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- Money-laundering rules might not be as tough as expected
The Treasury Department, which is set to strengthen money-laundering regulations in the next few weeks, has backed away from some of the strictest proposals but will likely still require banks to collect more information than they currently do. Regulators likely will ask banks to determine who profits from new corporate accounts but will not require them to independently verify that information. The Wall Street Journal
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- Expert: Hackers could turn from banks to other businesses
The success of recent cyberattacks on U.S. banks is likely to inspire other hackers, and the target could shift to other types of commerce, according to one expert. Hacking software and the availability of computers for rent make it easier for attackers to wreak havoc, says Jeff Bardin, a cybersecurity consultant. "There is a virtual proliferation of small arms," he said. "It's like leaving weapons on the physical battlefield. They get picked up." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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- Warren: I'll urge transparency in banking committee role
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says her priority on the Senate banking committee is to bring "real transparency and accountability" to financial institutions and to "monitor our regulators to make sure they're doing their jobs." She says she also wants to streamline regulations and the tax code to help small businesses. MassLive.com
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