ESMA says investor optimism masks EU market vulnerabilities
The regulator warns that elevated technology valuations and geopolitical strain could leave markets exposed to a sudden correction.
European Securities and Markets Authority
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EU supervisors flag external dependencies, cyber and private-credit risks
The ESAs cite non-EU infrastructure reliance, AI-linked cyber threats and private-credit opacity as vulnerabilities.
European Banking Authority
Fed finalises changes to bank stress-test transparency
Two final rules change disclosure and reduce volatility in stress-test capital requirements; the Board also seeks comment on fee-income modelling.
Federal Reserve Board
Fed seeks comment on rules for supervised payment-stablecoin issuers
Proposals cover reserve backing, capital, risk management, custody and the application process under the GENIUS Act.
Federal Reserve Board
HKMA sets Hong Kong base rate at 4.25%
The authority set the Base Rate 25 basis points higher with immediate effect, following the US Federal Reserve’s adjustment and under Hong Kong’s preset formula.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority via Government of the Hong Kong SAR
Indonesia’s banks report 23.70% capital adequacy ratio for June
Bank Indonesia’s mid-2026 financial stability review reported strong banking capital and low non-performing loans, while projecting 8–12% credit growth for 2026.
Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia raises targeted liquidity incentive to 6%
The central bank increased its Macroprudential Liquidity Incentive from 5.5% to 6.0% from September, steering bank liquidity toward priority-sector lending.
Bank Indonesia
MAS assigns S$1.45 billion to five managers under Singapore equities programme
The new placements bring the Equity Market Development Programme’s allocation to S$5.4 billion; MAS also committed S$20 million to a market-making grant.
Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS proposes governance changes for Singapore banks and insurers
A consultation would tighten board-independence and approval rules for higher-impact institutions while removing some approvals for lower-impact firms.
Monetary Authority of Singapore
OSFI says tokenised deposits retain the legal nature of deposits
Canada’s regulator says the technology alone does not change the legal treatment of a deposit at a financial institution.
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
OSFI finalises 2027 capital rules for federally regulated banks
The revisions target credit, securitisation and market risk and take effect in November 2026 or January 2027, depending on fiscal year.
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
OSFI revises Canadian bank capital treatment for crypto exposures
Final 2027 guidance recognises certain cross-exchange hedges and excludes client-clearing exposures from a Group 2 limit.
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
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