The Bank of Namibia and the Namibia Statistics Agency used the inaugural Statistics Awareness Day to call for sustained investment in modern statistical systems. Priorities include digital infrastructure, stronger data governance and collaboration, improved technical capacity and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Alliance Assurances Spa will pay a 2025 dividend of DZD 26 per share from August 2, 2026, the Algeria Market Authority announced.
The Central Bank of Cyprus found that the financial system remains resilient, although financial stability risks are elevated by geopolitical tensions, external shocks and cyber threats. It also warned that changes to the foreclosure framework could weaken payment discipline and increase borrowing costs. Macroprudential measures include a 1.5% countercyclical capital buffer from January 2026.
The Bank of Greece reported stronger profitability, capital and asset quality across Greek banks in 2025, while the insurance market remained resilient. Its supervisory priorities focus on capital adequacy, geopolitical and climate risks, corporate governance, digitalization and AI-related cyberthreats.
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority reported that investment fund net assets rose 14.7% to EGP 470.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, while fund units increased 40.16% to 44.04 billion. Individuals held 74.7% of units, and the market comprised 224 funds after a revised classification and 15 recent launches.
The Central Bank of Libya invited commercial banks to subscribe to its 24th unrestricted Mudaraba deposit certificate issuance of 2026 under existing procedures and specified tenors and maturity dates.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission secured court orders to wind up Capital Guard and appoint independent liquidators. ASIC’s investigation indicates that the company raised about AUD 17.4 million from around 80 investors, with only a small proportion remaining in known accounts and payment platforms. The broader investigation remains ongoing.
The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia kept its policy rate at 4.25% on 28 July, saying inflation has continued to slow, with June inflation at 3.4%, but that more time is needed to confirm the trend amid high external uncertainty and domestic demand-side risks. It said the current stance, alongside earlier reserve requirement and macroprudential measures, should support denar-euro exchange-rate stability and a gradual return of inflation to its historical average, while it remains ready to use all available instruments to preserve macroeconomic and financial stability.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has released an interactive document set for the 2026 Revised ESRS and Voluntary Standard adopted by the European Commission. The standards will take legal effect only after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, while supporting datapoints, taxonomy materials, guidance and translations remain under development.
The OECD found that private finance mobilised by official development interventions reached a record USD 77 billion in 2024 but remained below development needs. Funding was concentrated in middle-income countries, economic infrastructure and climate mitigation, with multilateral development banks accounting for 71%. The report calls for better data, more standardised blended finance instruments and stronger institutional co-ordination.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development projects Malaysian growth of 4.9% in 2026 and 5.0% in 2027, while warning of trade and global-demand risks. It recommends fiscal and subsidy reform, more competition-friendly regulation and education improvements. The survey also calls for stronger climate adaptation, broader natural-hazard insurance and a shift from fossil fuel subsidies to carbon pricing.
The Oman Financial Services Authority and its market partners have launched an interactive initiative promoting informed investment decisions and the use of licensed entities. Running through Aug. 2 at Khareef Dhofar 2026, it includes practical investor education, access to financial advisers and financial literacy activities for children.
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority terminated Jia Kung Liu's accreditation as a representative of Magic Compass Global Ltd, effective April 30, 2026, and said the notice does not constitute an enforcement action or adverse determination.
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority licensed Gulf Capital Investment Company to privately market 300 Gateway Living Portfolio interests to professional clients in Kuwait at USD 100,000 each. The license will run for one year from issuance of the license certificate, subject to payment of the required fees within one month.
The Pensions Regulator secured a settlement and payment into the plumbing industry pension scheme after anti-avoidance action against Cliden Construction and connected parties. It warned participating employers that attempts to evade their pension debts and shift liabilities to other employers could result in enforcement action. The scheme has a deficit of about GBP 258 million and more than 30,000 members.
Dubai International Financial Centre exceeded 10,000 active registered companies for the first time, reaching 10,018 after 30 percent growth over 12 months. Regulated financial services firms rose 16 percent to 1,134, while AI, FinTech and innovation firms grew 39 percent to 1,933.
