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2026-10-07•Georgia•National Bank of Georgia
National Bank of Georgia First Vice President Ekaterine Mikabadze highlighted the role of financial sector resilience and international partnerships in expanding access to finance at a BSTDB business forum. BSTDB and three Georgian commercial banks signed agreements to support small and medium-sized enterprises, while Mikabadze reported average economic growth of 7.6% in the first eight months of 2026.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsSME financingFinancial inclusionFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-07•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has joined the launch of a 2026-2035 green transformation strategy providing KRW 1,000 trillion in fiscal and climate finance support. The plan includes at least KRW 790 trillion from five policy finance institutions and KRW 220 trillion in private flagship projects. Transition finance standards, green sovereign bonds and targeted support for high-emitting industries form key parts of the financing framework.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClimate risk and sustainable financeGreen taxonomyESG
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2026-10-07•Liberia•Central Bank of Liberia
The Central Bank of Liberia held its policy rate at 16 percent but raised the reserve requirement on USD deposits from 10 percent to 12 percent and adjusted its interest rate corridor. Inflation moderated to an estimated 4.5 percent, although high financial dollarization and nonperforming loans remain key risks.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMacroprudential policy and toolsLiquidity riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-07•Liberia•Central Bank of Liberia
The Central Bank of Liberia has certified 50 trainers to expand financial education through institutions and communities during phase two of its national campaign. The initiative builds on phase one, which reached more than 11,000 people and recorded increases in saving, investment and financial goal setting.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-07•Liberia•Central Bank of Liberia
The Central Bank of Liberia held its policy rate at 16% while raising the reserve requirement on US dollar deposits to 12% and narrowing its interest rate corridor. The changes target monetary transmission, liquidity management and vulnerabilities from financial dollarization. Inflation eased to 4.5%, while 2026 economic growth is projected at 5.5%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsMacroprudential policy and toolsLiquidity riskFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-07•Liberia•Central Bank of Liberia
The Central Bank of Liberia has certified 50 trainers to expand community financial education under Phase Two of its national campaign. The initiative builds on Phase One, which reached more than 11,000 people and recorded increases in saving, investment and financial goal setting.
Financial literacy & educationFinancial inclusionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-07•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission designated 24 innovative financial services, including 21 generative AI uses and new services for secondhand card payments, joint corporate lending and mobile enrollment in wrap type cash management accounts. It also extended IBK Securities’ fractional overseas share service for two years and accepted SK Securities’ request to enable such trading without a regulatory exemption.
SupervisionInnovation & testingArtificial intelligenceFintech and insurtechPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-07•South Korea•South Korea Financial Services Commission
The South Korea Financial Services Commission fined two companies, nine current and former officials, and two accounting firms KRW 10.149 billion for accounting misstatements and audit failures. The cases involved fabricated sales, incorrect consolidation and omitted impairment losses, as well as audit obstruction and deficient audit procedures. Separate sanctions previously approved included auditor designations, engagement restrictions and criminal referrals.
EnforcementSanctions & designationsAccounting and financial reportingAuditing
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2026-10-07•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank has updated its quarterly list of payment statistics relevant institutions. Covered entities, including specified domestic providers and EU institutions operating through Czech branches, are subject to payment statistics reporting requirements.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsPayments and payment systemsRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-07•Czech Republic•Czech National Bank
The Czech National Bank provides information and data series on international reserves through its website and ARAD system.
Data & statisticsData managementFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-07•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance has proposed tighter borrower protections and servicer oversight, including restructuring deadlines, a 15% down payment cap and penalties for enforcement against compliant debtors. The bill would tax individuals’ crypto gains and specified crypto returns at 10%, while also updating banking, investment fund and capital markets rules. Parliamentary passage is targeted for the first week of November.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionTaxationPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-07•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced that Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis will address European banking competitiveness at an event in Brussels. The discussion will cover banking market integration and ways to increase financing for businesses, investment and growth.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesCompetition and market structureMarket development
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2026-10-07•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine proposed amendments to simplify collective investment fund filings and clarify registration procedures. The drafts would remove comparative tables, specify filing deadlines and document requirements, and require updated information within three working days when submitted details change.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRegulatory reportingSecurities offerings and listings
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2026-10-07•Global•CDP
CDP found that environmental preparation among almost 11,000 disclosing SMEs has yet to translate into widespread action. While 63% have or expect to establish a transition plan within two years, only 15% currently have one, 20% have emissions reduction targets and 32% have reduction initiatives. Spain, France and Sweden led the assessed markets, while Singapore and the United States lagged.
ResearchESGClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-07•Indonesia•OJK
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has published a semiannual report providing granular data on MSME financing across financial sectors, economic segments and regions. Total financing reached IDR 1,949 trillion in July 2026, up 3.09% year over year, with banks accounting for 82.62% of the total.
Data & statisticsSME financingFinancial inclusionRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-07•Hong Kong•Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong’s official foreign currency reserve assets declined to USD 433.0 billion at the end of September 2026 from USD 442.8 billion a month earlier. The reserves equaled more than five times the currency in circulation and about 35% of Hong Kong dollar M3, with no unsettled foreign exchange contracts.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and marketsCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-07•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore assessed domestic borrowing costs and credit conditions as broadly stable despite higher US Treasury yields, with the 10-year Singapore Government Securities yield at 2.5% and three-month Compounded SORA at 1.2%. Stress tests indicate that households and businesses generally remain able to manage higher borrowing costs, supported by housing loan safeguards. The government has also raised its risk share for eligible Enterprise Financing Scheme loans from 50% to 70%.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic riskLending
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2026-10-07•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
Singapore does not require public sector agencies or statutory boards to buy commercial cyber insurance, relying instead on prevention, detection, response and recovery capabilities. The Monetary Authority of Singapore monitors market developments through industry engagement, while the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre has experience handling cyber insurance disputes.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCyber resilienceConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-07•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore clarified that ScamShield will not provide due diligence checks on investment promoters because it is designed to identify and report suspected scam communications. Consumers can obtain business involvement and bankruptcy information from existing public registers for a fee and should deal only with MAS licensed entities and their appointed representatives.
SupervisionAlertsFraud and scamsBeneficial ownershipConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-07•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said routine early access to life insurance death benefits would fundamentally alter the coverage and its pricing. Policyholders may instead use retirement or long-term care products, while some whole life and endowment policies permit loans or withdrawals against accumulated cash value.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-07•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said a 2027 industry review will consider reducing critical illness definitions’ reliance on specified procedures in favor of the underlying disease and its severity. Changes could affect coverage, claims and premiums, and would apply to newly sold products.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesClaims management
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2026-10-07•Iceland•Central Bank of Iceland
The Central Bank of Iceland’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously held the seven-day term deposit rate at 8.00% in October, citing inflation and inflation expectations that remain too high despite slowing economic activity. Headline inflation reached a two-year high of 5.9%, while underlying inflation remained just above 4%, although inflation is expected to decline fairly rapidly in 2027.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-10-07•Netherlands•Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets and De Nederlandsche Bank found that Dutch law does not support securities issued, held and transferred solely as tokens. They called for a coordinated review to determine whether regulatory clarification or legislative change is needed, as current dual registration requirements constrain efficiency and legal certainty.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationTokenizationBlockchain and distributed ledger technologySecurities offerings and listings
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2026-10-07•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank reported total assets of ZAR 1.293 trillion at end-September 2026, an increase of ZAR 13.37 billion from August. Foreign exchange reserves excluding special drawing rights rose by ZAR 24.48 billion, partly offset by a ZAR 12.87 billion decline in the reported value of gold.
Data & statisticsRegulatory reportingCurrency and cash managementAccounting and financial reporting
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2026-10-07•Bahrain•Central Bank of Bahrain
Central Bank of Bahrain Governor Khalid Humaidan called for continued regulatory investment in supervisory technology to strengthen oversight, financial stability and consumer protection. He also highlighted the potential of digital finance technologies and international collaboration to support Bahrain’s financial services sector.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic riskConsumer and investor protectionBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-07•Egypt•Central Bank of Egypt
Egypt’s preliminary net international reserves reached USD 57.3482 billion at the end of September 2026.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-07•Norway•Department of Finance (Norway)
Norway’s Ministry of Finance has released selected market sensitive macroeconomic figures ahead of the national budget to ensure equal access, with more detailed forecasts to follow in the budget.
