The European Banking Authority (EBA) will commence central validation of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Standard Initial Margin Model (ISDA SIMM) on 1 March 2026. This new function ensures consistent supervisory oversight of initial margin models across the EU.
The Deutsche Bundesbank and the European Commission, alongside 19 national central banks and the ECB, have launched Phase III of an EU-funded programme.
Chiara Scotti, Deputy Governor of Banca d'Italia, delivered the opening address today in Rome for Phase III of an EU-funded program.
Euro area money supply (M3) growth accelerated to 3.3 percent in January 2026, up from 2.8 percent in December.
The Bank of England's Court of Directors reviewed the successful RTGS Renewal Programme and approved the Monetary Policy Transformation Programme.
The Bank of England has released previously redacted minutes from its Court meetings in 2023. These minutes reveal discussions on internal culture, major technology projects, and financial management.
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook 2026, detailing its assessment of the financial sector's risk landscape.
The European Central Bank reported a loss of €1,254 million for 2025, a significant reduction from the €7,944 million loss in 2024, primarily due to lower net interest expense.
The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) has updated its harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements to enhance cross-border payments.
A Bank of Japan working paper analyzes how supply constraints affect Japan's inflation dynamics.
A new ECB working paper reveals that accommodative monetary policies by the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank increase risk-taking in bond funds' portfolios.
Banco de México Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja discussed the economic and inflation outlook, credit trends, and regulatory initiatives at an ABM Associates Committee dinner on February 25, 2026. She also urged banks to facilitate the adoption of simple and standardized digital payment methods.
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Takata Hajime delivered a speech on economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in Japan.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman testified before the U.S. Senate on February 26, 2026, outlining the central bank's supervisory and regulatory activities.
Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen stated that the Swedish economy is in a good position with a cyclical recovery underway and inflation close to target.
The Bank of Japan reported that the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rose 2.6 percent year-on-year in January 2026. This marks a preliminary increase for all items.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the results of its Exchange Fund Notes tender on 20 February 2026. HK$1,200 million of 2-year notes were allotted at an average yield of 2.10 percent.
Italy's current account recorded a surplus of €27.4 billion in 2025, equivalent to 1.2 percent of GDP, an increase from the previous year.
The Banco de España proposes a novel machine learning methodology to measure labor market attachment for the non-working population in Spain.
Rising tariffs are placing European companies under strain, threatening business dynamism and long-term economic growth.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched new Regulatory Priorities reports, replacing over 40 previous portfolio letters.
New research from the European Central Bank reveals that climate-related disasters can significantly increase sovereign bond yields.