A survey of this year’s graduating class shows men much more likely to earn high salaries than women…article 
Even Women Who Graduate From Harvard Aren’t Immune to the Wage Gap
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Is the Vatican Bank finally fighting money laundering for real?
The Holy See’s new financial watchdog just announced six incidents of possible monetary malfeasance from last year. The Vatican has been trying to shed its image as a murky financial center since at least 1982.
Rene Bruelhart, the head of the Vatican’s new Financial Intelligence Authority, disclosed Wednesday that he had found six incidents of possible money laundering in the Vatican Bank from last year — marking the first step in what may be a new era of transparency for the scandal-stained institution…article
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Is the Vatican Bank finally fighting money laundering for real?
It’s official: Women can manage their money
In the world of finance, women are aware of their lack of knowledge, while men are less willing to admit what they don’t know.
On occasion, when my female friends and I are sitting around talking, the issue of money will come up. And generally, most will readily admit that they don’t know anywhere near as much about their family finances as they should…article 
The World’s Most Powerful Women 2013
Annual snapshot of the 100 women with the most impact are top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities who matter...article 
DHS freezes largest Bitcoin Exchange’s Dollar Account
The Department of Homeland Security DHS) is investigating Mt. Gox, the largest Bitcoin exchange, for violating laws on US money exchange and money transfers. It seized the bitcoin exchange’s U.S. dollar account with Dwolla.
The seizure of the funds was triggered by an alleged failure of the company to comply with U.S. financial regulations, according to a federal court document provided by a spokeswoman for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the investigative arm of the DHS.
In April 2013 the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) had warned the credit unions to beware of the emerging money laundering risks from the MSBs…US vs Mt. Gox Warrant
Improving Women’s Financial Literacy, Worldwide
Are the 70 percent of the developing world’s adult population who have no formal bank account doomed to a life of economic uncertainty and financial illiteracy?
If a woman’s culture dictates that she should always put her family’s financial needs ahead of her own, can she learn to set aside money for her own retirement without feeling guilty?..article 
High-Speed Traders’ Campaign Contributions Shot Up 673 Percent From 2008 to 2012
According to a report from Washington-based nonprofit watchdog Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) the campaign contributions by 48 high-frequency trading firms have skyrocketed 673 percent since 2008,
These traders contributed $16.1 million during the 2012 election cycle, up from just $2.1 million in 2008. That’s not including the 93 percent spike in funds spent on lobbying Congress, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission since the recession.
The report exemplifies risk of pressure lobbying on politics and raises the question of the distinction between lobbying, bribery and corruption…CREW Lobby Report
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W-T-W Finance Honor Roll
W-T-W explores issues effecting women and finance. Corruption is a major problem, particularly for women and their children, as trillions of dollars of public funds are drained by corrupt practices around the world.
Corruption disproportionately effects women and children. By diverting money legitimately owed to governments, local and national, the public good is diminished. Honor women who stand up and fight for their children’s education and general well-being.
W-T-W wants to encourage women networks around the world to Honor Roll women who fight corruption.
When people hear you blowing the whistle, they balk. They make life tough. So those who stand up, stand out and fight for what’s right should be honored.
A woman’s intuition is her strongest tool. If you sense something, probe.
WOMEN INTEGRITY AWARDS
How can women work against corruption?
If you see something, say something!
$2.8 Million In Cash From Hacked Accounts
The sophistication of a global network of thieves who drained cash machines around the globe of an astonishing $45 million in mere hours sent ripples through the security world, not merely for the size of the operation and ease with which it was carried out, but also for the threat that more such thefts may be in store…article
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Cobrapost alleges money laundering by 23 Indian banks and insurers
The independent investigative website Cobrapost accused as many as 23 public and private sector banks and insurance companies of “running a nation-wide money laundering racket, blatantly violating laws of the land”. The second sting operation alleged that the irregularities in India’s financial institutions is a systemic problem….Coprapost
According to Coprapost, the sting operations have revealed violation of several provisions of the Income Tax Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, KYC norms, the Banking Act, said Bahal.
Those named in the expose include SBI, LIC, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Reliance Life, Tata AIA, Yes Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, IDBI Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Dena Bank, Corporation Bank, Allahabad Bank, Central Bank of India, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Federal Bank, DCB Bank and Birla Sun Life. 