Consultation on Gig Worker Safety Under Model WHS Act

Safe Work Australia published a consultation paper on 1 April 2026 seeking feedback on how work health and safety duties apply to crowd platform arrangements under the Model WHS Act. The paper distinguishes crowd platforms (workers bid for tasks selected by clients) from on-demand platforms (algorithmic task assignment) and identifies gaps where crowd platform workers may not receive equivalent WHS protections. Potential regulatory options under consideration include introducing new duties specifically for crowd platform operators.

CSA Project Tokenization Stakeholder Workshop Invitation

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has launched Project Tokenization to examine the potential for tokenized financial products in Canadian capital markets. The CSA is inviting fintechs, issuers, financial institutions, developers, transfer agents, custodians, marketplaces, clearing agencies, and other stakeholders to participate in regulatory workshops in Calgary on April 9, 2026 and Toronto on June 11, 2026. The initiative will explore opportunities and risks of tokenization through stakeholder engagement, issue mapping, and targeted research, with subsequent phases potentially including a discussion paper or live testing of tokenized instruments within the CSA Collaboratory.

EPH / TTE / EFG Concentration Foreign Subsidies Review Under FSR Regulation 2022/2560

The European Commission registered case FS.100299 concerning a concentration involving EPH, TTE, and EFG under Regulation 2022/2560 (Foreign Subsidies Regulation). The notification was filed on 25 February 2026, with a provisional deadline of 01 April 2026. The case concerns economic activities in electricity, gas, and steam supply (NACE Rev. 2.1 codes D.35, D.35.15, D.35.22, D.35.23). The provisional deadline and suspension period under FSR expired on 01 April 2026.

UK Financial Services Regulatory Digest March 2026

The PRA Regulatory Digest summarises key regulatory developments and publications from March 2026, including final policy statements on operational resilience and third-party reporting (PS7/26), resolution planning and MREL reporting (PS9/26), resolution assessment thresholds and recovery plan reviews (PS10/26), and resolvability disclosures and capital distribution constraints (PS11/26). A consultation on modernising the liquidity policy framework (CP5/26) and speeches by Vicky White on data-driven supervision and Phil Evans on liquidity reform are also highlighted.

High Loan-to-Income Mortgage Lending Consultation

The PRA and FCA are consulting on proposed amendments to implement the Financial Policy Committee's July 2025 recommendation to modify the loan-to-income (LTI) flow limit for mortgage lending. The proposals would remove the current 15% high LTI flow limit for individual firms from PRA rules and FCA guidance, while maintaining the aggregate 15% limit. Lenders would gain additional flexibility to determine their high LTI lending strategies in line with their own risk appetite. The PRA would publish quarterly aggregate high LTI flow data and communicate any required adjustments toward the 15% limit. Responses are requested by 1 July 2026.

Preliminary Affirmative Determination: Oleoresin Paprika from India

Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty investigation of oleoresin paprika from India on March 31, 2026, finding dumping margins of 3.33% for Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Ltd., 5.66% for Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd., and 4.60% for all others. Cash deposit rates are set at 0.00% (adjusted for subsidy offsets) pending the final determination scheduled for August 20, 2026. The petitioner is Rezolex, Ltd. Co. of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and concurrent countervailing duty and ITC injury investigations are also underway.

Denise Wong Appointed Commissioner of Singapore's PDPC

IMDA announced that Ms. Denise Wong has been appointed as Commissioner of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) with effect from 1 April 2026. She will continue to serve concurrently as Assistant Chief Executive, Data Innovation and Protection Group (DIPG) at IMDA. Ms Wong previously served as Deputy Commissioner of PDPC from 1 July 2023, overseeing the administration and enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

Ever Seismic trademark application for seismic engineering services

USPTO received trademark application TM97271426 for EVER SEISMIC in Class 42 (Technology Services). The mark covers engineering services related to buckling restrained braces and connections used in seismic construction. The application was filed February 17, 2022, based on Intent to Use, with a registration deadline of March 31, 2026.

