All posts tagged "Janet Yellen"
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193InternationalG20 Approves Global Tax Deal, Commits to Climate Goals
International tax reforms were approved by all the G20 leaders ahead of the COP26 summit on climate change in Glasgow which began on Monday.
November 2, 2021 -
287AML / KYCIndia, US Pledge to Take Stronger Action Against Financial Crime
Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen also pledged to further engage on climate change.
October 20, 2021 -
225FeatureTreasury, Other US Agencies Release Climate Action Plans
The plan outline the steps the agencies will take to ensure their facilities and operations adapt to and are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts.
October 12, 2021 -
404Market Infrastructure
US Treasury ‘Will Not Adjudicate’ on LIBOR Replacement Rates
Nonfinancial corporations were seeking clarity on alternative rates and help to address difficulties obtaining loan agreements based on SOFR.
August 27, 2021 -
320FeatureG7 Finance Ministers Agree on 15pc Global Minimum Tax Rate
The global minimum tax will end the race-to-the-bottom in corporate taxation and ensure fairness for the middle class and working people, Janet Yellen said.
June 7, 2021 -
171Market InfrastructureBiden Directs US Federal Agencies to Take Action on Climate
Under an executive order, a comprehensive government-wide strategy on climate-related financial risk shall be developed within 120 days.
May 25, 2021 -
231Europe
G7 Close to Deal on Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate
A US Treasury's proposal to accept a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% has reportedly been met with enthusiasm in Europe.
May 25, 2021 -
602AML / KYC
US Lawmakers Call for ‘War-like Footing’ Against Corruption
In a letter to Janet Yellen, two lawmakers have called for AML obligations to be expanded to hedge funds, private equity, and other professional enablers.
May 6, 2021 -
5.8KAML / KYCUK Establishes New Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime
The UK has made its first 22 designations under the new regime, including individuals in Russia, South Africa, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and South Sudan.
April 28, 2021 -
289Australia & NZAustralia: Tax Reforms Proposed to Support Financial Hub Ambitions
Under Senator Andrew Bragg's proposal, technology and finance business that relocate to Australia would pay concessional tax rate for seven years.
April 28, 2021
