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U.S. Treasury Eases Customer Due Diligence Rules in Major Shift Toward Risk-Based Compliance

In a significant regulatory shift aimed at...

Malaysia’s Top Court Reinstates Corruption Conviction Against Veteran Politician Isa Samad

In a landmark ruling underscoring Malaysia’s continued...

Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

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Human Rights

Authorities Uncover Unlicensed Establishment Serving Kratom-Infused Drinks to Minors, Prompting Legal Action and Potential Shop Closure

Upon arrival, authorities discovered around 80 individuals, aged 25 or younger, gathered at a location consuming kratom-infused drinks. Notably, a 12-year-old girl was among...
FinTech

RBI Imposes Stricter Norms on Consumer Credit, Raises Risk Weights for Unsecured Personal Loans to Address Growth Concerns

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter norms for consumer credit, directing banks and NBFCs to assign a higher risk weight for...
Human Rights

Protect Women with Disabilities from Violence in Mexico

Imagine being trapped with someone who is violent and abusive towards you and having no way to escape. You can’t call for help because...
Human Rights

Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United States commits  to marshaling our full range of policy and diplomatic...
Human Rights

Using ‘16 Days of Activism’ to End Gender-Based Violence at Work

Thanks to the efforts of feminists, trade unionists, and human rights activists, violence against women, once a normalized practice, is now widely acknowledged as...
Human Rights

EU: Use Trade Leverage to Support Democracy and Rights in Central Asia

(Brussels) – The European Union’s detailed assessments of Central Asian countries benefiting from preferential access to the EU market reveal major gaps in their...
Human Rights

Ahead of Black Friday, Support Zoya and Other Bangladesh Garment Workers

Zoya S. (not her real name), is a garment worker in her 30s, making clothes for global clothing brands. She’s been working in a...
Human Rights

Senior Official for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Barclay’s Trip to Indonesia and the Republic of Korea     

Senior Official for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia and Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK)...
Big 4 Corner

EY Report Flags 20% Decline in Corporate Emissions Goals, Budget Cuts Impacting Climate Actions

The 2023 Sustainable Value Study by EY reveals a troubling trend in corporate sustainability, particularly in climate action. Surveying 520 Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs)...
ESG

eToro Launches XtremeWeather Portfolio, Enabling Retail Investors to Engage in Climate-Resilient Companies

eToro, a leading trading and investment platform, has introduced XtremeWeather to its portfolio, allowing retail investors to engage in companies addressing the challenges of...
FinTech

HSBC Faces Online Banking Outage on Black Friday, Affecting Thousands of UK Customers

Thousands of HSBC customers in the UK experienced disruptions in accessing online and mobile banking services, affecting their ability to authorize online card purchases...
AI/ML

Digital Europe Warns EU Against Overregulation in AI Bill, Citing Concerns on Compliance Costs and Innovation Impact

Digital Europe, a digital technology trade association, has cautioned the European Union (EU) against overregulation in its forthcoming AI bill. In a letter, the...
Due Diligence

RBI Imposes Penalties on Citibank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Overseas Bank for Regulatory Compliance Lapses

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on Bank of Baroda (BoB), Citibank NA, and Indian Overseas Bank for non-compliance with certain...
ESG

European Commission Launches Pilot Auction for Renewable Hydrogen Development Under European Hydrogen Bank

The European Commission has initiated its first pilot auction under the European Hydrogen Bank to support the development of the renewable hydrogen market. Hydrogen...

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