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Cboe Exchange Inc. Fee Adjustments for FINRA Fees

The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange Inc. to amend its fee schedule. This change is intended to reflect adjustments to certain FINRA fees, ensuring alignment between exchange and regulatory fees.

Cboe Exchange Inc. Fee Schedule Amendment - Floor Booth Fees

The SEC has published a notice regarding Cboe Exchange Inc.'s proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule. This amendment specifically addresses floor booth fees. The filing was effective immediately upon filing.

SEC Order Grants Accelerated Approval for Cboe EDGX Rule Change on Retail Price Improvement

The SEC has granted accelerated approval for a rule change proposed by Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. The rule change modifies EDGX Rule 11.21 to adopt a Retail Price Improvement Program and adjusts other rules to describe the behavior of orders containing non-displayed instructions. This action aims to enhance price improvement opportunities for retail investors.

SEC Approves Cboe Exchange Rule Change for Market-Maker Orders

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. This change permits market-maker orders to be solicited as the contra-side order in certain exchange auctions. The approval was published on March 24, 2026.

GFSC Presentations on Conflicts of Interest Thematic Review

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has published presentation slides from its thematic review of conflicts of interest in the investment and fiduciary sectors. The presentations, delivered on March 11, 2026, reinforced findings that firms generally manage conflicts appropriately but emphasized the need for active mitigation to ensure fair outcomes.

Sanctions Notice for Viatcheslav Kantor Updated

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has updated its sanctions notice regarding Viatcheslav Kantor, designated under UK sanctions related to Russia. Businesses must immediately check for relationships with the designated individual and freeze any associated assets, reporting findings to the Policy & Resources Committee and the GFSC.

Sanctions Notice Update for Viacheslav Kantor

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has updated a sanctions notice regarding Viacheslav Kantor, who is designated under UK sanctions regulations. The update reflects variations on the UK Sanctions List, with the individual remaining subject to asset freezes, travel bans, and other sanctions.

Sanctions Notice: Russia Regulations Corrected

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has issued a sanctions notice correcting entries under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Several entities and one individual remain subject to asset freezes and other sanctions, requiring businesses to check relationships and freeze assets immediately.

Russia Sanctions: Individual Revoked from UK Regime

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has announced the revocation of an individual, German BELOUS (Unique ID: RUS0846), from the UK Russia financial sanctions regime. This individual is no longer subject to UK sanctions, and affected financial institutions must report any prior sanction connections to the GFSC.

Bank of Ghana Expands Credit Reporting System Participation

The Bank of Ghana has expanded the categories of institutions required to participate in its Credit Reporting System (CRS). This expansion is in accordance with the Credit Reporting Regulations, 2020 (L.I 2394). The notice details the specific new categories of institutions that must now report credit data.

Bank of Ghana Warns on Unauthorised Virtual Asset and Stablecoin Advertising

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have issued a public notice warning against the unauthorised advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products. The notice highlights concerns about increasing advertisements, including large billboards, by Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

Bank of Ghana 129th MPC Meetings Notice

The Bank of Ghana has issued a notice announcing the dates for its 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meetings. The meetings are scheduled to take place from March 16-18, 2026, to review economic developments.

Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Rate Cut

The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 250 basis points to 15.5 percent. This decision was made during the 128th MPC meetings held from January 26-28, 2026.

Bank of Ghana Guidelines for Vostro Accounts

The Bank of Ghana has issued new guidelines for the operation of Vostro accounts by non-resident banks with resident banks in Ghana. These guidelines aim to provide regulatory clarity and operational direction for maintaining and using these accounts.

CFTC Notice of Intent to Extend Swaps Collection 3038-0090

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a notice of its intent to extend the existing collection of information under OMB Control Number 3038-0090. This collection pertains to the adaptation of regulations to incorporate swaps, specifically regarding records of transactions and the exclusion of utility operations related swaps from de minimis thresholds for swaps with special entities.

BaFin Warns Wertede Websites Offer Services Without Permit

Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding the websites wertede(.)com and wertede(.)cc. BaFin states that the operator of these sites is offering financial and securities services without the required permit, which is a violation of German law.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Wertede Services

BaFin has issued a warning to consumers regarding the financial and investment services offered by Wertede on the websites wertede(.)com and wertede(.)cc. The operator is providing these services without the required authorization from BaFin, which is a violation of German banking law.

