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2026-09-02•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission highlighted a forthcoming ASEAN guide intended to make climate adaptation projects more investable by linking financing to measurable resilience outcomes. Its approach builds on ongoing work toward internationally aligned sustainability disclosures and includes exploring ways to improve capital-market access for local governments and smaller project developers.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomyESG
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2026-09-02•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
A Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets official advocated default automatic saving, with an opt-out, to help 500,000 people build buffers of at least EUR 1,000. Financial firms were encouraged to use behavioral insights and product design to support regular saving.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
An Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation led to the conviction of Kristian John Convery for working as a self-managed superannuation fund auditor while disqualified and creating 47 false audit reports. The court ordered him to complete 60 hours of unpaid community work.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAuditingFraud and scams
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2026-09-02•Norway•Norges Bank
Norges Bank advises against caps on markets, sectors or companies in the Government Pension Fund Global equity benchmark, arguing that broad diversification remains preferable despite rising concentration. Its stress tests indicate geopolitical upheaval could cut the fund’s value by 30% to 40%, while AI-related scenarios produced estimated losses of 18% and 35%. The bank suggests assessing whether greater unlisted-asset exposure could broaden risk sources over time.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsGeopolitical riskStress testingRisk management
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2026-09-02•Norway•Norges Bank
Norges Bank recommends reducing the Government Pension Fund Global bond benchmark’s government bond share from 70% to 50%, moving to market-value weights and broadening exposure to mortgage-backed and government-related bonds. Emerging markets would remain excluded, while inflation-linked bonds and market-driven duration would continue. The proposal advances the fund’s emphasis on broad diversification while preserving liquidity for stressed markets.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial benchmarksSecuritizationMarket risk and volatility
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2026-09-02•Sweden•Finansinspektionen
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority found that 84% of survey respondents are ready for adaptations due by Dec. 7, 2026, and 88% are ready for the final T+1 transition on Oct. 11, 2027. It flagged weaker preparedness among some smaller firms and limited plans for industry-wide systems testing, which it will investigate further.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructureOperational risk and resilience
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2026-09-02•Middle East•Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank discussed aligning its upcoming Bangladesh partnership strategy with the country’s infrastructure, energy, connectivity, trade finance and private sector priorities. The talks also covered concessional and blended finance, sukuk and support for cleaner, more reliable energy systems.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial inclusionClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-09-02•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed seven groups of Handbook amendments, including proportionate promotion rules for qualifying fractional shares and targeted deferrals under the cryptoasset regime. It also plans weekly money market fund reporting within its wider funds reporting framework and targeted changes to investment disclosures and complaints rules. Separate guidance helps crypto firms assess whether they will need authorization before the gateway opens on Sept. 30, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-02•Global•OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has proposed a nonbinding, sector-based framework for De Nederlandsche Bank to assess prudential risks linked to financial institutions’ net-zero commitments. It recommends prioritizing physical emissions-intensity metrics against sector pathways, supported by exposure and credit-quality data. Fragmented disclosures and weak data comparability, especially for pension funds and insurers, require internal supervisory data and stronger qualitative assessment.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable financePrudential risksDisclosures
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2026-09-02•Europe•Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs will discuss 2,252 amendments to the Market Integration and Supervision Package on Sept. 10, 2026. The proposals cover financial market supervision, asset management and trading, as well as changes to settlement finality and financial collateral rules.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-02•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has licensed Kuwait Investment Company to market privately up to 1.5 million shares in Goldman Sachs Alternatives SICAV’s European Credit subfund. The offer is limited to professional clients and carries a 2% subscription fee for class R1D or R1A shares.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-09-02•Lebanon•Central Bank of Lebanon
The Central Bank of Lebanon has launched an Alvarez & Marsal forensic audit of selected foreign asset transactions conducted between Oct. 1, 2019, and Dec. 31, 2023. The review covers subsidy programs, certain bank and public sector transfers, and fuel import letters of credit, with the aim of tracing funds, verifying procedures and documenting related financial claims.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAuditing
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2026-09-02•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has authorized Kuwait Financial Centre Company to privately market 45,000 MKZ Development 47 shares in Kuwait at USD 1,000 per share. The offer is restricted to professional clients, and the license will run for one year after certification and payment of the prescribed fees.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-09-02•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority granted Al-Mawazi Capital six-month preliminary approval for an investment adviser license. A renewable three-year license will follow once the company meets the specified requirements and pays the applicable fee.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-09-02•Uganda•Ministry of Finance (Uganda)
The Uganda Ministry of Finance set priorities for its strategy to expand the economy tenfold by 2040, including artificial intelligence adoption, green compliance, export-led industrial policy and more disciplined public investment. The government will also reform business financing and mobilize domestic resources, with actionable proposals intended to inform the 2027/28 budget and medium-term policy.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligenceESGFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-02•Switzerland•Swiss National Bank
