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2026-02-02•Middle East•Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force President Hamid Al Zaabi emphasized the importance of enhancing regional and international cooperation to combat fraud-related crimes at the Second Arab Fraud Combating Summit in Luxor, Egypt, advocating for the integration of anti-fraud measures within broader frameworks for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTFraud and scams
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2026-02-02•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The Abu Dhabi Global Market's Financial Services Regulatory Authority issued an alert regarding misleading regulatory claims by Mount Nico Corp Ltd, trading as "MKT Investing", clarifying that the firm is not regulated or licensed by the FSRA. The FSRA advised investors to verify a firm's authenticity and Financial Services Permission through its Public Register before engaging in any Regulated Activities in ADGM.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-02•Chile•Chile Financial Market Commission
The Chile Financial Market Commission issued Circular Letter No. 2,368, amending asset laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing prevention requirements for CMF-supervised entities. The changes align CMF rules with the Financial Analysis Unit's Circular Letter No. 62 and update several chapters of the Updated Compilation of Banking Regulations. Amendments were coordinated with the Financial Analysis Unit and published on the CMF website.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFT
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2026-02-02•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has authorized AK Jensen Norway AS to provide specified crypto-asset services in Norway under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), effective 2 February 2026. This permission, aligned with Norway’s Crypto-Assets Act, covers order reception, transmission, and portfolio management of crypto-assets, contingent on the firm's existing investment firm authorization. Additional crypto-asset services would require separate authorization under MiCA.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-02•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, Finanstilsynet, announced its 2026 Solvency II reporting relief, stating no life or non-life insurers are exempt from quarterly reporting. Nine life insurers and 14 non-life insurers must report item-by-item, with specific exemptions possible for three firms. No Norwegian captive insurers qualify for annual reporting exemptions, though firms with relief must provide information upon request.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reporting
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2026-02-02•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway fined York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC NOK 100,000 for breaching the Norwegian disclosure obligation. York Capital failed to notify the market of a share sale in Bluenord ASA that crossed the 5% threshold within the required timeframe. The breach was deemed negligent due to inadequate procedures tailored to Norwegian requirements.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-02-02•Global•International Monetary Fund
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva outlined a fiscal reform agenda for Arab economies, focusing on rebuilding fiscal buffers, enhancing public spending efficiency, and strengthening fiscal institutions amid rising debt vulnerabilities. She emphasized the need for credible fiscal frameworks, domestic revenue mobilisation, and reforms to enable private-sector growth, with IMF support through policy advice, financing, and capacity development.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
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2026-02-02•Palestine•Palestine Capital Market Authority
The Palestine Capital Market Authority has authorized Global Securities Company to trade in non-regulated foreign exchanges (forex) after meeting technical and legal requirements. This approval, following an assessment of the firm's systems and compliance, increases the number of licensed firms for this activity to four. The Authority advises investors to engage only with licensed entities listed on its official website.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-02-02•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) issued an alert regarding Mount Nico Corp Ltd, trading as "MKT Investing", clarifying that it is not regulated or licensed by the FSRA. The FSRA advised investors to verify a firm's authenticity and Financial Services Permission through the FSRA Public Register before engaging in any Regulated Activities in ADGM.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-02-02•Kuwait•Central Bank of Kuwait
The Central Bank of Kuwait has launched the Kuwait Dispute Management System (KDMS) as part of phase two of the Kuwait National Payments System project. KDMS facilitates electronic dispute resolution for financial transactions within Kuwait's national payment systems, operating securely over the CBK-NET VPN and adhering to ISO 20022 standards. This follows the introduction of the Kuwait Automated Clearing House, with additional systems planned for future phases.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsComplaints and dispute resolutionPayments and payment systems
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2026-02-02•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced a consent order by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Matthew Clark for misappropriation and kickback schemes, requiring him to pay USD 7,709,509 in restitution and USD 6,532,360 in disgorgement, and permanently banning him from trading and CFTC registration. This resolves all claims from the CFTC's February 2022 complaint, with Clark also facing related criminal charges and a prison term.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-02-01•Bahrain•Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain hosted Bermuda’s Premier David Burt to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in financial and banking matters, focusing on Bahrain’s financial services progress and regulatory development. Both parties committed to ongoing collaboration to support economic and financial development.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-02-01•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has unveiled an accelerated reform agenda for the capital market, featuring eight "quick action plans" to enhance liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence. Key measures include raising the minimum free float requirement for listed issuers to 15%, strengthening domestic institutional investors, tightening transparency on beneficial ownership, and preparing for the demutualization of the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-02-01•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senator Elizabeth Warren urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to sell "sensitive AI chips" to the UAE after reports of a UAE figure acquiring a 49% stake in Trump's crypto company. She called for senior officials to testify before Congress on potential national security concerns and personal profit from these transactions.
