Q1 2026 Lobbyist and Principal Reports Due April 30th

The Nebraska Accountability & Disclosure Commission (NADC) has posted a notice reminding registered lobbyists and their principals that Q1 2026 quarterly reports covering the period January 1 through March 31, 2026, are due Thursday, April 30, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. Lobbyists must file Lobbyist Form B and principals must file Principal Form C through the Nebraska Lobbyist electronic registration system at nebraskalegislature.gov. This is a standard quarterly filing reminder with no changes to existing lobbying disclosure requirements.

Commission Meeting, May 1, 2026, 9–11am, State Capitol Room 1525

The Nebraska Accountability & Disclosure Commission has scheduled an open commission meeting for Friday, May 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the State Capitol, Room 1525. The agenda is available as a linked PDF document. This meeting is open to the public and is one of several upcoming agency events listed on the NADC events calendar, alongside a state holiday on April 24 and upcoming filing deadlines for lobbyist reports and primary campaign statements.

2nd Primary Campaign Statements Due May 4, 2026

The Nebraska Accountability & Disclosure Commission announces that 2nd Primary Campaign Statements are due by Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The filing covers the reporting period through April 27, 2026. Online filing is available for candidates and campaign committees who contact nadc@nebraska.gov to obtain electronic filing credentials.

Proposal to Reappoint Yannis Stournaras as Governor

The General Council of the Bank of Greece voted unanimously on April 20, 2026, to propose the reappointment of Governor Yannis Stournaras to the Council of Ministers, pursuant to Article 29 of the Bank's Statute. The proposal comes in view of Stournaras's current term ending on June 26, 2026. This is a procedural step requiring ministerial approval before the reappointment takes effect.

Greece February 2026 Balance of Payments: Services Surplus Rises, Travel Receipts Jump 83%

The Bank of Greece released February 2026 balance of payments data showing the services balance surplus improved modestly, driven by a 83.2% year-on-year surge in travel receipts and 44.5% increase in non-resident arrivals. The primary income account deficit nearly doubled year-on-year, while the capital account recorded a deficit of EUR 106.8 million. Greece's reserve assets stood at EUR 23.0 billion at end-February 2026, compared with EUR 15.7 billion at end-February 2025.

Greece Travel Surplus €284.8M, Receipts Up 83%

The Bank of Greece reported that the balance of travel services posted a surplus of €284.8 million in February 2026, up from €89.0 million in February 2025. Travel receipts rose by 83.2% year-on-year to €533.4 million, driven by a 44.5% increase in inbound traveller flows and a 28.7% rise in average expenditure per trip. Inbound travellers totalled 1,034.6 thousand in February 2026, with particularly strong growth from EU27 countries (up 53.8%) and other countries (up 35.0%).

State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Application Guide

California's State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program provides tax credits of 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures, with 25% available for projects meeting specific criteria. Budgeted allocations include $2,000,000 for residential properties, $8,000,000 for buildings with QRE under $1 million, and $40,000,000 for buildings with QRE of $1 million or more (though funding is exhausted for the latter category). Property owners must submit Initial Project Applications with fees to be considered, and properties must be listed in or eligible for the California Register and/or National Registers.

20% Federal Tax Credit for Historic Property Rehabilitation

The California Office of Historic Preservation provides guidance on the federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program, which offers owners of historic commercial or income-producing properties a 20% federal tax credit on Qualified Rehabilitation Expenses. The National Park Service and Internal Revenue Service jointly administer the program, with the California OHP serving as the state-level point of contact for property owners seeking to access the credit. Since August 2023, all applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically through secure project folders obtained by emailing calshpo.tax@parks.ca.gov.

State Board Community Colleges Meet April 17

The State Board of Community Colleges has scheduled its next meeting for Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Dr. W. Dallas Herring State Board Room in Raleigh, NC. The meeting is open to the public with portions potentially conducted in closed session, and will be livestreamed on the N.C. Community College System Office YouTube channel. This is a routine meeting announcement with no regulatory changes or compliance obligations.

