International

WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme Applications Open for 2026

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has opened applications for its 2026 Young Trade Leaders Programme. This initiative aims to engage young individuals interested in international trade, offering them training and networking opportunities.

Global FX Derivatives Market Overview: Size, Structure and Uses

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published an overview of the global FX derivatives market, reporting $6.6 trillion in average daily turnover as of April 2025. The report highlights growth in forwards and options and details the market's structure, uses, and geographic concentration.

BIS Appoints Hélène Rey as Economic Adviser and Department Head

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced the appointment of Hélène Rey as its new Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department. Ms Rey will serve a five-year term starting September 2026, succeeding Hyun Song Shin.

NJ Scrap Tire Act Privacy Concerns

New Jersey's Scrap Tire Act, effective January 20, 2026, mandates electronic tracking of scrap tires, potentially conflicting with existing privacy laws. Businesses face criminal liability if tracking violates employee privacy statutes, creating a compliance paradox.

Security Council Sanctions Committee Update

The UN Security Council Sanctions Committee provided an update on its sanctions list on March 10, 2026. This notice details amendments and additions to the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under Resolution 1988.

Security Council Removes Entry from Sanctions List

The UN Security Council's 1518 Sanctions Committee has removed one entry from its sanctions list. This action follows a review of listed individuals or entities subject to sanctions measures.

2026 Healthcare Trends: AI, Medical Device Cybersecurity, Digital Therapeutics

The IEEE Standards Association has identified key healthcare and life sciences trends for 2026, focusing on AI-driven health delivery, medical device cybersecurity, and digital therapeutics. The notice highlights opportunities and challenges associated with these evolving technologies.

IEEE Medical Device Registry Enhances Healthcare Cybersecurity

The IEEE Standards Association has launched the IEEE Medical Device Registry, a public database of medical devices that have successfully completed cybersecurity certification under the IEEE 2621 framework. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and trust in healthcare by providing verifiable information on device cybersecurity performance.

AI, 5G, Cybersecurity, and Data Interoperability in Connectivity

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) published a blog post discussing the future of connectivity, focusing on the integration of AI, 5G, cybersecurity, and data interoperability into intelligent infrastructure. The post highlights the evolving trends and the importance of consensus-based standards in shaping these advancements.

WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization Eightieth Report

The World Health Organization has published the eightieth report of its Expert Committee on Biological Standardization. This report details the proceedings and recommendations from the committee's meeting held in October 2024, focusing on the norms and standards for biological products.