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SEC Orders Dada Nexus to Cease and Desist Over Revenue Overstatements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order instituting administrative proceedings against Dada Nexus Limited, Shanghai, China (File No. 3-22716). The action stems from an administrative proceeding under Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, resolving allegations of improper financial reporting.
The Commission accepted an Offer of Settlement from Dada, an on-demand retail and delivery platform headquartered in Shanghai, China. Under the order, Dada agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty and cease and desist from future violations without admitting
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order instituting administrative proceedings against Dada Nexus Limited, Shanghai, China (File No. 3-22716). The action stems from an administrative proceeding under Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, resolving allegations of improper financial reporting.
The Commission accepted an Offer of Settlement from Dada, an on-demand retail and delivery platform headquartered in Shanghai, China. Under the order, Dada agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty and cease and desist from future violations without admittingor denying the findings.
According to the order, Dada engaged in scheme-driven transactions from October 2022 through September 2023. Junior employees within Dada's online advertising and marketing business units conducted transactions that lacked business substance to meet revenue targets. These transactions involved circular payments between upstream customers and downstream vendors of virtually identical amounts. The contracts lacked credible documentation, and in some instances, involved entities with undisclosed connections. Employees involved stood to benefit financially through performance bonuses linked to revenue metrics.
The bogus transactions led to substantial inflation of Dada's financial metrics across four quarterly reporting periods. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, net revenues were overstated by RMB 69 million ($9.7 million), or 2.64%. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, net revenues were overstated by RMB 40 million ($5.9 million), or 1.58%. The overstatements grew larger in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, where net revenues were inflated by RMB 214 million ($30.6 million), representing an 8.24% overstatement. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, Dada overstated net revenues by RMB 245 million ($33.9 million), or 9.34%.
In total, Dada inflated its net revenues by approximately RMB 568 million ($80 million) and overstated operations and support costs by RMB 576 million ($81 million). The artificial numbers enabled Dada to meet public revenue guidance. Without the transactions, Dada would have missed its target guidance across all four quarters.
Dada uncovered the scheme during a routine internal audit in November 2023. The company's Audit Committee subsequently led an independent review into the scope and financial impact of the transactions. On January 8, 2024, Dada publicly disclosed the preliminary findings in a SEC filing on Form 6-K, warning investors that its previous revenue guidance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 was unreliable. Following that announcement, Dada's American depositary shares dropped 43% on the Nasdaq exchange.
A subsequent report filed March 5, 2024, confirmed the fake nature of the transactions and outlined company remediation efforts. Dada later completed a going-private transaction on June 16, 2025, ceasing to be a publicly traded company while maintaining its corporate status.
The Commission found that Dada violated Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A), and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, alongside Rules 12b-20 and 13a-16. The order highlighted deficiencies in internal accounting controls, including inadequate risk monitoring, poor expenditure controls, and insufficient segregation of duties in vendor management.
In determining the sanctions, the Commission credited Dada's self-identification, prompt internal review, voluntary cooperation with enforcement staff, and remedial actions. Remediation included firing or demoting involved personnel, terminating contracts with implicated entities, upgrading internal control policies, and conducting internal employee training. The settlement orders Dada to cease and desist from future reporting and internal control violations and mandates the $500,000 penalty payment to the U.S. Treasury within 10 business days.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/admin/2026/34-106344.pdf
SEC Charges Former Maryland Resident With Conducting an Alleged $1.5 Million Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Adam B. Rundle, No. 1:26-cv-03590-ABA (D. Md. filed Sept. 10, 2026)
On September 10, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Adam B. Rundle for engaging in an alleged offering fraud in which Rundle raised approximately $1.5 million by stealing the identity of a licensed securities professional and making material misrepresentations to induce an investor to purchase a security in the form of a purported Simple Agreement
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Adam B. Rundle, No. 1:26-cv-03590-ABA (D. Md. filed Sept. 10, 2026)
On September 10, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Adam B. Rundle for engaging in an alleged offering fraud in which Rundle raised approximately $1.5 million by stealing the identity of a licensed securities professional and making material misrepresentations to induce an investor to purchase a security in the form of a purported Simple Agreementfor Future Equity ("SAFE") in Robinvest, LLC, a company Rundle created and controlled.
