SNB
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New TBTF rules mandate collateral prep for bank liquidity access
The Swiss Federal Council proposed measures to strengthen too-big-to-fail regulations following the Credit Suisse crisis.
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Eleven crypto providers secure EU licenses under MiCA framework
The Czech National Bank has authorised 11 crypto-asset service providers following the end of the MiCA transitional period on 1 July 2026.
CNB
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New AI Division created to accelerate technology deployment
The Czech National Bank decided on 30 July 2026 to establish a dedicated AI Division within its Information Systems Department.
CNB
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Bank capital ratio holds at 18.4 percent under adverse stress test
The Czech National Bank confirmed that the domestic banking sector remains highly resilient to severe economic downturns.
CNB
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Key repo rate held at 3.75 percent
The Czech National Bank has kept its primary interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting on August 6, 2026.
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HKMA
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HK$1.2 billion Exchange Fund Note tender opens August 21
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will hold a tender for HK$1.2 billion in two-year Exchange Fund Notes on August 21, 2026, for settlement on August 24. The issue carries a 3.00 percent coupon to roll over maturing debt.
SSM
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Updated legal framework consolidates ECB banking supervision rules
The European Central Bank has published the August 2026 digital compilation of the legal framework for banking supervision.
CBR
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Monetary conditions stay tight after rate cut to 14 percent
The Bank of Russia lowered its key rate by 25 basis points to 14.00 percent in July 2026, while overall monetary conditions remained tight.
BDI
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Technical cooperation reaches 750 experts from 61 central banks
Banca d'Italia hosted 49 technical cooperation initiatives in the first half of 2026, engaging over 750 experts from 61 central banks.
BCB
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Selic rate cut to 14.00 percent despite unanchored inflation
The Central Bank of Brazil cut its benchmark Selic rate to 14.00 percent in a unanimous decision at its August meeting.
CBR
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Joint cybersecurity and FINOPOLIS forum scheduled for February 2027
The Bank of Russia announced that the Cybersecurity in Finance Forum will merge with FINOPOLIS for a joint event in Yekaterinburg on 17–19 February 2027.