The Swiss Federal Council appointed Christoph Ammann to lead the Swiss National Bank’s Bank Council from May 1, 2027, succeeding Barbara Janom Steiner. Marc Mächler was elected to the council and appointed vice president for the remainder of the 2024-2028 term.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance
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2026-09-02•United Arab Emirates•Dubai International Financial Centre
GRT Capital Management has opened a Dubai International Financial Centre office regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The office will serve as its regional hub for engaging professional investors across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsComplianceCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-02•Europe•European Central Bank
Euro area composite borrowing costs were broadly unchanged in July 2026 at 3.80% for corporations and 3.54% for household house purchases. Composite term deposit rates rose by 5 basis points for both corporations and households, while overnight deposit rates were stable.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingMarket risk and volatilityFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-02•Europe•European Central Bank
A European Central Bank blog finds that synthetic securitisation produces only marginal growth in corporate lending while having a larger effect on bank dividends. A 1% increase in issuance is associated with a 0.02% rise in corporate loan growth and a 0.07% increase in dividend payouts. The blog cautions that capital relief may increase leverage and related risks if it is not accompanied by genuine risk transfer.
ResearchSecuritizationCapital adequacyFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-02•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator has proposed competitively awarding pension asset mandates to licensed domestic portfolio managers, starting with government securities and potentially expanding to corporate bonds and equities. The phased reform would preserve the existing pension system while strengthening asset segregation, custody and manager requirements. It would also introduce age-based strategies that become more conservative as contributors approach retirement.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRisk managementCapital adequacyConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-02•United Arab Emirates•UAE Cabinet
The UAE Cabinet launched an agentic AI system with 32 specialized advisors to assess policies, legislation and government initiatives. It also adopted autonomous vehicle rules and a framework embedding sustainability and environmental, social and governance considerations in federal financial policies. Additional measures cover cloud migration, AI education and international agreements on investment, digital policy and information exchange.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsArtificial intelligenceESGCyber resilience
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2026-09-02•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator proposed a single digital window for share and bond issuance as part of its capital market reform program through 2030. Issuers would submit documents once for parallel regulatory, listing and depository review, with proportionate requirements based on the offering and investor type. The agency expects the system to cut the bond issuance cycle from three to six months to one to two months and shorten IPO preparation by about three to five months.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listingsAML and CFTMarket development
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2026-09-02•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
The French Financial Markets Authority has issued guidance on reporting transactions through its direct reporting system.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-02•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator outlined 35 initiatives across seven strategic areas under its Capital Market Development Program through 2030, alongside work on a new Capital Market Law. Measures cover institutional investment, digital issuance, securities lending, international market access, investor protection and risk-based supervision. The agency plans to extend its newly tested supervisory model marketwide and establish an independent regulatory committee within KASE.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentCorporate governanceMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission published a one-year review showing that voice-phishing cases fell 39.9% and losses declined 43.2% from October 2025 through July 2026, marking 10 consecutive months of year-over-year decreases. The government linked the improvement to stronger cross-agency prevention and blocking, including an AI data-sharing platform that helped prevent KRW 66.36 billion in losses. Further legislation is planned to formalize transaction freezes for emerging scams and strengthen financial firms’ responsibility for victim compensation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFraud and scamsArtificial intelligenceAML and CFT
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2026-09-02•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported moderate growth in consumer activity across most macroregions in July and August, although domestic tourism declined and commercial services demand slowed. Industrial trends were mixed, with gains in car and coal production offset by lower port cargo volumes and a continued decline in Urals oil and gas output.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reportingFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-02•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on enhanced fund reporting, including unit-class and liquidity-risk data, and a shift to E-Reporting. It also proposes treating Government Housing Bank savings certificates as deposit-equivalent assets for business operators’ capital calculations, extending its recent consideration of the instruments within the investment management framework.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingCapital adequacy
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2026-09-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea’s Securities and Futures Commission referred a KOSDAQ-listed company executive for suspected insider trading and share ownership reporting violations. The executive allegedly used undisclosed drug trial and licensing information to earn about KRW 20 million through shares bought in other people’s names.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuseRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission announced sanctions against Kumyang for accounting violations, audit obstruction and false submissions, including three years of auditor designation and prosecutor referrals. Sunjin Accounting faces a 20% additional compensation fund contribution and a two-year restriction on auditing the relevant client for deficient audit procedures. Financial penalties remain subject to a final decision.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAccounting and financial reportingAuditing
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2026-09-02•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission marked the Revenue Department’s 111th anniversary and donated to the Ramathibodi Foundation.
