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2026-07-07•Australia•Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has finalised changes to the general insurance reinsurance framework to improve access to alternative reinsurance arrangements while maintaining policyholder safeguards. The reforms expand the Appointed Actuary’s role in capital treatment decisions, reduce some APRA approval requirements and make targeted clarifications on reinstatements, capital treatment and reporting. The new framework takes effect on 1 January 2027.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPrudential risksRegulatory burden
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2026-07-07•Uruguay•Central Bank of Uruguay
The Central Bank of Uruguay has started publishing the data series behind the charts in its Monetary Policy Report. From this edition onward, the report will be accompanied by an Excel file with the chart data, subject to confidentiality and microdata protection limits. The change gives external users direct access to the information used in the report.
Data & statisticsMonetary data
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2026-07-07•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board is consulting on amendments to its anti-money laundering program requirements for banks. The proposal would require a more risk-based allocation of AML resources and the integration of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network priorities into risk assessments. It would also focus Federal Reserve supervision and enforcement on significant failures to implement an established program.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFT
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2026-07-07•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund has named Silvana Tenreyro as Economic Counsellor and director of its Research Department, replacing Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. Tenreyro is a London School of Economics professor and former external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. She takes up the role on Aug. 10, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•United States•U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Trump Accounts are now fully launched and available to eligible families. Children born in 2025 through 2028 can receive a USD 1,000 Treasury contribution, and families can add up to USD 5,000 a year. Employer contributions are also contemplated, with the Department of Labor saying ERISA generally does not apply to those contributions.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOther
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2026-07-06•Dominican Republic•Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores de la Republica Dominicana
The Dominican Republic Superintendency of the Securities Market held the fifth edition of its investor meeting, with 13 investors discussing their experiences, needs and expectations for the securities market. The event also included a ProInversionista session to expand participants' knowledge and address questions.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-06•United States•Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas published the first standalone Fort Worth economic indicator, showing that May growth continued but slowed, with unemployment flat and housing demand softer. Employment rose at an annualized 1.6 percent, the jobless rate held at 4.0 percent, and the median home sales price was unchanged at USD 355,000, down 0.6 percent from a year earlier.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Colombia•Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia has updated its SARLAFT web module to provide supervised entities and the public with tools, methodologies and guidance on managing money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risks. The module is organized around technical compliance, effectiveness of SARLAFT monitoring and evaluation, and reference documents including good practices and typologies.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAML and CFT
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2026-07-06•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission carried out its seventh draw to select issuers for monitoring Corporate Governance Code reports for financial years ending in 2025, 2026 and 2027. It said monitoring of equity issuers will reach 100% this year and selected 15 debt issuers as part of a plan to achieve full coverage of that group by 2030.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCorporate governance
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2026-07-06•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission has extended registration for its free, fully online TOP 2026 teacher training program until July 13. The course will run from July 20 to 28 for eligible secondary, technical and higher education teachers, with no limit on places. Full attendance leads to a participation certificate, and participants must later deliver a financial education session between October 2026 and May 2027.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-06•Dominican Republic•Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic has launched the “Organiza tu bolsillo” financial education campaign to help people budget, manage unexpected expenses and make better financial decisions. It promotes public access to tools in the ProUsuario app, including a budget planner, credit inquiry reports and educational content. The campaign will be promoted through digital and traditional media.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-06•Argentina•Argentina Superintendency of Insurance
The Argentina Superintendency of Insurance has revoked the 2019 register requirement linked to reinsurance premium payments abroad. It said changes to the foreign exchange framework under Central Bank Communication A 8307 made the prior approval basis for that register unnecessary. The SSN also said the register had lost its operational purpose.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
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2026-07-06•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published the Quarterly Financial Return templates for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 for insurance groups and commercial insurers. No specified catastrophe events must be reported for that period by Insurance Groups and Class 4, Class 3B and Class 3A insurers. Filings must use the latest template and be submitted through the BMA Submit Portal.