Spacetags Software Consulting Trademark Application

USPTO received a trademark application for SPACETAGS (Serial No. TM97834547) filed on March 11, 2023. The application covers consulting services in the field of software as a service (SaaS) under Class 42 (Technology Services) and is filed on an intent-to-use basis.

SENSIBLEAI Trademark Application for AI SaaS Services

The USPTO received an intent-to-use trademark application for SENSIBLEAI covering AI and SaaS-related software services. Application TM97896593 was filed on April 19, 2023. The application covers machine learning software, AI platforms, cloud computing, and downloadable AI-related programs.

ADPTV Biosource Labs Trademark Application

USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application TM98566010 from ADPTV Biosource Labs for dietary and nutritional supplements. The application was filed on May 23, 2024, with a stated intent to use date of March 31, 2026. This is a standard trademark registration proceeding in Class 005 covering pharmaceutical and dietary supplement products.

Vascudyne Trademark Application - Vascular Health Biotechnology

Vascudyne, a vascular health biotechnology company, filed Intent-to-Use trademark application TM98449022 with the USPTO on March 14, 2024. The application covers biotechnologically engineered tissue products including cells, tissue cell sheets, biological tissue grafts, and vascular grafts for medical purposes.

ZONNIC Nicotine Replacement Therapy Trademark Application

The USPTO received trademark application TM98935361 for ZONNIC covering pharmaceutical preparations for nicotine replacement therapy and smoking cessation products. The application was filed on January 3, 2025, under Intent to Use provisions, covering goods including tablets, lozenges, patches, gums, sprays, and pouches containing nicotine for medical purposes.

HOWARU probiotic ingredient trademark application

The USPTO received a trademark application (TM98867137) from DuPont for the HOWARU probiotic ingredient mark under Intent-to-Use basis. The application covers goods including microbial cultures, dietetic foods for medical use, and infant formula. The deadline to demonstrate commercial use is March 31, 2026.

Medici Intent to Use Trademark - Cancer Treatments

The USPTO received a trademark application for "MEDICI" (Serial No. TM98956738) filed by Medici Therapeutics on January 13, 2025. The application covers pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of cancer, immune system disorders, and related conditions under an Intent-to-Use basis.

Rule 15c3-1 Paperwork Reduction Act Extension Comment Request

The SEC published a notice requesting public comments on extending OMB Control No. 3235-0200, which covers the information collection requirements of Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Rule 15c3-1 requires broker-dealers to maintain sufficient liquid assets to meet current liabilities and customer claims. The SEC estimates broker-dealer respondents incur approximately 67,773 hours of annual time burden and $133,867 in aggregate annual costs to comply. Comments are due by June 1, 2026.

Extension of Schedule 13E-4F Information Collection Requirements

The SEC has submitted to OMB a request to extend the information collection requirements for Schedule 13E-4F (17 CFR 240.13e-102). This schedule may be used by Canadian foreign private issuers to make cash tender or exchange offers when less than 40 percent of securities are held by U.S. holders. The collection takes approximately 3.33 hours per response with 1 response annually, resulting in 3 hours total annual burden. The public may comment on this extension request through May 4, 2026.

Fifty-Sixth Amendment to Nasdaq UTP Plan - Nasdaq Texas Name Change and TSE Admission

The SEC published notice of the 56th Amendment to the Nasdaq UTP Plan, effective March 12, 2026 upon filing. The amendment reflects the name change of Nasdaq BX, Inc. to Nasdaq Texas, Inc. and admits Texas Stock Exchange LLC as a new Participant to the UTP Plan. The amendment was filed as a "Ministerial Amendment" under Section XVI of the UTP Plan.

