Tag: Politics
Reactions to the Autumn Budget from the financial sector
The UK’s new Labour government has released its first budget and has been received to a mixture of praise and cynicism.
Labour vows to make UK global FinTech leader ahead of general...
The UK's Labour Party has vowed to transform the nation into a global FinTech leader, ahead of 2024's UK general election. The Party hasn't found...
Is there a rising challenge of AI-driven cyber attacks for SMEs?
Recent hearings have shed light on the growing concern of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced cyber threats, particularly for SMEs.
President Biden vetoes anti-ESG legislation
President Biden has issued the first veto of his presidency after the Republicans voted to overturn ESG considerations in ERISA plans.
Republican-led House of Representatives passes anti-ESG investing rule
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at blocking a new law allowing the consideration of climate and ESG factors by retirement plan fiduciaries.
Senior US officials call on Congress to step up crypto regulation...
Four senior US officials in the White House have called on the US Congress to ‘step up its efforts’ in regulating the cryptocurrency market.
NSA director calls on Congress to renew intel licenses in light...
National Security Agency (NSA) director Paul Nakasone has said that intelligence authorities up for renewal this year have played a key role in the fight against cyberattacks.
Privacy concerns could lead US to ban TikTok from government devices
A spending bill unveiled by the US Congress could ban TikTok from most US government devices, Security Week has detailed.
Ex-Austrian Chancellor Kurz sets up CyberTech company
Sebastian Kurz, the former Chancellor of Austria, is launching a cybersecurity business with the ex-head of the Israeli NSO Group.
New UK bill set to crack down on fraud and money...
The UK government has introduced the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill in an attempt to drive ‘dirty money’ out of the UK.