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2026-02-11•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao co-chaired the 51st ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Account Liberalization meeting with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Bohol, Philippines. Representatives from 11 ASEAN countries discussed regional capital flow conditions, regulatory updates to facilitate cross-border movements, and promoting local currencies for intra-ASEAN trade. The meeting's outcomes aim to enhance regional cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-02-11•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has outlined its supervisory priorities for 2026–2027 for the non-bank lending sector, focusing on regulatory compliance, risk management, data quality, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) controls. The programme emphasizes responsible lending, governance, credit and liquidity risk, and enhanced AML/CFT measures, with potential adjustments based on the sector's evolving risk profile.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCredit riskSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Systemic Risk Board
The European Systemic Risk Board published a paper on borrower-based measures (BBMs) for commercial real estate (CRE) lending to mitigate systemic risk. It suggests firm-level constraints on debt service and interest coverage ratios, aggregate indebtedness, and loan-to-value limits, alongside capital-based tools, to limit high-risk borrowing and reduce regulatory leakage. The paper aligns with ESRB Recommendation ESRB/2022/9 D, emphasizing national authorities' role in defining and activating measures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLending
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2026-02-11•Isle of Man•The Treasury (Isle of Man)
The Treasury of the Isle of Man corrected an entry on the UK Sanctions List under the Russia sanctions regime, specifically regarding the vessel LUNAR TIDE, which remains under shipping sanctions. The update involved removing a "current believed flag" entry and updating the "last updated" field to 10 February 2026, while reiterating compliance expectations for sanctions list matches.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSanctions list update
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2026-02-11•Ethiopia•National Bank of Ethiopia
The National Bank of Ethiopia revised its Foreign Exchange Directive (FXD/04/2026), easing current account restrictions and expanding foreign exchange account usage. Amendments allow service exporters to retain 100% of export proceeds indefinitely, enable banks to issue internationally recognized cards for outbound retail payments, and permit various personal and institutional foreign exchange transactions. Additional measures ease requirements for foreign exchange bureaus, outbound investments, and remittances, shifting certain approvals to authorized banks.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-02-11•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market issued decisions affecting capital market participants, including sanctions on FREEDOM FINANCE UKRAINE LLC, a financial recovery plan for AMC TERSIN, and registration outcomes for issuers. Key actions involved bond decisions, termination of LLC MUNICIPAL FUND's license, and acquisition approval for LLC AMC INVESTMENT GROUP PROMETEY.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-02-11•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market outlined its 2026–2027 priorities to enhance domestic capital markets, focusing on diversifying exchange-traded instruments, improving liquidity, and attracting new issuers. Key initiatives include developing a municipal bond market, advancing virtual assets legislation, introducing a funded pension system, and creating an infrastructure holding company, with collaboration with national and international stakeholders.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-02-11•Sweden•Riksbank
Sweden's Riksbank, via a 25-year SIDA-funded programme, aids developing countries' central banks in electronic payments, inflation-targeting, and financial stability. Current projects involve Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ukraine, and the Palestinian Monetary Authority. The programme stresses independent, transparent central banks for low inflation and economic stability.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCapacity building
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2026-02-11•Angola•Angola Insurance Authority (ARSEG)
The Angola Insurance Authority (ARSEG) and the Angolan Venture Capital Fund (FACRA) signed a cooperation protocol to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and increase insurance penetration. The agreement establishes a strategic framework to promote insurance culture among MSMEs, ensure compliance with Decree No. 53/05, and enhance policyholder protection through coordinated awareness, information sharing, and cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationDomestic cooperation
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2026-02-11•Colombia•Central Bank of Colombia
The Central Bank of Colombia released its Credit Situation Report for December 2025, detailing lenders' perceptions of credit supply, demand, and access, with a focus on microcredit outside the main supervised perimeter. The report includes an analysis of microcredit among unsupervised entities, portfolio quality, financial risks, and recent loan modification trends.
