ASIC Remakes Technical Relief and Credit Disclosure Instruments

ASIC has remade two legislative instruments providing technical relief to Australian financial services licensees and modifying reverse-mortgage disclosure requirements for credit licensees. The instruments will expire on 1 April 2031. ASIC consulted on the remakes in December 2025 and received no submissions.

INVEST-CON Finanzconsulting granted investment services licence

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) granted INVEST-CON Finanzconsulting GmbH a licence as an investment services provider pursuant to Article 4 of the Securities Supervision Act 2018 (WAG 2018). The company previously held a licence as an investment firm under Article 3 WAG 2018, which was progressively relinquished. The licence became effective on 16 March 2026 following the fulfillment of a condition precedent.

Solvency II Microsite and Insurance Supervision Guidance

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) launched a new microsite dedicated to Solvency II, the EU-wide insurance supervision framework. The microsite organizes content across four thematic areas: significant elements and aims of Solvency II, the three-pillar supervisory approach, national and European developments, and recovery and resolution of insurance undertakings. This is an informational resource designed to improve transparency and accountability in Austrian insurance supervision.

François-Louis Michaud appointed EBA Chairperson

François-Louis Michaud has been appointed Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA), effective 16 April 2026. He was nominated by the Council of the European Union and confirmed by the European Parliament, serving a five-year term with the possibility of one extension. Michaud previously served as Executive Director of the EBA since September 2020.

Austrian Investment Fund Assets Reach Record €246.4bn

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) published its Quarterly Report on Asset Management showing Austrian investment funds reached €246.4 billion in assets under management at year-end 2025, a 6.8% increase year-on-year. Equity funds attracted net inflows of €3.9 billion and bond funds €3.1 billion, while mixed and real estate funds experienced outflows.

OCC Meeting Summary with Moody's

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published a meeting summary documenting its March 26, 2025 discussion with Moody's Investors Service. The document records the meeting as part of regular supervisory engagement between the federal bank regulator and a major credit rating agency. No new regulatory requirements, policy changes, or enforcement actions are contained in this summary.

OCC Meeting Summary with Societe Generale

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) filed a meeting summary documenting a March 30, 2025 meeting between OCC staff and representatives of Societe Generale, a French international banking group. The document records the date, participants, and topics discussed during the supervisory meeting, which is part of the OCC's ongoing oversight activities with federally chartered banks. No new regulatory requirements, penalties, or policy changes are contained in this summary.

PAYO Digital Bank Comment Letter

PAYO Digital Bank submitted a comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in response to a proposed action or notice. The filing was made through the regulations.gov portal under docket OCC-2026-0364-0001. The public comment period closed on March 27, 2026.

OCC Meeting with Paradigm

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released documentation of a meeting held with Paradigm on March 24, 2025. The meeting summary is available for download as a PDF document. No new regulatory requirements, guidance, or policy changes were issued as a result of this meeting.

Adverse Consumer Reporting in Human Trafficking Cases

The CFPB requests OMB reinstatement of an information collection under Regulation V (OMB Control Number 3170-0002) that prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information related to human trafficking. The collection affects approximately 779,023 respondents with an estimated 6.3 million annual burden hours. Public comments are due April 29, 2026.

Portable Hook-On Chairs Safety Standard Update

The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standard for portable hook-on chairs to incorporate by reference ASTM F1235-25 (replacing ASTM F1235-18). The rule takes effect July 19, 2026, unless the Commission receives significant adverse comments by April 29, 2026.

Adjusted Royalty Rates for Sound Recordings by New Subscription Services

The Copyright Royalty Judges issued a final rule adjusting 2026 royalty rates for digital performances of sound recordings by new subscription services. The rates increase from $0.0234 to $0.0241 per subscriber for stand-alone contracts and from $0.0390 to $0.0401 per subscriber for bundled contracts, based on CPI-U adjustment. These rates apply to the license period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030.

Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War Virtual Meeting

The Department of Veterans Affairs published a Federal Advisory Committee Act notice announcing a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War (FPOW) scheduled for April 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. The open session will include briefings from VA Central Office and Veterans Benefits Administration officials on issues impacting FPOW Veterans and their families, including compensation, health care, and rehabilitation benefits.