NYSE Rights Offering Listing Standards - SEC Review Period Extended

The SEC issued a notice extending the review period for NYSE's proposed rule change to amend Section 703.12(II) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, which would expand circumstances under which rights may be listed. The original 45-day review period expiring April 3, 2026, has been extended to May 18, 2026. This is a standard administrative action under Section 19(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Nasdaq ISE extends GPS antenna service removal date

The SEC published notice that Nasdaq ISE, LLC filed SR-ISE-2026-11 to extend the designated date for removal of dedicated GPS antenna service under Rule General 8, Section 1(d) (Co-Location Services). The Exchange's GPS antenna service allows co-location customers at the NY 11 data center in Carteret, NJ to synchronize time recording systems to GPS network time. The rule change is effective immediately upon filing.

Daily Federal Register Issue Index

The Office of the Federal Register published its daily index for April 1, 2026, cataloging 92 documents across 36 federal agencies. The issue contains 79 notices, 4 proposed rules, 9 final rules, and 3 significant documents spanning 388 pages.

Eaton Vance Income Opportunities ETF, SEC deregistration, Section 8(f)

Eaton Vance Income Opportunities ETF, SEC deregistration, Section 8(f)

Nasdaq Texas extends GPS antenna service removal deadline

The SEC published Nasdaq Texas LLC's filing to extend the designated removal date for dedicated GPS antenna service at its Carteret, NJ co-location facility (NY 11). The Exchange's Rule General 8, Section 1(d) governs this co-location service, which provides time synchronization to GPS network time for customers' transactional timestamping needs. This is the second extension of the removal deadline for existing GPS antenna customers.

Rule 15c2-11 Information Collection Extension Comment Request

The SEC published a 60-day notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act seeking public comments on the information collection requirements of Rule 15c2-11, which governs broker-dealer publication of OTC securities quotations. The notice extends the comment request and invites feedback on the estimated annual burden of 1,771,343 hours affecting approximately 196 broker-dealers, one QIDQS, and one RNSA.

Nasdaq GEMX extends GPS antenna service removal date

The SEC published Nasdaq GEMX's filing to extend the designated date for removal of dedicated GPS antenna service under Rule General 8, Section 1(d). The exchange's co-location customers in the Carteret, NJ data center who use GPS antenna services for time synchronization must remove equipment by the new extended date. The rule change was granted immediate effectiveness.

Amended Short Term Options Series Program

On March 30, 2026, the SEC published Release No. 34-105110 for SR-NYSEARCA-2026-34, giving immediate effectiveness to NYSE Arca's amendment to Rule 6.4-O Commentary .07, which expands the Short Term Options Series Program. The Exchange will now permit qualifying individual stocks and Exchange-Traded Fund Shares to list up to two Monday and two Wednesday Short Term Option Expiration Dates beyond the current week, in addition to existing Friday weekly expirations. Qualifying Securities must meet quarterly criteria including market capitalization exceeding $700 billion for stocks or $50 billion in AUM for ETFs, monthly options volume exceeding 10 million sides, position limits of at least 250,000 contracts, and participation in the Penny Interval Program. The list of Qualifying Securities will be published by close of business on the first trading day of each calendar quarter.

NYSE Arca proposes ORF fee assessment changes for non-customers

NYSE Arca proposes ORF fee assessment changes for non-customers

NYSE Arca Proposes $20,000 Monthly Digital Media Enterprise Fee for BBO Market Data

NYSE Arca filed a proposed rule change to amend its Equities Proprietary Market Data Fee Schedule, effective March 16, 2026. The Exchange proposes to establish a new NYSE Arca BBO Digital Media Enterprise Fee of $20,000 per month, extend this fee to existing NYSE Arca BBO Enterprise Fee subscribers at no additional cost, and similarly extend the NYSE Arca Trades Digital Media Enterprise Fee to enterprise subscribers. Subscribers choosing combined licensing for both NYSE Arca BBO and NYSE Arca Trades will pay a flat $20,000 per month instead of the current combined rate of $42,000 per month.

NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule Waives Combined Submitting Broker Credits and Manual Billable Rebates for March 2026

NYSE Arca filed SR-NYSEARCA-2026-32 with the SEC on March 17, 2026, proposing to modify its Options Fee Schedule to waive the maximum combined Submitting Broker credits paid for Qualified Contingent Cross (QCC) trades and Floor Broker rebates paid through the Manual Billable Rebate Program for the month of March 2026. The Exchange states the purpose is to incentivize brokers to continue directing order flow to NYSE Arca, which held 10.39% market share of multiply-listed equity and ETF options in January 2026. The SEC is soliciting comments through April 21, 2026.

NYSE Arca Proposes New ORF Fee Schedule Methodology for Options Transactions

NYSE Arca filed proposed rule change SR-NYSEARCA-2026-30 with the SEC on March 16, 2026, to amend its Options Fee Schedule regarding the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) methodology. The Exchange proposes to assess ORF only for options transactions occurring on NYSE Arca and cleared in the customer range at OCC, effective July 1, 2026, contingent on other U.S. options exchanges filing similar methodologies by April 1, 2026. Comments on the proposed rule change are due April 17, 2026.

NYSE Arca Proposes Options Fee Schedule Amendments to Firm and Broker Dealer Monthly Fee Cap and FB Cap

NYSE Arca, Inc. filed SR-NYSEARCA-2026-36 proposing to modify the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule regarding the Firm and Broker Dealer Monthly Fee Cap and the maximum combined Floor Broker credits paid for QCC trades and rebates paid through the Manual Billable Rebate Program (the "FB Cap"). The Exchange proposes to implement the fee changes effective April 1, 2026. The rule change was submitted pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder.

NYSE Arca proposes broker credit cap waiver 26th Mar

NYSE Arca proposes broker credit cap waiver 26th Mar

Wide Market Protection Mechanism for Trading Sessions

The SEC published notice of Cboe Exchange's proposed rule change to amend Rule 5.34(a)(5), expanding the wide market protection mechanism to apply on a trading session-by-trading session basis in addition to the existing class-by-class approach. The proposal would permit the Exchange to determine applicability of this risk control mechanism for each trading session (RTH and Curb) separately, with the protection still not applying during a predetermined time prior to close. Comments are being solicited on SR-CboeOptions-2026-019.

Texas Stock Exchange warrant performance incentive program

The SEC published Texas Stock Exchange LLC's proposed rule change to implement the Rodeo Program, a warrant performance incentive program for Exchange Members. Under the Program, Members who prepay $250,000 and meet liquidity volume thresholds will receive warrants to purchase equity in TXSE Group Inc. The Program runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Comments are being solicited from interested persons.

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

NYSE American LLC filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to modify its Options Fee Schedule. The Exchange proposes to extend the $0.12 per contract Non-Customer Complex Surcharge to Manual non-Simple orders executing against Customer Manual non-Simple orders, and to establish a new rebate for Floor Broker orders trading with Floor Market Maker orders. The proposed effective date is March 10, 2026.

Inflation Adjustments to Qualified Client Thresholds for Performance Fees

The SEC issued a notice of intent to issue an order adjusting inflation thresholds for qualified client tests under Investment Advisers Act Rule 205-3. The order would increase the minimum net worth threshold (currently $1,500,000) and the minimum assets-under-management threshold (currently $750,000) that determine when investment advisers may charge performance-based fees. These adjustments are required every five years under Dodd-Frank Act Section 205(e).

SIPC Cash Advance Threshold - No Inflation Adjustment

The SEC approved SIPC's determination to maintain the standard maximum cash advance amount at $250,000 per customer for the five-year period beginning January 1, 2027. The SIPC Board weighed factors including the state of the SIPC Fund and economic conditions against the formula-driven increase to $350,000, deciding no adjustment was appropriate. No public comments were received during the review period.

Nasdaq MRX Extended Trading Hours for Equity and Index Options

The SEC published notice on March 26, 2026 that Nasdaq MRX filed a proposed rule change to adopt Extended Trading Hours (ETH) for certain eligible index options (NDX, NDPX, XND) and multi-listed equity options. The proposal would establish an Early ETH Session from 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. Eastern Time and an Extended Close trading session until 4:15 p.m. for eligible options. Comments are due by April 25, 2026.

