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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

 Ever since 2002, when real estate professionals were granted an exemption from anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, there has been an ongoing struggle to apply more AML regulations to the real estate sector. The institutions are the ones shouldering the costs of compliance, examinations, and fines.

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Killing The I-Bank: The Disruption Of Investment Banking

CB Insights

For example, the dotcom company eToys filed suit against Goldman Sachs claiming exactly that in 2002. When eToys went public, Goldman Sachs (its underwriter) convinced it to open up its listing at $20. The stock price jumped in the first day of trading more than 4x, but months later the company collapsed.