The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission imposed civil sanctions totaling THB 20.29 million on four individuals for manipulating TPL shares on their first trading day. The measures also include trading suspensions of six to 11 months and director and executive bans of 12 to 22 months.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission imposed THB 172.6 million in combined civil sanctions on 18 offenders for coordinating trades that manipulated META shares between February 2018 and February 2020. The sanctions include trading suspensions of 11 to 51 months and director or executive bans of 22 to 102 months, subject to each offender's consent.
The Central Bank of Bolivia is considering ending domestic gold purchases, which it estimates could add USD 150 million to USD 250 million a month to the financial system through gold export proceeds. It has recovered all but 1.2 metric tons of previously pledged gold and reported more than USD 1.1 billion in highly liquid reserve assets. Dollar repayments will expand to institutional depositors from Sept. 15, 2026.
The Bank of Israel cut its interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.25% on September 1, citing moderating inflation and more moderate underlying activity despite rapid headline growth. The rate path will depend on inflation, economic activity, geopolitical uncertainty and fiscal developments.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an HKICL warning about three fraudulent websites offering fake FPS buyer protection and transaction support services. The sites seek identity and banking information, with one directing users to a fraudster posing as customer service personnel on WhatsApp.
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority has opened the selection process for president of the Private Pension Rights Guarantee Fund’s board. The four-year term begins Dec. 14, 2026, and candidates must meet experience, reputation and conflict of interest requirements. Applications are due Oct. 27, 2026.
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency hosted a conference on integrating and simplifying European capital markets and strengthening data-driven supervision. Participants called for proportionate, risk-based rules, closer supervisory cooperation and reduced reporting burdens while maintaining investor protection, resilience and market integrity.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine has opened recruitment for officers responsible for investigating, supporting and adjudicating enforcement cases. The separation of these functions is intended to support objective and impartial decisions on potential breaches of financial market legislation.
Filiz Korkmazer has joined the National Bank of Belgium’s Board of Directors.
The Bank for International Settlements’ Irving Fisher Committee identified persistent gaps that constrain central banks’ use of sustainability data. It proposes improvements focused on relevance, accessibility, reliability and international comparability, supported by stronger standards, infrastructure, data-sharing and analytical techniques.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s preliminary commodity price index rose 1.2% in special drawing rights terms in August and 15.5% over the year. In Australian dollar terms, the index increased 0.1% for the month and 5.8% over the year.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has mandated online filing through OARS for most public offering applications, with processing within 40 days after payment of the initial assessment fee. The platform covers several equity offering routes and specialized registration programs but currently excludes debt securities issuances.
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association marked 10 years of the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model, now permitted in more than 40 countries and used by more than 400 entity groups. The model has received 17 updates and moved to semiannual calibration in 2025, supporting ISDA’s continued push for broader use of transparent, risk-sensitive margin methodologies.
The Institute of International Bankers proposed a flexible exemption for qualifying non-US transactions from the SEC’s Treasury trade submission requirement. If a volume condition is imposed, firms could use the greater of a firm-specific cap or a market-wide measure, with any cap phased in from 25% and limited tolerance for a temporary breach.
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a review of Child Trust Funds as 760,000 matured accounts, worth GBP 2,000 on average, remain unclaimed. It will assess customer contact, fair value and access barriers, and has warned that accounts can be traced free through HMRC instead of through firms charging substantial fees. The review will report in 2027.
The Central Bank of Iceland has begun publishing monthly data on all króna spot transactions conducted by the four domestic commercial banks, broken down by counterparty and currency. Turnover totaled ISK 2,498 billion in the first seven months of 2026, with euro transactions accounting for 56% and US dollar transactions for 31%. Derivatives are excluded.
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has appointed Rune Fuglsang Smet as head of its Credit Risk Office, effective Sept. 1, 2026. He has worked at the authority since 2014 and specializes in bank supervision and credit risk.
The Central Bank of Kuwait’s Walooj Innovation Center is accepting applications from qualified Kuwaiti talent for its Strategic Initiatives Acceleration Program from Sept. 1 through Oct. 1, 2026.
The Islamic Development Bank Group will visit Bangladesh from Sept. 2 to 4, 2026, with a major energy-sector financing agreement scheduled for signing. Talks will also address infrastructure, transport, trade finance, private-sector growth and future cooperation.
Norges Bank will target average banking system reserves of NOK 35 billion, within a plus or minus NOK 5 billion range, from Oct. 1, 2026. The total quota remunerated at the policy rate will be NOK 45 billion, allocated among 94 counterparties with higher quotas for settlement banks.
The Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority reported CHF 31.9 billion of buildings and household property insured against fire and natural hazards in 2025. Claims payments rose to about CHF 11 million despite fewer claims, with fire losses accounting for CHF 8.4 million.
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has recommended targeted EU minimum standards for insurance guarantee schemes while retaining national flexibility. The advice covers eligible policies, activation and payout rules, insolvency ranking, liquidity safeguards and cooperation with resolution authorities, advancing earlier work to reduce uneven protection when insurers fail. It will inform a Commission report due by January 2027 and a possible legislative proposal.
European Central Bank analysis finds that adverse energy supply shocks drove almost all of the euro area’s 1.5 percentage point inflation rise between January and May 2026. Unlike the broad demand and supply pressures of 2021-22, the current episode supports a more gradual and flexible monetary policy response.
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan has clarified how credit histories and personal credit ratings support lenders’ risk assessments. Credit histories are retained for five years from the bureau’s receipt of the latest information, not from the loan date, and access is restricted to individuals and authorized organizations. The explainer complements earlier guidance on credit-history-based consumer protections such as Stop-credit.
The Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority reported that CHF 31.5 billion of property is insured against fire and natural hazards, more than four times the country’s gross domestic product. Insurers paid CHF 9.6 million for related damage in 2024, with storm wind the most frequent natural cause of loss.
The Andorran Financial Authority’s 2025 annual report sets four supervisory priorities for 2026-2029, covering financial and operational resilience, international alignment, digital risks, governance and customer protection. The banking sector reported a 17.51% Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, a 257.5% liquidity coverage ratio and a low nonperforming loan rate.
The French Financial Markets Authority has warned firms not to respond to fraudulent emails impersonating the regulator and requesting signatures on documents. The AMF did not send the messages and has referred the matter to the public prosecutor.
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority has opened an internal promotion process for one assistant coordinator in its Off-site Supervision Directorate. The position pays a basic net salary of MKD 77,947 and is restricted to existing administrative officers who meet the education, experience, performance and competency requirements.
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority Chairperson Marc Holtzman and President Paul Kagame discussed developing deeper capital markets to mobilize long term funding and attract investment. The talks emphasized competitive markets and a sound regulatory framework to broaden access to finance and support private sector growth.
Japan and the US reaffirmed the importance of an orderly yen market to global financial stability and agreed that continued joint efforts would support this objective.
The Central Bank of Russia has extended its foreign cash restrictions and the fee ban on individual withdrawals for another six months. Eligible individuals remain limited to USD 10,000 or the equivalent in EUR, with other funds paid in RUB, while legal entities continue to face restrictions on cash withdrawals in USD, EUR, GBP and JPY.
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has set supervisory expectations for complaints handling by all regulated persons that deal with clients. Complaints should be acknowledged within five business days and receive a final response within 40 business days, while records must be retained for at least seven years. Weak governance, investigation or root-cause analysis may trigger supervisory or enforcement action.
Poland's Ministry of Finance set out three G20 growth priorities: simpler and more predictable regulation, a pragmatic energy transition, and investment in technology-focused skills. Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański also highlighted Poland's 2025 deregulation package of nearly 200 reforms.
The National Bank of Ukraine’s August survey showed the business activity expectations index falling below neutral to 48.3 from 50.1 in July. Construction was the only optimistic sector, while industry recorded the weakest expectations. Most sectors anticipated faster price growth and further workforce reductions.
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has clarified how the public may complain about licensees and registrants, including when urgent matters can be referred directly to the regulator. It sets response standards of five business days for acknowledgment, 10 business days for an initial assessment and 40 business days for a substantive update or resolution outcome. The Commission may take supervisory or enforcement action but cannot resolve private disputes or award compensation.
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority promoted alternative credit scoring and financial services aggregation to expand MSME financing in the Riau Islands. Fifteen local rural banks have partnered with aggregation providers, but no financial institution in the province has partnered with an Alternative Credit Rating Provider, leaving scope for wider use of alternative data in lending decisions.
The Labuan Financial Services Authority has strengthened its framework for digital money broking in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre. The measures raise expectations for governance, compliance, technology and operational controls, building on reforms introduced in 2024 and 2025.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority allotted HKD 83.68 billion of Exchange Fund Bills at average yields of 2.84% and 2.96%. It will tender another HKD 81.31 billion of 91-day and 182-day bills on Sept. 8.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned of fraudulent banking websites, login screens, phishing emails and other scams. Customers who disclosed information or made transactions in response should contact their bank and the Hong Kong Police Force.
