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Global Banks Defy U.S. Crackdowns by Serving Oligarchs, Criminals and Terrorists

Culled—Proshare September 21, 2020 by ICIJ The FinCEN Files show trillions in tainted dollars flow freely through major banks, swamping a broken enforcement system. Key Findings Global financial giants have moved a flood of dirty money tied to mobsters, fraudsters and corrupt regimes. Big banks shift money for people they […]

Ghana’s Economy: Real GDP dipped 3.2% y/y in Q2-2020

September 18, 2020/United Capital Report Earlier in the week, Ghana Statistical Service published the country’s GDP report for Q2-2020. According to the report, the Ghanaian economy contracted for the first time since Q2-2016 amid the negative impacts of the COVID-19 induced global lockdowns as well as declines in key export […]

Mastercard Pledges $500 million to Help Close Racial Wealth and Opportunity Gap for Black Communities Across America

September 17, 2020/Mastercard Furthering longstanding financial inclusion efforts to bring more people and small businesses into the digital economy, the company will bring equitable financial tools, investment and partnerships to cities across the U.S. In its sustained efforts to build a more inclusive global digital economy, Mastercard is investing $500 […]