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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law Request FOIL-2023-096848-021778 (2022 New York City Pension/Investment Management Asset Performance)
by Gunnar Larson 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Carmen.Garrett(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Wed, Mar 13, 2024, 12:06 PM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law Request FOIL-2023-096848-021778 To: <G(a)xny.io> Good afternoon: Attached, please find correspondence from the New York State Department of Financial Services pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2023-096848-021778 SENT VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io March 13, 2024 Mr. Gunnar D Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 406 West 25th Street New York, NY 10001 Re: Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) Tracking No. 2023-096848 Dear Mr. Gunnar D Larson: I write in response to the FOIL request that you submitted to The New York State Department of Financial Services (“Department”), which has been assigned tracking number 2023-096848. The Department requires additional time to respond to your FOIL request because we are still working on your request. The Department intends to provide its determination of your request by April 16, 2024. Thank you. 2024-096848: 3/13/24: While surveying 2022 New York City Pension/Investment Management Asset Performance, xNY.io - Bank.org noticed an overall negative return for the five systems referenced here: https://comptroller.nyc.gov/services/financial-matters/pension/asset-perfor…. xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records explaing 2022 New York City Pension/Investment Management Asset Performance as a loss for all five funds. Comprehensively, the mechanisms for garnering public equity are easily understood and easy to execute. An advantage for public equity is its liquidity as most publicly traded stocks are available and easily traded daily through public market exchanges. Related to New York City Pension/Investment Management Asset Performance, public equity investments do not include individual stocks under "asset type" and "asset name." xNY.io - Bank.org would like to receive record if the five systems owned PayPal (PYPL) as an individual investment as part of fund investment across the systems between FY 2020 and 2022. Additionally, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks trading history ststements of PYPL across the five systems between FY 2020 and 2022.

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law Request FOIL-2023-096828-021777 (LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors Resignation)
by Gunnar Larson 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Carmen.Garrett(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Wed, Mar 13, 2024, 11:59 AM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law Request FOIL-2023-096828-021777 To: <G(a)xny.io> Good morning: Attached, please find correspondence from the New York State Department of Financial Services pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2023-096828-021777 SENT VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io March 13, 2024 Mr. Gunnar D Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 406 West 25th Street New York, NY 10001 Re: Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) Tracking No. 2023-096828 Dear Mr. Gunnar D Larson: I write in response to the FOIL request that you submitted to The New York State Department of Financial Services (“Department”), which has been assigned tracking number 2023-096828. The Department requires additional time to respond to your FOIL request because we are still working on your request. The Department intends to provide its determination of your request by April 16, 2024. Thank you. 2024-096828: 3/13/24: Please submit any and all records related to the LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors resignation below. The date of the resignation is in question. You may understand the sensitive nature of the date of the resignation Gunnar Larson Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 5:06 PM to Anuj, Investor, Press Hello there: Thank you very much for the reply. Gunnar On Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 11:36 AM Anuj Nayar wrote: Hi Gunnar On September 11, 2021, in connection with her nomination to serve as superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, Adrienne Harris notified us of her resignation, effective September 12, 2021, from the Company’s Board. Details can be found in the 8k filed on 9/15/21 (below) https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK- 0001409970/bbc437e4-2920-4d5d-8e0d-86bca622f0ca.pdf From: Gunnar Larson Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:37 AM To: Investor Relations , Press Cc: Gunnar Larson Subject: [EXT] LendingClub: Current Board of Directors CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Madam or Sir: Good day to you. Surveying market research, I was wondering if you can kindly confirm, from LendingClub's July 15, 2021 press release: Is Ms. Adrienne Harris currently a member of LendingClub's board of directors? https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lendingclub-appoints-adrienne-harr… board-of-directors-301335198.html#financial-modal [prnewswire.com] Reviewing your website, Ms. Harris is not referenced: https://www.lendingclub.com/company/leadership Bloomberg and other sources do not reference Ms. Harris as a LendingClub board member: https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/LC:US [bloomberg.com] Sending you the very best regards. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson - xNY.io [xny.io] | Bank.org [bank.org] MSc [unic.ac.cy] - Digital Currency MBA [unic.ac.cy] - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454- 9107 New York, New York 10001

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Pension Watchdog Says Poor-Value Plan Initiative Is Working
by Gunnar Larson 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

Pension Watchdog Says Poor-Value Plan Initiative Is Working <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814075?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The U.K.'s retirement savings watchdog said that its fight against poor-value pension schemes is working and that plans are choosing to wind up following government regulations introduced to drive improvements for members. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814075?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1814075?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Character
by Gunnar Larson 16 Mar '24

16 Mar '24

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4deAh0OVdj/?igsh=YTRmNzd3dXIybnA5

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SpaceX Is Building a Spy Satellite Network for US, Reuters Says
by Gunnar Larson 16 Mar '24

16 Mar '24

SpaceX Is Building a Spy Satellite Network for US, Reuters Says https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-16/spacex-is-building-a-spy… Elon Musk’s SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a US intelligence agency, Reuters reported, citing five people familiar with the program.