Regan Capital Alternative Income Fund Exemption Request

The SEC published a notice of application filed by Regan Capital Alternative Income Fund and Regan Capital, LLC under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The applicants request exemptions from sections 18(a)(2), 18(c), and 18(i), rule 23c-3, and section 17(d) to permit registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares and impose asset-based distribution/service fees and early withdrawal charges. Hearing requests must be received by April 20, 2026.

Disability Accommodations Reimbursement Request Form Renewal

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS/AmeriCorps) published a 30-day notice seeking public comment on renewing the Disability Accommodations Reimbursement Request Form (OMB Control No. 3045-0179). This is a routine administrative renewal with no substantive changes to the form or its requirements. The comment period closes April 30, 2026. AmeriCorps State and National grantees submit this form to request reimbursement for reasonable accommodations of service members.

MCC Advisory Council Open Meeting Notice

The Millennium Challenge Corporation published a notice announcing its Spring 2026 Advisory Council meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The hybrid meeting will cover MCC's private sector strategy, the new "American Returns" program approach, and the agency's critical minerals strategy. The meeting is open to the public, with registration required by April 13, 2026.

Novi trademark filing, charitable fundraising services, 31st Mar

Novi trademark filing, charitable fundraising services, 31st Mar

Athena Inspire Trademark Application - Investment Services

The USPTO published a trademark application for ATHENA INSPIRE (Serial No. TM98938414) covering investment advisory services, capital investments, hedge fund and mutual fund services, online business fundraising, charitable fundraising, educational services, business networking events, and social networking for businesses. The application was filed on January 5, 2025, under an Intent-to-Use basis.

PHD IN RIA Trademark Application - Financial Services

The USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application (TM98851731) for PHD IN RIA covering financial advisory services, wealth management, and capital investment consultancy. The application, filed November 13, 2024, specifies services in Class 36 and remains in draft/pending status.

Tomorrow Starts Now trademark for Parkinson's education services

The USPTO received a trademark application (TM98918938) for 'Tomorrow Starts Now' filed by an unnamed applicant on December 23, 2024. The mark covers educational services related to Parkinson's disease including classes, seminars, webinars, podcasts, and printed materials. The filing is based on Intent to Use, with a development deadline of March 31, 2026.

Trademark Application for Parkinson's Education Services

The USPTO received trademark application TM98918963 for an Intent to Use filing covering educational services related to Parkinson's disease. The application includes classes, seminars, webinars, podcasts, blogs, videos, printed materials, charitable fundraising, and downloadable publications. Filed December 23, 2024, the application is currently in draft/pending status with publication expected March 31, 2026.

Leaseconfirm Trademark Application - Real Estate Services

USPTO received trademark application TM98814693 for LEASECONFIRM filed October 22, 2024. The application covers real estate services including lease arrangement, brokerage, management consultation, and valuation. This is an Intent-to-Use application with a deadline of March 31, 2026 to demonstrate commercial use.

DAITO Trademark Application - Intent to Use

USPTO published a trademark application for DAITO (TM98825190) under Class 036 (Insurance & Finance), covering electronic parking systems, mechanical parking equipment, and software for parking reservation management. The application was filed March 31, 2026, as an Intent to Use filing.

STELLARCRAFT PROTECTION - Intent to Use Trademark for Security Services

USPTO filed Intent to Use trademark application TM98891907 for STELLARCRAFT PROTECTION on March 31, 2026. The application covers security consultancy, training, risk assessment, and related business management services. Competitors in the physical security and risk management industry may wish to monitor the publication period for opposition opportunities.

LONGZENITY Trademark Application - Health and Wellness Services

Longzenity, LLC filed an Intent-to-Use trademark application (TM98893990) with the USPTO on December 10, 2024, covering health and wellness services including education, fitness instruction, nutritional supplements, and holistic health services. The application establishes priority rights pending actual use in commerce.