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2026-07-22•Cuba•Central Bank of Cuba
The Central Bank of Cuba issued the first part of a historical review of currency circulation before the Revolution. It focuses on the failed 1904 private banknote issuance, the 1907 currency strike, and Cuba's 1914 monetary system based on metallic coins under gold and silver standards. The piece also notes later demonetization of gold coins in 1934 and says the series will continue.
ResearchMonetary data
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2026-07-22•Costa Rica•Central Bank of Costa Rica
The Central Bank of Costa Rica kept the Tasa Básica Pasiva at 3.65% and set the Tasa Efectiva en Dólares at 2.99%, down from 3.05%, effective July 23, 2026.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary data
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2026-07-22•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru said traditional exports rose 52.2 percent year on year to USD 7.709 billion in May 2026. Higher prices for metals and hydrocarbons were the main driver, while export volumes also increased 8.8 percent. For January to May, traditional exports totaled USD 38.404 billion, up 52.8 percent.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services urged the Federal Reserve to improve the speed and efficiency of its review of bank merger and acquisition applications. Its letter called for implementation of Office of Inspector General recommendations, review of long-pending applications and broader use of delegated authority.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOperational excellence
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2026-07-22•Canada•British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission alleges that Connor Sinclair Gardiner-Ingram raised CAD 4.6 million from investors for purported cryptocurrency trading bot investments and diverted the funds to personal uses. It also alleges he made false statements under oath to investigators. The allegations have not been proven, and he may appear on September 15, 2026 before a hearing is scheduled.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Philippines•Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission reviewed its sustainability disclosure framework, including standards aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board and phased assurance for greenhouse gas emissions disclosures. It also highlighted ongoing ASEAN work on climate adaptation finance, external reviewers and transition finance.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeDisclosuresESG
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2026-07-22•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia reported that banks approved relief for 79% of borrower-requested loan accounts processed in the first quarter of 2026, covering RSD 1.9 billion in outstanding debt. Lenders initiated relief for another 913 accounts after identifying early repayment difficulties. Repayment-period extensions were the most common measure.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsLending
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2026-07-22•Ireland•Department of Finance (Ireland)
Ireland's Department of Finance has appointed Eamonn Sinnott to the Central Bank Commission for five years, effective July 23, 2026. He becomes its sixth ministerially appointed member.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs asked the Government Accountability Office to review Commodity Futures Trading Commission staffing cuts and their impact on enforcement and market oversight. The letter cites a 25 percent workforce reduction since January 2025 and a steep decline in enforcement activity. It also links the concern to the CFTC’s stance on prediction markets and the potential demands of pending crypto market structure legislation.
Policy & regulationPeer reviews and country evaluations
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2026-07-22•United States•National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration hosted Vision250 roundtables covering youth financial literacy, regulation and the future of the credit union movement. The sessions brought together credit union stakeholders as part of the agency’s broader stakeholder engagement tied to America250.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-22•United States•New York State Department of Financial Services
The New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York State Police trained nearly 270 officials from 55 agencies on investigating and prosecuting auto insurance fraud and related financial crimes. The program focused on staged collisions, insurance fraud laws and core investigative techniques. It will now become a permanent part of the New York State Police BCI training curriculum.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•United States•Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network extended to August 2, 2026, the comment period on its June proposal to amend the definition of Huione Group to include H-Pay Service PLC and any successor entity, citing a technological issue that blocked electronic comment filing for several days.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFT
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2026-07-22•Canada•Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments
The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments released its 2026 independent evaluation, which found it met its obligations under the Bank Act and its agreement with the Canadian Securities Administrators. The report made 26 recommendations, including binding authority for OBSI decisions, a higher compensation limit of CAD 550,000 with inflation indexing, and stronger systemic issue reporting. OBSI said many recommendations will be reflected in its 2027 to 2031 Strategic Plan.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-07-22•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission (CNV) has opened a consultation on changes to the rules for primary securities placements to strengthen disclosure, conflict controls and investor protection. The draft adds clearer role definitions, restricts placing agents' own-account orders, bans extra investor fees and requires standardized reporting to CNV, including real-time system access for the regulator.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq said its governor met exchange company executives and outlined a next phase of initiatives to expand their activities and open new revenue streams. The central bank tied that expansion to stronger compliance and governance, alongside continued engagement with the sector.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesMarket development
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2026-07-22•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority registered the annual update of Fonds d’Equipement Communal’s information dossier for its certificates of deposit program. The update consists of FEC’s 2025 reference document and the program note registered in 2019.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority licensed Malaa Company for Information Technology to provide payment account information services, an open banking service, bringing the total number of licensed payment service providers in Saudi Arabia to 33.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority said Merak Capital has completed the requirements to begin business in managing investments and operating funds. The activities are covered by a securities business license approved on 3 May 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe published an investment manager listing for Probfix Wealth Managers (Private) Limited. The entry identifies the firm as based in Harare and names Irene Madanhi and Tawanda Mutsindikwa as its chief executive or managing director and compliance officer.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe published an entry for Tsimba Wealth Managers (Private) Limited as an investment manager. The listing provides its Harare address and names Douglas Thambo as chief executive and managing director and Tarisai Mukuni as compliance officer.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya has invited commercial banks to subscribe to Issue No. 22-2026 of unrestricted Mudaraba Deposit Certificates. The offering follows the procedures and controls used in previous issuances and the tenors and maturity dates specified in the subscription announcement.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsOther
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2026-07-22•Ghana•Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana
The Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission has warned the public against 23 named entities promoting or offering unlicensed investment products through social media and online channels. It said none is licensed to conduct capital market activities in Ghana and that it is working with law enforcement agencies against the operators. Investors were urged to verify licensing status before investing.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-22•Spain•Spanish Securities Commission (CNMV)
The Spanish Securities Commission has authorized Bondalti Iberica's delisting offer for Ercros at EUR 3.505 per share. Although the bid is formally for all shares, it effectively covers the remaining 22.77% because Bondalti already owns 77.23%. The offer is unconditional, backed by a EUR 72.98 million Santander guarantee, and will open for 49 calendar days after the first notice is published.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Poland•Polish Financial Supervision Commission (KNF)
The Polish Financial Supervision Commission has issued recommendations telling financial market entities to reassess ICT risk management and operational resilience for cyber threats linked to Frontier AI. Firms should incorporate AI threat scenarios into DORA processes, prioritize vulnerability management, third-party risk and protection of internet-facing assets, and ensure senior management allocates sufficient resources. UKNF said the adequacy and effectiveness of firms' measures will be tested through ongoing supervision and inspections.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCyber resilienceArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-22•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia signed a cooperation agreement with the Bank of Korea and the Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute for a 2026 program on open banking and open finance. Korean experts will help develop Georgia's open finance concept, including its regulatory, institutional and technical design. The work will run through the year and end with final recommendations.