Data & statisticsOther
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
ECB Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch stressed improved cooperation with the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) to integrate money laundering and terrorist financing risks into prudential supervision. The ECB will focus on coordinated planning and information exchange, with AMLA taking direct supervisory roles for higher-risk institutions from 2028. The ECB's reform agenda aims to enhance supervision effectiveness, including developing suptech tools and aligning with IMF recommendations.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTDomestic cooperation
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank Banking Supervision updated its benchmarking report on non-executive directors' time commitment across the Single Supervisory Mechanism, based on assessments from 2022 to 2025. The report highlights increased declared time spent on roles and board meetings compared to 2019, with persistent concerns about overstretched directors. It does not set new requirements but emphasizes ongoing scrutiny of time commitments in governance supervision.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCorporate governance
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2026-02-11•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has issued its first six authorisations to crypto-asset service providers under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), from 248 applications. MiCA licensing, under CNB's remit since February 2025, requires applicants to be legal entities and assesses risk management and internal controls. Authorised entities will be added to the CNB's regulated list once decisions are final.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-11•Global•Bank for International Settlements - Financial Stability Institute
The Bank for International Settlements Financial Stability Institute released FSI Insights No 72, highlighting intensified resourcing challenges for insurance supervision as mandates expand and become more risk-based and technology-driven. Based on a survey of 23 insurance supervisors, the report emphasizes the need for stable funding models and addresses public sector constraints, noting that most authorities foresee increased headcount and budget requirements over the next three years.
ResearchSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-11•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania reported on a meeting led by the Ministry of Finance to assess Albania’s Sovereign Guarantee Scheme and MSME Financing Programme, focusing on enhancing access to finance for farmers and agricultural businesses. Discussions addressed credit transmission, operational challenges, and financial stability. Governor Gent Sejko emphasized the central bank's role, while banks noted increased uptake and ongoing application assessments.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMonetary policy decisions and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-11•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. Financial Services Committee held an oversight hearing with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, focusing on the SEC's recent direction and alignment with its statutory mission. Chairman French Hill criticized previous SEC leadership for increasing compliance burdens and praised Atkins for reversing rulemakings that hindered capital formation, while also discussing digital asset regulation and internal reforms.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFintech and insurtechRegulatory burden
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2026-02-11•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund released a South Africa "Selected Issues" report addressing employment, unemployment, wages, income inequality, labour, and national accounts.
ResearchOther
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2026-02-11•Global•International Monetary Fund
The IMF's Executive Board concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with South Africa, noting resilience despite structural constraints and rising public debt, with GDP growth projected at 1.3% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026. The Board emphasized coordinated policies for fiscal sustainability, inflation control, and financial stability, highlighting fiscal consolidation, a new 3% inflation target, financial stability reforms, and structural reforms in electricity, logistics, and governance.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluations
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2026-02-11•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund's 2025 Article IV consultation with South Africa highlights the economy's resilience amid global turbulence, supported by natural resources and strong institutions, but notes persistent challenges such as structural rigidities, inadequate infrastructure, governance issues, and rising public debt.
Research
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2026-02-11•Global•International Association of Insurance Supervisors
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Bank for International Settlements’ Financial Stability Institute released a joint note on insurance supervisory resources, highlighting the importance of adequate human and financial resources for effective supervision amid evolving market conditions. Based on a survey of 23 insurance supervisory authorities, the note stresses efficient resource deployment and anticipates future pressures as supervisory mandates expand.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-11•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements released a working paper on lending to financially vulnerable Korean households, noting "zombie borrowers" with high debt service ratios show persistent borrowing and weaker consumption growth, especially when interest rates rise. Non-bank financial institutions contribute to evergreen-like dynamics, with zombie borrowers showing limited responsiveness to house price gains and significantly lower future consumption growth at the city level.
ResearchLending
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Banking Federation
The European Banking Federation responded to the European Banking Authority's consultation on revised Guidelines for the supervisory review and evaluation process and stress testing, supporting streamlined supervision but criticizing the draft for focusing too much on process over risk materiality. The federation advocated for risk-based assessments tailored to banks' business models, reduced supervisory burdens, and greater transparency in determining Pillar 2 requirements relative to Pillar 1.
