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Beyond emissions: the interplay of macroprudential regulation and climate policy

BankUnderground

In a new working paper , we show that cap-and-trade schemes lead to lower volatility in GDP and financial variables, and result in reduced welfare costs of the business cycle , when compared to the more widely known carbon taxes. We find that a cap-and-trade system keeps the economy significantly more stable.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. Why real estate?

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 8: Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abrigo

Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) are a key concern From drug cartels to street gangs, the illegal drug market has been a constant money-maker for DTOs. . Read our blog series on the FinCEN's priorities. Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Start with Part 1: Implications for Community Financial Institutions.

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Things worth reading: 2nd June 2017

Chris Skinner

The race to become Islamic banking’s fintech hub The super-rich are different: they pay less tax. The post Things worth reading: 2nd June 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Halts BTGN Trading; Scammers Target Crypto Users On Microsoft Outlook

PYMNTS

A venure that would make it easier for consumers to pay for purchases in bitcoin is applying for a license from New York state regulators. “This structure will provide the first end-to-end regulated environment for price discovery of crypto — ? Suspension, Taxes and a Breach.

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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Advisors recommend that financial institutions look behind some of the headlines and examine their own markets before ruling out CRE altogether. But understanding trends in their own portfolios and local markets can allow lenders to identify risk-appropriate CRE credits. I believe there are opportunities out there.

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Trade-based money laundering: The link to terrorist financing

Abrigo

A well-known example of a TBML system is the Black Market Peso Exchange , where U.S. Banking regulators and criminals understand TBML, so be sure your AML investigative team also does. Trade-based money laundering is the process of moving illegal funds through the international trade system to legitimize them.

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