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2026-01-20•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is consulting on extending its relief instrument exempting certain securitisation entities from holding an Australian financial services licence, with the current instrument set to expire on 1 April 2026. ASIC proposes to extend the relief for five and a half years, with submissions due by 20 February 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and process
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2026-01-20•Denmark•National Bank of Denmark
The National Bank of Denmark's Working Paper No. 217 reveals that investors' forecast bias influences extrapolative buying of high-return stocks, selling behavior, and the impact of past performance and capital gains on investment decisions.
ResearchTrading
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2026-01-20•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has revised advertising rules for securities and derivatives operators to align with new formats and investor behavior, effective 16 January 2026. Amendments include criteria for selecting credible advertising service providers, mandatory written agreements, and enhanced oversight of ad content and dissemination, with specific requirements for social media and sponsored content disclosure.
Policy & regulationRules & requirements
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2026-01-20•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece reported a narrowing current account deficit to EUR 2.1 billion in November 2025, with a combined current and capital account deficit of EUR 946.2 million, reflecting improved secondary income and goods and services balances. Goods imports fell 5.5% while exports rose 1.5%, and the services surplus increased due to a 9.7% rise in non-resident arrivals and a 27.7% increase in travel receipts compared to November 2024.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-01-20•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) coordinated with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport to establish insurance assistance guidelines for victims of a high-speed train construction accident, involving payments from multiple insurers and a total medical-expense coverage limit over THB 583 million. The OIC is overseeing the payment process and exploring improved insurance packaging for rail travel to enhance passenger understanding of compensation rights.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsOther
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2026-01-20•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission participated in a Government House ceremony to distribute compensation to heirs of 18 crane collapse victims, emphasizing its role in expediting relief and ensuring transparent, fair insurance payments. Compensation includes THB 1,000,000 per person from insurers and additional subsidies, totaling an initial remedy of THB 1,490,000 per person and THB 1,510,000 per family.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-20•Tanzania•Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority is available at the Usagara grounds in Tanga, inviting the public to discuss insurance matters.
Financial literacy & educationOther
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2026-01-20•Morocco•Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS)
The Moroccan Insurance Authority (ACAPS) is hosting a delegation from the Inter-African Conference on Social Welfare (CIPRES) for an immersion training programme on supervising social welfare organisations. This initiative, part of an April 2023 cooperation agreement, aims to enhance CIPRES inspectors' familiarity with ACAPS's supervisory methods and governance issues. CIPRES supports social security institutions across 18 African member states.
SupervisionCooperationCapacity buildingCross-border cooperation
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2026-01-20•Ecuador•Superintendencia de Bancos de Ecuador
Ecuador's Superintendence of Banks highlighted Superintendent Roberto Romero's participation in an Asobanca Training workshop on the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP). Romero emphasized ICAAP as essential for modern supervision, aiding institutions in risk anticipation and strategic alignment of capital and growth decisions. He advocated for gradual, coordinated implementation to enhance resilience and system-wide confidence without hindering credit access.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCapital adequacy
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2026-01-20•Latvia•Ministry of Finance (Latvia)
Latvia's Ministry of Finance reported to the Cabinet on the accelerated implementation of EU funds and the Recovery Fund in 2025, with EUR 1.4 billion invested, and set priorities for 2026 to complete the reform and investment plan to secure the full EUR 1.97 billion allocation. By January 2026, 97% of Latvia’s EUR 4.2 billion EU funds allocation had been regulated, with 60% contracted, and a EUR 660 million reprioritisation aligned with national priorities, including security and infrastructure projects.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-20•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released updated statistics on Italy's Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, reflecting data as of November 2025.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-01-20•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania has launched the exhibition “Money Talks: 100 years of life and events, Bank of Albania,” showcasing the country's economic and monetary history and the evolution of its central bank and currency, with contributions from the Italian Institute of Culture. Open until 20 July 2026, it features archival materials and a scholarly work by the late Professor Aristotel Pano, and will travel to the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo in Pristina.
