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Banks Are Making Hay Out of Post-Banking Crisis Safeguards

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Banks are finding novel ways to game the Fed’s safeguard systems, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.

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International Economics

The EU Steps Up Pressure on Cushy Caribbean ‘Golden Passports’

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So-called “golden passports” for five Caribbean countries are under increasing political pressure from the EU, according to Bloomberg.

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Patent Drop

JPMorgan Adds to Space Ambitions with Off-Planet Payments

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The bank’s out-of-this-world patent for “space-based payments” relies on blockchain networks, satellites and stablecoins.

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Axes Hundreds of Employees Across Streaming Business

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Amazon has announced hundreds of layoffs across its Prime Video, TV and film studios, and Twitch businesses.

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

Anthropic Moves Deeper into Financial Services with Claude for Advisors

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PEPs Are Popping Seven Years After Secure Act Passage

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Shopping for Value? Malls Now Rank as Hottest Commercial Real Estate

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