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2026-09-08•Mauritius•Mauritius Financial Services Commission
The Mauritius Financial Services Commission has suspended the MCSP policy, revoked its governing Practice Notes and stopped new applications with immediate effect. Pending applicants may seek full Management Company licences or obtain fee refunds, while existing MCSPs must transition under specified timelines. Recent licensees may complete their three-year terms under enhanced supervision but will receive no extensions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governanceCapital adequacyRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-08•Zimbabwe•Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe reported that foreign currency reserves increased from USD 285 million at the ZiG’s April 2024 launch to USD 1.7 billion in June 2026, while local currency use rose from below 20% to 40%. The official exchange rate has remained around ZiG 26 per USD 1 since September 2024, and the exchange rate premium has narrowed to 20%. Banks remain well capitalized and liquid, and payment system uptime exceeds 95%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksCurrency and cash managementFinancial stability and systemic riskPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-08•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan granted Home Credit Bank a universal banking license covering interbank loans, guarantees, sureties and other interbank transactions.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-08•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn seven inoperative foreign exchange circulars as part of its review of directives issued since June 1, 2000. The circulars mainly concern external commercial borrowing, with others covering nonresident bond investments and money transfer subagents.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-08•India•India International Financial Services Centres Authority
The International Financial Services Centres Authority has notified unified rules against insider trading and manipulative, fraudulent and unfair securities practices in the IFSC, replacing the two applicable SEBI regimes. The framework restricts disclosure and use of material nonpublic information, sets a quarterly transaction disclosure threshold of USD 25,000 for designated persons and requires listed entities to maintain internal controls and codes of conduct.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket abuseDisclosuresRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-08•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority has launched Algeria’s first professional master’s program in Islamic financial markets for the 2026-2027 academic year. The two-year program offers 60 places and targets experienced professionals in finance, banking, insurance and listed companies.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket developmentSecuritization
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2026-09-08•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission outlined priorities to improve corporate governance, financial reporting and disclosure among public and listed companies. It found that most companies remain focused on minimum compliance and called for stronger board accountability, audit quality, supervision and alignment with international practices. The commission will study legal revisions and incentives to promote wider adoption of good governance standards.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCorporate governanceAccounting and financial reportingDisclosures
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2026-09-08•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission is seeking supplier quotations to estimate the investment required for its centralized securities data warehouse and revise the project’s feasibility study. The scope includes software, deployment, training, testing and the migration of five years of standardized data from existing systems.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsData managementMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-08•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Insurance Authority
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority launched the Climate Insurance Lab as part of a new climate strategy for the insurance sector. The lab will support shared data, climate risk analysis, regulatory guidance and cross-sector product pilots. The authority also presented findings from its high-resolution Climate Modelling Project to improve risk assessment, underwriting and product development.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeESGDisclosures
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2026-09-08•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore Chairman Gan Kim Yong said full details of the proposed profit-related returns tax exemption will be announced at Budget 2027. MAS is consulting the asset management industry but did not provide a direct comparison with Hong Kong’s tax changes or quantify their potential effect on Singapore.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationTaxationMarket development
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2026-09-08•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore Chairman Gan Kim Yong outlined the selection and monitoring approach for the new Hedge Fund Investment Programme. MAS will assess managers’ planned Singapore activities, capability and talent development, investment strategies and track records, then monitor both developmental commitments and fund performance. Further details will follow after industry engagement.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket developmentRisk managementFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-08•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said key wealth management banks had not observed a significant impact from China’s offshore trust tax rules, while clients continue to assess their obligations. It also clarified that Common Reporting Standard exchanges cover financial account information but not real estate or other immovable property.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTaxationTax transparency and information exchangeCompliance
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2026-09-08•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore Chairman Gan Kim Yong said the new Investment Management Track targets a small group of global leaders who can anchor capital and support local job creation. Singaporeans made up about 80% of the industry’s nearly 25,000 workers at the end of 2025, while leadership programs and overseas postings support their career progression.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket development
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2026-09-08•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore Chairman Gan Kim Yong reported that eight approved philanthropy tax incentive recipients channelled more than SGD 30 million to overseas causes in 2024 and 2025. MAS does not track broader giving by single family offices, and the relevant tax schemes do not impose minimum philanthropic contributions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTaxation
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2026-09-08•Russia•Ministry of Finance (Russia)
The Russian Ministry of Finance highlighted the growing use of national currencies and Russian payment systems in Russia-Vietnam transactions. Bilateral trade exceeded USD 6 billion in 2025 and grew about 14% in the first half of 2026, with a target of USD 15 billion by 2030.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border paymentsPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-08•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has scheduled a press conference on monetary policy. Governor Elvira Nabiullina will deliver a statement, with Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin also participating.