Financial literacy & educationOther
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2026-01-20•Barbados•Central Bank of Barbados
The Central Bank of Barbados will release its 2025 economic review on 28 January, with Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge providing updates on key indicators and the 2026 outlook during a livestreamed press conference.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksEconomic data and developments
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2026-01-20•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has introduced a four-year Trainee Development Programme for school leavers to pursue a career in financial regulation while studying for a Degree in Applied Finance with the University of Exeter. The programme offers structured training, mentoring, and professional development, requiring A Levels with at least BBB and specific GCSE grades.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-01-20•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission issued an alert regarding a phishing attempt using emails falsely claiming to be from the Commission with the domain “gfsc.gg.cliopost.com”. Recipients are advised not to engage with these emails and to report them, while firms are reminded of the Commission’s Cyber Rules and Guidance, 2021, emphasizing vigilance and timely IT updates.
SupervisionAlerts
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2026-01-20•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq's Center for Banking Studies reported a 98% implementation of its 2025 training plan, focusing on sector capabilities aligned with Financial Action Task Force standards, Basel III, and International Financial Reporting Standards. The program included international certifications, specialized courses, and workshops on anti-money laundering, risk management, and cybersecurity, with collaboration from regional and international training bodies.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCapacity buildingAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-01-20•South Africa•National Treasury (South Africa)
South Africa's National Treasury is soliciting public input for the 2026 Budget, focusing on economic growth, support for vulnerable groups, and addressing a large budget deficit. Submissions on spending priorities, state-owned entity finances, and other economic issues are due by 16 February 2026.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-01-20•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier issued Circular CSSF 26/906, updating supervisory expectations for payment and electronic money institutions. This circular clarifies the application of the amended Law of 10 November 2009, focusing on internal governance, risk management, and control mechanisms. It repeals previous circulars and requires compliance by 30 June 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governance
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2026-01-20•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
The Luxembourg CSSF released its 2026 update to the Sub-Sector Risk Assessment on Specialised Professionals of the Financial Sector, revising the 2020 assessment. All supervised entities must integrate the findings into their AML/CFT frameworks. The review includes new sections on terrorist and proliferation financing and summaries on banks and investment firms performing TCSP activities.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-01-20•Slovenia•Slovenia Securities Market Agency
The Slovenia Securities Market Agency announced the first 2026 knowledge test on marketing units of investment funds will occur on 15 June 2026 at the Faculty of Law in Ljubljana. Further details are available on the Association of Investment Fund Management Companies' website.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-20•Slovenia•Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency
The Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency outlined its supervisory priorities for 2026 and advised insurance, reinsurance, and pension companies to review the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority's materials on supervisory priorities and its 2026 work programme.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-01-20•Bolivia•Central Bank of Bolivia
The Central Bank of Bolivia reported to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly on gold reserve operations for September–December 2025, detailing structural changes, including a new framework for domestic gold purchases and export quotas. As of 31 December 2025, gold reserves totaled 22.3 tonnes, with recommendations to reduce the over 85% concentration in gold to enhance capital preservation and liquidity.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-01-20•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia's weekly report for 12–16 January 2026 highlights a stronger US dollar, rising US Treasury yields, and stable German bond yields, with the EUR/USD exchange rate at 1.1596. Key developments include a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, unchanged Polish interest rates, North Macedonia's eurobond issuance, and notable movements in gold and Brent crude prices.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-01-20•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank Governor H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met with Blackstone Chairman Stephen Schwarzman at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos to discuss global financial and investment developments.
Other
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2026-01-20•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank Governor H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met with Brightstar Capital Partners Partner Marcelo Claure at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos to discuss global financial and investment developments.
Other
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2026-01-20•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani participated in a panel discussion, "Banking Accelerated," at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, with executives from Banco BTG Pactual, Royal Bank of Canada, Commerzbank, and PayPal.
Other
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2026-01-20•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao's Party Executive Committee held its second plenary meeting of the fifth term to review internal governance documents, including a draft work programme for 2026–2030. Chaired by Bounkham Vorachit, the meeting addressed the allocation of responsibilities and examined a draft operational plan to guide the committee's work over the next five years.
Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureOther
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2026-01-20•Canada•Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario has proposed enforcement action against Ananthie Alex, seeking to refuse the renewal of her mortgage agent level 1 licence due to alleged unsuitability under the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act. Alex has requested a hearing before the Financial Services Tribunal.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFitness and propriety
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2026-01-20•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission (SSC) announced that individuals listed must pay a VND 1,000,000 fee to obtain a securities practice certificate, with payment options including bank transfer or direct submission. Failure to complete the procedures within one year of the fee announcement will result in certificate cancellation.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing and supervisory fees
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2026-01-20•Romania•National Bank of Romania
The National Bank of Romania will rehabilitate its Brașov Agency building, a historic monument, following a safety incident, with a contract estimated at RON 9,000,000 excluding VAT. The Ministry of Culture has authorized the works, which are expected to take seven months once awarded.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-01-20•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund reported on Jamaica's request for emergency financial support of SDR 306.32 million (approximately USD 415 million) under the Rapid Financing Instrument due to Hurricane Melissa's impact, highlighting significant balance-of-payments needs amid fiscal pressures and declining tourism.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-20•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the "Future-Proof" initiative to modernize regulations for novel products and trading venues, including digital assets. It aims to establish fit-for-purpose requirements and end "policymaking through enforcement," with clearer rules developed through notice-and-comment rulemaking. This effort anticipates potential digital asset market structure legislation that may expand the CFTC's responsibilities.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-01-20•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank reported Dutch indirect crypto exposure through listed securities rose from EUR 81 million at end-2020 to EUR 1.2 billion by end-October 2025, still only 0.03% of total securities holdings. Growth is mainly due to crypto-asset price changes, with households and pension funds holding the largest shares in crypto ETFs, ETNs, and treasury shares, while the Dutch financial sector's direct crypto-assets totaled EUR 113 million, primarily in investment funds.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-01-20•Portugal•Portuguese Securities Commission (CMVM)
The Portuguese Securities Commission (CMVM) released the December 2025 monthly benchmarks on order reception. Users are encouraged to subscribe to email notifications via the Institutional and Investor Portals for future updates.
Data & statisticsOther
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2026-01-20•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets released a draft interpretation of Articles 16 and 16b of the Dutch Audit Firms Supervision Act, seeking comments from the accountancy sector and market participants to clarify application amid increased private equity investment. Feedback is due by 3 March 2026, after which the AFM will finalize the interpretation and issue a feedback statement.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-01-20•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission announced the dissolution and liquidation of the investment compartment ARGUS NEW ENERGY SUBFUND 1 of ARGUS NEW ENERGY FUND AIF V.C.I.C. LIMITED following total unit redemption. The dissolution, communicated by ARGUS MANAGEMENT LTD, is in accordance with the Alternative Investment Funds Law of 2018.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-01-20•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported on the opening of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s 14th National Congress in Hanoi, which will guide the 2026–2030 term and set development goals to 2030 and a vision to 2045. The congress, attended by 1,586 delegates, will debate and approve key documents, with President Luong Cuong addressing global challenges, technological impacts, and domestic constraints.
Other
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2026-01-20•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam reported on General Secretary To Lam's presentation at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, highlighting draft documents including a consolidated Political Report and an action programme with specific implementation details. The Congress, attended by 1,586 delegates, also discussed a policy to review 100 years of Communist Party leadership and national development orientation for 2030–2130.
