Cyber oversight and simpler rules lead 2027 supervisory agenda
On October 13, 2026, the European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority set their joint 2027 priorities.
Applications for the Hong Kong Academy of Finance’s 2027 Financial Leaders Programme open on October 15, 2026, and close on December 4. The part-time programme targets senior financial executives approximately one to two levels below CEO.
Minutes published October 13, 2026, show the Federal Reserve held its primary credit rate at 3.75 percent on August 17 and September 9. On September 16, it approved a rise to 4.0 percent, effective September 17.
Three individuals were arrested on October 13, 2026, in a joint Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and National Crime Agency (NCA) operation targeting suspected insider dealing and money laundering.
Residents aged 18 and older have a R2 million annual discretionary allowance under the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) dealer manual.
On October 13, 2026, the European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority set their joint 2027 priorities.
Sweden's parliament elected 11 regular members and 11 deputies to the Riksbank's General Council on October 13, 2026, for the 2026–2030 term.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) accepted its full notified ₹25,000 crore in the October 13, 2026 open market sale auction.
Four Bank of Italy research fellowships in Rome offer €5,500 a month before tax for economists holding or completing a doctorate.
Kerry Nelson and Jacqueline Stephens pleaded guilty at Portsmouth Crown Court on October 12, 2026, after four clients lost £2 million.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on October 13, 2026 that the Upper Tribunal will hear challenges to its motor finance compensation scheme on February 16–26, 2027.
Australia, Japan, Korea and Switzerland received compliant ratings in Basel Committee on Banking Supervision assessments published on October 13, 2026.