The Central Bank of Morocco held its key policy rate at 2.25% for the third quarterly decision of 2026, citing moderate medium-term inflation, stronger non-agricultural activity and high uncertainty. Inflation is forecast at 0.7% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027, while economic growth is expected to slow to 4.4% and 2.9%, respectively.
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority is consulting on tighter IPO rules that would require book building orders to reflect participants’ actual liquidity and become binding for payment. The proposals would strengthen underwriting obligations and require issuers to provide at least one year of forward looking financial information. If approved, the provisions will take effect on Nov. 2, 2026.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea held the 22nd regular meeting of the country’s Monetary Policy Committee.
The Reserve Bank of India has standardized commercial banks’ valuation of InvIT and REIT instruments with immediate effect. Quoted holdings follow existing quoted security rules, while unquoted units generally use disclosed net asset value and must be valued at INR 1 if required disclosures are not made or the units are classified as infrequently traded.
Central Bank of Nicaragua President Ovidio Reyes R. estimated first-half economic growth at 4.1%, within the bank’s 3.5% to 4.5% projection for 2026. Exports and construction led the expansion, while higher international oil prices and El Niño pose risks to inflation and primary production.
The Reserve Bank of India has standardized local area banks’ valuation of InvIT and REIT instruments with immediate effect. Quoted holdings follow existing quoted security rules, while unquoted units generally use disclosed net asset value and must be valued at INR 1 if required disclosures are not made or the units are classified as infrequently traded.
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Member Suzanne Smith has reviewed the first year of APRA’s Getting the balance right strategy. APRA has simplified requirements, reduced duplication and improved proportionality without compromising financial safety and stability.
The Reserve Bank of India has shortened specified foreign exchange periods from 15 months to nine months and from 18 months to 12 months, effective October 1, 2026. Authorised Dealers will handle legacy export, import and merchanting trade transactions that previously required central bank approval. Existing orders will continue to apply to exporters on the Caution List as of September 30, 2026 until their removal.
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit signed an agreement to expand information sharing between the Financial Intelligence Unit and the Superior Audit Office of the Federation. The agencies will combine audit and financial intelligence data to identify corruption, misuse of public funds and transactions involving illicit proceeds, supported by joint risk models, typologies and analysis.
The Kazakhstan Ministry of Finance has proposed terminology updates to its foreign funding database rules to align them with the Constitution and Digital Code. The editorial changes include replacing “foreigner” with “foreign citizen” and “information system” with “digital system,” without introducing substantive policy changes.
Payments Canada found that 26 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 24 lost money to fraud over the past year, twice the rate for the general population. Risky digital practices and targeted online scams contributed to their higher exposure. The Real-Time Rail is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026 with centralized fraud controls, including confirmation of payee.
The Kazakh regulator granted ICBC Almaty a universal banking license covering additional interbank operations, including loans, guarantees and sureties.
Angola’s direct insurance production grew 24.34% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, while claims costs rose 49.85%. The number of pension funds increased to 46, and complaints declined 11.45% to 317.
The Angola Insurance Authority published data on authorizations and registrations across the insurance, pension fund and insurance mediation sectors during the first half of 2026.
A European Central Bank working paper finds that securitisation amplifies monetary policy transmission, with a 1 percentage point rate increase associated with 6% to 10% lower lending flows from securitising banks over the following year. The effect mainly reflects reduced investor demand for synthetic securitisations and Significant Risk Transfers, and affected firms cannot fully replace the lost credit.
Bank of the Lao PDR and Standard Chartered discussed the macroeconomic outlook, monetary policy direction, reserve management and investment strategy.
The Philippines’ Department of Finance and Australia have launched an AUD 45 million, approximately PHP 2 billion, program to improve the business environment and support economic reforms. It will address regulatory barriers and business costs while helping advance clean energy, critical minerals and Luzon Economic Corridor projects.
The Central Bank of Brazil is consulting on accounting changes that would align Cosif more closely with IFRS 18 and standardize financial statement presentation. The proposal introduces five income and expense categories, mandatory income statement subtotals and disclosure requirements for management defined performance measures. The rules would apply to periods ending on or after Dec. 31, 2027, with early adoption permitted in 2027 half-year statements.
