DKNB
Online registration opens for invalid banknotes deadline
Danmarks Nationalbank has opened online registration for invalid banknotes to ensure all claims are processed before the May 31 deadline.
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ECB
ECB sees persistent inflation from energy shock
The European Central Bank's Governing Council discussed persistent inflationary pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict at its April 2026 monetary policy meeting.
FCA
Firms improve sanctions controls, gaps remain
The Financial Conduct Authority warns that while financial firms have improved their sanctions controls, significant gaps persist.
BDE
Bank of Finland goes live with MAPS treasury system
On April 20, 2026, the Bank of Finland (BoF) started using MAPS (Market Activities Processing System) to support its treasury and financial market operations.
BOE
PRA updates Pillar 2A capital rules, sets 2027 implementation
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its final policy for the first phase of the Pillar 2A review, updating methodologies and guidance for bank capital requirements.
RBNZ
New prudential levy: RBNZ seeks industry input
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched a consultation on a new prudential levy, announced as part of the Government's Budget 2026.
RBNZ
Co-operative Bank faces $1.425 million AML/CFT penalty
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has filed civil proceedings against The Co-operative Bank for three breaches of anti-money laundering requirements.
BOC
Tokenization for cross-border payments: Canada joins BIS project
The Bank of Canada announced today it is joining the Bank for International Settlements' Project Agorá, an initiative exploring how tokenization could improve wholesale cross-border payments.
BIS
Tokenisation improves cross-border payments, Agorá moves to real-value tests
Project Agorá, a public-private collaboration led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has demonstrated how tokenisation can address long-standing inefficiencies in wholesale cross-border payments.
DKNB
Symposium explores risk capital for European innovation
Danmarks Nationalbank hosts a high-level symposium on risk capital on May 21, 2026.
CBI
CBI Financial Stability Review: capital buffer held at 1.5%
The Central Bank of Ireland's latest Financial Stability Review warns that global risks to the Irish financial system have intensified.