Monetary policyOther
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2026-09-08•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Bank of Russia announced the death of former Governor Georgy Matyukhin on Sept. 5, 2026. He led the institution’s formation after the abolition of the State Bank of the USSR and served until 1992.
OtherLeadership change and appointments
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2026-09-08•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan completed a TJS 3.932 billion securities auction. The weighted average yield was 6.55%, with submitted yields ranging from 6% to 7%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-09-08•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
A South African Reserve Bank staff note concludes that de-dollarisation will not resolve macroeconomic instability or increase emerging-market policy autonomy. For South Africa, the central challenge is converting capital into productivity and potential growth, while fragmentation could reduce financing access and raise risk premiums.
ResearchMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-08•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
South African Reserve Bank staff research finds the 3% inflation target can withstand typical shocks, with a 62% weighted probability that inflation will remain between 2% and 4% under combined shocks. Nearly half of surveyed firms identified the new target correctly, and expectations declined across respondent groups. Other notes warn that market concentration, refinery closures and weak domestic fundamentals constrain monetary transmission, energy security and the potential benefits of de-dollarisation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsCompetition and market structureFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-08•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
A South African Reserve Bank analysis finds that refinery closures have halved domestic capacity, pushed refined fuel imports above half of demand and jeopardized about 5,400 direct and indirect jobs. It estimates that a lower share of refined product imports could have reduced the 2021-2024 oil import bill by ZAR 76 billion. Import dependence also increases exposure to global supply shocks, rand weakness and indirect inflation pressures.
ResearchMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket risk and volatility
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2026-09-08•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority reported that its nonbank fintech sandbox received 49 projects in its first year, with nine receiving preliminary approval and two entering live testing. The authority will prioritize safe uses of artificial intelligence and digital analytics subject to regulatory, data protection and governance requirements. It also agreed partnerships aimed at bringing more startups into the sandbox.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory sandboxFintech and insurtechArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-08•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
De Nederlandsche Bank found that Dutch household confidence in financial institutions rose to 57% in 2026 from 52% in 2025, led by stronger confidence in pension funds and banks. Confidence in the Dutch payment system, measured for the first time, stood at 74%, although households cited cyberattacks, outages and digital dependence as concerns.
Data & statisticsConsumer and investor protectionPayments and payment systemsCyber resilience
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2026-09-08•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy found that financial literacy among Italian micro-enterprise owners averaged 74 out of 100, up 2% from comparable 2021 results, though gaps in basic financial knowledge persisted. Advanced technology adoption remained limited beyond cloud computing, and stronger financial knowledge was associated with greater digital uptake. Thirty-nine percent of firms had adopted at least one climate risk mitigation measure.
ResearchFinancial inclusionFintech and insurtechClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-09-08•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter said another rate rise may be needed if inflation exceeds the central bank’s forecast, with risks skewed upward and oil prices above August assumptions. The housing downturn is expected to slow activity, including through lower turnover and weaker construction, but a recession is not the baseline forecast. The central bank does not currently see systemic stress from private credit.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-08•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia will publish third quarter 2026 balance of payments, international investment position and external debt statistics on December 9, 2026. Separate statistical and economic policy commentary will accompany the data.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-09-08•Estonia•Central Bank of Estonia
The Central Bank of Estonia reported 7% growth in combined exports and imports in the second quarter of 2026, with exports up 6% and imports up 8%. Faster goods import growth widened the current account deficit to EUR 290 million, or 2.6% of GDP, despite a services surplus exceeding EUR 1 billion.
