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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Luxembourg consolidating its status as Europe's leading fund domicile - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Luxembourg is establishing itself as Europe's leading fund domicile, supported by the growth of sustainable investments, innovation in private markets, and regulatory updates.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Acoba axed: How the post-ministerial jobs watchdog proved next to useless'

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) faced extensive criticism for its ineffectiveness and has been deemed toothless, unable to impose meaningful consequences for breaches of regulations.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Government to scrap Ofwat and raise water bills - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"This was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset a broken and corrupted system. Instead, the Commission blinked. After three decades of privatisation, there is no evidence it can work."
UK news
fromFortune Europe
2 days ago

Siemens CEO says Germany has big industrial data set for AI push

Roland Busch emphasized, “We are sitting on a massive amount of data.” Germany's industrialization brings opportunities to utilize this data effectively with AI applications across companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Review calls for Ofwat to be scrapped as water bills set to soar 30% in five years

The Independent Water Commission's final report recommends scrapping Ofwat and replacing it with a powerful regulator to restore trust and address the fragmented water industry.
UK news
#consumer-protection
Law
fromABA Journal
5 months ago

'The Licensing Racket' takes aim at professional licensing system in America

The professional licensing system in America has significant flaws that need urgent reform or reconsideration.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

After Federal Rollbacks, Corporate Interests Wage War on State Regulators

Corporate interests are trying to weaken state regulatory powers through coordinated legislation, threatening consumer and worker protections.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
US politics

Open letter calls for urgent Treasury Select Committee scrutiny over weakening of post-crisis financial protections

Law
fromABA Journal
5 months ago

'The Licensing Racket' takes aim at professional licensing system in America

The professional licensing system in America has significant flaws that need urgent reform or reconsideration.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

After Federal Rollbacks, Corporate Interests Wage War on State Regulators

Corporate interests are trying to weaken state regulatory powers through coordinated legislation, threatening consumer and worker protections.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
US politics

Open letter calls for urgent Treasury Select Committee scrutiny over weakening of post-crisis financial protections

#uk-economy
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Self-builders could skip the queue with new fast-track route for building regulations approval

Under this scheme, multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) made up of regulatory leads, case officers, inspectors and engineers will be managed directly within the BSR.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Looser bonus rules and tax breaks needed to save London stock market, says CBI

The London stock market risks drifting into irrelevance without government and regulatory reforms, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Tax breaks for stock market listings and looser bonus rules for directors are among 20 recommendations aimed at ensuring the success of the London Stock Exchange.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Like fly-tipping': ministers ignoring pleas to cut sludge fertiliser use

Emails from the Environment Agency reveal the agency's concerns over water companies' lax attitudes towards sludge fertiliser, likening it to fly-tipping on agricultural land.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer's promised ethics commission may repackage existing regulators

A key consideration for Labour's proposed ethics commission is how to effectively enhance accountability without creating a completely new institution, which poses numerous challenges.
UK politics
#fcc
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

If Rick Caruso were California's next governor, it'd be all about attacking regulation

Still, there's a whole bunch of things we need to be doing underneath that umbrella of reducing regulations.
Los Angeles
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
1 month ago

European Commission kick starts overhaul of EU telecom law

"The European Commission believes that a cutting-edge digital network infrastructure is critical for the future competitiveness of Europe's economy, security and social welfare."
Europe politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

FCA appoints Sarah Pritchard as deputy CEO - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The last four years has been marked by significant reform. I am looking forward to working even more closely with Nikhil so there is no let up in the pace of change, and to ensure we have the right relationships, domestically and internationally, to deliver our ambitious strategy.
Cryptocurrency
#water-sector
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Future of Thames Water uncertain after prospective investor backs out of rescue

KKR withdraws from Thames Water deal, seeking alternative recapitalization amid ongoing financial challenges.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Future of Thames Water uncertain after prospective investor backs out of rescue

KKR withdraws from Thames Water deal, seeking alternative recapitalization amid ongoing financial challenges.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

What Doug Ford's 'special economic zones' could look like in Ontario | CBC News

Bill 5 allows the Ontario cabinet to create special economic zones, potentially bypassing crucial protections like environmental laws and minimum wage.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations

Trump's new executive orders aim to expedite the growth of the U.S. nuclear energy sector by reducing regulatory barriers.
#uk-government
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers

UK to allow 15% foreign state ownership in newspapers, balancing investment needs with concerns over media influence.
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers

UK to allow 15% foreign state ownership in newspapers, balancing investment needs with concerns over media influence.
fromcointelegraph.com
2 months ago

Industry calls for urgent crypto law reforms after Australian election

The Australian crypto industry has called on the newly reelected Labor government to urgently make digital asset legislation a top priority to ensure Australia doesn't fall further behind global markets.
Cryptocurrency
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

The president's procurement order offers a real opportunity. Let's not squander it

To succeed in transforming federal procurement, it is essential to learn from past initiatives like the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, emphasizing collaboration and non-partisanship.
SF politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Seven organisations to be investigated over Grenfell fire

The government commits to implementing all 58 recommendations from the Grenfell Inquiry, focusing on accountability and safety reform.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Trump allies fear DOGE's methods to dismantle CFPB could backfire: report

Concerns among Trump aides indicate Musk's DOGE approach to reforming the CFPB may be too aggressive and risk legal repercussions.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Opinion: Time to reimagine fire insurance coverage in California

California's insurance market needs immediate reforms to prevent collapse after devastating fires, making homeownership riskier and impacting construction.
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