The Angola Capital Markets Commission held a workshop for Gaming Supervision Institute staff on capital market fundamentals and investment opportunities under the institutions' cooperation protocol. The session covered the commission's regulatory role, available investment instruments, market participation and diversification as a risk-management tool.
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority's follow-up to its 2023 Product Oversight and Governance peer review finds that national supervisors have strengthened insurance product governance oversight, with a shift toward risk-based and product-focused supervision. Many authorities now use more developed conduct risk tools and more systematic reviews, sometimes leading to product changes, cost reductions or withdrawals. Progress remains uneven across Member States, and EIOPA will continue monitoring open actions.
The International Monetary Fund said the Middle East war has weakened Sri Lanka’s economy, with inflation rising to 5.5% in May, tourism growth softening and reserve accumulation slowing. After a visit to Colombo, it called for continued fiscal, monetary and structural reforms under the Extended Fund Facility, including a return to a 2.3% of GDP primary surplus target in 2027. Sri Lanka’s performance will next be assessed in the Seventh EFF review.
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission ordered ROH to clarify and disclose information on THB 224.5 million of related party loans by 6 July 2026. The regulator said there were concerns about the loans’ terms, approvals and disclosure, and urged shareholders to vote at the 7 July 2026 meeting where ratification will be considered. An independent financial advisor has recommended that shareholders reject the transactions.
The Bank of Ghana has launched a sustainable finance roadmap that creates a common framework for Ghana's financial regulators across banking, insurance, securities and pensions. It is built around ESG integration, climate-related risk management and financing sustainability, with practical actions for regulators and a focus on mobilising green and blended finance. The roadmap builds on the Bank's earlier sustainable banking principles, compliance framework and climate-risk measures.
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic kept its monetary policy rate at 5.25% in June 2026, with the 1-day repo rate at 5.75% and the overnight deposit rate at 4.50%, citing the economy’s gradual recovery and inflation pressures from higher international oil prices while maintaining that medium-term inflation expectations remain anchored to its 4.0% ± 1.0% target. Headline inflation rose to 5.35% in May and core inflation to 4.86%, but the central bank expects inflation to start easing in the second half of the year and return to target in the fourth quarter, as economic activity grew 4.7% year on year in May and reserves stood at about USD15.8 billion.
The Uzbekistan Ministry of Finance, with the Central Bank, is introducing a pilot targeted mortgage savings scheme from July 1 for citizens approved for mortgage subsidies. Eligible borrowers can build a dedicated down payment deposit at a commercial bank, with market-rate interest and advance transfer of the state subsidy portion. The current subsidy for interest costs above the Central Bank base rate during the first five years of the loan will remain in place.
Bank Negara Malaysia published its IMF SDDS reserve template, showing official reserve assets of USD130,630.5 million and other foreign currency assets of USD766.5 million at end-May 2026. It reported USD6,646.6 million in pre-determined short-term foreign currency outflows and said the reserves remained usable. The only contingent short-term drain was USD846.4 million in government guarantees of foreign currency debt due within one year.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, in a joint statement with the Commercial Affairs Department, imposed a S$120,000 civil penalty on Dr Chua Han Boon Kenneth for insider trading in Singapore Medical Group shares ahead of a September 2022 privatisation offer announcement. While holding material non-public information, he bought 210,000 shares for S$67,200, admitted the breach and paid the penalty without court action. He also undertook not to serve as a company director or be involved in company management for two years.
The U.S. Financial Services Committee said the House passed the bipartisan TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 by a 373-15 vote. The bill would extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program through 2034. It is framed as preserving the terrorism insurance backstop while improving taxpayer protections and certification transparency.
Kazakhstan’s financial market regulator reminded consumers to activate the Stop Credit service through eGov or a credit bureau to reduce the risk of fraudulent loans. It also urged people not to share authentication codes, not to install remote-access software for unknown parties, to use two-factor authentication and to check credit reports regularly.
The Central Bank of the Philippines and the World Bank called for faster digitalization of government disbursements and collections at a forum focused on public sector payments. The central bank said person-to-government payments remain mostly cash-based, with only 24.6 percent of transactions by volume digital in 2024. Participants also reviewed Executive Order No. 170 and the proposed eBayad Act as frameworks to expand digital government payments.