Data & statisticsOther
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2026-09-08•Global•United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative outlined a conceptual framework for embedding climate, nature and social risks into banks’ existing risk management processes. It covers seven core risk management elements and can be tailored to each bank’s circumstances, with an operational playbook to follow.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeESGRisk management
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2026-09-08•Global•Institute of International Bankers
The US Institute of International Bankers backed the Federal Reserve’s proposed risk based AML/CFT framework but called for clearer and more consistent supervisory and enforcement standards. It sought explicit coverage of foreign banking organizations, flexibility for firm specific risk judgments and technology use, and a 24-month implementation period following the final rule.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTArtificial intelligenceCompliance
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2026-09-08•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has licensed Watani Investment Company to privately market 25 million shares in the Cayman Islands-based Islamic Leasing and Finance Fund 43 Ltd to professional clients in Kuwait. Shares will be offered at USD 10 each with a one-time subscription commission of up to 2.25%, and the license will run for one year after certification and payment of fees.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listingsRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-09-08•Global•World Bank
The World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation priced its largest Kauri bond, raising NZD 1 billion through a seven-year issuance with a 4.60% coupon. New Zealand investors received 95% of the bonds, with banks and bank treasuries accounting for 92% of allocations.
OtherSecurities offerings and listingsMarket development
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2026-09-08•Global•IOSCO
The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions are consulting on a voluntary cyber resilience toolkit for financial market infrastructures and a discussion paper on third-party service risks. The toolkit covers governance, scenario design, recovery and testing, while the discussion paper highlights provider concentration, supply chain opacity, exit constraints and other operational resilience challenges.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCyber resilienceOutsourcing and third-party risk managementMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-08•Kazakhstan•Astana Financial Services Authority
The Astana Financial Services Authority appointed Saida Djarbolova as an independent nonexecutive director, effective Sept. 5, 2026. She also joined the board’s nomination and remuneration, and audit and risk committees.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governanceFitness and propriety
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2026-09-08•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Kazakh financial regulator granted Senim Insurance Broker LLP a license to broker insurance contracts.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCompliance
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2026-09-08•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia has expanded VASP supervision through new risk management requirements and minimum capital levels ranging from GEL 150,000 to GEL 500,000, with higher requirements possible for stable virtual asset offerings. Existing providers must meet the risk management rules by July 1, 2027, and the capital requirements by Sept. 1, 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyStablecoinsCyber resilience
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2026-09-08•Eswatini•Central Bank of Eswatini
The Central Bank of Eswatini reported that provisional reserves rose 3.9% to SZL 10.4 billion in August but remained 12% lower year on year, with import cover at 2.4 months. Private sector credit and broad money grew in July, while bank liquidity weakened. The discount and prime lending rates remained at 6.75% and 10.25%, respectively.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskLiquidity riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-08•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance is convening representatives from 45 African countries for a ministerial meeting focused on AI and digital infrastructure. South Korea and the African Development Bank agreed to make these areas a core part of their cooperation and link existing development finance and knowledge sharing programs to African projects.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-08•Albania•Bank of Albania
Albania has formally joined the WE Finance Code to improve women entrepreneurs’ access to finance. The initiative includes the foundation for gender-disaggregated data on micro, small and medium-sized enterprise financing and a dashboard to support policy decisions and tailored financial products.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionDiversity and inclusionSME financing
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2026-09-08•Albania•Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have launched WE Finance Code Albania to improve financing access for women owned or women led MSMEs. The Bank of Albania will coordinate the partnership and provide a public dashboard linking financing data with business characteristics, including ownership gender, to support analysis and tailored financial products.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionSME financingData management
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2026-09-08•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro and the World Bank discussed further cooperation on instant payments, modern payment services and institutional capacity. The central bank is also strengthening its readiness for future membership in the European System of Central Banks and, later, the Eurosystem.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-08•Albania•Bank of Albania
Albania has formally joined the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code, with the Bank of Albania supporting a gender-disaggregated view of financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and an analytical dashboard. The initiative aims to help authorities identify gaps and enable financial institutions to tailor products and processes for women entrepreneurs.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionSME financingDiversity and inclusion
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2026-09-08•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency is hosting Montenegro’s insurance supervisor for technical assistance on Solvency II and risk based supervision. The program covers regulatory reporting, data quality, risk indicators, systemic risk assessment and insurance stress testing.
