Agencies Clarify Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued frequently asked questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities. The guidance confirms that eligible tokenized securities should receive the same capital treatment as their non-tokenized counterparts.

Federal Reserve Approves CBS Banc-Corp. Acquisition

The Federal Reserve Board has approved a notice from CBS Banc-Corp. to acquire TAG Bancshares Inc. and indirectly acquire Citizens Bank & Trust, Inc. This action pertains to a standard regulatory approval for a banking acquisition.

Federal Reserve Terminates Enforcement Actions Against Banks

The Federal Reserve Board announced the termination of several enforcement actions against Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Standard Chartered Bank. These actions were terminated on various dates in February 2026, following the completion of their respective terms.

Federal Reserve Approves Associated Banc-Corp Acquisition of American National Corporation

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by Associated Banc-Corp to acquire American National Corporation. This approval allows Associated Banc-Corp to indirectly acquire American National Bank.

Federal Reserve Board Approves FirstSun Capital Bancorp Merger with First Foundation Inc

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp to merge with First Foundation Inc. This approval allows for the indirect acquisition of First Foundation Bank. The decision was announced on March 11, 2026.

FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list includes evaluation ratings assigned to institutions in December 2025.

Agencies Clarify Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and OCC have jointly issued Frequently Asked Questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities. The guidance confirms that eligible tokenized securities generally receive the same capital treatment as their non-tokenized counterparts and that the capital rule is technology-neutral.

FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedules for Q2 and Q3 2026

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination schedules for the second and third quarters of 2026. These schedules outline institutions slated for CRA examinations, which assess banks' records of meeting community credit needs.

FDIC Publishes January 2026 Bank Enforcement Actions

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has published a list of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in January 2026. The publication includes eight orders, comprising consent orders, orders terminating consent orders, orders to pay, and prohibition orders.

FDIC Approves Edward Jones Bank Deposit Insurance Application

The FDIC approved the deposit insurance application for Edward Jones Bank, a Utah-chartered industrial bank. The approval is subject to certain conditions, including maintaining a minimum tier 1 leverage ratio and capital/liquidity support from its parent companies. The approval order expires if the bank is not established within 12 months.

v. Schwartz et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, 3:26-cv-02092, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 11, 2026. The case involves a complaint filed by Marshall Abraham Wexler against 'v. Schwartz et al' and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

TCEQ Approves $1,195,080 in Environmental Fines

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $1,195,080 against 72 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, hazardous waste, wastewater discharges, and water quality.

Trump administration sues California over illegal EV mandate

Trump administration sues California over illegal EV mandate

Aetna pays $117.7M for Medicare Advantage fraud allegations

Aetna pays $117.7M for Medicare Advantage fraud allegations

Chevron pays $1M penalty for Clean Air Act violations

Chevron pays $1M penalty for Clean Air Act violations

Criminal alien charged with sex crimes involving minors

Criminal alien charged with sex crimes involving minors

Former USPTO employee pays $122,480 for conflict-of-interest violations

Former USPTO employee pays $122,480 for conflict-of-interest violations

Justice Department aids global operation targeting waste and pollution crime

Justice Department aids global operation targeting waste and pollution crime

Agency Information Collection Activities: Federal Student Aid User Experience Research

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities, specifically for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This notice is part of the standard process for proposals, submissions, and approvals of information collection requests.

Education Department: Student Assistance Cash Management Proposal

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding proposed changes to agency information collection activities related to Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart K - Cash Management. This notice is currently unpublished and scheduled for official publication on March 13, 2026.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Correction

The Education Department has issued a correction to a previously published rule concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This correction is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on March 13, 2026.

Discretionary Housing Payments Amendment and Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Discretionary Financial Assistance and Discretionary Housing Payments (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing provisions and revoke several previous orders and regulations concerning housing payments in England and Wales.

Northern Ireland Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order 2026

The Department of Finance has issued the Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, effective April 1, 2026. The order specifies revaluation increases for pensionable earnings for the period ending March 31, 2026, with a 3.8% increase for prices and a 4.8% increase for earnings.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Amendment Order 2026

The Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the existing scheme, primarily affecting retained firefighter opt-out members. Key changes include updated definitions and provisions related to purchasing service and death grants. The order comes into force on April 1, 2026.

Pensions Increase Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2026, increasing official pensions by 3.8%. This order, effective April 6, 2026, applies to pensions that began before April 6, 2026, and may involve adjustments for guaranteed minimum pensions.

Online Safety Act 2023 Commencement Regulations (CSEA Content)

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026, bringing into force provisions related to the reporting of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) content. These regulations apply to regulated user-to-user services and establish an offence in relation to CSEA reporting, effective April 7, 2026.

Climate Change Levy Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2005 Regulations. These amendments specify hydrogen production via electrolysis and natural gas use in sodium bicarbonate production as non-fuel uses, thereby exempting them from Climate Change Levy charges.

