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2021/8/25 16:44 (EDT)

Marijuana-Related Business Prosecuted for Making False Statements to Open Bank Account

A commentary from pros in the cannabis regulatory space on a recent case: a Marijuana-related business pled guilty last week to opening a bank account under false pretenses. Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Marijuana-Related Business ProsecutedOn August 17, Victor Ngo of Oklahoma City, OK, and his company Friendly Management Group, LLC (FMG) pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to open a bank account under false pretenses to launder proceeds from marijuana sales. The US Attorney alleges that Ngo made near-daily cash deposits, breaking them up to amounts below $10,000 to a...

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2021/8/25 14:45 (EDT)

“You Have To Be Prepared For A Future With More Black Swan Events.”

If there’s one thing the world has taught us over the past 18-24 months, it’s that everything can change… in an instant. Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The Impact Of CoronavirusWe’ve seen the world shut down over a virus. Riots, looting, and chaos spilled into the streets in some of the most stable democracies in the West. Fanatical progressives in the Land of the Free hijacked the education system, from kindergarten through university, and began forcing their woke doctrine into young minds. The Twitter mob engaged in witch hunts to ruin the lives of anyone who expressed inte...

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2021/8/25 13:44 (EDT)

Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Explosion: An End Run Around the Central Bank’s Crypto Ban

Cryptocurrency has rapidly expanded its influence worldwide over the past few years, positioning itself as a more secure, less costly alternative to traditional banking and payment systems, as well as a highly profitable investment alternative. And nowhere has it gained more acceptance than with the Nigerian public. Indeed, a larger percentage of Nigerians hold cryptocurrency than in any other country. Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The government, however, does not share the population’s enthusiasm for cryptocurrency. Since 2017, the Nigerian Central Bank has waged war again...

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2021/8/25 12:44 (EDT)

BCI’s Sustainability Financing Framework Fully Aligned With Market Guidelines

Chilean Bank BCI’s sustainability financing framework fully aligned with market guidelines, says S&P Global Ratings Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more BCI's Sustainability Financing Framework Is Aligned With 2021 GBP And SBPAccording to S&P Global Ratings’ latest Sustainability Financing Framework Alignment Opinion, Chilean Bank Banco de Credito e Inversiones (BCI)’s proposed sustainability financing framework is fully aligned with the four components of the Green Bond Principles 2021 (GBP) and the four components of the Social Bond Principles 2021 (SBP). The fourth-largest bank ...

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2021/8/25 11:44 (EDT)

ASI To Protect And Restore Harlequin Toads

In unprecedented effort, more than 40 organizations from 13 countries come together to protect and restore harlequin toads, the jewels of South and Central America, hard hit by a deadly amphibian disease____ Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more With first-ever action plan in place for harlequin toads, the Atelopus Survival Initiative is bringing together resources, decades of expertise and passion to save one of the world’s most imperiled groups of amphibians A New Day For Harlequin ToadsWith the formation of the Atelopus Survival Initiative (ASI)--a new alliance of more than 40 or...

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2021/8/25 10:45 (EDT)

Delta Variant: U.S. Economy “Slowly But Surely” Turning The Tide

The recovery of the U.S. economy has been threatened by the Covid surge led by the Delta variant. However, experts agree that the country seems to be “turning the tide” against it, and a rebound is happening slowly. Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Delta Variant RateCNBC reports that cases are still increasing –with a rate of 150,000 a day– albeit at a slower pace, “giving rise to hope that business and consumer activity can keep the economy on track toward pre-pandemic levels.” Chris Meekins, health policy research analyst at Raymond James, said in a note: “The percent increas...

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