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Feb 2024
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Treasury Extends Anti-Money-Laundering R...

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 20. The first case involving what defense lawyers call “shadow insider trading” goes to trial next month. Reporter Dave Michaels explains the test it poses for the SEC. And after decades of debate, the U.S. Treasury Department is planning to extend anti-money-laundering rules to private equity. WSJ Pro reporter Chris Cumming has more. Plus, FuboTV sues ESPN, Warner and Fox over their planned sports-streaming service. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

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