BaFin Warns About Festgeldplan.com Website and Identity Fraud

BaFin has issued a warning regarding the website Festgeldplan.com for offering financial services without authorization and engaging in identity fraud. The operators are falsely implying affiliation with the BaFin-supervised WPV Advisory & Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG.

BaFin Warns Festgeldplan.com for Identity Fraud

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning against the website festgeldplan.com. BaFin suspects that the website's operators are offering financial services without the required authorization and are engaging in identity fraud by impersonating a BaFin-supervised entity. Consumers are advised to verify authorization through BaFin's company database.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized Services on panda-financial.com

BaFin has issued a warning regarding the website panda-financial.com, stating that its operators are offering banking, financial, and cryptoasset services without the required authorization. Consumers are advised to exercise extreme caution when investing online.

BaFin Warns uk-trd(.)investments Offers Services Without Permit

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning against uk-trd(.)investments for offering financial and crypto-asset services without the required permit. The operators, claiming to be authorized by a fictitious European authority, are not supervised by BaFin and are impersonating 'UK Trade & Invest'.

BaFin Warns brokereins(.)com for Unauthorized Banking and Financial Services

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning against the website brokereins(.)com for offering banking and/or financial services without the required authorization. The operators are not supervised by BaFin, and the warning is based on Section 37(4) of the German Banking Act.

Basel III Monitoring Report on Capital Requirements and Risks

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has released its Basel III monitoring report based on end-June 2025 data. The report, dated March 24, 2026, details the impact of the Basel III framework, including the finalisation of reforms from December 2017 and the market risk framework from January 2019. It includes interactive dashboards for various risk types.

RBI Local Area Banks Financial Statements Amendment Directions

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Local Area Banks Financial Statements Amendment Directions, 2026. These amendments modify the disclosure requirements for Local Area Banks regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums.

RBI Amendment Directions for Rural Banks Financial Statements

The Reserve Bank of India has issued second amendment directions for Regional Rural Banks' financial statements. These amendments modify the disclosure requirements regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums, effective April 1, 2026.

RBI Amends Urban Co-operative Bank Financial Statement Directions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the financial statement presentation and disclosure directions for urban co-operative banks. These amendments, effective April 1, 2026, require specific disclosures regarding the payment of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insurance premiums.

RBI Amendment to Rural Co-operative Banks Financial Statement Disclosures

The Reserve Bank of India has issued second amendment directions for rural co-operative banks regarding financial statement disclosures. These amendments modify the requirements for disclosing payments of DICGC insurance premiums, effective April 1, 2026.

Currency Chest Operations on March 31, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has directed all Currency Chest (CC) holding banks to keep their currency chests open on March 31, 2026, a public holiday, to facilitate accounting for government transactions within the fiscal year. This measure ensures that necessary operations can be conducted to support branches dealing with government receipts and payments.

DFSA Fee Collection Rules for Financial Companies

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (DFSA) is implementing new fee collection rules effective from 2025. These changes will affect securities broker holding companies, financial advisers, mortgage credit intermediaries, insurance intermediaries, investment advisers, and companies advising consumers on financial products. The rules clarify legal references and extend fee obligations to new entities.

CITA Designated as Significant Benchmark

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (DFSA) has designated the CITA benchmark as significant under Article 24(7) of the EU Benchmarks Regulation. This designation means CITA remains subject to the regulation and supervision by the DFSA, impacting its administration and use in financial markets.

CIBOR Notified as Significant Benchmark Under EU Benchmarks Regulation

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority announced that CIBOR has been notified as a significant benchmark under the EU Benchmarks Regulation due to its use in financial instruments exceeding EUR 50 billion. This notification confirms CIBOR's continued subject to the regulation and supervision by the Danish authority following recent amendments to the BMR.

Danish Banks Meet Capital Requirements in EU Stress Test

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority announced the results of the EU-wide stress test for Danish banks. While capital ratios were significantly depleted, the participating institutions, including Danske Bank, Nykredit, and Jyske Bank, generally met capital requirements under an adverse scenario, showing improvement from previous tests.

Denmark DFSA Official Nominated for EU AMLA Management Role

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority announced that Rikke-Louise Ørum Petersen has been nominated for a top management role in the EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). The Council of Ministers is expected to make a final decision on May 22, 2025. This nomination signifies a significant development in the EU's efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts.

CSSF Warning: Fraudulent Websites Impersonating Golding Capital Partners

The CSSF has issued a warning regarding fraudulent websites (www.goldingfx.com, www.goldingdigital.com, www.goldingdigital.net) impersonating GOLDING CAPITAL PARTNERS. The official company is authorized and not related to these illicit sites.

