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Request Accessfinancial services taxation reform
Consultation papers seeking stakeholder feedback on taxation, statistical collection, and financial services reforms that are due over the next month. https://t.co/cbqJ25QYRc
The consultation's framework for aligning tax treatment across digital and traditional financial services delivery requires clarification on how cross-border transactions will be classified, particularly given existing discrepancies in VAT treatment between custodial and non-custodial service models.
View detailsFinance research and practice
📢 5th DC Finance Conference Call for Papers 📍 American University, Washington, DC 🗓 June 6, 2026 Submission deadline: April 15, 2026 • Limited presentations, highly interactive • Dedicated discussants • No submission/registration fees Submit/RT: https://t.co/yt6mn6MHO7 http
The interactive format with dedicated discussants creates an opportunity to test empirical findings against practitioner feedback in real-time, allowing researchers to identify gaps between academic models and institutional implementation before publication.
View detailscrypto transactions and international settlements
@CoinDesk Digital Finance Expert Needed 🌐 We are seeking a pro with deep knowledge of crypto transactions—especially USDT (ERC20)—and international settlements. If you have a background in compliance or payment processing, we want to talk. Drop me a whatsapp message. contact+57
The regulatory framework governing ERC20 stablecoin transfers has fragmented across jurisdictions—discussing how compliance teams are interpreting USDT settlement requirements under MiCA in EU corridors versus the Treasury's FinCEN guidance creates concrete discussion points on cross-border payment infrastructure
View detailsUK cryptocurrency regulations 2027
✦ UK FCA invites industry input on upcoming crypto regulations set for 2027: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a consultation regarding forthcoming regulations for cryptocurrencies, including aspects like stablecoins, trading, and staking, ahead of a
The FCA's 2027 timeline provides a critical window for market participants to clarify the regulatory treatment of staking arrangements, particularly regarding whether yield-generating crypto activities will be classified under existing MiFID II frameworks or require new categorical definitions that account for protocol-level mechanics versus custodial service provision.
View detailsFinancial Services Commission Act amendments
New consultation paper now available: Proposed Amendments to the Financial Services Commission Act, 2010-21. Deadline for feedback: tomorrow, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Read and submit: https://t.co/kaFYKvmxbn #FSC15 #LegislativeReform https://t.co/NTGO7Hu97b
The proposed amendments to the FSC Act represent a material shift in regulatory oversight mechanisms; professionals should assess how revised compliance frameworks may alter reporting timelines, licensing criteria, and enforcement authority delegation.
View detailsprivacy notice and disclosure regulation
CalPrivacy is seeking input on its preliminary review whether regulatory changes related to notices & disclosures, or employee data, are necessary. Submit comments by May 20. Learn more: https://t.co/r4A4qDdy8m https://t.co/TUhBQkJc6t
The current notice and disclosure framework creates compliance fragmentation for financial institutions operating across multiple state jurisdictions; CalPrivacy's preliminary review should establish whether standardized baseline requirements would reduce duplicative notice obligations while maintaining consumer transparency protections.
View detailsPrivacy notices and disclosures regulation
CalPrivacy is seeking input on its preliminary review whether regulatory changes related to notices & disclosures, and employee data, are necessary. Submit comments by May 20. Learn more: https://t.co/r4A4qDdy8m https://t.co/zTqSdWcRhJ
The preliminary review should clarify whether existing CCPA notice requirements adequately address the distinction between consumer personal information and employee personal information, as financial services firms currently apply a single disclosure framework across both categories despite their different regulatory contexts.
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401(k) Real Talk Episode 189: April 22, 2026 Open, honest and candid discussion about EBSA priorities, AI in wealth management, flaws in the DC system, alts in 401(k)s opportunities for advisors and more.
EBSA's 2026 enforcement priorities around alternative asset disclosures in DC plans—specifically how plan sponsors can document fiduciary diligence on illiquid holdings while maintaining participant communication standards that EBSA is scrutinizing more closely this year
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401(k) Real Talk Episode 190: April 29, 2026 Open, honest and candid discussion about what plans want from their advisor, how AI is shaping the DC industry, private credit woes and more.
Plan sponsors are increasingly asking advisors to quantify the ROI of AI-driven plan management tools—specifically around participant engagement lift and recordkeeper cost negotiation leverage, rather than adopting AI as a general efficiency play.
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A Proposed Billionaire Tax Exposes the Dual-Share Racket For several of California’s most prominent tech billionaires, the 5% wealth tax might be far higher.
The California wealth tax proposal's interaction with dual-class share structures highlights a broader valuation challenge: how tax authorities assess unrealized gains in non-liquid, voting-controlled positions where market comparables may not reflect actual economic value or liquidity constraints
View detailsFinancial consumer protection framework
The Central Bank of Kenya and six co-regulators, including CMA, IRA, RBA, SASRA, CAK, and the Communications Authority, have published a draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework for public comment. The framework establishes standards across fair treatment, transparency, htt
The framework's multi-regulator coordination across CBK, CMA, IRA, RBA, SASRA, CAK, and Communications Authority represents a structured approach to addressing regulatory fragmentation that has historically created compliance complexity for financial institutions operating across multiple sectors.