The SEC's complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, alleges that from at least November 2021 to January 2024, Rundle defrauded the investor by impersonating a licensed securities professional, and falsely representing that the investor would be purchasing a SAFE that guaranteed the principal investment and a return of 4% compounded annually. The complaint further alleges that Rundle did not invest the funds as promised and misappropriated the entirety of the investor's funds. According to the complaint, Rundle admitted to his former business partners that he had stolen money from a customer, used the funds to buy cryptocurrency, and lost all of the money.
The SEC's complaint charges Rundle with violating the antifraud provisions of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The complaint seeks injunctive relief, civil penalties, and disgorgement with prejudgment interest.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by Paulina L. Jerez and Jacquelyn D. King, and supervised by Kingdon Kase, Brian R. Higgins and Scott A. Thompson, all of the SEC's Philadelphia Regional Office. The litigation against Rundle will be led by Judson T. Mihok and supervised by Gregory R. Bockin.
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26637.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26637
NRC Proposes Broad Overhaul of Nuclear Reactor Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Proposes Broad Overhaul of Nuclear Reactor Regulations
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a broad overhaul of its regulations governing nuclear reactor licensing and oversight, eliminating outdated requirements, increasing regulatory flexibility and using more risk-informed approaches to support safe and efficient nuclear deployment.
The proposed rule is part of the NRC's implementation of Executive Order 14300, which directs the agency to modernize its regulatory
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Proposes Broad Overhaul of Nuclear Reactor Regulations
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a broad overhaul of its regulations governing nuclear reactor licensing and oversight, eliminating outdated requirements, increasing regulatory flexibility and using more risk-informed approaches to support safe and efficient nuclear deployment.
The proposed rule is part of the NRC's implementation of Executive Order 14300, which directs the agency to modernize its regulatoryframework. The changes would apply to both existing nuclear power plants and new reactor applicants and are intended to make NRC regulations more efficient, predictable and adaptable to evolving nuclear technologies while maintaining the agency's safety mission.
"This major modernization of the NRC's reactor regulations replaces outdated requirements with smarter, risk-informed approaches that reflect today's technologies, knowledge and operating experience," NRC Chairman Ho K. Nieh said. "The result is a regulatory framework that maintains strong safety margins while eliminating unnecessary constraints and providing the flexibility needed for America's long-term energy security."
The proposal would, among other things:
* Apply a more risk-informed, graded approach to earthquake design requirements;
* Remove the expiration date for standard design approvals;
* Add flexibility for licensing reactor control-room staff;
* Update how the NRC establishes new or revised requirements for existing facilities;
* Clarify and update defect and noncompliance reporting requirements;
* Update requirements for reporting nonemergency events at nuclear power plants;
* Align financial qualification requirements with the NRC's Part 53 framework;
* Reduce routine reporting and recordkeeping burden;
* Refine how new reactor applicants address issues affecting operating reactors generally; and
* Clarify requirements for plant decommissioning, including use of decommissioning trust funds.
Comments may be submitted for 30 days after the rule's publication in the Federal Register at regulations.gov under Docket ID NRC-2025-1138. The Federal Register notice has details on how to comment. NRC staff will hold a virtual public meeting during the comment period to explain the proposal and answer questions. The NRC will not accept comments during the meeting.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-077.pdf
Federal Communications Commission: Remarks of Commissioner Olivia Trusty
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following speech by Commissioner Olivia Trusty:
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Remarks of Commissioner Olivia Trusty
Armstrong, Connecting Country Roads Event
Hamlin, WV, September 10, 2026
Good morning. It is an honor to join Governor Morrisey, Senator Capito, Armstrong President, Jeff Ross, and distinguished speakers and guests here today in recognition of Armstrong's continued dedication to delivering high-speed broadband to the communities it serves.
In the 21st Century, access to connectivity is essential to nearly every aspect of American
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following speech by Commissioner Olivia Trusty:
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Remarks of Commissioner Olivia Trusty
Armstrong, Connecting Country Roads Event
Hamlin, WV, September 10, 2026
Good morning. It is an honor to join Governor Morrisey, Senator Capito, Armstrong President, Jeff Ross, and distinguished speakers and guests here today in recognition of Armstrong's continued dedication to delivering high-speed broadband to the communities it serves.
