The Central Bank of the Philippines notified supervised financial institutions that Rural Bank of Batac, Inc. has been renamed Chosen Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. The change had been authorized by the central bank on 23 April 2025 and approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on 30 April 2026.
France's Financial Markets Authority published its response to the European Commission's consultation on reviewing the Shareholder Rights Directive. It supports the revision as a way to strengthen harmonisation of shareholder rights and issuer-shareholder relations.
The French Financial Markets Authority published a decision on changes to LCH SA’s RepoClear operating rules. The amendments adapt the framework for Guarantor Agent Members and Special Clearing Members.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the China Securities Regulatory Commission held their 17th high-level meeting on enforcement cooperation in Hong Kong. They reviewed enforcement priorities, discussed recent major cross-boundary cases and explored stronger information sharing to improve action against cross-boundary misconduct.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued financial year 2027 compliance requirements for insurance brokers and reinsurance brokers.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued a circular on the licensing of bancassurance agents for 2027-2028.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issued a circular covering the licensing of risk advisors, loss assessors and adjusters for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has started the first phase of ESAP implementation by collecting information and metadata from Officially Appointed Mechanisms and National Competent Authorities. This is the first milestone toward the platform's public launch by July 2027. The initial scope covers disclosures under the Transparency Directive, Prospectus Regulation and Short-selling Regulation.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority reminded relevant parties to pay their FY 2027 annual compliance fees.
The Financial Conduct Authority has published updated proposals for the workplace pension Value for Money Framework, reflecting feedback from its previous consultation, with responses open from July 13, 2026 to September 1, 2026.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued its 2027 accreditation renewal circular for foreign reinsurers and reinsurance brokers.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-reported scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and similar frauds. It reiterated that banks do not send transaction links by SMS or email or ask for passwords or one-time passwords through those channels. People who have responded to the scams should contact their bank and report the case to the Hong Kong Police Force.
The Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board’s 2025-2026 annual report says deposits covered by the Deposit Protection Scheme reached HKD 3.6 trillion in the year ended March 2026. Public confidence hit a record 86.7%, awareness stayed at 80%, and the Board completed a full-scale payout rehearsal. It also plans promotional initiatives for the scheme’s 20th anniversary in September 2026.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warned of fraudulent websites posing as HKICL and offering fake Buyer Online Protection services for FPS transactions. The sites seek personal identification and bank account details and may direct users to fraudsters impersonating customer service staff. HKICL said it has no connection to the sites and does not directly provide FPS services to individual members of the public.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about five fraudulent websites flagged by Octopus Cards Limited. It said affected individuals should contact the relevant stored value facility licensee and report the case to the Police or the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission held their 17th enforcement cooperation meeting. They reviewed enforcement trends, case progress and existing cross-border cooperation, and discussed tackling new forms of misconduct and strengthening intelligence sharing. The China Securities Regulatory Commission said further work will focus on improving the cooperation mechanism and pursuing cross-border violations.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission published the selected lead research institutions and project leaders for 12 topics in its 2026 provincial- and ministerial-level research program. The selections follow the application process set out in its earlier notice on topic directions and application guidelines.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has opened an investigation into Qiao over suspected fabrication and dissemination of false and misleading information about listed company Gongjin Shares on July 6.
The National Bank of Ukraine will introduce a new UAH 2,000 banknote on 4 September 2026, expanding the currency’s denomination structure. It said the move reflects higher wages and prices, growth in cash in circulation and the concentration of value in UAH 1,000 notes, and should improve cash-handling efficiency. The note will honor Vasyl Stus and include more than 20 security features.
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority said its representatives held meetings in Luxembourg with the European Investment Bank, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, LHoFT and LuxFLAG. Discussions covered EU taxonomy, ESG standards, sustainable finance, green bonds and fintech topics including tokenization and cryptoassets. The authority linked the visit to capacity building for ESG implementation and green market development.
The Bank of England published a staff working paper finding that central bank communications can reach households through newspaper narratives and move one-year-ahead inflation expectations. The research shows tighter stance communication lowers expectations, while information communication can raise them, especially when public attention is high. It also finds conventional asset-price-based monetary policy shocks do not capture these household responses as effectively.
