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Singapore Laundering Case Exposes Gaps in Illicit Money Defenses

A Singapore money laundering probe involving more than S$1 billion ($740 million) is shining a light on fund flows from abroad and raising questions about loopholes that enabled an alleged crime syndicate to accumulate luxury property, Bentley cars and cryptocurrency.

Belgium Sells Record €22 Billion Retail Bond to Investors

Belgium sold €21.9 billion euros ($23.7 billion) of bonds to households on Monday, Europe’s biggest-ever debt offering targeted exclusively at retail investors, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, as the nation sent a message to banks that have been slow to raise saving rates.

Arm IPO Expectations Tempered as Roadshow Kicks Off

A dose of reality is tempering the outlook for Arm Ltd.’s public listing as the chip designer kicks off its roadshow this week, lowering expectations of both the valuation and the amount to be raised.