Presidential Search Committee Meeting, April 17

The North Carolina Community College System announces a Presidential Search Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the N.C. Community College System Office in the A.W. Conference Room, 200 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, and livestreamed on the N.C. Community College System Office YouTube channel. The meeting is open to the public, though some portions may be conducted in closed session pursuant to state law.

2026 Awards Celebrate NC Community College Excellence

The NC Community College System, the State Board of Community Colleges, and the NC Community Colleges Foundation co-hosted the ninth annual awards dinner at The Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh on April 20, 2026, honoring nine recipients across signature awards, faculty/staff awards, and workforce development pinnacle awards. Recipients include Dallas Herring Achievement Award winner Cheri Landreth of Surry Community College and I.E. Ready Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Rick Hendrick of Hendrick Automotive Group, with workforce Pinnacle Awards recognizing employer partnerships across 58 North Carolina community colleges.

Minnesota High Schools Invited to Direct Admissions 2026-27

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) is inviting new high schools to participate in Direct Admissions Minnesota for the 2026-27 academic year. The voluntary program involves 55 Minnesota colleges and universities reviewing academic records of participating high school seniors to offer proactive admission. High schools interested in joining should complete the Direct Admissions High School Interest Form by March 31, 2026, or attend one of two virtual information sessions on March 27 or March 31, 2026.

Minnesota Colleges Invited to Apply for ECFE Teacher Shortage Grant Program

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education announced the opening of the Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) Teacher Shortage Grant Program Request for Proposals. Up to $950,000 is available to award eligible postsecondary institutions grants of up to $250,000 each. The program aims to strengthen the pipeline of licensed teachers serving Minnesota's youngest learners, with priority for future educators from rural communities and students of color. Eligible applicants are Minnesota postsecondary institutions offering PELSB-Approved teacher preparation programs.

Minnesota OHE Receives $100K Grant to Develop Sustainable State Financial Aid Model

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education received a $100,000 grant through Lumina Foundation's Great Admissions Redesign initiative to develop, model, and test a new framework for disbursing state financial aid dollars. OHE is one of 10 grant recipients, with Lumina investing a total of $3.5 million to simplify the college admissions process and expand student access across the nation. Any changes to the financial aid model would require approval of the Minnesota Legislature.

Deciziile adoptate de Consiliul Autoritatii de Supraveghere Financiara

ASF Romania published decisions adopted by its Council on April 22, 2026. The accompanying press releases reference 2025 data showing the Romanian insurance market reached gross written premiums of 25.8 billion lei, with SAL-Fin dispute resolution helping consumers recover an additional 1.2 million lei. The page serves as a summary listing of Council decisions without providing specific details of individual measures adopted.

SAL-Fin Returns 1.2 Million Lei Extra to Romanian Consumers in 2025

ASF Romania reports that SAL-Fin, the financial sector's alternative dispute resolution system, helped consumers recover an additional 1.2 million lei in 2025. This represents outcomes achieved through the out-of-court settlement mechanism for financial disputes. The press release is primarily informational, providing aggregate statistics on consumer benefit outcomes without establishing new compliance obligations.

Romanian Insurance Market Gross Premiums Hit 25.8 Billion Lei in 2025

ASF Romania announced that the Romanian insurance market reached a gross premiums written volume of 25.8 billion lei in 2025. This figure represents a statistical milestone for the Romanian insurance sector reported by the Financial Supervisory Authority. The announcement is part of ASF's regular market reporting and press release activities.

CBU Uzbekistan Press Releases: Raiffeisen Account, Sentiment Reviews, Market Analyses, Q4 2025

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan published a list of ten press releases spanning March-April 2026, covering topics including the opening of a correspondent account with Raiffeisen Bank International, Q4 2025 consumer and business sentiment reviews, gold bar market analysis for 2025, real estate market analysis for Q4 2025, international migration and foreign exchange operations, financial literacy activities, external economic stability research, and factoring services market review. Current exchange rates are also displayed, with USD at 12042.49 UZS (down 18.06), EUR at 14147.52 UZS (down 35.69), and other major currencies listed.

