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Huntington Bank Expands Project Finance and Infrastructure Team with Director-Level Portfolio Manager Role

Huntington Bank Expands Project Finance and Infrastructure Team with Director-Level Portfolio Manager Role

Huntington Bank Expands Project Finance and Infrastructure Team with Director-Level Portfolio Manager Role
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European Research Organizations Urge Increased EU Budget for Research and Innovation

European Research Organizations Urge Increased EU Budget for Research and Innovation

Leading European research organizations, including the League of European Research Universities (LERU), are advocating for a significant increase in the European Union's budget allocation for research and innovation. As negotiations for the EU's 2028–2034 budget enter a critical phase, these organizations have issued a joint statement calling for at least €200 billion for Horizon Europe, the EU's key funding program for research and innovation. This figure is higher than the European Commission's proposed €175 billion, aligning instead with the European Parliament's call for €200 billion. The groups emphasize that current economic conditions, including inflation and rising research costs, coupled with intensifying global competition, make the Commission's proposal insufficient to meet Europe's strategic ambitions. They stress the necessity of sustained investment in knowledge, talent, and technology to ensure Europe's competitiveness, prosperity, resilience, and security. The organizations also highlight t...
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Senator Lummis Warns of Significant Delays for U.S. Crypto Legislation, Citing Economic Risks

Senator Lummis Warns of Significant Delays for U.S. Crypto Legislation, Citing Economic Risks

Senator Cynthia Lummis issued a warning on September 6, 2026, indicating that if the CLARITY Act is not passed by the current Congress, the next viable opportunity for comprehensive U.S. crypto market-structure legislation might not arise until 2030. This delay, according to Senator Lummis, could lead to substantial losses in jobs, investment, and tax revenue within the digital asset sector. The CLARITY Act aims to establish formal definitions for digital assets and delineate oversight responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) based on asset classification. Currently, without this legislation, the SEC continues to apply the Howey test on a case-by-case basis, lacking binding rules or procedural protections for the industry. Senator Lummis emphasized that the issue is not merely a short procedural setback but a potential four-year gap in legislative progress, underscoring the urgency for lawmakers to finalize a framework for the...
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French President Macron Urges EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s After Domestic Setback

French President Macron Urges EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s After Domestic Setback

French President Emmanuel Macron has formally requested that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen propose EU legislation to ban social media access for children under 15. This appeal follows France's own Constitutional Council striking down a similar national law in August, which had aimed to prevent children under 15 from opening social media accounts and required platforms to close existing ones. The Council ruled that the broad restrictions disproportionately limited freedom of expression and communication. Macron believes a harmonized European legislative text is essential to protect all children across the Union. His request comes as the European Commission is already developing its own EU-wide restrictions on children's access to social media, with various member states and the European Parliament holding differing views on the appropriate minimum age and parental consent requirements.
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Confartigianato Celebrates 80th Anniversary at European Parliament, Advocates for Small Businesses

Confartigianato Celebrates 80th Anniversary at European Parliament, Advocates for Small Businesses

Confartigianato Celebrates 80th Anniversary at European Parliament, Advocates for Small Businesses
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John Larsen, Former DOE Advisor, Leads US Power Sector Research at Rhodium Group

John Larsen, Former DOE Advisor, Leads US Power Sector Research at Rhodium Group

John Larsen, who previously served as an electric power policy advisor in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, is now a director at Rhodium Group. In this role, Larsen is responsible for leading the firm's research into the U.S. power sector and broader energy systems. His expertise lies in analyzing national and state-level clean energy policies and market trends. Before his tenure at the Department of Energy, Larsen directed federal and congressional policy analysis for the World Resources Institute’s Climate and Energy Program. He also holds a position as a non-resident senior associate in the Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and has lectured at academic institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and Amherst College. Larsen's academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a master’s degree in urban and environmental policy and...
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CFPB Under Trump Administration Adopts 'Ask-Nicely' Approach to Consumer Protection, Raising Concerns

CFPB Under Trump Administration Adopts 'Ask-Nicely' Approach to Consumer Protection, Raising Concerns

Under the Trump Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has shifted its strategy from aggressive enforcement to a more collaborative approach with financial companies. Russell Vought, former acting head of the CFPB and a top adviser to President Trump, testified in mid-July that he had refashioned the agency's method for addressing banks and financial firms accused of exploiting Americans. This new 'ask-nicely' strategy was highlighted in the CFPB's handling of issues with Bilt, a startup offering credit cards for rent and mortgage payments. After Bilt experienced a critical transition fumble, leading to customer confusion and financial stress, the Trump-era CFPB contacted the company, which then assured the bureau it had fixed the problems. The CFPB subsequently issued a positive statement on its website, touting its new approach. However, two weeks after Vought's testimony, Bilt customers faced a second fiasco, receiving mistaken debt collection notices and experiencing drops in t...
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Institutional Investors Show Significant Buying Interest in Devon Energy Corp.

Institutional Investors Show Significant Buying Interest in Devon Energy Corp.

Institutional Investors Show Significant Buying Interest in Devon Energy Corp.
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US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war

US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war

The White House says the United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and some motorcycles from Canada, as their trade war escalates
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Financial Stability Board Warns G20 of AI's Threat to Global Financial Stability

Financial Stability Board Warns G20 of AI's Threat to Global Financial Stability

Financial Stability Board Warns G20 of AI's Threat to Global Financial Stability
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Nike shareholders reject climate proposal backed by Norway wealth fund

Nike shareholders reject climate proposal backed by Norway wealth fund

By Danielle Kaye NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Nike shareholders have rejected a proposal urging more transparency on its climate goals, including disclosing details on how the sportswear maker intends to reach emissions-reduction targets, the company said on Tuesday.
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First Trust and iShares ETFs Offer Contrasting Energy Investment Strategies

First Trust and iShares ETFs Offer Contrasting Energy Investment Strategies

First Trust and iShares ETFs Offer Contrasting Energy Investment Strategies