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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senate Banking Committee Democrats and other senators urged the OCC and FDIC to withdraw proposed changes to Community Reinvestment Act rules. They said raising the large-bank threshold from about USD 1.65 billion to USD 10 billion would remove more than 1,500 banks from stricter examination, reporting and community development requirements, potentially reducing investment in affordable housing and low- and moderate-income communities.
Policy & regulationOtherMandate changeFinancial inclusionRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority retained its proposed Basel III liquidity monitoring returns and set formal quarterly reporting to begin in the third quarter of 2027, following a trial run for the second quarter. The framework will cover five liquidity metrics, with narrower requirements for overseas bank branches. Final forms and guidance are expected before the end of 2026, and the existing SR3A return is expected to cease from the third quarter of 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity riskRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority deregistered Gray Law Limited as a designated business with effect from Oct. 9, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsComplianceRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission will hold an October 13 hearing concerning potential liability among 17 companies and individuals. The allegations cover fraudulent securities transactions, deficient credit ratings and failures in intermediary and fiduciary oversight.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuseCredit ratingsFiduciary duty
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2026-10-09•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
Argentina Securities Commission President Roberto E. Silva highlighted financial trusts’ role in capital market financing at an event marking 30 years since Argentina’s first consumer securitization. He reiterated the commission’s work to simplify regulation, streamline procedures and facilitate access to these instruments.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesSecuritizationMarket development
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2026-10-09•Bahamas•Bahamas Securities Commission
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has rated the corporate services segment medium-high for money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risk. Key drivers include international clients, nominee arrangements and roughly 7,800 administered entities with no apparent economic activity. Supervisory priorities include beneficial ownership verification, proliferation financing coverage and scrutiny of inactive structures.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsBeneficial ownershipAML and CFT
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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren condemned President Trump’s decision to permit global purchases of Russian diesel for six months under General License 135. They argued that the sanctions relief would support Russia’s war financing and conflict with recent bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing Russian energy revenue.
OtherGeopolitical risk
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2026-10-09•Bahamas•Bahamas Securities Commission
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas rated the digital assets sector’s illicit finance risk as Medium-High, reflecting concentration, remote access by a predominantly foreign client base and rapid cross-border transfers. Mitigating controls reduced the risk score from 0.68 to 0.32, supported by full transaction screening and Travel Rule completeness of about 99% when weighted by client base. The commission expects stronger evidence of transfer compliance, sanctions controls and due diligence for unregistered overseas counterparties.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAML and CFTBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyCompliance
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2026-10-09•Bahamas•Bahamas Securities Commission
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas rated the financial services segment of financial and corporate service providers Medium for financial crime risk, driven by cash handling and concentration among the largest firms. Money laundering risk is Medium, while measured terrorist financing and proliferation financing exposure is low. Supervision will prioritize cash intensive relationships, larger firms and broader coverage of proliferation financing in firms’ risk assessments.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAML and CFTComplianceRisk management
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2026-10-09•Bahamas•Bahamas Securities Commission
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas rated the securities sector medium-high for overall money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risk, reflecting its cross-border scale, remote onboarding and concentration. The sector held about $256.6 billion in client assets, with foreign residents representing 86% of clients. Supervisory work will test reported controls, suspicious transaction reporting, beneficial ownership verification and sanctions screening.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsAML and CFTBeneficial ownership
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2026-10-09•Bahamas•Bahamas Securities Commission
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas found 82 deficiencies in 16 thematic examinations of digital asset registrants, mainly involving periodic statutory filings and core anti-money laundering controls. Travel Rule testing of 1,831 transfers identified eight breaches across three firms, all involving missing or unavailable originator or beneficiary records. Remediation is being tracked, while preoperational firms must close readiness gaps before commencing business.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsAML and CFTBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyRisk management
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2026-10-09•Zimbabwe•Zimbabwe Insurance and Pensions Commission
The Zimbabwe Insurance and Pensions Commission has begun paying USD 200 each to 8,600 private occupational pensioners affected by the 2019 currency reforms. The payments are funded by a USD 1.75 million dividend from Mutapa Gold Resources, with recipients selected based on benefit levels and age. Further payments will depend on additional dividends.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsClaims managementConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Cayman Islands•Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has unveiled 2026 circulating coins featuring King Charles III, with all four denominations due to enter circulation in the coming weeks. Existing technical specifications and reverse designs remain unchanged, while coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II will remain legal tender.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-09•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo Deputy Governor Nesrin Shileku-Shala outlined the central bank’s work to embed climate and environmental risks in financial sector oversight. Measures include supervisory expectations for banks and a World Bank-supported Green Dashboard under the 2025-2027 strategic roadmap.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeESGFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Kosovo•Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo Governor Ahmet Ismaili reported strong banking capitalization, liquidity and asset quality at an Istanbul financial stability panel. He highlighted safeguards against external and cross-border risks, proportionate oversight of nonbanks and progress on risk based supervision and preparations for FINREP and COREP reporting.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCapital adequacyLiquidity riskStress testing
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2026-10-09•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia’s Board unanimously excluded Nana Keinishvili from its decision-making process pending completion of an investigation by the Prosecutor General’s Office. The decision applies legal provisions requiring recusal where personal interests or other circumstances could influence an official’s judgment.
