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By any means, Joe Longo has a job to do. The new head of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has only been in the post since April and his opponents are already claiming the corporate watchdog has gone toothless. There are accusations that the Federal Government is determined to …
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The DOL “fiduciary rule”, FAQ 13: Written recognition of fiduciary status This series focuses on the new DOL fiduciary “rule”, which came into effect on February 16. This article and the following articles examine frequently asked questions (FAQs) published by the DOL to explain the fiduciary definition and the conflict …
Read More »Component Deployment Bank Encryption Software Market
New York, Aug 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Reportlinker.com Announces the Release of the “Bank Encryption Software Market by Component Deployment Model, Company Size and Function: Analysis of Global Opportunities and Market Forecast ‘industry, 2021-2030’ – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06126676/?utm_source=GNW Bank encryption software is information protection technology that helps financial institutions protect their …
Read More »Richard Teng, Former CEO of Abu Dhabi Global Market, Joins Binance Singapore as CEO
SINGAPORE, Aug.22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Binance Singapore, the leading fiat-to-crypto platform for cryptocurrency trading in Singapore Dollars (SGD), today announced the appointment of Richard teng, former CEO of Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM), as CEO (CEO). Mr. Teng has played a pivotal role in …
Read More »Deadline for filing OFAC’s annual report on stranded assets is fast approaching | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
The annual September 30 deadline for the submission of the Annual Blocked Assets Report (ARBP) to the US Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is approaching again. Under federal regulation, all “United States persons (or persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States) who have …
Read More »New York Department of Financial Services Announces Initiative to Collect and Publish Diversity Data | Ballard Spahr srl
To continue its ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion (DCI) efforts, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announcement an initiative to collect and publish diversity data on the demographics of boards of directors and management teams of financial institutions regulated by NY. In his July 29e business industry …
Read More »CipherTrace Introduces Enhanced Monero Tracing for Financial Institutions and Government Agencies
CipherTrace, a global leader in cryptocurrency compliance, has introduced enhanced Monero (XMR / USD) trace visualization tools for qualified financial institutions and state agencies, PR News Wire reported as quoted by Yahoo News . They offer next-generation tools for visualizing Monero’s tracing based on research funded in part by the …
Read More »Timbercreek Financial declares dividend for July 2021
TORONTO, July 23 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Timbercreek Financial (TSX: TF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared a monthly cash dividend of $ 0.0575 per common share common share (“common share”) of the Company payable on August 13, 2021 to holders …
Read More »Financial services account for almost 40% of all phishing URLs
Vade released its Phishers’ Favorites report for the first half of 2021, which reveals that there has been a significant increase in phishing attacks since the start of the year with a peak of 281% in May and a further increase of 284 % in June, for a total of …
Read More »Drake and other celebrities support finance firm’s efforts to offset their carbon footprint
Grammy-winning rapper Drake is the latest in a group of celebrities – including actors Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom – is teaming up with California-based company Aspiration to find ways to cut back on significant carbon footprint linked to being an international superstar. . The eco-friendly financial …
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Cuban supporters of the government of President Miguel Diaz-Canel during a demonstration in Havana on July 17, 2021. (Yamil Lage / AFP) To subscribe to The nation Subscribe now for as low as $ 2 per month! Thank you for signing up The nationthe weekly bulletin of. Thank you for …
Read More »UW Credit Union reduces all overdraft fees to $ 5
New, streamlined policy aims to create a fairer bank while supporting financially vulnerable people Effective Tuesday, July 13, UW Credit Union will reduce its overdraft (OD) and insufficient funds (NSF) charges by more than 80%, from $ 30 per event to $ 5. The simplified policy creates a significant reduction …
Read More »Two Virginia Banks Consider Merger, Creating State-Based Fourth Largest Community Financial Institution | Economic news
Blue Ridge Bank operates this branch on Patterson Avenue and Libbie Avenue in Richmond. GREGORY J. GILLIGAN / TIMES-DISPATCH By GREGORY J. GILLIGAN Richmond Times-Dispatch Two regional financial institutions in Virginia are considering merging to create the fourth-largest community bank headquartered in the state. Charlottesville-based Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc., the …
Read More »A guide to commuting between Toronto and New York for business
In many households in the United States and Canada, people travel long distances to work. In some cases, however, they have to travel even further to get to their place of work. Workers have to cope with such distances and find ways to prevent these journeys from putting a strain …
Read More »How community banks can foster (and benefit from) financial inclusion
