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FRC Interim Guidance on Safeguarding Auditors During FCA Transition

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published interim guidance for safeguarding auditors supporting payment and e-money institutions transitioning to the FCA's new Supplementary Regime on May 7, 2026. This non-mandatory guidance aims to ensure consistent and high-quality assurance engagements during the transition period.

Bank Holding Company Applications and Mergers

The Federal Reserve Board has published a notice of applications received from companies seeking to become bank holding companies or to acquire other banks and bank holding companies. Interested parties can submit public comments on these applications until April 16, 2026.

Federal Reserve System proposes extending mortgage loan originator registration

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public comment on a proposal to extend the Registration of Mortgage Loan Originators collection for three years without revision. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

RBA Increases Cash Rate Target by 25 Basis Points

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent. This decision was made due to rising inflation pressures, increased capacity pressures, and higher fuel prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

TPR Data: Master Trusts Dominate DC Market as Smaller Schemes Exit

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has released data showing a 15% decrease in defined contribution (DC) schemes in 2025, with master trusts now dominating the market. TPR urges smaller schemes that do not deliver value for savers to consolidate.

Bank of Canada Remarks on Financial Stability and Risks

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem delivered remarks on financial stability, highlighting new players and old risks in a changing landscape. The speech, delivered on March 4, 2026, discussed systemic vulnerabilities and the growth of private credit.

Bank of Canada Issues Revised Compliance Order to XTM Inc.

The Bank of Canada has issued a revised temporary compliance order to XTM Inc. This order authorizes XTM to resume retail payment activities under the supervision of a court-appointed Monitor, subject to specific terms and conditions.

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.

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.

SEC: Nasdaq MRX proposes new Outcome-Related Options rule

The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change by Nasdaq MRX to list and trade Outcome-Related Options (OROs). These cash-settled, European-style binary options would be based on the Nasdaq-100 Index and Nasdaq-100 Micro Index.