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.

19 June 2024

US: Younger Investors Prefer Crypto, Private Equity, and Hard Assets to U.S. Stocks, Study Finds

Wealthy, younger investors have a very different view of the best way to invest than their older peers, preferring real estate, cryptocurrencies and digital assets, and private equity to U.S. stocks,

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27 December 2024

ASIA: India risks losing $2b in tax revenue as crypto traders shift to offshore platforms

India could lose over $2 billion in tax revenue from cryptocurrency transactions over the next five years due to its tax policies driving traders to offshore platforms, according to a recent report.

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20 February 2024

ST KITTS AND NEVIS: Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis addresses public on CBI Programme changes

Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, and his cabinet answered questions regarding the government’s recent economic decisions, from the public, in a press conference held on 13 February

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21 March 2025

US: IRS Criminal Investigators Face Competing Priorities Under Trump

A new presidential administration brings new priorities. President Donald Trump is shifting tax enforcement away from the typical small-business owner and more toward dismantling criminal organizations

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