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How Singapore Is Fueling A ‘Smart Nation’

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Singapore is on a mission to build up a Smart Nation by utilizing innovation and technology to create opportunities and strengthen communities. Between 2011 and 2015, the government allocated $16 billion to help accelerate Singapore’s research, innovation and enterprise landscape. With an estimated population of just 5.47

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A gift that will keep on giving

Independent Banker

It may be celebrating its 150th anniversary, but First National Bank of Fort Smith didn’t want presents this year. billion-asset The First National Bank of Fort Smith (FNB) was founded on Feb. The clubhouse at the Jeffrey location, a community gathering place since 1978, was in dire need of improvements. By Paul Sisolak.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 6: Transnational Organized Crime (TOC)

Abrigo

When the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s released its inaugural national priorities list for policy related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), one of the eight priorities included on the list was transnational organized crime (TOC). Read our blog series on the FinCEN's priorities.

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FI Highlight: National Police Credit Union

Banking 2020

In an industry where so many financial institutions are trying to provide the same services in order to stay competitive, it is important that they also stand out in their communities. In a few sentences could you please tell us a bit more about National Police Credit Union? If so, what are some examples?

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Built In Job Search Tool Gets $22M For Expansion, Development

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Founded in 2011, Built In helps more than 1,800 customers connect with over 1 million technology professionals each month. The company will use the funding to double its headcount at its Chicago headquarters, as well as expand its national footprint over the next 12 months.

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Bitcoin Daily: German Crypto Firm Shuttered After Pyramid Scheme Accusations; People’s Bank Of China Denies Bogus Announcement Of Stablecoin Launch

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Founded in 2011 by Harald Seiz, the firm offered online purchases of “cryptonyzed gold” tokens, offering customers a commission to sign up other “affiliates.” This is a new community, a new world, this is going to be very big. Seiz claims to have raised about $100 million through the sale of his KaratGold Coin (KBC).

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Canadian Firms Spending $5 Billion On Payments Processing

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“Business leaders can prepare to take full advantage of the changes now by paying more attention to the way they make and receive payments, examining the inefficiencies in their existing processes and becoming more informed about the coming changes to national payment systems.”.

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