South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance said its WGBI monitoring task force found foreign investors have continued buying Korean Treasury bonds since WGBI inclusion began, with net purchases of KRW 37.3 trillion on a trade-date basis and KRW 30.7 trillion on a settlement basis through June 26. June still showed net inflows despite KRW 7.9 trillion of maturities, supported by Japanese investors and other institutional buyers. The meeting also reviewed issues raised after the launch of Euroclear services and discussed possible institutional improvements.
The South Korea Financial Supervisory Service said May 2026 equity and debt issuance fell 10.9% from April to KRW20.1409 trillion, while commercial paper and short-term bond issuance rose 14.5% to KRW259.3870 trillion. Equity issuance increased on the back of two rights offerings, but overall debt issuance dropped as corporate bond and financial debenture supply weakened. Commercial paper issuance declined, while short-term bond issuance rose sharply.
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands has launched development of a unified national QR code standard with support from the Australian Government. The project is designed to enable interoperable payments across banks and other payment providers through a single QR format. Next steps include technical integration, pilot testing and a gradual rollout to merchants and consumers.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has published its Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for May 2026, covering selected data on the domestic banking business of individual banks. The release includes a back series from March 2019 to May 2026 and notes historical series breaks linked to earlier reporting changes. The next edition, covering June 2026, is due on 31 July 2026.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority marked the end of Deputy Chair Margaret Cole’s five-year term and highlighted her work on superannuation oversight and enforcement. APRA said it expects the Australian Government to announce the recruitment process for the Deputy Chair role in due course.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has published findings from its first cross-sector System Risk Stress Test covering major banks and large superannuation funds. All participants withstood the severe scenario, but the exercise exposed vulnerabilities in funding concentration, behavioural assumptions and shared service provider dependencies. APRA will use the results to shape a 2026 consultation on bank liquidity rules and its supervision of banks and superannuation funds.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released its Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for May 2026, covering selected data on the domestic banking business of individual banks. APRA also pointed users to the back-series and historical publications, noting a series break from March 2002 because of changes in reporting requirements. The next release is due on 31 July 2026.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s first cross-sector System Risk Stress Test found that the four major banks and six large superannuation funds could withstand a severe hypothetical shock. The exercise also exposed vulnerabilities tied to superannuation funding concentration, inconsistent crisis assumptions and reliance on shared service providers, while highlighting the systemic role of superannuation funds. APRA said the results will inform supervision and planned 2026 consultation on changes to bank liquidity rules.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has convened a capital markets roundtable and published a report warning that Australia must move faster on financial market innovation to keep pace with other jurisdictions. The report points to automation, shorter settlement cycles, tokenisation and AI as reshaping market structure, while also flagging concentration, retail conduct, resilience and cyber risks. ASIC plans to publish the roundtable's practical themes and actions.
The Central Bank of Timor-Leste reported that the Petroleum Fund’s balance rose to USD 18.43 billion in the second quarter of 2026. The portfolio returned 4.05%, above its 3.99% benchmark, while USD 600 million was transferred to finance the State Budget.
The Reserve Bank of Australia published a lecture by Gita Gopinath arguing that stablecoins are pushing money use toward more anonymous forms. The lecture says more than 70% of holdings are in self-custody wallets and only around 11% of transactions can be geolocated, raising concerns about illicit activity and cross-border regulatory visibility. It calls for stronger international cooperation on stablecoin regulation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s May 2026 financial aggregates show total credit rising 0.7 percent in the month and 8.2 percent over the year, with business credit the strongest component at 1.0 percent monthly growth and 9.9 percent annual growth. Broad money rose 0.3 percent in May and 7.9 percent year on year. The RBA also warned that decommissioning of the Direct to APRA reporting system could delay publication of the aggregates and some statistical tables over the coming months.
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has released its second annual Financial Conduct Report, setting priorities for 2026/27 around remuneration conflicts, product design, complaints, and fraud prevention. It also highlights technology transformation and artificial intelligence as growing supervisory issues. From 1 July 2026, the authority will take on responsibility for consumer credit, bringing it under a single conduct regulator for financial services.