Institutional developmentGovernanceCorporate governanceFitness and propriety
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2026-10-09•Luxembourg•Ministry of Finance (Luxembourg)
The Luxembourg Ministry of Finance welcomed Ecofin’s political agreement to strengthen European financial market integration and advance the Savings and Investments Union. Eurogroup and Ecofin ministers also reviewed Capital Markets Union progress, banking competitiveness, fiscal efficiency and implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentCompetition and market structureGeopolitical risk
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2026-10-09•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland published the results of its October 9, 2026 bill sale auction, conducted as a fine tuning open market operation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsLiquidity riskMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren condemned President Trump’s central bank proceedings as an illegitimate effort to take control of the institution.
OtherCorporate governanceGeopolitical risk
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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren requested information about reports that private parties received the Federal Reserve commissioned report on Silicon Valley Bank’s failure before publication. She asked Federal Reserve officials and Starling Trust Sciences’ CEO to identify recipients and approvals and explain whether the disclosure complied with rules on confidential supervisory and other nonpublic information by Oct. 22, 2026.
SupervisionOtherRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-10-09•Rwanda•Rwanda Capital Markets Authority
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority Technical Advisor James Ndahiro emphasized requirements for licensed market participants to provide reliable information on investment products, risks and potential returns. He urged retail investors to seek guidance from licensed brokers and assess opportunities carefully.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Canada•Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
FINTRAC plans to use its increased CAD 85 million funding envelope, new authorities and modernized technology to target supervision according to entity and sector risk. Reporting entities should expect deeper scrutiny and stronger enforcement where risks or noncompliance are greater. They must clearly document their risks and show how those risks shape their compliance programs.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitAML and CFTComplianceRisk management
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2026-10-09•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
Central Bank of Uruguay Vice President Ana Claudia de los Heros emphasized interoperability and common infrastructure as tools to expand competition and participation in financial services. She also discussed legislation to establish open finance and controlled testing environments, with users retaining ownership of their data and the central bank leading regulatory development and standard setting.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOpen banking and financePayments and payment systemsRegulatory sandbox
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2026-10-09•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank published its monthly list of registered and active institutional investors from the Portfolio Investment Reporting System.
