The British Columbia Securities Commission secured a CAD 50,000 settlement from Christopher R. Anderson over late reporting of 172 securities transactions valued at CAD 2,097,332. He also failed to file 28 required reports and related news releases and paid CAD 10,300 in late fees after correcting the filings.
The Federal Reserve Board released the minutes of the July 28–29, 2026, Federal Open Market Committee meeting, reflecting information available to the committee at the time.
The Bank of Canada awarded RCMP Constable Michael Scott-Doornink its 2026 honor for excellence in counterfeit deterrence. His work strengthened collaboration, intelligence sharing and training among law enforcement, the Bank and private-sector partners across southern Ontario.
The Financial Conduct Authority fined former SVS Securities CEO Demetrios Hadjigeorgiou GBP 56,400 and banned him from senior management roles in financial services. The FCA found that he failed to protect customers whose money was placed in high-risk products and did not challenge an inadequately disclosed 10% reduction in bond values that generated GBP 359,800 for SVS.
The Central Bank of Syria has adopted a licensing and supervisory framework for payment providers, electronic money providers and payment system operators. It introduces governance, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, customer protection and data localization requirements while retaining cash as a payment option. Existing providers generally have six months to comply, and unlicensed entities must seek regularization within 15 business days.
The Central Bank of Jordan reported a 14.3% increase in incoming worker remittances to USD 2,496.2 million in the first half of 2026, led by inflows from the United Arab Emirates. Outgoing remittances rose 15.5% to USD 969.3 million, with Egypt receiving the largest share.
The National Bank of Denmark will present a new forecast for the Danish economy at a livestreamed press conference on September 23, 2026.
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority published a congratulatory message to King Mohammed VI for Youth Day.
AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance identified potentially hundreds of millions in suspected mortgage fraud through analysis of data from 10 major Australian banks. The activity involved false income and employment information, fabricated business activity and complex third-party funding, exposing systemic control weaknesses. AUSTRAC urged all mortgage lenders to review their books, strengthen controls and report suspicious activity.
The Brazil Securities Commission discussed tokenization, artificial intelligence and market supervision with the NYSE and Nasdaq during a U.S. mission. The talks covered the CVM’s new Tokenization Working Group, supervisory safeguards and potential cooperation between the Brazilian and U.S. capital markets.
The Brazil Securities Commission will add mandatory accumulated consolidated gross revenue and date fields to quarterly information and standardized financial statement forms from Aug. 29, 2026. Missing information will block submissions and resubmissions through Empresas.NET.
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has received 40 new bank charter applications over roughly 18 months, including 23 involving digital assets. Comptroller Jonathan Gould also said the agency expects to finalize its GENIUS Act rule for payment stablecoins by November.
The Central Bank of Paraguay presented a 2026-2031 financial inclusion strategy comprising 39 coordinated public-private actions. It targets underserved groups and focuses on access to formal financial services, financial education, risk-based oversight, digital and physical infrastructure, and user protection.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking comment on the listing and oversight of compute derivatives, including perpetual futures. The review covers market liquidity and standardization, benchmark reliability, manipulation risks, surveillance and customer protection, with responses due 60 days after Federal Register publication.
The Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana has named 20 entities admitted to its virtual asset regulatory sandbox, which began in March 2026. Their pilots cover asset tokenization, brokerage, exchanges, trading platforms and custody, with the results informing activity-specific licensing and registration rules.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine adopted new reporting procedures for managers and backed three draft laws, including legislation to align anti-money laundering rules with EU requirements. It warned investors about Aurora Trade Limited and CadBrokers, ordered two market participant inspections and terminated GOODWILL-BROK LLC’s dealer license.
The Central Bank of Chile expanded direct access to its Real-Time Gross Settlement System to specified cooperatives, securities depository and custody companies, recognized foreign central counterparties, regulated payment system operators and their nonbank participants. Eligible entities may open central bank accounts and make payments directly through the system.
The Jamaica Financial Services Commission is consulting on recovery planning requirements for prescribed insurance and securities institutions and holding companies. The proposal would require proportionate, board-approved plans with at least three stress scenarios, annual testing and prompt notification of trigger breaches. Comments are due by September 16, 2026, and initial plans would be due within 12 months after the final guidelines are issued.
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick warned that crypto trading platform ChicksX is not registered to trade in or advise on securities or derivatives in the province. Investors should avoid the platform because applicable investor protections are not assured.
The Central Bank of Uruguay, the National Statistics Institute and the Ministry of Tourism agreed to update inbound and outbound tourism survey methods and strengthen technical capabilities. The improved data will support the central bank’s move to a 2025 reference year for key national and international accounts.
