August 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Pension Protection Fund Marks Progress On Climate Goals
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Pension Protection Fund Marks Progress On Climate Goals <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868196?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The U.K. Pension Protection Fund has said it is making good progress on its climate ambitions but needs to "keep pushing" for better quality climate data across its portfolio. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868196?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868196?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Plane Stuck In Russia 'Not Lost,' Reinsurers Argue
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Plane Stuck In Russia 'Not Lost,' Reinsurers Argue <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1865852?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney A batch of reinsurers has denied they must pay out in a row over $44 million to cover the alleged loss of a plane leased to a Russian airline, arguing the plane is not lost and would not be covered by the policy. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1865852?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1865852?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Ex-Mozambique Finance Minister Convicted For $2B Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Ex-Mozambique Finance Minister Convicted For $2B Scheme <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1867224?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Emilie Ruscoe Mozambique's former finance minister was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges in connection with his role in the $2 billion "tuna bonds" scandal, prosecutors announced. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1867224?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1867224?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Warned Over Risks From Value-For-Money Pension Rules
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

FCA Warned Over Risks From Value-For-Money Pension Rules <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868162?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The Financial Conoduct Authority's new "traffic light" system for assessing the value-for-money offered by a pension scheme could create unintended consequences, experts warned Friday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868162?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868162?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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UK Tightens Disclosure Rules For Greensill-Type Finance
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

UK Tightens Disclosure Rules For Greensill-Type Finance <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868159?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson The U.K.'s accounting watchdog on Friday set out amendments to reporting exemptions from international accounting standards available to subsidiaries of groups, including around disclosure of supplier finance arrangements, as used by collapsed Greensill Capital. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868159?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1868159?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Kuwaiti Investment Arm Immune From Ex-CEO's Claim
by Gunnar Larson 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Kuwaiti Investment Arm Immune From Ex-CEO's Claim <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1867196?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Ronan Barnard The Kuwait Investment Authority has succeeded in getting a whistleblowing claim from its former chief executive thrown out of a London tribunal after a judge ruled that he was employed as a diplomat, and therefore the authority has sovereign immunity against his claim. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1867196?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1867196?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: FBI: Reaching Out to Assist Victims of Crime
by Gunnar Larson 10 Aug '24

10 Aug '24

Got this today... ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Sat, Aug 10, 2024, 6:26 AM Subject: FBI: Reaching Out to Assist Victims of Crime To: <g(a)xny.io> [image: Federal Bureau of Investigation] <https://www.fbi.gov/?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_content=%5B1878078%5D…> Reaching Out to Assist Victims of Crime <https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/reaching-out-to-assist-victims-of-crime?ut…> Our Victim Services Division informs and assists victims navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process. One piece of that mission involves coordinated outreach to victims to support their needs, a specialty that falls under the FBI Victim Outreach Support and Strategy (VOSS) Program. Subscribe <https://delivery.fbi.gov/subscribe> | Unsubscribe <https://delivery.fbi.gov/subscriber/c57956fe9830b3f02d21fe7a2581942df706f0b…> | Subscriber Account <https://delivery.fbi.gov/account-reminder> | Help <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates/help?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_co…> | Privacy Policy <https://www.fbi.gov/privacy_policy?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_content…> If you have questions about this service, e-mail us at delivery(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov . Follow Us On: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/FBI> | YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/user/FBIDOTGOV> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/FBIPressOffice> | iTunes <https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id284702151?mt=2>

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097130-022519 - The Alliance for Regulatory Innovation and Brex, Inc.
by Gunnar Larson 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

2024-097130: 3/8/24: We would like to revisit this FOIL request. Can you please update update us if DFS has any records concerning BREX and the The Alliance for Regulatory Innovation and Brex, Inc. SENT VIA EMAIL g(a)xny.io August 8, 2024 Gunnar Larson Re: FOIL Tracking No. 2024-097130 Dear Gunnar Larson: I write with respect to your above-referenced FOIL request. The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires additional time to respond to your request, assigned the tracking number 2024-097130, because we are still working on your request. DFS intends to provide its determination of your request by September 9, 2024. We appreciate your continued patience. Thank you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Edward.Meltzer(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Thu, Aug 8, 2024, 9:39 AM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097130-022519 To: <g(a)xny.io> Good morning, Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2024-097130-022519

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NYC Courts' $9.5M Accounting Error Quietly Broke The Law
by Gunnar Larson 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

NYC Courts' $9.5M Accounting Error Quietly Broke The Law <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1866056?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Frank G. Runyeon Internal audits found New York City courts violated state law by failing to turn over $9.5 million to the state treasury — the result of clerks not keeping tabs on public money in recent years.

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097305-022521 - Adrienne Harris titled Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator
by Gunnar Larson 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

2024-097305: 3/11/24: 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 SENT VIA EMAIL G(a)xny.io August 9, 2024 Gunnar D. Larson 406 W. 25th Street New York, NY 10001 Re: Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) Tracking No. 2024-097305 Dear 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 2024-097305. 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 September 9, 2024. Thank you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Idel.Lendoff(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Fri, Aug 9, 2024, 10:57 AM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097305-022521 To: <G(a)xny.io>, <Pascale.JeanBaptiste(a)dfs.ny.gov> Good morning, Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2024-097305-022521

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