Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - Name Reservation Fee Change to $15

Singapore's Ministry of Finance has amended the Limited Partnerships Regulations (Rg 1) to set the name reservation application fee at $15. The amendment, effective 6 May 2026, modifies the First Schedule of the principal regulations and applies to entities seeking to reserve a proposed name for a limited partnership under Section 17(1) of the Limited Partnerships Act 2008. This is a routine fee adjustment for business registration services.

Homeowners Insurance Zip Code Reporting Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued Administrative Bulletin 2026-2, superseding all prior communications on zip code reporting under Minn. Stat. §65A.28. Insurers writing homeowner's insurance for properties in the seven-county metropolitan area or cities of the first class (Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, Rochester) must file annual reports by May 1. The bulletin provides filing instructions, templates, and an attestation form via the department's website.

IG4 GROUP / PETROBRAS / BRASKEM Merger (M.12316)

The European Commission notified and reviewed a proposed merger between IG4 GROUP, PETROBRAS, and BRASKEM under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The Commission issued a clearance decision under Article 6(1)(b) on 7 April 2026 via the simplified procedure, indicating the transaction does not raise competition concerns. The case was notified on 11 March 2026 with a provisional deadline of 20 April 2026.

SCDCA Offers Fuel Efficiency Tips to Save Money

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs published consumer advisory tips on maximizing fuel efficiency amid rising gas prices. The guidance offers practical advice including avoiding rapid acceleration and braking, driving under 50 mph, combining trips to reduce cold starts, minimizing AC use, and utilizing fuel rewards programs and price-tracking tools to help consumers reduce fuel costs.

Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair, Biloxi, April 7, 2026

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the 2026 Gulf Coast Military & Civilian Job Fair, scheduled for April 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Biloxi Civic Center. The event aims to connect job seekers, including military veterans transitioning to civilian careers, with employers across multiple industries. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally, bring multiple copies of their resumes, and prepare for on-site interviews with hiring managers.

Robinson Project Water Pollution Control Permit Modification

The NDEP has issued a Notice of Proposed Action for a major modification to Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0092105 for the Robinson Project, a mining and Beneficiation facility operated by Robinson Nevada Mining Company in White Pine County, Nevada. The draft permit and fact sheet are available for public review and comment through May 7, 2026.

Administrative Session - April 21, 2026

The Georgia Public Service Commission published notice of an administrative session scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM. The session appears on the Commission's official calendar as a regularly scheduled administrative proceeding. No specific agenda items, regulatory actions, or compliance requirements are detailed in the posted notice.

Delta Health Care Services Grant Program, FY2026

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), an agency of USDA Rural Development, has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program for fiscal year 2026. The program provides grants to support healthcare services in rural Delta communities. Applications will be accepted beginning April 1, 2026, via grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP-DHCS-2026 or Assistance Listing Number 10.874.

An anchor of stability in uncertain times

Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, delivered remarks to the Brandon Chamber of Commerce on March 26, 2026, discussing three major economic forces shaping Canada's economy: global trade policy and US protectionism, demographic shifts, and artificial intelligence. The speech addressed central bank independence and the current affordability concerns of Canadians without announcing new policy measures.

Central banks must evolve from stability keepers to resilience architects

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour delivered a keynote address at the Central Banking Meetings in Kuala Lumpur on March 31, 2026, arguing that central banks must evolve beyond their traditional role as stability keepers to become architects of resilience. The speech addresses structural shifts confronting economies including geopolitical conflict, trade fragmentation, digital transformation, and climate change, asserting that resilience building is central to central bank mandates rather than an extension of it.