Policy & regulationOtherSupervision process and methodologiesStress testing
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2026-02-11•United Kingdom•UK Parliament
The UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee released a report on benefit fraud and error for 2024-25, criticizing the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for not detailing its use of expanded powers to obtain bank information and recover funds. The report highlights persistent carer’s allowance overpayments and challenges the DWP's target to reduce benefit overpayments, totaling GBP 9.5bn, to 2.8% by 2028-29. It calls for action on rising underpayments and overpayments due to errors and urges the DWP to improve claimant reporting of changes in circumstances.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFraud and scams
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2026-02-11•United Arab Emirates•Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre announced that payments infrastructure provider Juspay has established its regional headquarters in DIFC to expand into the Middle East, focusing on enterprise merchants, banks, and financial institutions. Juspay aims to address payment complexities in the GCC with its unified payments platform, leveraging DIFC's regulatory environment and infrastructure.
OtherFintech and insurtech
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2026-02-11•Bolivia•Central Bank of Bolivia
The Central Bank of Bolivia has revoked four powers of attorney, nullifying the related notarial documents under its authorised signatures framework, in accordance with Article 16(II) of the Regulation on Authorised Signatures and Article 76(II) of Supreme Decree No. 2189.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-02-11•Israel•Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel's 2025 Household Satisfaction Survey reveals stable willingness to recommend banks at 56%, but a decline in perceived fairness to 58% from 61%. Digital channel usage remains high, with 91% of respondents using them primarily, while satisfaction with bank apps and websites is at 89%. The survey also notes stable satisfaction with credit card companies, though perceived fairness fell to 59% from 61%.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-02-11•Pakistan•Securites & Exchange Commission of Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approved Jazz International Holding Limited's acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited, highlighting the transaction as a boost for foreign direct investment and insurance penetration. The SECP emphasized adherence to corporate governance and management standards, aligning the approval with structural reforms and its new regulatory framework for digital insurers.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-11•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a circular establishing a capacity planning and real-time performance monitoring framework for the commodity derivatives segment, requiring stock exchanges and clearing corporations to submit an approved policy within three months. The framework mandates immediate action if capacity utilization exceeds 75% and supersedes previous guidelines, with requirements effective three months from issuance.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket infrastructure
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2026-02-11•Slovenia•Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency
The Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency released an explainer on the second pension pillar, emphasizing its growing importance as a complement to the first pillar due to demographic challenges. It outlines the structure and incentives of the second pillar, including mandatory and voluntary pension insurance options, tax reliefs, and diversified investment strategies, highlighting the need for funded savings to sustain retirement income.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretation
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2026-02-11•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia reported an increase in gross foreign reserve assets to EUR 29,396.7 million at the end of January, covering 167.6% of the M1 money supply and 6.8 months of imports. Net foreign exchange reserves rose to EUR 24,954.6 million, with positive net market effects driven by a 15.6% rise in the dollar gold price, while interbank FX trading volume decreased, and the dinar depreciated by 0.1% against the euro.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-02-11•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances
The Luxembourg Insurance Commission published its fourth quarter 2025 press communiqué detailing quarterly indicators for the insurance sector.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-11•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority published its quarterly Funds Bulletin, offering aggregate data on the Isle of Man funds sector as of 31 December 2025.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-11•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority announced a sanctions update, directing firms to new information on Sudan and Russia sanctions regimes from the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division, and provided resources for ongoing updates.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSanctions list update
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2026-02-11•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority announced two industry events to enhance engagement on financial crime, including a March forum on the updated National Risk Assessment and an August Countering Financial Crime Conference. These events aim to guide firms in aligning their risk assessments with the NRA findings and will feature presentations and discussions on best practices for combating financial crime.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAML and CFT
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2026-02-11•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission issued a Myanmar sanctions notice confirming a correction to the UK sanctions list entry for Sky One Construction Company Ltd, which remains under an asset freeze and Director Disqualification Sanction. Businesses must check for relationships with designated entities, freeze relevant assets, and report to the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee and the Commission, as per the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsSanctions list update