In the 21st Century, access to connectivity is essential to nearly every aspect of Americanlife. It drives the economy. Enhances public safety. Expands educational opportunities and healthcare services. It increases agriculture productivity and improves the quality of life for people everywhere. Because broadband is so essential to our economy and society, policymakers and providers have a shared responsibility to ensure that it remains accessible, reliable, and secure for all Americans. I commend Armstrong for embracing that responsibility and making the investment we are celebrating this morning.
At the Federal Communications Commission, we are also doing our part through the Build America Agenda. We have several policy proceedings focused on reducing deployment costs and delays, and removing regulatory barriers that have kept communities unconnected for too long. We also have the Commission's universal service support programs. These remain an important part of our work to extend high-quality and affordable communications services to communities that might otherwise be left behind.
Our work on this front is not finished.
Right now, Congress is considering how to modernize universal service programs to address the Nation's future connectivity needs. At the same time, the FCC is taking steps to ensure that limited USF resources are used efficiently, targeted where they are needed most, and coordinated effectively with other federal broadband funding programs.
As those important policy discussions move forward, broadband deployment projects across the country continue to show what universal connectivity makes possible.
For rural and remote communities in particular, it means families and businesses can access high-quality broadband at reasonable rates.
It also means people can build careers and businesses without having to leave the place they call home.
It means access to advanced technologies like drones for crop monitoring or artificial intelligence for soil testing and nutrient management.
It means access to medical expertise through telehealth services when there are local doctor shortages; a reliable connection to first responders during an emergency; and the chance to develop new skills in an AI-driven economy.
Today, Armstrong is continuing to add its own story to that growing record of broadband success.
From December 2023 to June 2025, the percentage of Lincoln County residents with access to fixed broadband service at speeds of 100/20 megabits per second or better increased from approximately 66% to 70%. Armstrong's investments will build on that progress.
It is also worth acknowledging that the impact of these investments extends well beyond the homes and businesses being connected in Lincoln County. When broadband creates new jobs here, our entire country benefits because those jobs add to the production capacity of the U.S. economy. When broadband enables precision agriculture on local farms, we all benefit from a more robust food supply. Or when broadband strengthens the communications capabilities of our first responders and nearby military bases and installations, it makes all of us safer and more secure.
These examples, among others, also underscore why bringing connectivity to rural and remote communities is not necessarily the end of the job. Indeed, some of the costs of connectivity do not disappear once deployment is complete. That is because networks need to be maintained as demand grows. They also need to be upgraded to support the capacity needs of AI and other bandwidth intensive applications. And they need to be secure and resilient to withstand evolving threats, natural disasters, and severe weather events. Critically, all of this must be done while keeping broadband service affordable so that Americans can actually use the networks providers have worked so hard to build.
That sustained investment is essential if we want broadband to fulfill its promise of connecting all Americans to opportunity, strengthening communities, and remaining a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity.
Looking ahead, I welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with Armstrong and broadband providers across the country to highlight the connectivity gains made and showcase the local, regional, and national benefits of expanded broadband services.
And at the FCC, we will continue working to foster a regulatory environment that targets scarce public resources where they are needed most and creates the conditions for innovation and investment to thrive.
Because ultimately, broadband policy is about what networks make possible for a student, a farmer, a small business, a first responder, a servicemember, a veteran, and a community like Hamlin.
Thank you again to Armstrong for the investment you are making here, and for inviting me to join you to celebrate what connectivity can make possible.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424898A1.docx
FDIC: Joint Statement on Community Banks' Engagement With Core Service Providers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following joint statement on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Joint Statement on Community Banks' Engagement with Core Service Providers
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), (collectively, the agencies) are issuing this statement to provide clarity on their risk-based supervision of certain services provided to community banking organizations (CBOs).
The agencies believe there is a need for additional
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following joint statement on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Joint Statement on Community Banks' Engagement with Core Service Providers
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), (collectively, the agencies) are issuing this statement to provide clarity on their risk-based supervision of certain services provided to community banking organizations (CBOs).
