Global Payment Systems That Place Priority on Speed of Transaction

question 12

Multiple Choice

Global payment systems that place priority on speed of transaction rather than knowing whether the electronic money transfers are legal is an example of a practice that encourages_________________.

• A) early withdrawal penalties
• B) bribery
• C) counterfeiting
• D) money laundering

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