Payments Canada has completed the approvals for the legal framework underpinning Canada's Real-Time Rail by publishing the RTR By-law in Canada Gazette Part II. The RTR By-law and RTR Rules take effect on Aug. 24, 2026, ahead of the system's planned Q4 2026 launch. RTR is intended to enable instant, data-rich payments on a 24/7, 365-day basis.
Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee asked NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman to explain the agency’s Deregulation Project and questioned whether it can proceed while he is the sole board member. Her letter points to 11 rounds of proposed rollbacks since December 2025, including changes affecting collateral requirements, nondiscrimination rules, merger disclosures and member notice on insurance changes. Warren requested a briefing and written responses by July 13, 2026.
Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and three other senators asked KKR for information on its new partnership with Sallie Mae. The letter cites concerns about private equity involvement in student lending, including past findings that many private lenders have sold or may sell loans to private equity firms. KKR was asked to respond by July 13, 2026.
The National Bank of Moldova's preliminary first quarter 2026 balance of payments data show the current account deficit narrowed 17.1% year on year to EUR 806.2 million. The capital account recorded net inflows of EUR 7.2 million and the financial account posted net inflows of EUR 641.7 million. The improvement in the current account mainly reflected a smaller goods trade deficit and stronger services and primary income balances.
The National Bank of Moldova's provisional data for the first quarter of 2026 showed a current account deficit of EUR 806.2 million, down 17.1% year on year, alongside capital account net inflows of EUR 7.2 million and financial account net inflows of EUR 641.7 million. At March 31, 2026, the net international investment position stood at minus EUR 6.62 billion and gross external debt at EUR 10.52 billion, equal to 58.0% of GDP.
The National Bank of Moldova published provisional data showing gross external debt at EUR 10,520.6 million on March 31, 2026, equal to 58.0 percent of GDP. The stock rose 4.1 percent from the start of the year, with public debt at EUR 4,545.1 million and private debt at EUR 5,975.5 million.
The National Bank of Moldova reported that Moldova’s net international investment position stood at minus EUR 6,619.4 million at March 31, 2026, with the net debtor position equal to minus 36.5% of gross domestic product. External assets rose 5.2% to EUR 7,327.3 million, while liabilities increased 0.8% to EUR 13,946.7 million, lifting the assets-to-liabilities ratio to 52.5%.
The National Bank of Moldova's 2025 annual report says annual inflation fell to 6.84 percent by December, while lending in national currency rose 18.9 percent and GDP grew 2.4 percent. It also highlights growth in banking, insurance and nonbank lending assets, Moldova's accession to SEPA, the shift to the euro as the reference currency for the leu's official rate, and continued EU-alignment and instant-payments work.
Senate Banking Committee leaders introduced a bill to codify and strengthen the Commerce Department’s ICTS supply chain security powers. The measure would let Commerce prohibit or mitigate covered transactions tied to technology from specified foreign adversary countries, while adding enforcement tools, congressional oversight and protections for free speech and open-source software. It would also formalize the ICTS office within the Bureau of Industry and Security and create a Senate-confirmed assistant secretary role.
The Central Bank of Barbados said 157 pension payments were still outstanding as of 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026, including 91 public sector pensions due on June 26 and 66 National Insurance pensions due on June 29. The delays were linked to account validation and processing issues that must be corrected before payments can be released. The bank said further updates will follow as more payments are completed.
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has issued a statement on de novo depository institution formation. It provides agency-specific applicant resources and is framed as added transparency rather than new instructions.
The British Columbia Securities Commission is consulting on higher registration and filing fees and related structural changes, with the package expected to raise about CAD 8 million a year. The proposal would also shift new registrants onto a maintenance-fee model and broaden when technical report fees apply. Subject to government approval, most changes would start on April 1, 2027, with registration maintenance fees following on April 1, 2028.
The British Columbia Financial Services Authority has issued a 2026-27 Annual Risk Outlook that replaces its three-year Regulatory Roadmap with an annual, risk-based supervisory model. The report identifies five main risk drivers: macroeconomic conditions, the housing market, digital disruption, financial crime and natural catastrophes. It applies those risks across BCFSA's eight regulated sectors.
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico appointed Driven, P.S.C. as compliance monitor for Banex International Bank for an initial six-month term. The monitor will verify compliance with Banex's October 2025 consent order and assess liquidity, capital and compliance risks after the freezing of funds linked to Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd. OCIF cited unresolved remediation, unreliable reporting, related-party exposures and a possible USD 28.1 million liquidity deficiency.
