Inside U.S. Regulations

Explore critical regulatory developments across Intercarrier Compensation, Insurance Producer compliance, License Assignment approvals, Fiduciary Duty enforcement, and Satellite Licensing expansions. This podcast delivers concise insights into FCC spectrum rules, financial institution oversight, and enforcement actions shaping the regulatory landscape.

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This episode covers regulatory updates in Intercarrier Compensation, Insurance Producer, License Assignment, Fiduciary Duty, Satellite Licensing.

The FCC has expanded broadband opportunities in the 900 MHz band, enabling utilities and critical infrastructure providers to utilize the full 10 MHz spectrum for improved connectivity. A negotiation-based transition to paired 5 MHz blocks aims to optimize spectrum efficiency.

The Commission also approved broadcast license assignments to Sinclair subsidiaries despite opposition and granted multiple satellite license modifications and temporary authorities.

Enforcement remains a priority with a proposed fine against Zhejiang Dahua Technology Company and reminders for MVNOs to comply with Robocall Mitigation Database requirements.

Financial regulators announced the termination of enforcement agreements with banks, signaling improved compliance, while the Basel Committee published analysis on synthetic risk transfers.

Listeners will gain insights into evolving intercarrier compensation frameworks, insurance licensing enforcement, fiduciary duty obligations, and satellite operations.

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Articles mentioned:
  1. Trusty Statement
  2. What’s Next for the ACH Network: Risk Ops Under Nacha’s New Fraud Rules
  3. Applications for Assignment of Licenses from HSH Flint (WEYI) Licensee, LLC et al.
  4. AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions In Disaster Preparedness Funding
  5. FCC Proposes Nearly $200,000 Fine Against Covered List Entity
  6. FCC Expands Broadband Spectrum Opportunities in 900 MHz Band
  7. Basel Committee publishes analysis of synthetic risk transfers
  8. OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for February 2026
  9. Meru Lending LLC
  10. Litigation Release - Cutter Financial Group, LLC and Jeffrey Cutter
  11. Urgent Field Safety Notice for SENTINEL by Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.
  12. ANCORA ASSET SERVICES INC.
  13. TECHNOLOGY FINANCE GROUP, LLC
  14. TRUE FINANCIAL LENDING LIMITED
  15. February 18, 2026 - FCC Explores Updates to Intercarrier Compensation Regime
  16. Dylan Perez
  17. Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow Announces Jericho Share to Cease Operations in New York for Selling Unlicensed Health Insurance Plans
  18. Satellite Licensing Division and Satellite Programs and Policy Division Information - SAT - Actions Taken
  19. FCC Enforcement Advisory - Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) must file in the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and respond to traceback requests
  20. Carr Statement

What is Inside U.S. Regulations?

Regulatory news, updates, and insights for USA presented by the Carver Agents team

Welcome to Carver's USA Regulatory Updates for February 23, 2026.

The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, has taken significant steps to expand broadband opportunities in the 900 megahertz band. New rules now make the full 10 megahertz of this spectrum available for broadband deployment. This change enables utilities and critical infrastructure providers to intensify broadband use, supporting enhanced connectivity and service reliability. The FCC’s approach includes a negotiation-based transition allowing eligible licensees to move to paired five megahertz blocks, facilitating more efficient spectrum use. Additionally, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to review and potentially sunset outdated intercarrier compensation rules, aiming to modernize billing and access charge structures in telecommunications.

In related FCC news, the Commission approved three applications for assignment of broadcast television licenses to Sinclair subsidiaries, despite opposition from DIRECTV. The FCC also granted multiple satellite-related authorities, including special temporary authority and modifications to existing licenses, supporting ongoing satellite operations and innovation. Enforcement actions remain a priority as well. The FCC proposed a nearly $200,000 fine against Zhejiang Dahua Technology Company for failing to submit timely disclosures as required by FCC regulations. Furthermore, mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs, are reminded to file in the Robocall Mitigation Database and respond to traceback requests within 24 hours to avoid penalties.

Turning to financial regulation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or OCC, announced the termination of formal enforcement agreements with five banks after reviewing their compliance and current circumstances. This signals a regulatory closure for these institutions. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published an analysis of synthetic risk transfers, highlighting the growth and complexity of these transactions and emphasizing the need for continued supervisory monitoring. Meanwhile, Nacha introduced new Automated Clearing House, or ACH, operating rule changes for 2026 focused on fraud prevention and risk operations, addressing evolving threats to financial institutions.

In state regulatory developments, the California Commissioner intends to revoke the finance lender and broker license of Meru Lending LLC under the California Financing Law, impacting the company’s legal ability to operate. Similarly, licenses for Ancora Asset Services Inc., Technology Finance Group LLC, and True Financial Lending Limited face summary revocation effective December 31, 2025, unless overdue annual assessments are paid by December 30. These actions underscore the importance of regulatory compliance in the lending sector.

Legal and enforcement updates include a final judgment against Cutter Financial Group LLC and Jeffrey Cutter for violations of the Investment Advisers Act, resulting in penalties and an injunction. In New York, Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow announced that Jericho Share must cease operations for selling unlicensed health insurance plans, pay penalties, refund members, and cancel all active contracts by March 19, 2026, to protect market integrity and consumers.

In health technology news, Spacelabs Healthcare issued an urgent field safety notice for its SENTINEL system due to software issues causing incorrect patient data auto-population and misassignment of ECG reports. A software fix is now available to address these concerns.

Finally, in a legal motion, Attorney General Campbell has asked the court to enforce an order preventing the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting billions in disaster preparedness funding. This involves compelling FEMA to reverse its termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which funds critical disaster mitigation projects nationwide.

That concludes today’s regulatory updates. Thank you for listening to Carver's updates. For more details, visit us at carveragents.ai.