The agencies believe there is a need for additionalclarification regarding a subset of CBOs' third-party relationships, based on the agencies' supervision of CBOs and their service providers, and reinforced by the agencies' outreach to CBOs and other relevant stakeholders.1 This subset consists of third parties that provide the critical systems applications and infrastructure that support the operation and essential functions of one or more of a CBO's lines of business, including, for example, through the provision of transaction processing, account management, payments processing, customer relationship management, compliance and reporting, online banking, and other material functions. For purposes of this statement, the agencies refer to these entities broadly as core providers. These relationships are essential to the safe and sound operations of CBOs, yet certain core provider business practices and market dynamics may pose obstacles to a CBO's ability to efficiently and effectively identify, assess, and address the attendant risks.
As such, the agencies are issuing this statement to address (1) select aspects of how CBOs engage with core providers, (2) the extent to which the agencies will take these aspects into consideration when determining the level of supervisory oversight of core provider services, and (3) the agencies' supervisory and enforcement authorities where a core provider engages or causes a CBO to engage in unsafe or unsound practices or violations of law or regulation.
Background
CBOs are vital to the strength of the U.S. economy. To support their role, the agencies are committed to prioritizing reforms targeted at reducing the supervisory and regulatory burden for CBOs and tailoring supervisory and regulatory frameworks to better fit their business models and unique risks. These reforms will better position CBOs to serve their communities and drive economic growth.
Most CBOs rely on core providers to support their ability to operate effectively and compete in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. The agencies recognize the significant benefits these relationships offer. Core providers represent CBOs' most material, complex, and highest-risk third-party relationships. A core processing platform's availability, integrity, and security are vital to nearly all banking operations. Beyond the core processing platform, these providers often deliver additional services such as payment processing, card programs, loan management systems, or online banking. While use of core providers can create operational efficiencies, it also creates heightened risk, especially if the core provider experiences financial distress, operational failures, or security compromises.
The agencies are also aware that a significant percentage of the core provider market is represented by just a few large providers, which limits CBOs' negotiating power. Given these constraints, CBOs report they often experience challenges obtaining reasonable due diligence information, negotiating contract terms, or conducting effective ongoing monitoring. These challenges may make it difficult for CBOs to hold core providers accountable for delivering quality services.
Risk-Based Supervision of Core Providers
Each banking organization is responsible for operating in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. An important aspect of this responsibility is adopting third-party risk management practices that are commensurate with the organization's size, complexity, and risk profile and with the nature of its third-party relationships.
As part of standard supervisory processes, the agencies examine a banking organization for its management of third-party risk and its operations involving third parties. The agencies also conduct risk-based examinations of certain third parties' provision of services, including those of certain core providers.2 These supervisory activities are prioritized based on the risks that core providers pose to their client banking organizations and may include joint examinations with other financial regulators and targeted or full-scope examinations of varying frequency.3
Based on the agencies' supervisory experience and stakeholders' input, the agencies have determined that core provider business practices that unreasonably limit CBOs' ability to conduct due diligence and ongoing monitoring or to negotiate contract terms that address their business needs are associated with greater risks to the CBOs and a reduced ability of CBOs to identify, assess, and address such risks. Accordingly, the agencies will consider the following factors when making supervisory allocation decisions relevant to core providers who provide services to CBOs (e.g., decisions regarding the nature, extent, and frequency of supervisory activities applicable to core providers; the contents of examination reports provided to core providers' client financial institutions; and whether to add a core provider to the agencies' service provider examination program):
* Transparency: As part of safe and sound third-party risk management, banking organizations collect information from their third-party service providers through due diligence, contractual mechanisms, and ongoing oversight, tailored to the banking organization's size, complexity, and risk profile, as well as the nature of its third-party relationships. CBOs that are unable to collect this information are more likely to face challenges effectively and efficiently managing their third-party risks, which, given the criticality of core providers, may be more difficult to mitigate, compared to other less critical third parties. These informational gaps also may present challenges for the agencies' supervision of these CBOs.