The Central Bank of Peru reported that total private sector credit grew 9.1 percent year on year in May, up from 8.6 percent in April and the fastest pace since March 2021. Household credit accelerated to 8.9 percent, mainly on consumer lending, and business credit to 9.2 percent. Local-currency credit growth rose to 7.8 percent and foreign-currency credit growth to 13.9 percent.
Panama's Superintendency of the Securities Market canceled the broker-dealer license of FPB BANK INC. The license had originally been granted in July 2009.
The Central Bank of Honduras reported that net international reserves increased to USD 11,429.9 million by June 26, 2026. The cumulative rise since January 27, 2026 was USD 1,124.1 million, lifting import coverage from 6.0 to 6.6 months.
The Central Bank of the Bahamas said the economy continued to expand at a healthy pace in May, supported by firmer tourism indicators, while banking liquidity contracted and external reserves increased. The update highlighted a 3.3% rise in April arrivals and an approved FY2026/27 budget that projects a 223.1 million fiscal surplus on revenue of 4.4 billion and expenditure of 4.1 billion.
At the FIBA AML Argentina 2026 conference, the Argentina Superintendency of Insurance presented the results of its review of insurers' 2025 self-risk assessment reports. It reported better compliance with minimum information requirements and improved assessments of inherent, mitigated and residual risk, with average levels near 70%. The authority also said SIPLA data is central to its supervisory risk matrix and to planning onsite and offsite inspections.
The Bank of Israel reported that the public’s financial assets portfolio rose by about NIS 55 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to NIS 7.25 trillion. Growth was driven mainly by domestic equities and corporate bonds, while investments abroad declined and reduced the shares of foreign and foreign currency assets in the portfolio. Institutional investors’ assets rose to NIS 3.3 trillion and Israeli mutual funds increased to NIS 780 billion on net new inflows.
The National Bank of Ukraine’s Financial Stability Report says banks are in their longest credit expansion in more than 15 years, with hryvnia business and household lending each growing by about one-third. Asset quality is improving, but weaker macro conditions and higher taxes on bank profits are reducing profitability and limiting capital generation, which the report says could cap annual bank growth at 15%–20%. It also calls for more market-based lending, wider use of credit guarantees and clearer strategy and privatization plans for state-owned banks.
The Single Resolution Board has introduced a faster procedure for authorising early redemptions of eligible liabilities instruments. From 1 July, eligible prior permission applications will be approved within a maximum of one month. The move forms part of the SRB’s wider simplification agenda and its call for further regulatory changes in this area.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group said its 1 July 2026 meeting will be open to duly registered observers from 09:25 to 14:25 CET. Agenda papers are available, and access to the live webcast or on-demand recording requires registration. EFRAG may hold closed sessions during the debates.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group said its 30 June 2026 meeting will be open to duly registered observers from 11:15 to 17:30 CET, with closed sessions possible during the debates. It has also published the agenda and supporting documents and opened registration for the live webcast and on-demand recording.
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism has issued an advisory note on money laundering and terrorist financing risks linked to the end of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation transitional period on 1 July 2026.
The Palestine Capital Market Authority’s 2025 annual report reviews developments in capital markets, insurance, financial leasing and mortgage finance, alongside the authority’s regulatory and supervisory actions. It highlights new governance and investor protection instructions, work on Islamic finance supervision, and continued efforts on AML/CFT, digitalisation and financial inclusion.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo approved its 2025 annual report, which says the economy and financial system remained stable, with 3.6% real growth, 3.9% inflation and a nonperforming loan ratio of about 2%. The report also highlights stronger macroprudential and supervisory measures, progress on EU-aligned regulation and payments modernization, and a positive financial result of EUR 24 million with an unmodified audit opinion.
The Algeria Market Authority approved the information notice for the capital increase operation of EPE CSC EXPERTISE SPA.
The Central Bank of Poland released the results of its NBP bills sale auction conducted on 29 June 2026. The operation was identified as the main open market operation.
The Bank of Portugal has retained Mozambique and Macao as material third countries for countercyclical capital buffer purposes from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The unchanged list reflects Portuguese banks’ direct exposures to the private non-financial sector and will be reviewed annually.