CSSF Warning: JPMorgan Asset Management Name Misused for Fraudulent Activities

The CSSF has issued a warning regarding fraudulent activities by unknown persons impersonating JPMorgan Asset Management (Europe) S.à r.l. The warning highlights specific websites, email addresses, and phone numbers used in these illicit activities, distinguishing them from the official contact details of the legitimate company.

CSSF Warning: vivid-money.lu impersonates VIVID MONEY S.A.

The CSSF has issued a warning regarding the website www.vivid-money.lu, which is impersonating the legitimate electronic money institution VIVID MONEY S.A. The fraudulent website is using deceptive contact details, including email addresses and a French phone number, to engage in illicit activities. Consumers are advised to be cautious.

CSSF Warning: www.smtbeurope.com Impersonates Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

The CSSF has issued a warning regarding the website www.smtbeurope.com, which is impersonating Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (Luxembourg) S.A. The warning highlights identity theft and illicit activities associated with the fraudulent website and associated contact details.

Georgia DBF Orders Lutherkilmer Commercial Bank to Cease and Desist

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has issued an Order to Cease and Desist against Lutherkilmer Commercial Bank for unlawfully conducting banking business without a charter. The order requires the entity to immediately stop claiming to be a bank and providing financial services to Georgia consumers without authorization.

Vertex Target Bank Ordered to Cease and Desist by Georgia Banking Department

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has issued an Order to Cease and Desist against Vertex Target Bank for unlawfully conducting banking business in Georgia without a charter. The order requires the bank to immediately stop claiming to be a bank and providing financial services to Georgia citizens without authorization.

USPTO Trademark Application Published for Opposition: FOUNDERS 3

The USPTO has published the trademark application for "FOUNDERS 3" for opposition. The application, filed on November 11, 2025, covers real estate management and brokerage services. The publication date is March 22, 2026.

BRON Trademark Published for Opposition - Virtual Currency Services

The USPTO has published the BRON trademark application for opposition, related to virtual currency services. The application, filed on November 12, 2025, covers a range of services including financial information, electronic transfers, software for spending and managing virtual currency, and blockchain technology applications.

LCV Intent to Use Trademark Application for Venture Capital Financing

The USPTO has received an intent to use trademark application (TM99471885) from LCV for services related to venture capital financing, venture capital fund management, private equity fund investment, and financial advisory services. The application covers a broad range of financial services, including those in the blockchain and cryptocurrency technology fields.

USPTO Trademark Application - Pritzker Traubert Foundation

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application (TM99492214) from the Pritzker Traubert Foundation for philanthropic services aimed at promoting economic development in Chicago. The application covers services such as partnerships for neighborhood economic growth, community development, job creation, and financial investment for related programs.

USPTO Verified Seller Trademark Application - Real Estate Services

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application (TM99492219) for "Verified Seller" services related to real estate agencies, financial information, and acquisition services. The application was filed on November 12, 2025, with an intended use date of March 22, 2026.

USPTO Intent to Use Trademark Application for Work Bay

The USPTO has received an intent to use trademark application (TM99492253) for the mark 'WORK BAY'. The application covers the leasing of commercial warehouse and office space, excluding the leasing of third-party real estate not owned or operated under a management agreement. The filing date for this application was November 12, 2025.

USPTO Trademark Publication: Pitchwise Holdings

The USPTO has published the trademark application for Pitchwise Holdings for opposition. The application covers capital investment services, including venture capital and private equity funding. The publication date is March 22, 2026.

USPTO Intent to Use Trademark Application for Chicago Economic Development

The USPTO has received an Intent to Use trademark application (TM99492211) for services related to promoting economic development in Chicago. The application covers philanthropic and charitable services, including partnerships for neighborhood economic growth, community development, and job creation.

Liberty City Ventures Intent to Use Trademark Application

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application from Liberty City Ventures for venture capital financing services. The application covers a broad range of financial services, including venture capital, private equity, and investment management, with a specific focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology fields.

Liberty City Ventures intent to use trademark application filed

Liberty City Ventures intent to use trademark application filed

USPTO Trademark Application: Trilogy Garage - Intent to Use

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application from Trilogy Garage for services including car storage, financial appraisal, financing loans, auction services, and retail featuring automobiles. The application also covers publications and restoration services related to automobiles and collectible articles.