Other
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2026-01-20•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam's Region 14 branch outlined its 2026 work programme, emphasizing monetary and credit policies to support production, business, and priority lending sectors while aiming to stabilize and reduce lending rates. As of 31 December 2025, Region 14 reported a 14.4% increase in total outstanding loans to VND 522,450 billion, with significant growth in priority sectors and non-cash payments exceeding 3.5 billion transactions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-20•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
At the Vietnam National Payment Joint Stock Company (NAPAS) 2026 conference, the State Bank of Vietnam's Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung emphasized NAPAS's role in maintaining a secure national payment system and urged further efforts to protect users as non-cash payments grow. In 2025, NAPAS processed nearly 11.9 billion transactions, with significant growth in fast transfers and online payments, while ATM withdrawals declined; future priorities include enhancing public-service payments and expanding QR-code payment links internationally.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-01-20•Luxembourg•Ministry of Finance (Luxembourg)
Luxembourg's Finance Minister Gilles Roth outlined the 2026 agenda for the financial centre, emphasizing tax reform, digital finance, and sustainable finance. Key initiatives include an AI advisory board, positioning Luxembourg as a digital assets hub under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, and the Luxembourg Defense Bond for private capital mobilization in defense financing.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesGeopolitical risk
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2026-01-20•Vietnam•State Bank of Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam released a report on draft documents for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, highlighting objectives for 2026–2030 and a vision to 2045, with a focus on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. The report sets targets for GDP growth and per capita income, outlines strategic breakthroughs, and incorporates feedback from nearly 14 million public and Party-member opinions.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-01-20•Global•World Bank
The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects January 2026 report reveals that 56 frontier market economies have struggled to convert stronger fundamentals into sustained investment and growth since 2010, with investment growth per person in the 2020s at less than half the pace of the 2010s. The study attributes underperformance to weakening fiscal positions and highlights successful strategies in top-performing countries like Viet Nam and Rwanda.
ResearchMarket development
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2026-01-20•United Kingdom•UK Parliament
The UK Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee report criticizes the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and Treasury for inadequately managing AI risks in financial services. It highlights that over 75% of UK financial firms use AI, urging AI-specific stress testing and FCA guidance on consumer protection by end-2026. The report also calls for designating critical AI and cloud providers under the Critical Third Parties Regime.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligence
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2026-01-20•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig appointed Michael Passalacqua and Cal Mitchell as senior advisors, with Passalacqua bringing expertise in financial regulatory matters related to crypto assets and Mitchell having experience in legislative affairs and communications strategy.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsHiring and recruitment
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2026-01-20•Canada•Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario has initiated enforcement action against Sanjive Kumar (Sam) Joshi, alleging breaches of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006, and seeks to refuse his licence renewal and impose penalties totaling CAD 50,000. Joshi has requested a hearing before the Financial Services Tribunal.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-01-20•Croatia•Croatian National Bank
Euro area finance ministers have nominated Croatian National Bank Governor Boris Vujcic as the next Vice-President of the European Central Bank, pending European Council endorsement. If confirmed, Vujcic would be the first Central and Eastern European on the ECB Executive Board. The appointment process includes a European Parliament hearing and ECB Governing Council opinion, with a final decision expected by March 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-20•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements released a working paper showing that banks significantly increase credit default swap (CDS) hedging in response to higher borrower-country countercyclical capital buffers (CCyBs), potentially weakening macroprudential tightening. The study, linking EU trade-repository CDS positions with syndicated loan exposures, finds a 1 percentage point CCyB increase reduces the uninsured loan share by 50–54 percentage points, with the effect most pronounced for banks with substantial pre-existing exposures.
ResearchCapital adequacy
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2026-01-20•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance reported on Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis’s participation in the Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings, noting unanimous support for Boris Vujicic as Vice-President of the European Central Bank and Bulgaria's transition to the euro. Discussions included advancing the Savings and Investment Union, digital economy developments, and ECOFIN's focus on Cyprus Presidency priorities, the Alert Mechanism Report, and a EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine.