The National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Armenia signed a memorandum expanding cooperation and information sharing. It covers financial regulation and supervision, monetary policy, payments, securities markets, virtual asset service providers and financial technology.
The National Bank of Georgia reported talks with the People’s Bank of China, CIPS and major Chinese lenders on stronger correspondent banking, financial services and payment links. The meetings reviewed progress in CIPS cooperation, extending earlier efforts by Georgian banks to secure direct membership, while 10 Georgian commercial banks participated in CIFIT 2026 for the first time.
The Bank of England is consulting on 2026/27 supervisory fees for recognized payment systems and specified service providers, ranging from GBP 150,000 to GBP 760,000 under the existing cap. Full-year fees could rise to between GBP 200,000 and GBP 1.03 million if HM Treasury’s proposed GBP 1.7 million statutory cap is approved. A new third category will apply lower fees to less systemic systems, using the same three-tier ratio as other financial market infrastructures.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is using CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026 to highlight the need for stronger financial sector cyber resilience. Priorities include protecting information systems, detecting and preventing threats, improving incident response and developing practical cybersecurity skills.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic joined the first meeting of an interagency commission on information security and cybersecurity. The work covers threat assessment, rapid information sharing and stronger coordination to protect financial infrastructure and information systems.
The Central Bank of Poland reported that M3 money supply increased by PLN 23.2 billion in August 2026 to PLN 2,923.7 billion. Growth was driven mainly by a doubling in repurchase agreements and higher deposits and other claims of nonfinancial corporations and households.
The Financial Conduct Authority has finalized guidance allowing certain uncommitted facilities to support clean working capital statements, subject to availability assessments and prospectus disclosures. It is also consulting on comply or explain guidance for UK sustainability reporting rules applying from Jan. 1, 2027. The bulletin further clarifies issuers’ inside-information assessments and disclosure duties following cyber incidents.
The Bank of Greece reported a provisional travel services surplus of EUR 11.24 billion for January to July 2026, with receipts rising 12% as inbound traveller numbers increased 8.6%. In July, receipts grew 7.2% despite a 3.1% fall in traveller flows, driven by a 10% increase in average expenditure per trip.
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council held the base rate at 5.50% in September, with the overnight deposit and collateralised loan rates remaining at 4.50% and 6.50%, respectively. It lowered the medium-term inflation target to 2.5% from 1 January 2028, retaining a symmetric ±1 percentage point tolerance band, and reiterated a cautious, data-dependent policy stance.
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye reported that 23 people were detained and an arrest warrant was issued for another following its investigation of AcnTurk Sigorta AŞ. The case concerns suspected financial and insurance offenses identified after the agency revoked all of the insurer’s authorizations.
The European Central Bank published the European System of Central Banks’ proposals to strengthen MiCAR, particularly for stablecoins and crypto-asset service providers. The response favors maturity-based liquidity requirements, tighter safeguards for third-country stablecoin schemes, EU level supervision by the European Securities and Markets Authority and risk-sensitive capital rules. It also calls for EU regulation of crypto lending and staking and harmonised legal treatment of tokenised assets.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock highlighted persistent excess demand, elevated oil prices and the prolonged Middle East conflict as upside inflation risks ahead of the next policy meeting. She gave no interest rate guidance but said policy must contain second round effects and keep inflation expectations anchored. Unemployment between 4.5% and 5% would probably ease labor market pressure, while artificial intelligence investment is adding to demand before producing clear productivity gains.
Reserve Bank of Australia Monetary Policy Board member Iain Ross AO assessed a wage-price spiral as unlikely, citing current wage-setting constraints, staggered enterprise agreement renewals and better-anchored inflation expectations. Recent inflation outpaced wage growth, while the central bank forecasts moderating labor costs and inflation returning to the midpoint of its target range in early 2028.
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance clarified that municipal infrastructure projects should be assessed for state aid at the owner or developer, operator and final-user levels. Each project requires an individual assessment, and the relevant state aid framework applies where support for economic activity meets all state aid criteria.