SupervisionRegulatory reporting
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2026-07-06•Peru•Central Bank of Peru
The Central Bank of Peru said Julio Velarde accepted president-elect Keiko Fujimori's proposal to remain as central bank president for the next term. Velarde has led the bank since 2006. His continuation still requires the executive's formal proposal and Senate ratification under Peru's Constitution.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has named Paul Knight as chief operating officer. He will oversee the agency’s operational and administrative functions, including human resources, financial management, EDGAR, data, risk and support operations. Knight previously worked at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the SEC.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•Canada•New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission
The New Brunswick Financial & Consumer Services Commission has warned of an increase in scams in which fraudsters impersonate the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in bank investigator and recovery frauds. Scammers may use fake documents and the centre's logo to seek account details or payments, but the alert stresses that the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and police will never ask for money, remote access or security credentials.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority
Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority has approved Al Rajhi Capital Company's request to offer the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity Dividends ETF on Tadawul as an exchange-traded fund. The authority said the fund's terms and conditions are available on its website and the manager's website, and that the approval confirms compliance with legal requirements rather than recommending the investment.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland hosted a 17 to 19 June 2026 study visit for one National Bank of Kazakhstan representative and three National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic representatives on financial planning and controlling. Discussions with the bank’s Financial Department covered accounting rules, cost planning and control, taxes, and information technology reporting tools.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-06•Poland•Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland published the results of the NBP bills sale auction conducted on 6 July 2026. The auction was described as the bank’s main open market operation.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsFinancial and market indicators
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2026-07-06•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency used its TuFuturo stand at Fashion Freak Fest 2026 to provide pension education and explain the operation and benefits of the pension system. More than 200 attendees made inquiries, including about their rights and benefits and savings options under Complementary Pension Plans.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-06•Ukraine•National Bank of Ukraine
National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said in an interview with The Kyiv Independent that banks have been increasing financing for the defense industry while plans to privatize state-owned banks and factors affecting foreign investor interest are also in focus.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesOther
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
The European Securities and Markets Authority has selected Etrading Software (Netherlands) B.V. to become the Consolidated Tape Provider for OTC derivatives under MiFIR. ESMA said the firm met its criteria on data quality, resilience and market data dissemination. Once authorised, it will operate the tape for five years under ESMA's direct supervision.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMarket infrastructure
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2026-07-06•Europe•Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism is consulting on draft standards for when suspicious activity reports should be shared between European Union Financial Intelligence Units. The proposal would introduce common criteria for sharing a full report or a limited set of key data and would allow automated application through FIU.net. The standards would not create direct obligations for private companies.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-06•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, called for Bill Pulte to resign immediately as FHFA director and Acting Director of National Intelligence. In her statement, she accused him of abusing his position at FHFA and cited reports of mass firings of counterintelligence officers.
OtherLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•Angola•Ministry of Finance (Angola)
The Angola Ministry of Finance has opened UNITEL's public share sale from July 6 to July 24, offering 7.5 million shares equal to 15% of the company's capital under the privatization program. The offer reserves 1 million shares for employees and allocates 6.5 million shares to the general public. Officials also linked the transaction to UNITEL's admission to the Angola Debt and Securities Exchange.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•United States•Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board published a staff FEDS Note arguing that major technologies such as AI can trigger long investment booms but can also end in overinvestment and excess capacity. The note says this can happen in a fully rational setting when investors learn about the scale of a technology shock through continued investment. It links the framework to the 1990s IT boom and to the recent AI-driven rise in U.S. IP and equipment investment.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-06•Canada•British Columbia Securities Commission
The British Columbia Securities Commission said Brent Wai Keun Chow pleaded guilty and was sentenced for unregistered trading and illegal distribution tied to CAD 850,000 raised from three investors for a South Vancouver property deal. The transaction failed after financing could not be secured, and investor funds were used toward a non-refundable deposit that was not recovered. Chow was fined CAD 9,000 in total, plus a 15 per cent victim fine surcharge, and placed on two years of probation with market access restrictions.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-06•Portugal•Portuguese Insurance Regulator (ASF)
The Portuguese Insurance Regulator is recruiting for five professional trainee roles. The openings cover the Automobile Guarantee Fund Support Unit, Internal Control Office, Technological Innovation Office and Financial Literacy Office, with applications due by the end of July 17, 2026.
Institutional developmentWorkforce & recruitmentHiring and recruitment
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Banking Authority
The European Banking Authority published its 2025 dataset on residential and commercial immovable property losses and exposures across European Union and European Economic Area national markets under Article 430a of the Capital Requirements Regulation. The data support application of CRR loss-rate thresholds for loan-splitting and collateral recognition treatments, but do not change the legal tests or determine the eligibility of individual exposures. For Belgium, France, Croatia and Romania, the relevant reference remains the data published by the national competent authority.
