Canadian Securities Regulators Launch Pilot for Semi-Annual Financial Reporting

Canadian securities regulators, through the CSA, have launched a pilot project allowing eligible venture issuers to voluntarily adopt semi-annual financial reporting. This initiative aims to reduce regulatory burden for smaller issuers while maintaining investor protection.

USPS Proposes Discontinuing Priority Mail Express Parcel Mailings

The U.S. Postal Service is proposing to discontinue the mailing of parcels via Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open and Distribute services as a published offering. This change would make parcel mailings under these services available only through negotiated service agreements.

PHMSA Compromise Order with Certificate of Service

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Compromise Order related to case numbers 25-0364-PM-EA and 25-0366-PM-EA, involving Mauser Packaging Solutions and Mauser Columbus. A Certificate of Service was also posted.

PHMSA Compromise Order with Premier Container Inc.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Compromise Order related to case number 24-0246-PM-EA concerning Premier Container Inc. The order and a certificate of service were posted on March 19, 2026. Specific details of the violation and settlement are available in the attached documents.

SEC Commissioner Uyeda Remarks on Capital Markets and Pursuit of Happiness

SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda delivered remarks on March 19, 2026, discussing the historical significance of the 'pursuit of happiness' and its connection to the development of American capital markets. The speech emphasized how capital markets facilitate individual opportunity and the role of regulation in fostering investor confidence.

SEC Commissioner Remarks on Regulatory Framework and Technology

SEC Commissioner Paul S. Atkins delivered remarks at SEC Speaks on March 19, 2026, discussing the need for the SEC's regulatory framework to keep pace with market developments and technology. He highlighted outdated rules, such as paper delivery for shareholder communications, and the impact of regulation-by-enforcement on innovation, particularly in digital assets.

Banca d'Italia Seminars - 2026 Schedule

The Banca d'Italia has updated its schedule for seminars planned in 2026. The update, as of February, provides a list of upcoming events, including a PDF document detailing the seminars held throughout the year.

Consob Blocks 9 Websites for Financial Abuse, Requests Social Media Profile Deactivation

The Italian financial regulator, CONSOB, has ordered the blocking of 9 websites for engaging in financial abuse and requested the deactivation of a social media profile. This action brings the total number of blocked sites since July 2019 to 1608.

Bundeskartellamt Clears LifeFit Group Acquisition of Just Fit Clubs

The German Bundeskartellamt has cleared the acquisition of 21 'Just Fit' branded fitness clubs by LifeFit Group, a portfolio company of Waterland. The review focused on the Cologne metropolitan area, where competition is dynamic and expected to remain so despite significant market share increments.

WHO Hub Berlin Highlights 2025 Achievements in Pandemic Intelligence

The WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing advancements in AI, data science, and genomics for global health threat detection. The report highlights collaboration with over 160 Member States and 190 partners to enhance pandemic preparedness.