Other
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2026-09-02•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has issued Travel Rule regulations requiring digital asset operators to collect, verify, transmit and retain information linked to digital asset transfers. The rules cover counterparty due diligence and self-hosted wallet verification, with records retained for at least five years. They take effect on Feb. 27, 2027, formalizing the implementation previously scheduled for that month.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTKYCBeneficial ownership
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2026-09-02•Ghana•Ministry of Finance (Ghana)
Ghana's Ministry of Finance called for a shift from economic correction toward higher production, investment and job creation. It emphasized stronger domestic value addition and a government-business partnership combining stability, infrastructure and fiscal discipline with private-sector investment, innovation and exports.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-02•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus reported unchanged credit standards and lending terms in the second quarter of 2026. Net household loan demand increased and is expected to rise again in the third quarter, while business demand is forecast to remain stable.
Data & statisticsLendingCredit riskActivity and performance reporting
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2026-09-02•Indonesia•Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance identified structural reform, international cooperation, and innovation and technology as three priorities for stronger, sustainable growth at a G20 meeting. Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung highlighted Indonesia’s financial-sector reforms, industrial transformation and state-owned enterprise restructuring, while stressing that AI-led growth requires infrastructure, skills and a robust digital ecosystem.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligenceCorporate governanceCross-border cooperation
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2026-09-02•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy’s €-coin indicator rose to 0.84 in August from 0.54 in July. Improved household and business expectations and positive financial market performance drove the increase.
Data & statisticsMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-02•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority appointed seven senior officials and is preparing regulatory, licensing and supervisory functions for the Mineral and Strategic Commodities Exchange. The appointments include dedicated department heads for the exchange's regulation and licensing and for supervision of its institutions and transactions.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsAML and CFTMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-02•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has reminded property developers and mortgage finance companies that buyers must be notified when installment receivables are assigned and told how to pay the remaining balance. Mortgage finance companies must report the resulting customer debt to I-Score each month, making it visible to other credit providers.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protectionRegulatory reportingCredit risk
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2026-09-02•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao P.D.R. Trade Union launched its Five Ownerships competition across eight affiliated grassroots organizations. The units will follow Lao Federation of Trade Unions assessment criteria, while union committees oversee implementation and membership development.
Institutional developmentGovernanceCorporate governanceOrganizational structure
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2026-09-02•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on draft rules that would deem certain Thailand Future Fund management scheme amendments approved. The measure covers changes benefiting all unitholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, correcting details or adding required information, with the aim of increasing flexibility and reducing costs while protecting investors’ rights.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionCorporate governance
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2026-09-02•Finland•Bank of Finland
Finnish non-financial corporations drew down EUR 1.0 billion from other financial institutions in the second quarter of 2026, down 29% annually, while bank drawdowns rose 13% to almost EUR 8 billion. Other financial institutions’ corporate loan stock contracted 5.6%, while banks’ stock grew 3.3%, and average rates increased for both lender groups.
Data & statisticsLendingSME financing
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2026-09-02•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance reported on Simon Harris’ representation of the EU Council at G20 discussions covering economic growth, energy security, financial sector issues, financial literacy and AI. Harris also reiterated Ireland’s anti-money laundering and financial fraud measures and plans to introduce an Investment Account in 2027.