Other
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2026-02-01•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority, SGBV and Algérie Clearing introduced an exceptional 2026-2028 waiver of IPO or listing fees for "Startup"-labelled companies raising up to DZD 500 million through the Growth segment of the Algiers Stock Exchange.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicence approval
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2026-02-01•Dominican Republic•Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported that foreign direct investment reached USD 5,032.3 million at the end of 2025, an 11.3% increase from 2024, driven by tourism and energy sectors. Broader external sector strength was noted with significant increases in remittances, total exports, and tourism receipts, contributing to foreign currency inflows exceeding USD 47,300 million and supporting exchange rate stability.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-02-01•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, met with William Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, on 1 February 2026.
Other
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2026-02-01•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements published a working paper indicating that increased passive index fund ownership in a borrower's shareholder base leads to higher syndicated loan spreads, as banks demand more compensation due to weakened shareholder oversight and increased monitoring costs. The study, using US public-firm data and Russell index reconstitutions, shows that passive ownership increases correlate with tighter financial covenants and more intensive bank monitoring.
ResearchLending
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2026-02-01•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements released a paper examining how US dollar funding conditions affect global house prices and mortgage credit through non-US banks. The study finds that US dollar appreciation leads to larger declines in mortgage lending and house prices in countries with higher exposure to dollar funding. It highlights that dollar co-dependence significantly drives cross-country synchronisation of house prices and mortgage credit, while common-lender concentration does not.
ResearchCross-border paymentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has published its 2026 procurement plan. It covers planned goods, services, works and consultant engagements for headquarters operations, the Abidjan and Lagos information centres, and AML/CFT programme delivery, including office infrastructure, IT, maintenance, training, evaluation and outreach. The plan also sets out procurement methods and planned timelines for individual items.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAML and CFT
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa is seeking an individual consultant to build a SharePoint-based internal intranet on Microsoft 365. The three-month assignment covers work plan management, internal communication, document management and workflow automation. Applications will be assessed on qualifications and experience, with a 70 out of 100 minimum score and a 2 March 2026 deadline.
Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationAML and CFTOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has published a notice to recruit a service provider driver for the ECOWAS Permanent Representation in Senegal. The Dakar-based role pays XOF 3,600,000 a year and requires at least four years of similar experience, a category B licence and a minimum qualifying score of 70 out of 100 for shortlisting. Applications close on February 28, 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa has opened an expressions of interest process to update its database and create shortlists of intellectual service providers for GIABA, EGDC and the Permanent Representation. The call spans 13 service areas, including translation, finance, audit, legal and procurement support, and is open to firms, agencies and individual consultants. Expressions of interest are due by 14 March 2026 at 17:00 GMT.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsAML and CFTAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa is seeking expressions of interest from radio and television stations in 12 West African states for its GIABA Media Hour AML/CFT awareness campaign. Applicants must meet ECOWAS procurement rules, have operated for at least two years and show at least two similar assignments in the past five years. Expressions of interest are due by 03 March 2026, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit detailed offers.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa is seeking an individual consultant to build an internal SharePoint intranet on Microsoft 365. The system is meant to centralize work planning, alerts, collaboration and document management while meeting GIABA's security and governance requirements. The consultancy will run for three months, and applications close on 05 March 2026.
Institutional developmentTechnology & data transformationAML and CFTOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has launched a call for an IT Assistant for its Abidjan Information Centre, offering a one-year full-time consultancy at USD 12000 per year. The role focuses on user support, IT maintenance, network and cybersecurity support, and technical assistance for events and training. Applications close on 09 March 2026, with the top three candidates above the 70-point threshold to be interviewed.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-02-01•Africa•Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa has opened a search for an administrative assistant for its Abidjan Information Center. The full-time one-year role pays USD 12,000 per year and may be renewed based on funding and performance. Applications close on 09 March 2026, with candidates assessed on qualifications, relevant experience and language proficiency.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-02-01•Sri Lanka•Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka seeks an IT consultant for the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme under the World Bank-supported Financial Sector Safety Net Strengthening Project, with expressions of interest due by 23 February 2026.
