Tag: Policy

December in Washington is dominated by last-minute negotiations on an array of must-pass bills Congress still needs to act on. Top of the list is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which funds the nation’s nearly $1 trillion annual defense budget. While predominantly focused on defense, the NDAA has become a Christmas tree for non-defense related legislation to ride along, and this year is no exception.

Recent comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the White House hint at plans to pause the new regulations introduced earlier this year with the Affiliates Rule, or the 50% Rule, amid ongoing talks with China.

Every facet of a credit manager’s day-to-day work relates to risk mitigation, as they work tirelessly to protect their company through each transaction. When you are uncertain about a customer and their ability to pay within terms, it is time to consider new protective measures.