BOK
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Base Rate raised to 3.00 percent as growth and housing risks rise
The Bank of Korea raised its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 3.00 percent in a 6-1 vote.
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EBA
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Budget discharge approved as unfunded regulatory mandates mount
European Parliament lawmakers granted discharge to the European Banking Authority for the 2024 financial year on August 17, 2026.
FCA
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Young investors trust AI over traditional media, FCA finds
A survey by the Financial Conduct Authority found that 56 percent of young UK investors trust artificial intelligence tools for investing advice.
BOK
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AI chip demand lifts Korea 2026 growth forecast to 3.3 percent
The Bank of Korea raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast by 0.7 percentage points to 3.3 percent, driven by a broadening semiconductor boom.
RBA
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Payments board pressures ASX on governance and warns on A2A delays
The Reserve Bank of Australia Payments System Board endorsed its annual ASX clearing assessment while warning of ongoing governance challenges.
BOK
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CBR
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Tighter capital and quorum rules proposed to protect bondholders
The Bank of Russia has published a consultation paper proposing stricter eligibility requirements for bondholder representatives and flexible quorum thresholds for bondholder meetings.
CBR
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Zabotkin to present draft 2027–2029 monetary policy guidelines
Bank of Russia Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin will present the draft Monetary Policy Guidelines for 2027–2029 at a press conference on August 31, 2026.
SARB
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South Africa issues first circulation coins featuring women
The South African Reserve Bank has issued two commemorative R2 coins celebrating Charlotte Maxeke and the 1956 Women’s March.
EBA
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Operational risk rules set €750 million threshold for EU banks
European banks face harmonised operational risk management standards under draft technical standards open for consultation until December 31, 2026.
SARB
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ZARONIA references 90 percent of cross-currency swap pricing
The South African Foreign Exchange Committee reported orderly domestic market conditions despite Middle East tensions and noted that 90 percent of cross-currency swap pricing now references ZARONIA, according to proceedings from its 18 June 2026 meeting.
HKMA
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Banks prepare financing models for Northern Metropolis projects
The Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce convened on August 26, 2026, to establish bank financing frameworks for major development projects.