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Febraban SEC 2026 is a key financial security congress in March focusing on fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and collaboration among banks, regulators, and experts.

Febraban detected a possible coordinated social media campaign questioning the Central Bank's liquidation of Banco Master, involving mostly non-financial influencers and entertainment pages.

Febraban detected a suspicious surge of social media posts by influencers questioning the Central Bank's liquidation of Banco Master, suggesting a possible coordinated attack.

Banks will be closed for in-person service on January 7, 2026, in cities where FEBRABAN recognizes a municipal holiday, but electronic services remain available.

Economist warns that Brazil risks repeating financial fraud cases like Banco Master without stronger regulation and accountability in audits and ratings.

Febraban identified an unusual surge in social media posts about its role in Banco Master's liquidation amid investigations of financial fraud.

Coordinated social media attacks linked to Banco Master liquidation caused high engagement against Brazil's Central Bank and Febraban, but impact on public perception remains unclear.

Febraban identified a possible coordinated social media attack during Banco Master's liquidation news and reaffirmed support for the Central Bank's authority to maintain financial stability.

Febraban is probing a spike in social media posts for a possible coordinated attack amid Banco Master's liquidation news, while supporting the Central Bank's authority to maintain financial stability.

Febraban identified a suspicious surge in social media posts possibly coordinated to discredit the Central Bank amid Banco Master's liquidation controversy.

Febraban identified a possible coordinated social media attack during Banco Master's liquidation news and defended the Central Bank's authority to maintain financial stability.

The Brazilian financial system's diversification has led to unequal labor conditions and regulatory challenges among traditional banks, fintechs, and other institutions.

Febraban identified an unusual surge in social media posts criticizing its role and the Central Bank's handling of the Master bank liquidation, possibly coordinated and involving influencer campaigns.

Financial sector entities defend the Central Bank's independent role amid political pressure over Banco Master's liquidation case.

Febraban and financial entities reaffirm trust in the Brazilian Central Bank's technical independence amid judicial scrutiny over Banco Master's liquidation.

Credit delinquency is expected to rise slightly in 2026 amid a gradual slowdown in credit growth, driven by government programs and increased consumer credit risk.

Brazilian banks resume normal operations on January 2, with Febraban advising on payment deadlines for bills and taxes due during the holiday period.

Banks lobby for the Central Bank to keep high interest rates, slowing credit growth and economic expansion while profiting from public debt interest.

In December 2025, banks applied a record number of sanctions against correspondents for payroll loan irregularities under FEBRABAN's Autorregulação do Consignado program.

Banks forecast a gradual slowdown in credit growth in 2026, driven by directed credit to businesses and expect the Selic rate to start falling only in March 2026.