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2026-02-11•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission issued a Russia sanctions notice updating the specification for the ship LUNAR TIDE, which remains under UK shipping sanctions, and emphasized compliance with the UK Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as applied in Guernsey. Businesses must review connections to the vessel, adhere to reporting obligations, and notify the Commission of any affected relationships.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSanctions list update
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2026-02-11•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission issued licensing and authorization decisions, including a partial revocation of Orilina Properties REIC's Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) authorization, an extension for Infinity Asset Management to provide portfolio management, and approval for EOS Global Investors AIFM to market its fund to professional investors.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-02-11•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
Georgia’s National Bank Monetary Policy Committee on 11 February 2026 kept the refinancing rate at 8.0 percent, judging the current “moderately tight” stance appropriate as January headline inflation was 4.8 percent, core 2.1 percent, and demand pressures are easing. The NBG expects inflation to average 3.7 percent this year and return to its 3 percent target from Q2, projects GDP growth around 5 percent, and stressed data-dependent policy with readiness to tighten if global commodity shocks lift prices.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-11•Iceland•Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (Iceland)
Iceland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs is consulting on amending legal provisions to ease investment limits for pension funds, while maintaining the 2016 framework and emphasizing the "prudent person" rule in Article 36 of Act No. 129/1997. Proposed amendments also address pension fund operations, internal control, and internal audit.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-02-11•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia recommended credit institutions facilitate the process for individuals to refuse fraudulent fund transfers and return money to victims, enhancing interaction with customers in the regulator’s fraud database. Banks should accept refusal applications through various channels and return fraudulent amounts to the payer’s bank, which will credit the victim’s account and report to the Central Bank.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFraud and scams
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2026-02-11•Brazil•Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP)
The Brazilian Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP) has released its 2026 Regulatory Plan, detailing priorities for the insurance and reinsurance sector. Key areas include catastrophe insurance studies, universal life insurance rules, mutualistic property protection regulation, and a new sanctioning regime. The plan also emphasizes reviewing the Regulatory Sandbox and Open Insurance, developing an Operations Registration System, and supporting integrity programs under the Brazil Pact for Integrity.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
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2026-02-11•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) issued Circular No. 1229, amending reserve requirement rules for banks and non-bank financial institutions with quasi-banking functions. Key changes include reducing reserves for Trust and Other Fiduciary Accounts to zero percent and consolidating reserve-related reports into a single Weekly Reserve Report. The circular updates reserve computation mechanics and penalties, with specific provisions for thrift banks and chronic deficiencies.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity risk
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2026-02-11•Ghana•Ministry of Finance (Ghana)
Ghana's Ministry of Finance plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to enhance fiscal oversight and decision-making post-IMF programme exit, with locally appointed members providing advisory support. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem confirmed IMF targets are on track and inflation has decreased to 3.8%.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-02-11•Zambia•Bank of Zambia
Bank of Zambia cut its policy rate 75 bp to 13.5 % after inflation fell to 9.4 % in January and forecasts showed a return to the 6–8 % target band by Q2 2026. The committee, following last November’s 25 bp trim, said future actions will hinge on inflation and financial-stability risks.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-11•Mauritius•Bank of Mauritius
Bank of Mauritius’ Monetary Policy Committee on 11 February kept the Key Rate at 4.50 %, maintaining a “prudent wait-and-see” stance amid easing inflation and persistent growth and geopolitical uncertainties. It forecasts 3.3 % GDP growth and year-end inflation of 3.6 % (target 2–5 %) for 2026 and will continue liquidity operations to anchor short-term market rates to the policy rate.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-02-11•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert regarding scams involving fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake banking login screens affecting five banks, including The Bank of East Asia and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone and advised those affected to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-02-11•Oman•Central Bank of Oman
The Central Bank of Oman, with the World Bank Group, is hosting the Fifth Conference of the Regional Network of Central Banks on 11–12 February. The event aims to enhance scientific research in economic and financial policy and build research capacity in the region. Key topics include economic resilience, fiscal and monetary policy redesign, and the impact of technological advancements like AI and big data on macroeconomic strategies.
