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Standard Chartered Bank will pay out over $340 million to NY bank regulator in the case of the money laundering scheme with Iran.  The deal was fast-tracked in order to placate its shareholders, and regulators as well.   New York Superintendent … Continue reading

When it comes to feeding its own people, developing a farming system that can sustain sufficient agriculture to guarantee food for its people, it seems the issue may be more of a farmer’s rights one than technology or even land … Continue reading

It seems there are always two major issues at play when it comes to Google: monopolistic practices, and privacy issues.  Because Google is now branching out into many different areas besides search results, many of the monopoly issues are starting … Continue reading

It seems no matter how big the company, you can still get on the blacklist in Chile.  Even one of the biggest companies in the world, Walmart, could not avoid the list.  In fact, 35 companies overall have been added … Continue reading

The Standard Chartered money laundering scheme with Iran is hitting way too close to home here in the United States.  British-based Standard Chartered is a key agent bank for U.S. custody banks such as Bank of New York Mellon Corp, … Continue reading

A $700 million hit is big for any company, even banking giant HSBC.  The company announced today that it’s going to cost $700 million just to cover the penalties in the US alone, this stemming from its lax policy that … Continue reading