Governor Barr Speech on Community Development Partnerships
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr delivered a speech on March 24, 2026, discussing the importance of public-private partnerships in community development. The speech highlighted the role of initiatives like the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in fostering economic growth and opportunity in underserved neighborhoods.
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Shenzhen Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting Held
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the inaugural Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Shenzhen Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting. The meeting focused on industry developments, supervisory work, and market trends, including AI in banking and cross-boundary insurance services.
HKMA Alerts Public to Bank Scams and Fraudulent Websites
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites and other scams targeting customers of several banks. The alert provides a list of affected banks and advises the public on how to protect themselves and report suspicious activity.
RMB Bills Tender Result
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the results of the People's Bank of China RMB Bills tender held on March 25, 2026. RMB 60 billion in six-month RMB Bills were issued at an average coupon rate of 1.40%.
HKMA 2026 Pay Review Results
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the results of its 2026 annual pay review, approving a 2.65% general increase in fixed pay for staff. An additional allocation of 1.35% of fixed pay is set aside for performance awards, and variable pay equivalent to 20.04% of total pay will be distributed based on 2025 performance.
CFTC Announces Formation of New Innovation Task Force
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the formation of a new Innovation Task Force. This task force will focus on developing clear rules for innovators in areas such as crypto assets, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets within U.S. derivatives markets.
CFTC Amends Brexit No-Action Positions for UK Trading Facilities
The CFTC's Division of Market Oversight is amending no-action positions related to Brexit. This amendment adds OptAxe Limited and Capitolis UK Limited to the list of eligible UK trading facilities covered by CFTC Staff Letter 24-11.
Federal Reserve Board Releases 2025 Annual Audited Financial Statements
The Federal Reserve Board has released the annual audited financial statements for the Federal Reserve System for the year 2025. Independent auditors issued unqualified opinions, confirming no material misstatements in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
SFC Freezes $219M in Assets for KNT Share Manipulation
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has obtained a court order to freeze assets totaling up to $219 million. These assets are suspected to be involved in the manipulation of KNT shares.
Federal Reserve: Change in Bank Control Notices and Share Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding changes in bank control and acquisitions of shares of a bank or bank holding company. This notice serves as an informational update for relevant parties in the banking sector.
Federal Reserve: Savings and Loan Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding the formations of, acquisitions by, and mergers of savings and loan holding companies. This notice serves as an informational update on regulatory activities within the banking sector.
Federal Reserve: Bank Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding the formations of, acquisitions by, and mergers of bank holding companies. This notice serves as an informational update on regulatory filings and processes within the banking sector.
Treasury Report on Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Effectiveness
The Treasury Department has published its 2026 report on the effectiveness of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. The notice provides a comment period for the public to submit feedback on the report's findings and recommendations.
Treasury Department Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Data Call
The Treasury Department has issued a notice for the 2026 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Data Call. This notice opens a public comment period for interested parties to provide input on the program.
Treasury Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance
The Treasury Department is seeking expressions of interest for membership on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance. This notice is a request for individuals to apply for positions on the committee, which advises the Federal Insurance Office.
NCUA Proposed Rule on Third-Party Servicing of Indirect Vehicle Loans
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a proposed rule concerning the third-party servicing of indirect vehicle loans. This proposal aims to establish guidelines and requirements for credit unions when engaging third parties for these services.
OFAC Sanctions Action Notice
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a notice detailing sanctions actions. This notice, published in the Federal Register, outlines specific designations and restrictions related to sanctioned entities or individuals. Compliance with these sanctions is mandatory for all relevant parties.
SFC bans Lui Pak Tong for life, fines $17.43 million for misconduct
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Lui Pak Tong for life and fined him $17.43 million for misconduct. Lui, a former licensed representative, illegally extended unsecured loans from a fund he managed to a company he controlled, transferring a significant portion of the proceeds to himself and connected persons.
Azerbaijan Strengthens AML and CFT Measures
The FATF has published a report on Azerbaijan's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report, part of the FATF's Follow-Up Review process, assesses the country's progress in implementing international standards. It highlights areas where Azerbaijan has strengthened its framework to combat financial crime.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is experiencing an outage, making entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) temporarily unavailable. The General Services Administration (GSA) has provided a notice regarding this system maintenance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that the entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) search function was unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice provides alternative resources for users needing to access this information.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is experiencing an outage, making the entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) database temporarily unavailable. The General Services Administration (GSA) has provided links to search, the homepage, and help resources while the issue is resolved.
SAM.gov Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is experiencing unavailability for entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) due to scheduled maintenance and an overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The GSA has provided links to alternative resources for users seeking information.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a notice indicating that the SAM.gov entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) search functionality is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice provides alternative links for users to search or return to the SAM.gov homepage.
SAM.gov Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is experiencing a temporary outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. The General Services Administration (GSA) has provided links to search, the homepage, and help resources while the system is down for maintenance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that the entity exclusions list, which identifies entities debarred or suspended from federal contracting, was unavailable due to system maintenance. The notice provides links to search, the homepage, and the Federal Help Desk for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Notification
The General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying users that the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) entity exclusions and debarments database was unavailable due to maintenance. The page indicates that the content could not be found, suggesting a temporary outage or a broken link.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) announced that entity exclusions and registrations were unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links to search, the homepage, and the Federal Help Desk for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding maintenance on SAM.gov, specifically mentioning that FAR overhaul impacts exclusions. The provided URL leads to a 'Page Not Found' error, indicating the content is unavailable.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that entity registrations and exclusion data on SAM.gov are temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice informs users of the system outage and provides alternative resources.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The SAM.gov system is currently unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This outage affects access to entity registrations and exclusion data, including debarments and suspensions. Users are advised to check the SAM.gov homepage for updates.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. This notice informs users of the downtime and provides alternative resources for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. The GSA has provided links to search, the homepage, and help resources for users unable to access the debarment and suspension information.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. The page that would normally display this information returned a 'Page Not Found' error during this maintenance period. Users were directed to search, the homepage, or the Federal Help Desk for assistance.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Page Not Found
The General Services Administration (GSA) has reported that the SAM.gov page for Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) is not found, returning a 404 error. The page is currently unavailable, and users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Federal Help Desk.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Availability Notice
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice indicating that SAM.gov maintenance impacted the availability of entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions). The page for these exclusions was not found, and users were directed to search, the homepage, or the help desk.
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 functionality is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The agency is providing links to alternative resources and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Notice
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary unavailability of the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search functionality due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links to alternative resources and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.
SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced an outage, making the Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) database temporarily unavailable. The page indicates the issue was due to scheduled maintenance and provides links for alternative access and support.
António Costa Speech on International Affairs at SciencesPo
European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at SciencesPo discussing the current state of international affairs, characterized by growing disorder and a shift towards multipolarity. He outlined the European Union's role in this context, emphasizing principles, partnerships, and power.
Press Briefing Advisory for Eurogroup Meeting
The EU Council has issued a media advisory for a press briefing preceding the Eurogroup meeting on March 27, 2026. The briefing, scheduled for March 25, 2026, will be 'off the record' and requires pre-registration for journalists by March 25, 2026, at 13:30.
Press Briefing for Agriculture and Fisheries Council
The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for a press briefing concerning the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting on March 30, 2026. The briefing will be held in a hybrid format on March 26, 2026, with a registration deadline of 10:00 on the same day.
RBI Money Market Operations Data - March 23, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published data on money market operations for March 23, 2026. This notice provides specific figures related to the functioning of India's money markets on that date.
RBI Conducts VRR Auctions for Year-End Liquidity Management
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions to manage year-end liquidity for the banking system. Two auctions are scheduled for March 27 and March 30, 2026, with notified amounts of ₹75,000 crore and ₹50,000 crore, respectively.
State Government Securities Auction Results
The Reserve Bank of India has published the results of the State Government Securities auction held on March 24, 2026. This notice provides the outcome of the auction for state government borrowing.
State Government Securities Auction Results
The Reserve Bank of India has published the results of state government securities auctions held on March 24, 2026. The notice details the amounts raised, accepted bids, cut-off prices, yields, and tenors for various state government securities.
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 24, 2026. The auction had a notified amount of ₹1,00,000 crore, with ₹55,837 crore in bids received and allotted.
RBI Auctions State Government Securities Worth ₹39,541 Crore
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the auction of State Government Securities totaling ₹39,541 Crore. The auction includes new issuances and re-issues across various tenors, with specific amounts offered by different state governments.