State of the Union speech delayed to March

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News Date: January 10, 2022

On the 20th January, Biden was scheduled to make his first State of the Union speech.
The speech has been delayed due to the current explosion of infections in the US, causing a breakdown in basic functions and services.
So, Joe Biden will give his first State of the Union address to Congress on March 1, the White House said.
Source: www.cnbc.com

Executive Order on Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty

The Secretary of Defense is directed to order to active duty for not more than 365 consecutive days, any units, and any individual members not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, of the Selected Reserve under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, not to exceed 200 Selected Reservists at any one time, as he considers necessary.
Source:whitehouse.gov

Basel IV Regulations Impact for Banking Industry

Basel IV Rules Will Arrive and Complicate Bank Lives Even Further.
New Banking Rules Will Tighten Credit Standards, according to Morgan Stanley.
According to Morgan Stanley analysts, the Fed will issue new bank capital regulations between late May and early July, which will be followed by a comment period and a final rule that will be implemented gradually between 2025 and 27.
For their US Large-Cap Banks coverage, they anticipate that the implementation of this Basel IV, often known as the 'Basel III Endgame,' will result in increased risk-weighted assets (RWAs) and capital requirements, with a focus on Global Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs).
The name 'Basel' comes from the city of Basel in Switzerland, where the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision was established in 1974.
The committee is made up of representatives from central banks and regulatory authorities from around the world, and its primary goal is to promote international financial stability by developing and promoting supervisory standards and guidelines for the banking industry.

Treasury Secretary: Expect a decline in the dollar as Reserve Currency

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Acknowledges Countries' Trend Toward 'Replacing The Dollar'.
Expect a gradual decline in the dollar's share of global reserves, according to Yellen.
During a congressional hearing, she was asked about dedollarization, to which she responded with her remarks.
The statements come amid global de-dollarization initiatives being undertaken by a number of nations, including the BRICS economic bloc.

BIS invites comments on ISO 20022 harmonisation proposals

With most of the world's payment systems adopting the ISO 20022 messaging standard by 2025, the coming years will be crucial for converging on its harmonized use to fully leverage its full potential to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent.
The Bank for International Settlements' Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) has worked with financial industry representatives to facilitate a harmonized adoption and use of ISO 20022 for cross-border payments.
The CPMI invites comments on this consultative report.
Source: bis.org

Australian PM plans tax cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to introduce legislation next week, promising tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer.
He emphasizes the urgency of passing the legislation promptly to facilitate a smooth transition for both employers and the tax office.
"This is legislation which will give every taxpayer a tax cut and it should receive the support of every parliamentarian," he told ABC's Insiders on Sunday.