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative reviewed seven years of the Principles for Responsible Banking, whose 350-plus signatories represent approximately USD 99 trillion in banking assets. Cited MSCI research indicates that signatories outperform non-signatories on sustainability leadership, related financial products and environmental credit risk policies.
The World Bank recommends raising Bangkok’s productivity while developing selected secondary cities with complementary economic roles. Its report calls for coordinated infrastructure, land use, resilience and financing measures as Thailand seeks annual GDP per capita growth of about 5.4% over the coming decade to reach high-income status by 2037.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned that consumers are being pressured or misled into fee charging debt solutions that may be unsuitable. Consumers should seek free advice, verify firms through the FCA Firm Checker and treat pressure tactics, coached answers, undisclosed free alternatives and unclear identities as red flags.
The European Fund and Asset Management Association reported that worldwide investment fund assets rose 10% to EUR 89.7 trillion in the second quarter of 2026. Long-term fund inflows increased to EUR 708 billion, driven mainly by bond funds, while exchange-traded funds attracted EUR 562 billion and money market funds drew EUR 178 billion.
The European Banking Federation supports harmonized EU suspicious activity reporting but says AMLA’s proposed data set is disproportionate and may exceed information that obliged entities can collect. It calls for narrower risk based requirements, groupwide reporting options and an implementation framework that avoids duplicate or dual reporting.
The European Banking Federation urged lawmakers to reject proposed new EU legislation on psychosocial workplace risks ahead of the European Parliament’s Oct. 5 vote, favoring stronger enforcement and practical implementation of existing occupational safety and health rules.
Angola's Ministry of Finance reported the listing of Banco BAI's sustainable bonds, the first sustainable instrument issued in the country's capital market. The offering raised AOA 57.5 billion and attracted demand equal to 113.35% of the initial amount, prompting the placement of an additional 750,000 bonds.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development finds that development banks and development finance institutions mobilise more than 90% of private finance through development finance, but mobilisation remains peripheral and below investment needs. It calls for clearer mandates and targets, wider use of risk-sharing and asset-distribution models, and staff incentives and capabilities aligned with mobilisation.
The Central Bank of Oman and its partners have launched a national fintech strategy and a centralized portal for firms seeking to enter the Omani market. The strategy focuses on proportionate regulation, financial inclusion, infrastructure and investment, while the gateway will clarify requirements and streamline initial engagement without changing regulators’ independent decision-making powers.
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority rejected Bitfinity Ltd.’s virtual asset service provider licence application because it was incomplete and the application fee was unpaid. Bitfinity, trading as BitexBit, remains unauthorized, and the authority is pursuing enforcement over its continued illegal operations.
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority deregistered Dominic Morgan under the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015 with effect from Sept. 22, 2026.
The European Commission reported substantial agreement between the EU and the Philippines in negotiations for a free trade agreement aimed at deepening economic ties.
The European Central Bank finds that strong earnings expectations and compressed risk premia have supported US equities and limited their sensitivity to adverse shocks during the AI boom. Widening risk differentiation among technology companies and historically high market concentration increase the risk that weakness in a few large AI related stocks could trigger broader declines.
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan plans to establish a center for insurance training, examinations, certification and research under the Insurance Payments Guarantee Fund. It would set national competency requirements for key professional roles, with certification initially voluntary but potentially becoming mandatory for certain activities.
Central Bank of Malta Governor Alexander Demarco joined informal ECOFIN discussions on European financing opportunities, the green transition and funding for emerging companies. He also attended a Central Bank of Ireland conference on technological innovation, trust and financial system resilience.
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that the average rate on new loans from five major domestic banks increased by 0.020 percentage points to 2.187% in August. Rates rose in all categories except capital expenditure loans.
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported net Taipei foreign exchange turnover of USD 1.0444 trillion in August 2026, averaging USD 49.7 billion a day. Interbank transactions accounted for 64.3% of activity, while foreign exchange swaps and spot trades represented 50.3% and 44% of total volume, respectively.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan will release its next interest rate corridor decision at 11 a.m. on September 23, 2026.