The Central Bank of the UAE reported that banking assets rose 1.1% to AED 5,633.1 billion and gross credit increased 0.5% to AED 2,733.1 billion in May 2026. Domestic lending drove credit growth, while banks’ reserve balances with the central bank jumped 49.4% to AED 295.4 billion.
The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority has suspended Namar Insurance Brokerage for using unlicensed individuals to market and sell policies and failing to meet Saudization requirements. The suspension will remain until the company remedies the violations, while its obligations under existing policies continue.
The Bank for International Settlements finds that the AI boom is delivering a large, increasingly debt-financed investment impulse while its productivity payoff remains uncertain. Simultaneous effects on demand and supply are blurring cyclical signals and complicating monetary policy calibration. Potential financial stability risks include overinvestment, weaker credit quality and a correction in AI-related asset prices.
Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission is consulting market participants on reforms to channel private savings and investment capital into the economy and reconstruction. Priorities include individual investment accounts, securitization, corporate and municipal bonds, investment funds, virtual assets and tokenization, alongside stronger disclosure and investor protection standards.
The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority outlined expectations under the UK’s now-live critical third-party oversight regime. Designated providers must manage and test the resilience of critical services and support coordination during incidents, while regulated firms remain responsible for their own operational resilience and third-party risks.
European Central Bank Banking Supervision expects bank boards and senior management to remain accountable for AI use and associated risks. Banks must submit cyber action plans by October 2026 addressing resilience, incident response and critical third-party oversight. The ECB also plans to publish the outcome of its 2026 geopolitical reverse stress test.
A European Central Bank study found that about 70% of euro area firms use AI, but only 7% report significant adoption, with skills, privacy concerns and system incompatibility constraining wider use. AI investment relies mainly on internal funds, and intensive users report stronger turnover and investment expectations without evidence of workforce reductions. Firms substantially underestimate competitors’ adoption, while correcting those perceptions increases their own planned AI investment.
The European Central Bank published the membership of its Rulebook Development Group, chaired by Patrick Papsdorf. The group includes retail payments market and Eurosystem representatives, alongside EU institutional observers.
A European Central Bank working paper finds that implementation of the Paris Agreement remains insufficient as emissions and climate risks continue to rise. It advocates precautionary and adaptive policies combining mitigation, adaptation and restoration before tipping points narrow the scope for effective action. Key levers include carbon pricing, renewable infrastructure, climate finance, disclosures and carbon management.
The European Central Bank outlined changes in interim draft digital euro rulebook version 0.91 and the related 2026 workplan. Further work will address payment service provider obligations, technical service providers, privacy, identifiers, offline functionality, authentication and certification arrangements.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission sought further feedback on consolidated rules for domestic private corporate bonds and international corporate bond offerings. The draft updates trading, settlement, disclosure, reporting and data-sharing requirements while creating no administrative procedures. It will be revised before submission to the Ministry of Finance.
Foreign-currency-denominated life insurance premiums reached TWD 233.495 billion through May 2026, rising 54% year on year, with investment-linked sales up 105% and traditional product sales up 45%.
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that financial institutions’ liquid reserve ratio fell by 1.82 percentage points to 23.49% in June 2026, against a statutory minimum of 10%. Actual liquid reserve assets declined by TWD 578.2 billion to TWD 12,990.9 billion.
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina estimated annual core inflation at 4.42% and services inflation at 4.80% for the first half of 2026. Core inflation was 26 basis points below its June nowcast, but both measures exceeded their full-year 2025 levels.
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed that both entities have adopted the laws needed for the country to submit its official SEPA application. The bank will apply to the European Commission and European Payments Council while continuing technical preparations for banks and payment infrastructure.
