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2026-10-13•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission reported improved IPO sponsor capacity and lower principal workloads, even as the active listing pipeline expanded substantially. Persistent application deficiencies and suspected arrangements to inflate demand prompted the regulator to require stronger inquiries, escalation and reporting, with unresolved suspicious orders to be rejected.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket abuseSecurities offerings and listingsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-13•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority allotted HKD 90.15 billion of Exchange Fund Bills at average yields of 2.82% and 3.15%. It also scheduled HKD 84.15 billion of 91-day, 182-day and 364-day bill tenders for Oct. 20.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMarket development
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2026-10-13•Luxembourg•Ministry of Finance (Luxembourg)
Luxembourg Finance Minister Gilles Roth signed an agreement with his Vietnamese counterpart to deepen cooperation between the countries’ financial centers, including on innovation, expertise sharing and talent development. Separate talks covered capital markets, digital and sustainable finance, and links with Vietnam’s planned international financial center.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeFintech and insurtech
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2026-10-13•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission reported the provisional closure of three Montenegro accession chapters covering economic and monetary policy, statistics, and social policy and employment. Montenegro has now provisionally closed 21 of 33 chapters, subject to continued monitoring and an overall accession agreement.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-13•Albania•Ministry of Finance (Albania)
Albania's Ministry of Finance set retail price caps of ALL 219 per liter for diesel and ALL 196 for gasoline, with wholesale caps of ALL 207 and ALL 184. The ceilings apply to all wholesale and retail operators from 2 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2026, until further notice.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-13•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Supervisory Authorities have set their 2027 joint priorities, led by DORA oversight, cyber preparedness, AI and tokenisation, sustainable finance and securitisation. Planned work includes examinations of critical ICT providers, major incident reporting, cross-sectoral risk updates and technical measures linked to EU regulatory reforms. The programme will also seek to simplify requirements and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCyber resilienceSecuritizationArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspended three exchange bureau licenses for regulatory violations, with the suspensions running for specified periods between Oct. 10 and Oct. 27, 2026.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsCompliance
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2026-10-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is consulting on changes to minimum charter and regulatory capital requirements for commercial banks with foreign branches. The proposal seeks to mitigate risks from overseas branch activity and implement the legal framework established by a presidential decree.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic authorized the establishment of Open Joint Stock Company Post Bank.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMarket development
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2026-10-13•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan licensed Mastercard Middle East Africa FZ-LLC to operate the Mastercard payment system and invalidated Mastercard Europa SA’s previous operator license.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-13•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan and other government representatives discussed investment, financial access, green finance and digital services with the World Bank. The talks also covered continued financial and private sector cooperation and the 2026–2032 country partnership program.
Policy & regulationCooperationSME financingClimate risk and sustainable financeFintech and insurtech
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2026-10-13•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has permanently removed AAA Regent Consultants Limited from its licensed persons register after the company waived its authorization to provide administrative services effective July 17, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCompliance
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2026-10-13•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission permanently removed Scivias Trust Management Limited from its licensed persons register after its authorization lapsed on May 27, 2025, following the company’s express waiver.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCompliance
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2026-10-13•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine reviewed its work to integrate the country’s capital markets into European and global regulatory frameworks. Its 2026 IOSCO memorandum enables direct cross-border information sharing for market misconduct investigations. Other priorities include EU rule alignment, OECD corporate governance work, sustainable finance and MONEYVAL assessments.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperationCorporate governanceAML and CFT
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2026-10-13•Luxembourg•Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances
Luxembourg’s 2026 assessment identifies low-value, cross-border transactions by lone actors and small cells as the main terrorist financing threat, while large international flows remain theoretical. Retail and online banks, payment and e-money institutions, and virtual asset service providers retain medium residual risk. Domestic fiducies, foreign trusts and certain internationally active nonprofit associations are assessed as high residual risk.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAML and CFTCrowdfundingBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-13•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank reported that annual inflation rose to 2.5% in September, mainly because elevated fuel prices contributed more than 1 percentage point to the headline rate. Core inflation edged up to 3.1%. Inflation is expected to remain between 2% and 3% through year-end before temporarily exceeding 3% in early 2027.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-13•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy updated its international tourism statistics with data through July 2026.