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority participated in the Gulf Smart Investor Award ceremony recognizing winners from about 300,000 entries across GCC countries. The award is part of the GCC securities authorities’ joint investor awareness program, Mulim.
Sveriges Riksbank has raised the fee for redeeming invalid banknotes from SEK 200 to SEK 300 per application for banknotes sent in after Sept. 1, 2026, to cover handling costs.
The National Bank of Denmark reported that pension wealth rose by a record DKK 349 billion in the second quarter of 2026 to DKK 4,883 billion. A 7.9% investment return, driven mainly by foreign technology holdings, accounted for most of the increase.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission named 1,150 final passers from 4,368 candidates in the 2026 certified public accountant examination. The pass rate fell 1.6 percentage points to 26.3%, while 1,825 additional candidates secured partial subject passes.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission proposed a KRW 9.2417 trillion budget for fiscal 2027, up 98.7% from 2026. Funding centers on growth investment, expanded lending for financially vulnerable people and youth asset formation, including a new 4.5% emergency loan and broader government contributions to youth savings. The budget is expected to be finalized by the National Assembly in early December.
The Bank of the Lao is briefing authorities and reporting entities on AML, counterterrorist financing and counterproliferation financing rules. It is also seeking views on a draft decree covering provisional measures and the seizure, freezing and confiscation of assets linked to money laundering or terrorist financing.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission filed a criminal complaint against six parties for allegedly operating or supporting unlicensed digital asset brokerage services through Holdstation and UNO. Access to both platforms will be blocked from Oct. 1, 2026, and users were advised to address assets held on them before the deadline.
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority reported MPF assets above HKD 1.5 trillion and annual contributions of HKD 91.23 billion for 2025-26. The period also marked completion of the eMPF rollout across all 24 schemes, while the platform fee fell from 37 to 29 basis points and first-phase full portability amendments received legislative approval.
The World Bank has appointed Stephen N. Ndegwa as division director for Thailand and Myanmar, effective Sept. 1, 2026. He will oversee a new partnership framework for Thailand and continued support for vulnerable communities in Myanmar through analysis and third-party programs.
The World Bank Group has appointed Diletta Doretti as country manager for El Salvador, giving her responsibility for its main public and private sector institutions in the country. She will oversee a USD 2.4 billion public sector portfolio and support the International Finance Corporation’s approximately USD 400 million committed portfolio.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is consulting on legislation to implement its single-currency stablecoin framework, including value stability, capital, redemption and disclosure requirements. Proposals also cover some jointly and foreign-issued stablecoins, prohibit interest, and require stress testing, wind-down planning and safeguards for customer money.
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre is investigating Western Union’s management of money laundering and terrorism financing risks across high-risk payment channels, customers and affiliates. The review covers its compliance program, transaction monitoring and governance, but does not investigate the affiliates themselves.
The Auckland District Court ordered television producer Alexander Breingan to return from the United States and attend all hearings on 33 dishonesty charges filed by New Zealand's Serious Fraud Office. He allegedly obtained more than NZD 4.3 million in government-funded rebates and NZD 10.2 million in lending using false representations and forged documents. He has pleaded not guilty, and the extradition application remains pending with the United States Department of Justice.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and Australian Securities and Investments Commission have released notes from superannuation CEO roundtables on frontier AI, cyber and operational resilience, and crisis preparedness. Participants emphasized tested governance, individual accountability and stronger oversight of concentrated service-provider dependencies, reinforcing the regulators’ recent focus on converting cyber-risk awareness into operational readiness.
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority found that licensed providers generally met client asset obligations but identified gaps in outsourced custody oversight, governance, reporting and fee transparency. Providers remain responsible when services are outsourced and should ensure investors receive independent custody reports and clear information. The findings are also relevant to the authority’s broader review of custody regulation and market practices.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands held its policy rate at 1.5% for the next six months as inflation remains driven mainly by external and supply-side factors. Inflation is projected at 5%–6% by end-2026, while the 2026 growth forecast was lowered to 3.0% from 3.8%.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is consulting on a Public Insurance Registry as population-scale digital public infrastructure for insurance, advancing earlier industry discussions. The registry would connect authoritative records across source institutions to improve policy comparison, servicing, claims, supervision and identification of unclaimed amounts. Its use cases remain conceptual and will inform detailed functional and technical specifications.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission announced KRW 14 billion in free credit life and locally tailored non-life insurance across seven local government areas. The coverage includes debt repayment of up to KRW 10 million after death or specified illness, policy-finance discounts and protection against business, cyber, climate and accident risks. Around 1 million small business owners are expected to benefit.