Data & statisticsBeneficial ownershipRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed allowing registered funds to cross trade level 2 securities with affiliates under updated pricing, best interest and compliance safeguards. Funds would report aggregate cross-trading values by asset class, while the SEC is considering whether transaction-level prices should also be reported through post-trade transparency systems.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingMarket abuseMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed restoring cross trading for most fixed income securities between registered funds and certain affiliates. The amendments would modernize pricing, best interest and compliance oversight requirements and require aggregate reporting by asset class.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingMarket development
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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed allowing registered funds to cross trade most fixed income securities valued with observable level 2 inputs. The framework would add alternative pricing methods, pretrade best interest determinations, chief compliance officer reviews and aggregate reporting by asset class. The SEC estimates annual transaction cost savings of about USD 173 million.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-10-09•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority and Bank Indonesia hosted about 300 delegates from more than 60 countries for BCBS and ICBS discussions on evolving banking risks. OJK called for risk based, principles based and technology neutral supervision of artificial intelligence, digital assets and changing bank business models, supported by cross border policy coordination. It also urged early preparation for quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitAML and CFTFinancial stability and systemic riskStablecoins
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2026-10-09•Europe•European Financial Reporting Advisory Group
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has extended its survey on the costs and benefits of the proposed ESRS-40a requirements for certain non-EU companies. The findings will inform its final advice to the European Commission, including its assessment of reporting burdens and potential benefits for EU companies.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsAccounting and financial reportingESGDisclosures
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2026-10-09•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has jointly developed an investment funds bill that has been submitted for parliamentary registration. The proposal would align Ukraine’s framework with European Union rules, introduce public and alternative fund categories, strengthen investor protections and establish cross-border market access. Existing funds and professional participants would receive a transition period to meet the new requirements.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionDisclosuresRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Global•IOSCO
The International Organization of Securities Commissions named Altara and Swipewise the main winners of its first AI focused investor education TechSprint. Their tools address AI enabled scams and help retail investors assess AI generated financial information, with both selected for potential further regulatory testing, piloting or deployment.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsArtificial intelligenceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency participated in regional discussions on sustainable pension investment, AI-enabled supervision and labor formalization. Topics included portfolio diversification, early risk detection and social protection for workers with intermittent careers. Regional contributory coverage increased from 38% in 2004 to 46% in 2024, but pension contribution gaps persist.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceESGRegtech and suptech
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2026-10-09•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority deregistered Exact Tax (Bespoke) Limited, effective Oct. 8, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
The French Financial Markets Authority updated its indicators for the French money market fund market through June 30, 2026, covering assets under management, maturity and rate sensitivity, liquidity, returns and issuer exposures. The analysis distinguishes short term and standard funds and assesses daily and weekly liquidity against minimum requirements of 7.5% and 15%, respectively. Almost all French money market funds use variable net asset value.
Data & statisticsLiquidity riskRegulatory reportingFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy and its partners have relaunched the Navigati campaign to raise awareness of online fraud, including scams using artificial intelligence. The initiative provides practical prevention guidance through digital channels and Cybersecurity Open Days at participating bank branches.
Financial literacy & educationCyber resilienceFraud and scamsArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-09•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy co-hosted a conference examining global macroeconomic shocks and policy responses. Research covered geopolitical tensions, energy and commodity markets, fiscal and monetary policy, trade, international finance and technological change.
ResearchGeopolitical riskMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Norway•Department of Finance (Norway)
The committee reviewing the Government Pension Fund Global’s ethical framework will deliver its report to Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg on Oct. 15.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationESGCorporate governance
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2026-10-09•United Kingdom•Bank of England
A Bank of England staff working paper finds that monetary tightening increases UK life insurers’ demand for sterling denominated UK corporate bonds but reduces U.S. insurers’ demand for dollar denominated issues. These offsetting responses suggest foreign insurer activity can weaken monetary transmission through domestic insurer balance sheets.
ResearchCapital adequacyMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•United Kingdom•Bank of England
Bank of England staff research finds that monetary policy should prioritize output stabilization when carbon pricing or green subsidies create inflation-output trade-offs. The model prescribes a rate cut after an inflationary, contractionary carbon price shock and a rate increase after a deflationary, expansionary green subsidy shock. Dual mandate Taylor rules produce lower welfare costs than inflation-only approaches.
ResearchClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-09•United Kingdom•Bank of England
A Bank of England working paper finds that founding teams combining similar talent with diverse specializations build larger, more productive and longer-lived firms, but matching frictions impede their formation. Removing biased exposure toward similar-skilled founders could raise average wages by 6% and output by 4%, while baseline output is about 36% below an optimal-assignment benchmark.
ResearchDiversity and inclusionSME financingCorporate governance
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2026-10-09•Global•Financial Stability Board
The Financial Stability Board found that only four of 19 member jurisdictions fully comply with its standard for last-resort public funding of systemic banks in resolution, while about half have material gaps or no substantive implementation. Key weaknesses concern funding scale, rapid deployment, operational testing and protections against taxpayer losses. The FSB called for prearranged, scalable mechanisms with clear loss recovery, moral hazard and cross-border coordination safeguards.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluationsRecovery and resolutionFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-09•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board staff analysis of new 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances measures finds that affluent families account for more spending than prior surveys indicate, although spending is less concentrated than income or wealth. The top income and wealth deciles each account for about 28 percent of spending. Evidence of a K-shaped recovery is mixed, with no disproportionate gains at the top but more reports of deterioration among lower income families.
ResearchMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-09•Italy•Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision (IVASS)
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision and financial sector partners have launched a new edition of the “I Navigati” cybersecurity awareness campaign, with a focus on online fraud involving artificial intelligence. Digital guidance and information events at participating bank branches will help citizens, families and businesses prevent scams and use digital tools more safely.
Financial literacy & educationCyber resilienceFraud and scamsArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-09•Hungary•National Bank of Hungary
National Bank of Hungary Governor Mihály Varga reiterated that monetary policy will remain cautious and data driven amid energy price and geopolitical risks. The bank’s 2.5 percent medium term inflation target takes effect on Jan. 1, 2028, with decisions guided by the inflation outlook, global developments and domestic risk premia.
Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategyMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board’s 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances found that real median family income rose 7 percent and real median net worth increased 2 percent from 2022. Overall debt prevalence remained stable, but the share of families with debt payment-to-income ratios above 40 percent rose from 6.5 percent to 8.6 percent.
Data & statisticsConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-09•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama will lead the bank’s delegation at the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Its agenda will emphasize digital and sustainable finance, artificial intelligence, financial inclusion, central bank digital currency projects and cross-border payment infrastructure.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceCBDCClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-09•Bulgaria•National Bank of Bulgaria
The Bulgarian National Bank approved Tokuda Bank AD’s merger into Bulgarian-American Credit Bank AD, which will become its universal legal successor while Tokuda Bank ceases to exist without liquidation.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMergers and acquisitions
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2026-10-09•Europe•European Commission
The European Commission has approved two French State aid schemes of up to EUR 40.5 million for transport, agriculture, fishery and aquaculture companies affected by higher fuel prices. Eligible businesses may obtain state guaranteed loans of EUR 5,000 to EUR 50,000 at a fixed rate of 3.8% for up to three years.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsLendingCompetition and market structure
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2026-10-09•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board analysis finds that 85.4% of U.S. families participate in informal financial or caregiving support networks. Emergency support is substantially more common among wealthier families, suggesting balance sheets alone understate inequality. Another 5.5% of families have both low wealth and no measured informal support network, placing them at heightened risk from financial shocks.
ResearchConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusionFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reported continued growth in Tenth District energy and drilling activity, with firms expecting expansion into 2027. Capital investment increased at its fastest annual pace in four years, while annual revenue and capital expenditure indexes reached their highest levels since 2022.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-10-09•United States•New York State Department of Financial Services
The New York State Department of Financial Services marked 15 years since the merger of the state’s banking and insurance regulators. It now oversees more than 3,100 institutions with nearly USD 10 trillion in assets and has returned over USD 765 million to consumers and collected USD 575 million in penalties during the past five years. Its review highlighted regulatory frameworks for cybersecurity, virtual currency and consumer protection.
Institutional developmentOtherCyber resilienceConsumer and investor protectionArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-09•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has raised scheduled banks’ daily minimum CRR maintenance from 90% to 99% of the requirement from the fortnight beginning Oct. 16, 2026, while retaining the prescribed fortnightly average requirement.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLiquidity riskMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Central African Republic•Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Central Africa is seeking bids for eight lots covering headquarters security, equipment maintenance and a regulatory compendium, with no limit on how many lots one bidder may secure.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-10-09•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on draft qualification and disclosure requirements for internal auditors at IPO and SPO companies. From Jan. 1, 2028, covered applicants would need internal auditors with an active prescribed certificate and at least five years of relevant experience, including three years related to internal audit. IPO, SPO and listed companies would also face internal auditor disclosure requirements from 2028.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAuditingRegulatory reportingCorporate governance
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2026-10-09•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met Goldman Sachs President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron to discuss global economic and financial conditions and China’s macroeconomic policies.