SupervisionCooperationRegulatory reportingFinancial stability and systemic riskStress testing
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2026-09-08•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Chairman Dr Kelvin Wong called for transition plans with intermediate targets, aligned capital expenditure and board oversight to turn climate pledges into measurable outcomes. He also urged stronger links between sustainability performance, capital costs and risk weights, alongside rigorous disclosures and clearer accountability for boards and asset managers.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeGreenwashingDisclosures
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2026-09-08•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned the public about fraudulent banking websites, fake login screens, phishing emails and other scams. Customers who disclosed information or conducted transactions in response should contact their bank and the Hong Kong Police Force.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionCyber resilience
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2026-09-08•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority allotted HKD 81.31 billion of Exchange Fund Bills, with average yields of 2.84% for the 91-day bill and 2.98% for the 182-day bill. It will tender a further HKD 78.98 billion of bills on Sept. 15.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMarket development
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2026-09-08•United Arab Emirates•Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre has confirmed the program for the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, scheduled for Nov. 2 to 6, 2026. More than 850 speakers will participate in over 85 events focused on FinTech, tokenisation, Islamic finance, family wealth, sustainable finance and private capital.
OtherFintech and insurtechTokenizationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-09-08•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank’s international reserves and foreign currency liquidity reached QAR 262.2 billion at the end of August 2026, while total official reserves rose to QAR 220.5 billion.
Data & statisticsCurrency and cash managementFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-08•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission issued six infringement notices totalling AUD 118,800 to ART, Telstra Super and AMIST over allegedly misleading investment option disclosures. The inaccuracies concerned asset composition, performance horizons and strategic asset allocations. ART and Telstra Super have paid, while AMIST has agreed to pay by Sept. 2, 2027.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsDisclosuresConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-09-08•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission will launch a KRW 600 billion second Public Participation Growth Fund on September 30 through 24 banks and securities firms. Half of the first-week offering will be reserved for lower-income investors, up from 20% in the first fund. The five-year fund will channel public and subordinated government money into advanced strategic industries through 10 selected subfund managers.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listingsFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-08•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Agency Chair Madina Abylkassymova reviewed Kazakhstan’s completed banking law overhaul, including earlier supervisory intervention, a new bank resolution framework and conduct supervision. The agency is also advancing 2030 capital and insurance market programs to expand long-term financing, investor protection, digital services and risk-based regulation. A draft Capital Market Law and a unified financial ombudsman are planned by year-end, while an aggregate debt-to-income ratio will apply from 2027.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesRecovery and resolutionStress testingCapital adequacy
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2026-09-08•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Federal Court found that Choosi misled consumers by presenting its funeral and life insurance service as comparing products from a range of insurers when the products were overwhelmingly issued by one insurer. All compared policies were distributed by a company associated with Choosi. The Court will consider penalties and other relief at a later date.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-08•Malaysia (Labuan)•Labuan Financial Services Authority
Labuan Financial Services Authority Director-General Affendi Rashdi emphasized proportionate, outcome-focused governance for financial institutions operating across borders. He said innovation should remain within a defined regulatory perimeter backed by board oversight, effective controls, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering safeguards.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCorporate governanceAML and CFTTokenization
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2026-09-08•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that non-exchange-traded investment product sales rose 63% to a record HKD 9.9 trillion in 2025, as client participation increased 33% to more than 1.6 million. Collective investment schemes overtook structured products as the largest category, driven by money market funds. Online sales increased to 21% of total transaction amounts.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingMarket development
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2026-09-08•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Securities and Futures Commission reported that non-exchange-traded investment product sales rose 63% to a record aggregate transaction amount of 9.9 trillion in 2025. Collective investment schemes overtook structured products as the leading category, while client participation and online distribution also increased.
