The Federal Trade Commission just secured a antitrust order lowering farm pesticide prices. Here's what it means for chemical producers and farm compliance officers.

1️⃣ FTC — FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for Farmers in Corteva Case
The FTC and state attorneys general secured a binding court order resolving antitrust charges against Corteva.
This regulatory action impacts agricultural chemical suppliers, farm input vendors, and retail sales reps across the US.
Corteva must drop exclusivity rules, enabling low-cost generic pesticide producers to enter the supply market.

2️⃣ SEC — SEC Charges Merchant Cash Advance Companies and Founder in $4.5M Investment Fraud
The SEC charged two merchant cash advance firms and their owner over an alleged $4.5M investment fraud scheme.
This enforcement case impacts non-bank commercial lenders, private capital funds, and small business investment leads.
Regulators seek civil fines, asset recovery, and permanent ban orders in ongoing federal court proceedings.

3️⃣ SEC — SEC Files Settled Action Against Corporate Controller Charged with Insider Trading
The SEC settled civil insider trading charges against a controller who traded on pre-earnings data.
This enforcement affects corporate accounting officers, financial reporting leads, and internal control audit teams.
The officer agreed to pay civil money penalties and accept a permanent officer and director bar from public companies.

4️⃣ Casa Civil — Provisional Measure Prohibits the Operation of Bets in Brazil
The Brazilian federal executive issued a provisional measure banning all unauthorized online betting operations nationwide.
This statutory ban impacts online gaming operators, sports betting apps, payment gateways, and ad agency partners.
Unapproved platforms face immediate domain blocks and legal fines while Congress reviews the executive decree.

5️⃣ CFC — CFC updates audit standards on fraud and operational continuity in Brazil
The Brazilian accounting council issued updated professional audit standards on corporate fraud risk and business continuity.
These regulatory guidelines affect independent audit firms, certified public accountants, and corporate governance boards.
Auditors must apply stricter review steps during annual financial statement audits starting in this cycle.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Americas Radar · Monday 28 Sep 2026
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