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EU Report Calls For Finance Authorities, AML Oversight

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27) recommending that the EU create a police unit dedicated to the investigation of tax and financial crimes, as well as a watchdog organization to fight money-laundering, according to a report by Reuters. The report is a response to some high-profile money laundering cases and alleged finance-related crimes in the region.

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EU Eyes Single European Data Market

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In Europe, the continued evolution of data policies and regulation now point toward a single market across the Continent. As reported mid week, the European Commission is planning a single European market for data , in hopes that by pooling talent, the region can compete with Big Tech in Silicon Valley and China.

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Unicorns Drowse Through Summer

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Airbnb , having staked its claim in urban environs, has said that it is open to market regulations in cities of scale such as Vancouver and others. The firm, according to the Canadian press, has hired Alexandra Dagg to help get ahead of efforts in various locations in Canada to tax and restrict hosting services in general.

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The Case For Localizing Mom-And-Pop Investment

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When small business (SMB) investment marketplace MainVest announced a $3 million Seed funding round last week, it did something that many Main Street SMBs cannot do. In this effort, the platform is turning to regional and national economic development organizations to promote education on both sides. Localizing Capital.

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Climate and capital: some outstanding issues

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There is a lively debate about whether and how capital regulations for banks and insurers should be adjusted in response to climate change. First, these measures are likely to be directly influenced by the market reaction to regulators’ actions. Marco Bardoscia, Benjamin Guin and Misa Tanaka.

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China and India lead global cashless growth

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The ‘Emerging Asia’ region as a whole saw growth of 21.6 For example, increased penetration of mobile phones in smaller towns and cities outside of China’s main hubs is resulting in increased numbers of mobile payments. percent for Europe for 2012-13 – up from 3.6 per cent in 2013.

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EU Shakes Up Digital Policy To Get Competitive In Tech

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The European Commission is planning a single European market for data, in hopes that by pooling talent, the region can compete with Big Tech in Silicon Valley and China, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Feb. The battle for industrial data starts now and Europe will be the main battlefield. and Asian competitors.

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