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Former Mozambique finance minister extradited to US over $2B fraud scandal

JURIST

South African authorities extradited Mozambique’s former Finance Minister Manuel Chang to the US on Wednesday to face corruption charges. Although he denies wrongdoing, evidence shows that Chang signed off on these loans during his 2005-2015 term as finance minister. 62 of 1962. 62 of 1962.

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Afghanistan dispatches: Taliban government reduces civil servant salaries

JURIST

To do so, the office of the prime minster together with a committee has prepared a new Procedure and sent it to the Ministry of Finance for enforcement. The Procedure has been prepared by the prime minister’s office and sent to the Ministry of Finance. Salaries of Employees of Central Bank, New Kabul Bank, and Pashtany Bank.

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Afghanistan dispatches: ‘the impact of international donors on the economic development of Afghanistan over the past two decades will be demolished’

JURIST

In the past this obstacle was partially/wholly removed/filled in by significant projects and the cooperation of entities such as the World Bank, Asia Development Bank (ADB), USAID, and many other donors/partners in Afghanistan. 3: Banking and finance: The banking system is formed and supervised by the central bank of Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan dispatches: ‘no bank has enough money to serve its customers at the moment’

JURIST

Here, a lawyer in Kabul offers his observations and perspective on new internal security measures by the new regime and ongoing issues relating to the operation of Afghan banks. They have already frozen the bank accounts and properties of ex-government officials. Economics and Banking. Security Issues.

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Russia central bank proposes wider ban on cryptocurrency usage and mining

JURIST

The Central Bank of Russia published a consultation paper Thursday proposing a stricter ban on the use and mining of cryptocurrencies within its territory. The anonymity offered by crypto platforms enables their use in illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorist financing, extortion, bribery and the drug trade.

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Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse, Acquisition, and Affordable Housing: What’s Next?

Fordham Law News

While it is widely known that Silicon Valley Bank’s (“SVB”) collapse in early March wreaked havoc in the tech startup and life-science industries, many overlook one industry that took a major hit: affordable housing. [1] 5] For example, a $52 million, 112-unit project in San Francisco was planned to begin construction the week of March 13. [6]

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FTC Bans Payday Lenders: Harvest Moon, Gentle Breeze and Green Stream. Forgives Illegal Debt

Diane Drain

The settlement also provides that nearly all outstanding debt—made up entirely of illegal finance charges—held by the company will be deemed as paid in full. We expect payday lenders to honor their deal, and not take never-ending series of unexpected withdrawals from customers’ bank accounts. Camel Coins, Inc.; Kotobuki Marketing, Inc.;

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