As the practices of the regulatory agencies have become lax and predictable, the ability of money managers, including mutual fund managers, to manipulate information regarding their operations and performance has grown.

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"A cynical perception has evolved among brokers that because of its need to maximize profits as a listed entity, the exchange has become lax in performing its regulatory duties, " says R.

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The official said inspections have become more lax, taking place once a month instead of weekly.

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Afraid that the Food and Drug Administration has become too lax, and is letting unsafe or ineffective drugs through?

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The Templar order has broken away, claiming the church has become too lax in policing the dangerous powers o the mages.

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Nevertheless, there is a feeling that antitrust policy may have become too lax in fast-consolidating industries such as accounting, consumer credit and computing.

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Yet another study, from 2005, showed that people become even more ethically lax when they feel like others are watching.

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