HMRC Research on SME Electronic Invoicing Usage and Attitudes

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published research on the usage and attitudes of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) towards electronic invoicing. The findings from quantitative and qualitative research conducted in early 2025 will inform HMRC's e-invoicing policy development and communication campaigns.

HMRC Plan to Strengthen Third-Party Software Integration Standards

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a plan to strengthen standards for third-party software that integrates with its tax and customs systems. The plan outlines proposed themes for enhanced standards, including product integrity, data accountability, and error management, and details a timeline for engagement and implementation through 2026 to 2027.

HMRC Strategic Approach to Third-Party Software

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published its long-term strategic approach to working with third-party software providers. The document outlines HMRC's commitment to fostering an innovative market that simplifies tax responsibilities for customers and builds on two decades of collaboration.

HMRC CASC Newsletter 3 - Tax Relief, Gift Aid, and Registrations

HMRC has published its Community and Amateur Sports Club (CASC) newsletter 3 for March 2026. The newsletter provides updates on changes to charity and CASC tax relief rules, enhancements to the Claim Gift Aid online service, and information on CASC registrations.

HMRC Charities Newsletter: Accounts, Tax Relief, Gift Aid Updates

HM Revenue & Customs has published its Charities newsletter for March 2026, providing updates on the closure of the service for filing company accounts and tax returns. It also details changes to charity and Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) tax relief rules and updates regarding Gift Aid.

HMRC Pensions Newsletter 179 - Tax, LTA, and DigiRAS Updates

HMRC has published Pensions Newsletter 179, dated March 2026, providing updates for pension schemes. The newsletter covers changes affecting some pension payments due to the UK-Luxembourg Double Taxation Agreement, updates for UK resident pension scheme administrators, lifetime allowance protection and enhancements, and digitalisation of relief at source (DigiRAS).

DataGrail AI Agent Automates Privacy Compliance

DataGrail has released its Vera AI agent, embedded within its existing platform, to help privacy teams automate compliance tasks and risk assessments. The tool aims to address the challenges of integrating AI into privacy operations and meet jurisdictional data privacy requirements, particularly in light of increasing AI investments.

Brazil Court Limits Identifiable Data Sharing Without Consent

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice has ruled that identifiable registration data, such as names and estimated income, cannot be shared with third parties by credit bureaus without explicit consent. This decision clarifies the interpretation of Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD) in the credit market, distinguishing between internal credit risk analysis and external data sharing.

ISDA Submits Paper on FRTB Rules Implementation to Brazil's Central Bank

ISDA has submitted a paper to the Banco Central do Brazil (BCB) regarding the implementation of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) rules. The paper identifies specific aspects of Brazil's FRTB implementation that could be refined to enhance international alignment and operational efficiency for globally active institutions.

PRA Policy Statement on Resolution Assessment Threshold and Recovery Plans

The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued a policy statement finalizing amendments to its resolution and recovery frameworks. The changes raise the retail deposit threshold for the Resolution Assessment to £100 billion and reduce the recovery plan review frequency for Small Domestic Deposit Takers to every two years.