The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), have agreed to extend the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF. Form PF is the confidentia...
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Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) would strengthen the accountability of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Snap Back...
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U.S. Reps. Mike Turner (R-OH) and Mikie Sherrill introduced legislation that would reinstate the expired brownfields tax incentive. The Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act (...
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During the fourth quarter of 2024, the national Citizens Business Conditions Index rose to 51, meaning business conditions improved modestly. “Business conditions continued to improve in the four...
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Mortgages backed by commercial properties saw delinquency rates rise in the fourth quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest commercial real estate finance (CREF) Loan Perf...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its annual report on Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs), or credit rating agencies. The report, produced by the...
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Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would create an investment tax credit for semiconductor design expenditures. The Semiconductor Technology Advanceme...
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The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), a trade association for home, auto, and business insurers, is warning those affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires to be cautious of t...
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The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is establishing an environmental registry technology service to bring best in class infrastructure to registries and support the adoption of carbon credits as an as...
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Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is launching a series of public roundtables on evolving trends and innovation. The roundtable discussions will ce...
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U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced legislation designed to protect consumers and small businesses from cyberattacks Monday. The Insure Cybersecurity Act...
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A bill that would repeal the Biden-era Superfund Tax targeting chemical manufacturers was introduced last week by House Republicans. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal...
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Wells Fargo said it will partner with capital market technology company Derivative Path to enhance global payment capabilities for regional and community banks. The partnership will leverage Wells...
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The credit scores of cash-out refinance mortgage borrowers experience a sharp improvement followed by gradually worsening before stabilizing, according to a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...
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U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) legislation aimed at addressing China's "opaque and manipulative currency practices." The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act (H.R. 692) directs the United States exec...
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Ancora Holdings Group LLC, a prominent Cleveland-based activist investment firm and growing shareholder of U.S. Steel, made a bold step on Monday to transform the manufacturing company’s future. ...
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U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent inquiries to the largest U.S. banks seeking information on why deposit interest rates were much lower than loan interest rates. The la...
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill that seeks to authorize the president to negotiate a tax agreement with Taiwan to provide broader bilateral tax relief. The senate bill is co...
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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), a House Ways and Means Committee senior member, recently re-introduced legislation that would permanently extend Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 1...
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U.S. Reps Steve Woman (R-AR) and Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced legislation that would eliminate the tax burden on the Basic Needs Allowance paid to military members. The legislation would ensure ...
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