Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency

Istanbul capital markets investigation expands

9 clusters · 159 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: TMSF takes control of five Turkish financial firms amid investigation

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing has intensified. Justice Minister Akin Gürlek announced that search, seizure, and ar

Turkish financial regulatory and support measures

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey implements new financial regulations for tradespeople and savings finance

Turkey has implemented several financial measures and regulatory changes aimed at supporting exporters, small business owners, and the savings finance sector. In early September, the government expanded Banking and Insu

Turkey corporate debt, FX exposure, and KKM phase-out

15 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey enforcement files reach 26.3 million amid rising debt

By late August 2026, Turkey’s economic distress manifested in the total evaporation of the Currency Protected Deposit (KKM) system. According to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), KKM account balances

Emlak Katılım applies to acquire Katılımevim and Birevim

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements new savings finance rules amid Katılımevim investigations

Emlak Katılım Tasarruf Finansman has advanced its strategy to expand in the alternative financing market by officially submitting applications to regulatory authorities to acquire Katılımevim, Birevim, and İktisat Katılı

Turkish bank promotion distribution and competition

7 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkish banks launch competitive loan and promotion campaigns

In Turkey, a legal disparity exists regarding bank salary promotions. Due to gaps in labor and obligation laws, public sector employees and retirees regularly receive these payments, while many private sector workers are

Turkish banking trends and TCMB interest rate hike

9 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Central Bank of Türkiye raises policy interest rate to 45 percent

Turkish financial institutions and business leaders continue to navigate shifting credit availability and interest rate environments. As of late September 2026, banks are actively competing for customers through diverse

Sanctions on Iranian financial institutions

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: UAE Central Bank bans Bank Melli Iran from transactions

Financial institutions linked to Iran are facing increased regulatory restrictions in the Middle East and neighboring regions. In Turkey, the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) revoked the operating licens

Turkey public sector spending, employment, and recruitment

8 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces public employment updates and research university funding increases

In September 2026, the Ministry of Family and Social Services opened the preference period for public employment under Social Services Law No. 2828. Eligible individuals, including those who grew up under state protectio

Tera Group and Pusula facing legal probe and arrests

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Tera Group to acquire Pusula Finans Holding amid legal investigations

The acquisition of Pusula Finans Holding by Tera Group has devolved into a massive legal investigation involving allegations of capital market manipulation, money laundering, and terrorism financing. The probe, led by th

Turkey credit‑card debt, fees, and household debt surge

21 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey's BDDK clarifies credit card limit and fee regulations

By mid-2026, Turkish household debt reached a record 6.5 trillion lira, with approximately 44.2 million people—roughly 51% of the adult population—owing money to banks. The debt composition has shifted significantly, wit

BursaKart student card update process

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: BursaKart introduces update process for older student cards

BURULAŞ has implemented a new regulation for students in Bursa regarding the use of older BursaKart designs. To resolve issues with visa and subscription processes on outdated card formats, students holding older Student

OTP Bank service disruptions and fraud warnings

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Turkish banks tighten credit card usage monitoring

OTP Bank in Hungary reported technical service disruptions affecting card transactions, mobile banking, and online transfers. The bank confirmed a technical error was causing purchase failures and noted that the issues w