CBR
New law obliges banks to reimburse cyberfraud victims
The Bank of Russia has detailed new legislative measures, effective 2027, to combat cyberfraud.
Press Release
CBR
Russian banks face higher capital requirements by 2030
The Bank of Russia proposes to raise minimum capital requirements for banks with a universal licence from ₽1 billion to ₽3 billion and for those with a basic licence from ₽0.3 billion to ₽1 billion.
BBK
German bank branches decline 6 percent; institutions consolidate
The consolidation in the German banking sector continued in 2025, with the total number of credit institutions decreasing by 39 to 1,329. Domestic branches also declined by 6 percent to 16,799, driven by digitalization and cost pressure.
PBOC
PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng meets 8 central bank governors
People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met with eight central bank governors and deputy governors from nine countries.
PBOC
Central banks discuss global financial uncertainty in Shanghai
The People's Bank of China and the Bank for International Settlements co-hosted a high-level symposium in Shanghai on June 10, 2026.
RBI
RBI finalizes bank lending rules for REITs, InvITs
The Reserve Bank of India has issued final amendment directions permitting commercial banks to extend finance to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
HKMA
HKMA showcases tokenisation for corporate treasury efficiency
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) hosted a seminar on tokenisation, showcasing its potential for corporate treasury operations.
CBR
Retail investors actively buy corporate bonds in May
In May, individuals purchased ₽94.3 billion in corporate bonds, surpassing demand for OFZ and shares.
CBR
Mikhail Mamuta appointed Bank of Russia Deputy Governor
Mikhail Mamuta has been appointed Bank of Russia Deputy Governor, effective June 10, 2026.
RIKSBANK
Banknote redemption fee rises to SEK 300
The Riksbank will increase the administration fee for redeeming invalid banknotes from SEK 200 to SEK 300 per application.
FSB
FSB proposes AI sound practices for financial sector
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published a consultation report outlining sound practices for responsible AI adoption by financial institutions.