Bank of Greece data for May 2026 showed faster growth in both credit and deposits, with total credit growth rising to 4.6% and total deposits growth to 8.1%. Private sector lending and deposits both strengthened, led by corporate borrowing and a EUR 4.973 billion increase in corporate deposits. Monthly flows for total credit and total deposits both turned positive after negative readings in April.
The National Bank of Moldova released consolidated and individual balance sheet totals. Consolidated figures were MDL 120,810,052 thousand in assets, MDL 113,004,588 thousand in liabilities and MDL 7,805,464 thousand in capital and reserves, versus individual figures of MDL 120,799,457 thousand, MDL 113,004,065 thousand and MDL 7,795,392 thousand respectively.
The National Bank of Moldova reported net losses on both a consolidated and individual basis. Consolidated net loss was MDL 873016 thousand and individual net loss was MDL 873128 thousand. Profit available for distribution was MDL 1820816 thousand in both sets of results.
The National Bank of Moldova has released its audited individual and consolidated 2025 financial statements for the bank and its group, including its subsidiary S.A. Single Central Securities Depository. The independent auditor issued a clean opinion, stating the statements give a true and fair view under IFRS. The auditor also found the 2025 annual report consistent with the financial statements and compliant with Law No. 287/2017.
The Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority has authorized Sygnum Europe AG as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCAR, effective June 26, 2026. The authorization covers custody and management, crypto-to-money exchange, crypto-to-crypto exchange, and transfer services for clients.
The Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority determined that AQL AG’s license expired on June 25, 2026, after the company submitted a written waiver. AQL AG is therefore no longer authorized to provide or broker services under Article 3 of the VVG.
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority said it will expand its scientific research competition from next year to cover new branches including insurance, add more problem focused topics and introduce a new award named after Abdelhamid Ibrahim. The first round attracted 77 entries across capital markets, non-bank finance and Islamic finance, with nine projects receiving awards. The authority also plans to launch another edition during the current year.
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority met insurance and reinsurance brokers as part of its broader push to develop Egypt's insurance sector. The authority said it wants to strengthen brokerage activity to raise insurance penetration, support the sector's economic contribution and improve service quality. Proposals from market participants will be reviewed within existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority approved ASG Plastic Factory Company's request to increase capital from SAR 70.5 million to SAR 141 million through a one-for-one bonus share issue. The increase will be funded from retained earnings and share premium, lifting outstanding shares to 14.1 million, and the extraordinary general assembly must be held within six months.
The Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Authority approved Arabian Romoz Company’s application to offer 950,000 shares, equal to 11.95% of its capital, on the Parallel Market. The sale is limited to Qualified Investors, with a prospectus to be published before the offering. The approval lasts six months from the board resolution date and lapses if the offering and listing are not completed in that period.
The Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority said more than 20,000 investors harmed by trading violations in Al Kathiri Holding Co. and Anaam International Holding Group shares have been compensated through the Compensation Fund. The payments follow a final disputes appeal decision requiring the violators to pay SAR 292.8 million in illegal gains. Compensation was allocated under an approved plan based on the scale of the violations and investor harm.
The European Central Bank fined Banque Internationale à Luxembourg EUR 3.255 million for intentionally failing to use approved internal models to calculate expected loss on certain defaulted retail and corporate exposures. The breach caused the bank to overstate its capital and capital ratios for three consecutive quarters from the fourth quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024. The ECB classified the breach as severe.
HM Treasury has published a voluntary UK-Australia MoU aimed at increasing cross-border investment by pension and superannuation funds. The arrangement supports policy and regulatory cooperation, information sharing and efforts to reduce investment barriers, while leaving investment decisions to funds under their fiduciary duties. It took effect on signature and runs for 10 years unless extended or ended earlier.
The European Banking Authority published a roadmap for 12 regulatory products needed to implement the revised Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive and a related BRRD3 mandate. The measures will be delivered in three batches over the next three years, ahead of the 11 May 2028 application date, and will cover depositor information, payouts, cross-border cooperation, funding and crisis preparedness.