Data & statisticsSupervisory data
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2026-07-06•Bermuda•Bermuda Monetary Authority
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has released its 2025 Annual Report, covering its financial activities and key regulatory work for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The report highlights full Basel III implementation for banks, continued intensive insurance supervision, and new digital finance measures including an Embedded Supervision Pilot and updated custody rules. It also points to changes in insurance group supervision, recovery planning and public disclosures for commercial long-term insurers.
Other
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2026-07-06•Canada•Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada’s second-quarter 2026 consumer survey showed slightly higher inflation expectations, including a larger share of households expecting inflation above 3% over the next year. Tariffs remained the main perceived inflation driver, energy price concerns increased, and spending plans weakened as high prices and uncertainty persisted. Labour market sentiment improved modestly as job-loss fears eased, but households still viewed conditions as soft.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Canada•Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada’s second-quarter 2026 Business Outlook Survey shows business sentiment weakened as the war in the Middle East raised fuel costs and uncertainty, weighing on activity while lifting price expectations. Export and investment outlooks remained relatively firm, especially in commodities and the Prairies, but hiring intentions softened and firms expected inflation over the next one to two years at 3% to 3.5%.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Ireland•Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a EUR 2 commemorative coin to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. A total of 500,000 coins will enter circulation this week across the euro area. In accompanying remarks, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf linked the Presidency to work on European Union legislative priorities including capital markets, the digital euro and securitisation.
Other
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2026-07-06•Libya•Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya said Governor Naji Issa used a national housing dialogue to describe mortgage finance as a key economic growth driver and to call for development of Libya’s housing finance system. He said progress will require coordination across public authorities, banks, financial institutions and the private sector. No specific policy measures were announced.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & priorities
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2026-07-06•Angola•Angola Capital Markets Commission
The Angola Capital Markets Commission said Económico Fundos de Investimento, an investment fund management company, has been dissolved under a shareholders' resolution dated Oct. 27, 2023. The dissolution act has also been published on the Single Company Window website.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-06•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank's June 2026 SADC-RTGS statistics show the system processed 156,530 transactions worth ZAR250.7 billion, averaging 6,261 transactions and ZAR10.03 billion a day. Since inception, it has settled 7,036,047 transactions worth ZAR19.89 trillion. The network covers 15 countries and 88 participating banks, while the TCIB scheme accounted for 229 transactions worth ZAR323.7 million in June.
Data & statistics
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2026-07-06•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority used Sultan Muda Fair 2026 in South Sumatra to deepen digital financial literacy and promote youth entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on safe and responsible use of digital financial innovation. The initiative includes the Sultan Muda Sumsel Center, a soft launch of Sultan Muda Credit, and support measures for young entrepreneurs. OJK also pointed to 22.4 million crypto consumer accounts and nearly IDR 122 trillion in crypto transactions by May 2026 as context for stronger financial literacy.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and educationFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-06•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
The National Bank of Georgia has issued its monthly macro review, showing annual inflation at 5.8 percent in June and exchange rate-adjusted loan growth at 14.2 percent in May. Deposit dollarization declined to 45.1 percent, exports and imports both increased, and official international reserves rose to more than USD 7 billion.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia said consumer credit cooperative microloans totaled RUB 12.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 5% year on year. It linked the decline to the removal from the state register of cooperatives affiliated with large microfinance organizations that were used to shift lending in breach of Russian law.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-06•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market has approved more than 370 test questions and answer options for the mandatory qualification exam for candidates for Commission authorized person roles. The exam will use identical tests and situational tasks for candidates applying for the same position and will assess legislative knowledge, analytical skills and the ability to work with information.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsHiring and recruitment
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2026-07-06•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority has optimized SLIK to improve debtor data and support financing for MSMEs and the 3 Million Homes Program. Effective 1 July 2026, financial firms must update repaid credit records within three working days and debtor information will be shown only for amounts above IDR 1 million. OJK said lending decisions still depend on each institution's own credit assessment, risk management and prudential standards.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-06•Global•OECD
The OECD has published a working paper finding that AI could partly offset the economic drag from ageing through productivity gains and relief for labour shortages, but only if economies can support reskilling, worker reallocation and innovation. Using PIAAC data, it finds AI exposure peaks around mid-career, while younger workers are more exposed to automation and older workers are more likely to see AI as a complement to experience. The paper also warns that lower mobility, weaker training participation and weaker business dynamism in ageing societies could limit the gains.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-06•Morocco•Moroccan Capital Markets Authority
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority has approved the prospectus for T2S Group Holding’s initial public offering. The IPO combines a capital increase and a share sale totaling 4,932,734 ordinary shares at MAD 223 each, for a maximum amount of MAD 1,099,999,682. Subscriptions are scheduled to run from July 13 to July 17, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Securities and Markets Authority
ESMA’s interim report on the Active Account Requirement finds broad market coverage but only a modest early shift of clearing from Tier 2 CCPs to EU CCPs, with the clearest movement among smaller entities and in selected products. Its first Joint Monitoring Mechanism report says the EU clearing ecosystem remains strongly exposed to cross-border dependencies, especially with the United States. ESMA plans a fuller AAR effectiveness assessment in 2027.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsCCPs
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2026-07-06•Croatia•Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency
The Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency used the 2nd Annual Meeting of Regulators to argue that cyber resilience requires coordinated regulatory action across sectors. Hanfa's contribution focused on resilience-building, staff capability, prevention and cooperation, while participants stressed the need for shared protocols, exercises and information-sharing to protect critical services.