The Bank of England has published a staff working paper finding that NBFIs provide far more overnight bilateral gilt repo liquidity to large UK banks than interbank lenders, with volumes 6 to 12 times larger. The paper finds NBFI funding was cheaper than interbank funding before 2022 but became more expensive and more volatile afterward, which it links to higher short-term rates and tighter NBFI balance-sheet constraints during monetary tightening.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published EU Member State market capitalisation figures and ratios for 2024 and 2025 in the first implementation of its FASTER Directive mandate. The data supports the framework under which countries above 1.5% of total EU market capitalisation for four consecutive years face specific withholding tax relief requirements. Twelve Member States were above that threshold in both years.
The European Securities and Markets Authority published Q&A entries covering the EU ESG Ratings Regulation, MiCA and MiFIR secondary markets. The topics include the ESG ratings 48h rule and separation of business, MiCA service perimeter issues including advice and lending, and operational points for the consolidated tape provider regime.
The Central Bank of Cyprus has published its July 2026 Statistical Bulletin, a quarterly statistical release covering monthly, quarterly and annual indicators for various aspects of the Cyprus economy.
The National Bank of Serbia reported gross foreign exchange reserves of EUR 29.6089 billion at end-June 2026 and net reserves of EUR 25.0560 billion, both down from end-May. Inflows from foreign exchange purchases and banks’ required reserves exceeded state debt-service outflows, but reserves fell because of negative market valuation effects driven mainly by lower gold prices. Gold holdings rose to a record 54,565.2 kilograms and accounted for 20.9% of gross reserves.
The Central Bank of Russia has issued a 2026 version of the RUB 100 banknote. Its front design and security features are unchanged from the 2022 note, while the reverse now shows a stylised map of the Central Federal District. The note remains legal tender and must be accepted at face value without restrictions.
The Vietnam State Securities Commission is consulting on draft replacement rules for securities registration, depository, clearing and settlement, and for electronic transactions in the securities market. The revisions are aimed at fixing implementation issues, standardizing processes for the new KRX system and updating e-trading rules for technologies such as electronic identification and biometric authentication. The commission will further revise the drafts after market feedback.
The Bank of Albania has opened the 2026 Governor’s Award for the Best Diploma for Albanian students graduating between October 2025 and October 2026 in Albania or abroad. Eligible papers cover monetary economics, financial stability, fiscal policy, the Albanian banking system and related economic topics. Prizes range from ALL 150000 to ALL 250000, with submissions due by Oct. 31, 2026.
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator held a technical session with supervised insurers on the Solvency II revisions and said it marks the start of a preparatory phase for implementation. The event focused on the main amendments, the new proportionality regime and the supervisory perspective on applying the new rules. ASF also linked the review to modernization of the prudential framework while preserving prudence.
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority published a Daily Market Report and referred readers to the archive for Daily Market Report and Morning Call materials from 2021 to 2026.
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority removed the registrations of insurance intermediaries that did not complete the required AML/CFT questionnaire. The deletion decisions are published by name on the FSMA website.
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority now requires listed companies to file regulated information through a new portal linked to an updated eCorporate platform. The change is designed to support ESAP by enabling the FSMA to send required information to ESMA within 60 minutes of receipt. The FSMA also updated prospectus filing metadata and related procedures while it develops a dedicated prospectus interface.
The Mauritius Financial Services Commission has clarified its Global Business licensing fee realignment, citing higher regulatory costs and fees that had not been comprehensively updated for years. Some fees were reduced or left unchanged, while higher charges for Authorised Companies reflect their cross-border risks and greater supervisory demands.
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published remarks backing the Irish Presidency's push for an October agreement on the EU's Market Integration and Supervision Package. Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said an early political commitment is needed to allow technical work to conclude successfully. He also linked the package to the broader Savings and Investments Union.
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko told graduates that AI and digitalization are changing banking and increasing demand for professionals with economics, technology, data analysis and cyber risk skills. He said the central bank is seeking that mix of capabilities and encouraged graduates to engage through jobs, internships, collaborations and the Governor’s Award for the Best Diploma.
The European Central Bank said in a blog post that it is upgrading its modelling toolkit after older models understated the post-pandemic inflation surge. The revised framework adds more granular energy and supply-side modelling, reworked core projection models, higher-frequency data and machine-learning and heterogeneous-agent approaches. These tools are being used in projections and scenario analysis to better capture non-linear shocks and changing inflation transmission.
