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MSB Buyback Auction Notice - Competitive Bidding

The Bank of Korea announced a competitive bidding auction for buybacks of Monetary Stabilization Bonds (MSBs) scheduled for April 2, 2026. This open market operation allows the central bank to manage domestic liquidity through bond repurchase activities. Financial institutions may participate in the electronic bidding process.

Bank of Korea Finalizes Benchmark Rate Reform Plan

On March 30, 2026, the Bank of Korea and the Financial Services Commission held the 6th Benchmark Rate and Short-Term Financial Market Consultation to finalize the benchmark rate reform plan. The reform shifts from CD-based rates to KOFR as the primary overnight risk-free benchmark rate. The plan establishes new methodology, governance, and publication standards for the reference rate with full implementation targeted for 2027.

Monetary Stabilization Bond Issuance Competitive Bidding Notice

The Bank of Korea announced a competitive bidding auction for Monetary Stabilization Bonds (MSB) scheduled for April 7, 2026. The notice provides details for electronic bidding participation in open market operations. Financial institutions and investors may participate in the auction through the specified competitive bidding process.

Huntleigh Advisors, Datatex Fair Fund Termination Order

The SEC issued an order terminating the Fair Fund established in the 2023 enforcement action against Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. and Datatex Investment Services, Inc. and authorizing the transfer of the remaining $23,040.17 to the U.S. Treasury. Huntleigh distributed 1,900 payments totaling $893,502 to harmed investors, with 1,834 successful disbursements totaling $870,461.83, achieving a 73.65% recovery rate for affected investors. The final accounting has been approved and the Fair Fund is now terminated.

SEC v. Jeffrey Higgins - Securities Fraud Misappropriation

The SEC charged former investment adviser Jeffrey Higgins with misappropriating more than $800,000 from twelve clients through a sham investment program between September 2017 and February 2024. Higgins allegedly used client funds to purchase securities at a transfer agent without discount, then used falsified documents to divert securities to his personal account. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions, disgorgement with prejudgment interest, and civil penalties.

NCUA Sunshine Act Meeting Notice - April 2026 Board Briefings

NCUA published a Sunshine Act meeting notice announcing an open board meeting on April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Alexandria, VA. The agenda includes four board briefings covering brokered and reciprocal deposits, the NCUA Deregulation Initiative, the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, and the 2026 Annual Performance Plan. The meeting is open to the public with access via the specified entrance.

German balance of payments, January 2026, €17.1B surplus

The Deutsche Bundesbank published Germany's balance of payments for January 2026, showing a current account surplus of €17.1 billion, slightly below the previous month. The goods trade surplus increased by €6.9 billion to €14.9 billion. Germany recorded net capital imports of €9.2 billion, reversing from net capital exports of €27.5 billion in December 2025.

Bundesbank Central Office Moving to New Frankfurt Location

The Deutsche Bundesbank's board has approved a decision to purchase a property in Frankfurt as its new headquarters, following a cost-effectiveness study comparing this option against renovating the current Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße location. The analysis found purchasing a property significantly more economical than continued operations at the existing site, with total investment costs estimated at 1.6 billion EUR versus 2.9 billion EUR for the current location through 2067.

German State Debt Rises €144bn to €2.8 Trillion in 2025

German state debt increased by €144 billion to €2.84 trillion in 2025, with the debt-to-GDP ratio rising from 62.2% to 63.5%. Federal debt (including extra budgets) grew by €107 billion, while states and municipalities added €19 billion and €25 billion respectively. Social security debt more than doubled from €3 billion to €7 billion.

SAMA licenses Wukad Solutions finance aggregation services

SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) has granted a license to Wukad Solutions to provide finance aggregation services in Saudi Arabia. This licensing action brings Wukad Solutions under SAMA's supervised entities as a permitted finance service provider. The license is listed in SAMA's official registry of licensed finance entities.

SAMA licenses two firms for open banking services

SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) has licensed two firms to provide open banking services in Saudi Arabia. This licensing action expands the ecosystem of authorized payment service providers operating in the country's open banking framework. The newly licensed entities join other permitted fintechs in SAMA's regulatory sandbox and licensed payment service providers.

SAMA Updates Payment Systems Oversight Framework

SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) has updated its Payment Systems Oversight Framework, replacing the previous version. The updated framework applies to all payment service providers operating in Saudi Arabia, including banks and non-bank payment institutions. Key changes include enhanced requirements for operational resilience, cybersecurity controls, and consumer protection standards in payment services.

