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China Addresses Climate Change in its Latest Five-Year Plan

China Addresses Climate Change in its Latest Five-Year Plan

In the 13th Five-Year Plan, China aims to fulfill its commitment in the Paris Agreement.

Can Securities Regulation Stymie Conflict in Africa?

Can Securities Regulation Stymie Conflict in Africa?

Challenges loom concerning the implementation of a Dodd-Frank provision requiring companies to disclose source minerals from war-torn regions.

Cleaner Clothes Coming to Europe

Cleaner Clothes Coming to Europe

A recent European Union regulation bans dangerous chemicals in imported apparel.

The Potential Emergence of a Transatlantic Regulatory Partnership

The Potential Emergence of a Transatlantic Regulatory Partnership

The success of a regulatory partnership between the U.S. and EU depends on its design.

Solving Brazil’s Bribery Scandals

Solving Brazil’s Bribery Scandals

Brazilian prosecutors hope to curb corruption with new laws—but critics say they go too far.

Basel Committee Consults on New Risk-Management Strategy

Basel Committee Consults on New Risk-Management Strategy

International banking supervisor may add step-in risk mitigation to its global agenda.

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

The Tremor, Quake, and Aftershock of EU Privacy Norms

Could the European Union’s privacy standard become the global norm?

Reasons for Optimism in the Paris Agreement

Reasons for Optimism in the Paris Agreement

Both governments and businesses show commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

When Management-Based Regulation Goes Global

When Management-Based Regulation Goes Global

The Paris Agreement’s management-based approach to climate change will likely face significant challenges.

The Paris Agreement Delivers a Champagne Moment

The Paris Agreement Delivers a Champagne Moment

The Paris Agreement’s modesty represents an important step forward in addressing climate change.

The Legal Structure of the Paris Agreement

The Legal Structure of the Paris Agreement

Even with legally non-binding commitments, the Paris Agreement may help fight climate change.

Will the Paris Agreement Make a Difference?

Will the Paris Agreement Make a Difference?

The Regulatory Review features leading experts’ views on the success of the Paris Agreement.