The Austria Financial Market Authority has outlined complaint handling expectations for supervised financial service providers after a cross-sector review of firms' procedures. It expects clear definitions, easily accessible customer information, objective and timely handling, and analysis and remediation of recurring issues. Weak procedures can allow systematic problems to go undetected and lead to conduct and reputational risks.
The Central Bank of Madagascar has issued a recruitment notice for an Information, Education, Communication and Press officer.
In a graduation speech, the Bank of Albania said banks increasingly need professionals who can combine economics and finance with data analysis, technology, artificial intelligence and cyber risk management. It said this demand also shapes its own recruitment and highlighted advertised positions, internships and the Governor's Award for the Best Diploma as entry routes for students.
The Madagascar Ministry of Finance opened the second Credit and Investment Fair with a focus on financial technology and sustainable finance. It highlighted digital tools such as mobile money, digital payments and artificial intelligence as drivers of financial inclusion, while reiterating work to modernize the sector and adapt regulation to technological change. Remaining gaps include access to credit, financial education and gender and geographic digital divides.
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic published the results of expression of interest notice No. 001/BEAC/SG/UGRIF/PAMFUAC/2026 issued on March 17, 2026.
The Ghana National Insurance Commission urged Ghanaians to insure homes, businesses and other assets against flood losses during a national clean-up exercise following the June 29 floods. Acting Commissioner Abiba Zakariah said insurers are setting up special support desks to accelerate valid flood-related claims and that the industry will intensify insurance awareness and access efforts. Ghana Reinsurance PLC also sought to counter doubts about claims payment and argued that property cover remains affordable.
Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Paolo Angelini delivered a speech on U.S. and European banks at the annual meeting of the Italian Association of Foreign Banks in Milan. The remarks addressed transatlantic operations and compared the U.S. and European regulatory frameworks.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver for Kentland Federal Savings and Loan Association in Indiana. The action followed findings of unsafe and unsound practices, capital-depleting losses and critical undercapitalization at the USD 3.7 million institution.
The Central Bank of Eswatini’s May/June 2026 statistical release showed private sector credit rising to E23.9 billion in May, while broad money edged down month on month to E26.5 billion. Provisional gross official reserves fell to E8.1 billion in June and import cover declined to 1.9 months. Banking sector liquidity also weakened, with the liquidity ratio falling to 33.0 per cent.
The Czech National Bank said June annual inflation fell unexpectedly to 1.5% from 2.1%, below its 2.1% spring forecast, mainly because food prices dropped sharply and fuel prices partially corrected. Core inflation eased only slightly to 2.8%, and the bank said persistent services inflation and stronger global inflation pressures still warrant caution. It expects headline inflation to remain around 2% in the second half of 2026 and slightly above that level at year-end.
The Bank of Central African States has launched an international recruitment process for an assistant to the project owner to support the modernization of its maintenance management.
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic has opened an international recruitment process for project support on automating the Bank of Central African States' equipment and furniture inventory. The role is for an assistant to the project owner.
HM Treasury has designated Microsoft, Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services and Oracle entities as Critical Third Parties from 13 July 2026. Their systemic services to the UK financial sector will come under joint oversight by the Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. The regime is risk-based and may be extended to other providers over time.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued a circular setting out compliance requirements for insurance brokers and reinsurance brokers for financial year 2027.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issued a circular on the licensing of bancassurance agents for 2027-2028.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issued a circular covering the licensing of risk advisors, loss assessors and adjusters for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issued a circular reminding relevant parties about the payment of annual compliance fees for FY 2027.
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued a circular on 2027 accreditation renewals for foreign reinsurers and reinsurance brokers.
The International Monetary Fund completed the final reviews of Tanzania's ECF and RSF arrangements, unlocking an immediate SDR 324.9 million disbursement, about USD 443.9 million. It said the reform program remained broadly on track, with 5.9 percent growth in CY25 and inflation at 4.0 percent in June 2026. Some targets and reforms were delayed or missed, and the IMF highlighted fuel-price shocks and Middle East conflict as key risks.
The Financial Conduct Authority published findings from its review of firms' product design, monitoring and distribution under the Consumer Duty. It found stronger product governance and better outcome monitoring in many firms, but also identified gaps in target market definition, use of monitoring data and oversight of third-party distribution. Firms are expected to use the findings to review their own products and services and make improvements.
