FSB Regional Consultative Group for the Commonwealth of Independent States meets in Astana

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for the Commonwealth of Independent States (RCG CIS) convened on 5-6 May 2026 in Astana, hosted by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBK). The meeting brought together senior officials from central banks, financial authorities, and regulatory bodies across the region to discuss key financial stability topics.

Co-chaired by Akylzhan Baimagambetov, Deputy Governor of the NBK, and Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, the meeting covered: global and regional financial vulnerabilities, the impact of strains in foreign exchange markets, resolution regimes and their implementation, as well as global stablecoins and crypto-assets. Members also reflected on the FSB's 2026 work programme and discussed how regional perspectives can contribute to global financial stability efforts.