Subscribe to The Financial Brand FREE by email! While the inclusion rates of financial services have increased over the years, the harsh reality is that millions of consumers and small businesses are not getting any support from a reputable financial service provider. According to Federal Reserve data, more than one …
Read More »Zafin recognized as 2021 Microsoft Financial Services Partner of the Year finalist
TORONTO, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Zafin today announced that it has been named a finalist for the 2021 Microsoft Financial Services Partner of the Year award. The company has been honored among a global group of top Microsoft partners for have demonstrated excellence in the innovation and implementation …
Read More »Download Wiley Consumer Protection (July 6, 2021) | Wiley Rein LLP
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and next steps in consumer protection in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory announcements, recap key enforcement actions, and preview upcoming deadlines and events. We also include links to our articles, …
Read More »Washington DC Expands Program to Increase Opportunities for Finance Students
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is working alongside the District Insurance, Securities, and Banking (DISB) district to increase opportunities for high school and college students to pursue careers in financial services, including l insurance, by expanding DISB’s Financial Services Academy (FSA). “Today, more than ever, young people need help to …
Read More »Baltimore man steals more than $ 1 million in checks from religious institutions – CBS Baltimore
GREENBELT, Maryland (WJZ) – A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to his role in the bank and wire fraud conspiracy. Investigators said the accused received more than $ 1 million in stolen checks intended for religious institutions. According to the plea agreement, Daniel Velcu, 43, conspired with five other foreign …
Read More »Mosaic unveils its Financial Institutions division
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced on Tuesday that it had introduced a financial institutions division that underwrites risk globally through its London office. The division will offer tailored coverage to protect a range of financial institutions against exposures caused by crime, damages payable to third parties and legal defense costs, …
Read More »Pico obtains the audit report of outsourced suppliers (OSPAR)
NEW YORK, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Pico, a leading provider of technology services to the financial markets community has achieved the OSPAR (Outsourcing Provider Audit Report) attestation in Singapore, underscoring Pico’s strong track record of strong governance and operational excellence. Pico has successfully completed an external audit, conducted …
Read More »DeFi flash loans will become the new standard in financial security
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Benzinga editorial board. Flash loans Flash Loans has been around decentralized finance for the past year – and has made headlines due to the number of exploits in vulnerable decentralized finance protocols, including the bZx margin trading protocol. What are …
Read More »OFAC issues general licenses related to COVID-19 for Syria, Venezuela and Iran
On June 17, 2021, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department (“OFAC“) issued three general licenses related to the pandemic (“GL“) authorizing certain transactions and activities until June 16, 2022, involving Syria, Venezuela, Iran or certain entities blocked in these countries. The new GLs are the …
Read More »Blueprint for building a strong banking brand
Subscribe to The Financial Brand FREE by email! Ultimately, a brand is a distilled, concise expression of who you’ve always been central to your cultural DNA. Every institution is different, and maintaining and celebrating these differences is what sets a brand apart. Going with the flow when refreshing a brand …
Read More »Timbercreek Financial declares June 2021 dividend
TORONTO, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Timbercreek Financial (TSX: TF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared a monthly cash dividend of 0 . $ 0575 per common share common share (“common share”) of the Company payable on July 15, 2021 …
Read More »New modular SaaS platform launched for the financial services industry by Ezbob, a provider of customer acquisition technologies
Ezbob Ltd., a provider of customer acquisition technology for financial services, has launched a new modular software as a service or SaaS platform that addresses key trends in the financial services industry. The Company’s Ezbob Express aims to provide financial services companies with the flexibility to address key gaps in …
Read More »How FinTech makes it easier to borrow money
Credits: iuriimotov via FreePik Borrowing money isn’t fun at all, but where you go with a line of credit can make your borrowing experience easier. Sometimes it is necessary to take out a loan. You lose your savings or go through a difficult period that makes it difficult to manage …
Read More »NCBA Bank: Investing in Technology to Deliver Inclusive Financial Services
Download logo “Our goal or mission is to be Africa’s most valued digital platform for financial services, which means we seek to identify ourselves not only as a bank, but also as a market in which financial services are offered, on which customers can then find innovations that have a …
Read More »The community meets for the second annual jubilee on June 15
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Saturday was the first Juneteenth recognized by the federal government as a public holiday after President Biden approved it earlier this week. Although the Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves in 1863, the last slaves in Galveston, Texas were not freed until June 19, 1865. To celebrate, people …
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