CCUS and Offshore Hydrogen Production Regulations Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage and Offshore Hydrogen Production (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 to introduce new definitions and clarify existing ones related to carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) and offshore hydrogen production.

Health and Safety Act Application Outside Great Britain Variation Order 2026

The UK government has issued the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) (Variation) Order 2026. This order amends the 2013 Order to include structures used for hydrogen production within the definition of offshore installations subject to health and safety regulations.

Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Revocation Regulations 2026, which revoke previous air navigation regulations specific to Falkirk, Scotland. This action is effective from January 1, 2026.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 amend the member contribution rules for firefighters in England and Wales. These regulations, effective April 1st, 2026, introduce new contribution rate tables based on pensionable pay and provide for annual indexation of pay thresholds.

Surrey Structural Changes Order 2026

The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026, made on March 9, 2026, establishes two new local government councils in Surrey, England. This order implements a proposal for a single tier of local government for the county, consolidating existing district councils.

UK ADR Regulations Consequential Amendments 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend existing legislation to align with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and revoke the 2015 ADR Regulations.

Social Security Contributions Agreement (Northern Ireland and India)

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. This Order modifies UK legislation to give effect to an Agreement on Social Security Contributions signed with India on February 10, 2026.

Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 Commencement Order 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2026, bringing sections 3 and 4 of the Act into force on October 1, 2026. These sections relate to the duty to register local government electors.

Wales Regulations Remove Edited Register Requirements for Local Electors

The Welsh Ministers have issued regulations removing the requirement to prepare and supply edited registers of local government electors in Wales. These regulations, effective October 1, 2026, amend existing legislation to align with new electoral registration processes in Wales.

Vulnerable Witnesses Act 2019 Commencement Regulations for Scotland

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force Section 1 of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019. These regulations specify the commencement date and transitional provisions for child witnesses giving evidence in sheriff court proceedings.

Appointment of Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland

The UK Government has issued the His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland (Appointment) Order 2026. This statutory instrument officially appoints Ruth Anne Binks as His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland, effective March 30, 2026.

Merchant Shipping Order Increases Borrowing Limit to £166 Million

The UK Secretary of State for Transport, with Treasury approval, has issued the Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2026. This order increases the aggregate borrowing limit for general lighthouse authorities from £133 million to £166 million, effective March 31, 2026.

Senators Urge President to Prioritize US Potato Market Access in Japan

US Senators have urged President Trump to prioritize opening the Japanese market for U.S. potatoes during the Japanese Prime Minister's visit. This action could result in an estimated $150 million annually in new American exports for the U.S. potato industry.

Paula Christina Krost - Consent Order and Fine

The Washington Department of Financial Institutions issued a consent order against Paula Christina Krost, requiring a $50,000 fine and prohibiting her from participating in mortgage lending until March 9, 2036. Krost also surrendered her mortgage loan originator license.

GAO: DOT Grants Need Lessons Learned Plan

The GAO released a report recommending that the Department of Transportation (DOT) develop a comprehensive lessons-learned plan for its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants program. The report highlights that while DOT has collected project data, it has not fully analyzed it to identify lessons for future technology deployments.

GAO Report on Federal Grants for Health Care Mental Health

A GAO report details three federal grant programs administered by HHS from 2022-2024, which provided $103.2 million to 45 grantees to improve mental health among health professionals. The report highlights the stress faced by healthcare workers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental well-being.

K-12 CSI Schools: Characteristics, Turnaround Strategies, and Challenges

The GAO released a report on K-12 Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, detailing their characteristics, turnaround strategies, and challenges. The report notes an increase in CSI schools and identifies factors influencing their improvement, such as student demographics and school size.

GAO Reviews Senate Records Receipts and Procedures

The GAO has published a review of the Senate Office of Public Records' fiscal year 2024 receipts and procedures, as requested by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The report details agreed-upon procedures performed to assist the Secretary of the Senate in verifying the accuracy of the office's financial records.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied/Granted

The Supreme Court has issued its order list for March 9, 2026, detailing decisions on petitions for writs of certiorari. The Court granted certiorari in one case (25-579 DEPT. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL. V. GUAHAN, PRUTEHI) and denied certiorari in numerous others. The list also includes miscellaneous orders regarding filings and in forma pauperis status.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ricks v. Texas. The Court also denied an application for a stay of execution of a sentence of death presented to Justice Alito. This order list reflects the Court's disposition of these matters.

Grant Incentivisation Research Contract Award

The UK's Construction Industry Training Board has awarded a contract for Grant Incentivisation Research services. The contract, valued at £128,790 excluding VAT, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition.

NHS Property Services: Fire Alarm System Contract Award

NHS Property Services Limited has published a contract notice for a Replacement Fire Alarm System. The contract, valued at £34,019.78 including VAT, was awarded to Harrold Jones Services and is effective from March 9, 2026, to April 9, 2026.

NHS Contract Award: Emergency Radiology Cover

The UK Government has awarded a contract to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for out-of-hours emergency interventional radiology cover. The contract is valued at £12,000 per year and will run for one year.