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Apple Says DOJ Case Has Too Much Speculation To Survive
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Apple Says DOJ Case Has Too Much Speculation To Survive <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263423?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Bryan Koenig Apple's attorneys pressed a New Jersey federal judge Wednesday to toss the U.S. Department of Justice's monopolization lawsuit, asserting in oral arguments that the government is simply trying to force them to work with rivals when attacking controls imposed on iPhone app developers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263423?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263423?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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US Called Upon To Lead Cross-Border Payment Overhaul
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

US Called Upon To Lead Cross-Border Payment Overhaul <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263576?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Sarah Jarvis A senior official with the U.S. Department of the Treasury has warned that wide adoption of a poorly designed, cross-border payment system could threaten international financial stability and economic security, advising the U.S. to take the lead in developing and governing such systems. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263576?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263576?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Biden Bank Regulators Punt Big-Ticket Rulemakings To Trump
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Biden Bank Regulators Punt Big-Ticket Rulemakings To Trump <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263402?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jon Hill Top Biden administration banking regulators told House lawmakers on Wednesday that they don't plan to move forward on efforts to strengthen banks' requirements for capital, liquidity or long-term debt before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, although the Federal Reserve's supervision chief said he's not leaving anytime soon. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263402?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263402?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Not So Fast: Lenders Say CFPB Payday Rule Must Stay On Ice
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Not So Fast: Lenders Say CFPB Payday Rule Must Stay On Ice <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2262756?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jon Hill Lender trade groups challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's payday loan rule have told the Fifth Circuit that they anticipate pursuing another U.S. Supreme Court appeal in their case, and that the rule should be kept on hold for even longer in the meantime. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2262756?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2262756?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Musk, Ramaswamy Say High Court Rulings OK Federal Cuts
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Musk, Ramaswamy Say High Court Rulings OK Federal Cuts <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263711?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Lauren Berg Billionaire Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead a newly created "Department of Government Efficiency," on Wednesday said two recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings will give them the authority to cut off power to regulatory agencies and conduct massive federal layoffs. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263711?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2263711?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Bankman-Fried Tech Deputy Who Parsed Code Avoids Prison
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Bankman-Fried Tech Deputy Who Parsed Code Avoids Prison <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2262943?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge allowed tech expert Zixiao "Gary" Wang to avoid jail Wednesday for his role in the $11 billion FTX fraud, crediting his effort to detail programming "back doors" that enabled Sam Bankman-Fried to loot the bankrupt crypto exchange. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2262943?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2262943?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Aviva Unveils Islamic-Compliant Workplace Pensions Strategy
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Aviva Unveils Islamic-Compliant Workplace Pensions Strategy <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2263182?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti Insurance giant Aviva has launched a tailored solution for members of workplace pensions who want investment options that are compliant with Islamic law, introducing a range of funds and universal de-risking options. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2263182?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2263182?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Re: xNY.io - Bank.org | DOJ Memo #2 - Goldman Sachs Deferred Prosecution Agreement
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

> Mr. Marzulli: >> >> Where do we stand here? >> >> I will sue by Friday if xNY.io - Bank.org does not hear from the DOJ. >> >> Warm regards, >> >> Gunnar ✌️ >> -- >> Gunnar Larson >> xNY.io - Bank.org >> 917-580-8053 >> >> On Wed, Nov 23, 2022, 5:12 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: >> >>> >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/10BYgCtCf9F7A4YnhN792cTBU6P-pfdaOg0UTRbt… >>> >>> February 1, 2022 >>> >>> BY ELECTRONIC MAIL >>> >>> Mr. John Marzulli >>> United States Department of Justice >>> Eastern District of New York >>> 271 Cadman Plaza East >>> Brooklyn New York, 11201 >>> John.Marzulli(a)usdoj.gov >>> >>> Re: Memo #2 - Goldman Sachs Deferred Prosecution Agreement >>> <https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/file/1329926/download> >>> >>> Dear Mr. Marzulli: >>> >>> The Department of Justice has yet to respond to Memo #1 with our recent >>> inquiry >>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OsxfjN3TUepftKklopkQDSMwFWstWozuku4IPPu…> >>> to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad Deferred Agreement. Goldman Sachs' Deferred >>> Prosecution Agreement >>> <https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/goldman-sachs-resolves-foreign-bribery…> >>> with the United States of America is in potential breach, with ethical >>> enforcement being concerned. >>> >>> Memo #2 aims to associate the malfeasance in Malaysia with the Middle >>> East. >>> >>> >>> >>> The Bank of London vs. The Bank of London and the Middle East >>> >>> - >>> >>> November 30, 2021 two New York based firms lead investment in The >>> Bank of London based in the United Kingdom. >>> - >>> >>> July 1, 2007 The Bank of London and the Middle East opened in the >>> United Kingdom. >>> - >>> >>> The Bank of London and the Middle East confirms they have no >>> association with The Bank of London (correspondence referenced here >>> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZLYO6qxOX5TIn0kPd69SQbvG-mn0I5R_/view?usp=…> >>> ). >>> >>> The Bank of London seemingly has been funded from New York to irritate >>> the Middle East. Recently, we made 91 highlights of research >>> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2piNMJ3CI0wbfaFW33to3KhgOgZ8-dl/view?usp=…> >>> associated with The Bank of London and the Middle East's recent sale to a >>> firm in Kuwait. >>> >>> Harvey Schwartz is the Chairperson at The Bank of London, after spending >>> over 20 years at Goldman Sachs Group, where he oversaw sales and trading, >>> finance, technology, and operations. He completed his tenure as the firm’s >>> President and Co-Chief Operating Officer. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1997 >>> and subsequently held numerous senior leadership positions including Chief >>> Financial Officer, Global Co-Head of the Securities Division, amongst other >>> positions. He additionally served as a member of the firm’s Management >>> Committee and co-headed its Risk Committee, Steering Committee on >>> Regulatory Reform and Finance Committee. Mr. Schwartz established the >>> firm’s Investment Policy Committee on which he also served as a member. >>> >>> It would appear that Mr. Schwartz has no friendly diplomatic agenda in >>> London banking, potentially looking to profit off of The Bank of London and >>> the Middle East. >>> >>> Furthermore, Goldman Sachs seemingly has a part in the scheme from New >>> York. >>> >>> Bank of London and the Middle East is listed on the NASDAQ, Dubai. >>> >>> - >>> >>> Mr. Marzulli, during a recent telephone discussion together it was >>> your general assessment that the Deferred Agreement in question was self >>> policing. Can you kindly advise at your earliest convenience what (if any) >>> DOJ systems, processes and control mechanisms are in place to monitor the >>> purity of the Deferred Agreement? >>> - >>> >>> Furthermore, if the Deferred Agreement is self-policing, can the DOJ >>> kindly share any and all supporting material information that would prevent >>> the agreement from being violated without the DOJ's general oversight? >>> - >>> >>> Finally, we have made 28 highlights to Deferred Agreement >>> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yx88RMoeLyyfbNK0RtPl4r-m8N21_1Sp/view?usp=…> >>> as a reference resource tool. >>> >>> Memo #1 and Memo #2 both outline instances that correspond with the >>> associated highlight references. We are concerned that potential breaches >>> to the Deferred Agreement are impacting our global enterprise. >>> >>> We are looking forward to learning more about the DOJ’s approach to >>> assessing any potential breaches to the Deferred Agreement’s mandates. >>> >>> Respectfully yours with anticipation, >>> >>> Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io> | Bank.org >>> >>> <http://bank.org>MSc >>> <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> >>> - Digital Currency >>> MBA >>> <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> >>> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) >>> G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 >>> >>

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Re: FOIL Larson 1387
by Gunnar Larson 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Dear Ms. Bella: xNY.io - Bank.org finds the Executive Chamber’s responsive findings to our due diligent request seeking logo records for Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station as stale. The Governor of New York State knows what xNY.io - Bank.org is describing or she does not know what xNY.io - Bank.org is describing. There would be responsive records to our kind request, or there would be no records. Ms. Bella, are you risking your legal license in a systematic social inflation exercise? xNY.io - Bank.org gives the Executive Chamber to this Friday November 22, 2024 at Noon EST. or else we will inspire shock and awe like the Executive Chamber has never seen. I have CCd the honorable Ms. Letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov, who may know what we are referring to. This Ms. Bella is far from "improper" as the Executive Chamber describes. Best, Gunnar ✌️ -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 PS: Mr. SATRA, you are foolish to risk your law license, using your name against mine, Gunnar Larson. November 19, 2024 Via Email: Gunnar Larson (g(a)xny.io) RE: FOIL no. R001387-102924 Dear Gunnar Larson: This letter responds to the appeal you requested dated November 4, 2024 challenging the Executive Chamber’s (the “Chamber”) determination regarding FOIL request no. R001387-102924. 1. Background On or about October 29, 2024, you submitted FOIL request no. R001387-102924 to the Chamber, which sought: Bank.org seeks access to records and information related to logo and artwork for Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station: https://m.facebook.com/MoynihanTrainHall/. By correspondence dated November 4, 2024, the Records Access Officer of the Chamber (“RAO”) notified you of its determination that to the extent the request was reasonably described, the Chamber is not the custodian of the records sought. By letter dated November 4, 2024, you submitted an appeal contending that the determination was improper.1 2. Determination The New York Freedom of Information Law’s legislative declaration sets forth that “government is the public’s business,” and affords the citizenry the opportunity to obtain information relating to the day-to-day functions of the government. Public Officers Law § 84, Fink v. Lefkowitz, 47 N.Y.2d 567, 571 (1979). However, the disclosure requirement is not unlimited or unfettered. See POL §§ 87, 89. A request must be reasonable in view of an agency’s ability to identify, locate and review potentially responsive documents and agencies need only conduct a diligent search of available records. As an initial matter, I agree with the RAO that the request is not reasonably described, as is required by POL § 89(3). For example, the phrases “access ... to information” and “logo and artwork for Moynihan Train Hall” are ambiguous and do not provide reasonably sufficient specificity to enable the RAO to conduct a search for potentially responsive records. To the extent the request is reasonably described and responsive records may exist, the Chamber does not maintain the records sought and is not the custodian of records of other agencies. The appeal dated November 4, is denied. This decision may be appealed in accordance with Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. I note that you may wish to submit another request for records, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Law, to another agency. Very truly yours, Bella S. Satra Assistant Counsel to the Governor FOIL Appeals Officer cc: Shoshanah Bewlay, Executive Director, NYS Committee on Open Government (Shoshanah.Bewlay(a)dos.ny.gov) NYS Executive Chamber Records Access Office (records.access(a)exec.ny.gov) On Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 5:35 PM Bella Satra <bella.satra(a)exec.ny.gov> wrote: > Please see the attached. The appeal is also attached for reference. > > -- > > > *Bella S. Satra* > > Assistant Counsel to the Governor > > > > > *New York State Executive Chamber* > > State Capitol, Rm 214, Albany NY 12224 > > Office: 518-474-1836 | bella.satra(a)exec.ny.gov <bella.satra(a)gmail.com> > > www.governor.ny.gov >

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BREAKING: Archegos Founder Gets 18 Years For Massive Market Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

BREAKING: Archegos Founder Gets 18 Years For Massive Market Fraud <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2263446?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Stewart Bishop Bill Hwang, the founder of collapsed hedge fund Archegos, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 years in prison after he was convicted of lying to banks in order to secure billions of dollars in loans used to manipulate the market. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2263446?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2263446?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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