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Navigating the U.S.-Mexico border: Understanding the surge in criminal activity

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While many think of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange when considering this region, ignoring the undertow of illicit activities is impossible—the border remains a hotspot for drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, human trafficking, and smuggling operations, necessitating vigilant scrutiny and transaction monitoring within the U.S.

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FDIC settles Operation Choke Point lawsuit

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The FDIC has announced that it has entered into a settlement of the lawsuit filed against it and the OCC in 2014 by a trade group and several payday lenders challenging “Operation Choke Point” — a federal enforcement initiative involving the FDIC, OCC and other federal agencies. In July 2017, the D.C. In July 2017, the D.C.

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After A Century, Barclays Steps Back From Africa Operations

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And while some of these strategy revamps have been telegraphed, the numbers show some impact from regulations and investigations, as the firm posted a net loss of roughly $547 million (394 million pounds), which is far worse than a year ago at 174 million pounds.

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Vancouver Finally Approves Uber And Lyft

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In a move that’s been in the works since 2012, the city of Vancouver has approved Uber and Lyft to operate in the city, according to reports. . 23), the city finally acquiesced and both Uber and Lyft are now allowed to operate in the city. . “We The applications for Uber to operate were opened in September of last year. .

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Solving For SCA’s $100 Billion Problem

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The PSD2 -related regulation counts itself among a raft of those set to become law across the continent, focusing on boosting online commerce security by requiring cardholders to provide two forms of identification to verify their identities when transacting. Those under €30 ($33.93

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EU ‘Link Tax’ May Shutter Google News Abroad

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He told the Guardian that the future of Google News in the region could depend on whether the EU was willing to make changes to the legislation. “We Gingras added that Spain enforced a similar tax in 2014, leading the company to shut down Google News in the country. We can’t make a decision until we see the final language,” he said.

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Researchers Aim To Answer Big Questions In AltFin

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billion recorded in 2014. In an interview with Crowdfund Insider, Tania Ziegler, research program manager at CCAF, said the upcoming report “will probe how the industry is responding to shifts in regulation and how platform operators view and address systemic risks associated with a growing market.”.

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