Data & statisticsData management
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2026-10-13•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority will focus 2026 reporting reviews on geopolitical and restructuring issues under IFRS, connected and material sustainability disclosures, and digital filing errors in statements of changes in equity. Issuers should provide entity-specific disclosures and maintain consistency across financial, sustainability and alternative performance reporting. ESMA also published seven IFRS and alternative performance measure enforcement decisions.
EnforcementEnforcement frameworkAccounting and financial reportingDisclosuresClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-13•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Bank of Central African States reported annual average CEMAC inflation of 1.4% in June 2026, while year over year inflation rose to 2.3% and was projected to reach 3.5% in September. Energy, food and freight pressures are increasing, but annual average inflation is expected to remain below the 3% community threshold over the medium term. The bank recommended targeted subsidy reform and greater regional investment and coordination in fuel supply.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-13•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic reported that CEMAC economic activity grew 5.9% year over year in the second quarter of 2026 and forecast growth of 8.5% in the third quarter. Private sector activity, commodities and infrastructure projects are expected to support the acceleration, while energy, logistics and fiscal constraints remain drags.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-10-13•Finland•Bank of Finland
Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn will attend the joint IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meeting in Bangkok on Oct. 16, 2026, as Finland’s representative on the IMF Board of Governors.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-13•Norway•Norwegian Finanstilsynet
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway reported 6,861,007 active debt collection cases at the end of the first half of 2026, up 5.4% year over year, with consumer debt cases rising 4.1% and cases involving terminated residential mortgages increasing 12%.
Data & statisticsConsumer and investor protectionClaims management
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2026-10-13•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority’s 2025 annual report reviews financial market developments, regulatory changes and initiatives to broaden financing mechanisms.
OtherActivity and performance reportingRegulatory reportingMarket development
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2026-10-13•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission emphasized the role of compliance in strengthening market integrity, transparency and investor confidence at Standard Bank Angola’s Compliance Awareness Week 2026. Executive Director Herlânder Diogo linked effective compliance to risk management, regulatory adherence and accountable conduct.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplianceFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-13•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission announced the initiation of dissolution and liquidation proceedings for the Equine Capital Partners Fixed Income Value Fund, which will remain registered as under liquidation until the process is completed.
SupervisionInterventionsRegulatory reportingDisclosures
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2026-10-13•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed the dissolution and voluntary liquidation of the EXCELSIOR investment compartment following the total redemption of its units.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-13•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia and Estonia’s Ministry of Finance are attending the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, focused on sovereign debt, financial stability, trade tensions, artificial intelligence and Ukraine funding. Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi will represent the Nordic-Baltic Constituency in discussions covering development, private-sector financing and renewable energy.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskArtificial intelligenceClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-13•Eswatini•Central Bank of Eswatini
The Central Bank of Eswatini reported that private sector credit fell 1.4% month on month to SZL 23.5 billion in August, despite 10.5% annual growth. Broad money and liquid assets increased, while provisional reserves reached SZL 10.8 billion and import cover rose to 2.5 months in September. The discount rate and prime lending rate increased by 25 basis points to 7% and 10.5%, respectively.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskLiquidity riskLending
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2026-10-13•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has begun live testing of the central securities lending system with market infrastructure providers and licensed brokerages ahead of the formal short selling launch. The system will connect brokers and the central depository in real time, display lending offers and document transactions, subject to a 40% free float lending cap and a 2% borrower limit.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructureFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket development
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2026-10-13•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
Egypt’s remittance inflows reached a record USD 33.9 billion in January-August 2026, up 27.2% from the same period in 2025, while August inflows rose 21.7% to USD 4.2 billion.
Data & statisticsCross-border payments
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2026-10-13•Egypt•Ministry of Finance (Egypt)
Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk discussed deeper cooperation with Africa Finance Corporation to mobilize private capital for Egyptian projects. The parties intend to identify priority economic activities and seek financing from a broader range of investors on more competitive terms.