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Apple Without AI Looks More Like Coca-Cola Than High-Growth Tech
by Gunnar Larson 16 Mar '24

16 Mar '24

Apple Without AI Looks More Like Coca-Cola Than High-Growth Tech https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-16/apple-with-no-ai-looks-m… For two decades, no company better embodied the promise of the stock market than Apple Inc. Its transformation from niche computer maker to the most valuable corporation on the planet made its shares a cornerstone of investment portfolios worldwide.

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A Famed Danish Chef Is Offering High-End Space Dining for $500,000
by Gunnar Larson 16 Mar '24

16 Mar '24

A Famed Danish Chef Is Offering High-End Space Dining for $500,000 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/world-s-most-expensive-m… Deep-pocketed food and space lovers will soon be able to enjoy gourmet dining in the stratosphere. At least if they are willing to pay almost $500,000 a ticket.

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Boeing Criminal Probe Widens With Seattle Grand Jury Subpoena
by Gunnar Larson 16 Mar '24

16 Mar '24

Boeing Criminal Probe Widens With Seattle Grand Jury Subpoena https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/boeing-criminal-probe-wi… Federal prosecutors investigating the Jan. 5 midair blowout of a Boeing Co. door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight are casting a wide net to gather information and documents, sending subpoenas and using a grand jury based in Seattle.

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Fwd: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2024-040-00099 Submitted to Department of Education (DOE) Request Title: Mayor Adams Announces Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
by Gunnar Larson 16 Mar '24

16 Mar '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <donotreply(a)records.nyc.gov> Date: Sat, Feb 17, 2024, 9:03 AM Subject: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2024-040-00099 Submitted to Department of Education (DOE) To: <g(a)xny.io> Your request FOIL-2024-040-00099 has been successfully submitted to the Department of Education (DOE). The details of your request are shown below. Request Title: Mayor Adams Announces Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Request Description: Dear Madam or Sir: New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the filing of a lawsuit to hold five social media platforms – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube – accountable for fueling the nationwide youth mental health crisis: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/home/downloads/pdf/press-releases/2024/2024-02-1… xNY.io - Bank.org kindly seeks records pertaining to the lawsuit and Section 1. Subchapter 1 of chapter 1 of title 3 of the administrative code of the city of New York, section 3-119.5 ( https://intro.nyc/local-laws/2022-35) in relation to reporting on algorithmic tools used by city agencies . § 3-119.5 Annual reporting on algorithmic tools. a. For purposes of this section, the term “algorithmic tool” means any technology or computerized process that is derived from machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, or other similar methods of data analysis, that is used to make or assist in making decisions about and implementing policies that materially impact the rights, liberties, benefits, safety or interests of the public, including their access to available city services and resources for which they may be eligible. Such term includes, but is not limited to tools that analyze datasets to generate risk scores, make predictions about behavior, or develop classifications or categories that determine what resources are allocated to particular groups or individuals, and does not materially affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety or interests of the public. b. Each agency shall report to the mayor’s office of operations, or any other office or agency designated by the mayor, no later than December 31 of every year, every algorithmic tool that the agency has used one or more times during the prior calendar year. c. Each agency shall provide the following information about each algorithmic tool reported pursuant to subdivision b of this section: 1. The name or commercial name, and a brief description of such algorithmic tool; 2. The purpose for which the agency is using such an algorithmic tool; 3. The type of data collected or analyzed by the algorithmic tool and the source of such data; 4. A description of how the information received from such algorithmic tool is used; 5. Whether a vendor or contractor was involved in the development or ongoing use of the algorithmic tool, a description of such involvement, and the name of such vendor or contractor when feasible; and 6. The month and year in which such algorithmic tool began to be used, if known. d. The mayor’s office of operations, or any other office or agency designated by the mayor, shall compile the information received pursuant to subdivisions b and c of this section and report it to the mayor and the speaker of the council, disaggregated by agency. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 Requester's Contact Information *Name:* Gunnar Larson *Title:* Co-Founder *Organization:* xNY.io - Bank.org *Email:* g(a)xny.io *Phone Number:* Not provided *Fax Number:* Not provided *Street Address (line 1):* 406 West 25th Street *Street Address (line 2):* Not provided *City:* New York *State:* NY *Zip Code:* 10001 You can view the request and take any necessary action at the following webpage: https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2024-040-00099.

