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EU ‘Link Tax’ May Shutter Google News Abroad

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A “link tax” might mean the end of Google News in the EU. Richard Gingras, the search engine’s vice-president of news, said while “it’s not desirable to shut down services” the company isn’t happy with Brussels’ current proposal to charge a link tax for using news stories. In July, Google was hit with a $5.1

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Colorado’s Marijuana Industry Tops $6B

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The Colorado Department of Revenue has revealed that the state’s regulated marijuana industry sales have topped $6 billion since sales began in 2014. In addition, taxes generated by the industry grew by nearly 8 percent last year. Last year, regulated marijuana sales in Colorado were nearly $1.55

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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. And there could be some legal issues afoot, too.

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Ensuring AML Programs Minimize Personal Liability

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The former Chief Operational Risk Officer was fined for insufficient action on AML program deficiencies and staffing issues. The regulators don’t care what your budget is,” Luttrell says. Adequately staffed and risk-focused AML resources with good documentation are critical. The recent $450,000 fine of U.S. Get adequate resources.

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Tesco To Unload Thailand, Malaysia Assets In CP Group Deal

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billion, prior to taxes and other charges. The arrangement still must receive approval by regulators in Malaysia and Thailand. South Korea and Japan, and also relinquished some control of its Chinese operations as of 2011. Tesco Lotus has approximately 74 locations in Malaysia and 2,000 locations in Thailand. in the U.K.

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Mexico AML Found Deficient

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Reuters, citing the FATF, reported that in addition to failing to punish money launderers, Mexico’s tax authorities aren’t regulating money from real estate and luxury goods firms, which are just a front for drug operations. That action was prompted by a U.S. percent rate.

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First Cannabis Company To Go Public Raises $153M

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Since it launched in 2014, Tilray has yet to turn a profit, recording a net loss of $7.8 Senate panel voted to block an amendment that would allow banks to open accounts for marijuana businesses without being punished by federal regulators. It signifies a global shift in perception.”. million in 2017 and $5.2

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