Policy & regulationCooperationCyber resilience
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2026-07-06•Guernsey•Guernsey Financial Services Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has warned firms that two entities and seven individuals have been newly designated under the United Kingdom's Chemical Weapons sanctions regime, which applies in Guernsey. Businesses must screen for affected relationships, freeze relevant assets immediately and avoid making funds or economic resources available to designated persons except where a derogation or licence applies. Firms that identify a match must report it to the Policy & Resources Committee and then notify the Commission under Handbook Rule 12.37.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationNew sanctions designations
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2026-07-06•Spain•Bank of Spain
The Bank of Spain's first-quarter 2026 supervisory statistics show credit institutions operating in Spain at recent highs in capital and profitability, with CET1 at 14.26%, total capital at 18.36% and annualized return on equity at 17.33%. Asset quality improved further as the non-performing loan ratio fell to a series low of 2.61%, while the liquidity coverage ratio remained strong at 169.54%, well above the 100% requirement. Profitability was partly lifted by non-recurring items, with adjusted return on equity around 14.78%.
Data & statisticsSupervisory data
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2026-07-06•Chile•Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile published its latest business pricing expectations survey based on responses collected in March to May 2026. Firms reported stronger cost pressures, slightly higher selling prices and another fall in profit margins, while median 12-month inflation expectations stayed at 4% and 24-month expectations rose to 3.5%. The results were collected before the United States-Iran understanding and its effects on oil prices.
Data & statisticsEconomic data and developments
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2026-07-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde used a meeting of Portuguese-speaking central banks in Macau to present its payments strategy. The presentation focused on digital transformation of the Cape Verdean Payment System, including its immediate transfers project and Innovation Hub. It also highlighted the bank's payment system oversight role, alongside discussion of payments security and cybersecurity.
Policy & regulationCooperationPayments and payment systemsCyber resilience
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2026-07-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde has signed a protocol with NOSi to strengthen cooperation on digital transformation, technological innovation and skills development. A key element is the placement of PEPIT interns on the central bank's technology and other relevant projects for up to six months. The central bank will host and mentor the interns, while NOSi will handle recruitment, initial training and follow-up.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingCapacity building
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2026-07-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde said it took part in a Macau conference on central bank digital currencies and cross-border payment platforms, alongside a study visit to Guangdong. It linked the visit to its digital payments agenda, including potential CBDC development and possible future use of platforms such as mBridge for cross-border payments. The discussions also covered Macau's digital pataca, the digital renminbi and Brazil's Drex project.
Policy & regulationCooperationCBDCCross-border payments
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2026-07-06•Israel•Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel cut its policy rate to 3.5% on July 6, 2026, citing inflation near the midpoint of the target range, a continued recovery in activity after the March-April confrontation with Iran, and still-elevated geopolitical uncertainty despite lower energy prices. It said the policy path will depend on inflation, activity, geopolitical uncertainty and fiscal developments, with annual inflation at 1.9%, projected gross domestic product growth of 4% in 2026 and 5.5% in 2027, and the next rate decision due on September 1, 2026.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-07-06•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq revoked the licenses of Al-Rawajeb, Saba and Al-Nitaq for violating the 2022 rules governing exchange companies and foreign currency brokerage activities.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsLicence withdrawal
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2026-07-06•Iraq•Central Bank of Iraq
The Central Bank of Iraq said its governor met Turkey's ambassador to discuss stronger financial and banking cooperation between the two countries. The talks covered easing trade-related obstacles and facilitating banking procedures, alongside broader financial and economic ties.
