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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

The limited regulation around the real estate industry has made it especially easy for these bad actors to cycle their dirty money into the financial system using this avenue. Financial criminals have used the industry to clean their illicit funds for years. Few changes have been made in the regulatory environment in almost 20 years. Ever

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Cardtronics Posts 22 Percent Revenue Growth

PYMNTS

The company, which is based out of Houston, TX and operates globally, had total revenues of $402 million in the quarter ending September 30, 2017 – a 22 percent increase from $328.3 million net of tax). million ($193.5 This resulted in a GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2017, totaling $175.6 million.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% It includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which is moving its headquarters to the Houston area. Houston suffered damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2017. By Mindy Charski.

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