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How Prepaid Cards Played A Role In El Chapo’s Global Drug Operation

PYMNTS

That story , repeated in at least two books about Escobar, may or may not be exaggerated. Criminals can direct federal or state tax authorities to issue fraudulent tax refunds on prepaid debit cards.”. Prepaid access cards are used by criminals in a variety of ways,” the agency said.

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After A Century, Barclays Steps Back From Africa Operations

PYMNTS

The decision to pare back operations in Africa — where the company will sell off much of its 62 percent ownership in publicly traded Barclays Africa — represents what The New York Times said was a step back from one of the key pillars of Barclays’ long-term strategy, right in lockstep with credit cards and investment banking.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. Corporate relocations and expansions—influenced by factors like affordability, low corporate tax rates, no personal income tax and a rich talent pool—have contributed to a momentum that isn’t likely to subside soon.

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New Carro Hire Shows How Vehicle Subscriptions Are Growing

PYMNTS

News has emerged, via Bloomberg , that Singapore-based automotive subscription operation Carro has gained the top automotive investment banker for HSBC in Asia as the company’s new chief financial officer. And BMW is hardly alone: Cadillac launched a car subscription concierge service of cars and SUVs last year called BOOK.

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Retail Crisis In U.S., U.K. A Fizzle For 2020?

PYMNTS

More than 9,300 stores went dark, and among them were locations operated by marquee names, such as Sears , Party City and Payless. 2 is likely to go down in the record books with a 26 percent spike in gifts sent back to retailers. A bit closer to home, 2019 marked a record year in the U.S. — According to stats, Jan.

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Mr. Bank Investor, I Have Two Questions

Jeff For Banks

Prior to Wellington, he was a US regional bank analyst with Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns. Another that operates above a 15% ROE operates in a state that investors hate and therefore won't buy the stock much above 115% of tangible book value. He currently serves on the board of Bermudian bank The Bank of N.T.

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US Corporates’ Global Ambitions Remain Strong Despite Protectionism

PYMNTS

Raimundo Diaz, head of Americas at TMF Group, and Jason Gerlis, regional director of North America at TMF Group, both chatted with PYMNTS about the findings in the report. Expanding existing operations, boosting R&D and finding new talent were also high on the list. For both executives, some of the data came as a surprise.

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