Policy & regulationCooperationCross-border cooperation
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2026-07-06•Saudi Arabia•Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Central Bank licensed Tqniyat Daftar Company to provide buy now pay later services. The move brings the number of finance companies licensed by the central bank to 76.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-06•Belgium•Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority warned against six companies offering crypto-asset services in Belgium without the authorization required under MiCA and added them to its list of fraudulent crypto-asset service providers. It highlighted that the transition for existing providers expired on 1 July 2026 and urged consumers to check whether a provider is authorized. The warning also reiterates core crypto risks, including volatility, limited liquidity, misleading promotions and the absence of a compensation scheme.
SupervisionAlertsUnlicensed or unauthorized activity
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2026-07-06•Global•Bank for International Settlements
A Bank for International Settlements staff bulletin says the design of permissionless blockchain consensus mechanisms creates trade-offs between decentralisation, security and scalability that drive fragmentation across layer 1 and layer 2 networks. It says tools such as bridges, multi-chain token issuance and interoperability protocols can reduce frictions but add new trust, governance and operational risks. The bulletin also highlights implications for oversight if these systems take on financial market infrastructure-like roles.
ResearchBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-07-06•Austria•Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
The Austrian National Bank said its cash access initiative has reached 66 OeNB ATMs, bringing improved cash access to more than 80,000 people in previously underserved municipalities. All machines have been installed in locations that previously had no ATM, and the central bank aims to expand the network to as many as 120 by the end of 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systems
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2026-07-06•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has issued a draft decision to apply EU rules on supervisory cooperation and information exchange for payment institutions and e money institutions operating cross border. It would align Moldova with Regulation (EU) 2017/2055, allow required notifications in Romanian or English, and take effect when Moldova's EU accession treaty enters into force.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border payments
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2026-07-06•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova held a workshop with the Association of Banks in Moldova and the International Finance Corporation on the practical implementation of proposed ESG-related banking rule changes. The session focused on amendments under public consultation, a draft ESG risk management regulation, and how banks should prepare their governance and internal processes for gradual implementation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsESG
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2026-07-06•Taiwan•Central Bank of Taiwan
The Central Bank of Taiwan said foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 597.15 billion at the end of June 2026, a USD 7.92 billion decline from the previous month. The change reflected reserve management returns, exchange rate movements of other reserve currencies against the USD, and intervention to smooth volatile capital flows. Foreign portfolio investors' securities holdings and NTD deposits totaled USD 1,888.5 billion, or 316% of reserves.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority released provisional MPF return data for end-June 2026 showing that Equity Fund and Mixed Assets Fund, which make up 81% of MPF assets, delivered average annualized net returns of 5.1% and 4.8% since inception, above 1.8% inflation. The Default Investment Strategy Core Accumulation Fund returned 7.3% annualized since its 2017 launch. The authority also reminded members to treat MPF as a long-term investment and use the eMPF Platform to review their holdings.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority relayed an HKICL warning about two fraudulent websites impersonating HKICL and posing as FPS buyer protection services. The sites seek personal identification data and bank account details, while HKICL said it does not directly provide FPS services to individual members of the public. Suspected victims should verify through official HKICL channels and report the matter to police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned the public about bank-reported scams including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and phishing emails. It reminded customers that banks do not use embedded links in SMS or emails for transactions and do not request passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Affected customers should contact the relevant bank and report the case to police.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•Taiwan•Taiwan Financial Services Commission
The Taiwan Financial Services Commission’s June 2026 foreign portfolio investment update showed foreign investors were net sellers of NT$835.64 billion across Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taipei Exchange listed shares. June net inward remittances totaled USD 11.634 billion, bringing cumulative net inward remittances to USD 396.943 billion as of June 30. Mainland area investors recorded small net buying in Taiwan Stock Exchange shares and small net selling in Taipei Exchange shares.