Policy & regulationCooperationOpen banking and finance
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2026-07-22•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova hosted the sixth edition of “A holiday day at NBM” for more than 60 children aged 7 to 10. The event used exhibitions, games and workshops to explain the role of a central bank, saving, financial responsibility and banknote security features.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-22•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market said its latest meeting covered seven items across legislative, corporate and capital markets matters. Key topics included its position on a draft greenhouse gas emissions trading system law, share issuance registration and approvals affecting professional market participants.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsOther
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2026-07-22•Qatar•Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank’s governor and the UAE ambassador reviewed bilateral cooperation, with a focus on financial and banking collaboration.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. Financial Services Committee used a subcommittee hearing to examine FinCEN's anti-money laundering and fraud-fighting performance and to question whether current Bank Secrecy Act reporting requirements create excessive burden. Members focused on outdated suspicious activity report and currency transaction report thresholds, while FinCEN highlighted USD 152 million in interdictions and USD 83.5 million in recoveries since Director Andrea Gacki's last testimony. The hearing also raised privacy concerns over beneficial ownership data already held by FinCEN.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesAML and CFT
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2026-07-22•United States•National Futures Association
The National Futures Association permanently removed Hardee Brothers LLC and Sidney Curtis Hardee from future NFA membership, associate membership and principal status. The case stemmed from allegations of deceitful conduct, misappropriation of customer funds, misleading information to NFA, use of an unapproved disclosure document and commingling of pool and firm assets. The decision followed a settlement in which the respondents neither admitted nor denied the allegations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actions
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2026-07-22•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's Investor Education Foundation published a report showing that many Americans do not readily identify common fraud schemes, even as annual fraud losses near USD 200 billion. In a survey of 1,509 adults, only 50% mentioned identity-based fraud unprompted, while other categories were cited far less often. The research also linked higher financial literacy with broader fraud awareness and found that awareness of threat-based fraud was associated with lower reported scam losses.
ResearchFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro used a farewell meeting with Germany’s outgoing ambassador to review its EU integration progress and cooperation with German institutions. Governor Radović highlighted Bundesbank support for the bank’s ESCB and Eurosystem preparation, as well as work on EU acquis alignment, SEPA implementation and the launch of TIPS Clone.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-22•Montenegro•Central Bank of Montenegro
The Central Bank of Montenegro warned that scam messages are falsely using its name and Western Union's to offer adult citizens a one-time EUR 50 gift. It said the messages are a phishing attempt and urged the public not to click links or share personal, financial or banking information. Official communications are made only through the bank's website and verified social media accounts.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Greece•Hellenic Capital Market Commission
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved two new Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisations, covering a limited order transmission licence for XENIOS BLOCKCHAIN GROUP S.A. and a broader multi-service licence for CAPITAL WALLET GREECE S.A. It also extended ALPHA FINANCE's investment services authorisation and revoked NOVAL PROPERTY REIC S.A.'s supplementary authorisation as an internally managed Alternative Investment Fund at the company's request following legislative changes.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•Canada•Canadian Securities Administrators
The Canadian Securities Administrators and the Joint Regulators Committee said the independent review of OBSI will help inform the CSA’s proposed framework for a dispute resolution service with binding authority. They also reiterated that registrants are expected to engage with OBSI consistently with their duty to deal fairly, honestly and in good faith with clients. The committee will review the report further and meet OBSI’s board later this year.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplaints and dispute resolution
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2026-07-22•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
On 22 July 2026, the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept the Monetary Policy Rate at 14.0%, saying the stance remains appropriate as growth stays resilient and inflation, at 5.3% in June, remains below the 8±2% medium-term target band but is expected to move gradually into it despite upside risks from oil prices, utility tariffs and Middle East tensions. The Committee cited 6.4% first-quarter GDP growth, stronger trade and current account surpluses, and gross international reserves of USD12.9 billion, and said the pause after cumulative easing from 28.0% in May 2025 will allow it to assess geopolitical risks while guiding inflation into the target band.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-22•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay approved a new framework for virtual asset service providers. It sets licensing, operating and supervisory conditions in Uruguay, and adds requirements on user protection, risk management, information security and anti-money laundering controls. The framework is intended to provide greater certainty for the sector.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsLicensing framework and processAML and CFT
