US: Trump moves to tighten control over independent US regulators

DONALD Trump has signed an executive order increasing White House oversight of independent federal agencies, including key financial regulators.

The order, signed Tuesday, requires agencies to submit draft regulations for White House review and follow new “performance standards.” They must also consult with the administration on priorities and strategic plans, according to a White House statement.

6 December 2024

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa sets climate finance and debt relief as G20 presidency focus

South Africa’s G20 presidency next year will focus on mobilising finance for nations stricken by climate-induced disasters and extending debt relief for developing countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa

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13 December 2024

UAE: UAE Introduces 15% Tax On Profits For Multinational Corporations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce an internal minimum income tax (Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax, DMTT) of 15% for large multinational companies operating in the country, Azernews reports.

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26 April 2024

EU: New EU rules to combat money-laundering adopted

The European Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU’s toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing. The new laws ensure that people with a legitimate interest,

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31 January 2024

UK: Bitcoin “used to launder money in fraud scheme”, court hears

A woman in London is on trial for laundering crypto worth billions of dollars, stolen from Chinese investors.The UK’s National Crime Agency is expanding its capabilities to combat cryptocurrency fraud.The

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