Institutional developmentProcurementOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-02-01•Sri Lanka•Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released a LKR 2,000 commemorative currency note for its 75th anniversary, which circulates as legal tender and features advanced security and accessibility elements.
Monetary policyOtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-02-01•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury, with the Bank of England, FCA, and Payment Systems Regulator, released the Payments Forward Plan, a three-year UK payments roadmap, including digital assets. Key initiatives involve consolidating the Payment Systems Regulator into the FCA, modernising payments services law, and developing next-generation retail payments infrastructure. The plan outlines milestones for Open Banking and stablecoin regulations, with consultations and policy statements scheduled through 2028.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-02-01•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority extended the deadline by six months for insurance and reinsurance brokers and certain insurance service firms to meet minimum capital requirements. Firms must submit a staged timetable for capital increases within one month and are restricted from distributing cash dividends until compliance, unless a no-objection is issued. Minimum capital is EGP 5 million for brokerage firms and EGP 3 million for service firms, with compliance required by June 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-02-01•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has established a unified framework for supervising government insurance funds, mandating registration, pre-commencement inspections, and ongoing oversight. The framework includes governance, internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting requirements, with FRA intervention possible if violations or risks arise. Existing funds must comply with the new rules within one year.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-02-01•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority released its January 2026 disclosure on share buyback programmes and liquidity contracts, detailing transactions on the Casablanca and Paris markets. The report includes trading volumes, weighted-average prices, and price limits for programmes running until 2027, with specific parameters for BCP's buyback and liquidity contract.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-02-01•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) launched a contactless electronic payment service allowing merchants to use smartphones and tablets as acceptance points via Soft POS applications. This aims to expand electronic payment infrastructure, reduce costs for payment service providers, and integrate small enterprises into the electronic payment ecosystem. The service supports various contactless cards with secure PIN entry and follows a successful pilot with a transaction limit of EGP 600.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-02-01•Australia•Department of Treasury (Australia)
Australia's Department of the Treasury released a consultation paper on a Sustainable Financial Product Labelling framework to enhance comparability for retail investors and mitigate greenwashing risks. It outlines design options across scope, consumer-facing disclosures, thresholds, and evidentiary assessment, including mandatory disclosure documents and minimum aligned-asset thresholds. Feedback will guide policy development, targeting implementation in 2027.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-01-31•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) appointed acting Board of Commissioners members, effective 31 January 2026, to ensure leadership continuity and regulatory function performance. Friderica Widyasari Dewi and Hasan Fawzi were designated to key roles, with OJK also planning to refine policies and strategies in response to sector developments.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-31•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance, with economic ministries and financial authorities, reaffirmed its commitment to financial stability and capital market reforms, highlighting GDP growth, controlled inflation, and robust banking indicators. Key reforms include accelerating stock exchange demutualisation, increasing the minimum free float to 15%, enhancing transparency and governance, firm action against stock price manipulation, and ongoing capital market reforms.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket development
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2026-01-31•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will remain operational during the partial federal government shutdown, ensuring continued federal insurance for credit union accounts. The NCUA advises credit unions to prepare for potential impacts, especially for federal employee members, by ensuring policy flexibility, planning for service interruptions, and communicating response plans, while considering options like special short-term loans and payment flexibility.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLiquidity riskOperational risk and resilience
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2026-01-31•Qatar•Qatar Financial Centre
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced incentives and on-site support at Web Summit Qatar to expedite company set-up for firms entering or expanding in Qatar. Benefits include waived registration and annual fees for three years and potential tax credits for firms selecting approved technology activities. The initiative features a one-stop-shop model for regulatory procedures and corporate banking support from Qatar National Bank and Doha Bank.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-01-31•Turkmenistan•Ministry of Finance (Turkmenistan)
Turkmenistan's Ministry of Finance announced President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's approval of measures to modernize the banking system and support financial technologies under the "Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for 2026–2028." A State Program for digital economy development was also presented, focusing on AI strategy, technology enhancement, and specialist training, with the President signing the resolution to advance these initiatives.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechArtificial intelligence
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2026-01-31•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine SEC filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land Holdings Corp. for market manipulation, insider trading, and misleading disclosures. The complaint cites violations of the Securities Regulation Code, including false statements and price manipulation. The SEC's investigation found discrepancies in financial disclosures and alleged insider trading, previously leading to actions against E-Value Phils., Inc. for unreliable valuation reports.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-01-31•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine SEC now chairs the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), focusing on the ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030 and the "RISE" agenda. Key initiatives include developing an ASEAN Code of Conduct for External Verifiers in Sustainable Finance, expanding the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, and establishing an ACMF Knowledge Network. The SEC hosted the first in-person ASEAN Taxonomy Board meeting and plans further ACMF events throughout the year.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket development
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2026-01-31•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported that Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha participated in a visit to Switzerland to enhance bilateral cooperation and gain insights for Vietnam's International Financial Center. Meetings with Swiss officials and the Swiss National Bank focused on inflation control, risk management, and financial stability, with agreements to share experiences and promote trade and investment, including green and digital finance.