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Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records
by Gunnar Larson 16 Mar '24

16 Mar '24

I am scared there are no recusal records. This would not be a good thing to debunk our BitLicense crypto RICO worry. Love, Gunnar ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Paasewe, Siaka (DHR) <Siaka.Paasewe(a)dhr.ny.gov> Date: Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 11:35 AM Subject: RE: Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records To: G(a)xny.io <g(a)xny.io> Cc: dhr.dl.foil <foil(a)dhr.ny.gov> Dear Mr. Larson: Pursuant to your request, please see the attachment. *Siaka Paasewe* Records Access Officer / FOIL Officer *New York State Division of **Human** Rights* One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor (718) 741-8422 | (718) 741-8256 (Fax) Siaka.Paasewe(a)dhr.ny.gov www.dhr.ny.gov February 2, 2024 VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io Gunnar D. Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 406 West 25th Street, 1RE New York, NY 10001 Dear Mr. Larson: The Division is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, received by the Division on February 2, 2024, in which you requested a copy of the following: NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records Dear Madam or Sir: On March 30, 2022 New York Magazine published a profile of NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris titled "Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator Is Here Adrienne Harris, New York’s financial watchdog, has enormous sway over the industry’s future" (https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/adrienne-harris-is- cryptos-most-powerful-regulator.html). The profile of Superintendent Harris quotes "... that she would recuse herself from any dealings with companies she has conflicts with." xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records specific to Superintendent Harris' recusal(s) as of February 1, 2024. Please be advised the Division does not have any records in its possession that are responsive to your FOIL request. Any person denied access to a requested record may, within thirty (30) days of the denial, appeal the denial in writing by mail or fax to Caroline J. Downey, General Counsel, N.Y.S. Division of Human Rights, One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, New York 10458. *From:* noreply-openfoil(a)its.ny.gov <its.sm.openfoil(a)its.ny.gov> *Sent:* Friday, February 2, 2024 6:43 AM *To:* dhr.dl.foil <foil(a)dhr.ny.gov>; dob.sm.foil <foil(a)budget.ny.gov>; dfs.sm.RecordsAccessOfficer <recordsaccessofficer(a)dfs.ny.gov> *Subject:* Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records *New FOIL Request for Division of Human Rights, Division of the Budget, Department of Financial Services * Submitted on: 2/2/2024 6:43:04 AM Request Confirmation Number : LARSON_DHR_20240202064304145 LARSON_DOB_20240202064304145 LARSON_DFS_20240202064304145 *INFORMATION SUBMITTED:* *Title* Mr. *First Name* Gunnar *Middle Initial* *D* *Last Name* Larson *E-Mail* G(a)xny.io *Telephone* *Fax* *Affiliation/Organization* xNY.io - Bank.org *Street Address 1* 406 West 25th Street *Street Address 2* *City* New York *State* NY *Zip Code* 10001 *Country* *USA* *Short Title* NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Recusal Records *Description* Dear Madam or Sir: On March 30, 2022 New York Magazine published a profile of NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris titled "Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator Is Here Adrienne Harris, New York’s financial watchdog, has enormous sway over the industry’s future" ( https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/adrienne-harris-is-cryptos-most-pow…) The profile of Superintendent Harris quotes "... that she would recuse herself from any dealings with companies she has conflicts with." xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records specific to Superintendent Harris' recusal(s) as of February 1, 2024. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io | Bank.org MSc - Digital Currency MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-917-580-8053 New York, New York 10001 *FOIL Response Format* Email *If fees apply, please contact me if costs will be greater than* 10000 *Additional Information* I am a representative of, or affiliated with, the news media and this request is made as part of a news gathering effort , I am an individual seeking information for personal use , I am affiliated with an educational or non-commercial scientific institution, and this request is made for a scholarly or scientific purpose , I am affiliated with a private corporation and am seeking information for use in the company’s business for commercial purpose

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