Policy & regulationCooperationSME financingFinancial inclusionLending
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2026-10-13•Global•ISDA
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association urged US regulators to revise capital rules before Treasury clearing begins at the end of 2026. It said the proposed cross-product netting methodology could impose excessive capital on well-hedged Treasury cash, repo and futures portfolios, undermining cross-margining and client clearing. ISDA also called for risk-sensitive treatment of derivatives and securities financing transactions across jurisdictions.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCapital adequacyCredit riskRisk management
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2026-10-13•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority said challenges to its partially suspended motor finance compensation scheme will be heard from Feb. 16 to 26, 2027. Lenders must keep preparing for the scheme while ensuring they can return to normal complaint handling if it is quashed. Compensation calculations and payments are not required while the legal process continues.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-10-13•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The UK Financial Conduct Authority secured guilty pleas from two former financial advice firm employees after four clients lost GBP 2 million through fraud. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 10, 2026, and the FCA will seek to confiscate any financial benefit obtained by Kerry Nelson.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsAML and CFTConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-13•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority registered Fajr Fawaz Yousef Al-Nashit as an auditor. The registration lasts three years from issuance of the certificate, subject to payment of the prescribed fee.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsAuditing
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2026-10-13•Oman•Oman Financial Services Authority
The Oman Financial Services Authority has warned accounting and auditing firms not to assign professional work to individuals who are not registered employees. Firms must correct noncompliant arrangements and ensure effective supervision, while proven violations may trigger legal action and other liabilities.
SupervisionAlertsAuditingAccounting and financial reportingCompliance
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2026-10-13•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has approved the establishment and public offering of the Ahli International Income Fund, with variable capital ranging from KWD 2 million to KWD 300 million. The fund will initially receive a three-month temporary license and may obtain a three-year license after meeting its minimum capital and registration requirements.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-10-13•Seychelles•Seychelles Financial Services Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority has not identified any Seychelles company registered as Ascent General Insurance Company or AGI. The entity is not authorized to provide insurance or other licensable financial services in or from Seychelles, and the public should exercise caution.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-13•Seychelles•Ministry of Finance National Planning and Trade (Seychelles)
Seychelles Finance Minister Pierre Laporte is attending the 2026 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok from Oct. 12 to 18. His first engagement was a flagship panel on using artificial intelligence to support jobs and development.
OtherArtificial intelligenceESG
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2026-10-13•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Basel Committee rated Australia, Japan, Korea and Switzerland compliant with its leverage ratio framework, while Canada and the United Kingdom were assessed as largely compliant. The reports complete the first round of multi-jurisdictional leverage ratio assessments under the Regulatory Consistency Assessment Programme.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsCapital adequacyMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-13•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission found that EU job quality improved over the past decade, although substantial differences persist across countries, sectors and occupations. Lower quality jobs often face greater labor shortages, while artificial intelligence presents both productivity opportunities and risks to entry level work and skills development. The Commission plans to present the Quality Jobs Act later in 2026.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-13•Global•Network for Greening the Financial System
The Network for Greening the Financial System has reviewed 35 initiatives and six case studies showing that central banks and supervisors are operationalizing nature-related financial risk assessment. Water-related risks, sectoral concentrations and supply-chain effects feature prominently, while credit risk is the most developed financial channel. Better data, scenarios, modelling and stress-testing frameworks remain priorities.
ResearchNature-related riskClimate risk and sustainable financeStress testing
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2026-10-13•Global•Network for Greening the Financial System
The Network for Greening the Financial System identified human rights law, litigation and water regulation as key channels through which water scarcity can create financial risk. Project challenges and stronger enforcement may cause delays, higher costs, losses and stranded assets, while poorly designed regulatory simplification could increase physical and transition risks. The report calls on central banks, supervisors and financial institutions to identify, assess and monitor these exposures.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationNature-related riskClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-10-13•United Arab Emirates•Dubai International Financial Centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre marked Natixis’s 20 years of corporate and investment banking and asset management operations in the center. Natixis is expanding its regional franchise, including through a unified Asia Pacific and Middle East platform established in 2026.