Policy & regulationCooperationOther
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2026-01-20•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance finalized funding contracts for 19 projects under the INTERREG VI-A IPA Cooperation Programme Greece–North Macedonia 2021–2027, with a budget of EUR 22.2 million, focusing on health, circular economy, and environmental protection. The programme, now 90% activated, involves 75 institutions from both countries, with project implementation starting immediately.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-01-20•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, emphasized faster EU decision-making after recent Eurogroup and Ecofin discussions, highlighting Croatia's Boris Vujcic as the agreed candidate for Vice-President of the European Central Bank. He also discussed EU defence fiscal tools, the Savings and Investment Union, the digital euro, and domestic fiscal policies, noting EUR 800 million in fiscal space for next year.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesGeopolitical risk
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2026-01-20•China•Ministry of Finance (China)
China's Ministry of Finance and key agencies launched a RMB 500 billion Special Guarantee Plan over two years to boost credit for small, medium, and micro enterprises. The plan includes risk-sharing, fee-reduction subsidies, and capital replenishment, with banks bearing at least 20% of loan risk and the government covering up to 80%. The Guarantee Fund's risk-sharing ratio varies by loan duration.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-01-20•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico's CONDUSEF released the third-quarter 2025 User Service Performance Index (IDATU) results, showing an unchanged sector score of 9 out of 10 from the previous quarter. The index evaluates banks' handling of customer complaints, response times, and service improvements for vulnerable groups. Top performers included Banco KEB Hana México and Fundación Dondé Banco, while Banco Invex and Bankaool scored lowest.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-01-20•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported that monetary conditions eased in November–December but remained tight overall, with declining interest rates in money and bond markets and rising household and business inflation expectations. Loan and deposit rates fell, particularly in long-term corporate lending, while the annual increase in monetary aggregates slowed significantly in December.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMonetary policy decisions and developmentsMonetary policy operations
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2026-01-20•Macao•Monetary Authority of Macao
The Monetary Authority of Macao organized a presentation in Shanghai to promote Macao's investment funds sector following the enactment of the Investment Funds Law, with support from the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute. The event, attended by 170 representatives, highlighted legal measures, business environment, and cross-border opportunities, with plans for further activities in 2026 to attract fund management firms to Macao.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-01-20•United Arab Emirates•Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre announced updates on its Ignyte digital start-up ecosystem, highlighting a challenge pipeline valued over AED 1.5 million by H1 2026, with partner contributions from Binance, CoinW, Ripple Labs, Solana, and Ton Foundation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFintech and insurtechMarket development
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2026-01-20•Turkmenistan•Ministry of Finance (Turkmenistan)
The Ministry of Finance of Turkmenistan shared President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's address at the UN SPECA Week, outlining regional cooperation priorities like e-commerce, digitalisation, green development, energy interconnection, and transport connectivity. As SPECA chair in 2025, Turkmenistan aims to create a regional market for goods, services, investments, and innovations, referencing UN resolutions on energy sustainability and sustainable transport for new legal instruments in the transport sector.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-01-20•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines requires banks using BSP-approved regulatory relief measures to submit Supplemental Financial Reporting Package and Capital Adequacy Ratio Reports via PRIME. This applies to banks with temporary exclusions in loan computations and staggered bookings of credit and impairment losses, as detailed in Section 1151 and Appendix 7 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks. Submissions must follow BSP reporting standards and penalties, with procedures outlined in BSP Memorandum No. M-2023-022.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-01-20•Philippines•Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines requires non-bank financial institutions with quasi-banking functions and/or trust authority, and trust corporations, to publish their Statement of Condition (SOC) and, if applicable, their Consolidated SOC or Balance Sheet as of 31 December 2025. This must be published in a local newspaper or, if unavailable, in a newspaper of general circulation in Metro Manila or nearby areas. PDF scans of the original and published versions, along with the publisher’s certificate, must be submitted within specified timeframes.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-01-20•Jordan•Central Bank of Jordan
The Central Bank of Jordan issued Instructions No. 2/2026, establishing a regulatory framework for lending-based crowdfunding platforms. It outlines licensing requirements, governance and risk management standards, technical and operational criteria, and rules for contractual relationships. It also includes customer safeguards like data protection, disclosure obligations, conflict-of-interest controls, and anti-money laundering measures.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCrowdfunding
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2026-01-20•Belgium•National Bank of Belgium
The National Bank of Belgium has introduced an updated version of its online statistical database, NBB.Stat, accompanied by supporting documentation such as an FAQ and user manual.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-01-20•Belgium•National Bank of Belgium
The National Bank of Belgium has introduced an updated version of Extract for its Central Balance Sheet Office, allowing unlimited data extraction for a full accounting year. The previous version will be deactivated on 1 February 2026, with the annual subscription fee set at 500 EUR.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory reporting
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2026-01-20•Qatar•Ministry of Finance (Qatar)
Qatar’s Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with Julius Baer Chairman Sir Noel Quinn in Davos during the 2026 World Economic Forum to discuss financial, economic, and investment issues of mutual interest.