As such, the agencies will take into consideration the level of a core provider's transparency with CBOs in making supervisory allocation decisions regarding core provider examinations.4 This will be determined through an assessment of a core provider's (1) willingness to provide reasonably relevant and timely due diligence information necessary for a CBO to decide whether to enter into a core provider relationship and engage in ongoing monitoring thereafter,5 (2) contractual provisions that limit a CBO's reasonable attempts to compare the core provider's offerings with those of other providers, (3) use of, transparency regarding, and compliance with service level agreements using measurable performance standards that reflect a CBO's individual needs and risk profile, along with provisions that enable a CBO to monitor and enforce the agreements, (4) transparency and timely disclosure regarding operational issues and security incidents impacting the delivery of services,6 and (5) use of complex billing practices that are difficult to reconcile to the services CBOs are receiving.
* Contract Features: As part of effective management of third-party risks, a CBO may determine that it either needs to exit a relationship with a core provider that does not meet its needs or has failed to perform adequately or seek supplemental services from alternative providers. However, core provider contract provisions may act as obstacles to a CBO seeking such an exit or supplemental services. As a result, CBOs may be forced to acquiesce to suboptimal core provider relationships wherein CBO needs are less likely to be adequately met and CBOs may have a limited ability to manage third-party risk.
In making supervisory resource allocation decisions, the agencies will take into consideration a core provider's business practices and use of contract terms that make it difficult for CBOs to manage their core provider relationships in a manner that aligns with the CBO's business needs, such as by seeking an alternative core provider or supplementary services. Such contract terms and practices include, for example, (1) opaque pricing structures and practices, (2) opaque billing practices, including extensive "back billing" windows during which the core provider may issue retroactive charges for items missing from prior invoices, (3) unsupported or contractually undefined core deconversion fees, especially in instances in which the core provider breached contractual terms, provided inadequate services as measured by service level agreements, or violated or may have caused the CBO to violate any laws or regulations, and (4) excessive limitations on the ability of unaffiliated service providers to integrate with the core platform.
* Technology: Core providers that fail to invest in maintaining up-to-date technological solutions may be more likely to experience data breaches or service outages or disruptions, which CBOs have limited ability to oversee or mitigate.
As such, the agencies will take into consideration a core provider's technology investments and capabilities in making supervisory allocation decisions. This includes, for example, (1) the number and severity of computer security incidents,7 (2) appropriate management of end-of-support and end-of-life assets that enable client CBOs to transition to updated platforms, and (3) lack of demonstrated operational resilience capabilities.
Supervisory and Enforcement Actions
The agencies monitor services that core providers deliver to CBOs to identify issues related to safety and soundness or violations of law. When such issues are identified, the agencies may bring the appropriate actions against core providers and/or the CBO pursuant to their statutory authorities.8 This does not eliminate or reduce a CBO's responsibility for ensuring activities are consistent with safe and sound banking practices and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, regardless of whether they are outsourced to a third party.
Among other bases for bringing appropriate actions against core providers, the agencies may have a reasonable basis to determine that certain core providers qualify as "institution-affiliated parties" (IAP) under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act9--specifically, as "persons . . . who participate[] in the conduct of the affairs of an insured depository institution."10 This determination reflects the operational reality of the CBO-core provider relationship. While CBOs contract with core providers for services, many of the services provided by core providers address unique features of a CBO, are integral to the functioning of the institution and its delivery of banking products and services, and directly impact the customer banking experience. Many CBOs are wholly reliant on core providers for their back-end operations, as well as some of their customer interfaces and other functions.
In these arrangements, core providers undertake the most central operational aspects of banking for the CBO, and CBOs often could not provide their services otherwise. Because core providers are integral to carrying out the business of banking and the functions of CBOs, they may be held liable for the practices or violations of a CBO as an institution-affiliated party.
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1/ See, e.g., OCC, Request for Information Regarding Community Banks' Engagement With Core Service Providers and Other Essential Third-Party Service Providers (PDF), 90 FR 54882 (Nov. 28, 2025).
2/ See 12 U.S.C. 1464(d)(7)(D) and 1867(c)(1).
3/ See FFIEC, IT Examination Handbook: Supervision of Technology Service Providers (Oct. 2012).
4/ Any such consideration will balance a core provider's reasonable bases for limiting disclosure of certain information, including as it relates to confidentiality, information security, or other legal or risk-based needs, against the potential risk management benefits to a CBO in seeking to collect the information.
5/ Examples may include, as appropriate to the nature of the third-party relationship, SSAE 18 SOC Reports (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements 18 System and Organization Controls Reports), audit reports, security program reports, including penetration testing reports, and industry standard assessments (e.g., Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)).
6/ This includes, among other things, mandatory computer security incident notifications. See 12 CFR part 53; part 225, subpart N; and part 304, subpart C.
7/ See supra note 6.
8/ See, e.g., 12 U.S.C. 1818 and 1867.
9/ 12 U.S.C. 1813(u).
10/ 12 U.S.C. 1813(u)(3).
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Original text here: https://www.fdic.gov/news/speeches/2026/joint-statement-community-banks-engagement-core-service-providers
FCC Temporarily Lifts Airborne Wireless Prohibitions to Support Drone Safety Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission has temporarily lifted airborne restriction rules on commercial wireless frequencies to enable testing aimed at integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace.
The decision arrives in the order Waiver of Aeronautical Mobile Restrictions to Enable Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program (MNAAP) (GN Docket No. 26-74). Issued under reference DA 26-972 by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Engineering and Technology, the conditional action grants immediate relief through October 1, 2029.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission has temporarily lifted airborne restriction rules on commercial wireless frequencies to enable testing aimed at integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace.
The decision arrives in the order Waiver of Aeronautical Mobile Restrictions to Enable Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program (MNAAP) (GN Docket No. 26-74). Issued under reference DA 26-972 by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Engineering and Technology, the conditional action grants immediate relief through October 1, 2029.
The actionsupports the Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program (MNAAP), an initiative led by the Department of Transportation (DOT). MNAAP measures commercial wireless network signal quality across the contiguous United States to assess how cellular, satellite direct-to-device, and sidelink technologies can support aviation safety functions. These applications include electronic conspicuity, remote identification, counter-drone detection, command and control, and autonomous collision avoidance.
Rapidly growing numbers of unmanned aircraft are projected to outnumber traditional aircraft in the national airspace. Officials note that without effective infrastructure, this rapid growth poses safety risks to both air traffic and ground property.
Under standard regulatory procedures, subscribers operate under the spectrum licenses held by their wireless service providers. While several spectrum bands permit airborne usage, other frequency blocks strictly prohibit aeronautical mobile transmissions to protect ground-based systems from radiofrequency interference. Standard consumer smartphones and mobile hardware automatically toggle across available frequencies without user intervention, which would normally lead to regulatory non-compliance during flight.
The granted waiver temporarily suspends prohibitions across multiple regulatory sections--including portions of Parts 2, 22, 27, 30, 90, and 96--for authorized program participants. Bureau chiefs determined that strict enforcement would block MNAAP testing and undermine public interest goals.
The relief applies strictly within the contiguous United States and incorporates specific operational boundaries. Up to 2,000 DOT-authorized pilots at any single time may run a dedicated MNAAP smartphone application operating on standard consumer devices, capturing signal metrics every two seconds without making independent queries to base stations. Additionally, up to 200 DOT-authorized unmanned aircraft systems at any single time may carry custom MNAAP hardware modules. These modules require prior certification from both federal regulators and nationwide mobile providers, are non-transferable, and must be decommissioned when the waiver term ends.
Transmissions may occur across designated bands, including 600 MHz, 700 MHz, FirstNet (Band 14), 800 MHz Cellular, Advanced Wireless Services (AWS-1, AWS-3, AWS-4, H Block), Personal Communications Service (PCS), Wireless Communications Service (WCS), Broadband Radio Service (BRS), Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), 3.45 GHz, 3.7 GHz, 24 GHz, 28 GHz, 37 GHz, and 47 GHz.
Regulators highlighted that the low number of active testing units dispersed across the country creates minimal risk of harmful interference to terrestrial mobile networks. Additionally, operations must comply with international radio regulations, operating on a non-interference basis without claiming protection from authorized spectrum users. Data gathered throughout the multi-year testing period will directly inform federal regulatory decisions regarding commercial network performance at varied altitudes.
