US banks remained unconvinced providing services to marijuana-related businesses despite a new guidance issued by US Treasury and the Justice Department, a Wall Street Journal report said.
A critic emailed suggestions to presiding judge Laura Taylor Swain regarding her upcoming ruling on the criminal portion of the $1.8 billion settlement between the US government and hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors LP.
Financial Conduct Authority director of enforcement and financial crime Tracey McDermott cautioned investors of charismatic figures like convicted trader Benjamin Wilson, who was found guilty of using a fantasy futures fund to fool people to pour in £22 million of their aggregate money for his lavish lifestyle.
Kerry underscored that Chinese leaders must put added pressure on their ally North Korea in an effort to end its nuclear weapons program. After meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijings's Great Hall of the People, Kerry also met with China's senior leaders, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