Asbestos Shipyards Standard Information Collection Request

DOL-OSHA is submitting an Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (OMB Control No. 1218-0195) to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The standard requires shipyard employers to train workers on asbestos hazards, monitor exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain records. Public comments are requested by April 29, 2026.

Pre-Sale Availability Rule Extension Request for Comment

The FTC is seeking public comment on extending for three years the information collection requirements of the Pre-Sale Availability Rule (16 CFR part 702). The rule requires sellers and warrantors to make written warranty terms available to consumers before purchase. The current OMB clearance expires July 31, 2026. FTC staff estimates 2,611,826 annual burden hours across approximately 26,131 manufacturers.

Extension of Warranty Rule Paperwork Clearance and Comment Period

The FTC requests OMB extend for three years the Paperwork Reduction Act clearance for the Consumer Product Warranty Rule (16 CFR part 701). The current clearance expires April 30, 2026, with public comments due April 29, 2026. The Rule affects manufacturers and retailers who provide written warranties on consumer products exceeding $15 in cost, with an estimated annual burden of 209,048 hours and $28,977,188 in labor costs.

Affiliate Marketing Rule PRA Clearance Extension Request

The Federal Trade Commission has requested OMB extend for three years the Paperwork Reduction Act clearance for information collection requirements under the Affiliate Marketing Rule (16 CFR part 680) and shared CFPB Regulation V enforcement. The current clearance expires April 30, 2026. The FTC is providing a second opportunity for public comment during this renewal process.

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Information Collection Reinstatement

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service published a notice inviting public comments on the reinstatement and revision of information collection requirements for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program provides fresh produce to low-income seniors through farmers' markets and is administered by state agencies in 45 states, 8 Indian Tribal Organizations, and 4 territories. Comments must be received by May 29, 2026.

Food Distribution Programs Information Collection Renewal

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA has issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act inviting public comment on a revision to OMB-approved information collection 0584-0293. This collection supports Food Distribution Programs including the National School Lunch Program, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Emergency Food Assistance Program. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

Coastwise Endorsement Determination for M/V Riptide

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting public comments on a coastwise endorsement determination request for the vessel M/V Riptide. Under 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), MARAD must determine whether the proposed coastwise use of this small passenger vessel (≤12 passengers for hire) would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses. Comments are due by April 29, 2026.

Capital Construction Fund Information Collection Renewal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a notice in the Federal Register inviting public comments on its intention to renew OMB Control Number 2133-0027 for the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) information collection. The CCF program assists U.S.-flag vessel owners and operators in accumulating capital for ship modernization through tax-deferred deposits. MARAD estimates 160 respondents with 2,160 total annual burden hours.

US-Flag Vessel Fishery Endorsement Eligibility Information Collection Renewal

MARAD is seeking public comments on renewing OMB Control Number 2133-0530, an information collection used to determine if US-flag vessels of 100 feet or greater are owned and controlled by US citizens and eligible for fishery endorsements under the American Fisheries Act. Affected parties include vessel owners, charterers, mortgagees, and vessel managers who must submit comments by May 29, 2026.

ETF Exemptive Relief Applications for Multi-Class ETF Fund Structures

The SEC published notice of exemptive relief applications from Advisors Series Trust/Pzena Investment Management (File No. 812-15841) and Axonic Capital/Axonic Funds (File No. 812-15934). The applications request exemptions under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to permit Multi-Class ETF Fund structures that would combine exchange-traded shares (ETF Shares) with non-exchange-traded shares (Mutual Fund Shares) in a single registered investment company.

Rule SHO Information Collection Extension Request

The SEC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the information collection requirements under Rule 201 (17 CFR 242.201) and Rule 200(g) (17 CFR 242.200(g)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Rule 201 imposes short sale circuit breaker restrictions while Rule 200(g) allows broker-dealers to mark qualifying orders as 'short exempt.' The estimated aggregate annual burden is 1,446,553 hours with $248,000 in external costs.

Nasdaq Texas Dual Listing Fee Changes

The SEC published notice of Nasdaq Texas LLC's proposed rule change to establish dual listing fees under new Rule 5920. The proposal sets a single entry fee of $10,000 and annual fee of $2,500 for companies dually listing securities on the exchange, with fee waivers available through December 31, 2026. The SEC is soliciting comments from interested persons on this proposed fee structure.

MIAX Sapphire proposes fee schedule amendments for non-transaction fee waivers

MIAX Sapphire proposes fee schedule amendments for non-transaction fee waivers

Livestock Slaughter Survey Information Collection Revision

NASS is requesting public comments on revisions to the Livestock Slaughter Survey (OMB Control No. 0535-0005). The notice seeks to revise and extend for three years the currently approved information collection covering approximately 1,100 Federally Inspected slaughter plants surveyed weekly and monthly Non-Federally Inspected Slaughter data. Comments must be received by May 29, 2026.

NHTSA Denies Tesla Vehicle Recall Petition DP23001

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation denied Defect Petition DP23001 submitted by Costas Lakafossis requesting a recall of all Tesla vehicles produced from 2013-present due to alleged pedal misapplication issues. NHTSA conducted a technical review including assessment of the petition, supporting technical papers, Tesla's response to an Information Request, and additional agency data. The petition claimed that differences in operator controls between Tesla vehicles and ICE vehicles promote driver pedal misapplication leading to sudden unintended acceleration. NHTSA denied the petition finding the conditions described do not indicate the presence of a safety defect.

Harley-Davidson NHTSA Meeting Memorandum

NHTSA published a meeting memorandum documenting a March 12, 2026 meeting with Harley-Davidson. The document is filed under docket NHTSA-2022-0094. No new regulatory requirements, deadlines, or penalties are specified in this meeting record.

SIPC Standard Maximum Cash Advance Inflation Adjustment Determination

The SEC published a notice approving the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) board's determination not to adjust the Standard Maximum Cash Advance (SMCA) amount for inflation. The current SMCA remains at $250,000 per customer. This is a routine administrative determination confirming the existing coverage limit for SIPC-protected customer accounts.

Extended Trading Hours for Equity and Index Options

The SEC published a notice of filing for Nasdaq MRX's proposed rule change to adopt extended trading hours for eligible equity and index options. The proposal (SR-MRX-2026-11) was published for public comment in the Federal Register. Comments are due within 21 days of publication.

Wide Market Protection Mechanism - Trading Session Application

The SEC published notice that Cboe Exchange filed proposed rule change SR-CBOE-2026-027 to apply its Wide Market Protection mechanism on a trading session-by-trading session basis. The filing was granted immediate effectiveness under Release No. 34-105098. This affects how wide market protection triggers are applied across different trading sessions for options traded on the exchange.

NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule - Non-Customer and Floor Broker Fees and Rebates

The SEC received a filing from NYSE Arca, Inc. (Release No. 34-105085, File No. SR-NYSEARCA-2026-28) notice of a proposed rule change to modify the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule. The amendment adjusts certain fees and rebates applicable to non-customers and floor brokers. The rule change was filed with immediate effectiveness and does not require a comment period as it is a notice of filing rather than a proposed rule.

NYSE American Options Fee Schedule - Fees and Rebates for Non-Customers and Floor Brokers

The SEC published notice that NYSE American filed SR-NYSEAMER-2026-19 to modify its options fee schedule, changing certain fees and rebates applicable to non-customers and floor brokers. The rule change was filed with immediate effectiveness. Broker-dealers trading on NYSE American should review updated transaction costs and rebate calculations.

NYSE American adopts fees for MSCI index options

NYSE American LLC filed with the SEC to adopt fees for trading options overlying the MSCI EAFE Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The proposed rule change was granted immediate effectiveness upon filing. The SEC published this notice in the Federal Register (91 FR 16055) under Release No. 34-105087.

NYSE Arca QCC Broker Credit Cap Waiver

The SEC published notice that NYSE Arca filed to waive the combined cap on broker credits for QCC trades and floor broker rebates under the Manual Billable Rebate Program for March 2026 only. The filing (SR-NYSEARCA-2026-32) was granted immediate effectiveness under Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act. This temporary fee modification affects member firms executing QCC trades and floor broker transactions on NYSE Arca options.

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The SEC published a Sunshine Act Meeting Notice (91 FR 16044) announcing a closed Commission meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The one-page notice follows standard Federal Register format with placeholder sections for time, place, status, and matters to be considered.

Electric Corporate and Rate Filings Received by FERC

FERC published a notice of filings received on March 30, 2026, including four electric corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, four exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (all battery energy storage projects in Virginia), and multiple electric rate filings including market power analyses and compliance filings. Comment deadlines range from March 30 to May 26, 2026 depending on the docket.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings on March 24-25, 2026. Filings include accounting requests from Howard Midstream Energy Partners and EPIC Crude Pipeline, transportation retainage reports from Cheniere Corpus Christi and Creole Trail pipelines, and negotiated rate filings from Millennium Pipeline, Iroquois Gas Transmission, Stagecoach Pipeline, and Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.

Revised Schedule for Algonquin Pipeline Environmental Assessment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice on March 25, 2026, announcing a revised schedule for the Environmental Assessment for Algonquin Gas Transmission's Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project. The EA issuance date has been moved from April 17 to May 29, 2026, due to Algonquin's delayed filing of its horizontal directional drill assessment report and additional project siting information. A 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline of August 27, 2026 applies to cooperating federal and state agencies.

IS Technology Petition for Air Brake Special Approval

The Federal Railroad Administration published a notice announcing IS Technology's petition for special approval of an alternative air brake standard. The FRA is seeking public comment on this petition over a 30-day period ending April 30, 2026. This is a standard procedural notice announcing a petition for stakeholder review and input.

Multiple Internal Revenue Service Information Collection Requests

The Treasury Department's IRS has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing multiple information collection requests under OMB review. The notice opens a 30-day public comment period ending April 30, 2026, allowing stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the proposed collections. This routine administrative filing affects taxpayers and tax professionals who may be subject to the affected information collection requirements.

Information Collection for Special Measures Imposition Under BSA

The Treasury Department published a notice requesting public comments on information collection requirements related to the imposition of special measures under the Bank Secrecy Act. The notice is submitted for OMB review and seeks comments on the burden estimates for collecting information when FinCEN imposes special measures against jurisdictions, financial institutions, or transactions posing money laundering risks. Comments are due within 30 days of publication.

Treasury Information Collection Requests - OMB Review

The Treasury Department published a notice announcing multiple departmental offices have submitted information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice requests public comments on these collections and describes alternative methods for submitting comments. Comments must be received within 30 days of publication.

Parcel Dimension Compliance

The United States Postal Service published a final rule expanding parcel dimension requirements under 39 CFR 111, effective July 12, 2026. The rule modifies the Domestic Mail Manual to include updated dimensional standards for parcel shipping, with implementation divided into Phase One and Phase Two. Mailers shipping parcels via USPS must review and update their packaging and dimension measurement processes to comply with the new requirements.

Semiconductor Devices Complaint - Public Interest Comments Solicitation

The International Trade Commission published a notice announcing receipt of a complaint alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning semiconductor devices. The ITC is soliciting written submissions from the public on the public interest factors specified in 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1) before determining whether to issue a general exclusion order or limited exclusion order.

Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Determinations

The International Trade Commission published its final determination in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-748-749 and 731-TA-1726-1727 regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. The Commission determined that the domestic industry is not materially injured by reason of imports of these products allegedly sold at less than fair value.

MCC Advisory Council Open Meeting

The Millennium Challenge Corporation published a notice announcing an open meeting of the MCC Advisory Council scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting is open to the public for observation and will cover the transaction status of MCC compact and threshold programs as well as other MCC organizational business.

AMF SPOT Inspection Findings on Asset Management Compliance Systems

AMF France published findings from its 2025 SPOT inspection campaign examining asset management companies' compliance and internal control systems. The inspections focused on firms with in-house compliance resources, following a 2020 campaign that examined outsourcing of internal control functions. The findings highlight areas of strength and weakness identified across the inspected firms.

COVID-19 Vaccine Antigen Composition Data Request for May 2026

WHO's Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) has issued updated guidance requesting vaccine manufacturers submit immunological, virological, and vaccine effectiveness data ahead of the May 2026 decision-making meeting. The statement updates previous September 2025 guidance and specifies key antisera and antigens of interest including JN.1, KP.2, XEC, LP.8.1, NB.1.8.1, XFG, and BA.3.2 variants. Manufacturers should submit both pre- and post-vaccination antisera analysis for neutralization testing.