National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic repeals temporary foreign currency exchange measures
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic repealed its 2022 temporary foreign currency exchange measures and related suspension resolutions.
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Bank of the Lao P.D.R. welcomes incoming IMF representative and reviews technical cooperation
The Bank of the Lao P.D.R. welcomed Fazurin Jamaludin as the incoming head of the IMF Resident Representative Office in Laos, succeeding Jochen Schmittmann. Cooperation will continue on technical assistance, financial and monetary system development, and banking-sector modernization.
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Czech National Bank establishes AI Division to centralize AI deployment and oversight
The Czech National Bank will establish an AI Division on Aug. 1, 2026, to centralize AI and machine learning deployment, priorities and oversight. The division will be led by Janis Aliapulios and created from existing resources without increasing total positions.
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Türkiye's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency publishes monthly financial information from supervised institutions
Türkiye's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency published its monthly disclosure of fundamental financial information submitted by supervised institutions.
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Spanish National Securities Market Commission finds financial stability remains solid, flags technology stock and AI risks
The Spanish National Securities Market Commission found that financial stability remains solid, with low system stress despite geopolitical tensions and higher rate expectations. It flagged technology stock overvaluation and concentration, as well as AI-related risks, while noting that Spanish funds’ liquidity, leverage and short fixed-income duration mitigate vulnerabilities. Spain has authorized 20 crypto-asset service providers, with 16 applications pending.
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Guernsey Financial Services Commission launches joint consultation on MONEYVAL-related supervisory framework changes
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission and the Policy & Resources Committee are consulting on changes to address MONEYVAL recommendations concerning the financial crime supervisory framework. The proposals also correct consequences of the Lending, Credit and Finance Law and seek views on jurisdictions treated as meeting equivalent Financial Action Task Force standards.
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International Swaps and Derivatives Association hosts ESMA chair discussion on simplifying EU financial regulation and transaction reporting
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association hosted ESMA Chair Verena Ross to discuss progress in simplifying EU financial regulation and reducing compliance burdens, including in transaction reporting.
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Ceres opposes SEC proposal to rescind 2024 climate disclosure rules
Ceres opposed the SEC’s proposed rescission of its 2024 climate-related disclosure rules, arguing that standardized reporting supports investment and voting decisions. It cited backing from investors representing more than USD 50 trillion in assets and the expansion of climate disclosure requirements globally.
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Brunei Darussalam Ministry of Finance and Brunei Darussalam Central Bank host 2026 APG Annual Meeting as incoming rotating co-chair
The Brunei Darussalam Ministry of Finance and Brunei Darussalam Central Bank are hosting the 2026 APG Annual Meeting and Technical Assistance Forum as the country prepares to serve as rotating co-chair for 2026-2028. Delegates are addressing the APG’s strategic priorities, regional capacity building and non-conviction-based forfeiture.
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UK Financial Conduct Authority sees bans on pair upheld and censures firm over misleading minibond promotions
The Financial Conduct Authority censured Equity for Growth for approving misleading minibond promotions that omitted very high commissions and their deduction from invested funds. It waived a potential GBP 386,467 penalty because the firm is insolvent and being wound up, while investor claims will be assessed by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development finds dynamic AI markets alongside emerging concentration risks
The OECD found no systematic link between non-generative AI adoption and increased market power in France and Portugal, but identified emerging concentration risks in AI innovation. Generative AI may help smaller firms compete, although firms with stronger capabilities appear better placed to benefit. AI start-ups attract substantial venture capital but are frequently acquired by incumbents, supporting continued market monitoring.
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Central Bank of Syria signs agreement to open account at the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye
The Central Bank of Syria agreed to open an account at the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye to facilitate trade and investment payments and support correspondent banking. The authorities also discussed arrangements for withdrawing Turkish lira circulating in Syria and broader cooperation on payment systems, digitalization and cybersecurity.
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Isle of Man Financial Services Authority publishes factsheet on sanctions risks and breach reporting
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has published a factsheet on targeted financial sanctions and suspected breach reporting. Firms should maintain robust governance, controls and risk assessments to identify customers and transactions linked to sanctions evasion.
