EIOPA Addresses Gender Pension Gap and Retirement Income Fairness

EIOPA has published guidance highlighting the significant gender pension gap in the EU, where women often face a 40% smaller pension pot than men due to career interruptions for caregiving. The document calls for a redesign of retirement solutions to ensure fairer outcomes for women, particularly during the decumulation phase.

EIOPA Seeks Input on Insurer/Pension Data Collection

EIOPA has launched a consultation seeking stakeholder input on improving data collection for insurers and pension funds. The feedback will inform a report to the European Commission on streamlining regulatory reporting and reducing compliance costs.

South Carolina Measles Outbreak Update

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported one new measles case, bringing the total outbreak count to 997. The update also provided data on age breakdown and vaccination status of cases. Vaccination is emphasized as the best prevention method.

Economic Development Administration: Streamlined Investment Assistance Terms

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has issued a final rule removing three sections from its regulations governing investment assistance. This action streamlines the terms and conditions for investment assistance by eliminating redundant text without diminishing substantive obligations.

EDA Streamlines Investment Rules by Removing Unnecessary Language

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is issuing a final rule to remove unnecessary language from its regulations governing public works and economic development investments. This action, effective March 17, 2026, aims to streamline regulations concerning bid overruns, project signs, and occupancy prior to final acceptance without altering substantive rights or obligations.

EDA Final Rule on Planning Investments and Economic Development Strategies

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has issued a final rule removing a section on eligible administrative expenses from its regulations governing planning investments and economic development strategies. This change streamlines EDA's regulations by eliminating redundant language, effective March 17, 2026.

Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau v. Technology Insurance Company

The Indiana Supreme Court issued a decision in Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau v. Technology Insurance Company, affirming in part and remanding in part the case concerning reimbursement for worker's compensation insurance claims. The ruling addresses a dispute over a multi-million dollar settlement reimbursement sought by Technology Insurance Company from the Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau.

MAS Fines Eurofin Investments $70,000 for Regulatory Breaches

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has fined Eurofin Investments Pte Ltd (EIPL) $70,000 for breaches of the Securities and Futures Act and Regulations. MAS also issued a one-year Prohibition Order against EIPL's former CEO, Mr. Dotta, and a reprimand against the former Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Schappler.

MAS Issues 7-Year Prohibition Order Against Former Fund Manager

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a 7-year prohibition order against Mr Sun Weiyeh, a former fund manager. The order follows his conviction for defrauding investors in a fund he managed, resulting in a loss of US$342,500.

MAS issues 2-year prohibition order against Jimmy Ling

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a 2-year prohibition order against Jimmy Ling Xiao Ting, a former representative of Manulife Financial Advisers Pte. Ltd. This action follows his conviction for forgery and abetting unauthorized access to computer material.