ResearchEconomic data and developmentsArtificial intelligence
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2026-02-11•Nepal•Central Bank of Nepal
The Central Bank of Nepal is hosting a two-day international conference in Kathmandu on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), emphasizing a coordinated approach to strengthen Nepal’s AML/CFT framework while on the Financial Action Task Force "grey list". The event features discussions on current risks, regulatory perspectives, and capacity building, with contributions from regional experts and Nepalese authorities.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFT
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2026-02-11•Bhutan•Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan has lowered the Single Minimum Lending Rate (MLR) to 5.72% from 6.11% for the period from March to August 2026. This adjustment aligns with the MLR Guidelines stipulating a six-month effective period.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisions
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2026-02-11•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has amended banking regulatory acts to enhance sustainability and green finance frameworks, effective 9 February 2026. The updates expand ESG approaches in banks, integrate ESG factors into governance and risk management, and reinforce transparency. Key changes include clearer governance standards, ESG integration into audit and remuneration policies, and new disclosure obligations for sustainability metrics.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-11•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State Oil Fund participated in a roundtable during the US Chamber of Commerce’s business mission. Central bank chair Taleh Kazimov emphasized priorities for economic and financial cooperation, discussing reforms in macroeconomic stability, banking resilience, fintech, sustainable finance, and cross-border payments, highlighting collaboration with US companies. The session concluded with discussions on further cooperation opportunities.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCross-border cooperation
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2026-02-11•India•India International Financial Services Centres Authority
The India International Financial Services Centres Authority and the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority have formalized regulatory cooperation through an Exchange of Letters to enhance information sharing on regulatory developments, financial technology, and best practices.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-02-11•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) recommends limiting order internalization to exchange-based procedures like the Retail Liquidity Provider mechanism, with increased flexibility. The report advises against internalization in organized OTC environments, suggests removing asset limits and volume caps, and introduces standardized transparency reports. A Regulatory Outcome Evaluation is proposed within five years to assess retail benefits and market effects.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-02-11•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) issued guidance clarifying that nonresident legal-entity investors trading agribusiness derivatives, known as INR Agro, are exempt from CVM registration and local representation requirements. This exemption applies when transactions are conducted through overseas accounts, as per Joint Resolution BCB/CVM 13. Registration obligations remain for other financial and capital market products.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-02-11•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) issued a market alert and ordered the immediate suspension of public offers of securities intermediation services by Trading Point Group. The group, including XM International MU Limited, XM (SC) Limited, XM Global Limited, and Trading Point of Financial Instruments Limited, is not authorized by the CVM to operate in Brazil. The suspension was enacted through CVM Declaratory Act 24.769.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-11•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) approved four settlement agreements totaling BRL 3,429,650, resolving or preventing sanctioning proceedings involving executives at Vulcabras S.A., Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., and Construtora Adolpho Lindenberg S.A. The settlements address issues such as disclosure failures, trading during restricted periods, and potential breaches of governance laws.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsOther
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2026-02-11•Global•ISDA
ISDA General Counsel Katherine Tew Darras, at ISDA’s Annual Legal Forum, emphasized priorities on tokenized assets as margin collateral for non-cleared derivatives and the upcoming 2026 FX Definitions. ISDA is advancing tokenized collateral models and collaborating with Global Digital Finance, while the 2026 FX Definitions will be published in March 2026, with a two-year market implementation period.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationTokenization
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2026-02-11•Global•Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation and AEOTrade (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance global digital trade infrastructure by integrating verifiable organizational identity, focusing on electronic bills of lading. The collaboration aims to promote interoperability between global digital identity standards and digital trade protocols, with AEOTrade planning to integrate the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier into its blockchain platform to improve security and efficiency in trade processes.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-02-11•Angola•Angola Insurance Authority (ARSEG)
The Angola Insurance Authority has signed a cooperation agreement with the Independent University of Angola to integrate insurance and regulatory content into academic programs and to develop joint training and research. The partnership also involves lecturers, researchers and students in technical and scientific activities to support applied knowledge and the insurance sector’s development.
Policy & regulationCooperationCapacity buildingFinancial literacy and education
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2026-02-11•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus released an interview with George Ioannou, Head of its Supervision Division, in the February 2026 edition of the Single Supervisory Mechanism’s Supervision Newsletter. The interview is titled “Cyprus: From crisis to growth.”
SupervisionOther
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2026-02-11•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia reported that foreign tourists spent nearly EUR 1.5 billion in Estonia last year, contributing to the balance of payments data on travel services exports and imports. The bank will release the fourth quarter balance of payments on 11 March and first quarter 2026 foreign travel statistics on 11 May 2026.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-11•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, in collaboration with Sveriges Riksbank and the Swedish National Debt Office, has launched FTPOS, a new structure for preparedness cooperation between public authorities and private firms in the financial sector to enhance crisis and war scenario coordination. This model consolidates two previous collaboration tracks into one, with voluntary participation open to relevant authorities, firms, and industry bodies.