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Central Bank of Ireland finalizes guidance on scope, duration and publication of prohibition notices
The Central Bank of Ireland has finalized supplemental guidance on how decision makers determine the nature, scope and duration of prohibition notices under the Fitness and Probity Regime. Consultation-led amendments address factors relevant to prohibition and the publication of notices, with the guidance due to be integrated into the main guidance after its review.
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UK Financial Conduct Authority confirms equity consolidated tape framework, targets delivery within 18 months and consults on market reforms
The Financial Conduct Authority has set the framework for a UK equity consolidated tape to be delivered within 18 months and launched an interim daily market activity reporter for shares. It is also consulting on targeted market structure reforms and how to monitor market quality, with feedback due by Oct. 16, 2026.
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Vietnam State Securities Commission publishes response to feedback on draft private corporate bond circular
The Vietnam State Securities Commission and Ministry of Finance published their responses to feedback on a draft circular covering domestic private corporate bond offerings and trading and international corporate bond offerings.
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Bank of Italy study finds stablecoins offer no systematic remittance cost advantage, with costs ranging from 0.30% to nearly 9%
A Bank of Italy study found no systematic cost advantage for stablecoin remittances, with costs ranging from 0.30% to 8.96% across the tested corridors. On- and off-ramp frictions, rather than blockchain settlement, drove most costs and delays. Transfers took less than 20 minutes with instant payment infrastructure but up to two business days when standard bank transfers were required.
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UK's Open Banking Limited reports one billion payments and 100 billion API calls across major banks
Open Banking Limited reported that UK Open Banking has surpassed one billion payments and 100 billion API calls across major banks. API traffic reached a monthly record of 2.81 billion calls in June, while Variable Recurring Payments grew 6.7% month on month.
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Central Bank of Libya transfers July salary authorizations to banks, with 1.7 million public employees registered
The Central Bank of Libya is transferring July salary authorizations to commercial banks for immediate processing through the Your Salary Instantly system. About 1.7 million public sector employees are registered, representing a 76% participation rate.
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Bulgaria's Financial Supervision Commission consents to insurer merger covering Bulgarian risks
Bulgaria's Financial Supervision Commission consented to the merger of Europäische Reiseversicherung Aktiengesellschaft into Europ Assistance S.A., including insurance contracts for risks located in Bulgaria.
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Central Bank of Luxembourg reports bank balance sheets rose 1.71% to EUR 1.051 trillion in June
The Central Bank of Luxembourg reported that credit institutions’ aggregate balance sheet rose by 1.71% in June 2026 to EUR 1.051 trillion, up 6.76% year over year. Nonbank lending increased by 7.02% annually, while resident nonbank deposits grew by 6.41%.
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Central Bank of Luxembourg reports EUR 6.917 billion reserve requirement for June 17 to July 28 maintenance period
The Central Bank of Luxembourg set banks’ reserve requirement at EUR 6.917 billion for the June 17 to July 28, 2026, maintenance period, an increase of EUR 268 million.
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South Korea's Financial Services Commission approves KRW 1.35 trillion for OLED and HBM equipment investments
South Korea's Financial Services Commission approved KRW 1.3 trillion for LG Display’s next-generation OLED facilities and KRW 50 billion for Techwing’s HBM testing equipment expansion. The projects bring National Growth Fund approvals and fund formations to KRW 16.3 trillion across 24 projects, with 42.4% allocated to regional projects.
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Single Resolution Board issues operational guidance standardizing business reorganization plan analysis
The Single Resolution Board has issued guidance standardizing banks’ analysis of their ability to reorganize and restore long-term viability after an open-bank bail-in, without adding new requirements. It covers governance, Core Bank identification, reorganization measures, five-year financial projections and maximum reorganization capacity. The accompanying quantitative template is optional.