Monetary Policy Seminar Held at Banking Academy

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan hosted a monetary policy seminar at the Banking and Finance Academy on April 22, 2026, continuing its ongoing programme of professional development events for banking sector participants. The seminar forms part of the CBU's broader engagement strategy with financial institutions and academic partners to strengthen monetary policy capacity. Additional CBU events covered FX market development, financial inclusion with AFI, and fintech pilot projects.

BC Ministers Issue Statements for Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

Niki Sharma (Attorney General), Nina Krieger (Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General), and Jennifer Blatherwick (parliamentary secretary for gender equity) released joint statements on April 20, 2026, marking Prevention of Violence Against Women Week in British Columbia. The ministers highlighted recent achievements including federal Criminal Code reforms shaped by B.C. priorities, advancement of Stanton Report recommendations to strengthen intimate-partner violence responses, increased maximum damages for intimate-image abuse victims, and improved family violence supports during separation and divorce proceedings. The government noted it provides more than $60 million annually to support over 475 victim-service and violence-against-women prevention programs throughout the province.

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act 2026 Introduced in BC Legislature

The BC government introduced the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, to the legislative assembly on April 1, 2026, proposing amendments across seven statutory areas including the Judicial Review Procedure Act (introducing a 60-day application deadline), Fuel Price Transparency Act (industry-funded cost recovery), Zero-Emission Vehicles Act (target adjustments), housing and infrastructure statutes, tenancy acts (correcting errors and aligning evidence rules), University Endowment Land Act (ticketing enforcement), and the Correction Act (mental health crisis response and expanded ISO authority). If passed, the amendments would affect corrections, judicial reviews, tenancy disputes, fuel pricing transparency, ZEV mandates, and local governance across British Columbia.

Statement on Sikh Heritage Month

Attorney General Niki Sharma has released a statement recognizing April as Sikh Heritage Month in British Columbia, celebrating over a century of Sikh community contributions since the first Sikh migrants arrived in the early 1900s. The statement highlights BC's position as home to one of the largest Sikh populations outside India and the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in North America. The AG also references the Province's intervention in the federal challenge to Quebec's Bill 21 before the Supreme Court of Canada and the recently introduced Safe Access to Places of Public Worship Act, which would establish protected access zones around places of worship.

7-day NBKR notes auction yield 5.19%

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) has announced the results of its 7-day notes auction, with the yield set at 5.19%. This represents the rate at which the central bank absorbed short-term liquidity from participating financial institutions. The auction is part of NBKR's routine monetary policy operations to manage money market conditions in the Kyrgyz Republic.

CMA Kenya and Afri Fund Capital Sign MoU to Support LAPSSET Corridor Infrastructure

The Capital Markets Authority Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Afri Fund Capital on March 9, 2026, to promote uptake of capital market products funding infrastructure projects in the LAPSSET Corridor. The agreement identifies priority areas including capital market instruments, green/ESG-labeled instruments, infrastructure-related products, and collective investment vehicles. CMA CEO Wyckliffee Shamiah stated the collaboration aims to mobilize private capital to fund priority national infrastructure projects under the National Government Agenda.

Kenya Securities Issuers Governance Score Improves to 79%

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) released its eighth annual State of Corporate Governance Report covering 53 issuers of securities to the public. The overall governance score improved to 79 percent in FY 2024/2025, up from 74 percent in FY 2023/2024. Board Operations and Control showed the largest single-year improvement at 9 percent. Banking, Energy & Petroleum, Insurance, Manufacturing & Allied, Investment & Investment Services, and Construction & Allied sectors all achieved Leadership Ratings.

Equitable Bank Trust Powers Application Hearing May 20

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance published notice that Equitable Bank of Grand Island has filed an application to exercise trust powers under the Nebraska Trust Company Act (Sections 8-159 to 8-162.01). A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Department's Conference Room, 1526 K Street, Suite 300, Lincoln, Nebraska. Formal objections must be submitted no later than 30 days before the hearing date, and written comments must be received prior to the start of the hearing to be considered.