Data & statisticsMarket developmentConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-08•New Zealand•Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has admitted Nelson Building Society as the first nonbank member of the Exchange Settlement Account System. Revised access criteria allow approved nonbank entities to settle directly in central bank money without a commercial bank intermediary.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-08•Australia•Reserve Bank of Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said a further rate rise was possible but not inevitable as the Board assesses stronger inflation and growth data. Middle East developments, an AI-driven global boom and weak domestic supply capacity pose upside risks, and rates could rise further if the gradual return to the 2% to 3% inflation target becomes unfeasible.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-08•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has banned former Sequoia executive Garry Crole from serving as a director or responsible manager in a financial services business for 10 years. ASIC found that he failed to address concerns about Interprac representatives’ advice model and inadequately oversaw a product list that included the collapsed First Guardian and Shield funds.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsFitness and proprietyCorporate governanceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-08•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Effective Sept. 9, 2026, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic will revoke Ak-Nur Capital’s registration and foreign currency trading license for regulatory violations and reinstate BusinessInvestCredit Development’s registration.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsForeign exchange policy and marketsCompliance
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2026-09-08•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea confirmed that real GDP grew 0.6% quarter on quarter and 3.7% year on year in the second quarter of 2026. Real GNI rose 3.1% as improved terms of trade lifted trading gains, while manufacturing, services and exports supported GDP growth.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-08•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission expects insurers to strengthen board oversight and ensure governance, risk management and internal controls operate effectively in practice. ERM and ORSA should inform business decisions, including responses to inflation, yield volatility and disaster risk, rather than serve only as compliance tools.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCorporate governanceRisk managementPrudential risks
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2026-09-08•New Zealand•Serious Fraud Office
New Zealand's Serious Fraud Office has closed its investigation into Dasset after finding insufficient evidence to support serious or complex fraud charges. The investigation began in December 2023 following a Financial Markets Authority referral.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-09-08•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled Redstone Capital’s financial services licence after the firm ceased carrying on a financial services business. Redstone Capital may seek a review by the Administrative Review Tribunal.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCompliance
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2026-09-07•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay delivered an interactive financial education program for secondary students in Salto, covering money management, saving, credit, investment, payments and financial security. The next session will take place in Mercedes, Soriano, on Sept. 16.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-07•Latin America•Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT)
The Financial Action Task Force of Latin America formally started Honduras' fifth round mutual evaluation through a high level visit and country training. The review will assess technical compliance and the effectiveness of the country's framework against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsAML and CFT
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2026-09-07•Russia•Ministry of Finance (Russia)
Russia's Ministry of Finance reported government approval of a Far East development strategy through 2036 and a national digital literacy framework focused on online safety and vulnerable users. The government also plans to submit 15 to 17 additional anti-fraud measures to the State Duma before the end of 2026, following a reported 30% decline in online fraud offenses since the start of the year.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-07•Bolivia•Ministry of Finance (Bolivia)
Bolivia's Ministry of Economy and Public Finance expanded the BOB 100 million Transport Credit Guarantee Fund to cover interprovincial, interdepartmental and international passenger and freight services. The fund may guarantee up to 50% of financing for eligible purposes including vehicle purchases, repairs, upgrades and engine purchases.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLendingFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-07•Colombia•Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia will provide in-person assistance from Sept. 8 to 11, 2026, to communities affected by the Aug. 10 earthquake. Support will include filing petitions and complaints, expedited case guidance and information on consumer rights, financial measures and available channels.
SupervisionInterventionsConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-09-07•Bahrain•Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain chaired a GCC review of regional capital market integration, including preparations to implement cross-border registration rules for investment funds. The committee also examined potential mandatory account opening and Know Your Customer requirements, regulatory knowledge sharing and studies on artificial intelligence and workforce capacity.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceKYCCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-07•Israel•Bank of Israel
Israel’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 2.85 billion in August 2026 to USD 241.641 billion, or 34.9% of gross domestic product. Revaluation gains and government foreign exchange activities drove the increase.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-07•Ghana•Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana
The Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on draft 2026 guidelines for securities lending and borrowing and short selling.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket developmentMarket abuse
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2026-09-07•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has set 18 holidays for securities and derivatives business operators in 2027. Operators in five southern provinces will also observe Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Chinese New Year, subject to specified conditions.
OtherMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-07•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
Dominican Republic Pensions Superintendent Francisco A. Torres reported that pension funds’ public-sector allocation fell from nearly 80% to about 63% over five years, while the private-sector share rose from 8% to 20%. The number of financed projects increased from about 70 to more than 200, with investments subject to public-offering and disclosure requirements.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationDisclosuresConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-07•United Arab Emirates•Dubai International Financial Centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre announced that Mirae Asset has opened a regulated office after receiving a Category 3C licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The licence permits the firm to manage and distribute collective investment funds to institutional and professional clients across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsPrudential risksCompliance
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2026-09-07•Trinidad & Tobago•Trinidad & Tobago Securities & Exchange Commission
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investing debate competition for 22 secondary school teams to strengthen financial literacy and investment awareness. Six teams will advance from the Sept. 28 preliminaries, with the final scheduled for Oct. 30, 2026.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-07•Cayman Islands•Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has extended the Anti-Money Laundering Return requirement to Restricted Trust Companies and Private Trust Companies. The first return will be issued on Nov. 1, 2026, cover information as of Dec. 31, 2025, and be due by Dec. 31, 2026. The entities will then join the annual return cycle for the Trust and Corporate Services Providers sector.
SupervisionRegulatory reportingAML and CFT
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2026-09-07•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile will release its monetary policy meeting statement on Sept. 8 and publish the September 2026 Monetary Policy Report on Sept. 9. President Rosanna Costa will present the report to the Senate and hold a press conference, followed by further presentations through Sept. 29.
Monetary policyOtherMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-07•India•Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has extended the accredited investor compliance deadline for angel funds registered on or before September 10, 2025, to March 31, 2027. These funds may offer opportunities to no more than 200 non-accredited investors during the transition and may not accept further contributions from them after the new deadline. Existing investments may continue under the applicable fund documents.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listingsConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-09-07•India•Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India fined ICICI Lombard INR 10 million for outsourcing and corporate governance violations identified following a September 2019 inspection. The insurer must place the order before its board and submit an Action Taken Report, while also addressing deficiencies involving unallocated premiums and delayed free look cancellations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsOutsourcing and third-party risk managementCorporate governanceCompliance
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2026-09-07•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority assessed the financial sector as stable, with bank lending up 13.58% year over year and capital and asset quality remaining sound. It is advancing exchange demutualization, preparing an IDR 1 minimum share price and developing integrated capital and liquidity rules for financial conglomerates. OJK is also building the regulatory framework for its strategic minerals and commodities exchange mandate.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskCapital adequacyRegulatory sandbox
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2026-09-07•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission and France's Financial Markets Authority agreed to deepen practical cooperation on virtual assets, securitization and individual investment accounts. The work will support Ukraine’s development of these frameworks and its broader alignment with EU capital markets rules, including through expertise on risk-based supervision and information sharing.
Policy & regulationCooperationSecuritizationBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-07•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland announced the results of its September 7, 2026 NBP bills sale auction, conducted as its main open market operation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-07•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
Poland’s official reserve assets rose by EUR 7.1 billion to EUR 263.0 billion at the end of August 2026, the National Bank of Poland reported. In U.S. dollar terms, reserves increased by USD 10.0 billion to USD 305.0 billion.
Data & statisticsCurrency and cash managementFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-07•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy has called on supervised intermediaries to verify that their sanctions screening controls comply with EBA Guidelines 2024/15. Payment and crypto-asset service providers must screen both parties to transfers without minimum value thresholds, subject to specific arrangements for instant payments and eligible low-risk domestic transfers.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTCompliancePayments and payment systems
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2026-09-07•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
Portugal's Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority opened 19 administrative offense proceedings and concluded 21 in the second quarter of 2026.
