Banque de France, ACPR, AMF Launch Financial System Stress Test

The Banque de France, ACPR, and AMF have launched a system-wide exploratory stress test involving over 25 French financial institutions. This exercise aims to understand interconnections and potential destabilization within the financial system under severe stress scenarios.

ACPR, AMF Joint Approach for Client Sustainability Preferences

The ACPR and AMF have jointly developed a supervisory approach to help financial investment advisers and life insurance professionals comply with regulations requiring them to consider clients' sustainability preferences. This guidance provides practical solutions for integrating these preferences into advisory services.

ACPR 2026 Work Programme and Risk Assessment

The ACPR has published its 2026 work programme, outlining priority areas based on risk assessments and supervisory priorities from European bodies. Key focus areas include identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening governance, implementing DORA, preparing for AI supervision, and streamlining supervisory efficiency.

ACPR and AMF Joint Approach on Client Sustainability Preferences

The ACPR and AMF have jointly developed a supervisory approach to help financial investment advisers and life insurance professionals comply with client sustainability preferences under MiFID II and IDD. This guidance aims to facilitate the effective application of regulatory requirements and enhance client protection.

Cooperative Banks vs. Commercial Banks: Lending Conditions

A paper published by the Banque de France analyzes lending conditions for corporate loans in France. It finds that cooperative banks charge higher rates and require less collateral than commercial banks, but relationship lending can alter these dynamics over time.

ACPR Adapts to AI Risks and Gains in Financial Sector

The ACPR, France's financial supervisor, has published guidance on adapting to the risks and gains of Artificial Intelligence in the financial sector. This guidance supplements the European AI Act and outlines the ACPR's approach to supervising AI systems, emphasizing the need for enhanced expertise and cooperation.

Report on Preventing Rebound Accounts for Laundering Fraud Proceeds

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) has released a report detailing a thematic study on French accounts used for laundering fraud proceeds and the AML/CTF systems of supervised financial institutions. The report aims to prevent the use of rebound accounts for illicit activities.

ACPR Presents 2026 Work Programme and Risk Assessment

The ACPR has published its 2026 work programme and risk assessment, outlining priority areas for financial system supervision. These priorities align with the Banque de France's risk assessment and incorporate supervisory objectives from the SSM, EBA, SRB, and EIOPA.

AMF and ACPR Warn Against Unregulated Forex and Crypto-Asset Derivatives

The French AMF and ACPR have issued a warning to the public regarding entities offering investments in unregulated Forex and crypto-asset derivatives. These entities are operating without the necessary authorization in France, posing risks to investors.

AMF Warns Public About Unauthorized Miscellaneous Asset Investment Entities

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has warned the public about several unauthorized entities offering investments in miscellaneous assets. Since January 1, 2025, the AMF has added 10 new websites to its blacklist of unauthorized offers, including those in food products, wines, and gold.

AMF Warns Public Against Fraudulent Investment Services Impersonating Financière du Nogentais

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has issued a warning to the public regarding fraudulent investment services impersonating Financière du Nogentais. The AMF has blacklisted the website www.gestion.finance for falsely claiming to be a regulated entity offering investment services.

AMF Warns Public About Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Entities

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has warned the public about unauthorized entities offering crypto-asset services in France. Since the beginning of 2025, the AMF has identified and added 71 new websites to its list of entities operating illegally.

AMF and ACPR Warn Against Unauthorized Forex and Crypto-Asset Derivative Providers

The French AMF and ACPR have issued a warning against several entities offering unauthorized investments in Forex and crypto-asset derivatives in France. These entities are operating without the necessary authorization, posing a risk to investors.

AMF Suspends Rapid Nutrition Shares, Warns of Manipulation

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has suspended trading of Rapid Nutrition shares from February 19, 2026, to March 13, 2026, due to suspected price manipulation. The AMF is urging investors to be vigilant against 'pump and dump' schemes.

Paris Tribunal Ruling Ends AMF Market Abuse Case

The Paris Tribunal Correctionnel has sentenced five individuals and five legal entities for market manipulation and insider dealing, concluding a case initiated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). The ruling stems from AMF reports in 2020 concerning financial disclosures and trading in Casino and Rallye shares.

AMF Publishes Findings on Client Sustainability Preferences Inspections

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has published the findings of its inspections regarding the consideration of client sustainability preferences by investment services providers. The report analyzes how firms are integrating these preferences into their advisory processes, aligning with new European regulatory frameworks.

