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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.

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121 Of The Biggest, Costliest Startup Failures Of All Time

CB Insights

And then there were some uncommon and more dramatic causes of failure, including: Financial fraud. The company also found itself confronted by conflicting energy program mandates and regulations. via Beta Boston. ” via Boston Globe. via Boston Magazine. A most-wanted founder. via GreenTech Media.

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242 Startup Failure Post-Mortems

CB Insights

Note: Less than a month after the closure announcement, Vasupal was arrested for fraud in a bizarre case involving Stayzilla business dealings. Title: Boston startup Besomebody, once featured on ‘Shark Tank,’ shuts down app. Read more here. Title: Social bookmarking pioneer Delicious heads to the dead pool. Title: Flowtab.

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