OtherAML and CFTArtificial intelligenceFraud and scams
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2026-09-02•Brunei Darussalam•Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank launched National Financial Literacy Day 2026 to promote stronger financial knowledge and behavior. It highlighted a 43% digital financial literacy score, despite more than 80% of the population having access to formal financial services.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-02•Kazakhstan•Astana Financial Services Authority
The Astana Financial Services Authority warned that the inactive atlaslimited.capital/login website appears to have impersonated licensed firm Atlas Capital Limited by using its name and logo without authorization. Investors should use the firm’s official atlascapital.kz website and verify providers through the authority’s Public Register before sending funds or personal information.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-09-02•Australia•Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has added 114 organisations under the Scams Prevention Framework, including 95 telecommunications providers and 15 digital platforms. The membership expansion prepares AFCA to handle scam complaints involving designated organisations from March 31, 2027, alongside proposed rules for multi-party disputes.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsComplaints and dispute resolutionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is consulting on further amendments to its 2019 framework for banks’ AML/CFT internal controls, cash foreign currency exchange operations and related regulatory acts.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is consulting on draft regulations establishing a legal framework for the national fast payments system. The proposal advances earlier work on fast payments and is intended to support accessible and interoperable payment infrastructure.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-02•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 reported approvals for seven insurance-sector executives in governing body, accounting and other senior roles. An approved executive may move to a similar position within the sector without further approval if statutory qualification requirements are met.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance
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2026-09-02•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic fined an individual KGS 17,500 for conducting unlicensed cash foreign currency exchange operations in the Jalal-Abad region.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-09-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission has launched its alternative small business credit assessment pilot at eight banks, with coverage set to expand to 16 banks and KRW 2.2 trillion of lending. The model uses nonfinancial data to assess growth potential and may support loan approvals, higher limits and lower rates, with wider use planned in Saetdol loans and regional credit guarantees.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsArtificial intelligenceCredit riskLending
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2026-09-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea's Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service have launched a campaign warning consumers about illegal financial schemes involving AI impersonation, fake news and promises of high or guaranteed returns. The advertisement will run across government and financial-sector channels through the end of 2026, alongside stronger financial education for young people.
SupervisionAlertsConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scamsArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-02•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that August consumer inflation accelerated to 3.1%, largely because of a mobile phone fee base effect. Excluding that effect, inflation was estimated at 2.5%, while core inflation rose to 3.4%.
Data & statisticsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service reported that domestic banks’ substandard-or-below loans rose to KRW 18.9 trillion, or 0.63% of total loans, at the end of June 2026. The nonperforming loan coverage ratio fell to 142.9% as new problem loans exceeded resolutions during the second quarter.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAsset qualityCredit riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-02•South Korea•South Korea Financial Supervisory Service
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service outlined plans to build a transparent climate disclosure system and examine how corporate disclosures can support transition finance. It will also work with relevant ministries to expand the climate finance market ecosystem.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClimate risk and sustainable financeDisclosuresMarket development
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2026-09-02•New Zealand•Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, citing the need to gradually withdraw monetary stimulus and return inflation to target. It said further increases may be needed, but the path will depend on risks to medium-term inflation.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-09-02•New Zealand•Serious Fraud Office
New Zealand's Serious Fraud Office welcomed legislation modernizing its search warrant and evidence rules for digitally enabled fraud and corruption investigations. The reforms cover evidence held on devices and cloud services, oral warrant applications, access controls at search sites and a broader court assessment of evidence admissibility.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsFraud and scamsBribery and corruption
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2026-09-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission secured an AUD 3.5 million Federal Court penalty against CashnGo for unfair small amount credit contract terms and noncompliant default notices. The terms enabled repeated withdrawals from consumers’ accounts without prior notice or an opt-out, at times leaving less than AUD 5. CashnGo must replace key terms from Sept. 14, 2026, and is permanently restrained from using the unfair or substantially similar terms.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protectionLendingCompliance
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2026-09-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has reminded digital asset firms to apply for or vary required licences by September 30, 2026, before its no-action relief ends. From October 1, noncompliant firms could face civil and criminal penalties, including fines of up to 10% of annual turnover. Many existing authorizations will remain necessary when the new digital assets framework takes effect on April 9, 2027.
SupervisionAlertsBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyCompliance
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2026-09-02•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission have proposed removing key functions requirements from FAR regulator rules and direct-report information from accountability maps. The changes are expected to reduce reporting for all accountable entities and about 4,500 accountable people, and halve map updates, with implementation planned for early 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingCorporate governance
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2026-09-02•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority are consulting on previously signaled changes to simplify Financial Accountability Regime reporting without weakening accountability standards. The proposals would reduce reporting for all accountable entities and about 4,500 accountable people, halve accountability map updates and take effect in early 2027 if finalized as planned.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCorporate governanceRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-01•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged two former Pacific Private Money Group executives with an alleged Ponzi-like offering fraud that raised more than USD 80 million from about 190 mostly retail investors. The SEC alleges that new investments funded payments to earlier investors and that former CEO Mark D. Hanf misappropriated more than USD 7 million. Both defendants consented to permanent injunctions and securities transaction restrictions, subject to court approval, with financial remedies to be determined later.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsSecurities offerings and listingsMarket abuse
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2026-09-01•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has set the agenda and panel lineup for its September 17 roundtable on preparations for 24-hour trading. Sessions will examine market readiness, operational resilience, investor protection and liquidity, followed by potential regulatory and infrastructure steps toward any future expansion to 24/7 trading.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket infrastructureOperational risk and resilienceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-01•Dominican Republic•Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
Enmanuel Cedeño Brea has taken office as superintendent of banks of the Dominican Republic for a two-year term, replacing Alejandro Fernández W. He plans to continue the authority’s focus on institutional maturity, risk-based supervision and regulatory innovation.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsAML and CFTFinancial inclusion
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2026-09-01•Belgium•National Bank of Belgium
Filiz Korkmazer has joined the National Bank of Belgium’s Board of Directors, overseeing prudential supervision of insurance and reinsurance companies.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance
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2026-09-01•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren urged HUD and FHFA to implement federal directives restricting institutional investors’ purchases of single-family homes. She also criticized HUD’s removal of a 30-day priority period for owner-occupants and other favored buyers of foreclosed homes. Agency responses are due by September 14, 2026.
Policy & regulationOtherConsumer and investor protectionFinancial stability and systemic riskCorporate governance
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2026-09-01•United States•U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the disruption of a Hamas fundraising and recruitment network, including the seizure of approximately USD 560,000 in cryptocurrency. The FBI also took control of domains and servers used by the Al Qassam Brigades and obtained information on thousands of prospective donors.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-09-01•United States•Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission secured a consent order requiring swaps trader John Patrick Gorman III to pay $90,000 for materially false or misleading statements during an investigation. The order finds that he deleted requested messages and misrepresented his compliance with document preservation requirements, and it permanently enjoins further violations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuseCompliance
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2026-09-01•Mexico•CONDUSEF
Mexico’s National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Financial Services Users awarded elderly customer service badges to Seguros Banamex and Pensiones Banamex for the first time and renewed those held by Banco Banamex and Afore Banamex. The authority called for service models that address accessibility, comprehension, decision-making, error prevention and customer support.
OtherConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusionDiversity and inclusion
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2026-09-01•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
The Qatar Central Bank has opened direct QA-RTGS access to payment service providers, allowing them to settle transactions and merchants’ dues without intermediaries. SADAD Payment Solutions and Dibsy are the first providers to join, with others able to follow subject to applicable requirements.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructure
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2026-09-01•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE concluded its participation in G20 meetings in the United States, focusing on inflation expectations and monetary policy amid global structural shifts. It also emphasized financial literacy, consumer protection and stronger domestic and international coordination against cross-border financial fraud.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-09-01•Caribbean•Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank concluded its 2026 AI and Python summer camp, where participants presented 18 projects addressing regional business and public sector needs. Six winning teams shared XCD 32,000, and the program shifted to externally recognized certification.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-01•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia reported that year-on-year domestic loan growth accelerated to 16.9% in March, led by 20.9% growth in household lending and 12.0% growth in corporate lending. Household credit standards eased, while standards tightened for long-term corporate loans. The non-performing loan ratio remained near its historical low at 2.09%, and capital adequacy stood at 19.5%.