Equitable Bank Trust Powers Application Hearing Scheduled May 20, 2026

Equitable Bank, Grand Island, Nebraska, has filed an application to exercise trust powers under the Nebraska Trust Company Act (Sections 8-159 to 8-162.01). The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance has scheduled a public hearing on the application for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Formal objections must be submitted no later than 30 days before the hearing (April 20, 2026), and written comments will be accepted until the hearing begins.

Equitable Bank Trust Powers Application Hearing May 20

Equitable Bank, Grand Island, Nebraska filed an application with the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance to exercise trust powers under Sections 8-159 to 8-162.01 of the Nebraska Banking Act. A public hearing has been scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Department's Conference Room in Lincoln, Nebraska. Formal objections must be submitted no later than 30 days before the hearing date, and written comments may be submitted up until the hearing begins.

ETFSA Oyster Global Balanced Prescient AMETF Listed on JSE Main Board

The JSE has listed the ETFSA Oyster Global Balanced Prescient Actively Managed ETF (AMETF) on the Main Board. The portfolio employs a global balanced multi-asset strategy with a strategic allocation of 75% to global growth assets and 25% to global interest-bearing assets, targeting investors with a moderate to high risk profile and a minimum seven-year investment horizon. Trading under the share code "OYSTER", the fund is housed within the Prescient ETF Scheme, with ETFSA Portfolio Management Company serving as originator and asset manager.

JSE Announces 12 South African SMEs Selected for 2026 Accelerator Programme

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange announced the 12 small and medium enterprises selected for the 2026 cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme. The eight-month programme, delivered in collaboration with the UK–South Africa Tech Hub, focuses on equipping tech-focused South African SMEs with tools to scale sustainably, access new markets, and improve investment readiness. The announcement marks the programme's fifth year, following Cohort 4 participants who achieved average revenue growth of 17% and headcount growth of 16% within nine months.

FirstRand's Cape Water Performance-Based Bond Lists on JSE

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has listed Africa's first Nature-Linked Performance-Based Bond, the FirstRand Bank Cape Water Performance-Based Bond (FR31PB), a R2.5 billion issuance. The bond links part of investors' returns to independently verified ecological restoration outcomes, specifically removing invasive plant species from priority water catchment areas in South Africa to increase water flows into storage dams. The transaction involved RMB as arranger and structurer, with co-anchor investors including the International Finance Corporation, FSD Africa Investments, and Aluwani Capital Partners.

Bank Lending Survey BH Q4 2025

The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina published its Q4 2025 Bank Lending Survey covering corporate loans and household loans. The survey gathered responses from the eight largest banks in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 100% response rate. Results showed that credit standards for short-term and long-term corporate loans remained unchanged in Q4 2025 compared to the previous quarter, with a net percentage of 0%. The terms and conditions for approving corporate loans also remained unchanged. The survey contains 16 standard questions on realized and expected changes in loan supply and demand across three loan categories.

CBBH Financial Statements Year Ended 31st Dec 2025

The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) has published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025. Total assets stood at 18,307,804 thousand BAM, with total liabilities of 16,538,304 thousand BAM and total equity of 1,545,964 thousand BAM. Net profit for the year was 307,367 thousand BAM, with total comprehensive income of 249,457 thousand BAM. The financial statements include independent auditor's report, statements of financial position, profit or loss, comprehensive income, cash flows, changes in equity, and detailed notes covering accounting policies, financial risk management, and provisions.

Washington State DOH Lists Food Recalls Oysters Clams Adjika Beef Jerky

The Washington State Department of Health published a food recalls and safety alerts page on April 14, 2026, listing 14 separate recall events spanning December 2025 through April 2026. Recalls involve oysters and clams from Hammersley Inlet and Drayton Harbor (norovirus), canned Country-Style Adjika (botulism risk), various beef jerky products (undeclared soy lecithin), Honey BBQ Sauce (undeclared wheat and soy), Juniper Granola Junebars (undeclared milk and soy), select oysters from British Columbia (norovirus), Fu Zhou Fish Ball products (undeclared sesame and wheat), Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder (Salmonella), Bread Crumbs (undeclared egg and milk), fully cooked breaded chicken (undeclared soy), Fran's Pure Bar Almondmilk Chocolate (undeclared hazelnuts), Bengal King Jhal Chanachur (undeclared peanuts), and White Castle Original Sliders (undeclared milk and soy).