The Central Bank of Paraguay has opened its 2026 public recruitment competition to hire 45 employees for technical and specialized roles. Positions include junior supervisor, economist, lawyer, technology analyst, civil engineer and data management analyst. The process is open to qualified professionals who meet the general and role-specific requirements and will use objective assessment criteria.
A statement released through the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs said the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law automatically after the president did not sign or return it within the constitutional 10-day period. The statement described the bipartisan bill as a housing affordability measure that will build more housing, lower costs and stop private equity from buying up single-family homes.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, criticized the Department of Commerce for easing AI chip export controls to the UAE and called for Secretary Howard Lutnick and Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to testify. She tied the move to reported UAE-linked investments in the Trump family’s crypto business and raised risks around technology diversion to China and conflicts tied to crypto policy.
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority has launched an internal promotion process to appoint one senior associate for actuarial work and statistics. The post is limited to existing staff who meet specified qualification, experience, performance and disciplinary criteria, and offers a base net salary of MKD 61,781. Applications must be submitted within five days of publication.
The North Macedonia Insurance Supervision Authority issued a circular on the list of indirect entities to be used under its AML/CFT risk assessment guideline for supervised entities.
The Dutch Central Bank and four other Dutch regulators have issued a joint report urging governments, businesses and IT providers to strengthen digital autonomy in IT services. They call for digital autonomy to be built into procurement decisions, more use of open standards and interoperability, and greater scope for companies to collaborate when contracting with suppliers. The aim is to reduce dependence on a small number of non-European providers and improve resilience and switching options.
The Reserve Bank of Fiji said its Financial Inclusion Maritime Expo in Rotuma drew about 600 residents and resulted in at least 160 new accounts across multiple financial service providers. Around 80 entrepreneurs received business support, 46 participants completed ANZ’s MoneyMinded programme, and the event also hosted Rotuma’s first hackathon.
The North Macedonia Ministry of Finance said Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on Financial Leasing that tighten conduct, transparency and prudential requirements for leasing providers. The changes mandate clearer contracts and fee disclosure, allow cost-free early repayment, and require publication of audited financial statements. They also raise the minimum core capital requirement to MKD 30,000,000 and add AML and fit-and-proper requirements.
The French Financial Markets Authority has issued a study on the growth of trading at the close in the French equity market. It updates the authority's earlier work by extending the analysis beyond Euronext Paris to all trading venues and using transaction data to build a consolidated picture of end-of-day volumes.
The France Financial Markets Authority found that the closing auction now accounts for 53% of regulated market trading in CAC 40 shares, up from 36% between 2018 and 2025, without evidence of structural damage to liquidity, volatility or price formation. It also found that market fragmentation is extending to the close, although the closing price is still formed on the primary market. Across all venues, continuous trading remains the main execution phase, while banks dominate closing flows and high-frequency traders are increasing their activity in the fixing.
The Central Bank of the Philippines said foreign direct investment declined in January to April 2026 because weaker net investments in debt instruments and reinvested earnings outweighed higher net equity capital inflows.
The Bank of the Lao PDR used its second 2026 Payment System Committee meeting to review second-quarter payment trends and oversight work. Electronic payments rose 9.36 percent by volume and 7.38 percent by value from the first quarter, while non-electronic payments fell 23.33 percent by volume. The committee also discussed a 2026 to 2028 payment system development plan, oversight of fintech cross-border payment providers and progress on a Lao CBDC feasibility study.
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission hosted peer regulators from the telecommunications and civil aviation sectors to share practices on HR management, organizational development and digital transformation. The session covered tools including an Intelligent HR System, e-learning, flexible benefits and the OIC Connect insurance super app. It also showcased employee well-being initiatives and the regulator’s physical and virtual insurance museums.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s weekly balance sheet showed total assets and liabilities of AUD 363,998 million at 8 July 2026, up AUD 264 million. Exchange settlement balances rose AUD 14,861 million to AUD 199,451 million, while deposits excluding those balances fell AUD 14,280 million to AUD 55,457 million. Asset-side declines in gold and foreign exchange and in Australian dollar investments mainly reflected valuation effects.