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2026-07-22•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
Portugal's Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority published the latest Insurance Sector Risk Panel. It presents the current risk outlook using financial variables as of 14 June 2026 and insurers' reported data as of 31 March 2026.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsRisk analysis and outlookSupervisory data
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2026-07-22•Costa Rica•Central Bank of Costa Rica
The Central Bank of Costa Rica released its 2022 extended account for unpaid domestic and care work, estimating gross value added at CRC 9.8 trillion, or 21.4% of GDP. Unpaid household services production reached CRC 14.3 trillion, ranking second by output after manufacturing. The extension raises measured household production to CRC 26.7 trillion without changing the official national accounts figures.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-22•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has begun paying EGP 62,292,683 to 5,719 investors who bought Ajwa for Food Industries Egypt shares between 4 October 2009 and 25 October 2009 and incurred losses. The payments will be made through Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry after completion of the legal and funding steps required to execute the settlement. The payout follows 2022 grievances committee decisions tied to implementation of a 2011 authority decision through a cash settlement mechanism.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said crypto vaults and onchain lending arrangements can fall within federal securities laws, depending on their structure and the degree of managerial involvement. It highlighted possible securities, investment company and investment adviser issues, and said some onchain loans may resemble notes that are securities. The SEC invited firms to engage on compliance questions and possible rule changes.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFintech and insurtechTrading
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Sam Waldon will depart on July 31, 2026, after more than 14 years at the agency. Osman Nawaz will succeed him as Principal Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement. Nawaz previously served at the SEC from 2010 to 2024 and rejoined the agency last month.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-22•Global•Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change
The Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change has published a UK report calling for climate policy to shift from strategy to delivery across five priority areas, including bankable investment pipelines, adaptation finance, operational nature markets and a coherent financial regulatory framework. It says the UK’s green economy is growing, but high energy costs and unclear policy continue to constrain investment. The report argues that institutional capital will flow only where policy is clear, durable and credible.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomy
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2026-07-22•Global•International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation
The International Accounting Standards Board concluded that IFRS 16 is overall working as intended, but will launch targeted work to reduce application costs linked to lease liability remeasurements, discount rates and some rent concessions. It also agreed to propose amendments to IFRS 18 so tax charges that directly substitute for income tax are presented within the income taxes category of profit or loss. Related publications are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-07-22•Italy•Ministry of Finance (Italy)
Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance released remarks from Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti praising the Council's vote in favor of Carlo Comporti for the ESMA presidency. He said the process is not yet complete, but described the vote as recognition for Comporti and Italy.
OtherSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission accepted three settlement agreements in administrative sanctioning proceedings, totaling BRL 3.757 million, and rejected a separate proposal from Ricardo de Oliveira Barbosa in an XP-related case. The accepted deals cover alleged supervisory failures at XP, governance decisions at Gafisa, and Equatorial's disclosure of internal control deficiencies. In the XP matter, the settlement also requires proof of investor compensation of at least BRL 1,211,248.54.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsCorporate governance
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2026-07-22•Isle of Man•Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority and the Customs and Immigration Division have issued a webinar for industry on sanctions compliance and supervisory expectations in 2026. It reinforces that firms need documented sanctions controls, screening, due diligence, escalation and monitoring, and it directs firms to existing guidance, sanctions lists and reporting materials.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationSanctions list update
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2026-07-22•Ireland•Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland has commissioned an independent review of the effectiveness and efficiency of its enforcement activities, led by Josephine Feehily. The review will examine enforcement performance, decision-making, case selection, timeliness and transparency, and how enforcement fits within the wider supervisory framework. A report with recommendations will be provided to the governor and published in due course.
EnforcementEnforcement frameworkOperational excellence
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2026-07-22•Global•Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements published a working paper finding that economy size and inflation are the strongest correlates of exchange rate pass-through to consumer prices across four decades and close to 100 economies. Pass-through is lower when inflation remains below 5%, exchange rate volatility is at intermediate levels, and fiscal accounts are stronger. The paper also shows that pass-through has fallen further in advanced economies, while remaining broadly stable at higher levels in emerging market and developing economies.
ResearchForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-07-22•France•Bank of France
The Bank of France said its corporate credit mediation service remains underused in the first half of 2026, with eligible referrals down 8.3% year on year and still below pre-pandemic levels. Even so, nearly 60% of eligible cases led to a solution, preserving 2,594 jobs across 231 companies. Most cases came from very small businesses and mainly involved problems with existing bank financing or debt restructuring.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financing
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2026-07-22•Europe•Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has issued an FAQ to help obliged entities complete nationally organised data collections. It compiles questions from national financial supervisors and provides interpretation, operational and implementation clarifications. The authority also pointed firms to its existing reporting package and webinar on identifying provisionally eligible obliged entities.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFTRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-22•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's Investor Education Foundation issued a report finding that Americans have limited unprompted awareness of common fraud schemes, with only 50% identifying identity-based fraud and much smaller shares naming other major fraud types. The survey also linked higher financial literacy to broader fraud awareness, and found that awareness of threat-based fraud was associated with a lower likelihood of reported scam losses.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and educationFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority warned regulated entities and the public about a fraudulent email impersonating the authority and demanding a USD 50,000 fine payable in USDC. It said official payment instructions are published in its Annual Fees document, that genuine emails use the @bma.bm domain, and that the fraudulent web domain has been added to its warning list.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Bahamas•Ministry of Finance (Bahamas)
The Bahamas Ministry of Finance published Prime Minister Philip Davis’ remarks at J.P. Morgan Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited’s office opening, where he reviewed the government’s fiscal and regulatory record rather than announce new measures. He cited lower debt, a move from deficits to surplus, credit upgrades and compliant or largely compliant ratings across all 40 Financial Action Task Force recommendations. Davis also called for more investment in Bahamian talent, blue finance and carbon markets.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-07-22•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe published an investment manager listing for Alliance Asset Management (Private) Limited. The entry includes the firm’s address and identifies its chief executive or managing director and compliance officer.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-22•United States•U.S. Financial Services Committee
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services has issued a staff report outlining a policy framework to address rising financial fraud and scams. It recommends stronger consumer protections, better coordination among regulators and law enforcement, and improved tools for financial institutions to detect and prevent fraud. The report follows a yearlong committee investigation and stakeholder roundtables.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Canada•Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s annual Enforcement Report said hearing panels imposed more than CAD 15 million in sanctions in Fiscal Year 2026. CIRO reviewed 6,692 complaints, completed 151 investigations and concluded 48 proceedings, with enforcement focused on supervision, internal controls and gatekeeper obligations. The report also highlights a new disgorgement distribution program and a joint initiative to speed the takedown of fraudulent investment websites.
EnforcementEnforcement statisticsMarket abuse
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2026-07-22•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission said the government has issued Decree 284/2026/ND-CP setting administrative penalties for violations involving crypto assets and crypto asset markets, effective September 1, 2026 until Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP expires.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-22•Canada•Payments Canada
Payments Canada outlined a panel discussion on agentic autonomous finance and the implications of AI agents becoming active participants in payments and other financial activity. The update centers on identity, trust and control challenges, with discussion focused on tokenized assets, cryptographic trust and agent-aware payment rails. It also points to preparation needs for Canadian institutions and regulators.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationArtificial intelligenceOpen banking and finance
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2026-07-22•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission held a conference with the Ministry of Public Security's cyber unit to warn and guide securities-sector entities on cybersecurity risks and incident coordination. Discussions covered the legal framework, attack methods, monitoring and operational controls, alongside firms' practical challenges. The commission asked market participants to upgrade systems, review processes and strengthen response preparedness and staff training.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCyber resilience
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2026-07-22•China•China Securities Regulatory Commission
In a meeting with CPP Investments CEO John Graham, the China Securities Regulatory Commission reiterated that it will support stable capital markets, expand institutional opening-up and make it easier for foreign investors to participate in China’s capital markets. Graham said CPP Investments continues to view China as an important long-term investment market and will keep investing there.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-22•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on draft rules for transition bonds and Thailand amber bonds and on stronger disclosure standards for ESG bonds. The proposals would set issuance conditions and ongoing reporting requirements, including annual use-of-proceeds updates and material event reporting. They would also tighten and harmonize disclosure across green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClimate risk and sustainable financeDisclosures
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2026-07-22•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission ordered TSR Living Solution Public Company Limited to cooperate with its auditor and submit rectified first quarter 2026 interim financial statements. The step follows the auditor’s disclaimer of conclusion because it could not obtain enough evidence on the physical count of automatic vending machines. TSR must also disclose the revised statements through SETLink by 21 August 2026.
