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BUSINESSnowMunicipal Securities Underwriters Pay a Total of $325,000 in FinesThe Securitiesand Exchange Commission announced today that NASD RegulationInc. censured and fined 21 securities firms for violationsof Rule G-36 of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.At the same time, the Comptroller of the Currency sanctioneda…SEC
BUSINESSnowSEC CHAIRMAN ARTHUR LEVITT, IOWA OFFICIALS TO HOLD INVESTORS’ TOWN MEETING IN DES MOINESOn Friday, November 21, U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Arthur Levitt, U.S.Representative Greg Ganske, and Craig Goettsch, Iowa’sSuperintendent of Securities, will hold an Investors’ TownMeeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in…SEC
BUSINESS1h agoUS fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violationsThe second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions laws.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS1h agoLocal fire departments blame private equity for rising equipment costsSome departments are engaged in a class action lawsuit against apparatus manufacturers.CBS News
BUSINESS2h agoIt's official | Workers in Texas, Florida, Nevada, Washington, Tennessee, Alaska, Wyoming, and South Dakota do not have to pay this tip taxThe deduction covers more than 70 occupations and has an annual income limit. Tips must be voluntary and given in cash, checks, or credit or debit card.Clarín
BUSINESS2h agoSan Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investmentBYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date. The post San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESS2h agoSaudi employee arrested for allegedly bugging OpenAI officeA Saudi employee of OpenAI was arrested after allegedly planting a recording device in one of the company's San Francisco offices, the AI firm and federal prosecutors said…Japan Today
BUSINESS2h agoIt was foreseen: Congress and government agree to pay less debt in 2027Baja en 6 billones y estaba previsto en los planes del gobierno como estrategia de negociación. The post Estaba cantado: Congreso y gobierno acuerdan pagar menos deuda en 2027 appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
BUSINESS2h agoU.S. diesel futures jump while crude oil closes mixedUS diesel futures experienced a jump while crude oil markets showed mixed results, indicating fluctuations in energy commodity prices.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2h agoUS fines Bank of America US$1.2 billion, says it violated money laundering, sanctions lawsThe US Treasury Department said on Tuesday that it was imposing US$1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money-laundering and sanctions laws. The fines on America’s second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department’s history. “When a bank of this size fails to meet its anti-money-laundering and sanctions obligations, the consequences extend far beyond its own walls, exposing the entire US financial system to significant illicit finance risks,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2h agoOpenAI engineer charged after listening device found in meeting roomUS authorities say a Saudi national was arrested and charged after allegedly planting a concealed surveillance device.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS2h agoTelevisa announces agreement to buy AT&T Mexico's mobile telephonyTelevisa and Fintech Holdings are buying AT&T's mobile business in Mexico for $2 billion, forming an equal consortium. The operation, subject to regulatory approval, includes mixed financing and is expected to conclude in 2027; AT&T is the second largest mobile operator in the country.Clarín
BUSINESS3h agoViva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reportsBoth are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel. The post Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESS4h agoNew Washington Post podcast tackles personal finance for "real people"Personal finances are tricky, so the Washington Post launched a new podcast on Tuesday to help everyday people with just that. Michelle Singletary, host of "Dollars & Sense," joins "The Takeout" to discuss her approach to the show.CBS News
BUSINESS4h agoTexas sits on a lithium gold mine, but doubts arise about how the state will regulate mining and productionA huge lithium deposit crosses several southern US states. Various companies plan to extract it as a residue from oil and gas deposits.Clarín
BUSINESS4h agoPickleball franchisor files for bankruptcy as CEO admits ‘that’s on us’ for business mistakeAll clubs and franchise locations remain fully operational while the parent company restructures its debts in bankruptcy courtThe Independent World
BUSINESS4h agoWells Fargo outlines $50B ± 2026 net interest income and ~$13B Q4 net interest income while planning stablecoins in H1 2027Wells Fargo has provided financial outlooks for its net interest income for 2026 and Q4, and announced plans to introduce stablecoins in the first half of 2027. This provides insight into the financial institution's future performance and strategic ventures into digital currency.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS4h ago4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 BestAnd make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits. The post 4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESS4h agoFederal energy regulators shoot down grid operator’s plan to cut power to data centers during shortfallsThe nation’s energy regulators have shot down a bid from a regional grid operator to cut power to some large data centers during a supply shortfall — leaving the issue largely in the hands of states. Regional grid operator PJM, which manages the electric grid for several East Coast and Midwest states, proposed an ability…The Hill
BUSINESS4h agoGold futures tick lower ahead of key U.S. inflation dataGold futures experienced a slight decrease in anticipation of upcoming U.S. inflation data. This reflects market reactions to economic indicators.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS4h agoUS fines Bank of America for violating anti-money laundering regulationsThe country's second largest bank faces multi-million dollar fines for failing to adequately report risky transactions. The sanctions include violations of sanctions programs, highlighting the importance of financial compliance.Clarín
BUSINESS4h agoUS fines Bank of America $1.21 billion for violating money laundering and sanctions lawsThe US Treasury imposes $1.21 billion in sanctions on a banking entity for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions regulations. The financial institution admits failures in reporting suspicious transactions, exposing the system to significant risks.Clarín
BUSINESS5h agoLeidos wins $318M contract for MHS GENESIS transition supportLeidos has been awarded a $318 million contract to provide transition support for MHS GENESIS. This contract signifies a significant business engagement for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS5h agoTreasury fines Bank of America $1.2B for violating money laundering, sanctions lawThe Treasury Department on Tuesday announced it was fining Bank of America more than $1.2 billion for violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) fined Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the country, $1.2 billion for its failure to “mitigate and report priority national security risks,” the department…The Hill