Other
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2026-01-20•Qatar•Ministry of Finance (Qatar)
Qatar's Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with Adebayo Ogunlesi, Chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners, in Switzerland during the World Economic Forum Davos 2026 to discuss financial, economic, and investment issues.
Other
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2026-01-20•Qatar•Ministry of Finance (Qatar)
Qatar's Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with SMBC Board Chairman Makoto Takashima at the World Economic Forum Davos 2026 to discuss financial, economic, and investment topics.
Other
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2026-01-20•Albania•Albania Financial Services Authority
The Albania Financial Services Authority is collaborating with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance to enhance Albania’s non-bank financial markets, focusing on capital market development. Recent discussions reviewed progress and outlined next steps for establishing a sustainable capital market. The cooperation covers IT, insurance, consumer protection, and financial education, aiming to expand financial instruments and promote bond issuance.
Policy & regulationCooperationCapacity buildingMarket development
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2026-01-20•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency released December 2025 statistics for pension funds, insurance, capital markets, and UCITS. Mandatory pension funds held EUR 26.5bn in net assets, with category B comprising 74.84% of members. The Zagreb Stock Exchange saw a 20.9% rise in the CROBEX index for 2025, with KONČAR d.d. as the most traded stock.
Data & statistics
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2026-01-20•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert regarding scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails linked to several banks, including The Bank of East Asia and Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS, email, or embedded hyperlinks and advised affected individuals to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-01-20•Malaysia (Labuan)•Labuan Financial Services Authority
The Labuan Financial Services Authority announced new appointments and reappointments to its membership, with Dato’ Zain Azhari bin Mazlan and Encik Mohamad Ali Iqbal bin Abdul Khalid joining for a two-year term starting 15 January 2026, and four existing members reappointed.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-20•United Kingdom•Prudential Regulation Authority
The Prudential Regulation Authority has issued final policy materials for the Strong and Simple simplified capital regime and additional liquidity simplifications for Small Domestic Deposit Takers and SDDT consolidation entities, finalising the near-final approach in PS20/25. The package includes final rules, updated supervisory and policy statements, SDDT-specific Pillar 2 and ICAAP/SREP methodologies, and finalised SDDT reporting templates, with only minor drafting and template clarifications and deletion of the interim capital regime statement of policy. Related amendments update guidance on the operation of the SDDT regime, capital and MREL buffers, Threshold Conditions, liquidity and funding supervision, and regulatory reporting.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-01-20•United Kingdom•Prudential Regulation Authority
The Prudential Regulation Authority has finalised rules and supervisory materials restating remaining UK assimilated Capital Requirements Regulation provisions into the PRA Rulebook, and final amendments to its policy on mapping external credit assessment institution ratings, effective 1 January 2027. The package, largely mirroring near-final proposals with minor changes to align with Basel 3.1 and updated default-related definitions, applies to PRA-authorised banks, building societies, PRA-designated investment firms and relevant holding companies. Related final policies on Basel 3.1 implementation, Pillar 2A methodology and the Strong and Simple regime for Small Domestic Deposit Takers were published in parallel.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-01-20•United Kingdom•Prudential Regulation Authority
The Prudential Regulation Authority has issued final policy retiring the refined methodology to Pillar 2A and updated Supervisory Statement 31/15 on the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process and the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process. The policy, unchanged from the near-final version in PS18/25, applies to all PRA-regulated firms and aligns implementation with the Basel 3.1 start date, from which the refined methodology will cease to apply and firms will be subject to the Basel 3.1 standardised approach to credit risk.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacy
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2026-01-20•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market's December 2025 digest reported a UAH 94.5 billion turnover in the organized market, mainly from government bonds, and a UAH 46.7 billion turnover outside the organized market, with significant activity in government bonds, investment certificates, and bills of exchange. Commodity exchange turnover was UAH 26.6 billion, with electricity trading as the main contributor.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-01-20•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has proposed a fully digital mechanism for registering non-public share issues to reduce costs and complexity for small and medium-sized enterprises. The process would shift initial registration to the Central Securities Depository without prior regulatory approval, aiming to cut processing time significantly and enhance accessibility to equity financing.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-01-20•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has scheduled a Commission meeting for 21 January 2026 at 12:00, with the agenda accessible online.