The Central Bank of Madagascar outlined a July 29 to 30 visit by World Bank Group Executive Director Harold Tavares. The mission will cover Madagascar’s development priorities, meetings with senior officials and visits to projects in water, energy and urban development.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has revoked Tipindule Community SACCO’s licence for financial unsoundness and breaches of capital and liquidity requirements, and ordered its compulsory winding-up. Claimants have 60 days from publication of the notice to submit claims, with payments subject to statutory priority and available assets.
The National Bank of Georgia published the second 2026 issue of its bilingual Monetary Economics journal. The research covers monetary policy transmission, Georgia’s current account, cryptocurrencies, super-app banking ecosystems, credit derivatives and securitization.
Russian households’ one-year inflation expectations rose to 14.7% in July from 12.4% in June. Companies’ price expectations increased, while consumer sentiment weakened.
The People’s Bank of China reported that outstanding RMB loans rose 5.2% to CNY 282.63 trillion at the end of the second quarter. Green and technology-related lending recorded double-digit growth, while real estate loans fell 4.9% and total household loans declined 1.3%.
The Central Bank of the Philippines warned that Bangko Maharlika Ltd., operating as The Bank of Humanity, is neither licensed or supervised by the central bank nor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Customers dealing with the entity may not receive the protections that apply to customers of regulated institutions.
The Central Bank of the Philippines reminded resident entities to submit fourth-quarter 2026 and full-year 2027 foreign borrowing plans by Sept. 30, 2026. The requirement covers medium- and long-term borrowing from nonresidents, offshore debt issuances and onshore debt instruments payable in foreign currency.
The Central Bank of the Philippines and the Philippine Economic Society launched a nationwide knowledge-sharing series with a forum on labor markets and inflation. The student-focused initiative covers economic and policy issues and will continue through regional events across the Philippines.
The Central Bank of the Philippines warned against transacting with Bangko Maharlika Ltd., which uses the name “The Bank of Humanity.” The entity is neither licensed or supervised by the central bank nor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission reprimanded Luk Fook Securities and fined it HKD 2.1 million for cybersecurity failures linked to its vulnerability and delayed recovery from a ransomware attack. The deficiencies covered network security, software maintenance, access controls, staff training, backups and business continuity.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported HKD 134.7 billion of Exchange Fund investment income for the first half of 2026, as gains on bonds, overseas equities and currency translation outweighed losses on Hong Kong equities. Total assets rose to HKD 4,463.6 billion at end-June, while accumulated surplus reached HKD 862.7 billion. The authority warned that market and exchange-rate volatility could weigh on second-half results.
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined a proposal for a European Spectrum Union covering future strategic spectrum allocations under harmonized EU licensing, technical and security standards. Up to 75% of future revenue would support the EU budget, while 25% would capitalize a European Investment Bank mechanism for connectivity and technology investment.
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority warned that Cédric Bergans and BC Edufin Academy are not authorized to offer regulated financial products or services in Belgium. Consumers should reject their offers, including apparent investment services and advice involving the collection of money.
The Central Bank of Estonia will end separate statistical releases on savings and loan associations from the third quarter of 2026. The underlying statistics on active associations will continue to be published monthly.
De Nederlandsche Bank reported that 34 pension funds had transferred accrued rights to the new system by June 30, 2026, four more than in the previous quarter. The funding ratio for non-transitioned funds rose by 6.6 percentage points to 131.4%, while EUR 589 billion of the sector’s EUR 1,720 billion in assets was held under the new system.
The South African Reserve Bank reported that the leading business cycle indicator fell a further 0.3% in May 2026, although it remained 4.2% higher year over year. Lower business confidence and residential building approvals were the main drags. The coincident indicator declined 0.4% in April, while the lagging indicator edged up 0.1%.
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has preliminarily admitted two AI insurance projects to its regulatory sandbox for testing before commercial launch. The additions bring the sandbox’s first-year total to seven projects, with insurance the most represented sector.
The Bank of Finland reported that first-half holiday home loan drawdowns declined to EUR 355.9 million, mainly because of smaller average loan amounts. The average rate on new loans rose to 3.31% in June, while borrowers increasingly shifted from the 12-month Euribor to shorter reference rates.
