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FSB publishes progress report on the regulation, supervision and oversight of “global stablecoin” arrangements

FSB publishes progress report on the regulation, supervision and oversight of “global stablecoin” arrangements

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477[email protected] Ref: 21/2021 The FSB today published a report on the progress made on the implementation of its high-level recommendations for Regulation, Supervision and Oversight of “Global Stablecoin” Arrangements.…

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U.S. natgas volatility jumps to a record as prices soar worldwide By Reuters

U.S. natgas volatility jumps to a record as prices soar worldwide By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Flames come out of a domestic gas ring of an oven in Durham, Britain, September 23, 2021. REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo 2/2 By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) – Volatility in U.S. jumped…

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South Africa is tightening its rules around executive pay, but gaps remain

South Africa is tightening its rules around executive pay, but gaps remain

South Africa has a large, and growing, wage gap. The pay gap between executives and employees at the lowest end of the pay scale is increasing. This has seen an increase in shareholder interest in…

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Brainard reiterates that inflation is ‘transitory’

Brainard reiterates that inflation is ‘transitory’

Lael Brainard reiterated the Federal Open Market Committee’s belief that recent high inflation figures are a temporary phenomenon, in remarks on July 30. The Fed governor’s comments to the Aspen Economic Strategy Group follow the…

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White House declines to comment on Granholm remark on possible crude oil export By Reuters

White House declines to comment on Granholm remark on possible crude oil export By Reuters

© Reuters. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testifies at a Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing on the Energy Department’s budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 15, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Files WASHINGTON…

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some benefits, but not a magic wand

some benefits, but not a magic wand

South Africa is home to the largest stock exchange in Africa and the 20th in the word by market capitalisation. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) was established in 1887, during the country’s gold rush. Well…

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We created a microscope slide that could improve cancer diagnosis, by revealing the ‘colour’ of cancer cells

We created a microscope slide that could improve cancer diagnosis, by revealing the ‘colour’ of cancer cells

When we look at biological cells under a microscope, they’re usually not very colourful. Normally, to visualise them we have to artificially add colour — typically by staining. By doing so, we can see their…

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U.S. states push to surpass world emissions norms on aviation By Reuters

U.S. states push to surpass world emissions norms on aviation By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A Delta Airlines flight takes off past a U.S. flag in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., May 27, 2021. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo By David Shepardson and Allison Lampert WASHINGTON/MONTREAL (Reuters) – U.S. President…

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How Theranos’ faulty blood tests got to market – and what that shows about gaps in FDA regulation

How Theranos’ faulty blood tests got to market – and what that shows about gaps in FDA regulation

One of the most high-profile trials of the year is underway to decide whether Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes defrauded patients and investors. Her blood testing startup, once valued at almost US$10 billion, was based on…

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How do you feel? Your ‘sense of touch’ is several different senses rolled into one

How do you feel? Your ‘sense of touch’ is several different senses rolled into one

We have more than five senses. What you might think of as your sense of “touch” is actually a range of different sensory pathways that allow you to distinguish various types of mechanical forces, to…

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