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Central Bank of Russia plans tighter provisioning rules and capital add-ons of up to 5% for January 2027
The Central Bank of Russia plans tighter loan loss provisioning rules and a risk-based capital add-on of 0% to 5%, with the amendments expected to take effect in January 2027. It will also discuss a possible foreign currency liquidity ratio to encourage banks to maintain buffers against cash outflows.
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Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission identifies priority road risks in Prachin Buri model-community project
Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission identified recurring accident sites and high-risk behaviors in two Prachin Buri communities, where 180 road deaths and 1,753 injuries were recorded in 2025. The findings will support local action plans covering hazardous-road improvements, enforcement, behavioral measures and compulsory motor insurance coverage.
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Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency assesses hybrid source-data model for insurance supervision
The Slovenia Insurance Supervision Agency has assessed source-data-based supervision and favors a hybrid approach for insurers. Granular data could improve timeliness and consistency for policies, premiums, claims and investments, while prescribed reporting would remain necessary for model-based actuarial estimates. Implementation poses system, cybersecurity, data protection and methodological challenges.
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Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets approves MDL 8 million Ceadîr-Lunga municipal bond offering
Moldova’s National Commission for Financial Markets approved Ceadîr-Lunga municipality’s MDL 8 million bond offering to finance four local infrastructure projects. It also registered a MDL 4 million additional share issue by Centrul II and approved price reductions of up to 5% for 49 unsold shareholdings managed by fiduciary administrators.
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People's Bank of China discusses bilateral financial cooperation with Bank Indonesia
People's Bank of China and Bank Indonesia deputy governors discussed economic conditions in both countries and bilateral financial cooperation on July 28.
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European Central Bank outlines digital euro app accessibility features, plans pilot testing in 2027
The European Central Bank has outlined digital euro app accessibility features designed to exceed European legal and technical requirements. The app will be tested during the digital euro pilot launching in 2027 and would complement access channels offered by payment service providers.
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European Central Bank updates government finance statistics guide to reflect 2025 reporting requirements
The European Central Bank has updated its government finance statistics guide to align compilation practices with its 2025 reporting guideline. The revisions cover Next Generation EU and Recovery and Resilience Facility flows, the classification of the European Financial Stability Facility and European Stability Mechanism, and transactions involving the Single Resolution Board and Single Resolution Fund.
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European Central Bank working paper finds adverse oil supply news shocks cause deeper and more persistent US contractions
A European Central Bank working paper finds that adverse oil supply news shocks cause stronger and more persistent US economic contractions than comparable favorable shocks generate expansions. Effects become economically meaningful as shocks move from small to moderate, but do not increase proportionally thereafter, while manufacturing-intensive states contract more than energy-producing states.
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European Central Bank working paper finds job transitions and heterogeneity drive measured earnings risk
A European Central Bank working paper finds that job transitions and differences in worker ability and employer-match quality explain much of measured earnings persistence and volatility. After accounting for this heterogeneity, estimated productivity shocks are smaller and less persistent, while earnings volatility falls and becomes broadly flat across the earnings distribution.
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Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan schedules financial services outreach session in Zangilan for Aug 5
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan will hold a financial services outreach session in Zangilan on Aug. 5, 2026. Representatives will assist residents of five districts with financial services inquiries.
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Bank of Ghana governor calls for cross-sector oversight as pension assets reach GHS 108.88 billion
Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama called for pension risks to be integrated into cross-sector financial stability oversight. Ghana’s pension assets rose 26.3% to GHS 108.88 billion in 2025, increasing the need for coordinated surveillance, comparable data and stronger operational resilience.
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Hellenic Capital Market Commission approves Alpha Bank squeeze-out and fines three issuers EUR 17,000 for reporting breaches
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved Alpha Bank’s squeeze-out request for shares in Alpha Trust Holdings. It also fined three issuers a combined EUR 17,000 for delayed reporting or failures to comply with international accounting standards.
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Central Bank of the Philippines survey finds broadly stable third-quarter lending standards despite net tightening bias
The Central Bank of the Philippines found that most banks expect lending standards to remain unchanged in the third quarter of 2026, including 75.5% for enterprise loans and 80.0% for household loans. Diffusion indexes nevertheless indicate a moderated net tightening bias, while 30.2% of respondents expect enterprise loan demand to increase.
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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission restricts dealings in up to HKD 125.247 million of assets linked to suspected IPO fraud
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has restricted dealings in up to HKD 125.247 million of assets held at Futu by an entity suspected of involvement in an IPO demand manipulation scheme. Futu is not under investigation, and the restriction does not affect the firm or its other clients.
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Central Bank of Jordan Holds Key Interest Rate at 5.75%
The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) held its key interest rate at 5.75% and left other policy rates unchanged, citing monetary stability, low inflation and sound economic performance. The CBJ said it would monitor regional uncertainty and act as needed to preserve monetary and financial stability.
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Austrian Financial Market Authority issues consumer guidance on stablecoins and crypto-asset risks
The Austrian Financial Market Authority has issued consumer guidance on stablecoins and broader crypto-asset risks. It advises investors to verify regulatory status and stability claims, assess their ability to bear losses and treat promises of guaranteed profits or unusually high returns with particular caution.
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Bank of the Lao PDR welcomes incoming IMF resident representative and reviews cooperation priorities
The Bank of the Lao PDR welcomed Fazurin Jamaludin as the incoming head of the IMF’s representative office in Laos, succeeding Jochen Schmittmann. Cooperation will continue on technical assistance and the development of the country’s monetary, financial and banking systems.
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Reserve Bank of India revises small finance bank bulk deposit pricing and disclosure rules from October 1
The Reserve Bank of India revised small finance bank rules for rupee bulk deposit pricing and disclosure, effective October 1, 2026. Banks must publish bulk deposit rates by 10:10 a.m. each business day and apply rates uniformly, while retaining flexibility to differentiate bulk deposit rates based on Liquidity Coverage Ratio run-off rates.
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Reserve Bank of India revises regional rural bank deposit rate rules, sets daily 10:10 am bulk rate deadline
The Reserve Bank of India will require regional rural banks to publish bulk deposit rates by 10:10 am on each business day and apply the rates disclosed in advance on their websites. From Oct. 1, 2026, deposit rates must also be uniform across branches and customers, without discrimination between comparable deposits accepted on the same date.
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Reserve Bank of India requires payments banks to disclose deposit interest rates in advance
The Reserve Bank of India will require payments banks to pay deposit interest strictly according to the rate schedule disclosed in advance on their websites. The amendment takes effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
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Reserve Bank of India revises local area bank deposit rate rules, requiring daily bulk rate disclosure by 10:10 am
The Reserve Bank of India revised deposit rate rules for local area banks, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Banks must publish bulk deposit rates by 10:10 am each business day and apply uniform rates across branches and customers to comparable deposits.
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Reserve Bank of India revises deposit rate disclosure and uniformity requirements for urban co-operative banks
The Reserve Bank of India has revised deposit rate requirements for urban co-operative banks from Oct. 1, 2026. Banks must publish bulk deposit rates by 10:10 a.m. each business day and apply disclosed rates uniformly across branches and customers.
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South Korea's Financial Services Commission launches consultation on IPO pre-filing demand assessments and cornerstone investor rules
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has proposed rules for pre-filing institutional demand assessments and advance IPO allocations to cornerstone investors. The framework sets eligibility, confidentiality, capital, staggered lockup and allocation-cap requirements, while prohibiting related-party agreements and linked benefits. The consultation closes Sept. 8 ahead of the revised Capital Markets Act taking effect Nov. 13, 2026.
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand confirms Byron Pepper as board deputy chair through June 2030
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand confirmed Byron Pepper’s appointment as board deputy chair from July 20, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Pepper has served as a director since 2022 and will remain chair of the Financial Policy Committee.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission raises net tangible asset thresholds and introduces annual indexation
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will increase net tangible asset thresholds for specified fund operators to reflect inflation since June 2013 and introduce annual indexation. The changes will apply from July 1, 2027, including the first annual adjustment.
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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority publishes December 2025 private health insurance coverage survey
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority published its December 2025 annual coverage survey, covering people with hospital insurance by age, gender and state of residence, with the next release due in July 2027.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission secures permanent director disqualification over AUD 7 million superannuation fraud scheme
The Federal Court has permanently disqualified former PW Kitt sole director Larry Dawson from managing corporations following action by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Dawson breached his duties by enabling a scheme that defrauded Australian investors of approximately AUD 7 million in superannuation funds.
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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority releases 2025 private health insurance coverage survey
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority released its 2025 annual survey of hospital insurance coverage. The data provide a December 2025 snapshot by age, gender and state of residence.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission finds systemic mortgage offset account failures, more than AUD 55 million paid to over 250,000 customers
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission found systemic failures in banks’ management of mortgage offset accounts, with more than AUD 55 million paid to over 250,000 affected customers. Weak records and controls hindered detection, remediation and customers’ ability to verify promised interest savings. ASIC expects sectorwide reviews and prompt compensation and may take further action.
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Monetary Authority of Macao welcomes Guangdong's sixth offshore renminbi bond issuance, totaling CNY 2.5 billion
Guangdong plans to issue CNY 2.5 billion of offshore renminbi local government bonds in Macao in early August, the Monetary Authority of Macao reported. The professional investor offering will have two-, three- and five-year maturities and include green, blue and Hengqin thematic bonds.
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National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspends four exchange bureau licenses through August 13
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspended four exchange bureau licenses from July 30 through August 13, 2026, inclusive, for legal and regulatory violations.
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Reserve Bank of India removes remuneration disclosure requirement for payments banks from April 2027
The Reserve Bank of India removed the remuneration disclosure requirement for payments banks. The amendment takes effect on April 1, 2027.
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Reserve Bank of India removes LCR, NSFR and remuneration disclosures from small finance bank financial statement rules
The Reserve Bank of India removed Liquidity Coverage Ratio, Net Stable Funding Ratio and remuneration disclosure provisions from its financial statement rules for small finance banks. The amendments follow revised Basel Pillar 3 disclosure requirements and take effect on April 1, 2027.
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South Korea's Financial Services Commission announces expanded Korea Fintech Week 2026 with record 35 programs
South Korea's Financial Services Commission will hold Korea Fintech Week 2026 in Seoul from Nov. 25 to 27 with a record 35 programs and about 120 exhibition booths. The event will focus on emerging financial technologies, global policy trends, investment and business partnerships, with booth applications open through Aug. 31.
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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission and Overseas Koreans Agency launch digital consular financial powers of attorney at seven institutions
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission and Overseas Koreans Agency have launched electronic consular-certified financial powers of attorney at seven institutions. The service replaces international mailing with real-time transmission and blockchain-based verification, allowing domestic representatives to transact without original paper documents. Three more banks are scheduled to join in the second half of 2026.
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Bank of Korea reports improved July business and economic sentiment led by manufacturing
The Bank of Korea reported that overall business sentiment rose 0.8 points to 98.5 in July 2026, led by a 2-point increase in manufacturing sentiment to 103.2. The broader Economic Sentiment Index gained 1.1 points to 97.9, while non-manufacturing sentiment edged down to 95.2.
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South Korea Financial Supervisory Service reports 26.5% rise in first-half ABS issuance to KRW26.6 trillion
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service reported that first-half 2026 ABS issuance increased 26.5% to KRW26.6 trillion, led by a 123.1% rise in Korea Housing Finance Corporation mortgage-backed securities. Issuance backed by loans and accounts receivable grew, while real estate project finance ABS and primary collateralized bond obligations declined. The outstanding ABS balance reached KRW246.5 trillion at end-June.
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ranking member seeks answers on reported export control delays and enforcement gaps
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren requested information on reported export license delays, reduced Entity List updates and gaps in export control rules. She asked Commerce Department officials to provide details on staffing, licensing and Entity List administration by Aug. 12, 2026.