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network brought financial institutions and law enforcement together to examine emerging health care and hospice fraud schemes, financial typologies and red flags. It urged institutions to review its existing advisory and trained law enforcement to use Bank Secrecy Act data in fraud investigations.
De Nederlandsche Bank has confirmed that its EUR 29,700 fine against International Trust Services B.V. is final. The trust office failed to arrange a required annual audit covering 2021, and its subsequent objection was filed late and declared inadmissible.
The Argentina Securities Commission discussed its proposed FAL framework with more than 90 market representatives as part of an ongoing public consultation. FALs would use employer-funded, ring-fenced assets to meet employment termination obligations and could operate through publicly offered financial trusts or open-ended mutual funds under CNV supervision.
The Royal Court granted the Guernsey Financial Services Commission’s application for an administration management order covering a registered collective investment scheme, effective Aug. 18, 2026. Two joint administration managers from Leonard Curtis C.I. Limited now control the company’s business, property and affairs under the court’s supervision.
The European Central Bank has selected 61 market and public sector participants for the Eurosystem’s Appia contact group. Starting in September 2026, the group will advise on the Pontes settlement platform and support implementation of the Appia roadmap for a European tokenised financial ecosystem.
Federal Reserve Board analysis finds that liquidity transformation risk has increased in bank loan mutual funds as Level 3 assets approach pandemic-era levels while liquid asset ratios remain stable. Risk has declined on balance in high-yield funds. Evidence from the March 2020 and April 2025 stress episodes indicates that the relationship between liquidity buffers and redemptions varies with the nature of the shock.
The New York State Department of Financial Services warned Holocaust survivors and their families about fraudulent compensation outreach from an entity calling itself the Jewish Holocaust Claims Center. The department referred the matter to law enforcement, and the entity’s website has been removed. Recipients should verify any outreach before sharing personal or financial information.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario found non-compliance with certain requirements governing health service providers’ billing and business practices for auto insurance claims. It issued warning letters or secured voluntary undertakings in some cases and extended its supervision plan through March 2027.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission resolved its FTX-related fraud actions against Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, imposing five-year trading bans and registration bans of 10 and eight years, respectively. The CFTC is not seeking monetary remedies at this time because of their cooperation and the related USD 11.02 billion forfeiture order, but may reopen the cases if they provide materially false information or breach their cooperation agreements.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore urged actuaries to strengthen AI governance, forward-looking scenario analysis and stress testing as risks become more interconnected. It also called for affordable and accessible insurance products that respond to aging populations, disability, mental health needs and emerging climate technologies.
The Central Bank of Seychelles reviewed operational priorities for the next phase of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. The outcome will guide resource and leadership priorities and underpin a Strategic Implementation Roadmap.
The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority approved the public offering of the anb Monthly Distributions Fund, but emphasized that its approval is not a recommendation to invest.
Nosooh Financial Company has completed the requirements to begin its licensed Managing Investments Activity in the Securities Business, the Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority confirmed.
The agency approved Talgat Maksutovich Salikhov as head of an executive body and member of a governing body in the securities market.
Payments Canada outlined a session on existing money transfer options and the upcoming Real-Time Rail, focusing on their operational, regulatory and strategic implications.
The Central Bank of Venezuela held specialized AML and CFT training on international correspondent banking for regulators, financial authorities and public and private banks. The program focused on compliance assessments for secure correspondent relationships, institution-wide compliance culture and digital tools.
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported that gross international reserves fell to USD 103.3 billion at end-July 2026 but still covered 6.7 months of imports and related payments. The July balance-of-payments deficit was USD 1.5 billion, taking the January-July shortfall to USD 5.3 billion, below the USD 5.8 billion deficit recorded a year earlier.
The National Bank of Georgia is seeking input on the development and supervision of factoring platforms ahead of the factoring law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Regulated financial institutions and factoring companies will act as factors, while transactions must use registered platforms that meet National Bank requirements. Feedback is due by Sept. 4, 2026.
The Maldives Monetary Authority is consulting on draft financial consumer protection and simplified and electronic customer due diligence regulations. The due diligence rules would set customer identification and verification standards for reporting institutions. Comments are due by 3 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2026.
The Central Bank of Mongolia highlighted the launch of Mongolia’s Sustainable Development Goals Finance Taxonomy 2.0 at the High-Level Sustainable Finance Forum. It linked climate and environmental risks to price and financial stability and reviewed its dedicated Green Finance Unit and policy supporting the financial sector’s role in the green transition.
