Russia lifts Swedbank restrictions

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The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has given its approval to Sweden's Swedbank AB to resume its Russian operations after having been restricted three months ago. The Bank of Russia had imposed the restrictions after the possibility that Swedbank may not have followed reporting requirements regarding any transactions that may be potentially connected to money laundering.

Commercial Banks, Foreign operations, Russia, Banking industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, SwedBank AB, Russia. Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Financial accounting

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Dutch labor shortage might crimp growth: cabinet could weigh a longer workweek; how to attract women

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The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs is expected to announce proposals addressing the nation's labor shortage, which is beginning to hamper its economic growth. Possible initiatives include lengthening the current 36-hour workweek and drawing more women into the labor market via improved child-care services.

Strategy & planning, Government expenditures, Netherlands, Services information, Planning, Services, Economic policy, Social policy, Demographic aspects, Labor market, Working women, Company business planning, Labour market

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Swedish labor overhauls may pave way

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Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt is introducing a bill that restricts unemployment benefits and encourages hiring through lower social-security taxes, in an effort to improve the unemployment situation. This bill could serve as a template for other European countries facing similar issues.

Sweden, Public affairs, Unemployment, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Welfare state, Domestic policy, Reinfeldt, Fredrik

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