2012 Somali money transfers are flowing, but future is uncertain

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Somali money transfers are flowing, but future is uncertain

The Star Tribune reports most of the shops have reopened, but they're using out-of-state banks or credit and often refusing to name their new business partners. Many U.S. banks have stopped wiring money to Somalia because they fear they'll violate new federal rules aimed at clamping down on terrorism funding.

BMTN STAFF UPDATED: MAR 8, 2018 ORIGINAL:JAN 26, 2012

The Star Tribune reports most of the shops have reopened, but they're using out-of-state banks or credit and often refusing to name their new business partners. Many U.S. banks have stopped wiring money to Somalia because they fear they'll violate new federal rules aimed at clamping down on terrorism funding.