ASIC cancelled the Australian financial services licence of CAIP Services Pty Ltd with effect from 8 July 2026 after finding the firm was no longer carrying on a financial services business. The licence had authorised the company to deal in and advise on general insurance and life risk insurance products for retail and wholesale clients. CAIP Services can seek review by the Administrative Review Tribunal.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said AI markets show a mixed competitive picture. Foundation models have become cheaper and more crowded, but the OECD warns that concentration in chips, cloud, data and skills, combined with first-mover advantages and vertical integration, could entrench a small number of firms. It calls for closer monitoring and policy action to preserve contestability across the AI value chain.
The OECD has released a report on investor incentives for public sector GSSS bonds, finding that demand is driven mainly by fit with institutional mandates, expected long-term returns and transparency. Investors generally viewed labelled bonds as carrying similar issuer-level risks to conventional bonds, while developing-country issuance remains small. The report sets out seven actions focused on standards, reporting, domestic mandates, disclosure, blended finance, issuer liquidity and benchmark inclusion.
The Central Bank of the Philippines is urging employers to adopt the Personal Equity and Retirement Account as a workplace retirement benefit rather than leaving participation to individual employees alone. PERA allows annual contributions of up to PHP 200,000 for residents in the Philippines and PHP 400,000 for Filipinos abroad, with tax-free earnings and withdrawals from age 55. Employer contributions now qualify for a 150% tax deduction, up from 100% under a 2025 law.
Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said the Financial Secretary has appointed James Liu Hong-yuen, Benson Wong Wai-bong and Professor George Yang Yong to the Financial Reporting Review Panel and reappointed Ernest Lee Chun-ho as a convenor. The three-year terms run from July 16, 2026, to July 15, 2029. The panel supports the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council's enquiries into non-compliance in listed entities' financial reports.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is consulting on minor technical updates to 10 prudential standards, 15 reporting standards and two practice guides, with no change to underlying policy settings. The package includes clarifications on leverage ratio treatment, CET1 references after the removal of Additional Tier 1 capital, trail commission asset netting, securitisation credit conversion factors, liquidity treatment for certain repo-ineligible securities and targeted insurance and hardship-reporting fixes. APRA plans to finalise the changes in November 2026, with most of them effective from 1 January 2027.
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has issued guidance on quantum computing based on a survey of 60 Swiss financial institutions. It found broad awareness of quantum-related cyber risks but insufficient planning for migration to quantum-safe encryption. FINMA said many institutions need to strengthen risk management and pointed to measures including migration roadmaps, risk analysis, cryptographic inventories and crypto-agility.
The Polish Financial Supervision Commission said it will host the International Conference on Finance – Navigating through uncertainty in Warsaw on 23 September 2026. The conference will cover financial stability, regional cooperation, cyber risk and operational resilience, and will mark the 20th anniversary of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council will make several changes to the Uniform Bank Performance Report on or shortly after August 10, 2026. The revisions include updated loan category nomenclature and minor changes to the Liquidity and Funding page.
The Canadian Securities Administrators is inviting stakeholders to comment on CIRO’s proposed rule amendments for an Incorporated Approved Person compensation option. Implementation would require related regulatory and legislative changes, while feedback may inform harmonized changes for other CSA registrants.
The Uruguay Ministry of Economy and Finance said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Montevideo on July 30 for meetings on the country’s economic priorities, challenges and international positioning. Her agenda includes talks with the finance minister, president and central bank chief, participation in the central bank’s Annual Economics Conference, and comes as Uruguay receives IMF technical assistance on national accounts.
The Central Bank of Peru said 12 month inflation expectations among economic analysts and the financial system fell to 2.83 percent in June 2026 from 2.89 percent in May, staying within the 1 percent to 3 percent target range. Surveyed agents saw 2026 inflation in a 2.80 percent to 3.20 percent range, with expectations at 2.50 percent for 2027 and 2.30 percent to 2.50 percent for 2028.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission said its 22 to 25 June 2026 virtual assets workshop was used to prepare public and private sector participants for the proposed Virtual Assets Business Bill 2026. Training covered blockchain, DeFi, Web3, cybersecurity and the Travel Rule, with a strong focus on AML/CFT controls, due diligence, ultimate beneficial ownership checks and risk-based supervision. The commission and partner agencies will continue engagement and implementation planning as the bill is refined for rollout.
Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Financial Services Users and the Financial Intelligence Unit signed a cooperation agreement to share legally permitted information and strengthen coordination on money laundering and related financial crimes. CONDUSEF said analysis of 43,871 user cases recorded in January-June 2026 will help identify fraud patterns and risk areas. The agreement excludes personal data, users' banking information and other sensitive data.