OtherMarket developmentCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-13•Kazakhstan•Ministry of Finance (Kazakhstan)
The Kazakhstan Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the rules for preparing, submitting and reviewing budget requests. The draft would align the rules with emergency state budget provisions and related legislative changes.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-13•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan approved online applications for Bank of Panhsin digital foreign currency deposit accounts and authorized DBS Bank Taiwan to offer principal protected callable structured products linked to foreign currency principals.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reportingPayments and payment systemsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-10-13•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has strengthened banks’ credit risk, provisioning and borrower assessment requirements from Nov. 9, 2026. The changes cover behavioral model lending, asset classification, installment sellers’ credit obligation data and guarantees in consumer lending.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskAsset qualityLending
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2026-10-13•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has opened a permanent cooperation channel with South Gyeongsang Province to provide tailored support for regional exporters. The initiative addresses access to export finance, overseas certification and skilled workers, supported by finance consultations and an Oct. 22 technical regulation and certification session for shipbuilding and machinery companies.
Policy & regulationCooperationSME financingLendingCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-13•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova is discussing a proposed three-year, nonfinancial IMF Policy Coordination Instrument alongside monetary policy, inflation and financial stability at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings. Talks also cover the 2025 financial sector assessment recommendations, central bank independence, digital finance and EU-aligned reforms under Moldova’s 2025-2027 Growth Plan.
Policy & regulationCooperationMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-13•Cyprus•Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission announced the initiation of dissolution and liquidation proceedings for Navigium Capital RAIF, which will remain registered as under liquidation until the process and required filings are completed.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reportingDisclosures
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2026-10-13•Türkiye•Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye requires successful assistant insurance expert candidates to submit appointment documents in person by October 21, 2026. False declarations will invalidate the examination and prevent or cancel an appointment.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentFitness and proprietyLeadership change and appointments
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2026-10-13•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission suspended Baicha shares and restricted dealings in up to HKD 4.66 billion of assets linked to two suspected IPO rigging syndicates. The investigation covers alleged schemes involving the Baicha, Cloudbreak Pharma and Tianju Dihe IPOs that may have channelled proceeds back to major placees or connected parties.
SupervisionInterventionsMarket abuse
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2026-10-13•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank has published monthly historical data for its Index of Commodity Prices for South Africa. The dataset includes U.S. dollar and rand measures, as well as indices excluding gold and platinum group metals, with 2015 set at 100.
Data & statisticsFinancial benchmarksData management
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2026-10-13•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority will let insurers use approved standard property and liability policy forms after prior notice, without separate company-level approval. Insurers must follow the forms exactly, and any amendment still requires approval. Personal insurance and fund accumulation policies are excluded.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsComplianceConsumer and investor protectionMarket development
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2026-10-13•Kazakhstan•Ministry of Finance (Kazakhstan)
Kazakhstan’s finance, digital development and health ministries have proposed extending the Qalqan digital health financing pilot through Dec. 31, 2028, while aligning its terminology with the Constitution and Digital Code. Procurement and payment through Qalqan will end in 2026, followed by two years of monitoring, planning, tariff setting, volume allocation and rating assessments.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsFintech and insurtechArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-13•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has proposed easing foreign exchange controls to support won internationalization. The changes would shift several bank borrowing and won securities transactions to post-reporting, raise key won transaction thresholds to KRW 50 billion and expand cash pooling to include won with a USD 100 million ceiling. Implementation is planned by the end of 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and marketsRegulatory reportingMarket development
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2026-10-13•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Chairman Dr Kelvin Wong called for investor education to strengthen decision making against increasingly convincing digital fraud. He urged investors to practise financial literacy, pause before acting and question investment offers, while emphasizing shared responsibility across regulators, financial institutions, market practitioners and technology platforms.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scamsArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-13•Finland•Finanssivalvonta