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2026-01-20•Malta•Central Bank of Malta
The President of Malta has appointed Ms. Rita Schembri as Deputy Governor Monetary Policy of the Central Bank of Malta for a five-year term starting 14 January 2026. Schembri previously led the Bank’s Economic Analysis Department and represented the Bank on the European Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-20•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
France's Financial Markets Authority (AMF) released findings from a SPOT inspection of compliance functions at four investment service providers, highlighting variability in compliance involvement, particularly in remuneration oversight where three firms lacked evidence of compliance advice. The AMF noted good practices like treating late training completion as a risk and poor practices such as inadequate compliance verification of sanctions, with a follow-up report planned.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCompliance
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2026-01-20•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury appointed Harriet Rees and Dr. Rohit Dhawan as AI Champions for Financial Services to support safe AI adoption, focusing on insurance, capital markets, retail investment, and asset management. They will engage with the industry and advise on AI growth opportunities. Reporting to the Economic Secretary, their roles began on 20 January 2026 and end on 30 September 2026, subject to extension.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsArtificial intelligence
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2026-01-20•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported on a meeting between Governor Anca Dragu and delegations from Moldova and Romania, emphasizing interinstitutional cooperation and infrastructure projects as key to Moldova’s European integration. The discussions highlighted infrastructure investment as crucial for regional connectivity, economic stability, and development, with a call for effective coordination among public institutions.
Policy & regulationCooperationDomestic cooperation
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2026-01-20•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova's December 2025 update reveals a 12.3% monthly increase in new loans, totaling MDL 7,785.0 million, with 79% in national currency and an average nominal rate of 9.09%. Corporate loans dominated, with non-financial commercial companies accounting for 87.5% of corporate borrowing, while household borrowing rose 9.6%, primarily for consumption and mortgages.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsMonetary data
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2026-01-20•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported a 38.6% increase in new term deposits for December 2025, totaling MDL 4,942.2 million, with local-currency deposits comprising 67.8% and foreign-currency deposits rising 76.5%. Average nominal rates increased to 5.16% for local-currency and 1.89% for foreign-currency deposits, with household deposits up 42.3% month on month and corporate deposits up 27.0%.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsMonetary data
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2026-01-20•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported increases in the monetary base and all main monetary aggregates for December 2025, with notable rises in bank deposits and claims on the economy. The broad monetary base reached MDL 87,029.7 million, while deposits in national currency and foreign currency also saw significant growth.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-01-20•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova reported that in 2025, cumulative cash withdrawals in the national currency totalled MDL 189.63 billion, exceeding cash receipts by MDL 5.96 billion. Cash receipts rose by 5.5% year-on-year to MDL 183.67 billion, with significant contributions from consumer goods sales and increased deposits into individuals' accounts.
Data & statisticsCurrency and cash management
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2026-01-20•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austrian Financial Market Authority released a video warning against "money mules" used to disguise illicit funds, linking them to organized crime and scams, and advising consumers to critically assess job offers and report suspicions. The video, part of a new series, is available in German on the FMA's Instagram and YouTube channels.
Financial literacy & educationFraud and scams
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2026-01-20•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade to establish a "premium services" commercial registry office at the FRA headquarters. This initiative aims to streamline company incorporation and status-update procedures for non-banking financial firms by centralizing key government services. The Internal Trade Development Authority will provide staff, technical support, and systems, enhancing data integration and confidentiality.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsDomestic cooperation
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2026-01-20•Europe•European Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a World Economic Forum address, outlined plans to reduce dependencies by enhancing the single market and capital markets, introducing an EU-wide corporate framework, and advancing the Savings and Investment Union. The Commission will propose a "28th regime" for a new "EU Inc." company structure, streamline cross-border business operations, and publish a European security strategy and an upgraded Arctic strategy later this year.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesGeopolitical risk
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2026-01-20•Europe•European Commission
European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis proposed EUR 90 billion in financial support to Ukraine for 2026-2027, emphasizing rapid adoption and international cooperation. Additionally, the Commission disbursed EUR 15.5 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to four Member States, with amendments endorsed for six others, and set a deadline for completing all agreed milestones by August.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsEconomic data and developments
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2026-01-20•Panama•Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama held a ceremony to honor former board member Rafael Guardia Pérez, unveiling a commemorative plaque designating the board meeting room in his name, with remarks highlighting his contributions to banking supervision.