Monetary policyOtherMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
The China Securities Regulatory Commission is consulting on revised operating and supporting rules for publicly offered securities investment funds, advancing a project in its 2026 legislative plan. The proposals would strengthen fund manager accountability, support equity fund development and product innovation, and increase operating flexibility through adjustments to regulatory indicators and mechanisms.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket developmentRegulatory reportingCompliance
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2026-10-09•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama set out prudential, cybersecurity, customer protection and licensing expectations for SaoPay as it began operations as a Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer. SaoPay must safeguard and reconcile customer funds, manage risks across its agent and merchant networks, disclose charges clearly and stay within approved activities. The governor also urged the company to increase active wallet use and extend affordable digital services to underserved customers.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCyber resilienceRegulatory sandboxConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama reported that all 23 banks now meet regulatory capital requirements, shifting the supervisory focus from capital restoration to longer-term resilience. Banks must reduce nonperforming loan ratios to 10% by the end of December 2026. The central bank is also preparing credit risk, liquidity and artificial intelligence directives and plans further business model and cybersecurity reviews.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskLiquidity riskArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-09•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has appointed Judy Shelton as a counselor in the Office of the Secretary. She will advise Secretary Scott Bessent on currency policy, focusing on financial conditions in China.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsForeign exchange policy and marketsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-10-09•Malaysia•Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia is adding MYR 5 billion to the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility, doubling its allocation to MYR 10 billion and extending availability until June 30, 2027, or full use. Budget 2027 measures also expand financing support for small government contractors and provide tax relief and MYR 40 million in vouchers for the MediAsas health plan. Banks will phase in basic credit cards with a maximum interest or profit rate of 14% a year from October 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financingConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-09•United Arab Emirates•Ministry of Finance (United Arab Emirates)
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance will attend the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok from Oct. 12 to 18. The delegation will discuss global financial stability and development financing and hold bilateral talks on financial cooperation.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-09•Bosnia and Herzegovina•Banking Agency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Banking Agency of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina presented baseline research showing an adult financial literacy score of 57.4 out of 100 and that 47.1% of surveyed high school students are below the basic level. The findings will guide an action plan and targeted educational materials, with a focus on practical financial skills, digital security and financial education in schools.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-09•Slovenia•Central Bank of Slovenia
The Central Bank of Slovenia outlined Governor Primož Dolenc’s participation in the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok from Oct. 12 to 18. The agenda covers macroeconomic imbalances, climate, artificial intelligence and digital finance risks, alongside IMF resources for vulnerable countries, debt vulnerabilities and quota reform.
Policy & regulationCooperationFinancial stability and systemic riskClimate risk and sustainable financeArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-09•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan held anti-corruption training for central and regional employees. The seminar covered the national strategy through 2030, legal compliance, professional ethics and measures to identify and prevent corruption.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingBribery and corruptionCompliance
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2026-10-09•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets discussed cooperation with the CFA Romania Association and CFA Institute to address listing barriers and bring more companies to the capital market. Potential work would help prospective issuers understand market financing and build the capabilities needed to access it, in line with Moldova’s 2025-2030 capital market strategy.
Policy & regulationCooperationMarket developmentSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-10-09•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland published the minutes of the Monetary Policy Council’s Sept. 9, 2026, decision-making meeting.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decision minutes and accountsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank has appointed Lumír Šatran to lead the Moravia Regional Division from November 1, 2026. Jakub Žák will remain interim director until Šatran takes office.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-09•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank and the South African Foreign Exchange Committee have launched a public register for voluntary Statements of Commitment to the FX Global Code. It primarily covers wholesale foreign exchange participants in South Africa, with access available to participants elsewhere that use the standard statement format, and will link to the Global Index of Public Registers.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsForeign exchange policy and marketsMarket infrastructureCompliance
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2026-10-09•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency Board members highlighted stronger conditions in Croatia’s capital market but warned that maintaining investor trust through market cycles remains a key challenge. They called for simpler regulation and deeper European market integration while preserving investor protection. The discussions also emphasized financial literacy, long-term planning and voluntary pension savings.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket developmentConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus will limit public counter services to 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. on October 16, 2026, because of a scheduled preparedness exercise with the Cyprus Police.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingOperational risk and resilience
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2026-10-09•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine outlined work to operationalize digital asset regulation, pilot municipal bonds and develop implementing rules for securitization. It also presented an initial revised Corporate Governance Code based on an apply-or-explain approach. Separate draft amendments would reduce and clarify filing requirements for collective investment funds.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCorporate governanceSecuritizationBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-09•Italy•Bank of Italy
Bank of Italy data show annual private sector lending growth accelerated to 3.7% in August, while deposit growth slowed to 1.8%. Household mortgage and consumer credit costs rose to 3.99% and 10.78%, respectively, while the rate on new corporate loans declined to 3.71%.