Data & statisticsMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-07•Denmark•Danish Finanstilsynet
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority reported higher overall financial sector earnings in the first half of 2026, although nonlife insurers recorded a modest decline. Credit institutions benefited from stronger core income, while life insurers and industrywide pension funds improved investment returns and raised equities above 50% of assets for the first time.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsActivity and performance reportingCapital adequacy
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2026-10-07•Europe•European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
European Central Bank Supervisory Board member Patrick Montagner said euro area banks remain resilient despite rising rates and wider economic risks, with stronger capital than during the 2008 and 2012 crises. He backed simpler and more coherent bank rules but cautioned against capital relief and called for the Basel output floor’s role to be preserved.
SupervisionRisk monitoring & watch pointsFinancial stability and systemic riskCapital adequacyArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-07•Kyrgyzstan•National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted amendments to strengthen controls against money laundering and terrorist financing risks in certain banking transactions. The changes cover banks’ internal controls, cash foreign currency exchange procedures and related regulations.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsAML and CFTCompliance
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2026-10-07•Solomon Islands•Central Bank of the Solomon Islands
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is establishing a national Credit Reporting System through the Credit & Data Bureau Solomon Islands. Existing customer credit information may be uploaded to the initial database without consent, although consumers must be notified. Consent will be required for subsequent submissions of additional credit information.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCredit riskData protectionConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-07•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission invited quotations for services to administer and operate its management and supervisory information technology system, with submissions due by Oct. 12, 2026.
Institutional developmentProcurementOutsourcing and third-party risk managementRegtech and suptechMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-07•South Korea•Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea reported that total economy net lending rose by KRW 63.5 trillion to KRW 147.8 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by non-financial corporations and the general government. Domestic non-financial sector assets reached KRW 16,460.8 trillion, lifting the assets-to-liabilities ratio from 1.77 to 1.92.
Data & statisticsFinancial stability and systemic riskRegulatory reportingMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-07•Thailand•Bank of Thailand
The Bank of Thailand appointed five expert members to the Financial Institutions Policy Committee for three-year terms beginning Nov. 1, 2026.
Institutional developmentLeadership change & appointmentsLeadership change and appointments
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2026-10-07•Thailand•Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on draft rules governing securities and derivatives firms’ use of introducing broker agents. Firms would face due diligence, contracting, monitoring, disclosure and twice yearly reporting requirements, while agent remuneration must be transparent and avoid incentives for unnecessary transactions.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsConsumer and investor protectionComplianceMarket development
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2026-10-07•India•Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and adopted a calibrated-tightening stance, although two members preferred neutral. Citing broadening inflation pressures and resilient growth, the committee ruled out near-term cuts and said its next move would be a hike or pause.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMonetary policy decisions and developments
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2026-10-07•Indonesia•Bank of Indonesia
Bank Indonesia reported official reserve assets of USD 146.3 billion at the end of September 2026, broadly stable from USD 146.5 billion a month earlier. The position covered 5.3 months of imports and remained above the international adequacy benchmark.
Data & statisticsForeign exchange policy and marketsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-07•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has finalized risk proportionate AI risk management guidelines covering all financial institutions and forms of AI. Firms must strengthen oversight, apply life cycle controls and remain accountable for third-party AI, with simpler arrangements permitted for immaterial uses. The Guidelines take effect in phases from Oct. 7, 2027, while MAS plans a 2027 consultation on possible agentic AI guidance.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationArtificial intelligenceRisk management
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2026-10-07•Australia•Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sued former adviser Osama Saad over alleged schemes to avoid conflicted remuneration laws and advice that moved more than AUD 25 million of client superannuation into the collapsed First Guardian Master Fund. ASIC alleges Saad’s entities received around AUD 34 million from entities linked to First Guardian and Shield. It is seeking penalties, a financial services restraint and corporate management disqualification.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsConsumer and investor protectionCompliance
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2026-10-07•South Korea•Ministry of Economy & Finance (South Korea)
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has proposed registration and reporting rules for cross-border virtual asset transfers and a consolidated regulatory framework for fintech-based overseas payments. The draft also tightens entry requirements and sanctions for currency exchange businesses and expands the Korea Customs Service’s inspection authority. The changes are expected to take effect on Dec. 3, 2026.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCross-border paymentsAML and CFTFintech and insurtech
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2026-10-07•Fiji•Ministry of Finance (Fiji)
Fiji's Ministry of Finance joined pre-COP31 discussions on climate-resilient growth and ways to attract private, philanthropic and blended finance for Pacific priorities. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel also signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank following talks on infrastructure support for Fiji and the wider region.
