issued final Guidelines on proportionate retail diversification under the Capital Requirements Regulation, establishing a harmonised approach for institutions to demonstrate sufficient diversification in eligible retail portfolios to apply a 75% preferential risk weight. The Guidelines include a granularity benchmark, a one-step approach, increased tolerance levels, and provisions for securitised retail exposures, with a temporary derogation for investors lacking obligor-level information.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCredit risk
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2026-02-13•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam has updated its Alert List to include Rashidah Miller, highlighting individuals not licensed or regulated by the bank. The list aims to caution the public against unlicensed entities, emphasizing the importance of engaging only with BDCB-licensed financial institutions to ensure consumer protection.
SupervisionAlertsOther
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2026-02-13•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has initiated a pilot multilingual, AI-enabled public outreach program to enhance investor awareness of the SEBI Check Tool and validated Unified Payments Interface (UPI) handles, in partnership with Sarvam. This initiative includes informational calls to a sample of investors, focusing on verifying UPI IDs, QR codes, and bank account details of SEBI-registered intermediaries.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtech
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2026-02-13•Lithuania•Bank of Lithuania
The Bank of Lithuania reported a significant increase in the current account balance surplus for December 2025, rising from EUR 143.2 million in November to EUR 473.0 million, driven by a reduced primary income deficit and a higher services surplus. Detailed data, including customizable datasets, are accessible on the Bank's external statistics webpage.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India amended capital adequacy directions for commercial banks, revising risk-weighted asset treatment for irrevocable payment commitments to clearing corporations, classifying them as financial guarantees with a 100% credit conversion factor. Capital is required only on the portion treated as capital market exposure, attracting a 125% risk weight, effective from the earlier of a bank's implementation decision or April 1, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its commercial banks' concentration risk management framework, redefining capital market exposures (CME) to include both direct and indirect exposures with updated prudential ceilings and calculation rules. Effective from a bank's decision date or April 1, 2026, whichever is earlier, the amendments set CME limits at 40% of eligible capital base, with specific sub-limits for investment and acquisition finance exposures.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskPrudential risks
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has amended its Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities Directions, 2025, introducing a revised prudential framework for acquisition finance and loans against eligible securities, effective April 1, 2026. Key changes include eligibility criteria, exposure limits, and collateral requirements, with specific provisions for capital market intermediaries and alignment with capital market exposure and concentration requirements.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Third Amendment Directions, 2026, revising disclosure requirements for banks' exposure to capital markets in their financial statements. The amendments, effective from the implementation of the Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities Amendment Directions, 2026, or 1 April 2026, require detailed disclosures across specified categories, including direct investments, lending, and underwriting commitments.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-13•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India amended its 2025 Directions on commercial banks, updating guidelines to include acquisition and bridge finance for promoter stakes and lending to individuals against eligible securities, effective upon bank implementation or by 1 April 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLending
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2026-02-13•Malta•Malta Financial Services Authority
The Malta Financial Services Authority, with the IIA Malta Chapter, hosted the MFSA Internal Audit Conference to discuss internal audit's evolving role in a complex regulatory environment. Keynotes included insights on moving beyond compliance-driven models and expectations for high-quality assurance, covering internal audit's role across financial sectors and the impact of European regulatory trends and artificial intelligence.
OtherAuditing
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2026-02-13•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia released a flash estimate indicating rapid increases in exports and imports of goods and services in December, with monthly balance of payments figures subject to adjustment upon the release of quarterly statistics on 11 March 2026.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-13•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia published annual data showing foreign equity represented 5.84% of the aggregate authorised capital of credit institutions with banking licences and 3.16% of insurance companies as of 1 January 2026. Those shares were down slightly from 5.86% and 3.69% a year earlier. Foreign investments used for the measure totalled RUB 199.551 billion for banks and RUB 8.384 billion for insurers.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and markets