SupervisionCooperationOther
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2026-02-11•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has initiated test reporting for the new version of its standard report (stnd_v4) in the reporting portal, in preparation for its implementation from the first quarter of 2026.
SupervisionRegulatory reporting
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank (ECB) released a report showing increased time commitments by non-executive directors at supervised banks, with averages rising to 28 days per year from 22 in 2019, and chairs to 64 days from 42. The report links higher figures to larger institutions and committee work, and flags concerns over directors with insufficient time or excessive external positions. The ECB will continue to focus on time commitment in its "fit and proper" assessments.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsCorporate governance
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The ECB Banking Supervision highlighted rising credit risk from extreme weather and insurance gaps for property collateral. It emphasized banks' need for adequate insurance coverage and monitoring, citing mismatched insurance terms and data issues. Proposed solutions include centralized data systems, enhanced bank-insurer collaboration, and borrower education to improve insurance monitoring and property resilience.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank Banking Supervision will enhance its oversight of non-performing exposures (NPEs) with a more agile, risk-based approach as NPL levels decline. From 2026, NPE coverage expectations will be set in a multi-year operational act rather than annual recommendations, with reduced reporting requirements for banks with immaterial older NPE stocks. The ECB will extend its harmonised NPL approach to less significant institutions and emphasize sound lending practices to maintain low NPL levels.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitAsset quality
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2026-02-11•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
The ECB Banking Supervision issued guidance on mergers and divisions, aligning with the amended CRD VI to standardize supervisory standards across EU Member States. It emphasizes prudential compliance and early supervisor engagement, especially for qualifying holdings or banking license changes. CRD VI rules, effective January 2026, allow a risk-based approach and potential waivers for intra-group mergers, with ECB non-opposition confirmations within 60 working days post-application.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-11•Kenya•Kenya Capital Markets Authority
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority approved several licence applications, including licensing Rock Advisors Limited as an investment bank and Green Margin Capital Limited as a stockbroker. Investment adviser licences were granted to Zamara Actuaries, Administrators and Consultants Limited, Arion Capital Limited, and Horizon Africa Capital Limited. I&M Capital Limited received an intermediary service platform provider licence to enhance its wealth management services.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-11•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issued guidance expanding virtual asset market options, allowing licensed brokers to offer virtual asset financing to securities margin clients and setting a framework for virtual asset trading platforms to develop leveraged products for professional investors. The guidance emphasizes robust investor safeguards, transparent product design, and operational controls, with the SFC monitoring implementation and engaging stakeholders.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFintech and insurtechTrading
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2026-02-11•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's latest Complaints Watch reports a 16% increase in banking complaints in 2025, primarily due to a 38% rise in issues related to banking account operations, urging Authorized Institutions to enhance customer communication. The publication also highlights good practices for service upgrades and emphasizes the importance of clearly displaying account balances.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-02-11•Portugal•Bank of Portugal
The Bank of Portugal has warned that the entity operating via https://www.bancodis.com/ is not authorised to conduct financial activities such as accepting deposits or granting credit in Portugal. The notice emphasizes that only authorised undertakings may perform these activities under the Legal Framework of Credit Institutions and Financial Companies.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-11•Portugal•Bank of Portugal
The Bank of Portugal has issued a warning that "Credifiducia - Instituição Financeira de Crédito, Lda", operating via Facebook, is not authorised to conduct financial activities in Portugal, including lending and credit intermediation. The central bank emphasizes that such activities are restricted to authorised entities under the Legal Framework of Credit Institutions and Financial Companies.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-11•Philippines•Philippines Insurance Commission
Philippine insurance premiums rose 14.1% to PHP 502.64 billion in 2025, with life and non-life insurers paying PHP 121.88 billion and PHP 34.05 billion in benefits, respectively. Insurance density exceeded PHP 4,000 for the first time in a decade, while industry net income increased 15.1% to PHP 64.79 billion.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-02-11•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority mandates consumer finance companies to insure clients up to age 65 against death and permanent total disability, with coverage equaling the outstanding financing balance. Coverage for clients over 65 requires agreement between the insurer and finance company. A unified contract template is required, exempt from service fees, with insurers settling claims within five days of documentation receipt.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-02-11•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority detailed recent reforms in the non-banking financial sector, including the implementation of the Unified Insurance Law and the launch of a regulatory sandbox. Key developments include digital identity verification for E-KYC, revised securities listing rules, and the introduction of SPACs. The FRA also reported significant investment in gold funds and the establishment of a voluntary carbon market.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSupervision process and methodologiesMarket development