OtherLeadership change and appointments
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2026-01-20•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senate Banking Committee members Elizabeth Warren and Richard Durbin have requested documents from Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FHFA Director Bill Pulte on alleged investigations of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Governor Lisa Cook, and efforts to influence Fed officials. The request includes communications from FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the DOJ, seeking details on discussions involving the White House and Treasury.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsOther
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2026-01-20•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance issued Resolution 14/2026, updating insurers' reporting of lawsuits and mediations under point 39.6.4 of the General Regulation of Insurance Activity. Changes include aligning reporting deadlines with financial statements, adding new data fields, and replacing the annex with a Technical Manual. The revised requirements apply from the 2025-4 reporting period.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-01-20•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance has expanded its Open Data Portal, enhancing public access to standardized information on the Argentine insurance market in compliance with Public Access to Information Law 27,275. New datasets include investments, credits, technical results, and financial results. The portal is being integrated with the National Public Data Portal to facilitate free use and redistribution.
Data & statisticsSupervisory dataFinancial and market indicators
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2026-01-20•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru reported that Peru's non-traditional exports grew 14.5% in the 12 months to November 2025, leading the region, with significant contributions from agricultural, textile, chemical, and metallurgical sectors. Total exports in November 2025 reached USD 8,663 million, a 10.1% increase year on year, driven by higher international prices for metals and other products.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-01-20•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy released updated statistics on Italy's balance of payments and international investment position, including data up to November 2025.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-01-20•Guinea•Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea said its third quarter 2025 survey pointed to broadly favorable but uneven business conditions, with turnover stable for 41.6% of respondents and higher for 27.3%. Banking activity remained firm, while services and construction were weaker. For the fourth quarter of 2025, 43.2% of respondents expect turnover to increase.
ResearchEconomic data and developments
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2026-01-20•Italy•Italian Securities Commission (Consob)
The Italian Securities Commission (Consob) reported a significant increase in Italian financial market activity in 2025, with total market capitalisation rising 28.8% to approximately EUR 1,077 billion and the market-cap-to-GDP ratio nearing 50%. Despite a decline in the number of listed companies, trading activity expanded across equities, government bonds, and derivatives, while mutual fund trading decreased.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-01-20•Austria•Austria Financial Market Authority
The Austria Financial Market Authority released a video in its "1 Minute – 1 Term" series explaining the use of "money mules" in concealing illegal money flows, warning that allowing others to use your bank account can lead to money laundering charges. The video highlights recruitment methods, the role of money mules in organized crime, and advises caution against sharing account details or transferring money for others.
Financial literacy & educationFraud and scams
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2026-01-20•New Zealand•Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced that Gurraj Singh Bhachu has been sentenced to nine months’ home detention for mortgage fraud involving false representations to obtain NZD 2,862,650 in loans. Bhachu is the second defendant sentenced in the SFO's investigation, which has charged six individuals for fraudulently obtaining over NZD 8.6 million in lending.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-01-20•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam marked its 15th anniversary with a Sunat Hajat prayer and other religious observances for the health of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, attended by board members and staff.
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2026-01-20•Honduras•Central Bank of Honduras
The Central Bank of Honduras has issued a redesigned HNL 200 banknote featuring Bertha Isabel Cáceres Flores, coinciding with the 25 January Women’s Day. The new note, which includes various security features and cultural motifs, will circulate alongside the 2021 design. Crane Currency Malta Limited produced 20 million notes, with a gradual rollout planned under the bank's monetary programme.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsOther
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2026-01-20•United States•The White House
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes through federally supported channels, prioritizing sales to individual owner-occupants. The Order mandates guidance to prevent federal program facilitation of such sales, introduces first-look policies, and requires reviews for anti-competitive practices, with the White House preparing legislative recommendations.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsOther