FCA
FCA selects four firms for stablecoin regulatory sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority has selected four companies to test their stablecoin services within its Regulatory Sandbox program.
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BBK
ECB Governing Council approves Boris Vujčić as next Vice-President
The European Central Bank's Governing Council has raised no objections to the proposed candidate Boris Vujčić for the position of Vice-President.
BIS
Banking supervisors address repo market risks and cryptoasset rules
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision met virtually on February 24-25, 2026, to discuss vulnerabilities in government bond-backed repo markets and review its prudential standard for cryptoasset exposures.
ECB
Boris Vujčić approved as next ECB Vice-President
The European Central Bank's Governing Council has approved Boris Vujčić as the proposed candidate for its next Vice-President.
EBA
Work on legacy capital instruments monitoring concluded
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has concluded its dedicated work on monitoring legacy capital instruments.
FCA
FCA proposes action to enhance credit file completeness
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing new rules to ensure lenders have access to more comprehensive credit information.
BOE
Updates to UK Solvency II own funds classification framework
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.
EBA
EBA and ESMA propose new suitability rules for bank management
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.
RBNZ
New Zealand opens consultation on local cash access
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has opened a public consultation on proposed standards for cash services.
FED
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.
CBI
CBI report: Ireland's cash access largely compliant, some gaps
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.