Data & statisticsLending
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2026-10-09•Italy•Bank of Italy
The Bank of Italy’s October snapshot shows second quarter GDP growth of 0.2% and preliminary annual inflation of 4.1% in September, although inflation excluding energy and food remained at 1.8%. Banking liquidity and capital ratios remained above 100% and 15%, respectively, while the official 2026 fiscal targets put the deficit at 2.9% of GDP and public debt at 138.1%.
Data & statisticsMacroprudential policy and toolsCapital adequacyLiquidity risk
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2026-10-09•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
Spanish National Securities Market Commission President Carlos San Basilio has been elected to ESMA’s Management Board through Sept. 30, 2029, with a possible two-and-a-half-year renewal. He will help oversee ESMA’s mandate and its transition to a new governance and supervisory model.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance
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2026-10-09•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
Gabriel Bernardino, president of Portugal's Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority, addressed Money Conference 2026 on challenges affecting Portugal’s economy, banking and insurance sectors.
OtherFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-09•Spain•Ministry of Finance (Spain)
Spain’s Tax Agency and National Police arrested 21 people on suspicion of money laundering and membership in a criminal organization. Authorities seized 48 properties and estimate that homes worth about EUR 20 million were purchased with drug trafficking proceeds. The investigation remains open.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTBeneficial ownership
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2026-10-09•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia clarified that Family Mortgage loans may exceed 15 years, although government interest subsidies end after that period. Banks must generally assume a 4 percentage point rate increase in payment schedules and are advised to use it for debt burden and total cost calculations while warning borrowers that payments may vary with the key rate.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLendingConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia reported that September money market rates stayed close to the key rate, while government bond yields for maturities of at least two years rose notably. Loan and deposit rate movements were mixed, and broad money growth continued to decelerate.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Latvia•Ministry of Finance (Latvia)
Latvia's Ministry of Finance expects inflation to remain above 3% for the rest of 2026 and potentially approach 4% by year end as fuel and heating costs stay elevated. September inflation was 3.2%, while record diesel prices prompted a further excise duty cut that may not be fully passed through to consumers. Food price deflation is providing a temporary offset but is unlikely to continue in 2027.
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-09•Global•United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative has outlined its COP17 finance priorities and called for policy, regulatory and market conditions that support nature markets with high integrity. The agenda will focus on the first review of progress under the Global Biodiversity Framework, implementation of the Cali finance strategy and translating national biodiversity plans into investable opportunities. Finance and Biodiversity Day on Oct. 26 will examine financial alignment, risk measurement and instruments for mobilizing capital.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesNature-related risk
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2026-10-09•Europe•Single Resolution Board
The Single Resolution Board has proposed stronger information sharing, supervisory coordination and legal clarity for stablecoin exposures under the MiCA review. It warns that reserve deposits and redemption pressures could impair bank liquidity and resolvability. The board also supports a proportionate crisis management regime for significant stablecoins issued by non-credit institutions.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesStablecoinsRecovery and resolutionFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has appointed Liam Coleman as permanent chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service with Treasury approval. He will begin a three year term on Oct. 10, 2026, after serving as interim chair for the past year.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointmentsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Morocco•Central Bank of Morocco
The Central Bank of Morocco published two working papers on the design and macroeconomic effects of a potential digital dirham. The research explores a capped, non-interest-bearing retail CBDC distributed through a two-tier model, with offline and cross-border capabilities. Model simulations indicate a 6.6% of GDP CBDC stock could raise long-run output by 0.7% and modestly improve resilience to financial shocks.
ResearchCBDCFinancial inclusionFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The UK Financial Conduct Authority found material weaknesses in market abuse surveillance at seven retail brokers, including overly high reporting thresholds, poor alert calibration and limited senior oversight. It required every firm to strengthen its controls and used skilled person reviews in some cases. Reporting quality improved following remediation, while retail broker surveillance remains a supervisory priority.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsMarket abuseAML and CFTRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England-led Cross-Market Operational Resilience Group tested how authorities and 38 systemic banks and market infrastructure operators would respond to a global cloud services disruption. The Bank expects firms to use the findings to strengthen their resilience and response to severe operational and cyber incidents.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsOperational risk and resilienceCyber resilience
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2026-10-09•United Arab Emirates•Ministry of Economy (UAE)
The UAE Ministry of Economy discussed deeper investment partnerships with the UK, Italy, Uzbekistan and Scotland at Investopia Bridge 2026. Priority areas included financial services, advanced industry, technology, clean energy, tourism, transport and infrastructure.
