Australia to Introduce Mandatory Standards for Faster Super Death Benefit Payments
The Albanese government plans to introduce mandatory standards for Australia's \$4.1 trillion superannuation industry to reduce delays in processing death benefits, addressing criticism and legal action against funds like Cbus for significant delays costing members \$20 million and causing distress ...
Australia to Introduce Mandatory Standards for Faster Super Death Benefit Payments
The Albanese government plans to introduce mandatory standards for Australia's \$4.1 trillion superannuation industry to reduce delays in processing death benefits, addressing criticism and legal action against funds like Cbus for significant delays costing members \$20 million and causing distress ...
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Lawmakers Investigate Trump's Meme Cryptocurrencies Amid Foreign Influence and Conflict of Interest Concerns
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate President Trump and Melania Trump's meme cryptocurrencies, "$TRUMP" and "$MELANIA", valued at over $7.4 billion, due to concerns about foreign influence and conflicts of interest, citing the foreign emoluments clause.
Lawmakers Investigate Trump's Meme Cryptocurrencies Amid Foreign Influence and Conflict of Interest Concerns
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate President Trump and Melania Trump's meme cryptocurrencies, "$TRUMP" and "$MELANIA", valued at over $7.4 billion, due to concerns about foreign influence and conflicts of interest, citing the foreign emoluments clause.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urges Halt to In-Store "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urges, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers while Klarna adds information screens and explores an opt-out feature.
Dutch Government Urges Halt to In-Store "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urges, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers while Klarna adds information screens and explores an opt-out feature.
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52% Bias Score
CFPB Director Chopra Remains in Post Despite Trump Administration's House Cleaning
Rohit Chopra, CFPB director appointed by the Biden administration, remains in office despite the change in presidential administration, continuing his consumer-focused policies, which include tackling junk fees and overdraft penalties, and removing medical debt from credit reports, even after packin...
CFPB Director Chopra Remains in Post Despite Trump Administration's House Cleaning
Rohit Chopra, CFPB director appointed by the Biden administration, remains in office despite the change in presidential administration, continuing his consumer-focused policies, which include tackling junk fees and overdraft penalties, and removing medical debt from credit reports, even after packin...
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Intervenes in £30 Billion Car Finance Mis-selling Case
The UK government is seeking Supreme Court intervention to limit potential £30 billion in compensation payouts to motorists over mis-sold car finance deals, arguing the October ruling could destabilize the motor finance market and impact millions of consumers.
UK Government Intervenes in £30 Billion Car Finance Mis-selling Case
The UK government is seeking Supreme Court intervention to limit potential £30 billion in compensation payouts to motorists over mis-sold car finance deals, arguing the October ruling could destabilize the motor finance market and impact millions of consumers.
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Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Burden Spurs Regulatory Reform
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion annually on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, leading to economic sector exclusions, access impediments, and discrimination; a new balance is sought.
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Burden Spurs Regulatory Reform
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion annually on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, leading to economic sector exclusions, access impediments, and discrimination; a new balance is sought.
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48% Bias Score
Dexter John Named New CEO of Ontario's Financial Services Regulator
Dexter John, CEO of Morrow Sodali (Canada) Ltd., will become the President and CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) on March 1, 2023, succeeding interim CEO Stephen Power, after a six-month search following the departure of Mark White.
Dexter John Named New CEO of Ontario's Financial Services Regulator
Dexter John, CEO of Morrow Sodali (Canada) Ltd., will become the President and CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) on March 1, 2023, succeeding interim CEO Stephen Power, after a six-month search following the departure of Mark White.
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Barclays CEO's Pay Could Rise 45% to \£14 Million
Barclays is considering a 45% pay rise for its CEO, CS Venkatakrishnan, to over \£14 million, contingent on significantly increased profitability and shareholder approval; this follows the repeal of the EU bonus cap and Barclays' subsequent lifting of its own cap in May 2024.
Barclays CEO's Pay Could Rise 45% to \£14 Million
Barclays is considering a 45% pay rise for its CEO, CS Venkatakrishnan, to over \£14 million, contingent on significantly increased profitability and shareholder approval; this follows the repeal of the EU bonus cap and Barclays' subsequent lifting of its own cap in May 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urges Halt to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urged, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 due to upcoming EU regulation, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers who may accumulate debt; Klarna, a major provider, is considering a credit opt-out feature.
Dutch Government Urges Halt to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urged, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 due to upcoming EU regulation, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers who may accumulate debt; Klarna, a major provider, is considering a credit opt-out feature.
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52% Bias Score
HMRC Criticized for Degraded Services and Rising Uncollectable Debt
The UK's Public Accounts Committee criticized HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for worsening its phone service to push digital channels, leading to only 66.4% of calls answered, average wait times exceeding 23 minutes, and £5bn in uncollectable debt written off in 2023-24.
HMRC Criticized for Degraded Services and Rising Uncollectable Debt
The UK's Public Accounts Committee criticized HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for worsening its phone service to push digital channels, leading to only 66.4% of calls answered, average wait times exceeding 23 minutes, and £5bn in uncollectable debt written off in 2023-24.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Cost Prompts Regulatory Review
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion yearly on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, impacting consumers and businesses, prompting a review of regulations.
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Cost Prompts Regulatory Review
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion yearly on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, impacting consumers and businesses, prompting a review of regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Minister Proposes Bank Data Sharing for Anti-Money Laundering
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposed allowing banks to share client data for anti-money laundering investigations to reduce the current €1.4 billion annual cost and improve efficiency, despite privacy concerns, and plans to discuss this with the privacy watchdog AP.
Dutch Minister Proposes Bank Data Sharing for Anti-Money Laundering
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposed allowing banks to share client data for anti-money laundering investigations to reduce the current €1.4 billion annual cost and improve efficiency, despite privacy concerns, and plans to discuss this with the privacy watchdog AP.
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48% Bias Score