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FCA charges John Dance with fraud and money laundering related to WealthTek

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These charges stem from accusations that between 2014 and 2023, Dance misappropriated over 64 million from client accounts of WealthTek and Vertus. Payments amounting to 806,500 in 2014 and 3.9 Key allegations include: The transfer of 723,000 to purchase six racehorses, including Bravemansgame in 2019.

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Amazon Makes Bid For All Of The 22 Regional Sports Networks Disney Is Unloading

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Fox had acquired 80 percent of YES in two transactions, one in 2012 and another in 2014. Due diligence on the bids will commence next week, reported CNBC. In order for Disney and Twenty-First Century to complete their deal, the Justice Department ordered Disney to sell the regional sports networks.

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Deep Dive: How To Improve Existing AML/KYC Requirements

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The issue dates to 2014, when the procedures were first rolled out by FinCEN, which intentionally left out specific authentication standards that FIs must follow. authorities, ING admitted that criminals had laundered money through its accounts between 2010 and 2016 because of “serious shortcomings” in enforcing due diligence policies.

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Sustainable Fitch Integrates with SESAMm to Enhance its ESG Scores and Ratings Offering

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The addition of SESAMm’s analysis will improve decision-making and help guide investment and due diligence. Headquartered in Paris, France, SESAMm was founded in 2014. The integration will enable Sustainable Fitch to provide more comprehensive ESG insights to its asset owner and manager clientele.

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Companies Hiring Cybersecurity Experts To Screen Potential Acquisitions

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According to Bloomberg Technology , the need for cybersecurity expertise became clear after a 2014 Yahoo! And though the majority of deal-makers don’t think potential cybersecurity effects are quantified as part of due diligence, this is a step that is expected to become more commonplace as high-profile attacks are spotlighted.

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Walmart Adds Another eCommerce Purchase To The Pile

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After its $55 million Series D round in 2014 Bonobos was reportedly valued at $300 million. Sources peg that the deal between Walmart and Bonobos is currently in its final due diligence stages. Both sides have agreed on a price yet to be disclosed, according to Recode. Its total venture funding is $125 million.

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Allied Irish Banks Fined For Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Failures

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AIB said in a statement to Bloomberg that the settlement has to do with issues that happened between July 2010 and July 2014.