The action was signed by Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Chief Joel Taubenblatt and Office of Engineering and Technology Chief Andrew Hendrickson.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-972A1.pdf
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 10
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 174) on Sept. 10, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 174:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260910-01. Released: 2026-09-10. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424890A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424890A1.pdf) DOC-424890A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424890A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-10. PSHSB ANNOUNCES REGION 37 (SOUTH CAROLINA) RPCS
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 174) on Sept. 10, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 174:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260910-01. Released: 2026-09-10. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424890A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424890A1.pdf) DOC-424890A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424890A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-10. PSHSB ANNOUNCES REGION 37 (SOUTH CAROLINA) RPCSTO HOLD 800 MHZ AND 700 MHZ MEETINGS. (DA No. 26-960). (Dkt No 23-237 02-378). Announces Region 37 (South Carolina) RPC Meeting for 800 MHZ and 700 MHZ . PSHSB. Contact: Diana Coho (717) 338-2848 . News Media Contact: John Evanoff (202) 418-0848. DA-26-960A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-960A1.docx) DA-26-960A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-960A1.pdf) DA-26-960A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-960A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-10. PSHSB ANNOUNCES REGION 1 (ALABAMA) RPCS TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ MEETINGS. (DA No. 26-961). (Dkt No 23-237 02-378). Announces Region 1 (Alabama) RPC Meeting for 700 MHZ and 800 MHZ. PSHSB. Contact: Diana Coho (717) 338-2848. News Media Contact: John Evanoff (202) 418-0848. DA-26-961A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-961A1.docx) DA-26-961A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-961A1.pdf) DA-26-961A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-961A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260910-01. Released: 2026-09-10. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424891A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424891A1.pdf) DOC-424891A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424891A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260910-01. Released: 2026-09-10. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424892A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424892A1.pdf) DOC-424892A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424892A1.txt)
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SPEECHES
TRUSTY CONNECTING COUNTRY ROADS EVENT REMARKS, ARMSTRONG, W. VA. OMR OCOT. Trusty Connecting Country Roads Event Remarks, Armstrong, W. VA.. DOC-424898A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424898A1.docx) DOC-424898A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424898A1.pdf) DOC-424898A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424898A1.txt)
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TEXTS
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER, TOWN OF COULEE CITY, STATIONS K10RA-D, K11WY-D, AND K12RD-D COULEE CITY, WASHINGTON. Issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order to Town of Coulee City for violations of the Commission's rules.. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2026-09-10 by MO&O. (DA No. 26-959). MB. DA-26-959A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-959A1.docx) DA-26-959A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-959A1.pdf) DA-26-959A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-959A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 173:
NEWS RELEASES
FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER OPEN MEETING. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the September Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR OCHBC. DOC-424838A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424838A1.docx) DOC-424838A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424838A1.pdf) DOC-424838A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424838A1.txt)
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-09-09. FCC'S PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES CONDITIONAL APPROVAL AND EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN ROUTERS AND ADVANCED ROBOTIC DEVICES FROM FCC COVERED LIST. (DA No. 26-957). (Dkt No 18-89 21-232 21-233). PSHSB. Contact: Matthew Chai, (202) 418-1112, Matthew.chai@fcc.gov. Action by: Chief, PSHSB. DA-26-957A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-957A1.docx) DA-26-957A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-957A1.pdf) DA-26-957A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-957A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-09. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NECA 2027 MODIFICATION OF THE AVERAGE SCHEDULE COMPANY UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH COST LOOP SUPPORT FORMULA. (DA No. 26-958). (Dkt No 05-337 10-90). WCB. News Media Contact: Gilbert Smith, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at Gilbert.Smith@fcc.gov, (202) 418-7400. DA-26-958A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-958A1.docx) DA-26-958A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-958A1.pdf) DA-26-958A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-958A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-09. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ESTABLISHES ET DOCKET NO. 26-245. (DA No. 26-953). (Dkt No 26-245). OET. DA-26-953A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-953A1.docx) DA-26-953A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-953A1.pdf) DA-26-953A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-953A1.txt)
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TEXTS
HURRICANE LOWELL COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026. Hurricane Lowell communications status report for September 9, 2026.. Action by: PSHSB. by REPORT. OMR PSHSB. DOC-424888A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424888A1.docx) DOC-424888A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424888A1.pdf) DOC-424888A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424888A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/09/10
