Discount and federal funds rates maintained at existing levels
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee both decided to maintain key interest rates at their January 20 and 28 meetings.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing new rules to ensure lenders have access to more comprehensive credit information.
The Bank of England has issued guidelines on the classification of own-fund items under UK Solvency II. The document provides guidance on applying lists of own-fund items and features determining their tier classification, including procedures for supervisory approval.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have launched a consultation on revised guidelines for assessing the suitability of management body members and key function holders in banks and investment firms.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has opened a public consultation on proposed standards for cash services.
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee both decided to maintain key interest rates at their January 20 and 28 meetings.
The Central Bank of Ireland has published its first quarterly Access to Cash report, revealing that the country's cash infrastructure largely meets national criteria.
The Federal Reserve Board is inviting public comment on a proposed rule that would codify the removal of reputation risk from its supervisory programs.
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has launched a resilience programme to enhance its preparedness for geopolitical incidents.
The Banco de España has launched a new centralized information point on its website.
The Bank of England has decided to extend CHAPS settlement hours, moving the start of settlement from 06:00 to 01:30. This early morning extension (EME) is planned for September 2027 and aims to align UK settlement with international markets.
The Single Resolution Board (SRB) will host a technical meeting on March 3, 2026, to clarify its Operational Guidance on Business Reorganisation Plan Analysis Reports (BRP AR).