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Corporate governance by Lynn S. Paine and Suraj Srinivasan August 18, 2025 Illustration by David Comai Post Buy Copies Summary.    Leer en españolLer em português Post Buy Copies During the past year, political and investor pushback against corporate climate efforts has intensified. Nearly 320 anti-ESG bills have been introduced across U.S. state legislatures since 2021. …

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The Indian Rupee drifts higher in Tuesday’s early European session.   New tax measures rolled out by PM Modi’s government support the INR, but global uncertainty might cap its upside. Traders await the flash Indian HSBC PMI data on Thursday ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.  The Indian Rupee (INR) gathers strength on Tuesday. …

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Gold gains some positive traction during the Asian session, though the upside potential seems limited.Bets for an imminent Fed rate cut in September weigh on the USD and offer support to the commodity.Hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal could act as a headwind for the safe-haven precious metal. Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its bid tone through …

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Scope expects the general government budget to remain in surplus, running this year at around 2.6% of GNI* (a measure of the size of the Irish economy excluding distortions related to the activities of MNEs) and around 2.3% on average between 2026-30. Notably, without excess corporate tax revenues, the general government budget would be in …

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The filing, led by Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Bank of America, follows a private submission earlier. Key Takeaways Figure Technology Solutions filed for an IPO, reporting significant revenue growth and profitability in the first half of 2024. The company provides blockchain-based credit products and plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker FIGR. Figure Technology …

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Treasury explores new tech tools to enforce stricter stablecoin oversight, aiming to promote innovation while safeguarding the financial system. Key Takeaways The Treasury Department has opened public comment on stablecoin oversight under the GENIUS Act. Stablecoin issuers must maintain full reserves, offer regular audits, and comply with anti-money laundering standards under the new law. The …

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Crypto markets show a split between institutional bulls and retail bears. Prediction markets signal a bearish end to August for Bitcoin. Derivatives data shows caution, with funding rates turning negative. A profound and unsettling divide is splitting the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in East Asia. While the world’s largest institutions …

Asian markets open: BTC slips 1.1% to $116k as traders brace for August weakness Read More »

The exchange has confirmed plans to halt deposits and withdrawals on Neo Legacy. The phase-out will begin on August 25, with a complete shutdown scheduled for October 15. NEO has plummeted amidst community uncertainty. The digital assets landscape endured a bloodbath on Monday as the global crypto market cap plunged 3.27% in the past day …

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Bio Protocol price rose more than 50% as bulls defied broader market selling to hit $1.46 Despite overall sell-off pressure, BIO price is up double-digits in 24 hours as volume spikes 720%. BIO has benefited from key network developments, including staking and partnerships. The price of Bio Protocol (BIO) shrugged off a broader crypto downturn …

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Ke takeaways Solana is the worst performer in the top 10, down 6% in the last 24 hours. The coin could retest the $174 support level as BTC and others underperform. SOL dips 6% as the broader market sheds nearly $200b The weekend was bearish for Bitcoin, and other leading cryptocurrencies recorded huge losses. Bitcoin …

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