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority appointed Henry Rialdi to lead regulation and supervision of the mineral and strategic commodities exchange. The authority will develop rules and oversight intended to improve trading integrity, domestic price formation and risk governance.
Bank Indonesia held the BI-Rate at 5.75% and retained its Deposit and Lending Facility rates at 4.75% and 6.50%. It expanded a 12.5% hedging swap premium reduction to banks’ foreign loans and foreign direct investment, effective from the second week of September. New macroprudential measures and a broader 0% QRIS merchant discount rate will take effect in September and October.
Securities Commission Malaysia has launched nationwide roadshows connecting MSMEs and mid-tier companies with capital market funding, beginning with the semiconductor sector in Penang. The program covers funding routes including equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer financing, private capital and public markets, with further sessions planned in industrial hubs including Selangor.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-related online scams and reiterated that banks do not send transaction links or request login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has warned of a fraudulent website impersonating its services and offering fake buyer protection for FPS transactions. The site seeks personal and bank account information and directs users to bogus customer service personnel.
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority has established a framework for regulated short selling through a central securities lending system. It requires at least 50% cash collateral, caps borrowed securities at 40% of a company’s free float and limits each borrower and related parties to 2%. The rules take effect the day after publication, with approved brokerages given one month to implement the required technology.
The National Bank of Ukraine reported that net hryvnia business lending grew 9.4% quarter on quarter and more than 30% year on year in the second quarter. The nonperforming loan ratio fell to 12.5%, while all banks met applicable minimum capital adequacy requirements. The central bank also proposed restructuring flexibility for borrowers facing temporary financial difficulties.
Kazakhstan’s financial regulator and central bank discussed the potential establishment of a China Construction Bank subsidiary in Kazakhstan with CCB Chairman Zhang Jinliang, alongside broader financial and investment cooperation.
People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng discussed macroeconomic conditions, financial market connectivity and Macao’s economic development with a Macao banking delegation.
Central Bank of Libya Governor Naji Issa discussed economic and financial reforms and stronger cooperation between Libyan and French banking institutions with French President’s Special Envoy to Libya Paul Soler.
The Central Bank of Egypt has published its second-quarter 2026 monetary policy report, including its outlook for key economic variables and prevailing risks. The report examines inflation, economic and fiscal conditions, exchange rate pass-through and the neutral real interest rate.
Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warned that another interest rate increase may be required if inflation does not fall and upside risks materialize. Rates were judged appropriate for now after three increases in 2026, but risks remain from energy prices, the global technology boom and weak domestic supply growth. The RBA forecasts slower but continued growth in consumption and employment.
The Reserve Bank of Australia and the People's Bank of China renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement for five years, maintaining a limit of AUD 46 billion or CNY 220 billion.
The Central Bank of Iceland raised its key interest rate to 8.00% as inflation reached 5.3% in July. It cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.4% but continues to expect inflation to return to target in the first half of 2028.
The Malta Financial Services Authority reported 91 enforcement actions and EUR 570,673 in penalties for 2025, with late or missing regulatory submissions accounting for 63 actions. It also identified client fund segregation, reconciliation and governance failures at some financial institutions, canceled one licence partly for safeguarding breaches and continues to investigate similar cases.
The Bank for International Settlements found that high public debt and interest costs amplify the effect of fiscal deficits on sovereign risk premia in emerging market and developing economies in the Americas. High debt also strengthens the transmission of risk-premium changes to short-term inflation expectations, regardless of the exchange rate regime. The analysis emphasizes credible fiscal consolidation and central bank independence.
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority reported generally improving AML/CFT/CFP compliance after the first year of its two-year risk-based supervisory programme. Work will continue through thematic reviews and inspections, including up to 15 terrorist financing inspections. All Island firms are due to receive a foreign politically exposed persons questionnaire in November 2026.
The French Financial Markets Authority has blacklisted Bitkelttrade.com and warned about fake French media websites promoting the unauthorized BitKeltTrade platform through fabricated endorsements and promises of rapid returns. Investors should not engage or provide contact details, while other related sites remain under review.
The Central Bank of Iceland raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 8.00% as inflation and inflation expectations remain high. Inflation is forecast to average 5.4% in 2026 and return to the 2.5% target in the first half of 2028. The bank cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.4%.
The Oman Financial Services Authority has suspended Ideal Value for Auditing and Financial Consulting for six months over legal and professional violations. The findings included unauthorized practice, inadequate audit documentation and risk assessment, and deficient procedures covering inventory, related parties and audit reporting.