Policy & regulationCooperationClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-07•Laos•Bank of the Lao
The Bank of the Lao PDR plans to reduce average inflation from a forecast 7.9% in 2026 to 5.5%-5.8% in 2027, with a ceiling of 6%. Measures include capping annual credit growth at 16%, stabilizing the kip and foreign exchange market, and supporting credit for domestic production. The bank is also advancing sole domestic use of the kip and tighter management of export foreign currency receipts.
Monetary policyMonetary policy framework & strategyMacroprudential policy and toolsForeign exchange policy and marketsPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-07•United States•The White House
The White House announced that automatic enrollment in Trump Accounts is complete, with nearly 70 million accounts created for children, including more than 60 million automatically. Parents and guardians must claim the accounts to manage contributions and access the USD 1,000 seed payment for eligible children. Deposits since the July 4 launch exceed USD 4.5 billion.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionTaxation
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2026-10-07•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission accepted a BRL 180,000 settlement with Moura Dubeux chief executive Diego Paixão Nossa Villar. The case concerned his alleged improper sale of 15,000 company shares before the release of second-quarter 2025 financial information.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsMarket abuse
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2026-10-07•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission is consulting on a comprehensive overhaul of material event disclosure rules for entities subject to the public offering regime. The proposal clarifies the treatment of market rumors and preliminary transaction discussions, adds significant cybersecurity incidents as potentially reportable events, and regulates the suspension of disclosure duties.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsDisclosuresRegulatory reportingMarket abuse
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2026-10-06•Kuwait•Kuwait Capital Markets Authority
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority has approved Securities House Company to establish the privately offered Qalam Educational Fund with capital of KWD 20 million to KWD 100 million. The fund will receive a three-month temporary license to meet its capital and regulatory requirements, followed by a three-year license upon registration.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listingsCapital adequacy
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2026-10-06•Global•International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund called for better monitoring of hedge fund leverage and interconnectedness, warning that crowded trades, borrowing and correlated withdrawals can amplify market stress. It recommended marketwide safeguards where deleveraging risks are broad and targeted limits or add-ons where risks are concentrated, supported by stronger prime broker oversight and systemwide stress tests.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsFinancial stability and systemic riskMacroprudential policy and toolsStress testing
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank will launch a mid-October review of outstanding supervisory measures to concentrate follow-up on weaknesses with the greatest prudential impact. F1 findings will become supervisory observations, while low-severity F2 issues may receive lighter treatment or be closed. Persistent material weaknesses will remain subject to escalation through capital, qualitative and enforcement measures.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitCapital adequacyPrudential risksCompliance
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2026-10-06•Dominican Republic•Pensions Superintendency (SIPEN)
The Dominican Republic's Pensions Superintendency has opened a certified VIDA Point to support people facing violence, risk or vulnerability. Trained staff will use confidential protocols to identify risks, activate protection measures and connect individuals with emergency services and relevant authorities.
Institutional developmentCooperation & capacity buildingConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde joined other central banks from Portuguese speaking countries to discuss statistical harmonization and preparations for BPM7. The meeting also covered external sector and electronic payments statistics, as well as coordination with national statistical authorities.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsRegulatory reportingData managementPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
Bank of Cape Verde Board Member Paulo Santos highlighted financial and digital literacy, trust and tailored products as priorities for improving access among women, young people and rural communities. He also reviewed initiatives covering instant transfers, digital payments, fintech, microfinance institutions and a future central bank digital currency.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsFinancial inclusionCBDCFintech and insurtech
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2026-10-06•Cape Verde•Bank of Cape Verde
The Bank of Cape Verde trained cash handling professionals from credit institutions and other public and private entities on Cape Verdean escudo banknotes and coins. The session focused on security features, authenticity checks, handling and preservation.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-06•Global•Financial Standards Planning Board
Financial Planning Standards Board research found that financial planners are increasingly adopting AI to improve efficiency, analysis and client capacity. Eighty-three percent expect AI to improve client service, while growing client use of AI is creating more demand for planners to contextualize or correct generated information.