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance outlined support for SME adoption of AI agents and physical AI. Measures include access to computing infrastructure, a manufacturing foundation model, standardized data-sharing arrangements and region-specific AI deployment support.
The Department of Finance Canada outlined the country’s engagement at G20 and G7 finance meetings on economic stability, artificial intelligence, digital assets and other shared challenges. Bilateral discussions focused on trade and investment, including possible partner support for the next phase of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank initiative.
David Bradbury has begun a five-year term as deputy chair of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, overseeing its superannuation work. His arrival completes APRA’s new Executive Board, with Therese McCarthy Hockey continuing to oversee banking and Suzanne Smith overseeing insurance.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has concluded its court enforceable undertaking with OnePath Custodians after confirming that the trustee met all its obligations. It also lifted a AUD 40 million operational risk capital overlay imposed in connection with deficiencies involving default contributions to MySuper products.
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic warned that social media contracts offering purported central bank loans to citizens are fraudulent and legally invalid. The scheme solicits upfront deposits for individuals unaffiliated with the central bank, and suspicious messages should be ignored and reported.
The Bermuda Ministry of Finance will hold talks with European officials and industry leaders on regulatory cooperation, market access and financial services developments. The Sept. 1-5 visit will also include participation in an international insurance regulatory dialogue and mark 10 years of Bermuda’s Solvency II equivalence.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has appointed Benjamin Klein as vice president and deputy general counsel, effective Aug. 31. He will oversee legal services and advise the bank on ethics, regulation and policy.
The National Credit Union Administration permanently barred three former credit union employees from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Teresa Palmer, Jessie Wright and Ahmed Hamada consented to the orders to resolve NCUA Board claims.
The Central Bank of Paraguay held an economic and financial education fair for secondary students in Coronel Oviedo. Interactive activities covered price stability, payment methods, investing, insurance and informed financial decision-making.
The Central Bank of Peru reported a four-quarter cumulative trade surplus of USD 44.88 billion in the second quarter of 2026, equivalent to 12% of GDP. The quarterly surplus reached USD 9.55 billion as export growth outpaced imports, extending Peru’s run of trade surpluses to 24 consecutive quarters.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission extended the Form PF amendments compliance date from Oct. 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. The delay avoids potential implementation costs while the agencies consider comments on their April 2026 proposal to amend or eliminate some of those reporting requirements.
The Central Bank of The Bahamas reported stable economic expansion in July, with stronger stopover tourism and robust cruise activity. Airport departures rose 7.1% year over year and short-term rental room nights increased 10.5%. Banking liquidity and external reserves declined.
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission will hear two administrative enforcement cases on Sept. 1. The proceedings concern alleged diligence and market fraud violations involving the FI BRA1 fund and alleged regulatory noncompliance by KPMG Auditores Independentes.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported that U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities rose to USD 19.3 trillion at year-end 2025 from USD 15.8 trillion a year earlier. Foreign equities represented USD 15.3 trillion, while long-term and short-term foreign debt totaled about USD 4 trillion.
The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority and HUMAIN have agreed to support AI and cognitive data center adoption across the insurance sector. The collaboration will explore priority use cases and contribute to a sector-wide strategy covering data quality, analytics, secure data sharing and governance.
Lamha Tanbu has completed the requirements to begin testing AI-based advisory services under the Saudi Capital Market Authority’s Financial Technology Experimental Permit.
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority conditionally approved Saudi Printing and Packaging Company's capital reduction from SAR 652.07 million to SAR 68.97 million. The proposal requires shareholder approval and completion of regulatory procedures, and the company must disclose the method and expected effects before the vote.
The Bank of Mozambique requires credit institutions and financial companies to keep primary data centers and core systems in Mozambique and obtain approval for specified offshore and cloud arrangements. Banks, microbanks and electronic money institutions may use only private clouds, while outsourcing contracts must provide security, audit, regulatory access and exit protections. Existing institutions have 12 months after the rules take effect to comply fully.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority reported that commercial (re)insurers incurred USD 1.34 trillion in global claims costs from 2016 through 2025, including USD 251 billion in 2025. United States policyholders accounted for 62% of the decade’s total, and the figures exclude captive (re)insurers and the insurance-linked securities market.
The National Bank of Slovakia approved a €20 silver collector coin featuring the Little Carpathians Protected Landscape Area for release in October 2026.
The Angola Insurance Regulatory and Supervisory Agency reported 21% growth in 2025 gross written premiums to AOA 578.4 billion, while claims costs surged 77% to AOA 251.3 billion. Non-life business accounted for 92% of premiums, and the sector posted net income of AOA 46.6 billion. Pension assets grew 11% to AOA 1.26 trillion, while consumer complaints rose 16.53%.