Bank of Korea analysis finds that connector countries such as Vietnam are preserving global trade links by bridging U.S. markets and China centered production networks. ASEAN routes now carry a larger share of Korean value added to U.S. demand, while Korea’s links to Chinese demand remain substantial. The note calls for supply chain diversification to manage exposure to U.S. trade measures and disruptions in third countries.
The National Bank of Georgia and senior J.P. Morgan executives discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation, as well as regional macroeconomic and financial sector trends. The meeting followed their jointly organized regional central bank governors’ roundtable, the first of its kind in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Hyoung-il ordered a comprehensive reassessment of risks across South Korea’s real economy and property, financial and foreign exchange markets. He prioritized preemptive responses, stronger macroeconomic analysis, price stability and measures to spread the benefits of recovery while reducing polarization.
The Central Bank of Oman has launched a National FinTech Strategy and the Oman FinTech Gate with the Financial Services Authority and the Ministry of Finance’s Estidama program. The strategy establishes a coordinated roadmap for regulation, investment and ecosystem development, while the Gate gives FinTech firms and entrepreneurs a central pathway into the Omani market. Regulatory decisions remain with the relevant independent authorities.
The National Bank of Serbia has introduced a deep link standard that allows instant transfers to be initiated through third-party applications and completed securely in mobile banking apps. Viber is the first adopter, enabling users of its PayChat chatbot to request or send funds using a mobile phone number.
Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni presented CSD investorConnect as a direct digital channel for investors to access information and engage with their securities holdings. He formally launched the platform and called for continued innovation backed by strong security, resilience and investor protection.
The Central Bank of Cyprus reviews the foreclosure framework, borrower protections and its role in managing nonperforming loans and maintaining financial stability, alongside data on the application and outcomes of foreclosure procedures.
The National Bank of Ukraine is broadcasting the second day of its annual research conference on central bank resilience, credibility and innovation. Speakers include senior officials from the Oesterreichische Nationalbank, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank.
Bank Indonesia reported that QRIS Cross-Border received the 50-in-5 Awards 2026 for collaboration on interoperable digital payment infrastructure. Through July 2026, partner-country users made 21 million transactions in Indonesia worth IDR 5.90 trillion, compared with 4.67 million transactions worth IDR 1.73 trillion by Indonesians abroad. The central bank plans to extend the network to additional partner countries.
Bank Indonesia’s QRIS Cross-Border initiative received the 50-in-5 Awards 2026 collaboration award for connecting national payment systems through interoperable standards. Cross-border transactions into Indonesia reached 21 million and IDR 5.90 trillion from implementation in 2022 through July 2026. Bank Indonesia plans further expansion to countries with strong trade, tourism and mobility links.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned the public about fraudulent banking websites, fake login screens, phishing emails and other scams. Customers should not follow embedded banking links or disclose passwords or one-time passwords, and affected individuals should contact their bank and the police.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned that fpshkpay.life and hkmerchant.wiki fraudulently impersonate Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited. The sites seek personal and banking information through false FPS support, refund, reward and virtual wallet services, with one also directing users to fraudsters on WhatsApp.
The Austrian National Bank and the University of Vienna will hold a dialogue on Sept. 24 on the euro’s future amid digital and geopolitical change. The discussion will cover the digital euro, stablecoins, financial stability and the evolving roles of central and commercial banks.
The Austrian Financial Market Authority has gained trusted flagger status under the EU Digital Services Act for illegal online financial services. Platforms must prioritize its reports of content involving fake brokers, fraudulent investments and unauthorized crypto trading, although removal decisions remain with the platforms.
The South African Reserve Bank reported a further 0.9% decline in the composite leading business cycle indicator in July 2026, with weaker real M1 growth and fewer approved residential building plans the main drags. The coincident indicator fell 0.1% in June, while the lagging indicator increased 0.2%.
The Swiss National Bank reported a CHF 24 billion current account surplus for Q2 2026, up CHF 13 billion from a year earlier, mainly due to stronger goods trade. The net international investment position increased CHF 22 billion from the previous quarter to CHF 986 billion, largely as stock market gains lifted both assets and liabilities. The figures include revisions dating back to 2023.
