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ESG Reporting
US states discussing introduction of international sustainability reporting standards
Five US states, including California, have had discussions about using globally recognised sustainability reporting standards, according to Sue Lloyd, vice-chair...
Americas
US Treasury to ease community banks’ compliance burden
The US Department of the Treasury is planning to ease the compliance burden on community banks by reducing regulatory requirements. Generally serving...
Climate
UK government wants to give ‘air coverʼ for responsible use of carbon credits
The UK government wants support corporates using carbon credits to mitigate climate change, said Zoe Norgate, deputy director for international...
Financial Crime
US sanctions relief starts Syria’s eventual banking return
The recent granting of limited sanctions relief to Syria by the United States could kickstart the Middle Eastern country’s eventual...
Americas
Complex US environment may strangle open insurance at birth
When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ruled to implement Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act in late 2024, proponents...
Americas
Stablecoin bill advances to US Senate, could pass next week
The US stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS Act, advanced to the Senate with bipartisan support on May 20. It could be...
Cryptocurrency Regulation
Defining tokens and embracing instant settlement
Panellists at the fourth Crypto Task Force roundtable organised by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), generally agreed on...
Cryptocurrency Regulation
Popular crypto key focus, US banks must ‘keep upʼ, says OCC
Expanding the responsible banking activities involving digital assets is a key focus for the Office of the Comptroller of the...
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