Bulgaria Moves Conflict-of-Interest Checks to Anti-Corruption Commission
From 2 November, public officials' declarations and conflict-of-interest complaints fall under Bulgaria's anti-corruption commission, according to notices from both agencies.
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Canada Proposes C$10,000 Cash Limit and New Police Mail-Search Powers
Bill S-8 would restrict large cash payments, tighten crypto-ATM oversight and permit lawfully authorized searches of mail. It has passed only first reading.
Bangladesh Cabinet Backs Procurement Bill Expanding Access for Small Bidders
The cabinet approved a draft on 2 November, but parliamentary enactment and legal vetting remain ahead. The proposal addresses small suppliers, tender methods and emergency purchases.
Romania’s 8.3bn-Lei Health Package Still Leaves 4.7bn-Lei Sick-Leave Gap
Romania's October 30 budget revision combines new allocations, released funds and reallocations. The health minister says another 4.7 billion lei is needed for medical-leave costs.
EU Pays Luxembourg €92.2 Million After Green and Digital Targets Met
The European Commission's 30 October transfer is Luxembourg's third recovery-fund payment. The country has received 76% of its €241 million allocation after meeting five milestones and four targets.
Guinea Opens Gold Refinery Rated for 733 Tonnes a Year
President Mamadi Doumbouya inaugurated the Conakry plant on 1 November. Its stated capacity and multibillion-dollar forecast are projections, not verified production or state revenue.
Côte d’Ivoire Exits FATF Grey List After Two Years of Financial Reforms
The 30 October decision ends enhanced international monitoring introduced in 2024, but it does not remove ordinary anti-money-laundering obligations or establish that financial crime has ended.
Norway Proposes Broader Espionage Crimes and Covert Police Powers
A 2 November consultation would widen offences involving foreign intelligence and let PST use additional covert measures; lawmakers disagree over surveillance safeguards.
Nigeria Enforces 14-Day Waiting Period for Federal Contract Awards and Bidder Complaints
An August circular publicised in October requires federal agencies to notify bidders and wait 14 calendar days before contracts become effective, with complaints triggering review.
Paraguay Opens Two-Stage Public Innovation Tenders Under New Procurement Rule
Resolution 3033, effective 26 October, separates state-funded development of new solutions from procurement of validated ones, raising new questions about how awards and results will be tracked.
Spanish Parliamentary Panel Calls for Local Contract Transparency Plan After Audit
A parliamentary resolution published on 6 October urges national and municipal action on procurement disclosure, following an audit of 17 city councils.
Monaco Leaves FATF Grey List, but Anti-Money-Laundering Oversight Continues
The 30 October decision closes Monaco's FATF action plan after an on-site review, while MONEYVAL follow-up and separate European rules remain relevant.
US Antitrust Review of Vistra-Cogentrix Deal Leaves Maine Power Plant Sale Under Watch
Justice officials say two New England power-plant divestitures address competition concerns despite earlier unconditional energy-regulator approval; the Rumford sale remains to be monitored.
US FinCEN Issues Separate Cross-Border and Charity Risk Alerts, Warns Against Blanket Suspicion
New US financial-intelligence guidance targets suspicious overseas transfers and abuse of charities, while stressing that neither money services businesses nor nonprofits should be treated as uniformly high-risk.
EU Marine Audit Finds Less Than 1% of Waters Strictly Protected, Industry Disputes Fishing Claims
Auditors warn that marine protection designations lack enforceable measures; conservation groups and fishing organisations disagree on the policy response.
US Quantum-Security Roadmap Arrives After Audit Finds 24 Agencies Short of Readiness Standards
NIST's October 27 transition guidance sets federal migration milestones, while an earlier GAO review found incomplete inventories, funding estimates and testing across 24 agencies.
US Bank Oversight Rule Set for November 2 Despite GAO Finding on 60-Day Review
A joint OCC-FDIC rule narrows formal bank-supervision findings toward material financial risks. The GAO says its announced start date falls short of a statutory 60-day review interval.
UK Approves Sea Link Power Cable Despite Suffolk Council and Wildlife Objections
Britain granted development consent for the 2 GW Suffolk–Kent transmission project on 30 October, while local officials and conservation groups warned that construction and habitat concerns remain.
Australian Audit Watchdog Records 42 Findings and Demands Firm-Level Corrective Plans
ASIC's latest surveillance identified weaknesses across 11 audit firms and asked six major networks for self-assessments. Its figures describe selected files, not a finding that every audit failed.
US Appeals Court Keeps California's Employer Political-Meeting Restrictions Blocked
A Ninth Circuit panel upheld a preliminary injunction against California's SB 399, finding its restrictions on employer speech likely violate the First Amendment; the case is not finally decided.