FDIC chief signals withdrawal of Know Your Customer rules
FDIC chairwoman Donna Tanoue said the agency is ready to drop anti money laundering Know Your Customer regulations after a loud public backlash. The 90 day comment period closed as Senate leaders and the House Banking Committee moved to defeat the proposal, while other regulators weigh positions.
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Treasury bills fall in weekly auction rates ease
In Monday's auction the Treasury sold 7.5 billion in three month bills at 4.510 percent and 7.53 billion in six month bills at 4.540 percent. Both rates declined from last week and the three month and six month rates marked their lowest levels in weeks. The Federal Reserve reported the one year Treasury bill yield rose to 4.89 percent from 4.82 percent the prior week. The Frederick Property Owners Association will meet March 17 at Winchester Hall to discuss past present and future goals with an open discussion for the public.
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Biotech faces investor crisis despite looming breakthrough
Ernst & Young warns U S biotechnology may achieve a landmark scientific break akin to Apollo yet suffers investor confidence drought. The sector, 20 years old, posted a 1998 net loss of 5.1 billion on revenue 18.6 billion while 80 drugs have emerged, and Merck reported 4.6 billion in profits on 24 billion revenue. Gene Logic, Gaithersburg, shows 1998 revenues of 13.2 million while posting fourth quarter losses. SEC review may force restatement of in-process R&D.
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