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2026-02-11•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
The Qatar Central Bank announced that its Governor, H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met with H.E. Mr. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-02-11•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam announced the launch of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City, attended by key government and financial figures. The center's founding members include Sovico Group and Nasdaq, while strategic members feature Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank and TikTok.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-02-11•Hungary•National Bank of Hungary
Governor Mihály Varga of the National Bank of Hungary emphasized innovation's role in boosting productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness, linking it to economic development and price stability. He noted global economic shifts and artificial intelligence's impact on the labor force and innovation. The bank joined the Coalition for Innovation, launching the "Hungarian Innovator" trademark, recognizing 70 companies with a turnover exceeding HUF 600 billion in 2024.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFintech and insurtech
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2026-02-11•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng visited the Silk Road Fund and the China Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring and Analysis Center, endorsing their 2025 performance and setting expectations for 2026 under the 15th Five-Year Plan. Pan emphasized the Silk Road Fund's focus on Belt and Road partner countries and strengthening investment capabilities, while urging the anti-money laundering center to plan key monitoring and analysis work.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationOther
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2026-02-11•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The Central Bank of the Republic of China released a 2025 financial market operations overview, highlighting lower key repo rates, increased net bond financing, and significant rises in renminbi derivatives and treasury bond futures turnover. The report also noted a decline in interbank lending turnover, growth in bond repurchase turnover, and substantial gains in equity market indices and average daily turnover.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-11•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) proposes a "Ficha Única" for each Fondo Común de Inversión (FCI) to improve investor disclosure and fund comparison, inspired by the EU's Key Information Document. Under General Resolution No. 1106, management companies would use a CNV template to disclose key fund details, including objectives, risk indicators, and historical performance, with monthly updates on their websites. Open-end funds for qualified investors are exempt, and placing agents must promote access through distribution channels.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsDisclosures
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2026-02-11•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, BSP) has partnered with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to utilize satellite technology for assessing climate and environmental risks to bolster financial stability. This collaboration includes access to satellite imagery, joint tool development, and research to inform monetary policy and financial supervision.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-11•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission reported a KRW 1.4 trillion increase in household loans in January 2026, driven by growth in the nonbanking sector despite a contraction in bank loans. The Commission plans to enhance monitoring and manage household loans to prevent liquidity shortages for vulnerable borrowers.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-11•Mexico•Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico)
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit reaffirmed its commitment to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations and mutual evaluations to enhance financial integrity and combat financial crimes. Finance Secretary Édgar Amador Zamora emphasized Mexico's active engagement under the FATF presidency, focusing on inclusive participation and risk-based standards that balance financial protection with development and innovation.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsAML and CFTDomestic cooperation
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2026-02-11•Bolivia•Central Bank of Bolivia
The Central Bank of Bolivia has fully revoked four notarial powers of attorney under its Authorized Signatures Regulation and Supreme Decree No. 2189, rendering the associated documents legally void. The affected attorneys-in-fact have been instructed to acknowledge the communiqué.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther
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2026-02-11•Malaysia•Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia's Digital Asset Innovation Hub has onboarded three initiatives for 2026 to test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits in wholesale payment use cases, focusing on domestic and cross-border transactions. The testing aims to assess monetary and financial stability implications and may inform future integration with wholesale central bank digital currency efforts.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsStablecoinsTokenization
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2026-02-11•Canada•British Columbia Financial Services Authority