OtherFintech and insurtechClimate risk and sustainable financeCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-09•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking evidence on whether European Union central counterparties can safely use tokenised forms of otherwise eligible collateral. The review covers legal certainty, liquidity, default management, client protection, operational resilience and interoperability across digital twin, native and hybrid models. ESMA will assess the evidence in the first quarter of 2027 before deciding whether regulatory or supervisory action is needed.
Policy & regulationOtherCCPsTokenizationMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-09•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority has appointed Carlo Comporti as Chair from Nov. 1, 2026, following confirmation by the Council of the European Union. Comporti is a CONSOB Commissioner and serves on ESMA’s Board of Supervisors and Management Board.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-10-09•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority found that 129 EU and European Economic Area banks would maintain capital above minimum requirements under fully loaded CRR3, with an average projected Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 15.1%. The framework would raise Tier 1 minimum required capital by 6%, with 33 institutions bound by the output floor. Under static balance sheets, projected shortfalls would be EUR 2.2 billion in 2030 and EUR 18.5 billion in 2033.
Data & statisticsCapital adequacyPrudential risksRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-09•Mauritius•Bank of Mauritius
The Bank of Mauritius has invited institutions and organizations to submit views by October 30, 2026, ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee’s November 11 meeting.
Monetary policyOtherMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-09•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan Governor Taleh Kazimov emphasized price and macroeconomic stability, effective management of inflation expectations and flexible monetary policy amid global uncertainty. He also highlighted transparent communication, institutional credibility and stronger dialogue among central banks.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-09•Comoros•Central Bank of Comoros
The Central Bank of Comoros released an update on the economic analysis, financial indicators and policy decisions from its Oct. 8 Monetary Policy and Reserve Management Committee meeting.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksRegulatory reportingMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-09•North Macedonia•North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority held the theoretical portion of the insurance broker exam on Oct. 9, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
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2026-10-09•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission presented 93 financial literacy awards to 55 capital market businesses, industry groups and financial influencers. Activities under the 2026 initiative reached 792.9 million, while recipients in five award categories received the Investment Knowledge Provider designation. Criteria for the 2027 phase will be announced later.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-09•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia is investigating how Milena Tabaković was incorrectly listed as its adviser on the IMF and World Bank Meetings participant platform. It confirmed that she has never worked for the central bank and is not part of Serbia’s four member delegation to the Annual Meetings.
OtherForeign exchange policy and marketsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published institution-level deposit and loan interest-rate data for August 2026.
Data & statisticsRegulatory reportingFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-09•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus extended the deadline to express interest in its one-day Coin Design Workshop to midnight on Oct. 19, 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCBDC
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2026-10-09•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine reports that it has implemented 154 measures under its foreign exchange liberalization roadmap, including 144 easing measures, and has begun selected third stage steps. Liberalization-related transactions remain a limited share of foreign exchange purchases and cross-border transfers. Further easing will depend on macroeconomic, market and financial stability conditions and will retain anti-circumvention controls.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsForeign exchange policy and marketsFinancial stability and systemic riskCross-border payments
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2026-10-09•Türkiye•Central Bank of Türkiye
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye convened an international forum on monetary policy, financial stability, trade uncertainty and artificial intelligence. Speakers including U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed policy communication, economic risks and the capacity of financial markets to withstand shocks.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksArtificial intelligenceFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-09•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator reported that consumer credit portfolio growth slowed from 14.6% in August 2025 to 7.5% in August 2026 following tighter lending restrictions. It expects creditors to resolve problem debt based on borrowers’ actual capacity and plans integrated case handling through the FinKomek platform. Fraudulent loans fell from 8,700 in 2024 to 1,900 in 2026, with banks facing further antifraud improvements and independent audits.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionComplaints and dispute resolutionFraud and scams