Where transaction monitoring systems take a fine-focus approach to identifying AML or sanctioned parties, and do it on a transaction-by-transaction basis, a relationship-based approach complements that with a much broader view.

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Feature phones have been a key driver in Africa being a mobile-first continent, and continue to outsell smartphones, which last year saw a slow down in shipments, according to researchers IDC.

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Ever wonder why your state department of transportation keeps building new roads, bridges and highway lanes but can’t seem to maintain the roads it already has? You’re not alone. Many urge government to adopt “fix it first” laws to prioritize road repair over expansion. Cartoon by Andy Singer.

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Many locks that are used at health clubs and gyms are not secure and are an open invitation to thieves. If you use one of these, then you can be at risk.

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When it comes to cybercrime in China, outside observers might focus on the hacking of websites or stored data in the U.S. and other Western countries. If a Chinese citizen (particularly an urbanite who grew up in the 1990s/2000s) is asked about cybercrime, the response is likely to be online fraud.

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Two months into the Trump presidency, Americans of all political stripes are turning to cable news in record numbers. In the first quarter of 2017, Fox News reached its largest audience in the channel’s 21-year history.

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Amazon rolled out yet another experiment in its ongoing efforts to disrupt the $600B+ grocery delivery. AmazonFresh Pickup allows shoppers to order online then drive by one of two Seattle locations to instantly grab their orders and go. This concept could get big fast.

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I chatted (and emailed) with three influencers and learned how they built their following and what brands can learn from them.

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