FATF action plan nears completion
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April 13, 2021
ISLAMABAD: In a terse rebuttal to the United Kingdom, the Foreign Office Monday asked it to avoid politically-motivated and misplaced measures against Pakistan which was neither involved in money laundering nor terror financing. “We have seen the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High Risk Countries) Regulations 2021 regarding certain jurisdictions including Pakistan. The UK s assessment leading to the subject regulation is not based on facts. Pakistan has a robust AML/CFT regime in place. We hope the UK would review its regulations in light of facts on ground and avoid politically-motivated and misplaced measures,” said the Foreign Office. Pakistan was reacting to the latest decision in which the UK has added it to the existing list of 21 countries that were part of Schedule 3ZA (High Risk Countries) under its Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High Risk Countries) Regulations
Covid 19 coronavirus: World Health Organisation issues stark warning as cases spike, global death toll nears 3 million
13 Apr, 2021 04:20 AM
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A funeral home worker moves the body of a rest home resident who died of Covid-19 in Barcelona, Spain, in November 2020. Photo / AP
A funeral home worker moves the body of a rest home resident who died of Covid-19 in Barcelona, Spain, in November 2020. Photo / AP
news.com.au
By: Natalie Wolfe
The World Health Organisation has issued a stark warning against coronavirus complacency as a number of countries record worrying spikes in cases.
Representatives from the WHO pointed out that after cases and deaths declined at the beginning of the year, the global situation had worsened dramatically in recent weeks.
Microsoft nears deal to buy voice tech pioneer Nuance for $22.7bn
11 Apr, 2021 11:03 PM
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The acquisition could play an important strategic role for the tech giant in the future. Photo / File
The acquisition could play an important strategic role for the tech giant in the future. Photo / File
Financial Times
By: James Fontanella-Khan and Richard Waters
Microsoft is nearing a deal to buy voice recognition pioneer Nuance Communications that would value the artificial intelligence company at about US$16bn ($22.7 billion), according to people briefed about the matter. The deal would be the second-largest acquisition ever by Microsoft. It comes after the tech giant had been exploring a number of takeover opportunities over the past 12 months, including an approach for social media groups TikTok, Pinterest and Discord.
Neutra Corp: Neutra Nears Major International Agreement with Mexican Distributor for VIVIS CBD Manufactured Products
KATY, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 6, 2021 / Neutra Corp. (OTC PINK:NTRR) reports it s currently in negotiations with a Mexican company for distribution of VIVIS-manufactured CBD products throughout Mexico. When completed, the agreement will give Neutra and VIVIS an international presence just days after Neutra announced it had set a new company sales record in March 2021. This will open up an entirely new and exciting market for us, said Neutra CEO Sydney Jim. It represents a great opportunity to grow our manufacturing capabilities and introduce more people to the quality of VIVIS lab-tested CBD products. Combine this with our ongoing big box retail push and our recent sales success, and the rest of 2021 is looking quite promising for Neutra and its shareholders.
Lower NZ hit with warm weather as Easter weekend nearly ends
3 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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A group of ocean swimmers at Narrow Neck Beach, on a beautiful Autumn morning during Easter Weekend, North Shore, Auckland. 03 April 2021 NZ Herald photo by Brett Phibbs
A group of ocean swimmers at Narrow Neck Beach, on a beautiful Autumn morning during Easter Weekend, North Shore, Auckland. 03 April 2021 NZ Herald photo by Brett Phibbs
NZ Herald
Today is likely to be mostly dry and warm as Easter weekend nears its end - good news for families travelling home early.
However, drivers taking on the roads this long weekend are reminded to take care despite the clear weather ahead.