The Bank of France will open its Paris headquarters and 95 regional branches on Sept. 19 and 20, 2026, with registration required. The program will cover central banking, banknote production and financial issues, while allowing visitors to vote on future euro banknote designs through Sept. 21.
The European Central Bank reported that the euro area current account surplus rose to EUR 35 billion in June from EUR 26 billion in May. The 12-month surplus narrowed to EUR 276 billion, or 1.7% of GDP, mainly because of a smaller goods surplus and a larger secondary income deficit.
The Central Bank of Estonia will publish third-quarter 2026 interest rate statistics on November 19, covering new loans, leases and deposits.
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority has opened applications for two five-year positions on the Investor Compensation Fund’s board, including the chair. Candidates must meet statutory qualification, experience, integrity and independence requirements, with applications due by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2026.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission awarded CMC Technology and Solutions Corporation LLC a VND 477 million contract to maintain its document management and administration system. The lump-sum contract will run for 365 days from its effective date.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has instructed four individuals to pay a VND 1 million fee each to complete the securities practice certificate process. Certificates will be canceled if recipients do not complete collection procedures within one year of the notice.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission published its revised and supplementary 2026 state budget expenditure estimate under applicable budget disclosure requirements.
The Financial Conduct Authority warned that unregulated loan notes and mini-bonds can expose retail investors to the loss of their entire investment, with little or no recourse to compensation or complaints mechanisms. Consumers should be alert to high fixed returns, pressure tactics, self-certification requests, opaque fees and misleading claims of regulatory links or asset backing.
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers suspended Sense Bank supervisory board chair Mykola Hladyshenko for six months and initiated the suspension of management board chair Oleksii Stupak. The measures address governance and money laundering risks, including concerns over oversight of anti-money laundering procedures.
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority has published its data strategy for 2026–2028.
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority published its financial innovation strategy for 2026–2028.
The Central Bank of Russia reported slower July price growth in almost two-thirds of regions, driven mainly by seasonal food movements and one-off service factors. Fuel prices continued to rise rapidly amid supply disruptions, while domestic tourism and several product categories became cheaper.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission adopted a 2026–2028 financial hub plan focused on innovation, global infrastructure, capital markets and hub support. It also finalized the assessment framework for Jeonbuk’s financial hub application, with reviews and an on-site inspection planned in the third and fourth quarters. The committee expects to consider designation by the end of 2026.
The National Bank of Serbia raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.2% and lowered its average inflation forecast to 3.2%. Inflation is expected to remain within the target band over the next two years, while the key policy rate remains at 5.75% amid geopolitical and energy-price risks.
The National Bank of Serbia lowered its 2026 average inflation forecast to 3.2%, raised its GDP growth projection to 3.2% and expects inflation to remain within the target tolerance band. It kept the key policy rate at 5.75% amid geopolitical and energy-price risks. The projected current account deficit was reduced to around 4% of GDP.
The Central Bank of Iceland’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the seven-day term deposit rate by 25 basis points to 8.00%, with four members supporting the move and one preferring no change. Inflation was 5.3% in July and is expected to rise further before declining relatively quickly in 2027, while future policy will depend on economic activity, inflation and inflation expectations.
The People’s Bank of China and Reserve Bank of Australia renewed their five-year bilateral local currency swap and expanded it to CNY 220 billion and AUD 46 billion.
Angola's Ministry of Finance reported 350 complaints involving insurers and pension fund entities, of which 77% were resolved. Most concerned delayed claims settlements, inadequate communication or contractual noncompliance. Supervised firms were urged to improve customer information and complaints-handling training.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine has opened its first investigations following requests from foreign regulators under the IOSCO MMoU. The cases cover an individual and related company, as well as a Ukrainian company’s regulatory permissions and possible connections to other parties.
The Bank of Jamaica’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously held the policy rate at 5.50% per year to contain second-round effects from elevated commodity prices and return inflation to target. Headline inflation reached 7.5% in July and is expected to remain above the 4.0%-6.0% target range during the September 2026 quarter, with the Committee prepared to adjust policy if upside risks materialise.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore unveiled tax, investment and immigration measures to anchor more asset management activity and talent in Singapore. A targeted tax exemption is expected from Year of Assessment 2027, while a new programme will invest with hedge fund managers expanding locally. A dedicated Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass track may recognize performance-linked compensation when assessing senior investment professionals.