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures has issued final technology and communications guidance covering nature-related assessment, management and disclosure across the sector’s value chain. An accompanying LEAP use case shows how companies and financial institutions can evaluate water risks from semiconductor manufacturing and datacentre infrastructure, including exposures linked to artificial intelligence growth.
European Central Bank Executive Board member Philip R. Lane said a second wave of oil and gas price increases is likely to keep inflation higher for longer, with a return toward the ECB’s target beginning from mid-2027. Economic growth should remain modest if the shock does not intensify, while government spending provides temporary support.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore found that the financial system retains strong capital, liquidity and debt-servicing buffers despite higher global financing costs and risks from geopolitical tensions and an artificial intelligence related downturn. MAS will keep the countercyclical capital buffer at 0% for 2027, while stress tests showed banks and insurers remaining above capital requirements and most funds able to meet severe redemptions.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission Commissioner Simone Constant warned that private credit governance, controls and underwriting have not kept pace with rapid growth, with stress emerging in property-linked exposures. ASIC expects all participants to assess and improve their practices against its 10 principles, including realistic valuations, stronger liquidity and conflict management, and clearer disclosure. Multiple investigations and active surveillance are underway, with findings due in the coming months.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has imposed 21 day interim stop orders on three Remara Cash Management Fund products over deficient target market determinations. ASIC raised concerns about permitted portfolio allocations, capital preservation claims, access timeframes and a low risk rating for products that are not capital protected or guaranteed.
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan has warned that fraudulent investment platforms are using imitation websites, social media advertisements and AI-altered content to solicit money and confidential data. Consumers should verify firms’ licenses and offers through official sources, avoid unofficial applications and never disclose payment details, passwords or SMS codes.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission has detailed the KRW 600 billion second Public Participation Growth Fund, which will be sold from September 30 through 10 banks and 14 securities firms. Half of the offering will initially be reserved for lower-income investors, while previous subscribers are excluded. The five-year, high-risk fund offers tax benefits through dedicated accounts but does not guarantee principal and may have limited secondary-market liquidity.
The Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Finance discussed deeper cooperation with Citibank on international settlements, investment and access to international financial infrastructure.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan discussed capital market development, renminbi internationalization, financial infrastructure and mutual market access with China International Capital Corporation in Beijing. He encouraged the firm to deepen its participation in Hong Kong's markets and expand its international business, particularly in Belt and Road countries.
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has begun preparations for its statutory 2027 independent review and is working with regulators on its scope, governance and reviewer appointment. The review will assess its performance and consider operational and service improvements following changes to its jurisdiction, membership and rules.
The Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Finance discussed international settlements, investment cooperation and greater access for Kyrgyz banks to international financial infrastructure with Citibank.
Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Finance and Citibank discussed expanding financial and banking cooperation, including international settlements, investment and Kyrgyz banks’ access to global financial infrastructure.
Kyrgyzstan’s president reviewed StoneX Group’s international market operations and met a delegation led by CEO Philip Smith.
Bank of the Lao P.D.R. and Standard Chartered discussed macroeconomic conditions, monetary policy direction, reserve management and investment.
The New Zealand Treasury has published an independent review finding that the Reserve Bank’s initial COVID-19 response was appropriate but monetary stimulus was excessive and withdrawn too late. The review links the resulting overheating and 7.3% inflation peak to framework weaknesses, including reliance on medium term forecasts, insufficient scenario analysis and inadequate focus on real interest rates. It recommends a more systematic policy strategy, stronger analytical safeguards and regular readiness testing for alternative monetary tools.
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service reported that domestic banks’ won-denominated loan delinquency rate rose to 0.63% in July 2026, from 0.56% in June. Business loan delinquencies increased to 0.78%, while the household loan rate edged up to 0.42%.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman said the economic recovery is continuing but remains uneven, with stronger conditions in parts of the South Island. Persistent increases in global oil prices could raise inflation above the September forecast in the near term, and the Reserve Bank will review incoming data before its October decision.
Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren and six other senior Senate Democrats urged President Donald Trump to tighten controls on China’s access to advanced chips and manufacturing equipment. Ahead of a state visit involving Chinese President Xi Jinping, they also called for continued support for Taiwan and pressure on Beijing over its reported assistance to Russia and Iran.
The U.S. Department of Justice secured a guilty plea from Nigerian national Olamide Shanu for conspiracy to commit money laundering in international sextortion and romance fraud schemes. The schemes targeted approximately 150 American victims and generated more than USD 2.5 million for Shanu. He faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing on Dec. 15.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reviewed substantial progress toward mandatory Treasury clearing, with daily FICC-cleared volumes about 165% above pre-proposal levels. It is considering tailored relief for certain non-U.S. and inter-affiliate repo activity while seeking further detail on possible volume caps. The SEC does not currently plan to extend the Dec. 31, 2026, cash-market or June 30, 2027, repo deadlines.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued guidance limiting when designated contract markets may list “mention market” contracts tied to an individual’s words, appearances or interactions. Exchanges must address the products’ heightened manipulation risks and provide complete, contract-specific analysis in Part 40 submissions.
The US Federal Reserve Board approved BancFirst Corporation’s acquisition of Spirit BankCorp and SpiritBank, including the operation of branches at SpiritBank’s existing locations.
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter said inflation risks remain tilted to the upside and another cash rate increase may be needed if those risks materialize. Slower growth and a housing downturn supported the August decision to hold rates, while household finances show no systemic signs of distress.
Peru's Securities Market Superintendency has opened admissions for its in-person securities market specialization program running from January through March 2027. Eligible advanced students and recent graduates may apply until Nov. 1, 2026, for training covering capital markets, investment management, financial technology, sustainability and professional standards.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has appointed Kirsten Simon as vice president in Risk and Compliance. She will lead the Federal Reserve System’s data privacy program and the Bank’s Records and Information Management team.
Hanzo van Beusekom of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets called for unified European action as financial markets undergo rapid change. His speech focused on resilience, artificial intelligence and five conditions for successful centralized supervision in Europe.
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee examined proposals to tailor regulation for smaller, lower-risk community banks and support new bank formation. The Main Street Capital Access Act would raise and periodically adjust certain regulatory thresholds, while allowing supervised capital phase-ins for new banks. Witnesses argued that existing compliance burdens increase credit and housing costs and contribute to bank consolidation.
The Bank of Cape Verde has begun visits to all six authorized and supervised microfinance institutions. The program will assess their operations and gather input to improve supervision and the regulatory framework.
Mexico’s CONDUSEF and the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants have signed an agreement to expand financial education through professional and business networks. They will distribute educational materials and provide training on financial decisions, fraud prevention and consumer rights.
The Central Bank of Paraguay’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously held the monetary policy rate at 5.50%, maintaining a neutral stance amid low inflation and resilient economic activity. It projects 2026 growth of 4.5% and year-end inflation of 3.3%, converging to the 3.5% target, while monitoring heightened external risks.
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance has introduced enhanced primary residence protection under the Out of Court Debt Settlement Mechanism. Borrowers may obtain a settlement based only on the home’s value in exchange for liquidating other property, while compliant borrowers are protected from enforcement against the primary residence.
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency awarded its pension education certification to The Butcher Shop Distrito Gastronómico, the first gastronomic products retailer to receive it. The designation requires more than 70% of employees to complete education on the pension system and related financial benefits.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas lowered its 2026 Texas employment growth forecast to 1.2 percent, largely because of first-quarter benchmark revisions. The forecast implies 173,600 additional jobs and employment of 14.5 million by December, while the statewide unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent in August.
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization reported more than CAD 16.2 million in sanctions and fines for 2026, with 16 suspensions and 10 permanent bars. It also introduced an exam-based proficiency regime, revised guidance for non-tailored advice and launched the InnovateSafe regulatory sandbox. Its Strategic Plan has been extended by one year while the board searches for a successor to President and CEO Andrew Kriegler.