SAMA Licenses Atyoun Payment Services Company

SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) announced the licensing of Atyoun Payment Services Company as an authorized payment service provider in Saudi Arabia. This grants the company official regulatory approval to operate within the Saudi payments sector under SAMA supervision. The announcement updates the public registry of licensed payment service providers in the Kingdom.

SAMA launches fintech open banking licensing under Vision 2030

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of a fintech open banking licensing framework under Vision 2030. The initiative establishes a regulatory pathway for fintech companies to obtain open banking licenses, expanding access to the Kingdom's financial services sector. Licensed entities will operate under SAMA's supervisory rulebook.

Global Fifth Round AML/CFT Mutual Evaluation Procedures

The APG has issued its Global Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Procedures, effective 17 March 2026, establishing the framework for conducting AML/CFT/CPF assessments of member jurisdictions based on FATF Standards. The document defines evaluation team composition, procedural steps, timelines, follow-up processes, and quality consistency mechanisms for the fifth evaluation round. Members will be assessed on technical compliance with FATF Recommendations and effectiveness of their AML/CFT systems using the FATF Methodology.

APG Global Fourth Round Transitional Follow-Up Procedures

The APG Plenary adopted Transitional Follow-Up Procedures in March 2026 to govern the follow-up reporting process for the Global Fourth Round mutual evaluations. The procedures establish monitoring mechanisms for member jurisdictions' compliance with FATF Standards, including regular follow-up, enhanced follow-up, and quality and consistency review processes. Members exit the process 24 months before their Global Fifth Round mutual evaluation commences.

APG 2024-2025 Annual Report on Regional AML/CFT Efforts

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) published its 2024-2025 Annual Report covering the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The report highlights the adoption of mutual evaluation reports for Niue and the Maldives, technical assistance coordination activities, and the APG Secretariat's relocation to new premises in Sydney. Japan's Co-Chair priorities for 2024-2026 focus on preparing members for the 5th round of FATF global mutual evaluations.

Egmont Group Participates in Fifth FATF Plenary, Advancing Cooperation and Training

The Egmont Group, representing Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) worldwide, participated in the FATF Fifth Plenary meeting held in Mexico from February 9-13, 2026. The event was opened by Mexico's Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, Mr. Édgar Amador Zamora, and chaired by FATF President Ms. Elisa de Anda Madrazo. The Plenary focused on advancing international cooperation and training initiatives among FIUs to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts globally.

Job Opportunity: Finance and Administrative Manager, Brussels

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units published a job opportunity for a Finance and Administrative Manager position based in Brussels, with an application deadline of April 12th. The Egmont Group is a global network of 182 FIUs that facilitates exchange of financial intelligence to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and related crimes.

RFP - Independent IT Security Audit for Egmont Group Secretariat

The Egmont Group Secretariat issued a Request for Proposals inviting qualified vendors to conduct an independent external security audit of its IT system. The audit will assess compliance with Egmont Group security, confidentiality, and access control requirements. The IT infrastructure is built on Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure platforms.

OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum 2026 | Paris

The Egmont Group, represented by Executive Secretary Jerome Beaumont, attended the 2026 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum in Paris. The forum provided an opportunity to highlight the role of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) and the Egmont Group's work in advancing anti-corruption and integrity efforts. The event covered FIU tools and practices for investigating laundering and related topics.

Strengthening Global Cooperation to Counter Fraud

The Egmont Group announced that its leadership participated in multiple panels at the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria. Egmont Group Chair Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz and Vice-Chair participated in high-level discussions reinforcing the role of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in combating fraud internationally. The summit brought together stakeholders to address fraud prevention and information sharing among FIUs worldwide.

Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

The Federal Reserve System published a notice announcing approvals of bank holding company formations, acquisitions, and mergers. The notice covers transactions including PBI Holdings, Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Citizens Bancshares Corporation and Central Valley Community Bancorp's merger with Davis Community Bancorp. This is a routine regulatory notification listing approved applications under the Bank Holding Company Act.

NCUA Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The National Credit Union Administration published a Sunshine Act meeting notice announcing a board meeting scheduled for April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The notice lists standard meeting information including time, place, status, and matters to be considered. This is a routine administrative disclosure required under the Government in the Sunshine Act for open meeting requirements.

Robert Humphrey sentenced 10 years probation for $412,500 investment fraud targeting seniors

Robert Humphrey sentenced 10 years probation for $412,500 investment fraud targeting seniors

Former Naples Man Sentenced for Role in Investment Scam

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation announced that Konstantinos Konstantinou was sentenced to four years in prison and 25 years probation for defrauding an elderly couple through a fake T-Bond investment scheme. Konstantinou must pay $707,395 in restitution. He was not registered as a securities dealer when he solicited the investment.

Orlando Man Arrested for Alleged Elder Investment Fraud Scheme

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation announced the arrest of Anthony Michael Hernandez on charges of organized fraud, exploitation of the elderly, unregistered securities sales, and bank fraud. Hernandez is accused of orchestrating a $1.6 million investment fraud scheme targeting more than 300 mostly elderly investors across 37 states. Bond was set at $1.95 million.

Florida SB 180 Securities Regulation

Florida Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Russell C. Weigel, III issued a statement on Governor DeSantis signing Florida Senate Bill 180 – Securities Regulation. The bill takes effect October 1, 2023, and eliminates issuer-dealer registration requirements and issuer escrow requirements, exempts advisers to private funds from registration, reduces a filing fee, and establishes continuing education requirements for associated persons of investment advisers and federal covered advisers.

OFR Warns Unlicensed Check Cashers, Issues Subpoenas in Operation CheckBox

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) conducted Operation CheckBox, a statewide sweep targeting convenience store retailers operating unlicensed self-service check-cashing machines. The OFR issued warning letters, subpoenas, and document requests to over a dozen unlicensed entities and began formal investigations of three related companies for potential violations of Chapter 560, Florida Statutes.

FPI Debt Investment Limits and Credit Default Swaps

The Reserve Bank of India has issued A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 setting FPI investment limits for FY 2026-27 (April 2026 to March 2027). The percentage limits for G-Secs (6%), SGSs (2%), and corporate bonds (15%) of outstanding stocks remain unchanged under the General Route. A key policy change requires all Voluntary Retention Route investments to now be subject to General Route limits. Total debt limits have been revised to ₹15,51,646 crore for the first half and ₹16,32,640 crore for the second half, with an additional ₹3,30,464 crore CDS limit.

Proposed Removal of Prescriptive Rule on Indirect Vehicle Loan Servicing

The NCUA Board published a proposed rule to remove prescriptive regulatory requirements governing third-party servicing of indirect vehicle loans currently codified at §§ 701.21(h) and 741.203(c). The existing rule limits indirect loans and participations purchased from any one servicer to 50% of a credit union's net worth (increasing to 100% after 30 months of experience). The proposal seeks comment on reducing regulatory burden and providing credit unions greater operational flexibility through a principles-based supervisory approach.

Real-Time Reconciliation and Kill Switches Required for Virtual Asset Exchanges

The Financial Services Commission of Korea met with five major virtual asset exchanges and DAXA on April 6, 2026, to announce enhanced requirements following inspections after Bithumb's erroneous payout incident. Inspections revealed inadequate ledger-to-wallet reconciliation (24-hour basis only), missing kill switches, and poor high-risk transaction controls. Exchanges must now implement real-time reconciliation every five minutes, automated kill switches for large-scale mismatches, and increase external verification from quarterly to monthly.

Second Amended Hurricane Debby Proclamation for Florida Financial Institutions

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a second amended proclamation extending hurricane regulatory relief provisions to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Hurricane Debby. The proclamation extends previously issued relief measures to ensure continued operation of financial services during the hurricane emergency.

Changes in Check Cashing Laws - HB 1185

FL OFR issued an industry alert notifying licensed check cashers of House Bill 1185, which creates new restrictions on cashing corporate checks under s. 560.309(11), F.S. The bill prohibits cashing corporate checks exceeding 200% of the payee's workers' compensation policy payroll amount and makes knowing and willful violations a third-degree felony. The law takes effect July 1, 2023.

Hurricane Milton Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions

The FDIC, Federal Reserve, Florida Office of Financial Regulation, NCUA, and OCC issued an interagency statement on October 15, 2024, providing supervisory relief for financial institutions affected by Hurricane Milton. The statement addresses lending flexibility, temporary facility operations, publishing requirements, and regulatory reporting. The agencies will not assess penalties against institutions taking reasonable and prudent steps to comply with reporting requirements.

Florida Financial Institution Tropical Cyclone Nine Proclamation

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. The advisory serves as advance notice to the regulated community to prepare for potential storm impacts. No specific compliance requirements or deadlines were established in this proclamation.

License Renewal Deadlines for OFR-Licensed Financial Services Entities

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation announces open license renewal periods for entities licensed under Chapters 494, 517, 559, and 560, Florida Statutes. Deadlines range from December 26, 2023 through January 3, 2024 depending on license type. Affected entities include FINRA member dealers, investment advisers, mortgage lenders/originators, collection agencies, and money services businesses.

Proclamation to Florida Financial Institutions Regarding Tropical Storm Milton

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (FL OFR) issued a proclamation on October 6, 2024, to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Tropical Storm Milton. The proclamation appears to be a standard emergency notification mechanism for the financial services sector during severe weather events. No specific compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are detailed in the notice.

Daily Money Market Operations Data

Reserve Bank of India published daily money market operations data for April 5, 2026, containing aggregate lending and borrowing statistics in the Indian money market. The report provides figures on various money market instruments including amounts and weighted average rates.

Overnight Money Market Operations Data

The Reserve Bank of India published its daily money market operations report dated April 6, 2026, showing data as of April 4, 2026. The overnight money market recorded transactions totaling ₹33,600 crore (₹33.6k crore) at a weighted average interest rate of 4.42%. This is a routine statistical release providing market participants with daily monetary operation data.

Money Market Operations Data Release

Reserve Bank of India released routine money market operations data as of April 3, 2026. The press release provides statistical information on money market operations including amounts in ₹ crore and interest rates. This is a regular operational data publication from RBI with no new regulatory requirements.

Money Market Operations Report

The Reserve Bank of India published money market operations data for April 2, 2026, showing total market volume of ₹6.4 trillion (₹6,400 billion) with overnight call money rates ranging from 4.77% to 5.80%. The report provides statistical data on interbank money market transactions for market participants and monetary policy analysis.

Extension of Sadbhav Nagrik Bank Directions

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the regulatory directions issued to Sadbhav Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh for a further period of three months. The extension runs from the close of business on April 07, 2026 to the close of business on July 07, 2026, subject to review. All other terms and conditions of the original directive remain unchanged.

Serbia Mutual Evaluation AML/CFT/CPF Measures Report

FATF published its 2025 Mutual Evaluation Report assessing Serbia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing/Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) framework. The report evaluates Serbia's compliance with FATF Recommendations and the effectiveness of its AML/CFT/CPF measures across 40 recommendations.

Countries Requiring Cooperation With International Boycott

The Treasury Department published an updated list of countries requiring or potentially requiring participation in international boycotts under IRC section 999(a)(3). Nine countries are listed: Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. U.S. persons with operations in these jurisdictions should report boycott participation on their tax returns.

Interest Rate on ICE Immigration Bonds Set at 3%

The Treasury Department has set the interest rate on immigration bonds at 3% per annum for the period April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. The rate applies to cash deposited to secure U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immigration bonds under 8 U.S.C. 1363(a) and 8 CFR 293.2.

Privacy of Consumer Financial Information OMB Review

The OCC published a notice requesting comment on the renewal of its information collection titled 'Privacy of Consumer Financial Information' (OMB Control No. 1557-0216). The collection is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act and has been submitted to OMB for review. Banks and other OCC-regulated institutions should monitor this renewal as it affects existing privacy reporting obligations.

State Government Securities Auction - ₹18,159 Crore

The Reserve Bank of India announced an auction of State Government Securities totaling ₹18,159 Crore (face value) to be conducted on April 7, 2026. Seven state governments—Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Telangana—will offer securities with tenors ranging from 5 to 31 years via yield and price auctions.

Weekly Statistical Supplement - State Loans and Reserves Data

The Reserve Bank of India published its Weekly Statistical Supplement containing updated data on state government loans at ₹22.3 thousand crore and foreign exchange reserves at $688 billion as of April 3, 2026. The bulletin provides aggregate statistical information without establishing new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations.

Bank Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers

The Federal Reserve System published a notice listing recent formations of bank holding companies and acquisitions/mergers approved or processed under the Bank Holding Company Act. This routine notice provides public awareness of ownership changes in the banking sector. No specific transactions, deadlines, or penalties are detailed in this notice.