AMF Barometer: Women's Investment Differences Persist

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has released a special edition of its Savings and Investment Barometer highlighting persistent gender differences in investment. The report indicates that women remain significantly underrepresented in stock market, crowdfunding, and crypto-asset investments.

AMF Requests Extension of RAPID NUTRITION Share Suspension

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has requested an extension of the trading suspension for RAPID NUTRITION shares until April 10, 2026. This action is due to ongoing investigations into suspected market manipulation, specifically a 'pump and dump' scheme.

CSA Disarms Over 7,500 Fraudulent Investment Websites

Canadian securities regulators have announced the successful deactivation of over 7,500 fraudulent investment and crypto scam websites between June 2025 and February 2026. This initiative, highlighted during Fraud Prevention Month, aims to protect investors from online scams.

ASC Alleges Securities Law Breaches by Daniel Astete and 2307755 Alberta Ltd

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued a Notice of Hearing alleging that Daniel Rodolfo Astete and 2307755 Alberta Ltd. breached Alberta securities laws by engaging in illegal distributions of securities. The companies allegedly raised approximately $500,000 through a crowdfunding platform without filing a prospectus, and improperly paid $21,000 to Astete from the funds raised.

Securities Regulators Amend Benchmark Assurance Report Requirements

Canadian securities regulators have adopted final amendments to Multilateral Instrument 25-102, strengthening assurance report requirements for designated benchmarks. These changes clarify the scope, timing, and level of assurance for reports submitted by independent public accountants, effective May 5, 2026.

Court Dismisses Ronald Aitkens' Appeal of Fraud Conviction

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) announced that the Court of King's Bench dismissed Ronald Aitkens' appeal of his 2024 conviction and sentence for fraud and making false or misleading statements. The appeal related to securities distributed through an offering memorandum for Legacy Communities Inc.

ASC Investor Alert: BG Wealth Sharing Suspected Investment Scheme

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued an investor alert warning the public about BG Wealth Sharing, a suspected investment scheme promoted via social media and messaging apps. The scheme, linked to DSJ Exchange, claims to use AI for guaranteed returns and is not registered in Alberta.

Health Canada Implements ICH Pharmaceutical Guidelines

Health Canada is implementing new International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines for pharmaceuticals, including M13A and Q12/Q14. These implemented ICH guidelines will take precedence over existing Health Canada guidance documents where discrepancies exist, potentially leading to amendments or withdrawals of current guidance.

ICH Consultations on Patient Preference, Extractables, and Adaptive Trials

Health Canada announced three International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) draft guidelines are open for public consultation. The consultations cover patient preference studies, extractables and leachables, and adaptive clinical trials, with comment deadlines ranging from November 2025 to April 2026.

Health Canada Implements ICH Q12 and Q14 Guidance

Health Canada has announced the implementation of International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Q12 and Q14 guidance. The initial scope focuses on Post Approval Change Management Protocols (PACMPs) for Biologic and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs Directorate products, with further implementation details to follow.

Health Product Shortages in Canada: 2024-2025 Review

Health Canada has released its review of health product shortages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The report details drug and medical device shortages, including reporting requirements for manufacturers and highlights of high-impact cases. It notes a decrease in new drug shortage reports compared to the previous year.

Health Canada Proposes Reliance on Foreign Drug Authority Decisions

Health Canada is proposing a new Ministerial Reliance Order (MRO) that would allow the Minister to examine new drug submissions by relying on decisions from foreign regulatory authorities. This initiative is part of a broader Red Tape Review aimed at facilitating earlier drug availability in Canada while maintaining safety and quality standards. A 70-day consultation period is currently underway.

Canada Beneficial Ownership Requirements Guidance

FINTRAC has released a video explaining beneficial ownership requirements in Canada, crucial for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The guidance is relevant to all reporting entities except title insurers.

FINTRAC Imposes $148,912 Penalty on Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd

FINTRAC has imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $148,912.50 on Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. for failing to submit a suspicious transaction report. This action highlights the agency's commitment to enforcing anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations.

FINTRAC Imposes Penalty on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd.

FINTRAC has imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $107,250 on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd. The real estate brokerage was found to be non-compliant with several provisions of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

FINTRAC Advisory on Financial Transactions with FATF High-Risk Countries

FINTRAC has issued an advisory regarding financial transactions with countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Reporting entities must treat transactions with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Iran, and Myanmar as high-risk and apply enhanced due diligence measures.

