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Palladium CVD Investigation: Preliminary Affirmative Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of unwrought palladium from the Russian Federation. Preliminary subsidy rates for Russian exporters were determined to be 109.10%. The final determination is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

NINDS Rescinds Policy on Special Council Review of Research Applications

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has issued a notice rescinding its policy on Special Council Review of Research Applications, effective immediately. This rescission refers applicants to the broader NIH policy on the same matter.

AHRQ Health Services Grants PA-24-156 Expiration Notice

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-24-156 for Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants (R18). No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

AHRQ Notice: Primary Care Research R01 Funding Opportunity Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of the Research to Advance the Science of Primary Care (R01) funding opportunity announcement (PA-24-205). No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

AHRQ Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36), previously identified by PA-23-196. No further applications will be accepted under this funding opportunity announcement.

AHRQ Primary Care Research Funding Opportunity Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of funding opportunity PA-23-115, 'AHRQ Small Research Projects to Advance the Science of Primary Care (R03)'. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

US and Hong Kong Stablecoin and Crypto-Asset Regulation Analysis

This analysis compares the regulatory approaches to stablecoins and crypto-assets in the US and Hong Kong as of March 2026. It highlights the US's evolving fragmented approach, including the GENIUS Act, and Hong Kong's unified, purpose-built licensing framework. The document aims to guide market participants through these distinct regulatory landscapes.

SEC Exempts Foreign Private Issuer Directors/Officers from Section 16(a) Filings

The SEC has issued an order granting an exemption from Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting requirements for officers and directors of certain foreign private issuers (FPIs). This exemption applies to FPIs incorporated in qualifying jurisdictions with substantially similar disclosure regulations, such as Canada, the EEA, the UK, and others. The order aims to align with the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act.

SEC Exempts Foreign Companies' D&Os from Insider Reporting

The SEC has issued an order exempting directors and officers (D&Os) of certain foreign private issuers (FPIs) from Section 16(a) insider reporting requirements. This exemption, effective March 18, 2026, applies to D&Os in qualifying jurisdictions like Canada, the EU, and the UK, relieving them of the obligation to report initial ownership and subsequent transactions within two business days.

UK PSR Seeks Merchant Survey Views on Interchange Fees

The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is seeking comments on a draft merchant survey questionnaire as part of its review of cross-border interchange fees. The survey aims to gather data on merchants' processing costs for online payments from the EEA to inform fee levels. The deadline for comments is March 5, 2026.