FTC Grants Early Termination of Waiting Periods for Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted early termination of waiting periods for several proposed mergers and acquisitions. These actions, published in the Federal Register, indicate that neither the FTC nor the Assistant Attorney General intends to take further action on these specific transactions during the review period.

FTC Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a closed meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, to consider non-adjudicative law enforcement matters. The meeting will be closed to the public under specific exemptions outlined in the Sunshine Act.

FTC Proposes Rule on Rental Housing Fee Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding unfair or deceptive practices in rental housing fee structures. The FTC is seeking public comment on issues such as undisclosed mandatory fees and misleading advertising of rent prices.

FTC Proposes Rule on Prenotification Negative Option Plans

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on potential amendments to its Negative Option Rule. The FTC aims to address consumer complaints regarding recurring payments for unwanted products and services and difficulties in cancellation. Comments are due by April 13, 2026.

FinCEN Delays AML/CFT Rules for Investment Advisers

FinCEN has issued a final rule delaying the effective date of its Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) program and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing requirements for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers. The compliance deadline has been pushed back by two years.

FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order for Minnesota Financial Institutions

FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) requiring banks and money transmitters in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, Minnesota, to retain and report records of certain payments of $3,000 or more. This order is effective February 12, 2026, and aims to combat international money laundering of government benefits fraud proceeds.

FinCEN Proposes Special Measure for MBaer Merchant Bank AG

FinCEN has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to designate MBaer Merchant Bank AG as a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. The proposed special measure would prohibit U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining correspondent accounts for MBaer and require enhanced due diligence for transactions involving the bank.

FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order: Southwest Border Money Services Businesses

FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) requiring certain money services businesses along the U.S. southwest border to report and retain records of currency transactions between $1,000 and $10,000. This order aims to combat illicit finance by drug cartels and other illicit actors.

FSOC Notice Withdrawn: NB Summary - Sept 13 UST CCMR Meeting

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has withdrawn a notice regarding the NB Summary from the Sept 13 UST CCMR Meeting. The document was withdrawn because it was intended for public submissions.

FSOC Meeting Notice Withdrawn

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has withdrawn a notice regarding its November 1, 2023 meeting. The reason cited for withdrawal is that the document should have been filed under public submissions rather than the current location.