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An anti-ESG crusade in Texas exposes the degree to which conservative hype over companies' ESG policies has lost touch with the reality of the market, to the detriment of taxpayers.
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Congress passes laws all the time requiring agencies to issue rules on tough problems. But in many cases — and for many reasons — agencies sometimes just don't do it. Taking those responsibilities away and giving them to another agency might keep agencies on track.
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The Biden administration's proposal to waive title insurance requirements for mortgage lenders would undercut an efficient system that offers homebuyers important protections.
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With financial crime surging worldwide, it is critical that the public and private sectors align on a shared vision to collectively focus on combating bad actors and to eliminate their ability to launder the proceeds of criminal activity.
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Banks and other private lenders could help ease the liquidity crisis facing some companies that service Ginnie Mae mortgages, but are currently prevented from doing so by the agency's rules. A simple fix would benefit everyone involved.
April 19
Mastercard launches service to fight instant-payment fraud, EU may green-light Apple's NFC-access plan, and more.
The top five banks and thrifts had combined assets of more than $13 trillion as of December 31, 2023.
The top five bank holding companies have combined business loan portfolios of more than $2.5 trillion as of December 31, 2023.
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