The British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has imposed maximum penalties on real estate developer Mark Chandler and his company 0981478 Ltd. for deceiving consumers by reselling presale condominium units already sold to other buyers. This resulted in a CAD 25,000 penalty for Chandler, a CAD 50,000 penalty for the company, and CAD 66,498.86 in investigative expenses. The misconduct involved over CAD 10 million in deposits not placed into trust, leading to additional penalties and suspensions for involved real estate licensees and unlicensed participants.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-02-11•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issued an alert warning investors about scams involving impersonation of stock commentators to promote ramp and dump schemes, often using social media and messaging apps. Victims are lured with promises of high returns, directed to fraudulent platforms, and sometimes targeted again for additional deposits under false pretenses.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-02-11•Tonga•National Reserve Bank of Tonga
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga and New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority issued a warning about a Ponzi-style investment scam targeting Tongans, involving entities named BG Wealth or DSJ EX, and part of a broader operation called TXEX. The scam, which uses social media and chat apps to promise 100% returns, involves fraudulent cryptocurrency trading accounts, with victims urged to report suspicious activity and seek support if affected.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-02-11•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has licensed AmTrust Specialty Limited to operate as a general insurer under the Insurance Act 1973 and updated its register of authorized general insurers.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-11•United States•U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice sentenced Paxful Holdings Inc. to a USD 4 million criminal penalty for conspiracies related to illegal prostitution, operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, and violating the Bank Secrecy Act anti-money laundering requirements. Despite facilitating trades worth nearly USD 3 billion, Paxful failed to implement adequate know-your-customer measures and file suspicious activity reports, with the resolution coordinated with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-02-11•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released a statement from Senator Elizabeth Warren following FanDuel's decision to stop accepting credit cards for sports bets, aligning with DraftKings. Warren highlighted that this change will prevent credit card companies from imposing "junk fees" on most sports betting transactions and called for industry-wide adoption of this restriction.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-02-11•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. SEC’s Enforcement Director, Margaret Ryan, emphasized a focus on fair process, timely case resolution, and enforcement priorities aligned with the agency’s mission, highlighting the Wells process as a key safeguard. The Division will prioritize high-impact cases, particularly retail investor fraud and market integrity issues, while addressing non-fraud compliance failures posing investor or market risks.
EnforcementEnforcement framework
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2026-02-10•Bulgaria•Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission
The Bulgaria Financial Supervision Commission scheduled competency exams for financial instruments brokers and investment consultants on 16 and 17 May 2026, respectively, and published related procedures and materials online. Additionally, the FSC approved several appointments and amendments, including Boyan Dombalov as compliance manager for PHOENIX RE INSURANCE COMPANY AD and changes to the rules of pension funds "Saglasie".
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-10•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is advancing a multi-year project to enhance its macroeconomic modelling and policy analysis capabilities, following discussions at the Annual Meetings and an initial mission in September 2025. The initiative aims to establish a robust analytical framework for reliable forecasts and scenario analysis, with ongoing cooperation reaffirmed by both.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-02-10•Sierra Leone•Ministry of Finance (Sierra Leone)
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance announced that Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie has handed over the chairmanship of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) Technical Committee after its 58th meeting, which focused on the Eco single currency and macroeconomic convergence. The meeting highlighted WAMZ's real GDP growth of 5.0% in the first half of 2025 and noted Sierra Leone's compliance with two of the four primary convergence criteria.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-02-10•Luxembourg•Central Bank of Luxembourg
The Central Bank of Luxembourg released provisional balance sheet statistics for December 2025, showing a total balance sheet of EUR 981,560 million, a 2.72% decrease from November but a 2.49% increase year-on-year. Key changes include a decline in interbank balances and loans to non-bank customers month-on-month, while household mortgage lending and deposits from other financial intermediaries rose significantly over the year.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-10•Thailand•Ministry of Finance (Thailand)
Thailand's Ministry of Finance plans to upgrade the Thailand Futures Exchange by expanding products and reference variables under the Futures Purchase Agreement Act B.E. 2546 (2003) to support a low-carbon and digital economy. Key changes include making carbon credits deliverable, adding Greenhouse Gas Emission Rights, Renewable Energy Certificates, digital assets, and broadening derivatives linked to foreign exchange, metals, and commodities, with enhanced oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-02-10•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
Japan's Financial Services Agency has released a draft policy to enhance cybersecurity in the crypto asset exchange sector, addressing recent cyberattacks and asset outflows. The policy promotes operator-led security initiatives, industry mutual assistance, and public support measures, with public comments open until 11 March 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCyber resilience
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2026-02-10•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has granted Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank a banking licence under Article 4(1) of the Banking Act, allowing it to operate a foreign bank branch in Japan, with operations set to begin on 8 April 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval