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City Task Force Calls For Shake-Up Of UK Capital Markets
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

City Task Force Calls For Shake-Up Of UK Capital Markets <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877175?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Najiyya Budaly The U.K. must encourage risk-taking in its capital markets in order to remain competitive in the global stage and help fund £1 trillion ($1.32 trillion) of fresh investment needed to hit economic targets, a task force of City heavyweights said on Friday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877175?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877175?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Fines, Bans 4 For 'Reckless' Pension Transfer Advice
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

FCA Fines, Bans 4 For 'Reckless' Pension Transfer Advice <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877198?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney Britain's finance watchdog on Friday announced it has fined four people a total of nearly £600,000 ($793,300) and banned them from working in financial services because of pension transfer advice they gave that showed a "reckless disregard" for customers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877198?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1877198?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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DC Circ. Considers Age Of Ex-Trump Aide's Surveillance Claims
by Gunnar Larson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

DC Circ. Considers Age Of Ex-Trump Aide's Surveillance Claims <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877395?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Nadia Dreid Even after more than an hour of argument, the D.C. Circuit didn't seem convinced Friday that ex-Trump 2016 campaign adviser Carter Page timely accused the Justice Department, the FBI and several individuals of various violations tied to their surveillance of him as they probed Russian election interference. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877395?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1877395?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA WESTERN DIVISION IN RE ETHEREUMMAX INVESTOR LITIGATION This Document Relates To: ALL ACTIONS
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA WESTERN DIVISION IN RE ETHEREUMMAX INVESTOR LITIGATION This Document Relates To: ALL ACTIONS https://drive.google.com/file/d/13-QUHsoLPN3mR89t6qjcxwfC8j_jHQJE/view?usp=… In 2016, Defendant Rechnitz pled guilty to honest services fraud in connection with a wire fraud conspiracy and bribery scheme involving the New York City mayor’s office and the New York Police Department’s Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association.7 Following his guilty plea, Rechnitz began to cooperate with authorities in connection with their ongoing investigation and later testified at trial of his co-conspirators. 44. At the trial of his co-conspirator Norman Seabrook, government prosecutors elicited testimony from Defendant Rechnitz describing instances in which he had lied to law enforcement officials, failed to report certain income, fostered illegal relationships with members of the New York City Police Department, bribed New York police officers in exchange for various illegal privileges, bribed New York politicians in order to secure access and the promise of future benefits from said politicians and their staffs, violated election laws by fundraising by way of “straw donors,” procured a police chaplaincy despite not having religious credentials, and solely for purposes of obtaining the prestige and privileges associated with that title, and lied about owning certain properties in order to impress others.8 57. In another text message authored by Rechnitz, he bragged about his associations with Promoter Defendants Mayweather, Kardashian, and Brown and cavalierly refers to how he “bribed the mayor of NYC”: Floyd fucks with me Kim fucks with me Ab fucks with me Floyd and Kim going strong 10 + years Shit happened. I bribed the mayor of NYC and cops and got jammed up in 2016 Simple Answer

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The facts of life are conservative
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

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Re: FOIL Request No. 2022-090560 - Larson
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Good morning: We would like to appeal this decision. “We would like to receive any and all records, relating to NY-DFS' 2021 Apple Card Investigation. This is one part of a broader discussion we must have about equal credit access. On March 23, 2021, Ms. Linda Lacewell published NY-DFS' Findings on Apple Card and its Underwriter Goldman Sachs Bank. As the former Superintendent of NY-DFS, Ms. Lacewell's stone faced propaganda assured that Apple Card did not discriminate against women, while under Goldman Sachs management. The red flags started to appear when an authorized user drew attention to the following: A person who relies on a spouse's access to credit, and only accesses those accounts as an authorized user, may incorrectly believe they have the same credit profile as the spouse. We recently collated 61 highlights to the Report on Apple Card Investigation from March 2021: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xH16OKyuXzB-MVqIznMWDE9w8RRdmZCw/view The Apple Card investigation was to assess women's access to equitable finance. The integrity of the Apple Card investigation must be rationally considered as flawed. We would like to receive any and all records of Ms. Linda Lacewell's (emails, texts, and similar) involvement with the 2021 Apple Card report. We would like to receive any and all records to NY-DFS association to evaluating Ms. Linda Lacewell's ability to score a report specific to the Apple Card's core subject of credit access for women. Finally, we would like to receive any and all records related to NY-DFS guidance on Interlocking Directorates ( https://www.dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/banks_and_trusts/other/Permission… rlocking_Directors_and_Officers), specific to Apple's Board of Directors and Goldman Sachs' Board of Directors.” Please forgive my candor, but if DFS actually conducted an 'Apple Card Investigation' ... There would be some records relating to the investigation. Warm regards and thank you, Gunnar Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 646-454-9107 On Wed, Oct 12, 2022, 9:17 PM JeanBaptiste, Pascale (DFS) < Pascale.JeanBaptiste(a)dfs.ny.gov> wrote: > Dear Gunnar Larson: > > > > Please see the attached determination in response to your FOIL request. > Thank you. > > >