European Central Bank analysis found that securities losses during the 2022-23 tightening cycle reduced banks’ secured interbank funding and corporate lending. A one standard deviation increase in losses was associated with an almost 4% decline in interbank borrowing and a 2.5% decline in corporate lending. Intragroup liquidity mitigated the effect for domestic subsidiaries but not foreign subsidiaries.
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reported a government recommendation to strengthen cashless settlements and digital banking infrastructure, with a focus on access to electronic payments in remote districts. The direction accompanied a first-half economic review showing 8.2% real GDP growth and 2.4% inflation.
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported 1,300 fraudulently originated loans totaling KZT 2.1 billion since the start of 2026, compared with 5,100 worth KZT 4.6 billion in 2025. The framework combines credit opt-outs, cooling-off periods, biometric checks, victim debt relief and centralized transaction blocking. Since April 2026, banks have also been required to use real-time, risk-based session antifraud monitoring.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission and Korea Exchange proposed publicly identifying companies that remain in the bottom 25% of KOSPI or bottom 10% of KOSDAQ price-to-book rankings within their industry for three years. A qualifying value enhancement plan would provide a one-year exemption, except for companies below the threshold for six years. The first list is planned for Nov. 2, with an estimated 120 to 220 companies potentially covered.
The Bank of Korea reported that the average rate on new deposits rose 15 basis points to 3.08% in June 2026, while the rate on new loans increased 12 basis points to 4.31%. Rates on outstanding deposits and loans edged up to 2.07% and 4.34%, respectively.
The Financial Stability Board Secretary General said shifting consensus has changed, but not stopped, international financial regulatory cooperation. The FSB continues to prioritize nonbanks, digital innovation, cross-border payments and implementation monitoring, with 29 jurisdictions agreeing to develop voluntary cross-border payment action plans.
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority outlined potential uses of real-world asset tokenization to expand financing for MSMEs and commodity supply chains in eastern Indonesia. Several providers have graduated from its Regulatory Sandbox with tokenization, stablecoin and digital-asset custody models. The authority is linking these innovations to regional development and financial inclusion programs.
Bank Negara Malaysia launched iTEKAD Employment to provide vulnerable communities with training, financial education, job placement support and access to financial solutions. The central bank also outlined three aspirations for its forthcoming Financial Sector Blueprint 2027–2030, focused on societal resilience, prosperity and a future-proof financial system.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has obtained record combined penalties of AUD 55 million against Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance Australia over misleading interest-free advertising. The campaign obscured credit card requirements and associated fees, while the companies’ compliance processes were found to be wholly inadequate. Both must display corrective advertising on their website home pages for 90 days.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that the banking sector remains stable and liquid following sanctions on one commercial bank and will take measures if needed to limit the impact on the financial system.
The South Korea Financial Services Commission called for rapid implementation of safeguards for single-stock leveraged products, including a KRW 30 million cash deposit requirement from July 31 and tighter premium and discount controls from Aug. 19. It also asked firms to spread rebalancing and manage liquidity, and may impose tougher eligibility rules or individual investment limits if demand remains elevated.
The Bank of Korea reported that consumer sentiment edged up 0.2 points to 106.8 in July 2026. One-year and three-year inflation expectations each declined by 0.1 percentage point, to 2.7% and 2.6%, respectively, while five-year expectations held at 2.6%.
Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren criticized NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang for declining public testimony while meeting privately with Republican senators. She called for answers on NVIDIA’s position on advanced AI chip exports to China and Huang’s lobbying against related bipartisan legislation.
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency planted 1,200 native mahogany seedlings on land damaged by a recent illegal burn in Monseñor Nouel. The initiative involved 26 employees and was coordinated with provincial environmental authorities.
The Jamaica Financial Services Commission is consulting on unified fit and proper standards for people who control or materially influence regulated non-deposit-taking institutions. Firms would have to assess and continuously monitor these individuals, retain supporting records and report material changes within 21 days. Failure to meet the standards could result in appointment restrictions, removal, debarment or other enforcement action.
The Jamaica Financial Services Commission is consulting on binding corporate governance standards for all regulated securities, insurance, pensions, and trust and corporate services provider entities. The framework would centralize minimum expectations for oversight, management responsibilities, controls, conduct, reporting and transparency, with responses due by Aug. 5, 2026.
The Central Bank of Belize, Financial Intelligence Unit and Financial Services Commission have agreed on a governance framework for shared use of the Sanctions Registry System. The platform will support sanctions-related information management and more consistent, risk-based financial crime supervision while allowing each authority to use it independently.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reported to Congress on participant recommendations for changes to the small-business capital-raising framework and provided its responses. The recommendations cover early-stage financing, growth-stage companies and smaller funds, and small-cap access to public markets.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has updated its financial reporting rules with the latest accounting and sustainability reporting pronouncements. These include IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, PFRS 18 and PFRS 19, financial instrument amendments and related implementation guidance.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a framework for issuing Sukuk, expanding the route for companies to offer Shari’ah-compliant investment products. The guidelines cover registration, permissible structures, special purpose entities, and issuer reporting and disclosure.
The Financial Planning Standards Board will hold the 10th World Financial Planning Day on Oct. 7, 2026, alongside IOSCO’s World Investor Week. The campaign will promote informed financial planning and awareness of scams and digital deception, with events and programs to be published in September.
The Caribbean Development Bank approved USD 232,000 to strengthen at least 11 development finance institutions across its borrowing member countries. The initiative will provide specialist training to more than 300 professionals and access to a digital SME credit assessment platform.
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority denied claims that it had ordered widespread branch closures and suspensions in the nonbank finance sector, warning that those spreading the reports may face legal action.
Ireland’s Department of Finance welcomed credit unions’ retention of the highest emotional connection ranking among financial services brands in RED C’s 2026 index. Work on Ireland’s first Credit Union Sector Strategy continues, with consultations and workshops feeding into a strategy scheduled for completion in early 2027.
Ireland’s Department of Finance showcased work by Irish participants in Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Programme. The projects addressed flood and climate resilience, cyber and artificial intelligence risks, and risks related to exports and geopolitics.
The Brazil Securities and Exchange Commission outlined plans for a market-informed tokenization framework and greater use of AI in supervision. Stronger detection capabilities could eventually allow broader access to capital markets products.
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission will hear three enforcement cases on July 28, 2026. They concern alleged misuse of client credentials and falsified statements, possible trading on undisclosed material information and potential disclosure irregularities at IRB Brasil Resseguros.
The National Bank of Moldova has proposed EU-aligned requirements for euro instant transfers, including 24/7 availability, execution within 10 seconds and capped charges. The draft also introduces payee verification, sanctions screening and payment scheme interoperability rules, with most provisions taking effect upon Moldova’s EU accession.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is providing regulatory relief to supervised institutions in Wisconsin areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. It supports prudent assistance for borrowers, potential Community Reinvestment Act credit for recovery activities, flexibility for certain reporting and publishing requirements, and expedited temporary banking facility requests.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency highlighted its existing digital financial literacy resources and the need to help consumers navigate technology-enabled financial services and scams. Comptroller Jonathan Gould also emphasized banks’ role in educating customers about saving, borrowing, investing and fraud prevention.
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an enforcement policy statement supporting economic recovery and earthquake relief in Venezuela.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer requested FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s official calendars and details of how he is dividing his time while also serving as acting director of national intelligence. They also sought an update on FHFA’s work to reduce housing costs and implement the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
The Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England have appointed members to a taskforce on harmonising transaction and post-trade reporting under UK MiFIR, UK EMIR and UK SFTR. Its policy, strategy and architecture working groups bring together officials and industry representatives.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority secured a GBP 655,951.40 confiscation order against convicted investment fraudster John Burford. Together with earlier repayments, the recovery is expected to return an estimated 99% of the money invested by approximately 70 known victims.