Data & statisticsLendingAsset qualityCapital adequacy
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2026-09-01•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus extended the application deadline for two senior vacancies to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentLeadership change and appointments
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2026-09-01•Europe•European Financial Reporting Advisory Group
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group will hold five September outreach sessions on its draft sustainability reporting standard for certain non-EU undertakings subject to Article 40a of the Accounting Directive. The events in Mexico, Korea, the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom expand stakeholder engagement under the ongoing consultation, with further jurisdictions to follow.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsAccounting and financial reportingESGDisclosures
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2026-09-01•Uganda•Uganda Capital Markets Authority
The Uganda Capital Markets Authority launched its 30th anniversary program and set a five-year target of one million funded collective investment scheme accounts, up from more than 220,000. Priorities include wider retail and youth participation, digital access, stronger investor protection and more listings. Collective investment scheme assets under management have reached UGX 7.06 trillion.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsMarket developmentFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-01•Colombia•Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia is offering in-person assistance from Sept. 1 to 4 in five cities for communities affected by the August earthquake. Support covers petitions, complaints and claims, including priority treatment under the Express Complaints procedure, as well as guidance on consumer rights and available financial measures.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-09-01•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Republicans unveiled legislation to place the CFPB under congressional appropriations and strengthen oversight of its rulemaking, supervision and enforcement. The bill would clarify the bureau’s authority, make guidance nonbinding, reduce duplicative examinations and promote proportionate penalties and remediation.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-09-01•Canada•Ontario Securities Commission
The Ontario Securities Commission has warned that seven named firms are not registered to deal or advise in securities in Ontario. Investors should check the registration of anyone offering investments or investment advice.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activityConsumer and investor protection
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2026-09-01•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has added 32 exchange-traded corporate and mortgage-backed bond issues from 16 issuers to its Lombard List, following a similar broadening in April. The additions take effect on the first business day after publication.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listingsMarket development
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2026-09-01•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported elevated seasonally adjusted price growth in July and likely August due to supply constraints, while underlying inflation measures remained mostly within a 4% to 5% range. It sees a need for carefully calibrated monetary policy to return inflation to the 4% target in 2027. Third-quarter output is being constrained by a temporary reduction in production capacity.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-01•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr said he would support raising rates decisively if inflation does not moderate sufficiently, while favoring more time to assess policy if data show a path toward 2%. He also backed second-chance lending, alternative-data underwriting and targeted business support for entrepreneurs with criminal records. Barr called for stronger evidence on creditworthiness and program outcomes, with appropriate safeguards for AI-based tools.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksLendingFinancial inclusionArtificial intelligence
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2026-09-01•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce backed the agency’s proposed modernization of transfer agent rules to reflect electronic records, tokenized securities and current market practices. The proposal would add compliance requirements and controls over restrictive legend removal to combat microcap fraud, while seeking feedback on onchain trading, securityholder identifiers and inactivity standards.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsComplianceTokenizationRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-01•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a comprehensive modernization of registered transfer agent rules, including one-day processing and posting standards, six-year record retention and expanded reporting. The package would add compliance, safeguarding, cybersecurity and business continuity requirements while removing several existing exemptions. It would also regulate restrictive legend removal and require notifications to securityholders after 18 months of inactivity.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingComplianceClient asset custody and safekeeping
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2026-09-01•El Salvador•Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported adequate financial system liquidity and capital above the legal minimum at the end of July 2026. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 88%, credit continued to expand and lending rates declined across short-term, corporate and long-term personal loans.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksCapital adequacyLiquidity riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-01•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile reported that the Imacec fell 1.5% year over year in July 2026 and 1.7% from June on a seasonally adjusted basis. Mining, services and manufacturing drove the decline, with adverse weather conditions weighing on activity.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-09-01•Global•Ceres
Ceres urged California’s governor to sign three bills covering grid utilization, faster clean energy permitting and interconnection, and greater use of electric vehicles, rooftop solar and batteries. It also raised concern that funding to sustain the state’s Demand Side Grid Support virtual power plant program failed to pass.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-09-01•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain reported that one-year Euribor rose to 2.954% in August from 2.855% in July, an increase of 0.840 percentage points over 12 months. The rate is the main benchmark for mortgage loans issued by Spanish credit institutions.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsFinancial benchmarks
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2026-09-01•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
Czech National Bank research finds that fiscal redistribution can moderate the medium term GDP drag from household debt. The effect is strongest in countries with lower income inequality, particularly when household debt service burdens peak.