Project Fletcher Fraud Investigation: Eight Arrests, Five Suspects Sought

Durham Regional Police Service announced eight arrests in Project Fletcher, a fraud investigation involving over $3 million defrauded from a Durham Region business. Five suspects remain at large. The investigation uncovered extensive money laundering activities over approximately 15 years.

Foster Agencies Provision Contract Opportunity

Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire Councils are re-opening an Approved Provider List (APL) for independent fostering agencies. The contract is valued at £118 million and closes for applications on April 14, 2026.

Guisborough Library Refurbishment Scheme Procurement

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has published a notice for a construction works contract to refurbish Guisborough Library. The procurement process is open, with a closing date of April 7, 2026, and is suitable for SMEs.

HR, Payroll, DBS Screening Services Market Engagement

The UK government has published a market engagement notice for HR, Payroll, and DBS Screening Services. This notice seeks interest from potential suppliers to inform the design of a new procurement route under the Procurement Act 2023, with a closing date for engagement on June 13, 2026.

HS2 Noise Barrier Consumables Contract Opportunity

The UK government has published a contract opportunity for noise barrier consumables for the HS2 project, valued between £500,000 and £1,000,000. Potential suppliers have until March 20, 2026, to submit their bids.

BBV HS2 MWCC NORTH Video Conferencing Replacement Plan

BBV HS2 MWCC NORTH has published a notice for a contract to replace end-of-life video conferencing equipment. The tender is valued between £500,000 and £1,000,000 and closes on March 20, 2026.

HS2 MWC North Rayleigh Waves Contract Opportunity

UK's HS2 project has published a contract notice for the MWC North Rayleigh Waves service, with an estimated value between £1,000,000 and £2,500,000. The tender closes on March 27, 2026, with the contract expected to start in November 2026.

Demolition Contract Opportunity - East of England

UK Government's DIO has published a future opportunity notice for a demolition contract in the East of England, valued between £113,000 and £348,000. The approach to market date is set for 10 April 2026, with the contract expected to start on 1 June 2026.

Balfour Beatty Pavement Survey Works Contract Opportunity

Balfour Beatty has published a contract opportunity for pavement survey works related to the Lower Thames Crossing programme, valued at £50,000. Interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by March 23, 2026.

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Traffic Signal Supply Contract

Kier Transportation has published a contract notice for the supply, installation, and commissioning of traffic signals for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme. The contract is valued at £400,000 and the deadline for applications is March 30, 2026.

Playground Equipment Contract Opportunity

UK government agencies have published a notice for a contract opportunity to design, supply, and install playground equipment valued at £155,000. The closing date for submissions is June 26, 2026.

Family Fund Games Console Tender

The UK's Family Fund has published a tender notice for a contract to supply games consoles to families raising disabled or seriously ill children. The contract value is estimated between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, with a closing date for tenders on 24 April 2026.

UK Government Tender: Power Resilience Study at HMNB Portsmouth

The UK Government has published a tender for a feasibility study and design project to enhance critical power resilience at HMNB Portsmouth. The contract is valued at £1.5 million and closes for applications on April 13, 2026.

Construction Tender: DDA Ramp & Steps in Downpatrick

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council has published a tender notice for construction work to create a DDA ramp and steps in Dunleath Park, Downpatrick. The opportunity is open to suitable contractors, with a closing date for submissions on March 20, 2026.

Hull and East Yorkshire Connect to Work Programme Tender

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority has published a tender for the Connect to Work programme, valued at £9,010,000. The contract aims to improve labour market participation and reduce economic inactivity in the region. Interested suppliers must submit tenders by 7 April 2026.

Stockton Enterprises, Inc. v. Bell - Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Lamont and Luquetta Bell against Stockton Enterprises, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellants failing to file their notice of appeal within the mandatory 30-day period following the entry of the final judgment. The court denied a request for attorney's fees related to the appeal.

Court affirms oral stock agreement dispute judgment

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment regarding an oral stock agreement dispute. The court upheld the plaintiff's claim for a share of company profits based on an alleged oral agreement for stock transfer in exchange for facilitating financing for a commercial real estate purchase. The ruling impacts the parties involved in the specific corporate dispute.

CRTC Consultations on Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Online News

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is seeking public input on various broadcasting, telecommunications, and online news matters. Canadians are encouraged to participate in ongoing consultations to help shape services and policies.