Policy & regulationCooperation
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2026-01-31•Asia•ASEAN
The Philippines SEC now chairs the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum, launching a "RISE" agenda on Regional integration, Inclusivity, Sustainable finance, and collaborative Enforcement, aligned with the ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030. Key initiatives include developing an ASEAN Code of Conduct for External Verifiers in Sustainable Finance and expanding the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Regional Assessment.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-01-31•Türkiye•Central Bank of Türkiye
The Central Bank of Türkiye has tightened macroprudential limits by reducing the eight-week growth limit for foreign currency loans to 0.5% and introducing a 2% limit for consumer overdraft accounts, aiming to support a tight monetary policy stance and enhance macro-financial stability.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMonetary policy decisions and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-01-30•Italy•Ministry of Finance (Italy)
Italy's Ministry of Finance shared Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti's remarks on Standard & Poor’s reaffirmation of Italy’s BBB+ rating and the upgrade of its outlook to positive, highlighting the country's ongoing trajectory of increased credibility.
Monetary policyOtherEconomic data and developments
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2026-01-30•Uzbekistan•Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and JPMorgan Chase Bank reached a preliminary agreement to cooperate on developing the derivatives market and establishing a local hedging institution, with JPMorgan offering support in market trading, training, regulatory alignment, and new hedging instruments.
Policy & regulationCooperation
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2026-01-30•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released Deputy Governor Paolo Angelini's welcome address for its conference on "The reform of collective asset management regulations" held at the Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Conference Center in Rome.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-01-30•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission approved the registration of OPEN OCEAN, a closed-ended real estate investment fund by OHUASI INVESTMENT, allocating at least 75% of assets to real estate and up to 25% to securities and related instruments, with Banco Millennium Atlântico as depositary.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-01-30•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission participated in the ceremony announcing winners of the Fernando Aguiar Prize, which supports financial literacy through recognition of outstanding research in insurance and related fields.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-01-30•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced new leadership for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, appointing Demetrios Logothetis as chairman and naming Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton as board members, with George Botic continuing as a member and acting chairman until Logothetis is sworn in. The SEC emphasized the PCAOB's Sarbanes-Oxley mandate and acknowledged the service of departing members Christina Ho, Kara Stein, and Anthony Thompson.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined ten exchange offices in Bishkek KGS 55,000 each for breaching national legislation and the bank's regulations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Regional Capacity Development Center for the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia, conducted a workshop in Bishkek on financial programming and macroeconomic analysis for government agencies, featuring interdepartmental discussions and a panel on economic development achievements.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCapacity building
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic extended the suspension of the 2022 measures on "Temporary Decisions in the Field of Foreign Currency Exchange Transactions" until 1 August 2026, as per its 29 January 2026 resolution.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Batken office conducted a "Financial Literacy" lecture for students, focusing on prudent financial management, risk protection, and fraud prevention, as part of a presidential decree recognizing Eldik Bank as the successor of the "culture of savings."
