Australia Issues Legal Notices To AI Firms Under Online Safety Act
Australia’s e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has registered six new industry codes under the Online Safety Act to regulate AI chatbots and other digital services.
UK Empowers FCA To Regulate ESG Ratings Providers
The UK government has enacted legislation authorising the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to oversee ESG ratings providers.
US Judge Blocks CFPB’s Open Banking Rule Pending Review
A federal judge in Kentucky has paused enforcement of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule, which was designed to let consumers more easily access and share their financial data.
EU To Introduce Quantum Act In 2026 To Govern & Advance Quantum Technologies
The European Commission is preparing to propose the Quantum Act in the second quarter of 2026 to establish governance, standardisation, and industrial policy for quantum technologies.
Marks & Spencer Appoints Former Asda Chief Roger Burnley As Director
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has appointed Roger Burnley, former Chief Executive of Asda, as a Non-Executive Director effective December 1, 2025.
Dr. Urjit Patel Steps Down from Britannia Industries Board Following IMF Appointment
Dr. Urjit Patel has resigned from the Board of Britannia Industries Limited, effective October 30, 2025, following his appointment as Executive Director representing India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Amitabh Kant To Join ITC As Independent Director; Hemant Malik Reappointed As Whole-Time Director
Amitabh Kant has been appointed as an Independent Director of ITC Limited with effect from January 1, 2026.
Achin Gupta To Succeed Umang Vohra As Cipla’s Global CEO & MD
Achin Gupta, Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been elevated as the Global Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of Cipla Limited with effect from April 1, 2026, subject to the approval of the shareholders.
Pratik Oswal & Vaibhav Agrawal Join Motilal Oswal Board; CMO Sandeep Walunj Resigns
Pratik Oswal and Vaibhav Agrawal have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited, effective November 1, 2025.
Akira Kato Appointed As Deputy Managing Director Of Escorts Kubota
The Board of Escorts Kubota Limited has approved the appointment of Akira Kato as Deputy Managing Director (Whole-Time Director) on October 30, 2025, through a postal ballot notice dated August 4, 2025.
