FMA Executive Director Helmut Ettl Designated IMF Executive Director

Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) announced that its Executive Director, Helmut Ettl, has been designated as an Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). His two-year term begins on November 1, 2026, and he will step down from his FMA role on October 31, 2026.

FMA Fines NOTARTREUHANDBANK AG €127,500 for AML Failures

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed a fine of EUR 127,500 against NOTARTREUHANDBANK AG for breaches of anti-money laundering due diligence obligations. The bank failed to implement appropriate strategies and controls for ongoing monitoring of customer relationships and transaction checks.

CPSC - Proposed Settlement Agreement with Shimano, Inc.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a proposed settlement agreement with Shimano, Inc. and Shimano North America Holding, Inc. The agreement includes a civil penalty of $11,500,000 related to approximately 680,000 bicycle cranksets distributed between 2012 and 2023. The public has until April 1, 2026, to comment on the proposed settlement.

CPSC - Shimano Proposed Settlement Comment Period

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a proposed settlement with Shimano. The comment period is open for 14 days, allowing interested parties to submit feedback on the settlement terms.

VA Adaptive Sports Grant Application Information Collection Public Comment

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the Adaptive Sports Grant Application information collection. The comment period is open until May 18, 2026, and is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

FMCSA - United Civil LLC Operating Authority Registration Appeal

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a decision regarding United Civil LLC's appeal of a rejected operating authority registration. The document details the appeal decision, which upholds the rejection of the company's application.

FMCSA Crash Causal Factors Program Comment Period

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting comments on its plan to renew an information collection request for the Crash Causal Factors Program. This program aims to understand factors contributing to commercial motor vehicle crashes, with the current request focusing on medium-duty trucks.

FMCSA Driver Exemption Applications for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received 14 applications for exemptions from the prohibition against individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The agency is requesting public comments on these applications.

FSA Seeks Comments on Power of Attorney Form Revision

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting public comments on a revision to the Power of Attorney form (FSA-211). This revision aims to clarify the actions an appointed attorney-in-fact can perform on behalf of a grantor for FSA, NRCS, FCIC, and RMA programs. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

FHFA Reinstates Grandfather Exceptions to Private Transfer Fee Covenants

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing a technical amendment to its Private Transfer Fee Covenants (PTFC) Regulation. This amendment reinstates grandfather exceptions for certain PTFCs, making them applicable retroactively from July 16, 2012. The rule is effective March 17, 2026.