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Winds of change in the East as Singapore passes China as Financial hub

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https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/220925/singapur-desbanca-hong-kong-principal?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong as the main financial center in Asia, and ranks third in the world, according to the latest report from the Global Financial Centers Index, one of the reference sources for classifications in this sector, which places New York and London in the top positions. Until now, the third global…

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Panama GDP continues to show strength,,,,,,,,,this just makes me think of how much is under table

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http://elsiglo.com.pa/economia/crecio-98-segundo-trimestre-2022/24209524 Economic activities continue their recovery process after a prolonged period of sanitary restriction measures The performance of the Panamanian economy, in the second quarter of 2022, measured through the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (PIBT), presented an increase of 9.8%, compared to the similar period of the previous year. GDPT registered an amount of B/.9,925.7 million…

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Amid stock market plunge; high ranking Latino CFO of “Bed,Bath, and Beyond” jumps out of building

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http://elsiglo.com.pa/internacional/director-financiero-bath-beyond-suicida-nueva-york/24208686 Something out of a movie for certain. This reeks from all angles. I don’t think there is a person around that has not shopped at BBandB. Weird story.  Latino Gustavo Arnal committed suicide by jumping from the iconic skyscraper in the New York neighborhood of Tribeca, known as the “Jenga Building” The financial director…

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PANAMA aiming to change what is was best known for in 70’s

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https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220819/panama-fortalece-sistema-prevencion-blanqueo?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Panama updated the guidelines and guidelines for professionals who carry out activities subject to supervision, in order to raise the level of compliance with a risk-based approach, strengthen the money laundering prevention system, in order to favor the competitiveness of the country. This was established in agreement No. JD-02-2022, which replaces agreement No. JD-01…

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Years after Mossack/Fonseca and “Panama Papers”, our country still WASHING a great deal

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220524/panama-obtiene-alta-puntuacion-opacidad Panama is responsible for 1.4% of financial secrecy risks worldwide. This is established by the Index of Financial Secrecy (IFS, for its acronym in English), which is prepared by the Tax Justice Network, an international network for tax justice based in London, which reveals the extent to which countries can hide and launder money. The…

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Amazing? I agree with Nito on Crypto stance

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There has not been much that I have agreed with under the leadership of Cortizo. Yet I find it refreshing he is taking a measured and intelligent approach in these uneasy economic times to gather more information on this “made up” money of Cryptocurrency. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/220519/cortizo-negara-firmar-proyecto-ley-regula-criptomoneda During his participation in the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Latin…

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This news is like “Christmas Morning” in Panamanian politics

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Panama getting $100 Million  http://elsiglo.com.pa/economia/panama-tendra-acceso-100-millones-banco-mundial-para-reduccion-riesgo-desastres/24196328 “This loan represents a great advantage for Panama in advancing financial risk management,” said the Minister of Economy and Finance, Héctor Alexander  In order to support the actions of the Government of Panama to manage the risk of disasters resulting from the occurrence of natural and health-related hazards, including the…

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Great article about the “Impunity” I have mentioned occurring in Panama. Global “Black List

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While the government is preparing for a face-to-face meeting with the Gafi in May and September, the World Compliance Association, a chapter in Panama, says that the first problem that Panama has to tackle is ‘to see the real problems as a country when it comes to to comply with the laws. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220318/listas-grises-negras-debe Until now,…

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Even during Pandemic, corruption exist. I will hold Nito to his words

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Bullshit Purchase orders and invoices for Medical supplies that are never received. Special place in HELL for these people. https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/ministerio-publico-investigara-falsificacion-de-documentos-denunciada-por-el-viceministro-de-la-presidencia/ The Attorney General of the Nation, Eduardo Ulloa , announced the opening of an ex officio investigation after the statements of the new Deputy Minister of the Presidency, Carlos García , who denounced, on Wednesday night, April 29, the…

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