Data & statisticsBalance of payments and other external statistics
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2026-07-06•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe's latest capital market newsletter shows Q1 2026 growth across the sector, with regulated entities and collective investment schemes rising to 233, combined market capitalization reaching USD 8.58 billion and asset managers' funds under management climbing to ZWG 123.77 billion. ZSE turnover increased sharply, while the securities sector's ML/TF/PF risk rating edged up to Medium from Medium-Low. The newsletter also outlines work on AI-enabled supervision, virtual asset regulation and a green bond and ESG disclosure roadmap.
Data & statisticsActivity and performance reporting
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2026-07-06•Zimbabwe•Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe's 2024 annual report highlights stronger supervision, including 13 licence cancellations, 10 prudential inspections and seven AML/CFT inspections, alongside the launch of a regulatory sandbox and a licensing portal. Market conditions remained weak overall, but trading improved after tax cuts and the new gold-backed currency, while VFEX turnover rose 117% to USD56.94 million. The Commission also plans a Capital Market Institute and amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act.
SupervisionReviews, inspections & stress testsSupervision process and methodologiesAML and CFTPrudential risks
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2026-07-06•Uganda•Uganda Capital Markets Authority
The Uganda Capital Markets Authority published an explanatory article arguing that capital markets could play a larger role in financing Uganda’s exporters. It highlights bonds and equity for larger firms and SME financing platforms, venture capital and private equity for smaller exporters. No new regulatory action was announced.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationMarket development
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2026-07-06•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's Jalal Abad regional office held a financial literacy seminar for local self-government bodies, institutions and enterprises in the Toguz-Torou district. The session covered responsible money management, fraud schemes and money muling.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial literacy and educationFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•China•China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission held a Party commendation meeting recognizing outstanding Party members, Party affairs workers, grassroots Party organizations and veteran members with 50 years of Party service. In the same forum, it directed officials to combine Party-building with supervisory work, focusing on financial risk prevention, tougher regulation, consumer protection, support for the “five major articles” of finance and stricter internal discipline.
Institutional developmentOther
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2026-07-06•Angola•Angola Insurance Authority (ARSEG)
The Angola Insurance Authority published a first half 2026 report on its sanctions activity that is limited to quantitative data and is intended to give an overall view of the period.
EnforcementEnforcement statistics
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2026-07-06•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
The Algeria Market Authority, working with Tunisia's Financial Market Council and the Banking Training Institute, organized an intensive program for the 13th Professional Certificate in Financial Markets cohort that included a practical visit to Tunisian market institutions on June 29 and 30, 2026. The second such program targets Algerian financial sector professionals and included visits to the Tunis Stock Exchange, Tunisie Clearing and brokerage intermediaries.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCapacity buildingDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-06•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission announced the winner of a domestic online tender to replace hardware infrastructure and migrate key application systems to a virtualization platform. The contract was awarded to Công ty TNHH Hệ Một thành viên ứng dụng kỹ thuật và sản xuất for VND 25.276 billion, with a 180-day implementation period. CDA Information Systems and Digital Transformation Co. Ltd. was not selected because it did not meet capability and experience requirements.
Institutional developmentProcurementOutsourcing and third-party risk management
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2026-07-06•Egypt•Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has set the tariff for clearing and settlement services in exchange-traded futures and waived several launch-stage charges for one year. Core fees include EGP 20,000 for settlement member admission, EGP 10,000 annual membership and a settlement charge of 0.01% of transaction value capped at EGP 5,000. Account opening, cash deposits and cash withdrawals are free, while charges for agency execution, final settlement, position transfers, statements, extra users and automated system connectivity are temporarily waived.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsMarket infrastructure
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2026-07-06•Thailand•Thailand Office of Insurance Commission
The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission used a judicial training visit to set out its current approach to insurance law enforcement and policyholder protection. It highlighted a three-part enforcement framework covering administrative sanctions, administrative fines and criminal prosecution, and said its dedicated fraud team handles suspected insurance fraud cases with losses above THB 15 million in coordination with economic crime police and prosecutors. It also described complaint handling, mediation and arbitration as tools to resolve insurance disputes before they reach court.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•Syria•Central Bank of Syria
The Central Bank of Syria has reopened its Hasakah branch after more than a year and a half of inactivity, restoring local access to its banking services.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsOperational excellence
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2026-07-06•Kenya•Kenya Capital Markets Authority
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority has licensed three fund managers: ADAR Asset Management, Entrust Advisory and Everstrong Asset Management. The approvals expand Kenya’s regulated fund management market with new offerings spanning global alternative investments, broader client investment management services and regional infrastructure and private market strategies. Entrust’s approval also upgrades it from investment adviser to fund manager.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicensing framework and process