ResearchArtificial intelligence
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2026-10-06•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
Brazil Securities Commission Chair Otto Lobo discussed AI-based market supervision and capital market tokenization at IOSCO secondary markets meetings in Milan. The subjects reflect the commission’s recent work on AI supervisory systems and an experimental framework for tokenized securities.
Policy & regulationCooperationArtificial intelligenceTokenizationMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-06•Brazil•Brazil Securities Commission (CVM)
The Brazil Securities Commission will hear two enforcement cases concerning alleged manipulation of IRB Brasil Resseguros’ 2019 accounts and alleged fraudulent transactions connected with the Índico Fund. The proceedings also address possible diligence failures and fund administration breaches.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAccounting and financial reportingFraud and scams
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2026-10-06•Argentina•Argentina Securities Commission (CNV)
The Argentina Securities Commission held a financial education event for students and teachers from 13 secondary schools. Sessions covered saving, investing, capital markets, long-term planning and how to identify scams and unreliable financial information.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scamsFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•Canada•Alberta Securities Commission
An Alberta Securities Commission panel found that Terrance Anthony Sweeney committed fraud after raising about CAD 222,800 from 15 investors for purported foreign exchange trading and misappropriating a significant portion of the funds. The panel also found that he made false or misleading statements to commission staff, and a second phase will determine any sanctions and cost recovery.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsFraud and scamsConsumer and investor protectionMarket abuse
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2026-10-06•Cape Verde•Ministry of Finance (Cape Verde)
Cape Verde’s Ministry of Finance and an IMF technical assistance mission reviewed pension sustainability and reform options, building on work conducted in June 2026. Recommendations covered the general regime, social pensions, asset management and regulation, while the government called for stronger institutional coordination and a reassessment of the micro and small enterprise regime.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•United Arab Emirates•Central Bank of the UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE will hold its annual banks reception in Bangkok on Oct. 15, 2026, alongside the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. More than 26 entities will participate in discussions on financial stability, sustainable finance, digital transformation and cross-border partnerships.
OtherFinancial stability and systemic riskClimate risk and sustainable financeCross-border cooperation
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2026-10-06•Albania•Bank of Albania
Bank of Albania Second Deputy Governor Natasha Ahmetaj called on banks and businesses to adapt to climate risks and European sustainability requirements. She highlighted banks’ role in directing capital toward sustainable activities and reviewed ongoing work with the European Investment Bank on an Albanian Green Taxonomy based on European standards.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsGreen taxonomyClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-10-06•Ukraine•Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine will meet at 3 p.m. on October 7, 2026, and has made the agenda available online.
OtherRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•Global•Islamic Financial Services Board
The Islamic Financial Services Board is consulting on a revised risk management standard for takāful undertakings. The draft strengthens fund level supervision and proposes tighter controls over reserves, operator remuneration, surplus distributions and reliance on qarḍ. It would cover family, general and composite takāful undertakings, including windows and subsidiaries, while excluding retakāful undertakings.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsRisk managementPrudential risksRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•United States•U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren asked FHFA Director Bill Pulte to explain the agency’s alleged noncompliance with GAO information requests concerning mortgage fraud referrals and financial audits. She linked the matter to cuts that she said are forcing FHFA’s inspector general to wind down operations and requested answers by Oct. 16, 2026.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAuditingComplianceFraud and scams
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2026-10-06•United States•Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority fined Revere Securities USD 800,000 for AML and supervisory failures involving predominantly foreign based small cap IPOs with signs of potential manipulation. Revere failed to investigate suspicious customer information and coordinated trading and must complete an independent compliance review and implement the consultant’s recommendations.