Overnight Interbank Rate Widget Page

The Bank of Mauritius maintains a public-facing widget page displaying the Overnight Interbank Rate on its official website. The page serves as a reference point for financial institutions, market participants, and analysts tracking Mauritius money market conditions. No specific rate values, regulatory obligations, compliance deadlines, or penalties are stated on the accessible page content.

Mauritius BOM Exchange Rates Reference Table

The Bank of Mauritius publishes a consolidated indicative exchange rates reference table on its markets website. The page provides links to various exchange rate resources including consolidated indicative exchange rates, indicative exchange rates of local banks and FOREX dealers, FX dealt rates, and the Mauritius Exchange Rate Index (MERI). The page is a navigation index with no substantive exchange rate data or dates provided in the source content.

FBI Milwaukee Warns Parents About Online Predators Targeting Children

FBI Milwaukee issued an open letter dated April 22, 2026, alerting parents, guardians, and caregivers to a concerning increase in online predatory activity targeting children across the United States, including Wisconsin. The advisory describes Sadistic Online Exploitation (SOE) tactics, lists potential signs of victimization such as behavior changes, unexplained injuries, and signs of animal cruelty, and provides practical tips for monitoring children's online activities. The FBI advises reporting suspicious activity to 1-800-CALL-FBI or ic3.gov and encourages use of NCMEC's Take It Down service for victims seeking removal of exploited content.

Northbrook Virginia Hydro LLC License Exemption Application - Pinnacles Hydroelectric Project

FERC has approved Northbrook Virginia Hydro, LLC and the City of Danville, Virginia to use the Traditional Licensing Process for the Pinnacles Hydroelectric Project (No. 10896-027) on the Dan River in Patrick, Henry, and Pittsylvania counties, Virginia. The notice initiates informal consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Northbrook and the City are designated as non-federal representatives for these consultations. All license applications for Project No. 10896 must be filed with FERC by April 30, 2029.

DOT Solicits Proposals for Combating Human Trafficking Transportation Awards

The Department of Transportation has issued a solicitation for its annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards, open to transportation industry stakeholders including non-governmental organizations, industry associations, research institutions, and state and local government entities. Submissions will be accepted from April 22, 2026 through June 22, 2026. Cash prizes of up to $100,000 (first place), $50,000 (second place), and $25,000 (third place) will be awarded for the most impactful and innovative counter-trafficking initiatives or technologies.

Oklahoma Advisory Committee to USCCR Virtual Meeting Notice

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights published a notice announcing three virtual business/briefing meetings of the Oklahoma Advisory Committee via ZoomGov on Tuesday, May 5, Monday, May 18, and Monday, June 8, 2026. Meetings will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT (May 5 and June 8) and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT (May 18). The purpose is planning upcoming panels on the death penalty and hearing from Panel I. An open comment period will be provided, and written comments may be submitted to Brooke Peery, DFO, within 30 days following each meeting.

Rollins Inc FTC Proposed Consent Agreement Non-Compete Agreements

The FTC has accepted for public comment a consent agreement with Rollins Inc., one of the largest pest-control companies in the United States operating over 700 locations with over 18,000 U.S.-based employees. The proposed order addresses alleged violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act stemming from Rollins' policy of requiring newly hired employees to enter Non-Compete Agreements regardless of position or responsibilities. Comments on the consent agreement must be received on or before May 22, 2026.

