Federal and state law enforcers and industry members are heading to Dallas on September 29, 2015, to talk about that other Big D – debt collection. Last month’s Debt Collection Dialogue in Buffalo – sponsored with the New York AG’s Office – drew nearly 200 participants, including many from the debt collection industry. Next on… Seguir leyendo Debt discussion in Big D
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SEC Pays More Than $3 Million to Whistleblower
Washington D.C., July 17, 2015 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a whistleblower award of more than $3 million to a company insider whose information helped the SEC crack a complex fraud. The multi-million dollar payout is the third highest award to date under the SEC’s whistleblower program. The whistleblower’s specific and detailed… Seguir leyendo SEC Pays More Than $3 Million to Whistleblower
What’s on boomers’ minds
Baby boomers are running scared and marketers are in hot pursuit. What strikes such fear? The specter of memory loss and cognitive impairment severe enough to turn you into “a prisoner” in your own home who is “unable to recall who you are, where you live, or to whom you are related.”According to an FTC… Seguir leyendo What’s on boomers’ minds
International financial institutions announce $400 billion to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
The multilateral development banks (MDBs) and IMF today signalled plans to extend more than $400 billion in financing over the next three years and vowed to work more closely with private and public sector partners to help mobilize the resources needed to meet the historic challenge of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The institutions—the… Seguir leyendo International financial institutions announce $400 billion to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
CPMI and IOSCO begin first “Level 3” PFMI Principles assessment
The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) announced today that they have started the first Level 3 assessment of the implementation of the Principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMI), the international standards for financial market infrastructures (FMIs). This review will examine consistency in the outcomes of… Seguir leyendo CPMI and IOSCO begin first “Level 3” PFMI Principles assessment
Staff Side-stepping Security Protocols Could Leave Your Business Vulnerable, Says ESET
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — For those who are less familiar with the cybersecurity space, some of the rules proposed by businesses trying to stay safe, can seem like they are designed just to make life difficult. Not being able to download applications or have access to certain websites, as well as an emphasis… Seguir leyendo Staff Side-stepping Security Protocols Could Leave Your Business Vulnerable, Says ESET
Ceres Announces Webcast of Fiscal Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Ceres, Inc. (Nasdaq: CERE), an agricultural biotechnology company, today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 on Friday, July 10, 2015 after the close of the market. The company has scheduled a webcast and conference call for 4:30 p.m.… Seguir leyendo Ceres Announces Webcast of Fiscal Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results
FTC and State of Florida Charge Debt Relief Scammers
Court Temporarily Halts Operation that Took Millions of Dollars from Consumers with Credit Card Debt A federal court has halted, and frozen the assets of, a nationwide debt relief telemarketing scam that bilked millions of dollars from consumers, pending resolution of allegations made by the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida. The scammers,… Seguir leyendo FTC and State of Florida Charge Debt Relief Scammers
Fed Names Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
NEW YORK – The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has named Joshua Rosenberg executive vice president, chief risk officer and head of the Risk Group effective July 16, 2015. He also will serve on the Bank’s Management Committee. The appointment was made by the Bank’s Board of Directors. As head of the Risk Group,… Seguir leyendo Fed Names Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
SEC Charges Goldman Sachs With Violating Market Access Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Goldman, Sachs & Co. with violating the market access rule in connection with a trading incident that resulted in erroneous executions of options contracts. Goldman Sachs agreed to pay a $7 million penalty to settle the charges. An SEC investigation found that Goldman Sachs did not have adequate… Seguir leyendo SEC Charges Goldman Sachs With Violating Market Access Rule