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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Regulation. Tencent Holdings President Martin Lau said further regulations are needed in China to mirror a “new reality.”. As technology companies become bigger and more important to the economy, I would say more regulations to reflect the new reality are needed," Lau said, according to the report. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy.

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Regulators Eye P2P Car-Sharing Platforms

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Peer-to-peer car-sharing services might soon face the same regulation as traditional car rental companies. This month, for example, Maryland passed a bill that requires car-sharing companies to comply with regulations similar to rules for car rental companies, including paying sales tax.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. 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.

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Turo Sets Its Sights Overseas With Expansion Into The U.K.

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could face regulation similar to that of traditional car rental companies. This month, for example, Maryland passed a bill that requires car-sharing companies to comply with regulations similar to rules for car rental companies, including paying sales tax. Some cities and states are also getting involved.

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What ‘Patchwork’ eCommerce Taxes Mean For Black Friday – And Beyond

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And in the wake of all those sales lies a pressing issue for merchants plying their trades online: figuring out the tax liabilities. At the same time, navigating tax policies is proving to be a complex business. tax policy at Avalara , noted that this holiday season is the second one post-Wayfair. The hard part?

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Predicting the Next Banking Crisis Is a Fool’s Game. Not Learning From the Last One: Equally Foolish

Jeff For Banks

Second, this can be accomplished only if the industry does not have too much influence over its regulators and if the regulators have the ability to hire, train, and retain qualified staff. Third, the regulators need adequate financial resources. My lesson learned to the regulators, read your past lessons learned.

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Short-Term Health Insurance: What Is and Isn’t Covered

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These plans do not qualify for premium tax credits as the Affordable Care Act plans might. These non-marketplace health insurance plans do not qualify for premium tax credits. These are not health insurance coverage and are not regulated. This means they check your medical history before approving or denying you. New Mexico.