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-01•Latvia•Ministry of Finance (Latvia)
ALTUM’s shareholders appointed Ieva Jansone-Buka as supervisory board chair for three years and Uldis Upenieks as a board member following an open competition. Krišjānis Znotiņš will remain on the board.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance
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2026-09-01•Aruba•Central Bank of Aruba
The Central Bank of Aruba reported that broad money fell by AWG 201.9 million in July to AWG 7.52 billion, mainly as net foreign assets declined. Private-sector claims increased to AWG 4.99 billion, while banks’ capital ratio rose to 28.1%. Stay-over visitors grew 13.4% year over year and annual inflation stood at 2.2%.
Data & statisticsCapital adequacyLiquidity riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-01•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority licensed Novara Limited to provide specified corporate and trust services with immediate effect.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-01•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank reported that its balance sheet rose by EUR 2.302 billion to EUR 5.915 trillion. Monetary policy lending increased by EUR 1.413 billion, while monetary policy securities declined by EUR 2.523 billion.
Data & statisticsRegulatory reportingFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-09-01•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank reported a EUR 5.941 trillion Eurosystem balance sheet as of July 31, 2026. Monetary policy securities totaled EUR 3.388 trillion, while banknotes in circulation were EUR 1.638 trillion and monetary policy-related liabilities to credit institutions reached EUR 2.323 trillion.
Data & statisticsAccounting and financial reportingRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-01•Cayman Islands•Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will appoint Gloria Glidden as its second Chief Supervision Officer and Shakira Cox as Acting Head of Banking Supervision from Oct. 1, 2026. Supervisory leadership will be divided between investments and innovation and traditional financial services, with a new Authorisations Division handling all registration and licensing applications.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsRegtech and suptechCorporate governance
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2026-09-01•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency awarded Plaza Lama its pension education seal after 80% of employees completed the required training. Companies qualify when at least 70% of their workforce completes the course.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusionCompliance
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2026-09-01•Uganda•Bank of Uganda
The Bank of Uganda maintained the Central Bank Rate at 9.75 percent and lowered its 12-month inflation forecasts, with core inflation projected at 4.0 percent to 4.5 percent and headline inflation at 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent. Growth is forecast to accelerate from an estimated 6.4 percent in fiscal 2025-26 to 7.0 percent to 7.5 percent in fiscal 2026-27. Energy prices, geopolitical tensions and adverse weather remain key upside risks to inflation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-01•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority has clarified requirements for the single commodity exchange license targeted in the current application period, which will cover a secondary market in commodity derivatives. Applicants face a SAR 25,000 review fee and a SAR 300,000 annual fee, and the licensee will have 12 months to meet commencement requirements. Products, membership rules and subsequent additions will remain subject to regulatory approval.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMarket infrastructureMarket development
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2026-09-01•United States•Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released Community Reinvestment Act evaluations made public during August 2026. The evaluations cover national banks, federal savings associations and insured federal branches of foreign banks.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsLendingComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-09-01•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration has merged WeDevelopment Federal Credit Union into CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union following an earlier conservatorship. Member services will continue without interruption, and deposits remain federally insured under applicable limits of up to USD 250,000.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMergers and acquisitionsAsset qualityFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-09-01•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya is transferring August public sector salary authorizations to commercial banks for immediate processing through the Your Salary Instantly system. Registration has reached about 1.75 million employees, or 79%, as the bank continues to automate complaints handling and address undisbursed salaries with the Ministry of Finance.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-09-01•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Kazakhstan regulator approved two securities market senior officers: Asangali Tair Bolatuly as head and member of a management body and Aigul Zhalgasovna Tleubayeva as a deputy chief accountant.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance