Warning About Fraudulent Website Impersonating Licensed Firm

QFCRA has issued an investor warning about fraudulent website snbinvests.com, which falsely represents itself as the official website of SnB Investments LLC(IC), a legitimate Investment Club licensed in the Qatar Financial Centre. The fraudulent website advertises financial services including corporate finance, asset finance, project finance, personal finance, home finance, and car finance despite having no connection to the licensed firm, the QFC, or Qatar.

QFCRA Amends Representative Office and Wholesale Advisory Rules

The QFC Regulatory Authority issued amendments to the Representative Office Rules 2020 and Investment Management and Advisory Rules 2014, effective 1 May 2026. The REPO amendments strengthen the authorization framework for representative offices, while INMA amendments introduce a regulatory framework for authorized firms conducting advisory business for wholesale customers. The changes are set out in two rule instruments: REPO and Miscellaneous Amendments Rules 2026 and INMA (Wholesale Advisory Firms) Amendments Rules 2026.

QFCRA Launches New Brand Identity and Refreshed Logo

QFCRA announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity, including a new logo aligned with the updated visual identity of the Qatar Financial Centre. The brand update reflects QFCRA's continued evolution and its commitment to reinforcing a unified and cohesive identity within the QFC ecosystem.

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.

Official Foreign Reserves - March 2026

The Bank of Korea published official foreign reserves data for March 2026, reporting total international reserves of 848 billion USD. This is a routine monthly statistical release providing updated reserve figures to the public and market participants. The release includes attached files with detailed reserve composition data.

Monetary Stabilization Bond Issuance Competitive Bidding Notice

The Bank of Korea published a Monetary Stabilization Bond (MSB) issuance notice (DC026-0707-0910) for competitive bidding scheduled on April 3, 2026. The notice, referencing document number 471, pertains to open market operations conducted by the Bank's Market Operations Team. Bidders are directed to the attached files in HWP and PDF formats for complete auction terms and conditions.

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.

Oklahoma HB3323 bill passes, exempts records from notarization

Oklahoma HB3323 bill passes, exempts records from notarization