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Are EVs for everyone?
The EV market is growing with more government investment and auto manufacturers recognizing the increased user adoption of the technology. No longer a technology accessible for early adopters, EVs are fast becoming a realistic option for everyone. Cory Bullis, Senior Public Affairs Manager at FLO, and Gemma Trigueros, Designer UX at FLO, discussed this…
Keeping Up with Regulatory Change in the Collection Industry
With 50 states and seemingly a different set of rules for each, keeping up with the regulatory changes in the collections industry can be tricky. But Michelle Dove, Corporate Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at IC System, said it’s all in a day’s work. She joined host Tyler Kern to shed some light on the…
Security and Compliance in the Collection Industry
When it comes to the debt collection industry, many consumers who have been affected by past due debt have had negative experiences with the debt collectors contacting them. After the financial crash of 2008, the federal government created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to regulate the debt collection industry and protect consumers from unfair…
Non-Bank Financial Assets are Increasing. What is the Financial Industry Doing to Improve Consumer Safety and Regulation?
Non-bank financial assets are growing, and are a popular mortgage and lending option for many individuals, only becoming more popular, with a rise in total global financial assets of 7.7 percent, according to Central Banking Newsdesk. Why is this such a growing concern? Non-banks, or “shadow banks,” as some call them, are unregulated and…
The REAL ID Compliance Goal Originated in 2005. Why Have there Been So Many Delays and What is the Culprit for the Most Recent REAL ID Postponement?
You’ve probably heard about the REAL ID movement, which originated in 2005 to improve security measures for traveler identity after 9/11. After the deadline for obtaining one has been postponed multiple times since 2005, it’s no surprise that the most recent REAL ID postponement was pushed back yet again—from May 3, 2023 to May 7,…
“Stronger Together”: 2022 Abu Dhabi Space Debate Shows Cooperation is Both Key and a Challenge
The future of public and private space use is being defined in real time, as the possibilities for commercialization, further scientific discoveries, and key government projects expand their horizons. A critical part of the next phase of space projects will be deciding how various countries’ projects will seek a helping hand from across national lines,…
Closing the Books: Affordable Debt Collection Services with InstiCollect
When it comes to finding solutions that are seamless and proactive in the debt collecting sector, IC System has found one innovative answer. This episode of Closing the Books, host, Tyler Kern, spoke with Bryan Campbell, Business Development Manager at IC System, about one new method of managing accounts receivable that leads to affordable debt…
BlockFi Bankruptcy Continues Crypto Investor Worries
After the FTX collapse, crypto lender BlockFi, followed suit filing for their own bankruptcy, with their largest unsecure creditor being owned $729 million according to Bloomberg. Crypto is currently in a bad spot and many investors are waiting for the next lender to file. However, this does not necessarily mean the crypto market is…
New FCC Broadband Map Crowdsources Regulation of Broadband Availability
This week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its new broadband availability maps to cheers from the larger telecom industry. With this new set of FCC maps, a huge win for businesses and consumers seeking better broadband to have more of a say in accurate representation of broadband availability, individuals and organizations will be allowed…
The Push for Peer Regulation Post-FTX Crash
The collapse of crypto exchange FTX has unleashed a new wave of speculation in the digital market, as the fortune of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried went from nearly 16 billion dollars to zero in days. Raising serious questions about the structure of the crypto business model and also regulations what should investors make of the…
Should Big Cryptocrime Sow Doubt in Crypto’s Safety?
The Feds just seized nearly $3.4 billion in stolen bitcoin from a cryptothief. This is clearly bad news for that thief, but it also begs the question: Is this a PR problem for the crypto industry? If you can steal billions in crypto assets, is the decentralized infrastructure really all that safe for companies…
Gossip About Gossip: How Aberdeen Plans to Tokenize Investment Funds on Hedera
Private equity investments are often regarded as higher risk profiles than any other asset classes. Because of liquidity concerns and higher barriers of entry, everyday individual investors are steered away from alternative asset classes like private equity. That’s where fractionalization of large-scale investments through blockchain and DLT technology provides accessibility and privacy among individual investors….
Evolve: Are EVs for Everyone?
