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Montenegro AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published an evaluation of Montenegro's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Montenegro has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in certain areas to fully align with international standards.

Bulgaria Strengthens AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Bulgaria's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Bulgaria has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in specific areas to fully comply with international standards.

Cyprus AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Cyprus's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Cyprus has strengthened its measures, with a particular focus on improving the effectiveness of its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. This assessment follows previous evaluations and highlights ongoing efforts to align with international standards.

Poland Strengthens Measures Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Poland's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Poland has strengthened its measures, aligning with international standards.

North Macedonia AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on North Macedonia's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that North Macedonia has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime.

Georgia's Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a report detailing Georgia's progress in implementing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures. This evaluation assesses Georgia's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for further improvement.

Slovak Republic Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress Report

The FATF has published a progress report on the Slovak Republic's efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. This report assesses the country's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for improvement.

Moldova Strengthens AML/CFT Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Moldova's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Moldova has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime, but further improvements are needed in certain areas.

Bank of Canada Announces Deputy Governor Departures and Retirements

The Bank of Canada announced that Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes will depart on April 10, 2026, and Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki will retire on July 15, 2026. The Bank will initiate an internal recruitment process to fill these senior leadership positions.

USPTO TTAB Proceedings and Trademark Applications Data Feeds

This notice describes new structured data feeds for change detection, specifically for USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings and trademark applications. The feeds provide normalized data for over 1,600 TTAB items and over 100,000 trademark applications across various industrial and consumer classifications.

Inland Federal Credit Union Member Notice

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has posted a member notice from Inland Federal Credit Union on March 23. This notice is a routine communication regarding member information.

NCUA Proposed Merger of Inland FCU and Cabrillo Credit Union

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has proposed the merger of Inland Federal Credit Union and Cabrillo Credit Union. This proposal is open for public comment, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the potential consolidation.

RBI Fines Kodagu District Co-operative Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on The Kodagu District Co-operative Central Bank Limited for contravening provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The penalty was issued for sanctioning director-related loans.

RBI Fines Pali District Central Co-operative Bank for KYC Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 on The Pali District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. for non-compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) directions. The bank failed to implement a system for periodic review of account risk categorisation at least every six months.

Irinjalakuda Town Co-operative Bank Administrator Appointment

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri Gopi Krishnan C R as the new Administrator for the Irinjalakuda Town Co-operative Bank Ltd., effective March 23, 2026. This appointment follows the previous administrator's resignation due to personal reasons. The bank remains under All Inclusive Directions imposed in July 2025.

RBI Conducts 3-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it will conduct a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on March 24, 2026. The auction will offer ₹1,00,000 crore and is intended to manage liquidity conditions.

RBI Fines Tanur Co-operative Bank for KYC Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 on The Tanur Co-operative Urban Bank Limited for non-compliance with KYC directions. The bank failed to upload customer KYC records to the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR).

RBI Fines Loknete R.D. Appa Bank for Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹30,000 on Loknete R.D. Appa, Kshirsagar Sahakari Bank Ltd. for non-compliance with directions on loans to directors and for failing to furnish required information during an inspection. The penalty was issued by order dated March 11, 2026.

RBI Fines Co-operative Bank for KYC Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on The Mysore and Chamarajnagar District Co-operative Central Bank Limited for non-compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) directions and holding shares in a co-operative society in contravention of the Banking Regulation Act. The penalty was issued on March 20, 2026.

RBI Fines Vedvyas Finance for Governance Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹30,000 on Vedvyas Finance Private Limited for non-compliance with governance directions. The company failed to obtain prior written permission from the RBI before appointing a director, which resulted in a significant change in its management.

RBI Money Market Operations Data - March 20, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations for March 20, 2026. This notice provides key figures and rates related to the Indian money market for the specified date.

RBI Repo Auction Results March 23, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the results of its overnight variable rate repo (VRR) auction held on March 23, 2026. A total of ₹79,256 crore was allotted at a cut-off rate of 5.26%. This notice provides details on the auction's outcome.

RBI Money Market Operations Data

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations for March 22, 2026. This notice provides a snapshot of key financial market activities and rates as of that date.

Money Market Operations Data

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations as of March 21, 2026. The press release provides key figures related to the Indian money market, including amounts in crore rupees and rates in percent.

RBI Bulletin March 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has released the March 2026 issue of its monthly Bulletin. The publication includes an article on the State of the Economy, covering GDP estimates, inflation trends, liquidity, and foreign exchange reserves.

Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Schedule 2026-2027

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the meeting schedule for its Monetary Policy Committee for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The schedule outlines the dates for the committee's meetings throughout the year, as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

APRA Consults on Retirement Reporting Framework Implementation

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is consulting with industry on the implementation of the Government's Retirement Reporting Framework. APRA is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to collecting and publishing data to uplift the retirement phase of superannuation, with written submissions requested by June 3, 2026.

German Stock Institute Response to BaFin Consultation 01/2026

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has published the response from the German Stock Institute (DAI) to its consultation 01/2026. This document details the institute's feedback on proposed regulatory changes.

ECB Speech on Building Europe's Digital Asset Ecosystem

ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone discussed the development of Europe's digital asset ecosystem, highlighting progress in tokenized markets and outlining key conditions for future growth. The speech emphasized the need for a safe settlement anchor, public-private partnerships, and a supportive legal framework to overcome fragmentation and enable scale.

Philip R. Lane speech on AI's economic impact and labour market

Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, delivered a speech discussing the economic impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the euro area economy. The speech highlighted AI's potential as a transformative general-purpose technology and reviewed various economic projections regarding its impact on productivity and GDP.

Pension Guidelines for Verification and Enrolment of Prospective Retirees

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) of Nigeria has issued new guidelines for the verification and enrolment of prospective retirees from Federal Government Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). These guidelines detail the processes for data upload, retiree registration, documentation, and verification by Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs).

PenCom Nigeria Pension Fund Report - January 2026

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has published its unaudited report on the pension funds industry portfolio for January 2026. The report details the asset classes and their values across various pension funds, including existing schemes, retirees, and CPFA funds.

PenCom: Revised Documentation for Data Recapture Exercise

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular revising documentation requirements for RSA holders participating in the data recapture exercise. This update simplifies the process for active contributors, retirees, and those with name or date of birth changes, effective immediately.

PenCom Circular on Pension Rate Review for Federal Agencies

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular directing all Federal Government Self-funded Agencies to review and implement pension rate increases for eligible retirees. This action aligns with Section 173(3) of the Nigerian Constitution and the Pension Reform Act 2014, following previous government-wide pension adjustments.

PenCom Approves Fees for Pension Funds and Agents

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular approving new fee structures for the Foreign Currency Pension Contributions Fund (Fund VII), Personal Pension Plan Fund (Fund V), and a compensation framework for Accredited Pension Agents (APAs). The circular details specific fee rates, conditions for charging fees, and performance-based compensation for agents, effective immediately.

PenCom Circular on Personal Pension Plan Contribution Categorisation

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular directing Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to distinctly categorise contributions under the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). PFAs must now differentiate between 'Self-Contributions' and 'Employer-Remitted Contributions' in all reporting and statements, effective immediately.

Blue Diamond Asset Management Trademark Publication

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'Blue Diamond Asset Management' for opposition. The application covers a range of financial services, including investment advice, asset management, and wealth management.

TFC TFC Trademark Registration

The USPTO has registered the trademark "TFC TFC" (TM86973727) for services related to real estate brokerage, management, and rental. The trademark was registered on March 22, 2026, with a filing date of April 13, 2016.

MB ENERGY Trademark Publication for Opposition

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'MB ENERGY' for opposition, with a publication date of March 22, 2026. This trademark application covers a range of goods and services related to energy products, including fuel dispensing pumps, gas appliances, and energy consultancy services.

USPTO Trademark Publication: MB ENERGY

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'MB ENERGY' for opposition. The application covers a wide range of goods and services related to energy, including fuel dispensing equipment, gas appliances, and energy consulting services.

CSSF Appoints Davy Reinard as Director Resolution

The CSSF announced the appointment of Davy Reinard as Director Resolution, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Reinard will preside over the Resolution Board, overseeing the CSSF's resolution authority functions in Luxembourg. His background includes extensive experience in prudential supervision and risk management.

Speech on Financial Stability, Regulation, and Economic Research

The Bank of Italy, in a speech at a conference on financial stability, highlighted key questions regarding deposit dynamics, unrealized losses, non-bank intermediation, and digitalization's impact on financial stability. The speech emphasized the need for economic research to adapt to the evolving financial system and inform policy choices.

Ukraine Sanctions Update: 7 Individuals Removed

The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has updated sanctions related to the situation in Ukraine. Seven individuals have been removed from Annex 8 of the relevant ordinance, with the changes taking effect on March 20, 2026.

PCAOB Announces 2026 Forums for Small Business and Broker-Dealer Auditors

The PCAOB announced a series of in-person forums scheduled for 2026, aimed at auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers. These events will provide information and resources on audit quality and regulatory developments, fostering dialogue between auditors and the PCAOB.

HKMA Alerts Public to Bank Scams and Fraudulent Websites

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to fraudulent websites and scams reported by several banks. The alert lists specific banks and the types of scams, including phishing and fake login screens, and reminds the public about secure banking practices.

PBOC to Issue Renminbi Bills via HKMA

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) will issue Renminbi Bills through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) Central Moneymarkets Unit. The HKMA has published the tender notice and related information for this issuance.

CSBS Warns of Phishing Campaign Impersonating NMLS

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has issued a warning regarding a phishing campaign impersonating the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). The campaign uses fraudulent websites and emails to capture user credentials. Regulated entities are advised to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.

Simon Halabo License Revoked by Director's Order

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has revoked the insurance license of Simon Halabo via a Director's Order. The revocation is based on the respondent's admission of obtaining a license through misrepresentation or fraud and engaging in dishonest practices.

Hayk Taksyan License Revoked for Fraud and Untrustworthiness

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has revoked the insurance license of Hayk Taksyan due to fraud and untrustworthiness. The order accepts a stipulation where Taksyan admitted to obtaining a license through misrepresentation and engaging in fraudulent practices.

EU Banking Sector Robust Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its Q4 2025 Risk Dashboard, indicating the EU banking sector remains robust with strong capital, liquidity, and asset quality despite geopolitical uncertainty. The report also includes the new CRR3/CRD6 dashboard, projecting capital metrics under future regulatory implementation.