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Trump Weighs Lifting Sanctions On Russian Fund Once Described By U.S. Treasury As Putin’s ‘Slush Fund,’ NYT Reports
The Treasury is reviewing the Russian Direct Investment Fund’s request for sanctions relief as Moscow seeks a role for it in diesel fuel supplies.
Canada Opens Stablecoin Consultation
Canada is seeking public comment on draft stablecoin rules that would ban yield payments and set reserve, redemption and fee requirements.
Self-Funding Long-Term Care? That Could Be A Big Mistake
A Kiplinger report warns retirees to weigh taxes, market risk and family caregiving before relying solely on savings for long-term care.
For Russia’s Sanctions-busting A7 Payment Service, International Transfers Start With Bags Of Cash At Moscow Markets. At Its Peak, It Processed At Least 58 Metric Tons In A Single Month.
An ICIJ investigation says A7’s international payment network starts with cash collected at Moscow markets and uses crypto and intermediaries abroad.
Who Is Stefano Pessina, The Dealmaker Behind Boots’ Sale?
The Weston family has agreed to buy Boots for $8.9 billion. Here is Stefano Pessina’s role in the chain’s ownership and sale.
Finfluencer Or Financial Expert? 7 Ways To Tell Before You Invest
A Kiplinger report highlights misleading investment videos and offers seven checks for evaluating finfluencers before acting on their advice.
10-Minute Risk Reports: A Fintech Workflow For Solo Advisors
A proposed fintech tool would turn one client’s holdings into a plain-language risk report. Adoption and willingness to pay remain untested.
ESMA Streamlines Several Q&As As Part Of Simplification Efforts
ESMA has withdrawn or amended several Q&As it says are obsolete, no longer relevant or covered by other guidance.
France Heads Into A Bond Crisis
MoneyWeek warns France’s persistent deficit and debt burden could unsettle bond markets; the timing and severity of any crisis remain uncertain.