Industry
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Singapore launches initiative to harness AI in fight against financial crime
MAS will work with banks, the police, and the government’s technology agency using data from five banks in a protected environment.
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Optum Rx launches ‘transparent,’ fee‑based pharmacy benefit model
The PBM’s announcement model comes amid growing pressure on the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers to abandon opaque pricing structures and comply with expanding federal and state transparency requirements.
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The impacts of the Iran war reach North Africa
The Iran war is creating a mixed economic picture for North Africa, with each nation’s position as a winner or loser largely dictated by its specific reliance on energy imports or investment channels.
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Medicare to offer $50 monthly access to GLP‑1 drugs under new CMS demonstration
Part D enrollees will gain $50 monthly access to select GLP-1 medications through a new CMS demonstration program – but at what price?
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary out following policy dispute
Makary stepped down amid a widening rift over tobacco regulation and a series of contentious decisions that reshaped the FDA’s internal politics.
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Women still underrepresented in top banking roles in Denmark
Compliance check shows slow change in leadership demographics as Danish credit institutions continue to focus on diversity and talent development.
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FCA work in review: May 1-11, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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FINTRAC confirms details of tougher AML regime
Under the new rules, FINTRAC may impose much higher maximum penalties and make greater use of formal tools to force firms to fix compliance problems.