EnforcementInvestigations & enforcement actionsAML and CFTMarket abuseCompliance
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2026-10-06•Canada•Canadian Securities Administrators
The Canadian Securities Administrators urged investors to follow long-term plans, verify online investment claims and protect themselves from fraud. Investors should check the registration of providers and watch for high-return promises, pressure to act and unsolicited or unclear offers.
Financial literacy & educationConsumer and investor protectionFraud and scams
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2026-10-06•South Africa•South African Reserve Bank
The South African Reserve Bank warned that persistent fuel and food shocks could become embedded in expectations and wages. The policy rate rose by 50 basis points to 7.25% over the review period, while inflation is projected to remain above 5% until the second quarter of 2027. Growth is forecast at 1.2% in 2026.
Monetary policyMonetary policy assessments & outlooksMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-06•Algeria•Algeria Market Authority (COSOB)
Algeria's Commission for Organization and Supervision of Stock Exchange Operations closed RELAXI Spa’s participating securities subscription after investors took up 171,000 of the 400,000 securities offered, or 42.75%. The securities will be admitted to the emerging segment of the debt securities market and begin trading on Oct. 8, 2026.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsSecurities offerings and listingsMarket development
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2026-10-06•United States•Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman announced a five-region supervisory structure designed to clarify accountability and align oversight with state boundaries. Examiners will remain in existing locations, while regional leaders will be accountable for supervisory activity. The Board will also consider updating regulatory thresholds and the large-bank tailoring framework later in 2026.
Institutional developmentMandate & organizational structureOrganizational structureRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•United States•U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a virtual compliance seminar for investment advisers and investment companies on November 19, 2026. Sessions will address operational resilience, compliance program effectiveness and sector-specific issues, with no advance registration required.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationComplianceConsumer and investor protectionCyber resilience
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2026-10-06•Colombia•Central Bank of Colombia
The Central Bank of Colombia raised its policy rate by 25 basis points after headline inflation reached 6.2% and core inflation rose to 6.1%. The divided Board weighed broadening price pressures and unanchored expectations against monetary policy lags and the costs of further tightening. El Niño, earthquake recovery and fiscal measures will inform upcoming decisions.
Monetary policyPolicy rate decisionsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•Global•World Bank
The World Bank projects 2.2% growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026, with stronger policy performers outpacing a modest regional average amid downside risks from energy prices, high debt and El Niño. It sees scope for AI to raise productivity but identifies skills, management and organizational capacity as the main barriers to productive adoption.
ResearchArtificial intelligenceClimate risk and sustainable finance
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2026-10-06•Germany•BaFin
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority has adopted EBA guidelines for identifying banking dependent activities under the Capital Requirements Regulation. A company is dependent where its business model could not operate or would be materially impaired without group provided banking products or services, while dependence on financial resources covers loan transactions, guarantees and credit commitments.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationCapital adequacy
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2026-10-06•United Arab Emirates•ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has proposed guidance for regulated firms managing risks from DeFi engagements. It sets expectations for governance, due diligence, monitoring, infrastructure dependencies and the treatment of resulting exposures within the existing regulatory framework. The proposal does not create separate DeFi activities, asset categories or a protocol approval regime.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationDeFiRisk managementCompliance
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2026-10-06•United Kingdom•HM Treasury
HM Treasury has appointed six joint lead managers for the DIGIT pilot, a digitally native UK government debt issuance planned for the first quarter of 2027. The instrument will be issued through the Digital Securities Sandbox, with HM Treasury also preparing supporting legislation and possible further issuances subject to the pilot’s success.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyStablecoinsRegulatory sandbox
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2026-10-06•Global•Bank for International Settlements
A Bank for International Settlements working paper finds that geopolitical shocks raise gold returns most when financial conditions are loose and geopolitical risks are escalating. Under those conditions, one standard deviation shocks increase returns by up to 1.3% for threats and 1.2% for realized events, primarily because easier credit and liquidity conditions facilitate portfolio reallocation.