SupervisionInterventionsAuditing
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2026-07-22•China•Central Bank of the Republic of China
The Central Bank of the Republic of China’s June 2026 market update showed lower interbank lending and repo activity, but higher money market rates. Bond spot trading and RMB derivatives turnover increased, while government bond net financing fell and corporate bond net financing rose. The report also showed a modest month-end RMB weakening against the USD and continued concentration in interbank corporate credit bond holdings and trading.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsMonetary data
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2026-07-22•Botswana•Bank of Botswana
The Bank of Botswana has appointed Maze Meadows Consulting to run a public perception survey from 15 July 2026 to 15 August 2026. The survey will collect views on the public’s awareness, trust and understanding of the bank’s mandate, services and communications. Responses will be anonymous and reported in aggregated form.
ResearchOther
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2026-07-22•Indonesia•Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia left the BI-Rate at 5.75%, with the Deposit Facility at 4.75% and the Lending Facility at 6.50%, and paired the decision with measures to attract foreign portfolio inflows and support the rupiah. The package raises hedging incentives, broadens eligible repo collateral, and revises macroprudential liquidity incentives for banks. Key liquidity and financing changes will take effect from September and October 2026.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisions
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2026-07-22•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerted the public to scam-related press releases issued by banks, covering fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams. It reiterated that banks do not send embedded links for transactions or ask for passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Affected individuals were told to contact their bank and report the case to police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-22•Mongolia•Central Bank of Mongolia
The Central Bank of Mongolia has signed an agreement with IFC to strengthen climate risk supervision in the banking sector. The work will focus on supervisory requirements, risk data and supporting infrastructure. It follows earlier assessments that found Mongolian banks are highly exposed to physical and transition climate risks.
SupervisionCooperationClimate risk and sustainable financeSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-22•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reported the outcome of its July 22, 2026 securities auction for issue K2600746, with TJS 4,567,450,000 issued at a weighted average yield of 5.75% and bid yields ranging from 4.50% to 7.00%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-07-22•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted amendments to the rules for money transfers through money transfer systems. The changes amend the 2009 framework and were published on the central bank’s website.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
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2026-07-22•Moldova•National Commission for Financial Markets
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets adopted several capital market decisions, led by the registration of Moldova-Agroindbank's MDL 146.48 million bond issue and Barza Alba's MDL 4.9453 million additional share issue. It also removed a matured MAIB bond issue after full repayment, endorsed a mandatory withdrawal request covering 3,898 shares in another issuer, and approved the conversion of two joint-stock companies into limited liability companies.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-22•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland reported that M3 money supply increased by PLN 38.5bn in June 2026 to PLN 2,890.8bn. The increase was mainly driven by higher household, corporate and other financial institution deposits and claims, as well as a rise in repurchase agreements. Among the counterparts, debt increased across private sectors while net debt of central government entities declined.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-22•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus published its second half 2025 Payments Statistics report, covering non-cash payment trends, changing consumer payment habits and euro area comparisons showing Cyprus compares favorably on several key payment metrics.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-22•Greece•Bank of Greece
The Bank of Greece said the travel services surplus widened to EUR 2,023.2 million in May 2026 and EUR 3,812.3 million in January-May 2026. Travel receipts rose 10.9% in May and 25.8% in the first five months of the year, driven by stronger inbound traveller flows. In May, higher arrivals offset a 1.4% drop in average spending per trip, while January-May growth also reflected a 4.5% increase in average expenditure per trip.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-22•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority notified SAIDAL Spa shareholders that the official communiqué covering the resolutions adopted at the company’s 2025 Ordinary General Assembly has been published.
OtherAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-07-22•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority notified Biopharm Spa shareholders of the publication of the company’s official communiqué. It covers the resolutions adopted at the ordinary general meeting for the 2025 financial year.
SupervisionRegulatory reportingCorporate governance
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2026-07-22•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority notified BDL Spa shareholders that the official communiqué on resolutions adopted at the company’s ordinary general meeting for the 2025 financial year has been published.
SupervisionRegulatory reportingOther
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2026-07-22•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
Algeria Market Authority notified CPA Spa shareholders that the official communiqué on the resolutions adopted at the company’s ordinary general meeting for the 2025 financial year has been published.
OtherAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-07-22•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority (COSOB) notified shareholders of Alliance Assurances Spa that the official communiqué on resolutions adopted at the company’s 2025 Ordinary General Meeting and same-day Extraordinary General Meeting has been published.
SupervisionOtherCorporate governance
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2026-07-22•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator has opened a public consultation on a draft regulatory standard that sets the quarterly capital update indices for fire and natural forces insurance policies starting or falling due in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPrudential risksClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-07-22•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market published a review of 40 regulatory decisions adopted in the second quarter of 2026 to simplify some business procedures, update wartime market rules and strengthen investor protection. Key measures covered securities transactions under martial law, issuer disclosure, local bond issuance, reporting by depository institutions and investment firms, and licensing rules. The Commission also outlined further planned changes on software requirements, collective investment and pension fund rules, investment recommendations, market abuse detection and share buybacks.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket development
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2026-07-22•Netherlands•De Nederlandsche Bank
The Dutch Central Bank said its new analysis shows the Netherlands needs a better investment climate to attract enough private capital for rental housing construction. DNB estimates new private rental homes require about EUR 6.4 billion a year in financing, while public support is limited and foreign and private investors have pulled back. It called for more predictable policy, fewer additional municipal requirements and a review of the Affordable Rent Act's effect on new-build financing.
Research
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2026-07-22•Germany•German Bundesbank
The German Bundesbank’s latest payment statistics show card payments rose 11 percent to about 14.5 billion in 2025, accounting for roughly 43 percent of all non-bank payments. SEPA instant credit transfers more than doubled to 680 million transactions and reached about EUR 610 billion in value. At the same time, cash dispensing infrastructure declined while merchants’ payment terminals increased.
Data & statistics
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2026-07-22•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
In a conference speech, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission set out what it expects from mortgage brokers in its ongoing review of compliance with the best interests duty. ASIC said brokers and licensees should focus on suitable, well-documented recommendations, risk-based quality monitoring and effective internal dispute resolution, with the review due to finish later this year. It also said it is working with other authorities and banks on syndicated mortgage fraud outside the scope of the current review.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-22•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission said the Federal Court found former Noumi chief Rory Macleod breached his duties in connection with parts of the company’s 2019 financial reporting. The findings related to unsaleable inventory and lactoferrin revenue that was recognised before delivery and before key conditions were met. Other ASIC claims, including continuous disclosure and false or misleading information allegations, were dismissed.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-07-22•Global•United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative has launched a framework to help banks integrate sustainability risks into core risk management. It responds to rising supervisory expectations and to operational obstacles, with half of 28 surveyed banks reporting difficulty integrating third-party data and tools into existing models. UNEP FI said the framework is the first in a broader series of Risk Centre guidance.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-07-22•Global•Ceres
Ceres has backed the California Department of Insurance's proposed Long-Term Solvency Planning Regulation in a comment letter. The rule would require the state's largest domestic insurers to submit plans for managing financial risks, including extreme weather. Ceres said the measure would improve supervisory visibility and aligns with existing solvency and transition-planning frameworks.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsClimate risk and sustainable financeSupervision process and methodologies
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2026-07-22•Middle East•Arab Monetary Fund