HM Treasury published a record of its annual regulatory perimeter meeting with the FCA, including an agreement to assess the impact of AI. The FCA also raised potential oversight of investment consultants, wider application of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, prediction market restrictions and stronger tools against fraudulent financial influencers.
Payments Canada has amended the Automated Clearing Settlement System rules to improve processing, expand membership provisions and clarify operational arrangements. Paper pre-authorized debits will be phased out from Dec. 1, 2028, while new biller-related notification requirements take effect Dec. 1, 2026.
The Bank of Canada scheduled eight policy interest rate announcements for 2027, with quarterly Monetary Policy Reports accompanying four of them. It also set release dates for its business and consumer surveys and the Financial Stability Report, while reconfirming the remaining 2026 rate announcement dates.
The Bank of Canada’s survey of market participants shows median expectations for the policy rate to remain at 2.25% through 2026 before rising to 2.75% in the third quarter of 2027. Respondents forecast GDP growth of 1.3% and inflation of 2.6% at the end of 2026, with trade tensions the dominant risk to the outlook.
The National Bank of Georgia published interactive data on resident banks’ loans and deposits as of June 2026.
The Czech National Bank’s July analyst survey kept average inflation expectations at 2.6% over one year and 2.2% over three years. Most respondents expected the two-week repo rate to remain at 3.75% in August, while the 2027 GDP growth forecast edged up to 2.4%.
The Central Bank of Peru reported that mortgage credit grew 7.4% year on year and 0.6% month on month in June 2026. Growth was driven by PEN-denominated lending, while the share of USD mortgages remained at 5.3%.
The Central Bank of Malta’s second-quarter business survey found improved current conditions and expectations, with net balances rising to 41% and 49%, respectively. Input cost pressures jumped to 86%, while selling-price increases were more limited and hiring expectations moderated.
The Isle of Man Treasury has established an interim Border Division as the first step toward a permanent Border Agency. About GBP 1.2 million has been allocated for 2026-27, including funding for 17 additional enforcement, investigation and specialist posts.
The Italian Institute for Insurance Supervision ordered the blocking of three websites offering unauthorized insurance services, bringing the total blocked since November 2023 to 385. Implementation is underway and may take several days.
The Bank of France has opened applications for its 2026 Young Researchers in Green Finance award, offering EUR 3,000 to each winner. Eligible researchers must have a French academic affiliation and apply by Oct. 9, 2026.
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic launched a public portal covering the history of the authority and the country’s financial system. It provides banking statistics dating to 1947, interactive analysis tools, historical press records and an archive of regulatory and institutional documents.
The Central Bank of Seychelles Board agreed on a short- to long-term roadmap for the next phase of its 2024-2028 strategic plan, with stronger oversight of implementation. It also reviewed progress on payment infrastructure, climate risk supervision, market conduct and a regulatory sandbox framework.
The Jamaica Financial Services Commission is consulting on proportionate corporate governance standards for all regulated entities. The proposal sets governing body requirements covering strategy, risk and controls, independence, conflicts, remuneration, reporting and outsourcing, including a seven-day notification requirement for material substantive issues. The effective date has not yet been set.
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission said its latest industry dialogue brought together more than 70 regulators from 11 Caribbean jurisdictions to discuss regulation of virtual assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers. The discussions focused on cross-border supervision, AML/CFT, investor protection and emerging risks, and concluded that closer regional cooperation and stronger supervisory frameworks are needed. The forum followed Trinidad and Tobago's proclamation of virtual assets legislation last December.
The Jamaica Financial Services Commission is consulting on unified, principles-based fit and proper standards across all regulated sectors. The framework would cover directors, officers, controllers, beneficial owners and other covered persons, with comments due by Aug. 5, 2026.
The Jamaica Financial Services Commission is consulting on strengthened corporate governance standards for all regulated entities across its supervised sectors. The proposals set minimum expectations for boards, risk management, conflicts of interest, remuneration, and reporting, with comments due by Aug. 6, 2026.