The Central Bank of Egypt left policy rates unchanged, keeping the overnight deposit rate at 19.00%, the overnight lending rate at 20.00%, and the main operation and discount rates at 19.50%, citing current inflation dynamics, an adequately positive real interest margin and better-than-expected macroeconomic developments. Annual headline inflation eased to 14.3% in June 2026, and the bank said inflation should decline to single digits in H2 2027 in line with its 7% target plus or minus 2 percentage points, while retaining scope to tighten further if needed.
The Central Bank of Ecuador reported that remittances reached USD 1.8567 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 7.7% from a year earlier. The United States supplied 77.6% of inflows, and the United States, Spain and Italy together accounted for 93.7%. Most remittances entered through private banks, with most of those funds deposited directly into savings or current accounts.
The Central Bank of Chile has reminded the public, after flooding in southern regions, that it provides a free assessment service for accident-damaged banknotes and coins. Authentic cash is reimbursed up to the amount that can be validated. The bank also issued handling guidance and pointed affected individuals to the relevant submission channels.
The National Bank of Ukraine has appointed Taras Tokarchuk as director of the Monetary Policy and Economic Analysis Department, effective 9 July 2026. He will lead monetary policy implementation, macroeconomic forecasting, economic analysis, support for the Monetary Policy Committee and internal research coordination. Tokarchuk had been serving as acting director since 24 April 2026.
The Federal Reserve Board issued a written agreement enforcement action against TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc. of Treynor, Iowa, dated July 6, 2026.
The Polish Financial Supervision Commission has made available data on the state of Poland's pension market as of the end of 2025. The material is available in Polish only.
The European Fund and Asset Management Association’s latest household participation report says European savers still hold too much wealth in deposits even as public pension replacement rates are set to decline. It finds some improvement in retail behaviour, with investment fund allocations reaching 14% in 2025 and the share of new money going into deposits falling after 2020. The report highlights auto-enrolment, savings and investment accounts, tax incentives, financial literacy and lower complexity as the main levers to shift households toward capital market investment.
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator has opened registrations for InovaSup Day 2026, a Sept. 15 event in Lisbon where ASF will present supervisory use cases and seek AI-based solutions from companies, startups and academia. The four challenges cover complaint handling, extraction and validation of data from key information documents, faster analysis of supervisory reports and screening of insurance policies for potentially abusive clauses.
The Montenegro Capital Market Authority signed a partnership agreement with EFPA Luxembourg to develop internationally recognized finance training and certification programs in Montenegro. The programs will also be offered regionally through an online platform, with delivery coordinated through EFPA Adria. A MiCA-focused program is expected to follow.
The Central Bank of San Marino said it took part in the IMF and World Bank Constituency annual meeting, which focused on how artificial intelligence is affecting economies, financial systems, central banks and supervisors. At the meeting, the bank presented its AI governance framework, including responsible-use guidelines, projects to help manage upcoming EU regulations and digital assistants aimed at improving operational efficiency. Vivoli also said training and human capital are essential to implement AI safely and effectively.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has launched two new investor awareness videos on the corporate bond market. The videos cover credit ratings and the difference between dirty price and clean price, taking the total number of videos in the initiative to eight.
The Bank of Albania said it will present its 2025 Annual Supervision Report to economic journalists at 10:00 on July 10 in an off-the-record briefing at its premises.
In a CNBC interview published by Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis said the Eurogroup is focusing on reforms, fiscal fundamentals, competitiveness and AI as euro area growth forecasts are revised down and inflation forecasts revised up because of the Middle East crisis. He said fiscal support should remain temporary, targeted and tailored, and called for a European approach to AI sovereignty, investment and scale. He also said ministers are closely monitoring higher euro area sovereign borrowing costs.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has stayed CME’s self-certified contract for 24/7 crude oil futures trading, blocking listing until the agency completes its compliance review. The CFTC said its broader examination of 24/7 futures trading is still underway and that CME’s separate filing for Commission approval will be reviewed under the standard approval process.
The Alberta Securities Commission sanctioned two individuals and two firms for unregistered trading that raised about CAD 20 million from roughly 200 investors between February 2021 and February 2023. Kyle William Watters received 20-year market-access bans and monetary sanctions, while Glenn Donald Hunter received 16-year bans and monetary sanctions. The two companies were permanently banned from market access.