The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority identified shortcomings in banks’ collateral eligibility checks, cover pool and bond register controls, and governance of mortgage credit bank operations. It will send individual supervisory letters and require affected banks to remediate the deficiencies.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAsset qualityCorporate governanceRisk management
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2026-10-13•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan and senior IMF officials discussed priorities for continued monetary, banking and financial sector reform during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings. Topics included foreign exchange markets, reserves, supervision, systemic risk, digitalization and cybersecurity, alongside further IMF technical and advisory support.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskForeign exchange policy and marketsCyber resilience
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2026-10-13•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic imposed a KGS 55,000 fine on one payment organization for breaches of legal and regulatory requirements.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsPayments and payment systemsCompliance
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2026-10-13•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed transferring administration of the Philippine Green Equity Label to the Philippine Stock Exchange, including oversight of external reviewers. The transition period for taxonomy alignment would run until year-end without penalties, while full alignment would become mandatory from fiscal year 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsGreen taxonomyESG
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2026-10-13•Global•Islamic Financial Services Board
The Islamic Financial Services Board and the Islamic Development Bank Group have formalized a multi-year framework linking prudential standards with technical assistance and development financing. The partnership will support implementation capacity in member countries, research emerging risks and opportunities, and disseminate best practices in Islamic finance.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial inclusionPrudential risksClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-13•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator has expanded mortgage refinancing eligibility for socially vulnerable borrowers and extended additional assistance to Sept. 1, 2027. Eligible borrowers must have a sole residence, more than 180 days of arrears, outstanding principal of no more than KZT 50 million and insufficient income to meet existing loan terms. The support will be financed by recycling repayments from previously refinanced loans rather than through new state funding.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLendingFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-13•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission finalized a two-year deferral of residential PF equity ratio rules, with a 5% threshold starting in 2029 and rising to 20% from 2032. Nonresidential projects remain subject to the rules from 2027. Total PF exposure fell to KRW 168.8 trillion, while PF loans rose to KRW 115.8 trillion and the delinquency rate eased to 4.56%.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyCredit riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-13•Thailand•Ministry of Finance (Thailand)
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has directed specialized financial institutions to accelerate assistance for people, farmers and businesses affected by the 2026 rainy season floods. Emergency and recovery loans, housing finance, debt relief and business support have reached 160,515 beneficiaries, totaling THB 27.592 billion. A central coordination center has operated since Sept. 29 to route requests to relevant agencies.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLendingFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-13•Thailand•Ministry of Finance (Thailand)
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance outlined plans to promote international cooperation against scams, transnational crime and cybercrime at the 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. The government also emphasized the need for secure and trusted digital financial infrastructure as Thailand hosts more than 18,000 participants.
Policy & regulationCooperationAML and CFTCyber resiliencePayments and payment systems
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2026-10-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund warned that an AI-related market correction, a disorderly rise in sovereign yields and cyberattacks could sharply tighten global financial conditions. Banks remain broadly resilient, but stress tests classify institutions representing 22 percent of global banking assets as weak. The IMF called for tighter control of leverage, stronger bank and bond market safeguards, enhanced nonbank and cyber oversight, and robust legal and settlement frameworks for tokenized markets.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskStress testingArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-13•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund projects global growth of 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.4 percent in 2027, while inflation rises to 4.7 percent before easing to 4.1 percent. Resilience from AI investment and energy-market adjustment is uneven, and downside risks include prolonged conflict, commodity disruption and an AI-related market correction. The IMF urges fiscal rebuilding, targeted household support and monetary policy calibrated to country-specific inflation pressures.
ResearchMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Former New South Wales financial adviser Ezzat-Daniel Nesseim has been charged with seven offences for allegedly breaching ASIC permanent banning orders between June 2022 and December 2024. The alleged conduct involved functions performed for three financial services businesses and personal financial product advice provided to four consumers. The case is next listed for mention on Dec. 8, 2026.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-10-13•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission reported that seven-day sales of the second Public Participation Growth Fund reached about KRW 437 billion, or 72.8% of its KRW 600 billion target. Fund managers shifted part of the bank allocation to securities firms, with about KRW 163 billion remaining for sale through Oct. 15.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCrowdfundingSME financingSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-10-13•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission’s Korea Financial Intelligence Unit announced domestic restrictions on 27 websites operated by unregistered virtual asset service providers, extending existing mobile app controls. Illegal sites may be blocked upon detection without waiting for confirmed customer harm or a court judgment. The unit will also pursue replacement sites and support withdrawals for affected customers.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-13•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed more than USD 1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America for extensive AML and sanctions compliance failures. The bank failed to report more than USD 5 billion in suspicious transactions on time and processed millions of dollars through 475 apparent sanctions violations. It must conduct a third-party lookback and submit key AML controls and data governance arrangements to independent review.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-13•United States•Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network imposed a USD 1.2 billion penalty on Bank of America for willful anti-money laundering failures that delayed or prevented reporting of more than USD 5 billion in suspicious transactions. The bank admitted violations involving its monitoring, customer due diligence and foreign correspondent account controls, and must complete a lookback and independent reviews. A concurrent USD 750 million Office of the Comptroller of the Currency penalty will be credited against FinCEN’s assessment, while the Office of Foreign Assets Control reached a separate USD 11.6 million sanctions settlement.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-13•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency imposed a record USD 750 million penalty on Bank of America for persistent Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering failures. Deficient monitoring affected trillions of dollars in transactions and produced late suspicious activity reports involving billions of dollars, while significant weaknesses remained after a December 2024 enforcement order. FinCEN is separately assessing a USD 1.2 billion fine that credits the OCC penalty and requires remediation.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-13•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia minutes show the Board unanimously raised the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60% after global and domestic inflation risks intensified. Members cited higher oil prices, AI related cost pressures and evidence of greater excess demand, while leaving open further increases. The Board also endorsed Term Repo Operations for planned implementation in 2027.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decision minutes and accountsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsLiquidity risk
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2026-10-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission found that mortgage brokers need to better substantiate higher cost home loan recommendations and that licensees should strengthen supervision. Seven of eight aggregator groups reported that brokers did not recommend the cheapest option in more than 20% of cases. ASIC also identified delayed or inadequately investigated complaints about the best interests duty.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolutionLending
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2026-10-13•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has imposed a 21-day interim stop order on Fidante Partners’ issuance and retail distribution of Class A units in the Ares Global Credit Income Fund. ASIC considers the target market determination potentially inappropriate because of concerns over risk, capital preservation, portfolio allocations of up to 50% and access to capital.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protectionDisclosures
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2026-10-12•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba trained newly hired university graduates on the country’s banking system, monetary policy and emerging financial technologies from Oct. 5 to 8.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentArtificial intelligenceBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyCyber resilience
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2026-10-12•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba has launched a digital financial education project for pupils at Camilo Cienfuegos Primary School in Old Havana. The program covers resource management, planning and decision making, with pupils’ progress monitored throughout the academic year.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-12•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba has reviewed the fragmented monetary system that existed before the Cuban peso entered circulation in mid-1915. The new currency, created under the Economic Defense Law of 1914, replaced a mix of foreign money and private instruments and became one of two authorized currencies alongside the U.S. dollar.
ResearchCurrency and cash managementForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-10-12•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba said October Social Security payments to retirees and pensioners will begin on October 13. Beneficiaries will receive priority service during the first three hours at bank branches and Casas de Cambio, while cardholders can check credited balances through digital platforms, automated teller machines and bank services.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-12•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba has outlined events marking Banking Workers’ Day, including a national ceremony in Sancti Spiritus province on Oct. 13. Employees will also receive service awards on Oct. 15 and Oct. 20.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentOther
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2026-10-12•Caribbean•Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)
The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force has reopened recruitment for a law enforcement adviser and a network administrator. Applications are due by Oct. 28, 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentAML and CFT
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2026-10-12•Uruguay•Ministry of Economy & Finance (Uruguay)
Uruguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance has advanced a bill creating an early retirement route at age 60 after 30 years of service, without compatibility with employment. The proposal prioritizes low and lower middle income workers and revises several pension supplements and eligibility rules. Its maximum annual cost is projected at 0.16% of gross domestic product between 2040 and 2045, declining to zero over the long term.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-12•Nicaragua•Central Bank of Nicaragua
Central Bank of Nicaragua President Ovidio Reyes R. reported 4.1% economic growth in the first half of 2026, alongside 16% export growth and international reserves of USD 10 billion. He also reviewed talks in Belarus on financing, equipment purchases, economic policy and payment system modernization.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-12•Panama•Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama convened the second supervisory college for GNB Financial Group with supervisors from Paraguay, Peru and Colombia. The review covered the group’s strategy, governance and risk management, with emphasis on digital finance, cybersecurity, service continuity, financial crime and anti-corruption controls.