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U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs minority staff alleges crypto ethics loopholes in latest Clarity Act draft
The committee’s minority staff argued that the latest Clarity Act draft would not restrict Donald Trump’s existing crypto ventures and could allow new ventures to avoid its ethics provision.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission simplifies compliance with enhanced beneficial ownership disclosure reforms
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has simplified the technical settings for enhanced beneficial ownership and substantial holding disclosures applying from Dec. 4, 2026. Changes include a consolidated Substantial Holding Notice, simpler economic-interest calculations and an index-based register format, with transitional form options available before June 4, 2027.
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Reserve Bank of India revises payments bank compensation and remuneration disclosure rules from April 2027
The Reserve Bank of India has revised compensation and remuneration disclosure requirements for payments banks, effective April 1, 2027. The amendments cover the treatment, valuation and disclosure of share-linked instruments and annual remuneration disclosures for senior executives and material risk takers.
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Reserve Bank of India revises small finance bank liquidity disclosure references from April 2027
The Reserve Bank of India revised references governing small finance banks’ Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Net Stable Funding Ratio disclosures to align them with the capital adequacy framework and Basel Pillar 3 requirements. The amendments take effect on April 1, 2027.
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Reserve Bank of India aligns small finance bank remuneration disclosures with Basel Pillar 3 from April 2027
The Reserve Bank of India aligned small finance bank disclosures on share-linked compensation and senior employee remuneration with Basel Pillar 3 requirements. The amendments, including valuation and annual disclosure requirements, take effect April 1, 2027.
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Central Bank of Cuba reports new framework removing 46 prohibited nonstate activities and easing 35 more
The Central Bank of Cuba reported a new framework that removes 46 of 125 prohibited nonstate activities and eases conditions for another 35. It opens regulated pharmaceutical services, older-person care, wholesale trade and selected transport activities to broader private participation. Medical care remains state-reserved, while self-employed workers are still prohibited from wholesale trade.
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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank seeks engineering consultancy for campus oversight and facility assessment
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is seeking a St Kitts and Nevis-based engineering consultancy to oversee four campus buildings under a 35-hour monthly retainer. The firm will also conduct a forensic facility assessment and prepare a three-year capital budget, with proposals due by Aug. 14, 2026.
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Central Bank of Costa Rica publishes July 2026 economic conditions report
The Central Bank of Costa Rica published its July 2026 economic conditions report, assessing key domestic and international indicators.
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Superintendency of Banks of Panama requests USD 1.26 million supplemental budget allocation for operational and technology needs
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama has requested a USD 1,258,995 supplemental budget allocation for operational and technology needs. The amount would be funded entirely from its current revenue surplus, with most spending directed to facilities and technology upgrades and the remainder to leases and data transmission services.
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Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission explores formal supervisory cooperation with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines regulator
The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Services Authority are exploring a memorandum of understanding covering information exchange, technical assistance and regulatory support. Their discussions focused on virtual assets, fintech, AML/CFT supervision and other emerging financial services activities.
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Moroccan Capital Markets Authority registers Wafabail’s annual update for its finance company bills program
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority registered Wafabail’s 2025 reference document as the annual update to its finance company bills program dossier. The dossier also includes the program note registered in December 2020.
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Central Bank of The Bahamas completes initial study for SandDollar-enabled fast payment system
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has completed an initial technical study for a SandDollar-enabled fast payment system. The proposed infrastructure would process person-to-person, business and government payments within seconds on a 24/7 basis.
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Qatar Central Bank Holds Policy Rates Steady in July
Qatar Central Bank maintained its deposit, lending and repo rates at 3.85%, 4.35% and 4.10%, respectively, in July following a monetary policy assessment.
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Central Bank of the UAE Maintains Base Rate at 3.65%
The Central Bank of the UAE maintained the Overnight Deposit Facility Base Rate at 3.65% and kept short-term liquidity borrowing rates at 50 basis points above it, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to leave the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances unchanged.
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Saudi Ministry of Finance welcomes IMF assessment of economic resilience and low sovereign risks
The Saudi Ministry of Finance welcomed an IMF assessment that found the economy resilient to regional tensions, with GDP growth of 4.6% in 2025 and low overall sovereign risks. The IMF cited ample financial buffers, sustainable public debt and a well-capitalized banking sector, where nonperforming loans fell to a decade-low 1%.
