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MONEY

Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 19, 2016
Bangladesh seeks FBI's help in investigating central bank heist
Bangladesh has formally sought assistance from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation to track down the cyber crooks who stole $81 million from its central bank's U.S. account, the interior minister said on Saturday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 18, 2016
A 'cashless society' is wonderful — until it's not
If we want to move toward a cashless society then we also need to think seriously about limiting the ability of the government to use the payments system as an instrument to control the behavior of its citizens.
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2016
From Schengen to 'Brexit,' risks to the euro are stacking up
It is not only European Central Bank stimulus that has the potential to hurt the euro.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / YEN FOR LIVING
Feb 27, 2016
Uncertainty over negative interest and My Number may spur Japanese to stash more cash at home
Japanese people already store an enormous amount of cash in their homes, and this trend is only likely to increase in the wake of recent developments.
EDITORIALS
Feb 4, 2016
Political funds control loophole
The Akira Amari scandal makes yet another case for an overhaul of the loophole-ridden system regulating political donations.
BUSINESS
Jan 31, 2016
Three scientists on shortlist to appear on first Scottish plastic banknote
Royal Bank of Scotland has named three Scottish scientists — two men and one woman — on the shortlist of candidates to appear on its first plastic £10.00 ($14.00) note.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Dec 14, 2015
Fintech firms make inroads into the banking biz
With startups offering financial technology services raking in billions of dollars around the world, fintech, coined from "finance" and "technology," has become a buzzword that old guards at big name financial institutions can no longer ignore.
EDITORIALS
Dec 4, 2015
IMF's vote of confidence in RMB
The renminbi has joined the basket of currencies with special drawing rights, but it is a long way away from becoming a true reserve currency.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 20, 2015
Panel clears Obuchi over career-damaging scandal
A panel investigating former trade and industry minister Yuko Obuchi's alleged misuse of political funds ruled Monday she had no legal responsibility for the scandal that led to her resignation last year.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 20, 2015
Shiga residents slam lawmaker who resigned from LDP amid money scandal
Lower House member Takaya Muto, who quit the Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday over allegations of a financial scandal, has come under fire among his constituents in Shiga Prefecture for betraying their trust, and faces an uncertain future as an independent politician.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 22, 2015
Banks did too little to police FIFA transactions, says global body
A global group of government anti-money-laundering agencies said that financial institutions have not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at soccer's global governing body FIFA, and cautioned banks to step up scrutiny.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 29, 2015
China learns how to catch corrupt officials who have fled overseas
China is learning a new skill in its marquee campaign to catch economic fugitives in other countries and bring them home — the power of persuasion.
WORLD
May 7, 2015
Ruble conquering east Ukraine
As a wobbly cease-fire keeps eastern Ukraine's warring factions apart, Russia's ruble is conquering new territory across the breakaway republics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2015
Apple faces local battles as its prepares global payments push
Apple Inc. has made mobile payments look easy, after a decade of mostly failed experiments by banks, telecom operators and retailers to woo consumers away from cards and cash.

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