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic held its policy rate at 5.25% in August, citing robust domestic activity and inflation expected to return to the 4.0% ± 1.0% target range in the fourth quarter despite oil-related pressures. Annual inflation eased to 5.47% in July, while economic growth is projected at around 4.5% in 2026.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission has published its July 2026 monthly capital markets report.
The Angola Capital Markets Commission approved the registration of the KIANDA private closed-end real estate investment fund, managed by INDEPENDENT Finance Advisors and with BAI – Banco Angolano de Investimentos as depositary.
Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama clarified that non-interest banking is a legally permitted commercial model open to all, rather than a religious category or substitute for conventional banking. As the framework moves into implementation, licensed providers will remain subject to standard regulatory safeguards, while the new advisory council will offer technical guidance without assuming regulatory or enforcement powers.
Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren and four other Democratic lawmakers urged President Trump to use existing powers to sanction companies, individuals and vessels supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. They said the administration can target actors linked to 17 Russian economic sectors without additional tariff authority from Congress.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario will hold a Principal Broker Conference on November 23, 2026, covering brokerage compliance, supervision and consumer protection. The program includes FINTRAC insights on AML compliance and offers four continuing education hours, with attendance limited to two representatives per brokerage.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario penalized Chintankumar Narendra Thakkar under a settlement for transmitting insurance applications and charging a fee without an insurance agent license.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is consulting on its draft annual review of private passenger automobile insurance, based on data through Dec. 31, 2025. The report covers premiums, losses, claims, expenses and insurer profitability to help inform future rates and rate filing reviews.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published its CRA evaluation schedule for national banks and federal savings associations for the fourth quarter of 2026 and first quarter of 2027. The agency invited comments on scheduled banks’ CRA activities before their evaluations close.
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported 5.2% annual growth in its economic activity index for June 2026, led by construction, government services, communications and real estate. First-half growth averaged 4.6%, up from 3.0% a year earlier. The bank projects GDP growth of 4.5% to 5.0% for 2026.
The National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Financial Services Users handled 18,073 complaints in the State of Mexico from January through July 2026, up 11.3% from a year earlier. Concluded cases recovered MXN 106.7 million for users, with banking accounting for 67.4% of complaints and potential fraud for 29.7%.
The European Investment Bank approved EUR 9.2 billion for businesses, energy infrastructure, public services and international projects. This includes EUR 4.3 billion channelled through local banks primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises in critical European sectors.
Euroclear Bank has joined the National Bank of Serbia’s RTGS payment system and the securities settlement system supervised by the Central Securities Depository and Clearing House. The integration gives foreign investors easier access to dinar-denominated government bonds through Euroclear’s international infrastructure.
From September 1, 2026, international investors will be able to hold and settle Serbia's long-term dinar government bonds through Euroclear Bank accounts. Serbia's Ministry of Finance expects the link to broaden the investor base, increase potential demand and improve secondary-market liquidity.
The Central Bank of Poland published the results of its August 31 NBP bills sale auction, conducted as a main open market operation.
The National Bank of Georgia has published its August macroeconomic and financial sector reviews to provide timely analytical data.
The Central Bank of Russia will broaden digital ruble access from September 1, 2026, through major banks and retailers. Individuals may add up to RUB 300,000 monthly, while businesses have no top-up limit and will receive fee-free transactions through the end of 2026.
The Central Bank of Estonia reported second-quarter GDP growth of 1.8% year over year and 0.3% quarter over quarter, led by goods exports and manufacturing. Domestic demand was weaker as corporate investment fell and household spending growth slowed. Improving business assessments indicate further economic growth in the second half.
India’s International Financial Services Centres Authority and Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission have established a referral mechanism for fintech businesses seeking to operate in each other’s markets. Building on their December 2025 cooperation framework, the agreement also covers information sharing on financial innovation, technology, market trends and regulatory developments.
The Bank of Thailand reported that the economy expanded from the previous month in July, driven by technology-related exports, manufacturing and tourism. Headline inflation declined, the current account deficit narrowed and labor market conditions remained stable, while private investment softened.
The Central Bank of Uruguay reported improved risk-adjusted reserve performance in the first half of 2026 as it further diversified the international reserve portfolio. Its management strategy continued to prioritize liquidity, security, capital preservation and risk control.
China's National Financial Regulatory Administration will establish a permanent mechanism to address performance-related shortcomings across its four-tier supervisory system. The measures include recurring reviews, integration with inspection and audit remediation, results-based personnel practices and an initiative to strengthen supervisory discipline and efficiency.