The Arab Monetary Fund's latest quarterly bulletin shows that most Arab stock markets rose in the second quarter of 2026, with 13 exchanges posting gains and three declining. The AMF Arab Composite Index slipped 0.16% quarter on quarter, while total market capitalization fell 0.59% to about USD 4,316.88 billion. Trading activity increased, with the value of traded shares rising 8.70% to about USD 292.46 billion.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-22•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England has proposed changes to Prudential Regulation Authority guidance on Part VIII transactions to give firms clearer direction on transfers and amalgamations. The draft would set out the usual process, clarify key PRA decision points including member vote waivers and independent actuary reports, and explain the scope for friendly societies and other firms. The consultation closes on 22 October 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRecovery and resolution
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2026-07-22•United Kingdom•Prudential Regulation Authority
The Prudential Regulation Authority is consulting on revised guidance for friendly society amalgamations and transfers under Part VIII of the Friendly Societies Act 1992. The proposals would formalise and expand the PRA’s current approach on process sequencing, member votes, actuarial evidence, representations and confirmation timelines, while largely avoiding new substantive requirements. The PRA expects to issue a policy statement before April 2027.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationPrudential risks
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2026-07-22•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank reported that euro area non-cash payments increased 6.9% year on year to 83.5 billion in the second half of 2025, with total value up 0.8% to EUR 117.8 trillion. Card payments remained the largest payment type by volume, while credit transfers accounted for most of the value. Contactless card use, payment cards in circulation and point of sale terminals all rose, while retail payment systems processed 60.1 billion transactions.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-22•Mozambique•Ministry of Finance (Mozambique)
The Ministry of Finance of Mozambique is hosting a 20 to 31 July regional training program for public prosecutors from Mozambique, Burundi, Madagascar and South Sudan on money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. Organized by the Financial Intelligence Office of Mozambique with ESAAMLG and African Development Bank support, it covers international standards, cooperation, financial investigation, asset recovery and evidence. The program is intended to deepen regional cooperation and strengthen justice system responses to transnational financial crime.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingAML and CFTCapacity building
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2026-07-22•Romania•Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority published its Daily Market Report for 22 July 2026. It also pointed readers to the archive of Daily Market Report and Morning Call publications for 2021 through 2026.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-22•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic published an addendum on the bid submission deadline for a regional tender covering information technology equipment for the Bank of Central African States' SWIFT environment in Libreville, Gabon.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-07-22•Central African Republic•Banking Commission of the Central African Republic
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic published the results of tender AON/OPIL No 29/E7/2026-BEAC.
Institutional developmentProcurementOther
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2026-07-22•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that the weighted average rate on new loans by the five major domestic banks fell to 2.155% in June 2026 from 2.208% in May. As there were no Treasury borrowings, the rate excluding Treasury borrowings was also 2.155%.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsMonetary data
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2026-07-22•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that net turnover in the Taipei foreign exchange market reached USD 1,157.6 billion in June 2026, with average daily turnover of USD 55.1 billion. Interbank trading accounted for 68.3% of activity, and foreign exchange swaps were the largest transaction type at 50.7%. NTD/USD was the biggest currency pair at 48.5% of turnover.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and markets
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2026-07-22•Azerbaijan•Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan revoked insurance agent license No. 000129 held by Mammadov Rizvan Gasim oglu under Article 107.1.8 of the Law on Insurance Activity. The license had been issued on 1 June 2009, and the board decision was taken on 21 July 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-22•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
The South Korea Ministry of Economy and Finance is participating in a KRW 9.6 billion project to expand deposit token payments from Bank of Korea pilot work into private-sector payments and public finance use. The model will use existing payment rails and merchant terminals, with the ministry planning a pilot for official business expenses and further work on treasury management linked to dBrain.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCBDC
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2026-07-22•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission said it will embed ESG into its management framework with defined targets, indicators, action plans and quarterly reporting. The plan covers both internal operations and support for the insurance sector’s sustainability adjustment, including Green Underwriting and ESG product development. It also aims to prepare for a Green Office assessment by 2027.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsESG