Spectrum Equity Pulse GmbH Unauthorized Financial Services Warning

BaFin issued a consumer warning on 31 March 2026 regarding Spectrum Equity Pulse GmbH and its website spectrumequitypulse.com, suspecting the operators are providing financial services, securities services, and crypto asset services without the required BaFin authorization. The operators falsely claim to be supervised by BaFin and Deutsche Bundesbank, and the Business License certificate presented is confirmed as a forgery. BaFin advises consumers to verify authorization status via its company database before engaging with any financial service provider.

Oren v. State - Mandamus Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District at Austin denied the petition for writ of mandamus filed by John Oren and Elise Oren on March 27, 2026, in an original proceeding from Travis County. The court cited Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a) as the basis for the denial and provided no further explanation in its memorandum opinion. Chief Justice Darlene Byrne authored the opinion, joined by Justices Theofanis and Crump.

In re Joe Flores v. State of Texas - Habeas Corpus Dismissal

Relator Joe Flores filed a pre-trial writ of habeas corpus in the Texas Court of Appeals, Third District at Austin, seeking immediate release from confinement at the Travis County Correctional Complex pursuant to Article 11.08 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The court dismissed the application for want of jurisdiction, holding that as an intermediate appellate court, its habeas corpus jurisdiction in criminal matters is appellate only and does not extend to original habeas proceedings. Original habeas jurisdiction in criminal cases is limited to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, district courts, and county courts under Texas law.

In re J.M.B. II v. State of Texas - Mandamus Relief

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District conditionally granted a juvenile's petition for writ of mandamus, finding the Travis County trial court abused its discretion by vacating its own dismissal order after the State filed a nonsuit motion on February 25, 2026. The appellate court held that under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 162 and Tex. Fam. Code § 51.17(a), the State has an absolute right to nonsuit a juvenile delinquency petition, and the trial court had no discretion to refuse the dismissal. The court directed the trial court to vacate its February 26, 2026 Order Vacating Nonsuit and Dismissal and to enter the nonsuit in its minutes.

Qualified Client Thresholds for Performance-Based Investment Advisory Fees

The SEC intends to issue an order under Release No. IA-6955 adjusting inflation-indexed thresholds in Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act, which permits investment advisers to charge performance-based fees to 'qualified clients.' The order would increase the minimum net worth and minimum dollar amount of assets under management thresholds required for clients to qualify for performance fee arrangements. Comments and hearing requests must be submitted by April 27, 2026.

MEAIVC Trademark - AI Financial Education SaaS

The USPTO published trademark application TM99731313 for MEAIVC covering AI-powered software for financial education and literacy services. The application was filed on March 29, 2026, and published on March 30, 2026, initiating the standard opposition period.

CLAUDE WILL Trademark Application - Technology Services

USPTO published trademark application TM99731926 for CLAUDE WILL in Class 42 (Technology Services), covering computer software development. The application was filed on March 29, 2026, and published for opposition on March 30, 2026. Third parties have a statutory period to file an opposition if they believe registration would cause confusion.

Zeacard trademark, SAAS healthcare pricing software

The USPTO published trademark application TM99731577 for ZEACARD, covering SaaS services for healthcare pricing software that enables sale of healthcare price cards to consumers and employers. The application was filed on March 29, 2026, and published on March 30, 2026. Third parties have a limited window to file an opposition if they believe the mark conflicts with their existing trademarks.

Commercial Banks Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions 2026

The RBI has issued revised amendment directions to the Commercial Banks - Concentration Risk Management Directions, 2025, incorporating new definitions and updated exposure norms for capital market exposures (CME). The amendment introduces six new defined terms (Acquisition Finance, Bridge Finance, CMIs, Collateral Security, Non-debt Mutual Funds, Primary Security) by cross-referencing the RBI Credit Facilities Directions, 2025, and deletes prior paragraphs 95, 97, and 98. A new paragraph 95A comprehensively defines CME categories including investment exposures and credit exposures, while new paragraph 98A sets aggregate CME ceilings at 40% of eligible capital base, direct capital market exposure at 20%, and acquisition finance sub-limit at 20%, all on both solo and consolidated bases.

Commercial Banks Credit Facilities Amendment Directions 2026 (Revised)

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised amendment directions to the Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities Directions, 2025, effective March 30, 2026. The amendments introduce new definitions for Acquisition Finance, Bridge Finance, Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs), Eligible Securities, LTV, Margin, and Primary Security; delete paragraphs 137 and Sections A-C/paragraphs 158-170 from Chapters IX and XI; and insert new sections 170A-170C governing acquisition finance to non-financial target companies, including restrictions on targets with financial subsidiaries and refinancing conditions.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025 (F2025L01026) establish comprehensive obligations for reporting entities under the AML/CTF Act 2006, covering enrolment procedures, registration requirements, and ongoing compliance duties. The instrument is administered by the Department of Home Affairs and represents the authoritative regulatory framework governing designated services and reporting entity obligations in Australia. Entities providing designated services must comply with the detailed requirements set out across Parts 1-4, including registration, reporting group obligations, and enrolment obligations.

National Health Commonwealth Price Pharmaceutical Benefits Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 3)

The National Health (Commonwealth Price and Conditions for Commonwealth Payments for Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment Determination 2026 (No. 3) amends the 2019 determination (PB 114 of 2019) governing Commonwealth payments for pharmaceutical benefits supplied under the National Health Act 1953. The instrument is in force as of 31 March 2026 and is administered by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Affected parties in the pharmaceutical supply chain should review the amended pricing conditions and payment requirements.

Mobile coverage maps industry standard registered 31st Mar

Mobile coverage maps industry standard registered 31st Mar

Fuel Tax Road User Charge Amendment Determination 2026

The Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Amendment Determination 2026 amends the Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2023, effective 31 March 2026. The instrument is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts and is authorised under the Fuel Tax Act 2006. The amendments affect road user charge rates applicable to fuel consumption by various classes of road vehicles, impacting transport operators, fuel suppliers, and businesses operating road fleets in Australia.

ASIC Corporations Amendment Instrument 2026/246

ASIC has formally amended the Corporations Act 2001 via Amendment Instrument 2026/246, designated F2026L00389 and effective 31 March 2026. The instrument is administered by the Department of the Treasury, reflecting the federal government oversight of corporate law obligations. Affected entities subject to the Corporations Act should monitor for the specific amendments to understand updated compliance requirements.

ASIC Corporations (Exchange-Traded Warrants) Instrument 2026/247

ASIC has made a new legislative instrument governing exchange-traded warrants, designated Instrument 2026/247, effective 31 March 2026. The instrument is made under the Corporations Act 2001 and administered by the Department of the Treasury. Affected market participants and issuers of exchange-traded warrants should review their obligations under this new instrument to ensure compliance upon commencement.

My Health Records Rules 2026

The My Health Records Rules 2026 establish binding regulatory requirements for Australia's national electronic health record system under the My Health Records Act 2012. The instrument prescribes access control mechanisms including automatic suspension and cancellation circumstances, registration requirements for healthcare recipients and provider organisations, and functions for the System Operator and Chief Executive Medicare regarding information deletion and system security. Healthcare provider organisations must comply with eligibility requirements including security and access policies, and prescribed circumstances govern uploading of records.

Second Amendment Directions for Small Finance Banks Financial Statement Disclosures

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Second Amendment Directions (2026) modifying financial statement disclosure requirements for Small Finance Banks, specifically revising paragraph 10(5) on Exposures in Chapter-III. The amendment deletes existing sub-paragraph 10(5)(ii) and inserts a new sub-paragraph (iia) titled 'Exposure to Capital Markets' with a detailed disclosure table for reporting capital market exposures. The revised amendments supersede the earlier Second Amendment Directions dated February 13, 2026, and come into force from the earlier of the bank's implementation date of the related Credit Facilities Amendment Directions or July 1, 2026.

Commercial Bank Financial Statement Disclosure - Third Amendment 2026

The RBI has issued the Third Amendment (Revised) to Commercial Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures Directions, 2025, modifying paragraph 10(5) on Exposures. The amendment deletes sub-paragraph 10(5)(ii) and inserts a new sub-paragraph (iia) establishing a comprehensive table for reporting Exposure to Capital Markets, including 11 categories covering direct investments in equity/preference shares, advances for capital market purposes, underwriting commitments, and financing to mutual fund schemes. Banks must compute capital market exposure per the Concentration Risk Management and Credit Facilities Directions, 2025. The revised amendments shall come into force from whichever is earlier: the date a bank decides to implement the Credit Facilities Amendment Directions dated March 30, 2026, or July 1, 2026, superseding the Third Amendment Directions dated February 13, 2026.

Commercial Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services – Amendment Directions, 2026 (Revised)

The RBI has issued revised Amendment Directions modifying paragraph 18(4) of Chapter-III 'General Guidelines' of the Commercial Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services Directions, 2025. The amendments expand sub-paragraph (ii)(a)iii to include 'Acquisition finance and bridge finance for financing of promoter's stake in new companies' and replace sub-paragraph (ii)(b) with 'Lending to individuals against eligible securities'. The revised amendments come into force from the date a bank decides to implement the Credit Facilities Amendment Directions, 2026 (Revised) or July 1, 2026, whichever is earlier, superseding the February 13, 2026 amendment directions.

Small Finance Banks Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Amendment Directions (RBI/2025-26/260) to the Small Finance Banks - Concentration Risk Management Directions, 2025, effective March 30, 2026. The amendments introduce new definitions for Capital Market Intermediaries, Collateral Security, Non-debt Mutual Funds, and Primary Security; delete paragraphs 3(7), 28, 30, 31, and 34; and insert new paragraph 28A defining Capital Market Exposures (CME) to include both direct and indirect exposures (fund-based and non-fund-based). New paragraph 31A establishes CME ceilings of 40% of Tier 1 capital (aggregate) and 20% of eligible capital base (direct exposures), while paragraph 34A specifies exclusions including investments in critical financial infrastructure and Additional Tier I/Tier II debt instruments.

Small Finance Bank Credit Facility Directions Revised

The Reserve Bank of India issued comprehensive amendment directions (RBI/2025-26/259) on March 30, 2026, revising the Small Finance Banks – Credit Facilities Directions, 2025. The amendments introduce new definitions including Capital Market Intermediaries, Eligible Securities, Loan to Value, Margin, and Primary Security. Chapter XI has been substantially restructured with a new Section Q titled 'Loans Against Eligible Securities' inserted after paragraph 201, while most existing sections and paragraphs have been deleted. The new framework permits small finance banks to extend credit facilities against eligible securities subject to board-approved policies specifying collateral selection criteria, portfolio limits, concentration limits, LTV ratios, margins, haircuts, and ongoing valuation rules.

Small Finance Banks Capital Adequacy Second Amendment Directions 2026 Revised

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Second Amendment Directions (2026) modifying paragraph 74(6) of the Small Finance Banks Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy Directions, 2025. The amendment clarifies that irrevocable payment commitments by banks to clearing corporations of stock exchanges on behalf of clients constitute financial guarantees with a Credit Conversion Factor (CCF) of 100 percent, but capital must be maintained only on the exposure counted as capital market exposure (CME), subject to a 125 percent risk weight. The revised directions supersede the February 13, 2026 amendment and take effect from the earlier of bank implementation date or July 1, 2026.

Capital adequacy norms, commercial banks, 30th Mar

Capital adequacy norms, commercial banks, 30th Mar

REASONARA AI Software Trademark Application

USPTO received trademark application TM99731752 for REASONARA covering AI-powered software for causal modeling, system dynamics analysis, predictive simulation, and decision intelligence. Filed March 29, 2026, as an Intent-to-Use application in Class 042 (Technology Services).

Angelic Singularity - Trademark Application for AI Ethics Services

The USPTO published trademark application TM99731727 for ANGELIC SINGULARITY on March 30, 2026. The application covers educational services in ethical AI design, software for AI agent orchestration, and technology consulting in AI governance. Third parties have an opportunity to file opposition during the publication period.

Unbane trademark, AI data capture for construction

Unbane trademark, AI data capture for construction

LUANI Trademark Application - Website Design Services

USPTO published trademark application TM99731829 for LUANI covering website design and development services under Class 42 (Technology Services). The application, filed March 29, 2026, is an intent-to-use filing. This is an informational trademark publication with no new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations for third parties.

LIFEDECK Trademark Application for SaaS AI Software Services

The USPTO published LIFEDECK trademark application TM99731851 on March 30, 2026, for SaaS AI software services including business administration, project management, file management, team collaboration, workflow automation, document analysis, content generation, and conversational assistance. This is a standard trademark publication notice initiating the opposition period for third parties.

PATIENTLOGIC ACUITY-BASED PATIENT ASSIGNMENTS trademark published

The USPTO published trademark application TM99731428 for PATIENTLOGIC ACUITY-BASED PATIENT ASSIGNMENTS on March 30, 2026. The mark covers software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for application and database integration in the healthcare sector. The publication initiates a 30-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the registration.

IN SYNCH SaaS Trademark - Time Zone Management Services

The USPTO received trademark application TM99731670 for 'IN SYNCH' filed by an intent-to-use applicant on March 29, 2026. The mark covers software as a service for time zone management, scheduling, calendar integration, global time coordination, availability tracking, and synchronization services. This application is now published for opposition, giving third parties an opportunity to challenge the registration.

Phototherapeutic LED apparatus trademark for medical skin treatments

The USPTO received trademark application TM99731327 for ASCENT PRAXXIS covering Class 10 medical device goods including phototherapeutic LED apparatus, light therapy devices for skin treatments, and related medical-aesthetic equipment. The application was filed on an Intent-to-Use basis on March 29, 2026.

Small Finance Banks Credit Facilities Amendment Directions, 2026 (Revised)

The RBI has issued revised amendment directions to the Small Finance Banks – Credit Facilities Directions, 2025, effective March 30, 2026. The amendment introduces 10 new definitions including Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs), Eligible Securities, LTV, Margin, and Primary Security; restructures Chapter II by renaming credit-facility categories; and deletes all sections of Chapter XI except Sections M, O, and Paragraphs 197, 198, and 200, replacing them with a new Section Q governing Loans Against Eligible Securities. New Section Q establishes permitted collateral types (listed equity, government securities, rated debt, mutual fund units, REITs/InvITs) and seven explicit prohibitions including loans against a bank's own securities, partly paid shares, and locked-in securities, with a ₹10 lakh per-borrower ceiling for loans against a bank's own Long-Term Infrastructure Bonds.

Small Finance Banks Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions 2026

The Reserve Bank of India issued revised Amendment Directions (RBI/2025-26/260) to the Small Finance Banks – Concentration Risk Management Directions, 2025, effective March 30, 2026. The amendments introduce new CME (Capital Market Exposure) definitions including Capital Market Intermediaries, Collateral Security, Non-debt Mutual Funds, and Primary Security by cross-referencing the Credit Facilities Directions; insert paragraph 28A defining CME inclusions across investment and credit exposures; and set new CME ceilings of 40 percent of Tier 1 capital on an aggregate basis and 20 percent on a direct investment basis for Small Finance Banks on both solo and consolidated bases.

Small Finance Banks Capital Market Exposure Disclosure Directions 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Second Amendment Directions (RBI/2025-26/262) for Small Finance Banks, deleting the former sub-paragraph 10(5)(ii) and inserting a new mandatory disclosure table (iia) for Exposure to Capital Markets. The table requires Small Finance Banks to report ten categories of capital market exposures including direct equity investments, advances for share purchases, credit facilities to Capital Market Intermediaries, and underwriting commitments, with amounts in ₹ crore for both current and previous years. The amendments take effect from the earlier of when a bank implements the Credit Facilities Amendment Directions or July 1, 2026, superseding the February 13, 2026 version.

Reserve Bank of India Small Finance Banks Capital Adequacy Second Amendment Directions 2026 Revised

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised capital adequacy amendment directions for small finance banks, modifying paragraph 74(6) in Chapter IV on risk weighted assets. The amendment addresses irrevocable payment commitments issued by banks to clearing corporations of stock exchanges on behalf of clients, classifying these as financial guarantees with a 100% credit conversion factor. Capital must now be maintained only on exposures reckoned as capital market exposure, with a 125% risk weight applied. The directions supersede the February 13, 2026 amendment and take effect from whichever is earlier: the date a bank implements the related Credit Facilities Amendment Directions or July 1, 2026.

Commercial Banks Undertaking Financial Services Amendment Directions 2026

The RBI has issued revised amendment directions modifying paragraph 18(4) of Chapter-III 'General Guidelines' of the Commercial Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services Directions, 2025. The amendments substitute sub-paragraph (ii)(a)iii with provisions for 'Acquisition finance and bridge finance for financing of promoter's stake in new companies' and sub-paragraph (ii)(b) with provisions for 'Lending to individuals against eligible securities'. The revised amendments come into force from whichever is earlier: the date a bank decides to implement the Credit Facilities Amendment Directions dated March 30, 2026, or July 1, 2026, and supersede the prior February 13, 2026 version.

Commercial Banks Financial Statement Disclosure Amendments – Capital Markets Exposures

The Reserve Bank of India has issued its Third Amendment Directions (Revised) to the Commercial Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures Directions, 2025, effective March 30, 2026. The amendment deletes sub-paragraph 10(5)(ii) and replaces it with a new detailed 11-line disclosure table for 'Exposure to Capital Markets,' covering direct equity investments, advances for share purchases, acquisition finance, underwriting commitments, and clearing member trade exposures. Banks must comply from whichever is earlier: the date they implement the concurrent Credit Facilities Amendment Directions dated March 30, 2026, or July 1, 2026. The Directions supersede the earlier Third Amendment Directions dated February 13, 2026.

RBI capital adequacy directions amended for commercial banks

RBI capital adequacy directions amended for commercial banks

Massachusetts Division of Banks Appoints Christine Docherty Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel

The Massachusetts Division of Banks announced the appointment of Christine Docherty as Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel on March 30, 2026. Ms. Docherty brings over two decades of regulatory experience, most recently serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, where she oversaw bank supervision and Reserve Bank lending matters. Prior to her Dallas Fed role, she worked on regulatory and transactional matters at Goodwin Procter LLP and Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, and previously served as an attorney-advisor in the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Health and Dental Insurance Agent Broker Requirements for PY 2026-2027

The Oklahoma Insurance Department issued a Special Notice on March 30, 2026, informing all licensed health and dental insurance agents and brokers that Oklahoma will transition from the Federally-facilitated Exchange to a State-based Exchange on the Federal Platform (SBE-FP) effective May 1, 2026. The notice clarifies that current enrollment responsibilities assisting consumers with qualified health plans on HealthCare.gov, the CMS registration and training process, and producer license applications through OID will remain unchanged during this transition. No new compliance obligations are imposed on agents or brokers.

EXIM loan guarantee, $100M+, comments due 24th Apr

EXIM loan guarantee, $100M+, comments due 24th Apr

2026 Tariff-Rate Quota Limits Under US-Australia Free Trade Agreement

The Office of the United States Trade Representative published the 2026 tariff-rate quota quantitative limits for goods originating in Australia under the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The Annex specifies quantitative limits including 71,695 metric tons for beef (price-based safeguard under U.S. note 8), 25,497,000 liters for dairy products (subheading 9822.04.05), and additional limits for other agricultural products under various HTSUS subheadings. These quantities apply to originating goods of Australia entered from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

USGS Requests Public Reports of Alaska Bird Beak Deformities

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking public comment on renewing an information collection (OMB Control No. 1028-0116) to gather observation reports of birds with beak deformities from Alaska and other North American regions. The notice invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on the collection's necessity, accuracy, and burden estimates. Comments are due June 1, 2026.

OSM rescinds time distance standards for backfilling and grading

OSM rescinds time distance standards rough backfilling grading

Rescinding Obsolete Language in Federal Reclamation Requirements

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) confirms the effective date of March 30, 2026, for a direct final rule rescinding obsolete language in 30 CFR Part 874. The rule removes requirements for compliance with prior balance replacement fund regulations—unappropriated funds from Treasury's General Fund replacing State or Tribal share funds allocated before October 1, 2007. OSMRE received four comments during the comment period, determined none were significant adverse comments, and confirms the rule proceeds as final.

Notice of Realty Action: Direct Sale of Public Lands in La Paz County, AZ

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes a direct sale of 640 acres of public lands in La Paz County, Arizona to 174 Power Global, LLC for the appraised fair market value of $350,000. The sale would resolve management challenges of an isolated tract without public access and facilitate economic development under FLPMA authority. Written comments on the proposed sale must be submitted by May 15, 2026.

Aviastar-TU Export Privileges Denial Renewed

The Bureau of Industry and Security renewed for the sixth time a Temporary Denial Order against Aviastar-TU, a Moscow-based aviation company, continuing the denial of its U.S. export privileges. The TDO, originally issued April 21, 2022, has been repeatedly renewed due to ongoing and continuous apparent violations of the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 766.24). The order prevents any U.S. persons from participating in export transactions with the respondent.

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice - National Science Board Committee

The National Science Foundation published a Sunshine Act meeting notice announcing a closed teleconference of the National Science Board's Committee on Strategy on April 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern. The meeting will address National Science Board business including Chair's Opening Remarks and Committee discussion of the NSF FY28 budget. The meeting will be conducted via videoconference from NSF headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Information Collection Request

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted information collection requirements to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I, Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, and Fast-Track Pilot Pre-Submission Project Pitch Form (OMB Control No. 3145-0282). This second notice invites public comments within 30 days. NSF is forwarding the submission to OMB simultaneously with publication.