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2026-07-06•Kenya•Kenya Capital Markets Authority
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority has licensed four new intermediaries across investment advisory, Real Estate Investment Trust management, coffee brokerage and digital investment intermediation. The approvals cover Finaltus Limited, Istithmaar Lulu Maknoon Limited, Saffron Coffee Marketers Limited and Frictionless Enterprises Limited trading as Power®. Power® can now offer its digital savings and investment service for money market funds under a full licence after participating in the Regulatory Sandbox.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsLicence approval
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2026-07-06•Kenya•Kenya Capital Markets Authority
The Kenya Capital Markets Authority approved two new umbrella unit trust schemes and additional sub-funds under four existing schemes. The approvals expand regulated investment options across money market, fixed income, multi-asset special fund and private-debt special fund strategies in KES, USD, EUR and sterling. All approvals remain subject to ongoing compliance with applicable rules.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•Uganda•Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority issued a circular on compliance requirements for microinsurance organisations for financial year 2027.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCompliance
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2026-07-06•Uganda•Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority
The Uganda Insurance Regulatory Authority has published a circular on the licensing of insurance brokers and reinsurance brokers for fiscal year 2027-2028.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationLicensing framework and process
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2026-07-06•Cyprus•Central Bank of Cyprus
The Central Bank of Cyprus released May 2026 interest rate and new lending data for monetary financial institutions. Household and corporate term deposit rates rose, consumer loan rates fell, mortgage and business lending rates were mixed, and net new lending increased to EUR 361.9 million. Cyprus lending rates remained close to euro area medians, while deposit rates stayed at the lowest level in the euro area.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsMonetary data
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2026-07-06•United Kingdom•Bank of England
The Bank of England has appointed Rhys Phillips as the next Chief Cashier and Director of Notes, effective 19 October 2026. He will oversee the production of secure banknotes and succeeds Victoria Cleland, who will remain in advisory and board roles until leaving the Bank next spring.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-07-06•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has licensed National Investments Company to privately market up to USD 160 million of Lemania fund shares in Kuwait. The offering is restricted to professional clients and is split equally between the Lemania Global Fixed Income Fund and the Lemania Global Equity Fund. The license runs for one year from issuance of the authority's certificate, subject to payment of fees within one month.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-07-06•Indonesia•OJK
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority warned that digital scams are becoming more complex and more cross-border, requiring closer coordination among regulators, industry, payment providers and law enforcement. It said Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre data as of June 2026 showed more than 608,000 cases, over 557,000 blocked accounts and IDR 674 billion secured or blocked. OJK also pointed to stronger due diligence, transaction monitoring and merchant oversight as key operational responses.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scams
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2026-07-06•United Kingdom•Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority has published The Mills Review, concluding that AI will reshape retail financial services by 2030 through changes to firm operations, consumer journeys, competition and fraud and cyber risk. The report says about 11 million UK adults would likely use autonomous AI within pre-set goals and recommends seven actions, including adapting regulation, scaling the FCA's AI Lab and preparing for agentic finance and AI-enabled supervision. The FCA also plans an AI good and poor practice publication later this year.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationArtificial intelligence
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2026-07-06•France•France Autorite des marches financiers
The France Financial Markets Authority said the MiCA transition period has ended and EU authorization is now compulsory for all crypto-asset service providers operating in the bloc. France has authorized 31 firms so far, and the authority's role is shifting toward ongoing supervision of MiCA compliance. It will also monitor the orderly wind-down of unauthorized firms and urged clients to use only EU-authorized providers.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitLicence approval
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2026-07-06•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has suspended former Yuanta representative Wong Tim Hi for nine months from 3 July 2026 to 2 April 2027. It found that he allowed two third parties to operate four client accounts without written authorization and disclosed confidential client information during its investigation into manipulation of Ching Lee Holdings shares. The commission said the conduct breached internal policies and undermined his fitness and properness to remain licensed.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsWhistleblowing
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2026-07-06•Macao•Monetary Authority of Macao
The Monetary Authority of Macao said it has completed a training program for nine senior Central Bank of Timor-Leste officials under the two authorities' renewed 2024 cooperation agreement. The program covered supervision, payments, reserve investment, AML/CFT and financial technology, and included visits linked to the digital pataca sandbox and renminbi clearing. Timor-Leste's governor said the training offered operational guidance for domestic financial system development and supervision.