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-01-30•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined an exchange bureau in Manas KGS 55,000 for breaching Kyrgyz legislation and the bank's regulations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency released minutes from the Financial Services Council’s Working Group on sustainability disclosure, detailing a draft report for phased disclosure requirements for Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market issuers and a new assurance framework. The draft maintains the current deadline for annual securities reports, proposes a registration-based model for assurance providers, and outlines oversight and liability measures, with the FSA planning system development and legal revisions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsDisclosures
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency has introduced a "Financial Business Bulk Search Function" on its website, enabling users to verify the licensing status of financial business operators across industries to prevent fraudulent investment solicitations.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLicence approval
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) has updated its list of 350 institutional investors that have accepted the Japan Stewardship Code as of 31 December 2025, with 282 accepting the Third Revision (2025). The list includes 6 trust banks, 218 investment trusts and advisory companies, 26 insurers, 88 pension funds, and 12 others, with expectations for investors to disclose acceptance and related policies on their websites.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCorporate governance
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2026-01-30•Uzbekistan•Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with De La Rue International Limited to discuss 2026 cash circulation trends, focusing on cash lifecycle, banknote design, anti-counterfeiting technologies, and cash management amid expanding digital payments.
Policy & regulationCooperationCurrency and cash management
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2026-01-30•Indonesia•OJK
Mirza Adityaswara has resigned as Deputy Chair of the Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) Board of Commissioners, with the resignation to be processed under Law No. 21/2011 and Law No. 4/2023. OJK stated the resignation will not impact its regulatory and supervisory functions, with interim arrangements ensuring continuity.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan's Working Paper estimates Japan's trend inflation using a trend-cycle Bayesian VAR decomposition, revealing subdued trend inflation due to lowered medium- to long-term inflation expectations and subdued real income growth relative to labour productivity and supply from the 2000s to early 2010s. The paper emphasizes the importance of monitoring inflation expectations and structural factors for assessing Japan’s long-run inflation trend.
Research
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2026-01-30•United States•The White House
President Donald J. Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, with endorsements highlighting his experience and priorities such as enhancing transparency and accountability. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott plans a timely confirmation process, stressing the importance of Federal Reserve independence.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency's Tohoku Finance Bureau has requested financial measures for Aomori Prefecture due to heavy snowfall starting 21 January 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-30•Japan•Japan Financial Services Agency
The Japan Financial Services Agency released updated data on how financial institutions are managing changes in loan conditions due to US tariff measures, with detailed reports available for banks and cooperative financial institutions as of December Reiwa 7. The agency also provides historical data on loan condition changes related to COVID-19.
Data & statisticsLending
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2026-01-30•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro held its third Steering Committee meeting for the Needs Assessment project, confirming progress towards aligning with European System of Central Banks and Eurosystem standards. The project, running from September 2025 to June 2026, aims to assess current arrangements, identify improvements, and set reform priorities, with expert recommendations to be consolidated into a roadmap and action plan.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-30•Montenegro•Montenegro Capital Market Authority
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority released draft amendments to rules on the Investor Protection Fund, covering membership, contributions, compensation claims, and member supervision, and initiated a public consultation without a specified deadline.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-01-30•Mexico•Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico)
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit announced that the Financial Intelligence Unit received the CAMPUS GAFILAT 2025 award for leadership in regional capacity building and training against money laundering and terrorist financing. The award, presented at GAFILAT's 52nd meeting in Guatemala, highlights Mexico's strategic use of training tools and coordination across sectors.
OtherCapacity building
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2026-01-30•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank will implement organizational changes to its Monetary Department on 1 February 2026, abolishing the External Economic Relations Division, reallocating its functions, and establishing a new International Organisations Unit. These changes, approved by the Bank Board on 11 December 2025, align with recommendations from the CNB's first external review of its monetary policy framework.
Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureOrganizational structure
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2026-01-30•Pakistan•State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan has instructed Saturday-opening branches of commercial banks to extend hours on 31 January 2026 for over-the-counter payments of government duties and taxes, following a Federal Board of Revenue request. Banks must also ensure uninterrupted online payment services to support government transactions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-01-30•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission, represented by Executive Administrator Edna Mascarenhas, participated in the Executive Leadership Roundtable Angola to discuss leadership and corporate governance in the digital era, focusing on digital transformation, cyber-risk management, and AI adoption.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingOther
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2026-01-30•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV) released a financial stability note assessing 2025 market developments, highlighting increased market activity and risks from geopolitical uncertainty. Spanish collective investment institutions' exposure to technology-related issuers averaged 9.7% of assets, with significant allocations to artificial intelligence and the "Magnificent Seven."
