Still, a period of low rates for a long time could present significant challenges for monetary policy. It could also put pressure on the business models of some financial institutions.
The latest National Risk Assessment notes a high sectoral money laundering threat among designated non-financial businesses and professions—including casinos which are highly vulnerable. Similar to banks and other financial institutions, casinos undertake high-volume and high-speed financial activities but in the gaming context. Being generally large cash-based businesses, casinos are competitive in its growth and susceptible to criminal activity.