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has published an expanded suitability framework for leaders of audit firms, including regular-license firms with at least EUR 3 million in statutory audit revenue for three consecutive years and 150 statutory audits annually. Assessments will cover knowledge, skills, professional conduct and time commitment, calibrated to the individual’s role and the firm’s risk profile. The framework is intended to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, alongside the expected accountancy sector reforms.
De Nederlandsche Bank reported that Dutch household securities holdings rose by a record 12% in the second quarter of 2026 to EUR 234.2 billion, mainly because of market gains. Households also invested in the SpaceX, Czechoslovak Group and Magnum listings, while direct equity holdings increased despite net share sales.
The Bank of Finland will hold two Europe Forum sessions on Aug. 27, 2026, focused on the digital euro and European human capital. Discussions will cover the Eurosystem’s preparations for possible digital euro issuance during 2029, as well as slowing labor productivity and the risk of declining human capital.
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway fined FGH Revisjon AS NOK 400,000 for serious breaches in two audits of companies receiving public funding. The firm failed to obtain sufficient audit evidence on fraud risks, related-party transactions, revenue and significant costs, and did not exercise adequate professional skepticism. The authority will follow up the firm through future supervision.
The French Ministry of Economics and Finance has published 2025 activity reports and highlights for 10 departments and bodies. The publications review their main actions across taxation, competition, anti-corruption, business policy, state administration and Treasury operations.
Bank Indonesia held the BI-Rate at 5.75% in August to stabilise the rupiah amid global volatility, keep inflation within the 2.5±1% target in 2026 and 2027, and support sustainable growth. It also maintained the Deposit Facility rate at 4.75% and Lending Facility rate at 6.50%, alongside foreign-exchange intervention and liquidity support.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for deeper EU single market and capital market integration to help innovative firms scale and spread AI across the economy. She highlighted national market barriers and a widening financing gap for EU scale-ups. EU leaders are seeking agreement on the market integration package by the end of 2026.
The Bank of the Lao PDR and the Bank of Korea signed a 2026 knowledge partnership agreement focused on financial inclusion in Laos. The project will assess access to financial services and develop policy recommendations for individuals and businesses.
The Bank of the Lao PDR directed its southern branch to implement Party congress resolutions after reviewing first-half performance and plans for the remainder of 2026. Priorities include stronger governance, greater self-reliance, measures to prevent misconduct and increased accountability for meeting work plans.
Bank of Mongolia Governor S. Narantsogt highlighted the potential effects of climate and environmental risks on price and financial stability. He called for coordinated international action and closer alignment of public, private and development finance to support environmental investment.
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported that terms of trade increased 11.2% year over year in June 2026, driven by higher copper and oil export prices. The index fell 1.5% from May as export prices declined and import prices remained stable.
Argentina's Superintendent of Insurance Guillermo Plate outlined plans for more efficient, risk-based supervision and fewer unnecessary regulatory requirements. He reviewed seven authorization revocations involving insurers that failed to meet required standards and called for a review of rules governing the Occupational Risks Reserve Fund.
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services announced its September 2026 schedule of hearings and a legislative markup. The agenda covers the international financial system, community bank capital access, prudential regulators and the future of central banking.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority outlined stronger operational resilience, investment governance and liquidity expectations for superannuation trustees as retirement-age accounts are projected to grow by 3.9 million over the next decade. It also highlighted continued scrutiny of Retirement Income Covenant compliance, revised capital treatment for longevity products and increased reporting transparency.
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to raise foreign bank branches’ foreign currency borrowing reporting threshold and cash pooling limit from USD 50 million to at least USD 100 million. It also plans to launch an offshore won settlement system in January 2027 and further ease foreign exchange regulations.
Bank of Korea data show household credit rose by KRW 25.9 trillion, or 1.3%, to KRW 2,019.8 trillion at end-June 2026. Household loans accounted for KRW 24.9 trillion of the quarterly increase, while merchandise credit rose by KRW 0.9 trillion.
The Bank of the Lao P.D.R. briefed central region banking officials on party congress resolutions and reviewed the Savannakhet branch’s first-half performance and second-half 2026 plans. Leaders called for stronger management accountability, political education and inspections to support implementation and prevent misconduct.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has opened enrollment for a corporate governance certification course in Hanoi on Sept. 16-17, 2026. The VND 3.5 million course will cover international practices and updated Vietnamese requirements, including the 2026 Corporate Governance Code for Public Companies.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission will expand the joint financial sector job fair from once to twice a year in 2027, with one event held outside the capital region. The 2026 fair brings together a record 82 institutions and expands recruitment-linked interviews, practical job training and virtual support for job seekers.