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Things worth reading: 21st May 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England paves way for negative interest rates Britain sells bonds with minus rates Top 1% of British earners get 17% of nation’s income Matalan founder suing PwC for ‘ineffective tax avoidance advice’ Crypto hedge funds struggle to rebound from ‘bloodbath’ Mastercard to … (..)

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Becoming a “Bahama Mama” Crypto-Style: A Closer Look at The Digital Asset Landscape in The Bahamas

Perficient

Some of these online articles can be found here: OCC Provides Roadmap for National Banks and Savings Associations To Conduct Crypto Activities – Perficient Blogs. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – Perficient Blogs. The Pros and Cons of a Potential U.S. Crypto Conference.

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Bitcoin Daily: Gemini Exchange Joins Silvergate Exchange Network; UK’s National Liberal Party Reveals Crypto Policy

PYMNTS

’ SEN is an important step toward changing this,” Joshua Rawlins, managing director of financial operations at Gemini, wrote in a blog post. And the United Kingdom’s National Liberal Party (NLP) has posted what it believes is the only coherent policy regarding cryptocurrencies. The current policy is a non-policy.

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8 Smart Strategies for Building a Strong Financial Foundation: The Power of Savings

BankBazaar

This blog navigates the complexities of smart savings, emphasising the power of compound interest, tax-efficient tactics, and the integration of technology to empower people to succeed in safeguarding their financial future. Tax-Efficient Savings: Planning your taxes is a key part of saving money.

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Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022: Red Flags for BSA/AML Staff

Abrigo

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an international United Nations observance day commemorated each June 15 by most countries around the globe. The National Adult Protective Services Association defines EFE as any time a person misuses or takes the assets of a vulnerable adult for their own personal benefit. Need to Know. BSA Training.

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Understanding 1st-party fraud: Risks and resolutions

Abrigo

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identified fraud as a national priority. And those same economic factors might lead financial institutions to curtail vital investments like anti-fraud technologies, making themselves more vulnerable.

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The Need for a FinCEN Database

Abrigo

The US is at a disadvantage without a national beneficial ownership registry. . This was brought to light by the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers, the history making data leaks which exposed many individuals across the globe as the beneficial owners of tax haven shell companies, including prominent United States citizens. Learn More.