View detailsFinancial consumer protection framework
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) invites public comments on draft financial consumer protection framework seeking input on fair treatment, transparency, and data privacy standards. https://t.co/pAlMuruohe
The CBK's framework should establish clear timelines and enforcement mechanisms for transparency disclosures, particularly around fee structures and product terms, to prevent the information asymmetry that currently exists between retail customers and financial institutions in the Kenyan market.
View detailsprediction market derivatives regulation
🗣️ Tell us how this rule hits your business. On March 16, 2026, the @CFTC announced they're seeking comment regarding event contract derivatives traded on markets commonly referred to as “prediction markets.” 📅 Comments are due April 30, 2026. 🔗: https://t.co/xTADH1thgf htt
Market Structure Impact: The proposed CFTC framework will require clarification on position limits, reporting requirements, and eligible contract participants, which directly affects operational compliance infrastructure and risk management protocols for derivatives traders and venues.
View detailsVirtual asset service provider regulation
3/ Kenya is moving closer to formally integrating virtual assets into its financial system, with a new Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) regulatory framework open for public consultation until April 10, 2026. It is expected to be finalized by the first or second quarter of
Kenya's VASP regulatory framework represents a critical step toward establishing institutional-grade safeguards for digital asset markets, addressing custody risks, anti-money laundering compliance, and consumer protection standards that have been absent from the sector.
View detailsTax policy digital economy transformation
the Ministry of Finance is proudly announcing the: MOF TAXATION CALL FOR PAPER 2026 Theme: “Transforming Tax Policy and Administration to Drive Sustainable Growth and Revenue in the Digital Economy” We invite researchers, practitioners, lecturers, students—
The digital economy's borderless nature has created a structural mismatch between where economic value is generated and where tax authorities can effectively collect revenue—this call provides a forum to examine how jurisdictions can harmonize policy frameworks while maintaining fiscal autonomy in cross-border transactions.
View detailsState financial regulation framework
U.S. Treasury Seeks Public Comment on GENIUS Act Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning State-Level Regulatory Regimes https://t.co/SZeZxeMtzZ
The proposed rulemaking establishes a critical framework for harmonizing state-level financial regulatory oversight, reducing compliance fragmentation for institutions operating across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining robust consumer protections.
View detailsAI and machine learning in macroeconomics
Submit to Applied Artificial Intelligence in Macro-Finance (July 27-28, 2026) by May 11 to join other researchers applying frontier AI and ML to improve methods in macroeconomics & finance. Call for papers: https://t.co/Pyg5VH44VT Organized by @chris_d_clayton and @acoppola
Machine learning methodologies are enabling macroeconomic forecasters to process larger datasets and identify non-linear relationships that traditional econometric models may overlook, potentially improving the accuracy of inflation and growth projections.
View detailsStudent loan bankruptcy discharge
A reporter from @CNBCSelect is seeking a finance expert to discuss whether it’s now easier to discharge student loans through bankruptcy and the key restrictions. To submit: https://t.co/lmnMX05fnS #Journorequest #StudentLoans #Finance #Bankruptcy
The Brunner test remains the controlling standard for adversity discharge in most federal circuits, but recent litigation and Department of Education guidance shifts have created meaningful variation in how courts apply the 'undue hardship' prong—making jurisdiction and timing of filing material considerations for borrowers evaluating bankruptcy strategy.
View detailsPersonal financial debt management
Hello 👋 Looking to speak to men in Ireland about financial debt please. Whether you're struggling with debt now or have come out the other side. My DMs are open or you can email me at jen.hogan@irishtimes.com Any RTs, as always, would be much appreciated #JournoRequest
The structural factors driving personal debt accumulation in Ireland, including housing affordability pressures, wage growth dynamics, and consumer credit availability
View detailsstablecoin future and regulation
Stablecon US: Call for Speakers 📢 Got a perspective on the future of stablecoins? Apply to speak at Stablecon US and take your place at the EPICENTER of programmable money. From September 9–11 in Washington, D.C., founders, fintech executives, investors, and policymakers will
The operational infrastructure gap between stablecoin issuance and real-time settlement at scale—specifically how reserve management, redemption mechanisms, and custody standards must evolve to support institutional adoption in a regulated environment
View detailsProperty finance and lending
We’re looking for guests in property, finance, lending, and business based in the UK to share expertise for a podcast. Please reach out to emma@viral.press 📩#journorequest #prrequest
The structural shift in UK buy-to-let lending post-interest rate normalisation: how lenders are recalibrating affordability criteria and what this means for portfolio investors seeking refinancing in 2024-2025
View detailsUK business and finance
📰 #JournoRequest Alert: Help Shape the Next Big Story! 📰 We've just shared a media request from Viral Press; looking for UK business and finance experts for a Podcast feature. Click the link to get involved and help shape the story! https://t.co/IV8bO2Xd1T
UK business sentiment has diverged sharply between sectors post-2023, with manufacturing and professional services responding differently to interest rate cycles—a podcast format allows for nuanced discussion of these sector-specific dynamics rather than headline generalizations
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