The European Banking Authority's 2025 supervisory convergence report says EU supervisory practices are becoming more consistent, but gaps remain in Pillar 2 methodologies, digital resilience, Basel III implementation and resolution readiness. It also highlights progress on MiCA and DORA supervision, a new EU payment fraud dataset covering more than 6,000 providers and improved AML/CFT college cooperation. For 2026, the EBA will prioritize Basel III, resolution testing, DORA oversight and MiCA supervision.
The Uganda Ministry of Finance said it and the Bank of Uganda agreed to deepen coordination between fiscal and monetary policy. The talks focused on fiscal consolidation, cashflow management, domestic arrears, central bank capitalization and local currency bond market reforms. They also agreed to strengthen anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing mechanisms to avoid returning to the Financial Action Task Force Grey List.
The Central Bank of Cyprus reported that May 2026 deposits and loans at monetary financial institutions both rose more strongly than in April. Total deposits increased by a net EUR 343.8 million and total loans by a net EUR 260.3 million, lifting annual growth rates to 5.1% and 12.6%. Outstanding balances reached EUR 58.0 billion for deposits and EUR 28.1 billion for loans.
The Central Bank of Cyprus will keep the countercyclical capital buffer rate at 1.5%, effective 14 January 2026.
The Central Bank of Mexico published FAQs on a new framework that will let it buy CETES and Bondes F in the secondary market to address liquidity shortages and keep the overnight interbank rate near its 6.5% target. The tool takes effect on Aug. 17 and will operate through competitive auctions, with quarterly announcements of the maximum amount that may be purchased. The central bank said the measure is for liquidity management only, not quantitative easing, public sector financing or support for long-term bond yields.
In a statement, Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren said the Supreme Court agreed that the attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was illegal. Warren added that efforts to remove Cook and Jerome Powell had failed, called for Bill Pulte's removal from his acting roles, and warned that pressure on the Federal Reserve was continuing.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, criticized a Supreme Court ruling that she said enables President Donald Trump to remove Democratic appointees and control formerly independent agencies. She called it a power grab and said Democrats would continue pushing for those agencies to work better for families.
The National Credit Union Administration awarded USD 3.47 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 97 low-income designated credit unions in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Grants ranged from USD 1,800 to USD 100,000, with 79 small credit unions and 18 first-time applicants among the recipients. The largest funding categories were underserved outreach and technology, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
De Nederlandsche Bank published the 2021 to 2025 evaluation of its role as an independent administrative body and its response to the findings. The review was commissioned by the Ministry of Finance under the Framework Act on independent administrative bodies.
The National Bank of Georgia said its president, Natia Turnava, participated in the Bank for International Settlements' 96th Annual General Meeting in Basel. Discussions covered global economic challenges, strategic directions for global macroeconomic policy, and digital risk management and safe product integration in the age of artificial intelligence.
The Bank of Central African States has opened a national tender for the supply of shredders and copiers to its central services in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The procurement is structured in separate lots.
The Bank of Central African States has opened a national tender to supply copier consumables for its central services in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The notice describes the procurement as an open national process.
The Banking Commission of the Central African Republic has launched an open regional tender for technical supervision of various construction sites for future Bank of Central African States branches. The work is split into independent lots.
The Indonesia Financial Services Authority, UNODC and Indonesia’s illegal financial activities task force held a regional meeting to strengthen Southeast Asian cooperation against online scams. OJK said digital fraud is increasingly linked to money laundering, requiring integrated AML/CFT, financial intelligence and cross-border enforcement responses. The forum is expected to generate actionable recommendations on information sharing, asset recovery and regional coordination.
The Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market adopted 78 decisions spanning capital market development, regulatory changes, alignment with European Union law, and regulation of professional market participants. The measures also covered registration of share and corporate bond issues, collective investment institutions, approval of officials, and test questions for professional suitability.
The Central Bank of Russia has outlined how it will conduct domestic FX market transactions from 1 July to 31 December 2026 in connection with National Wealth Fund operations. Daily volumes will follow the Ministry of Finance’s fiscal rule-based FX amounts, adjusted for ₽74.8 billion of first-half 2026 National Wealth Fund investment in eligible ruble assets. For 1 to 6 July 2026, the central bank’s FX purchases will be ₽9.34 billion per day.
