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Oct 2024
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 16. The Journal’s Doug Belkin discusses why private equity is investing in college consulting services. And the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposals for modernizing anti-money laundering rules face backlash from the banking industry. Wall Street Journal reporter Dylan Tokar explains why. Plus, WSJ reporter Dave Michaels talks about how a new FTC rule might make it easier to dump recurring subscriptions. Tracie Hunte hosts.



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