FFIEC IT Handbook: Development, Acquisition, and Maintenance Booklet

The FFIEC has updated its IT Examination Handbook with a revised 'Development, Acquisition, and Maintenance' booklet. This guidance provides updated information and best practices for financial institutions regarding the governance, risk management, and oversight of IT development, acquisition, and maintenance processes.

FFIEC IT Handbook - Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations Booklet Updated

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has updated its IT Examination Handbook with a revised 'Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations' booklet. This update provides guidance on enterprise-wide approaches to technology design, IT infrastructure implementation, and service delivery for financial institutions.

FFIEC Business Continuity Management Guidance for Financial Institutions

The FFIEC has released a new booklet providing guidance to examiners on evaluating business continuity management processes for financial institutions and service providers. The booklet aims to ensure the availability of critical financial services during disruptions.

NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a public meeting on March 10, 2026, regarding vehicle automation activities. The meeting aims to gather stakeholder input on potential future guidance for the development, testing, and deployment of Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped vehicles.

Library of Congress Final Rule on Photography Premises

The Library of Congress is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations on photography on Library premises. The rule updates terminology, establishes a permit process for formal photography for personal use, and clarifies photography requiring permission from the Director of Communications.

USAID Proposed Rule on Assistance Regulation Revisions

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is proposing revisions to its Assistance Regulation to align with federal guidance and clarify existing rules. This proposed rule is being issued concurrently with a direct final rule, and public comments are being sought on both.

FNS Seeks Comments on Information Collection Revision

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an information collection for its Food Distribution Programs. This revision aims to prevent a lapse in OMB approval and ensure the effective administration of programs like the National School Lunch Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

SNAP Civil Rights Data Collection Methods - Proposed Rescission

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is proposing to rescind its December 14, 2023, final rule that revised SNAP Civil Rights Data Collection Methods. This proposed rescission seeks public comment on reverting to previous methods for collecting race and ethnicity data, specifically regarding the prohibition of visual observation.

MIAX PEARL Proposes Temporary Options Regulatory Fee Decrease

MIAX PEARL, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to temporarily decrease the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) from $0.0016 to $0.0013 per contract. This reduction is planned to be effective from March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, to recover regulatory costs.

SEC Notice: RBB Fund Trust and M.D. Sass, LLC Application for Exemption

The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application from The RBB Fund Trust and M.D. Sass, LLC. The applicants seek an exemption from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related disclosure rules to allow for subadvisory agreements without shareholder approval and to modify fee disclosure requirements.