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NEW article out now: “The Doges of War: Military Escalation and the Doge Meme”
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

NEW article out now: “The Doges of War: Military Escalation and the Doge Meme” Read why the $DOGE <https://x.com/search?q=%24DOGE&src=cashtag_click> meme found itself in the middle of a debate about Russia and Ukraine #Dogecoin <https://x.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hashtag_click> $TWTR <https://x.com/search?q=%24TWTR&src=cashtag_click> https://x.com/itsALLrisky/status/1579622871193657345?cxt=HBwWgoClybqo-esrAA…

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UK: The Scrutiny Of Celebrity Influencers' Social Media Endorsements May Help To Reduce Financial Fraud Scams
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

https://www.mondaq.com/uk/white-collar-crime-anti-corruption-fraud/1238238/… Financial fraud continues to rise year on year, the cost of living crisis will drive even more people to look for ways of enlarging their income and inevitably fall for fake investment opportunities presented to them. As the regulating authorities and law enforcement introduce measures to obstruct the methods fraudsters use to target victims, the fraudsters adapt their scams accordingly. The vehicle of social media has given the fraudulent brokers a platform where they can present their scams to thousands of people via Instagram through the practice celebrity endorsement where well-known celebrities or influencers promote a particular product or investment opportunity, often leading their followers to believe that the celebrity has a full understanding of the product or investment they are endorsing. Such endorsement may become less appealing following the fine of $1,26 million delivered to Kim Kardashian by the US Securities and Exchange Commission <https://www.sec.gov/> (SEC) for failing to divulge to her 225 million Instagram followers that she was paid $250,000 for promoting the crypto asset Ethereum Max. Ms. Kardashian made it clear that she was not providing financial advice but went on to say that her friends were telling her about Ethereum Max tokens. The SEC Chair Gary Gensler pointed out that "...investing public shouldn't confuse the skills of celebrities <https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/business/kanye-west-gap-termination> with the very different skills needed to offer appropriate investment advice..." *Joanna Bailey, <https://www.mondaq.com/redirection.asp?article_id=1238238&company_id=24606&…> head of the banking and financial fraud litigation department, commented "the public recognise and trust the celebrities that endorse investment schemes and think that they have real involvement and understanding of the investment they are promoting." Joanna further pointed out "Kim Kardashian is not the only celebrity to have promoted investments, Katie Price unwittingly endorsed a Forex scam. Urging members of the public who have no understanding of Forex or crypto markets to consider such investments is inappropriate and often leads them into financial scams resulting in losses"* Our lawyers in the banking and financial fraud litigation department <https://www.mondaq.com/redirection.asp?article_id=1238238&company_id=24606&…> keep ahead of the scams and the methods used to defraud unwitting investors. Giambrone & Partners now leads the field following our recent groundbreaking case where the High Court of England and Wales granted permission to serve notice of proceedings on persons or persons unknown in connection with two digital wallets over blockchain by a non-fungible token (NFT). The case was the second case in the world and the first case in Europe to serve Court papers as an NFT through blockchain and is particularly significant with regard to crypto scams due to the fact that the perpetrators are often anonymous. This method of service avoids the need for identity. The challenging economic climate currently being experienced will almost certainly lead to more people seeking out "get rich quick" investment schemes. Our lawyers in the banking and financial fraud litigation department strongly recommend resisting the temptation and point out that if you are told that you must take action immediately or the opportunity will go, it is almost certainly a scam. Joanna Bailey frequently leads the litigation against financial institutions involved in Forex/binary trading disputes, as well as cryptocurrency issues and regulatory investigations and has some considerable success in retrieving the funds lost in fraudulent investment schemes. Joanna has developed a range of strategies both to find the assets of the individuals perpetrating the fraudulent schemes and restore the funds to our clients. As well as recognising culpability in the organisations facilitating (but not associated with the fraud), by failing to undertake adequate due diligence. She is highly experienced in high-value out-of-court settlement negotiations and has in-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules as well as English common law. *The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.*

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Kardashian, Mayweather, Others Beat Crypto Investors' Suit
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Kardashian, Mayweather, Others Beat Crypto Investors' Suit <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1556171?nl_pk=69b2867b-4047-…> By Bonnie Eslinger A California federal judge has tossed a proposed class action that claims reality television star Kim Kardashian, boxer Floyd Mayweather and others misleadingly promoted the cryptocurrency EthereumMax, but gave the investors permission to file an amended complaint. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1556171?nl_pk=69b2867b-4047-…>

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Kim Kardashian Must Face Investor Suit Over Crypto Promos
by Gunnar Larson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Kim Kardashian Must Face Investor Suit Over Crypto Promos <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1686437?nl_pk=bd316618-088c-4274-ab…> By Aislinn Keely A California federal judge has ruled that Kim Kardashian can't escape crypto investors' claims that she defrauded them in her promotion of the EthereumMax token, allowing a proposed class action that also names other celebrities as defendants to move forward after previously being dismissed. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1686437?nl_pk=bd316618-088c-4274-ab…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1686437?nl_pk=bd316618-088c-4274-ab…>

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