Chair Powell Accepts Public Integrity Award
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell accepted the Paul A. Volcker Public Integrity Award at the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference. In his remarks, Powell reflected on Paul Volcker's legacy of integrity and independence in public service, particularly during his tenure at the Federal Reserve.
OFAC Iran-Related General License U for Crude Oil Sales
OFAC has issued Iran-related General License U, authorizing the delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Iranian-origin loaded on vessels as of March 20, 2026. This license provides specific exceptions to sanctions for certain oil-related transactions.
Federal Reserve: Change in Bank Control Notices and Acquisitions of Shares
The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding change in bank control applications and acquisitions of shares of banks or bank holding companies. The notice lists specific applications received and provides instructions for public comment, with a deadline of April 7, 2026.
Federal Reserve Notice: Bank Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding the formation of, acquisitions by, and mergers of bank holding companies. This notice provides information on these corporate actions within the banking sector.
OCC Meeting Summary with French Government Representatives
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published a summary of a meeting held with representatives from the French government. The meeting focused on banking supervision and regulatory cooperation between the two nations. This notice serves as an informational update on international engagement.
OCC Meeting Summary with American Share Insurance
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published a meeting summary detailing discussions with American Share Insurance. This notice provides an overview of the topics covered during the meeting.
Comptroller of the Currency: Revolut Bank Application
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has received an application from Revolut Bank. The public comment period for this application closes on April 9th. This action signifies a new bank charter application review process.
FDIC Clarifies Deposit Insurance for U.S. Banks in Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau
The FDIC has issued a final rule clarifying deposit insurance coverage for branches of U.S. banks operating in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau. This rule aims to provide clarity on how deposit insurance applies to these specific international branches.
FDIC Sunshine Act Meetings Scheduled
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has published a notice regarding scheduled Sunshine Act meetings. The notice provides details on the time, date, place, and matters to be considered for upcoming meetings.
FDIC Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a notice regarding a meeting held on March 19, 2026, with less than seven days' advance notice. The meeting was held in the FDIC Board Room and was webcast to the public.
FDIC Rescinds Policy on Failed Bank Acquisition Qualifications
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has rescinded its Statement of Policy on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions. This action removes the previous policy guidance that outlined criteria for entities seeking to acquire banks in resolution.
OFAC Adds Persons to SDN List
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new persons to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. These individuals and entities are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them due to their support for HAMAS.
Securities Fraud Prosecution Hearing Fixed for Illegal Short Selling
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has fixed the first criminal prosecution hearing in the District Court against two defendants for securities fraud involving illegal short selling under section 300 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance. The case involves alleged fraudulent schemes in the shares of 28 Hong Kong-listed companies.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search functionality was unavailable on March 24. This notice is to inform users of the temporary system outage.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a notice indicating that the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search functionality is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links for alternative search options and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying users that the SAM.gov entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) search functionality was unavailable due to website maintenance. The notice provides links to alternative resources and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions)
The General Services Administration (GSA) provides access to entity exclusions and debarments through SAM.gov. The specific page for SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) was not found, indicating a potential broken link or page removal. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the help page for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions and Registrations Maintenance Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary impacts to SAM.gov's entity exclusions and registration functionalities due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links to search, the homepage, and help resources for users unable to access specific pages.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is experiencing an outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. This notice informs users that the page for debarments and suspensions cannot be accessed due to maintenance. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Help page for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that the SAM.gov entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) search function is unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice informs users of the temporary unavailability of this critical data.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Scheduled
The General Services Administration (GSA) announced scheduled maintenance for the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) system on March 24. The page containing this notice was not found, suggesting a potential issue with the SAM.gov website.
EU Statement on International Day for Racial Discrimination
The Council of the EU issued a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The statement reaffirms the EU's commitment to fighting racism through its Anti-Racism Action Plan and Strategy, and calls for the full implementation of international anti-discrimination conventions.
Weekly Schedule of President António Costa
The European Council has published the weekly schedule for President António Costa for the period of March 23-29, 2026. The schedule includes various meetings with international leaders and public appearances in Portugal, France, and Belgium.
EU Council and European Council Forward Look
The EU Council has published its forward look for upcoming meetings between March 23 and April 5, 2026. Key events include the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) at the WTO Ministerial Conference and discussions on fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture.
Money Market Operations Data
The Reserve Bank of India has published data on money market operations for March 18, 2026. The press release provides details on various money market instruments and rates.
RBI Auction of State Government Securities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an auction for State Government Securities totaling ₹55,688 Crore. The auction includes various tenors and amounts offered by multiple states, with specific re-issue details for Assam and Jharkhand.
RBI Overnight Variable Rate Repo Auction
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on March 23, 2026, to manage liquidity conditions. The auction will be for ₹1,00,000 crore with a tenor of one day.
RBI Approves Lalbaug Bank Amalgamation with Akhand Anand Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the voluntary amalgamation of Lalbaug Co-operative Bank Ltd. with Akhand Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd. The scheme of amalgamation will come into effect on March 23, 2026, with all branches of Lalbaug Bank becoming branches of Akhand Anand Bank.
RBI Fines HSBC ₹31.80 Lakh for Inoperative Account Non-Compliance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for non-compliance with directions on inoperative accounts. The bank failed to host a searchable database of unclaimed deposits and assign Unclaimed Deposits Reference Numbers (UDRN) to certain deposits transferred to the DEA Fund.
Auction of Treasury Bills Announced
The Reserve Bank of India has announced an auction for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills totaling ₹35,000 crore. The auction is scheduled for March 25, 2026, with settlement on March 27, 2026. Eligible participants include various institutions and retail investors.
RBI: Interest Rate for Floating Rate Bond 2033
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the interest rate for the Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (FRB 2033) for the period March 22, 2026, to September 21, 2026, will be 6.75 percent per annum. This rate is determined by a base rate equivalent to the average yield of 182-day T-Bills plus a fixed spread of 1.22 percent.
RBI Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement Extract
The Reserve Bank of India has published an extract from its Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement for March 2026. This document provides statistical data related to the Indian economy and financial markets.
RBI Central Board Meeting Approves Budget and Strategy
The Reserve Bank of India's Central Board held its 622nd meeting, approving the bank's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year and its Medium Term Strategy Framework (Utkarsh 3.0) for 2026-29. The meeting also involved an assessment of the global and domestic economic scenarios.
Money Market Operations Data for March 19, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations for March 19, 2026. This notice provides specific figures related to market liquidity and interest rates for the specified date.
RBI Variable Rate Repo Auction Results
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the results of its 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction held on March 20, 2026. The auction had a notified amount of ₹75,000 crore, with ₹25,101 crore ultimately allotted.
OFAC Sanctions List Update: Counter Terrorism, Narcotics, Russia Designations Removals
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, adding several individuals under counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and Russia-related designations. These designations impose restrictions on the listed individuals and entities.