The Central Bank of Russia will issue a 25-ruble silver commemorative coin for Moscow's VDNKh on 30 June 2026 as part of its Architectural Monuments of Russia series. The proof coin has a mintage of 1,000 pieces and will be legal tender at face value in the Russian Federation.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced two senior leadership changes. Megan Crespi will lead Technology and Information Services, including IT, information security, AI and data governance. Jennifer Crosthwaite will become acting senior deputy comptroller for Large and Global Financial Institutions, overseeing OCC-regulated firms with more than USD 500 billion in assets and those with a foreign parent.
The National Bank of Hungary has released the June issue of its Financial and Economic Review, featuring essays on dollar dominance, EU demographic change, geoeconomic fragmentation, cash savings, bank lending and ESG ratings. The research highlights gradual rather than immediate reserve diversification away from the dollar, rising concern over EU brain drain, and the need to treat ESG scores cautiously in financial analysis.
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has published the list of candidates eligible for the written stage of its Assistant Insurance Expert entry exam via the Career Gate portal. The written exam will be held on July 11, 2026, in Istanbul, with additional details to be posted on the agency's website.
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye has issued a circular to curb illegal claims intermediation in traffic insurance, as part of its action plan on vehicle value loss disputes. The measure is meant to strengthen judicial and administrative sanctions and shift claims resolution directly to insurers. A Common Damage Notification Center linking all insurers is due to be launched in the next phase.
The French Financial Markets Authority has published a note explaining the guarantee scheme for certain French portfolio management companies. The mechanism, run by the Deposit Guarantee and Resolution Fund, can compensate eligible investors when a participating firm cannot return covered securities or cash, with a cap of EUR 20,000 per investor. It applies to firms providing specified investment services or maintaining registered fund accounts, and is funded by annual contributions from participating firms.
Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency publishes monthly core financial information submitted by institutions covered by the Banking Law and other relevant regulations for supervisory purposes.
The Bank of Cape Verde will hold a July 1, 2026 conference on the role of insurance in managing climate change risks. The event will examine how the insurance sector can respond to rising climate risks in Cape Verde, including through innovation, risk coverage adaptation, and regulatory and supervisory approaches. It will combine international regulatory experience with discussion of challenges and developments in the domestic insurance market.
The Czech National Bank and the Ministry of Finance hosted IMF and World Bank constituency meetings in Prague, the first such gathering in the Czech Republic since 2018. Representatives discussed current economic developments, the strategic priorities of both institutions and their future direction amid continued global uncertainty. The agenda also covered financial sector resilience, IMF policy work and cooperation between the European Union, the World Bank and the IMF.
The European Central Bank's latest euro area monetary data showed M3 growth rose to 3.2% in May 2026 from 2.7% in April. Lending also strengthened, with adjusted loans to non-financial corporations rising to 4.0% and loans to households edging up to 3.1%. Faster M1 growth and a stronger contribution from private-sector claims supported the increase.
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission announced that Fiona King has been appointed as a Commissioner by the States of Guernsey. Appointed in April 2026, she fills the vacancy left by Philip Middleton's retirement. King brings more than three decades of experience from Citigroup and United Kingdom regulatory bodies including the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have concluded that Hong Kong's current legal and regulatory framework is sufficiently flexible for tokenised bond issuance. The Companies Registry has issued FAQs confirming that DLT-based debenture holder registers can meet Companies Ordinance record-keeping requirements. A second-phase legislative review in the second half of 2026 will examine changes needed for broader DLT use in fixed income and digital assets.
The European Fund and Asset Management Association’s April 2026 statistical release shows UCITS and AIFs recorded net inflows of EUR 100 billion, reversing EUR 38 billion of net outflows in March. The rebound was driven by UCITS, with all fund categories posting net inflows, while AIFs moved to EUR 4 billion of net outflows. Total net assets increased 3.7% to EUR 26.3 trillion.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group said its 1 July 2026 meeting will be open to duly registered observers from 09:25 to 14:25 CET. Agenda papers are available online, webcast and on-demand access require registration, and closed sessions may be held during the debates.
EFRAG will hold three webinars on 22 July 2026 on the Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards for Third-Country Undertakings. The sessions will cover Article 40a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requirements, EFRAG’s proposed approach and timeline, and will be repeated at three times to reach different time zones.