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Central Bank of Bahrain Holds Overnight Deposit Interest Rate at 4.25%
The Central Bank of Bahrain kept its overnight deposit interest rate unchanged at 4.25% on 29 July 2026 following a review aimed at maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain amid global financial market developments. The rate has remained at 4.25% since January 2026 after three 25 basis point cuts in September, October and December 2025 from 5.00% in July 2025.
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Securities Commission of The Bahamas publishes first dedicated legal structures assessment, rates money laundering vulnerability medium and terrorist financing risk medium-low
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas published the country’s first dedicated assessment of legal persons and arrangements, rating money laundering vulnerability generally medium and terrorist financing risk medium-low. Beneficial ownership compliance reached 98% in 2025, while four criminal matters involving about BSD 4.1 million in suspected proceeds were identified during 2021 to 2025. The report calls for continued risk-based supervision and enhanced scrutiny of complex and cross-border structures.
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Securities Commission of The Bahamas publishes entity-specific money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has published an entity-level assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risks across legal persons and arrangements. Complex and cross-border structures carry elevated inherent money laundering risk, but regulatory oversight, professional gatekeeping and beneficial ownership compliance of about 98% reduce residual risk. No terrorist financing cases were identified.
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Central Bank of The Bahamas finds financial stability risks well contained despite elevated global uncertainty
The Central Bank of The Bahamas found financial stability risks remained well contained in 2025 and in the outlook for 2026, supported by strong capital and liquidity buffers. Bank stress tests kept capital ratios above the 17% regulatory minimum under simulated shocks, while contagion risks remained low. Regulators will deepen analysis of interconnectedness, climate and cybersecurity risks, and improve data coverage.
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National Bank of Moldova reports EUR 21.8 million in estimated exchange cost savings after euro reference currency switch
The National Bank of Moldova estimated that its switch to the euro as the leu’s reference currency helped reduce clients’ implicit foreign exchange costs by a net EUR 21.8 million from January 2025 through June 2026. Rebalancing reserves toward euros also generated an estimated EUR 50.6 million positive ex-post valuation difference, although this counterfactual figure varies with the EUR/USD rate. The change did not peg the leu to the euro or alter Moldova’s exchange rate regime.
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Federal Reserve Board keeps federal funds target range at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent
The Federal Open Market Committee held the federal funds rate target range at 3.5% to 3.75%, citing solid economic growth and inflation remaining above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal. The decision passed 9-3, with three members preferring a 25-basis-point increase amid elevated uncertainty and supply-driven price pressures.
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Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency orders FIMA PLUS to halt unauthorized cryptoasset services and return client assets
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency ordered FIMA PLUS to stop unauthorized cryptoasset order execution and custody services, return client assets and notify clients. The board also approved fund and insurance distribution authorizations, governance appointments, reporting instructions and guidance on sharing insurance policy and claims data with authorized brokers.
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Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency orders Fima Plus to cease unauthorized crypto-asset services and return client assets
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency ordered Fima Plus to immediately stop providing unauthorized crypto-asset order execution and custody services. The company must return client assets and notify clients of the measures and return arrangements.
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Central Bank of Türkiye signs agreement enabling Turkish lira deposit account for Central Bank of Syria
The Central Bank of Türkiye signed an agreement allowing the Central Bank of Syria to hold a Turkish lira deposit account with it.
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U.S. Senate Banking Committee senators urge SEC investigation of Trump Media’s planned priority Truth Social feed
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff urged the SEC to investigate whether Trump Media’s planned priority feed for market-moving Truth Social posts would violate federal securities laws. The service would reportedly cost USD 60,000 to USD 100,000 a month, and the senators requested answers before its planned Aug. 1 launch.
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Canadian Securities Administrators and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization issue guidance on marketing and sale of foreign-listed ETFs
The Canadian Securities Administrators and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization have issued guidance on marketing and selling foreign-listed ETFs to Canadian investors. It clarifies applicable prospectus, registration, product knowledge, client knowledge and suitability obligations, while encouraging better pre-purchase disclosure by order execution-only dealers.
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Central Bank of Uruguay opens 2026 Annual Economics Conference and Winter School
The Central Bank of Uruguay opened its 2026 Annual Economics Conference and Winter School, with President Guillermo Tolosa emphasizing policy stability and predictability amid global uncertainty. Upcoming sessions include an address on evidence-based financial decisions and a discussion with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
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International Sustainability Standards Board proposes taxonomy updates for greenhouse gas emissions disclosures
The International Sustainability Standards Board has proposed taxonomy updates reflecting the December 2025 amendments to greenhouse gas emissions disclosures under IFRS S2. The proposal introduces no new requirements and is intended to support digital analysis and comparison of sustainability information. Comments are due by Sept. 28, 2026.
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National Bank of Ukraine survey finds bank funding volumes and costs rising, with growth expected in third quarter
The National Bank of Ukraine’s survey found that bank deposits and wholesale funding increased in the second quarter of 2026, with respondents expecting further growth in the third quarter. Funding costs are also expected to rise, driven by higher rates on business deposits, while macroeconomic conditions and higher bank income tax are expected to constrain capital growth.
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Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission reports 969 potential enforcement cases and BRL 5.45 million in settlements
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission reported 969 proceedings with potential sanctions in progress at the end of the first quarter of 2026, with 19 proceedings resulting in charges. It issued 37 warning letters and eight stop orders, approved BRL 5.45 million in settlements and made 20 criminal referrals to prosecutors.
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Brazil Securities Commission names winners of 19th Investor Education Press Award
The Brazil Securities Commission named four winners of its 19th Investor Education Press Award across national, regional, digital and magazine categories. Each will receive BRL 5,000 at an Aug. 24 ceremony.
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Argentina Securities Commission mandates remote platform for AML, CFT and proliferation financing requests from August 10
From August 10, the Argentina Securities Commission will use the Remote Procedures System for information and document requests related to AML, CFT and proliferation financing investigations and supervision. Obligated capital markets entities and other commission registrants must respond exclusively through the platform and, when required, establish a special electronic address for valid communications.
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Isle of Man Financial Services Authority outlines APP fraud framework plans and legislative reform priorities
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has outlined plans for an Authorised Push Payment fraud framework and the next stages of its legislative reform programme. Its July bulletin also covers supervisory and sector policy priorities, MONEYVAL readiness and sanctions risk awareness.
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National Bank of Ukraine survey finds banks expect further loan growth and rising credit risks
The National Bank of Ukraine’s second-quarter survey found that banks expect further growth in business and household lending, although expectations were the weakest since the second quarter of 2023. Banks plan further easing for SME and household loans but anticipate higher credit and foreign exchange risks.
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National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine approves market conduct rules and admits foreign securities
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine approved rules on investment recommendations, share buybacks and stabilization programs, and admitted securities from several major foreign issuers to trading. It also flagged three questionable investment projects and addressed assets linked to sanctioned Freedom Finance Ukraine.
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Central Bank of Iceland publishes study finding policy rate was generally too low over two decades
A Central Bank of Iceland working paper finds that the key interest rate was generally too low from 2006 to 2025. Policy was too loose before the financial crisis and during the post-pandemic inflation surge, but too tight after the financial crisis and insufficiently accommodative in late 2019 and early 2020. Recent policy was assessed as broadly optimal.
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Isle of Man Treasury simplifies VAT Capital Goods Scheme, excludes computer equipment and raises property threshold to GBP 600,000
The Isle of Man Treasury has excluded computers and computer equipment from the VAT Capital Goods Scheme and raised the threshold for land, buildings and civil engineering works to GBP 600,000, excluding VAT. The changes apply to expenditure incurred from July 29, 2026, while existing scheme assets remain under the previous rules.
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Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority reviews 2025 complaints across supervised sectors
The Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority published an overview of 2025 complaints received by the authority, insurers and pension fund management companies.