Global Regulatory News and Updates

Welcome to Carver's regulatory updates podcast for the week of March 08, 2026.

Starting with Germany, CompuGroup Medical Deutschland AG has issued an urgent field safety notice regarding its CGM CLINICAL Medication software. The current software defaults insulin dose units to milliliters instead of the clinical standard, international units. To address this patient safety risk, the manufacturer will release software version 13.1, which changes the default dose unit to international units where available. CompuGroup Medical Deutschland AG will distribute the safety notice to affected users, who must obtain signed acknowledgements.

In France, new median separation rates by sector subdivision for the bonus-malus unemployment insurance system take effect from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The revised definition of separation rate excludes contracts longer than three months, seasonal contracts, and certain dismissals. The bonus-malus system no longer applies to the Woodwork, paper, and printing industries sector. Employers must apply these updated rates and definitions to calculate their contributions.

Also in France, a new contribution of 50 euros is required when filing civil procedures in first instance courts or labor tribunals. This payment must be made via an online fiscal stamp, and proof of payment attached to the case file. The contribution is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Turning to the United States, the Cboe Exchange, Inc. has filed and implemented a rule change replacing the existing flat monthly fee of $200 per login ID for the Silexx Application Programming Interface with a usage-based tiered pricing structure. Effective March 2, 2026, three tiers are available: $299, $699, and $999, each with corresponding rate limits and daily call caps. An overage fee applies to Tier 1 and Tier 2 users exceeding daily caps. Login IDs default to Tier 1 unless users elect otherwise, and users may switch tiers mid-month but will be charged the higher tier fee for the entire month.

In Australia, Lutathera, or lutetium (177Lu) oxodotreotide, has been approved as a new chemical entity for the treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, known as GEP-NETs. The treatment is indicated for intravenous infusion in adults with somatostatin receptor-positive GEP-NETs. The recommended regimen consists of four infusions of 7400 MBq each, spaced eight weeks apart plus or minus one week. Lutathera is classified as pregnancy category X and is contraindicated during pregnancy due to high risk of fetal harm.

The United Kingdom and United States have updated Appendix I, listing countries and territories presenting higher risks for money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. Firms must apply enhanced customer due diligence measures for business relationships or transactions connected to these jurisdictions. Internal policies should be updated accordingly to incorporate the new list for risk assessment and compliance.

Also in the United States, Attorney General Rob Bonta has opposed a Trump administration proposal that would narrow the definition of "professional degree" for federal student loan eligibility. The proposed rule adds criteria such as doctoral-level requirement and minimum years of study, excluding many health profession graduate degrees from eligibility for higher loan limits. Attorney General Bonta emphasizes maintaining inclusion of post-baccalaureate health professions degrees.

In Jersey, the annual frozen assets report must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026, covering assets held on December 31, 2025. The report excludes assets frozen solely under other jurisdictions' sanctions. Non-compliance with this financial sanctions legislation is an offence.

In Kuwait, the Capital Markets Authority announced the resumption of trading on the Kuwait Stock Exchange effective March 2, 2026, following a one-day suspension. This decision, outlined in CMA Decision No. 24 of 2026, aims to ensure market stability and investor protection. Market participants are instructed to resume trading activities and follow official CMA channels for further updates.

Finally, in Japan, two general electricity distribution companies have submitted changes to their final guaranteed supply tariff and remote island supply tariff, effective April 1, 2026. These changes include consumption tax equivalent amounts and their display and billing methods. The updates comply with the Electricity Business Act and specify rounding rules for fractional consumption tax amounts in tariffs and fuel cost adjustments. Existing billing methods will be maintained as stated.

That wraps up today's regulatory updates. Visit carveragents.ai for more information.