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Biden Picks BlackRock’s Deese To Head National Economic Council

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President-elect Joe Biden has announced a new director of the National Economic Council in Brian Deese , the current head of sustainable investing at BlackRock , CNBC reported. Under Obama's leadership, Deese worked to put together the bailout and reorganization of the U.S. automobile industry.

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Mastercard General Counsel Tapped To Chair National Urban League

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The world of payments has provided a new leader to the National Urban League. Murphy was elected to the post during the National Urban League’s Board of Trustees quarterly meeting in New York City. His job includes oversight of the payment card network’s legal affairs, public policy, corporate governance and compliance. “He

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US Takes Top Spot In Global 5G Readiness

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However, it does struggle in two areas: mid-band spectrum and national strategy. rose from third to first in the ranks due to “quick action and visionary leadership” from policy makers, as well as the slashing of regulations and laws preventing the technology from moving forward. By the latter part of 2019, the U.S.

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NFL Set To Penalize Players For Taking Unnecessary COVID-19 Risks

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NFL teams pay athletes millions of dollars a year to risk crushing hits from 285-pound defensive tackles, but under a new policy, any player who risks exposing himself to the microscopic virus that causes COVID-19 faces potential fines and discipline.

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Hot Topics: How to Prepare for Your Next BSA Exam

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The following six areas are critical when developing your exam planning: BSA/OFAC Policy integration. Are procedures in line with BSA Policy requirements? Does it include or have a separate OFAC Policy? This includes compliance from top, to middle, to frontline leadership. Clearly defined procedures.

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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

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On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). One of AMLA's primary objectives is for financial institutions to spend time doing what is truly necessary for detecting criminal activity and not spin their wheels with policies and procedures on tasks that bring no benefit to law enforcement.

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Treasury seeks comments on digital assets, including opportunities and risks for consumers

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The Order seeks a national policy for digital assets across six “key priorities” : consumer and investor protection; financial stability; illicit finance; U.S. Mitigation of illicit finance and national security risks posed by misuse of digital assets; d. Reinforcement of U.S.