Yellen Advocates for Financial Stability Amidst Political Scandals

In this episode, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for enhanced financial stability and thoughtful regulation in light of recent economic challenges. We also discuss the shocking bribery charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, raising questions about campaign finance integrity. Plus, a heated debate in Pennsylvania's treasurer race highlights transparency issues in public finance. Finally, we examine a report revealing the ongoing neglect of biodiversity funding in international finance, stressing the urgent need for targeted conservation investments.

Sources:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/yellen-call-more-financial-stability-103433149.html
https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/26/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-charged-bribery-campaign-finance-violation/
https://www.pennlive.com/elections/2024/09/pa-treasurer-candidates-spar-over-campaign-finance-investments.html
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2024/09/biodiversity-still-a-low-consideration-in-international-finance-report/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Yellen to call for more financial stability work, thoughtful regulation
(00:04:28) Pa. treasurer candidates spar over campaign finance, investments
(00:06:39) Biodiversity still a low consideration in international finance: Report