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket risk and volatilityGeopolitical risk
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2026-01-30•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Coordination Working Group between the Bank of Italy, Consob, and Ivass issued Document No. 10, guiding the accounting treatment of amounts due from policyholders for insurers' advance stamp duty payments on life insurance policies classified as financial liabilities. This guidance addresses issues from the Italian 2025 Budget Law, requiring annual stamp duty payments and a four-year plan for previous accruals, with recovery from policyholders only upon policy maturity or surrender, and emphasizes the need for adequate disclosure in financial reporting.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-01-30•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance announced that Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris will visit Zagreb to strengthen economic ties with Croatia and discuss key European Union financial initiatives with Croatian leaders.
OtherCross-border cooperation
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2026-01-30•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority will appoint an acting President Director of the Indonesia Stock Exchange following Iman Rachman's resignation, ensuring operational stability. The authority outlined a reform agenda to enhance transparency, increase the minimum free float requirement, pursue demutualisation, and strengthen governance, aiming to address MSCI concerns by May 2026.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Indonesia•OJK
The Chairman and key executives of Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) have resigned, citing moral responsibility to support recovery steps. OJK assured that these changes will not impact its regulatory and supervisory functions, with interim arrangements in place to ensure continuity.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand, has initiated a public consultation on revising the definition of "major shareholders" for derivatives business operators to enhance oversight, aligning it with securities and digital asset businesses. The proposal includes criteria for control over director appointments, aggregation of shareholdings among spouses and minor children, and acting-in-concert situations, with the consultation open until 13 February 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governance
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2026-01-30•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has mandated Samchai Steel Industries Public Company Limited to submit rectified Q3 2025 financial statements by 6 February 2026, following an auditor's qualified conclusion and special audit findings on inventory-related accounting issues. The SEC denied SAM's request for a deadline extension, emphasizing the issues were known since July 2025.
SupervisionInterventionsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-01-30•Japan•Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan released its Payment and Settlement Statistics for December 2025, detailing BOJ-NET funds transfers, Japanese government bond settlement, and activity in major private clearing systems, with city banks handling 35.1% of transaction volume and 21.4% of value.
Data & statistics
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2026-01-30•Japan•Ministry of Finance (Japan)
Japan's Ministry of Finance held a meeting with the Development Bank of Japan, industry groups, and the Financial Services Agency to evaluate DBJ’s Specified Investment Operations, focusing on risk capital needs and performance following a legal extension. Key discussions included improving evidence-based analysis of risk money's priming effect, addressing concentrated co-investment distribution, and balancing disclosure with confidentiality.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-30•Japan•Ministry of Finance (Japan)
Japan's Ministry of Finance released the FY Reiwa 6 National Financial Documents, showing total assets at JPY 783.4 trillion and liabilities at JPY 1,483.3 trillion, resulting in a negative asset-liability difference of JPY 699.9 trillion. Operating expenses totaled JPY 174.1 trillion against financial resources of JPY 158.2 trillion, narrowing the deficit by JPY 3.1 trillion from the previous year.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-01-30•Mexico•Central Bank of Mexico
The Central Bank of Mexico has initiated a prior public consultation to gather feedback on the exchange of financial transaction messages between card payment clearinghouses, in preparation for Annex 5 of its draft rules. This annex will standardize information fields using ISO 8583:2023 to enhance interoperability, security, and efficiency, with submissions accepted online until 27 February 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket infrastructure
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2026-01-30•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank's December Consumer Expectations Survey revealed a slight increase in inflation perceptions and expectations over three and five years, with one-year expectations unchanged. The survey also noted lower expected nominal income growth, improved near-term economic growth outlook, and slightly higher expectations for unemployment, home prices, and mortgage rates.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksEconomic data and developments
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2026-01-30•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Federal Court ordered Australian Unity Funds Management Limited to pay an AUD 7.125 million penalty for breaching design and distribution obligations by failing to ensure the Australian Unity Select Income Fund was distributed only to retail investors within its Target Market Determinations. Australian Unity admitted to issuing interests without proper suitability checks and was also ordered to publish an adverse publicity notice and cover ASIC’s costs.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-01-30•New Zealand•New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority warned Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance for failing to apply advertised discounts, overcharging 5,055 motor vehicle insurance customers nearly 700,000 NZD over nine years, breaching fair dealing provisions. AIOI self-reported, notified affected policyholders, made remediation payments, and implemented measures to prevent recurrence, with the FMA attributing the issue to poor controls or ineffective systems rather than deliberate misconduct.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-01-30•Australia•Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
AUSTRAC has released AML/CTF program starter kits to help small businesses in newly regulated sectors, like legal and real estate services, meet obligations under the AML/CTF Act from 1 July 2026. Developed with industry bodies, these kits offer practical tools for scalable AML/CTF programs and highlight higher-risk scenarios, with updates planned as regulatory requirements evolve.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-01-30•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority released its Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for December 2025, accessible on APRA’s website.
Data & statisticsSupervisory data
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2026-01-30•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is consulting on proposals to remake three legislative instruments related to financial reporting relief, set to sunset on 1 April 2026, while allowing a fourth instrument on offer information statements to lapse. ASIC plans to withdraw Regulatory Guide 28 as redundant, with submissions on Consultation Paper CS 45 due by 27 February 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-01-30•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Palau, noting economic recovery with improving fiscal balances and declining debt, though risks remain. Policy priorities include fiscal and debt strategy implementation, enhanced financial supervision, and cautious advancement of a tokenized dollar initiative.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsEconomic data and developmentsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-01-30•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation with Bangladesh, projecting GDP growth to rebound to 4.7% in FY26 and FY27, while highlighting risks from delayed reforms. The IMF emphasized the need for ambitious tax reforms, banking sector restructuring, and a tight policy mix to address macro-financial challenges, inflation, and reserve rebuilding.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsEconomic data and developments
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2026-01-30•British Virgin Islands•British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission will start its 2026 strategic collaboration programme with Meet the Regulator forums and roundtable meetings in various locations from mid-February 2026, focusing on regulatory priorities and stakeholder feedback. The agenda includes updates on the economic substance database integration, Beneficial Ownership registration, and addressing recommendations from the 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-01-30•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus released its Quarterly Financial Accounts for September 2025, detailing aggregated financial assets and liabilities across various sectors, including residents of Cyprus and abroad, with versions available in Greek and English.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-01-30•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed four new members, including a new Chairman, to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, emphasizing a refocus on its core mission of investor protection and audit report accuracy. The SEC highlighted efficient auditor oversight and cost minimization for public companies and broker-dealers, with the transition to the new board expected in the coming weeks.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-30•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board approved Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc. to acquire Peoples Bancorp, Inc. and indirectly Peoples Bank, both based in Texas.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-01-30•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher J. Waller dissented at the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting, advocating for a 25 basis point policy rate cut due to a weak labor market and inflation near the 2 percent target, excluding tariff effects. He highlighted rising unemployment, minimal payroll growth in 2025, and anticipated layoffs in 2026, arguing that the current policy rate exceeds the neutral rate by 50 to 75 basis points.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decision minutes and accountsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-01-30•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe is recruiting a Human Resources Graduate Trainee for its Human Resources department. Candidates need a relevant degree and at least one year of human resources or similar experience. Applications close on 06 February 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-01-30•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe is recruiting a Corporate Finance and Policy Manager for its Policy and Market Development Department. The role spans issuer regulation, disclosure review, policy formulation, enterprise risk management, fintech and sandbox work, and market development. Applications close on Feb. 13, 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-01-30•United States•U.S. Department of Justice
Leonardo Ayala, a former TD Bank employee, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and facilitating the laundering of over USD 5.5 million to Colombia, involving fraudulent accounts and debit cards used for ATM withdrawals. He faces up to 50 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for June 11.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsBribery and corruptionAML and CFT
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2026-01-30•El Salvador•Superintendencia del Sistema Financiero de El Salvador
The Superintendence of the Financial System of El Salvador will accept applications for its Registry of Valuation Experts from 9 to 19 February 2026. Applicants must comply with the Technical Standards for the Registry of Valuation Experts, NRP-27. Further details are available on the supervisor’s website.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-01-30•Italy•Italian Securities Commission (Consob)
The Bank of Italy, Italian Securities Commission and Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority issued IAS and IFRS guidance on customer receivables arising from insurers’ prepayment of stamp duty on life policies. Insurers may recover the tax only when benefits are paid and should disclose material effects from discounting the receivables.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAccounting and financial reporting