Analysis

Investment in transformation, technology, and talent emerge as top priorities.

After a lot of pushback from employers and retirement industry organizations on a key SECURE 2.0 catch-up contribution change for higher-income employees, the IRS announced an "administrative transition period."

What was once pure science fiction is now fact as criminals are leveraging AI advances to swindle billions of dollars.

Governments worldwide are taking steps to protect privacy rights, which has led to new exposures for businesses.

The ability to fully detach from work helps employees improve their mental health, focus on personal relationships, and prioritize their own wellbeing.

Some overzealous programs could be viewed as giving a discriminatory preference to a particular minority or group, potentially leading to lawsuits from conservative activists.

All these concerns are set against a backdrop of increased enforcement across the federal government, and CFIUS is no exception.

China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the UAE are collaborating to develop mBridge, a multi-CBDC bridge, that promises cross-border settlement in seconds rather than days.