deregulation

The article argues that current deregulation efforts in finance are poorly timed and reducing bank resilience. It calls for comprehensive, thoughtful reform rather than superficial industry-driven measures.

Colombia's presidential runoff on June 21 features two candidates with opposing economic plans. Abelardo de la Espriella advocates deregulation, lower taxes, and a smaller state, while Iván Cepeda proposes a larger welfare state funded by taxing the wealthiest. The article notes neither plan is as ideologically pure as their labels suggest.

European lawmakers are not acting as Europe faces security threats from Russia's war in Ukraine and weakening competitiveness due to high energy costs. Faster deregulation is proposed to address both issues by boosting drone production, industrial cooperation with Ukraine, and economic growth.

Deregulation in the US and UK has enabled top banks to expand their balance sheets by $1.3 trillion, while EU and Swiss banks remain restricted by stricter regulations.

Billion-dollar tech platforms are lobbying to deregulate the 'Uber for nursing' industry to expand gig work in healthcare, according to a report by the AI Now Institute. The report highlights the use of AI in staffing healthcare facilities while warning that gig work compromises workers' rights, protections, and pay.

The Federal Communications Commission's 2004 rule limiting broadcast monopolies to 39% of U.S. TV households is being reconsidered as Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025 led to Brendan Carr becoming FCC chairman, initiating deregulation efforts. The change marks a shift in media regulation under Trump's influence.

The article critiques Sir Keir Starmer's stance on deregulation, suggesting his approach lacks a coherent theoretical foundation. It references a little-known auditor as an example of a flawed strategy.