SupervisionCooperationCapacity buildingDomestic cooperation
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2026-07-06•Australia•Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
AUSTRAC has required bet365 to overhaul its anti-money laundering controls under a legally binding enforceable undertaking after finding serious gaps in risk management and suspicious activity reporting. The bookmaker must implement an ongoing risk assessment framework and strengthen transaction detection and reporting, with breaches potentially attracting civil penalties.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFT
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has published an Occasional Paper summarising research on how non-bank financial intermediaries shape euro area monetary policy transmission. The paper finds that non-banks generally amplify transmission, especially when they rely on short-term funding, while some long-term funded insurers and specialised lenders can partly cushion short-rate tightening for certain borrowers. It also highlights portfolio rebalancing, repo market collateral scarcity and stronger stress-period spillovers to banks as key transmission channels.
ResearchFinancial stability and systemic riskMarket development
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has published an Occasional Paper summarising ChaMP research that finds euro area monetary policy transmission is effective but state-dependent and shaped by structural change. The paper says service-sector expansion can mute real effects, while high inflation, leverage, supply shocks and production networks can strengthen or alter pass-through. It also finds monetary policy can influence innovation, productivity and green-transition dynamics, supporting a more state-contingent policy framework.
Research
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has published an Occasional Paper summarising ChaMP research on how production networks alter monetary policy transmission. The paper finds that supply shocks are amplified through supply chains, while demand shocks are dampened, and that sector position, rigidities and cross-country heterogeneity create inflation-output trade-offs that standard aggregate models can miss. It points to greater use of granular firm-level and network-based data in monetary analysis.
Research
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank published the July 2026 Survey of Monetary Analysts, a questionnaire collecting market economists’ expectations rather than announcing a policy change. It covers the expected ECB rate path, market rates, APP and PEPP holdings, refinancing operations and the probability of Transmission Protection Instrument use. The survey also asks for euro area forecasts on growth, unemployment, inflation, the output gap and risks to the outlook.
Data & statistics
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2026-07-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank has moved the digital euro scheme rulebook to interim version 0.91 after reviewing 4,009 comments from its 2025 market consultation, with 68% already addressed through amendments or clarifications. The revised draft tightens participation, functional and technical rules, while new standards agreements and workstreams support certification and ATM and terminal integration. The first final version will follow adoption of the Digital Euro Regulation.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCBDC
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2026-07-06•Romania•Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority
The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority released its Daily Market Report for 06.07.2026. It also referred readers to the Daily Market Report and Morning Call archive for 2021 to 2026.
Data & statisticsFinancial and market indicatorsSupervisory data
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2026-07-06•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE imposed an AED 1.82 million sanction on a branch of a foreign bank operating in the UAE. Examinations found it failed to issue a liability letter within the required seven-day period, breaching the CBUAE Market Conduct and Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protection
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2026-07-06•Fiji•Reserve Bank of Fiji
The Reserve Bank of Fiji said the National Financial Inclusion Taskforce used its first 2026 semi-annual meeting to review progress under the current National Financial Inclusion Strategy and to flag financial literacy and data collection as priority areas. Updates included a draft National FinTech Strategy, completion of the 2025 Demand Side Survey, progress toward Fiji’s first peer-to-peer lending platform, a new complaints-handling guideline for payment service providers, and launch activities for the Fiji Innovation Hub.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionFinancial literacy and education
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2026-07-06•Fiji•Reserve Bank of Fiji
The Reserve Bank of Fiji will host the inaugural Financial Inclusion Maritime Expo in Rotuma on 7–8 July 2026 as part of Fiji’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2022–2030. The event will bring financial, investment, government and digital services to residents, alongside financial literacy training. It will also feature Rotuma’s first hackathon for local students and youth.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusion
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2026-07-06•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission and the Korea Exchange have proposed new split listing rules that would make parent companies directly responsible for assessing shareholder harm before a subsidiary can list. The framework adds five board duties, requires an independent special committee and tightens exemption and shareholder consent standards, including mandatory consent for split-off subsidiary listings. The proposal is open for comment from July 7 to July 14.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsSecurities offerings and listings