Afghanistan Sanctions List Designations and Notices
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its guidance on Afghanistan sanctions. The latest update includes a sanctions notice dated March 11, 2026, detailing additions, delistings, revocations, variations, and corrections to the UK Sanctions List concerning Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Sanctions Statutory Guidance
The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its statutory guidance for the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Recent updates from December 2024 reflect new regulations aimed at improving intelligence gathering, enforcement powers, and clarifying legislation.
Russia Sanctions: Statutory Guidance
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its statutory guidance for the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The latest updates, as of March 12, 2026, incorporate significant changes to trade sanctions measures and licensing conditions, alongside technical amendments to improve intelligence gathering and enforcement powers.
Central African Republic Sanctions Guidance
The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance on the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The latest update on March 17, 2026, reflects changes made by the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and other recent amendments, aiming to improve clarity, usability, and enforcement capabilities.
Counter-Terrorism Sanctions Guidance
The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance on Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Recent updates clarify new director disqualification sanctions and immigration sanctions, and strengthen OFSI's intelligence gathering and enforcement powers.
Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 Guidance
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020. The latest update from March 2026 clarifies technical changes related to the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2024, aiming to improve intelligence gathering, enforcement powers, and licensing efficiency.
Counter-Terrorism International Sanctions Guidance
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance on Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) Regulations 2019. Recent updates clarify legislation, strengthen intelligence gathering, and enhance enforcement powers, with specific changes reflecting the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2024.
EBA Consults on Initial Margin Model Authorisation Products
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on draft Guidelines and Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for the authorisation of initial margin models for non-centrally cleared derivatives under EMIR 3. The consultations aim to ensure a harmonised and robust authorisation process across the EU.
EBA Issues Updated ITS Validation Rules for Supervisory Reporting
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued an updated list of validation rules for its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting. This revision includes deactivations, reactivations, and severity changes to existing rules, along with updates to the micro taxonomy and Data Point Model (DPM) validation scripts for release 4.0 onwards.
Ben Gully Appointed Basel Committee Secretary General
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision announced that Ben Gully, Deputy Superintendent at OSFI, will become its Secretary General in August 2026 for an initial three-year term. This appointment highlights OSFI's role in international financial regulation.
MAS issues Prohibition Orders against money launderers Wang Qiming, Liu Kai
MAS issues Prohibition Orders against money launderers Wang Qiming, Liu Kai
Hong Kong banks report fraudulent websites and scams
Hong Kong banks report fraudulent websites and scams
Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the results of the Exchange Fund Bills tenders held on March 17, 2026. The notice details the amounts allotted, average and highest accepted yields, and pro rata ratios for two separate bill issuances. It also outlines upcoming tender dates and amounts for the week of March 23, 2026.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a notice regarding a sanctions action. This action is detailed in the Federal Register and impacts entities subject to US sanctions regulations.
FDIC Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a notice regarding a Sunshine Act meeting. The meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026, and will be held with less than seven days' advance notice, as permitted under specific circumstances.
Federal Reserve Privacy Act System of Records Modification Proposed
The Federal Reserve System has proposed modifications to an existing system of records, BGFRS-14, concerning Federal Reserve Bank and Branch Directors. This notice is open for public comment until April 16, 2026, and the modifications will become effective on the same date unless public comments necessitate changes.
Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding the formations, acquisitions, and mergers of bank holding companies. This notice, published on March 17, 2026, provides information on these corporate activities within the banking sector.
Federal Reserve: Bank Control Notices and Share Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding change in bank control and acquisitions of shares of a bank or bank holding company. This notice provides information on regulatory filings and approvals related to these transactions.
Federal Reserve: Agency Information Collection Activities Approval
The Federal Reserve announced the approval of agency information collection activities under delegated authority. This notice, published on March 17, 2026, details the extension of an existing information collection for three years without revision.
Federal Reserve Proposes Extending Mortgage Loan Originator Registration
The Federal Reserve System has proposed extending the information collection activities related to mortgage loan originator registration. This notice requests public comment on the proposed extension, which is currently set to expire soon.
EU Council Media Advisory: General Affairs Council and Montenegro Accession Conference
The EU Council has issued a media advisory for a meeting of the General Affairs Council and an accession conference with Montenegro scheduled for March 17, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme, including press conferences and working lunches, for journalists attending the event in Brussels.
Media Advisory: EU Environment Council Meeting
The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for the Environment Council meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme, including discussions on CO2 emission standards, post-2030 decarbonisation efforts, and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy.
EU Council Adopts Conclusions on Countering Hybrid Threats
The Council of the EU has adopted conclusions on advancing the EU's capacity to counter hybrid threats, reaffirming its commitment to use all available tools to prevent, deter, and respond to hybrid campaigns. The conclusions specifically condemn Russia's persistent hybrid activities and outline a strategic approach to counter these threats.
EU Council Sanctions Nine Individuals for Bucha Massacre
The EU Council has sanctioned nine individuals for their role in the Bucha massacre, imposing asset freezes and travel bans. These measures are part of broader sanctions against Russia due to its war of aggression against Ukraine.
EU Sanctions Four Individuals for Russian Information Manipulation
The Council of the EU has sanctioned four individuals for their involvement in Russia's hybrid activities and foreign information manipulation. These individuals are now subject to asset freezes and travel bans within the EU.
EU Council Sanctions Three Entities and Two Individuals for Cyber-Attacks
The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions on three entities and two individuals for their involvement in malicious cyber-attacks targeting EU member states and partners. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans, expanding the EU's horizontal cyber sanctions regime.
EU Council Sanctions 16 Persons, 3 Entities for Iran Human Rights Violations
The Council of the EU has sanctioned an additional 16 individuals and three entities for serious human rights violations in Iran. These measures include asset freezes and travel bans, bringing the total number of sanctioned individuals to 263 and entities to 53.
EU Council Decision Supporting African Mine Action Capacities
The Council of the EU has adopted a decision to support African capacities for mine action with a €3 million budget over 36 months. This initiative aims to strengthen national mine-action programs in several African countries, contributing to a mine-free continent.