Bank Rate maintained at 3.75 percent amid split vote
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7–2 to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75 percent.
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has mandated increased disclosure requirements for issuers of digital financial assets (DFAs).
Five U.S. financial regulators, including the Federal Reserve Board, have jointly proposed a rule requiring payment stablecoin issuers to establish customer identification programs.
The Bank of Spain's Business Activity Survey (EBAE) indicates a recovery in Spanish business activity during Q2 2026, with increased turnover, employment, and investment.
The Bank of Russia is considering a platform for commercial smart contracts (PCSC) within its digital ruble infrastructure.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7–2 to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75 percent.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported a 7.0 percent increase in credit card circulation, reaching 29.18 million by the end of Q1 2026.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its 2025 reports on market and credit risk benchmarking.
The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the license of Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank Ltd. of Gokak, Karnataka, effective June 18, 2026.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have launched a joint pilot project to explore a new digital payment solution for after-hours trading in the derivatives market.
Norges Bank's Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 4.25 percent at its June 17 meeting.
The Swedish Financial Stability Council met on June 8, 2026, to discuss the general stability situation and future measures to strengthen financial stability.