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Investors Flee Danske Bank Following Money Laundering Allegations
July 09, 2018

Danske Bank is facing backlash from a money laundering scandal that has now resulted in it losing client Unity Technologies, a video game startup that is valued at $2.6 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Fed Chairman Has Had Meetings With Lawmakers, White House, Bankers
July 09, 2018

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is taking a different approach to meetings, spending more time with lawmakers, White House Advisors, and banks than Janet Yellen, who was Fed head until his appointment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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UK Tax Authority Increases Money Laundering Fines
July 09, 2018

The U.K. tax authority has almost doubled the fines it hands out for money laundering rule violations in the most recent financial year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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GDPR Floods Business With Consumer Questions
July 05, 2018

Look at this way, even if it’s probably far too optimistic: The post-GDPR world is providing chances for companies to engage their customers a little bit more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Shoe Company Rockport Likely Will Be Sold To A Private Equity Firm
July 05, 2018

The Rockport Group, the ailing comfort shoe company, could soon have a new owner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Ripple, Ripple CEO Served Third Securities Fraud Lawsuit
July 05, 2018

Three and counting: Ripple, the cryptocurrency startup behind the XRP tokens, has reportedly been hit with a third lawsuit alleging securities fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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UK Court Sends Retailer/Credit Card Fee Fight To Competition Tribunal
July 05, 2018

The U.K.’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday (July 4) that a fight between U.K. retailers and credit card companies over fees has to be reexamined by a competition tribunal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Germany’s Telecom Regulator Head Going After Google, Facebook
July 05, 2018

Jochen Homann, the president of Germany’s telecom regulator Bundesnetzagentur, is going after Google and Facebook, contending that their messaging and email services should face the same regulation as telecom companies in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Betting On Digital Identities As Online Sports Gambling Takes Off
July 05, 2018

The idea remains as simple as ever: Put down money on a team or athlete because of fandom, a hunch or a considered view, and then hope to turn a profit. But since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that states can allow...