The EV market is growing with more government investment and auto manufacturers recognizing the increased user adoption of the technology. No longer a technology accessible for early adopters, EVs are fast becoming a realistic option for everyone. Cory Bullis, Senior Public Affairs Manager at FLO, and Gemma Trigueros, Designer UX at FLO, discussed this exciting…
3Q 2022 Market Update: Emerging Markets
Senior Managing Director, Equity Portfolio Manager and Analyst Rand S. Wrighton Jr., CFA reviews emerging market performance during the third quarter of 2022 and provides his perspective on why emerging markets are currently compelling for investors with a two to three-year time horizon. More about Rand S. Wrighton Jr., CFA, Senior Managing Director, Equity Portfolio…
Online banking trends and the future of physical branches
Digital marketing trends increased user adoption of online banking, especially during the pandemic. Bank users sought out safe ways to use their financial institutions. These institutions pivoted through a lot of changes forced by the pandemic, and many of those were online. This leads to the question: Is there still a role for the physical…
3Q22 High Yield & Leveraged Loan Update
Fixed Portfolio Manager Chet Paipanandiker highlights how headlines affected investment-grade and high-yield securities during 3Q22, and how he is positioning portfolios on the quality and spread spectrum as we move into Q422. More about Chet Paipanandiker, Portfolio Manager
Main Street’s Looking Pretty Sunny These Days
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Dow dropped 3.94% after an August inflation report indicated a 0.1% month-over-month rise. Tech stocks bared a large brunt of the losses, with Meta dropping 9.4% and the Nasdaq composite closing at 11,633.57, or down 5.16%. The overall loss of 1,200 points erased recent gains the DOW had made…
Zero Trust Progress: The Best Defense Is a Good Offense
Business, As Usual, Is No Longer an Acceptable Cyber Defense The way the adage goes is that the best defense is a good offense and in wake of the latest cybersecurity data breaches of Last Pass and Apple, the offense in question is facing deeper scrutiny. According to a NextGov report, most government agencies are…
Hire Education: A Commitment to Talent, a C-Suite Conversation
In the Catapult Solutions Group podcast, “Hire Education,” host Daniel Litwin talked with the company’s CEO, Patrick Burke, and its CFO, Alex Anderson, about the creation of the company and how they’ve managed its successful growth, their leadership, and what’s in store for the future. Catapult Solutions Group is a Dallas-based staffing agency founded by…
Gossip About Gossip: Proof of Reserve – Addressing Stablecoin Uncertainty with WorldPay by FIS
FIS is a global company behind daily transactions, banking, and investments. “I always like to say that FIS is probably the largest company you’ve never heard of,” said Nabil Manji, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Head of Crypto & Web3 at WorldPay. “What we do is provide the core infrastructure, software, business process outsourcing, and…
USDOT Forces Airlines to Fix Flight Cancellation Policies. Will Changes Improve Customer Service?
After a summer of flight cancellations, flight delays and post-pandemic disruptions, the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) finally issued an ultimatum to airlines in light of its recent Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR). The report put into perspective an alarming trend that travelers, flight staff and industry analysts have been aware of for months if…
Asset TV Masterclass: Investing in Emerging Markets
What makes emerging markets an attractive investment given the broader economic risks? Head of International Equities Rand Wrighton discusses on Asset TV Masterclass. More about Rand S. Wrighton Jr., CFA, Senior Managing Director, Equity Portfolio Manager / Analyst
Gossip ABOUT Gossip: Blockchain for Good with new Hedera Governing Council Board Member, Tasker Generes of ServiceNow
Founded in 2004 by Fred Luddy, ServiceNow is dedicated to creating more efficient workflow systems to optimize productivity. With a digital-first business model, the organization works with companies to optimize IT workflows, employee workflows, customer workflows, and creator workflows primarily utilizing cloud-based software. The ultimate goal is to digitize and automate siloed processes to improve…
Why July’s Consumer Price Inflation is Forcing Businesses to Reckon with Hiring Strategies
After weeks dotted with interest rate hikes, mortgage rate oscillation, and dropping energy prices, U.S. businesses and consumers finally got a fresh look at the nation’s inflationary climate and whether or not monetary policy is having its intended effects. On August 10, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the most recent consumer price index for…
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