ResearchGeopolitical riskMarket risk and volatility
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2026-10-06•United Arab Emirates•Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has clarified minimum expectations for independent audits of virtual asset service providers’ reserve assets after reviewing 2025 proof of reserve reports. Audits should verify 100% one-to-one backing, segregation, wallet control, daily reconciliation and any use of client assets. Reports must clearly document evidence, exceptions, scope limitations and remediation.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationAuditingBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-06•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The agency reissued Tencor Securities JSC’s securities market license following its change of name from Tengri Partners Investment Banking Kazakhstan JSC.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsMarket infrastructure
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2026-10-06•Kazakhstan•Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan reissued Tencor Securities JSC’s banking operation license following the firm’s name change.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsCompliance
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2026-10-06•India•India International Financial Services Centres Authority
India’s International Financial Services Centres Authority set five expectations for regulated entities covering consumer-centered design, clear disclosures, security, complaint handling and accountability for outsourced technology. Conference discussions focused on AI-enabled fraud prevention, while the IFSCA Academy launched certification programs in cybersecurity, corporate governance and insurance.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationConsumer and investor protectionArtificial intelligenceCyber resilience
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2026-10-06•Slovakia•National Bank of Slovakia
The National Bank of Slovakia approved a EUR 5 alpine marmot collector coin for sale in December 2026 and a EUR 2 commemorative coin marking the 50th anniversary of Charter 77 for issuance in January 2027.
Monetary policyOtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-06•Pakistan•State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan reported that digital channels processed 13.2 billion transactions and accounted for 92% of formal retail payment volume in fiscal 2025-26. Total retail payments reached 14.3 billion transactions valued at PKR 673 trillion, while mobile services and expanded merchant infrastructure drove the increase.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructureFinancial inclusion
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2026-10-06•Italy•Bank of Italy
A Bank of Italy paper proposes a voluntary two tier EU definition of green loans for construction and real estate financing. Tier 1 would retain full EU Taxonomy alignment, while Tier 2 would use simplified energy performance criteria such as certificate ratings, primary energy demand benchmarks and renovation improvements. Separate disclosure would preserve the distinction between the two categories.
Policy & regulationInternational standards & recommendationsGreen taxonomyClimate risk and sustainable financeESG
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2026-10-06•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission has opened enrollment for a corporate governance certification course in Hanoi on Nov. 4-5, 2026. The VND 3.5 million course will cover international practices and updated Vietnamese requirements, including Decree 245/2025 and the 2026 governance code for public companies.
Financial literacy & educationCorporate governance
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2026-10-06•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission is seeking quotations from qualified providers for digital transformation training courses in 2027.
Institutional developmentProcurement
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2026-10-06•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission is seeking quotations for services to manage and operate its centralized specialist data warehouse.
Institutional developmentProcurementData managementMarket infrastructureRegulatory reporting
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2026-10-06•Vietnam•Vietnam State Securities Commission
The Vietnam State Securities Commission is seeking quotations by Oct. 12, 2026, for 2027 maintenance of its virtual assistant for securities procedures, processes and operations.
Institutional developmentProcurementArtificial intelligenceRegtech and suptech
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2026-10-06•Canada•Payments Canada
Payments Canada reported 26.7 billion retail transactions worth CAD 12.9 trillion in 2025, with cards accounting for 68% of volume and electronic funds transfers for 63% of value. Real-time payments appealed to 52% of Canadians ahead of the Real-Time Rail’s planned Q4 2026 launch. Contactless, buy now, pay later and cryptocurrency use grew, while consumers remained skeptical of agentic commerce.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsBNPL
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2026-10-06•Greece•Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece's out-of-court debt workout mechanism completed 2,237 restructurings covering EUR 640 million in September, six-month highs for both the number and value of arrangements. The monthly total included 496 cases under mandatory creditor participation and 270 vulnerable debtors, while successful admission to the mechanism secured 651 auction suspensions.
Data & statisticsCredit riskConsumer and investor protection
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Central Bank
The European Central Bank will launch a mid-October review of outstanding supervisory measures, focusing follow-up on the findings with the greatest prudential impact. F1 findings will become supervisory observations, while low-severity F2 issues may receive lighter follow-up or be closed. Persistent material weaknesses will remain subject to escalation through capital, qualitative and enforcement measures.
