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BaFin issues administrative act on product intervention for futures

BaFin issues administrative act on product intervention for futures

BaFin Reduces Systemic Risk Buffer for Residential Real Estate Financing

BaFin has reduced the systemic risk buffer for residential real estate financing from 2 percent to 1 percent, effective May 1, 2025. This administrative act amends a previous order from March 2022 and applies to institutions with exposures secured by German residential property.

MAS issues Prohibition Orders against money launderers Wang Qiming, Liu Kai

MAS issues Prohibition Orders against money launderers Wang Qiming, Liu Kai

Hong Kong banks report fraudulent websites and scams

Hong Kong banks report fraudulent websites and scams

Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the results of the Exchange Fund Bills tenders held on March 17, 2026. The notice details the amounts allotted, average and highest accepted yields, and pro rata ratios for two separate bill issuances. It also outlines upcoming tender dates and amounts for the week of March 23, 2026.

FRC Interim Guidance on Safeguarding Auditors During FCA Transition

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published interim guidance for safeguarding auditors supporting payment and e-money institutions transitioning to the FCA's new Supplementary Regime on May 7, 2026. This non-mandatory guidance aims to ensure consistent and high-quality assurance engagements during the transition period.

Bank Holding Company Applications and Mergers

The Federal Reserve Board has published a notice of applications received from companies seeking to become bank holding companies or to acquire other banks and bank holding companies. Interested parties can submit public comments on these applications until April 16, 2026.

Federal Reserve System proposes extending mortgage loan originator registration

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public comment on a proposal to extend the Registration of Mortgage Loan Originators collection for three years without revision. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

Federal Reserve Extends Notice of Branch Closure for Three Years

The Federal Reserve Board has extended the Notice of Branch Closure (FR 4031) for three years without revision. This information collection is used to supervise state member banks and requires insured depository institutions to notify regulators and customers of proposed branch closings.

Federal Reserve Bank Control Notices

The Federal Reserve Board has posted notices of applications filed under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications seek to acquire shares of banks or bank holding companies. Interested parties can submit comments by April 1, 2026.