SupervisionCooperationSupervisory collegesCorporate governanceAML and CFT
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2026-10-12•Panama•Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama and Tu Balboa Con Sentido held a financial education workshop for students and young people at the National Assembly. The program covered responsible money management, saving, financial planning and goal setting.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-12•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President and CEO Beth Hammack said restrictive monetary policy remains appropriate to secure a timely return to 2 percent inflation. She favors smaller, relatively prompt adjustments when feasible and supports explaining policymakers’ reaction functions without predicting a fixed path for the federal funds rate.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-12•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority will present a book on the evolution of compulsory motor liability insurance and injured party protection in Portugal on Oct. 16.
Policy & regulationOtherFintech and insurtechRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-12•Nicaragua•Central Bank of Nicaragua
The Central Bank of Nicaragua maintained its 2026 growth forecast at 3.5%–4.5% but raised its inflation projection to 3.5%–4.5%. It expects unemployment of 3%–3.5% and a current account surplus equal to 7%–8% of gross domestic product.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskGeopolitical riskClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-12•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic’s Pensions Superintendency participated in a charity walk organized by AFP Crecer and Seguros Crecer that raised DOP 6.2 million for the Dominican League Against Cancer. The funds will support treatment, prevention and early detection programs.
Other
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2026-10-12•Ethiopia•National Bank of Ethiopia
National Bank of Ethiopia Deputy Governor Eyob Gebreyesus reiterated the bank’s mandate on price stability, financial system safeguards and institutional soundness during National Flag Day remarks. He called on staff to implement the bank’s three-year strategy through professional competence, ethical decisions and accountability.
Institutional developmentGovernanceFinancial stability and systemic riskFinancial inclusionMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-12•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo is attending the 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings to present financial sector developments and reform progress. Discussions will focus on financial stability, supervision and regulation, payment system modernization, EU alignment and further technical assistance.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systemsCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-12•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviewed progress with the IMF on SREP implementation, including automated supervisory assessments and new risk and early warning indicators. Next steps cover operationalizing emergency liquidity assistance, strengthening crypto-asset supervision and improving crisis management coordination. The central bank also updated the IMF on its TIPS Clone instant payments project and preparations to join SEPA.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systemsBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-12•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia reviewed inflation and reserve developments with the IMF, reporting September 2026 annual inflation of 5.6% but lower core and services inflation of 3.5% and 3.7%, respectively. It attributed the target overshoot largely to energy price shocks and said reserve adequacy had improved to 128.7% of the IMF benchmark.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-12•Jamaica•Jamaica Financial Services Commission
The Jamaica Financial Services Commission has set supervisory expectations after the securities sector’s money laundering risk rose from medium to medium high, mainly because of increased threats from unlicensed investment schemes, fraud and cybercrime. Licensees and registrants should update board-approved risk assessments, strengthen due diligence and transaction monitoring, screen against public warnings and report suspected criminal property. Implementation will be reviewed through supervisory engagements.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTBeneficial ownershipUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-10-12•Slovenia•Slovenia Securities Market Agency
The Slovenia Securities Market Agency Council reviewed draft rules covering qualifying holdings in exchanges, exchange market requirements and group related reporting by brokerage firms.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket infrastructureRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-12•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia reported that gross foreign exchange reserves fell by EUR 946.2 million in September to EUR 29.86 billion, while remaining above the applicable adequacy standard. The decline reflected government payments, foreign exchange interventions and adverse market effects, with energy import demand driving EUR 380 million in net intervention sales. Gold holdings reached a record 55.14 tonnes, although their value declined because of market movements.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and marketsCapital adequacyFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-12•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland published the results of its October 12, 2026, NBP bills sale auction, conducted as its main open market operation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-12•Poland•Ministry of Finance (Poland)
Poland's Ministry of Finance confirmed that GPW and KDPW remain under the Polish Financial Supervision Authority. It rejected claims that supervision will pass to the European Securities and Markets Authority.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket infrastructureCross-border cooperationSupervisory colleges