SupervisionSupervision approach, priorities & toolkitPrudential risksCapital adequacy
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2026-10-06•Europe•European Central Bank
European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone presented the digital euro, Pontes and Appia as an integrated strategy for retail payments and tokenised finance. ECB analysis of 2,025 banks found that tested digital euro holding limits of EUR 500 to EUR 3,000 could contain deposit outflows while keeping aggregate liquidity metrics above regulatory thresholds. A digital euro pilot is planned for the second half of 2027, with possible issuance readiness targeted for 2029 subject to EU legislation and an ECB decision.
Policy & regulationImplementation, projects & pilotsCBDCPayments and payment systemsBlockchain and distributed ledger technology
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2026-10-06•Ghana•Bank of Ghana
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama outlined forthcoming credit risk and liquidity directives as rapid lending growth increases the need for stronger underwriting and liquidity safeguards. The central bank is also tightening expectations for fraud, foreign exchange, cyber and fintech risk management, while developing guidance on payment service providers and artificial intelligence. The policy rate remains at 14%.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCredit riskLiquidity riskOperational risk and resilience
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2026-10-06•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has advanced legislation enabling it to impose Total Loss Absorbing Capacity requirements on domestic systemically important banks. The bill would also clarify MAS’ supervision of proliferation financing risks and its ability to assist domestic and foreign counterparts, aligning Singapore’s framework with updated Financial Action Task Force standards.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsCapital adequacyAML and CFTMacroprudential policy and tools
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2026-10-06•Singapore•Monetary Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore Chairman Gan Kim Yong said financial institutions should decide what reasons to give unsuccessful candidates because hiring decisions may involve confidential information and internal deliberations. For roles subject to fit and proper requirements, firms must assess the circumstances and seriousness of past conduct, the time elapsed and the responsibilities of the role.
Policy & regulationGuidance & interpretationFitness and proprietyLeadership change and appointmentsCorporate governance
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2026-10-06•Brazil•Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil has launched monthly indicators on collectively bargained wage adjustments in the formal private sector. The data show that past inflation remains a central reference in negotiations and that above-inflation increases are more common during periods of relatively low unemployment.
Data & statisticsMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•Russia•Ministry of Finance (Russia)
The Russian Government outlined plans to require domestic foundation models in designated critical infrastructure and sensitive sectors, with a transition period for companies. It also plans to define rules for AI agents and strengthen coordinated anti-fraud, account security and penetration testing measures across state and private digital systems.
Policy & regulationReform agendas & prioritiesArtificial intelligenceCyber resilienceFraud and scams
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2026-10-06•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia has registered the first five digital depositories and four digital currency exchange entities. They must comply with transaction and recordkeeping rules from registration and fully align their operations with digital currency legislation by Sept. 1, 2027.
SupervisionAuthorisations & approvalsBlockchain and distributed ledger technologyPayments and payment systems
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2026-10-06•Russia•Central Bank of Russia
The Central Bank of Russia will issue a RUB 3 silver commemorative coin honoring the Holy Transfiguration Mirozhsky Monastery on Oct. 7, 2026. The proof quality coin contains 31.1 grams of fine silver, has a mintage of 3,000 and will be legal tender at face value.
Monetary policyOtherCurrency and cash management
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2026-10-06•Tajikistan•National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan
The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan received TJS 37 million in bids for a TJS 100 million credit auction at a weighted average annual rate of 7.02%.
Monetary policyMonetary policy instruments & operationsLendingMacroprudential policy and toolsFinancial stability and systemic risk
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2026-10-06•Moldova•National Bank of Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova has withdrawn draft rules on supervisory cooperation for cross-border payment institution activities because the administrative obligations do not require a normative act. It will implement the relevant provisions through an internal act to prepare for direct application of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2055 upon Moldova’s EU accession.
Policy & regulationRules & requirementsPayments and payment systemsCross-border cooperationSupervisory colleges
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2026-10-06•Serbia•National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia processed 18.5 million payments through its real-time gross settlement and clearing systems in September 2026, with turnover of RSD 20,047.8 billion. Availability was 99.97%, while foreign exchange clearing processed EUR 452.7 million with no downtime.
Data & statisticsPayments and payment systemsMarket infrastructureOperational risk and resilience