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AI is exposing transfer pricing gaps in minutes, making inconsistent paperwork and outdated agreements the fastest route to an audit.
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Regulatory and administrative hurdles are deterring Latin American expansion more than tax, with friction averaging 61 against 26 across eight markets.
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Small firms risk costly failures if they buy software without first checking whether it will fit their staff, systems and support needs.
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Wealth Management clients can now receive securities-based loan proceeds into existing Morgan Stanley accounts, with restrictions enforced automatically.
Ancep raises USD $8.5 million to boost broker revenue
The London start-up says its software can help brokers profitably handle lower-value risks that are often turned away, after raising USD $8.5 million.
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Strong demand in security and AI helped lift third-quarter revenue 20% to USD $2.08 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast.
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Paid AI usage among customers jumped 232% from a year earlier as 8x8 booked record quarterly service revenue of USD $188 million.
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