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Ensuring the resilience of CCPs
Bank of England
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July 18, 2025
The Bank of England (the Bank) is consulting on key elements of the UK’s future regulatory framework for Central Counterparties (CCPs). The key elements of the UK regulatory framework for CCPs are set out in primary legislation – the UK European...
The contribution of the Financial Policy Committee to UK financial stability
Bank of England
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September 25, 2024
By Will Bennett, Geoff Coppins, Maighread McCloskey and Danny Walker. As part of the reforms to the UK regulatory framework following the global financial crisis, the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) was formally established as the UK’s...
RCP responds to ONS data on adult smoking habits in the UK
Royal College of Physicians
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October 2, 2024
The RCP has responded to annual data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), on smoking habits among adults in the UK from 2023. In response to the data release, Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the Royal College of Physicians’ special...
Bank of England and FCA joint approach to the Digital Securities Sandbox
Bank of England
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September 30, 2024
1: Overview 1.1 This joint Bank of England (the Bank) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) policy statement (PS) provides feedback to responses which the Bank and FCA (together ‘the regulators’) received to the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS)...
President Lai meets delegation from 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum
Taiwan President News
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July 1, 2025
TAIWAN, July 1 - Details 2025-06-30 President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander On the morning of June 30, President Lai Ching-te met with Douglas Alexander, Minister of State at the Department...
Zelensky terminates independence of anti-graft agencies
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Parliament has passed a controversial law stripping key anti-corruption agencies of their independence, prompting widespread criticism and nationwide protests. On Tuesday, the Verkhovna Rada approved legislation that places the...
Danish Parliament Confirms Faroe Islands Tip-off Led to Paul Watson's Arrest
EIN Presswire
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September 16, 2024
Local Authorities in the whaling archipelago alerted the Danish Justice Ministry NUUK, GREENLAND, DENMARK, September 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Danish Parliament Confirms Faroe Islands Tip-off Led to Paul Watson's Arrest. Nuuk, Greenland, 13...
Minister’s, parliamentary secretary's joint statement on Consent Awareness Week 2024
British Columbia Government News
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September 15, 2024
CANADA, September 15 - Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following joint statement in recognition of the annual Consent Awareness Week...
A balanced approach to finishing Basel 3.1 in the UK − speech by Phil Evans
Bank of England
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September 12, 2024
Introduction Few things in the banking focused policy making universe seem to have stoked more debate in recent years than the Basel 3.1 package of reforms. This very public discussion has been a feature right across the UK, US and the EU....
Government takes action to combat gang violence in New Westminster
British Columbia Government News
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September 11, 2024
CANADA, September 11 - The Province continues to take action to keep people and communities safe through new initiatives that help to combat gangs, fight organized crime and stop criminals from bringing violence and toxic drugs into New...
Macron Urges Europe to Curb Dependence on US, China
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) During a formal address to the British Parliament on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for both the United Kingdom and the broader European continent to lessen their economic and technological reliance on the...
(Video) Conference At The UK Parliament In Defense Of Human Rights In Iran
EIN Presswire
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September 16, 2024
The sham trial was held over the past 15 months against the PMOI and 104 members of the Iranian Resistance, which is a violation of all international standards. PARIS, FRANCE, September 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Council of...
President Lai meets British Office Taipei Representative John Dennis
Taiwan President News
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August 26, 2024
TAIWAN, August 26 - President Lai meets British Office Taipei Representative John Dennis On the morning of August 26, President Lai Ching-te met with British Office Taipei Representative John Dennis. In remarks, President Lai thanked...
Offshore Decommissioning Market Value and Growth Forecast: USD 11.39 Bn and Share Insights (2024-2031) | Able UK
EIN Presswire
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September 3, 2024
Offshore decommissioning market is estimated valued at USD 7.52 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11.39 Bn by 2031, growing (CAGR) of 6.1% 2024 to 2031. BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The...
More than $89 million invested in clean economy infrastructure projects across British Columbia
British Columbia Government News
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September 6, 2024
CANADA, September 6 - From Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Infrastructure Canada: EN:...
The Law Society National Board for Wales
The Law Society
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August 20, 2024
The National Board for Wales was established in December 2022 to better represent: views of the solicitors' profession in Wales Welsh solicitors' current priorities views and priorities to external bodies in accordance with the polices set by the...
RE: Update No. 5: Westminster Barracks / Missing person
Vermont State Police
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August 24, 2024
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE CASE#: 24B1005441 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Kelsey Knapp STATION: Westminster Barracks CONTACT#: 802-722-4600 DATE/TIME: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 INCIDENT LOCATION: 2445...
RE: Update No. 4: Westminster Barracks / Missing person
Vermont State Police
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August 24, 2024
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE CASE#: 24B1005441 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Jason Lengfellner STATION: Westminster Barracks CONTACT#: 802-722-4600 DATE/TIME: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 INCIDENT LOCATION:...
EU Balance of Payments and International Investment Position statistical sources and methods - B.o.p. and i.i.p. e-book
ECB - European Central Bank
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July 22, 2025
Introduction The European Central Bank (ECB), with the support of the European System of Central Bank’s (ESCB’s) Statistics Committee, compiles and publishes the balance of payments (b.o.p.) and the international investment position (i.i.p.) of...
NCRI-US Welcomes Senate Resolution Urging Snapback Sanctions on Iran’s Regime
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2025
Reinstating UN sanctions is not only a strategic necessity—it is a vital step to sever the regime’s financial lifelines and confront its rogue behavior. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Council...