NYSE Proposes Rule Enabling Tokenized Securities Trading Under DTC Pilot Program

NYSE filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on April 9, 2026, to adopt Rule 7.50 (Tokenized Securities) and amend Rules 1.1, 7.36, 7.37, and 7.41 to enable trading of securities on the Exchange in tokenized form during the pendency of a DTC Pilot Program. The DTC Pilot Program operates pursuant to a December 11, 2025 Commission Staff no-action letter. The proposed rule change, modeled on Nasdaq's approved tokenization framework, would allow DTC Eligible Participants to designate, at order entry, that DTC Eligible Securities be cleared and settled in tokenized form on the same order book and execution priority rules as traditional securities. The SEC is soliciting public comments on the proposal.

Nasdaq ISE Auction Mechanism Rule Changes

Nasdaq ISE, LLC filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on April 13, 2026, published April 17, 2026, to amend auction mechanism rules governing Facilitation, SOM, PIM, FLEX PIM, and FLEX SOM options auctions. The proposal would expressly permit Member orders for Market Maker assigned accounts to be solicited for execution against Agency Orders in these five auction mechanisms, mirroring a prior Cboe Exchange approval. The SEC is soliciting comments from interested persons on the proposed rule change.

African Insurance Leaders Chart Path for Industry Growth and Resilience

Insurance industry leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra for the 4th Africa Network of Insurers Associations (ANIA) Annual General Meeting and Conference, discussing strategies for strengthening the continent's insurance sector and expanding market penetration. The Commissioner of Insurance highlighted that Africa's average insurance penetration rate stands at approximately 3%, far below the global average of 7.4%, and noted challenges including limited financial capacity for underwriting large risks and slow industry innovation. The 5-day event was hosted by the Ghana Insurers Association with participants from Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe calling for greater innovation, collaboration, and market development across the continent.

Six Charged Over £13.8M Cannabis Import at Birmingham Airport

Six individuals have been charged in relation to a £13.8 million cannabis haul intercepted at Birmingham Airport. The National Crime Agency led the investigation into the drug import operation. The charges mark a significant enforcement action targeting large-scale narcotics importation into the United Kingdom via air transport.

Alleged Pilot Charged Over Four Channel Deaths

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has charged an individual suspected of being the pilot of a boat involved in a fatal Channel crossing that resulted in the deaths of four people. The suspect has been charged with facilitating illegal immigration and is next due to appear at Crown Court. This enforcement action represents one of several recent NCA operations targeting suspected people-smuggling networks operating across the English Channel.

Two Men Arrested in Nottingham Money Laundering, People Smuggling Probe

NCA officers arrested two men in Nottingham on suspicion of money laundering and people smuggling. The arrests were carried out at multiple addresses in Nottingham, and business premises were also searched as part of the investigation into a suspected organised crime group. One man was additionally arrested on suspicion of offences contrary to the Economic Crime Act.

County Unemployment Data for February 2026 Released

The Washington Employment Security Department has released February 2026 county unemployment rates and employment data. Grays Harbor County reported 6.5% unemployment (down from 7.2% in February 2025) and added 310 jobs year-over-year, while Pacific County reported 7.3% unemployment (down from 7.5%) and added 150 jobs. The agency notes that county-level data is not seasonally adjusted due to small sample sizes in some counties and should not be compared directly to the statewide seasonally adjusted rate.

GVH Investigates iHerb Over Dietary Supplement Claims

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against iHerb Netherlands BV and its U.S. parent company iHerb LLC on suspicion of using unlawful health-related claims and therapeutic effect claims in advertising food products and dietary supplements since November 2024. The investigation focuses on violations including health claims that violate sectoral regulations, claims attributing disease prevention or treatment properties, and products sold as dietary supplements without required registration with the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy. The case registration number is VJ/12/2026, and the standard procedural timeframe is three months, extendable twice by up to two months each.

Data Call, 2025 Property Premium, Due May 22

The Texas Department of Insurance requires companies writing commercial property or businessowners insurance in Texas, and certain farm mutuals writing property insurance, to submit 2025 property direct written premium data for the Texas catastrophe area. Three categories of companies are affected based on their reporting arrangements with Insurance Services Office Inc. Companies must respond even if they do not write applicable business in the catastrophe area. Responses are due no later than May 22, 2026.