FMA Warns of Fake Loans Impersonating Alpen Privatbank AG

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent loan offers impersonating Alpen Privatbank AG. These scams target private individuals in German-speaking countries, soliciting advance payments by falsely promising loans.

Austrian Pension and Corporate Provision Companies Growth Q4 2025

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) reported that pension companies and corporate provision companies experienced a 2.7% growth in assets under management in Q4 2025. Pension companies managed €30.4 billion, while corporate provision companies reached a record €23.6 billion.

HHS Refugee Aid for Ukrainians

A GAO report details how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allocated $3.78 billion in refugee assistance funds from FY 2022-2024. Approximately 135,000 Ukrainians received aid, including cash, medical care, and housing.

GAO Report: Severe Risks to IRS Operations and Workforce

A GAO report details severe risks to IRS operations and workforce due to significant staff resignations, early retirements, and leadership turnover in 2025. The report highlights threats to customer service, backlog reduction, and technology system readiness, recommending the IRS develop a comprehensive workforce plan.

FedRAMP Updates: Marketplace, RFC Outcomes, RSS Feed

FedRAMP has updated its Marketplace with a new URL and user experience, and introduced an RSS feed for its Changelog. Several public notices were published detailing the outcomes of various RFCs concerning program certifications, external frameworks, and authorization designations.

DOE Analyzes Building Energy Code Impacts

The Department of Energy (DOE) is providing information on its analysis of energy code impacts on residential and commercial buildings. DOE activities include evaluating energy efficiency and cost savings, formulating methodologies, and issuing determinations on code efficiency.

DOE Assesses State Energy Code Adoption and Savings

The U.S. Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has updated its assessment methodology for state energy code adoption. The new approach uses a quantitative analysis of energy savings impacts, replacing the previous qualitative review.

DOE Building Energy Codes Program Resources and Training

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has updated its website to offer comprehensive resources, training, and technical assistance for energy code adoption and implementation. This includes FAQs, publications, compliance tools, and a help desk for specific inquiries.

DOE Building Energy Codes Program Updates

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has released a new version of its COMcheck-Web software, which supports commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance. The program also highlights available resources such as webinars, infographics, and publications.

Defense Department Arms Sales Notification

The Department of Defense has published a notification regarding proposed arms sales. This notice, published in the Federal Register, details a specific arms sale proposal and provides information for further review.