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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

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California’s Landmark Bill: Legalizing Marijuana Cafes and Cannabis Lounges

A California bill, which would legalize marijuana cafes, has cleared its final legislative hurdle and is now on its way to Governor Gavin Newsom's...

IFC and Citi Launch $300 Million Pilot to Boost Supply Chain Finance in Emerging Markets

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have announced the launch of a $300 million pilot facility as part of IFC's newly established Global...

UK Commits $2 Billion to Green Climate Fund in Major Boost for Global Climate Action

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has received a significant boost with the UK government's pledge of USD $2 billion (£1.62 billion) for its second...

Singapore Takes Proactive Stance Against Money Laundering: Internal Initiatives and Strong Resolve

Investigations into the billion-dollar money laundering case were not initiated due to external pressure. Instead, they were triggered by suspicious transaction reports filed by...

NICE Actimize Launches Financial Crime & Compliance Risk Management Roadshow Across Key U.S. Cities

NICE Actimize, a subsidiary of NICE (NASDAQ: NICE), has launched its Financial Crime & Compliance Risk Management Roadshow, which will visit five key U.S....

Houlihan Lokey Launches Sustainability Advisory Services to Navigate the Evolving ESG Landscape

Global investment bank Houlihan Lokey has launched a new Sustainability Advisory Services practice, aimed at providing strategic guidance on ESG and sustainability matters. The...

36% of UK Firms in Emerging Financial Sectors Report Money Laundering and Financial Crime Incidents

A recent survey has revealed that 36% of firms in the emerging financial sectors of the UK have experienced instances of money laundering or...

Investor Networks Criticize Australian Corporate Climate Transition Plans, Urge Clear Framework for Disclosure

Three influential investor networks, including the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP),...

Schneider Electric Renews Commitment to Habitat for Humanity, Bolstering Affordable and Sustainable Housing

Schneider Electric has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. In this partnership, Schneider Electric will provide nearly $800,000...

Northern Trust Advances Industry-Wide Carbon Credit Ecosystem with Successful Testing of Digital Platform

Northern Trust has taken a significant step toward creating an industry-wide voluntary carbon credit ecosystem, enabling institutional buyers to digitally access carbon credits from...

Perfios Raises $229 Million in Series D Funding to Expand Its B2B SaaS Fintech Services Globally

Perfios, an Indian B2B SaaS fintech company, has secured $229 million in Series D funding from private equity investor Kedaara Capital. Perfios, headquartered in...

JPMorgan Chase Explores Blockchain-Based Digital Deposit Token for Cross-Border Payments

JPMorgan Chase is exploring the use of a blockchain-based digital deposit token to facilitate faster cross-border payments and settlements, as reported by Bloomberg. While...

Australia: Rights at Core of Voice Referendum

(Sydney) – A referendum in Australia on October 14, 2023, is an important opportunity for Australians to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the...

Capgemini to Acquire Exiger’s Financial Crime Compliance Division to Strengthen Compliance and Risk Management Services

Capgemini has entered into an agreement to acquire the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) division of Exiger, a global financial crime practice. The acquisition is...

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