EnforcementEnforcement statisticsRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-07•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance detailed a package costing EUR 2.2 billion in 2027, combining tax relief, pension and public-sector support, lower labor costs and business investment incentives. The measures include reduced presumptive taxation and advance tax payments for the self-employed, a 0.5% cut in private-sector social contributions and a higher EUR 400 pensioner payment. A proposed child investment account will match private contributions up to EUR 1,200 a year with an equal state contribution.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsTaxationFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-07•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission has released its summary report on the 2025 sectoral money laundering risk assessment.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAML and CFT
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2026-09-07•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission released its 2025 summary assessment of terrorist financing risk in the securities market.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAML and CFT
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2026-09-07•Bolivia•Ministry of Finance (Bolivia)
Bolivia's Ministry of Economy and Public Finance expanded the Transport Credit Guarantee Fund to cover additional road passenger and freight services nationwide. The BOB 100 million fund can guarantee up to 50% of financing for vehicle purchases, repairs, upgrades and engines.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLendingFinancial inclusionSME financing
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2026-09-07•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
The Dutch Central Bank fined GMG Europe B.V. EUR 59,770 for repeatedly breaching minimum own funds requirements over a 25-month period. Three shortfalls ranging from EUR 18,730 to EUR 86,457 were ultimately remedied through shareholder capital contributions.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCapital adequacyPrudential risks
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2026-09-07•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance has postponed mandatory use of its new Reporting Regime until financial statements as of Dec. 31, 2026. Sept. 30 statements must be filed through SINENSUP, while testing continues and additional functions are added to the new system.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsRegulatory reportingAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-09-07•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Financial Services Users handled 3,850 complaints in San Luis Potosí from January through July 2026, a 13.6% annual increase, and recovered MXN 16.5 million for users in concluded cases. Multiple banking generated 57.6% of complaints, while 24.3% of all cases involved potential fraud.
Data & statisticsComplaints and dispute resolutionConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-09-07•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission has introduced a matrix clarifying which regulated market activities may be conducted simultaneously and the associated capital and liquidity requirements. It also allows ADCVN central depository agents to register as financial trustees, subject to the applicable rules, and specifies prudential requirements for dual registrants.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyCrowdfundingMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-07•Aruba•Central Bank of Aruba
The Central Bank of Aruba reported that the money supply fell by AWG 201.9 million in July to AWG 7.52 billion, mainly because net foreign assets declined by AWG 224.7 million. Private sector credit increased, annual inflation reached 2.2%, and stay-over visitor numbers rose 13.4% from a year earlier.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-07•Aruba•Central Bank of Aruba
The Central Bank of Aruba projects economic growth will slow from an estimated 6.3% in 2025 to 3.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, while inflation rises to 2.4% in 2026 before easing to 1.4% in 2027. If oil prices remain elevated through the end of 2027, growth could fall to 0.4% and inflation could reach 4.9% that year.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-07•Dominican Republic•Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic ordered DOP 115.7 million in customer refunds after ProUsuario processed 4,968 claims between January and August 2026. Unrecognized purchases were the largest category, accounting for 28% of cases.
SupervisionInterventionsConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolutionClaims management
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2026-09-07•Global•Bank for International Settlements
A Bank for International Settlements study finds that payment volatility, borrowing costs and interbank market fragmentation are key drivers of banks’ excess reserve demand. Banks outside interbank markets held larger and more persistent balances, while the study found no robust effect from liquidity regulation. The results suggest demand driven floors may sustain elevated reserve holdings where opportunity costs are low and money markets are thin.
ResearchLiquidity riskMacroprudential policy and toolsPayments and payment systems
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2026-09-07•Europe•European Financial Reporting Advisory Group
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group will hold a public discussion on its Due Process Procedures from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Central European Time, with closed sessions possible.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-09-07•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq revoked Al-Shadhan Company’s foreign currency brokerage license and canceled its certificate of incorporation for breaching the 2022 rules governing exchange companies and foreign currency brokers.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsForeign exchange policy and marketsCompliance
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2026-09-07•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
The Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority approved Saudi Vitrified Clay Pipes Company’s proposed capital reduction from SAR 150 million to SAR 45,428,750, subject to shareholder approval and required procedures. The company must disclose the method and expected effects before the vote, while the regulatory approval does not endorse the reduction’s feasibility.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCapital adequacyDisclosuresRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-07•Kazakhstan•Astana Financial Services Authority
The Astana Financial Services Authority has warned that third parties are fraudulently impersonating The Ultima Global Markets Qazaqstan Limited to offer investments and solicit funds. Investors should not rely solely on displayed licence documents and should verify entities through official sources and the authority’s Public Register.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protection