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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Charged With Sex Trafficking
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Charged With Sex Trafficking <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1789271?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Frank Runyeon and Rachel Scharf Former Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO Mike Jeffries was indicted Tuesday on charges he ran an international sex trafficking and prostitution ring that abused male models who were led to believe their participation in sex parties would benefit their careers. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1789271?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1789271?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Giuliani Must Give NYC Apartment, Watches To Poll Workers
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Giuliani Must Give NYC Apartment, Watches To Poll Workers <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1931306?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Hailey Konnath A New York federal judge Tuesday ordered Rudy Giuliani to hand over most of his property to two Georgia poll workers, including his Manhattan apartment, Mercedes-Benz, luxury watches and valuable sports memorabilia, to help cover the $148 million judgment the former mayor owes for defaming them. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1931306?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1931306?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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FCA's Broad Proposals Aim To Protect Customer Funds
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

FCA's Broad Proposals Aim To Protect Customer Funds <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891202?nl_pk=a94fc…> The Financial Conduct Authority’s proposed changes to payments firms’ safeguarding requirements, with enhanced recordkeeping and fund segregation, seek to bolster existing regulatory provisions, but by introducing a statutory trust concept to cover customers’ assets, represent a set of onerous rules, says Matt Hancock at Greenberg Traurig. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891202?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1891202?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Budget Fears Spark Surge Of Savers Raiding Pensions
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Budget Fears Spark Surge Of Savers Raiding Pensions <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892318?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher A third of financial advisers have seen an uptick in customers tapping into their pensions, an investment platform company said, amid speculation the government could reduce the amount that Britons can withdraw without being taxed. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892318?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892318?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Pensions Watchdog Urges Industry To Embrace New Tech
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Pensions Watchdog Urges Industry To Embrace New Tech <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892348?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti The Pensions Regulator published its digital, data and technology strategy for 2025 on Tuesday with the intent to modernize its operations and encourage similar changes within the pensions industry, including reducing administrative burdens for pension schemes and improving competition. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892348?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892348?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Restricts Financial Services Platform After Failings
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

FCA Restricts Financial Services Platform After Failings <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892324?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti London-based financial firm Business Agent Ltd. has been restricted from acting as an individual savings accounts manager due to major regulatory breaches, including the unauthorized handling of client funds, the Financial Conduct Authority said Tuesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892324?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892324?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Commerzbank Urges Contempt Case Over False Assault Claim
by Gunnar Larson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Commerzbank Urges Contempt Case Over False Assault Claim <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892335?nl_pk=a94fc…> By William Janes Commerzbank AG asked a London court in a hearing Tuesday to allow it to bring contempt of court proceedings against a former employee who made false sexual assault allegations against a colleague as part of his failed harassment case against the bank. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892335?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1892335?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) <mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net> Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2024, 12:05 PM Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview To: <g(a)xny.io> No I am at the digital assets 2024 conference all week. Is there something we can help you with ?? I can get the right person to reach out. Mike Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone ----- Original Message ----- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> To: MICHAEL BRIODY CC: FRANCESCO TONIN, cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org At: 10/22/24 11:36:35 UTC-04:00 Hey Michael: Are you back in town? Thank you, Gunnar ✌ On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 9:59 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io <#m_-8738694709921572264_>> wrote: > Okay. When are you back in the New York office? Maybe I can come to > Lexington and we can catch up then. > > Gunnar > > On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 6:48 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < > mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net <#m_-8738694709921572264_>> wrote: > >> I am not in the ny office at the moment and unclear of what you would >> like me to ask ? >> >> Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io <#m_-8738694709921572264_>> >> To: MICHAEL BRIODY >> CC: FRANCESCO TONIN, cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >> <#m_-8738694709921572264_> >> At: 10/17/24 18:45:36 UTC-04:00 >> >> Michael: >> >> Okay. Can you ask around the office and get back to me, given the event >> tonight in New York City? >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar ✌ >> >> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 2:04 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >> wrote: >> >>> Not that I am aware of.. >>> >>> Michael J. Briody >>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>> >>> From: g(a)xny.io >>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>> At: 10/17/24 13:41:12 UTC-4:00 >>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>> Cc: Francesco Tonin (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>, >>> cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>> >>> Michael: >>> >>> I am wondering if our last correspondence specific to the Bloomberg >>> Coinbase interview had anything to do with the Bloomberg event in Chicago >>> yesterday? >>> >>> All the best, >>> >>> Gunnar ✌ >>> -- >>> Gunnar Larson >>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>> 917-580-8053 >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 1:22 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Gunnar, >>>> >>>> If would like to be more specific on the nature of the catch up I can >>>> try to put you in touch with the appropriate person as I do not work in the >>>> news division. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> Michael J. Briody >>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>> >>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>> At: 10/17/24 11:50:24 UTC-4:00 >>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>> Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>> >>>> Michael: >>>> >>>> I am watching this Bloomberg Live interview now (Former US President >>>> and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump discusses his economic >>>> policies, immigration and the 2024 US presidential election. Bloomberg News >>>> Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait speaks to Trump at an event with the >>>> Economic Club of Chicago): >>>> https://youtu.be/MyaHbUmVll4?si=d9P4EnfJu3NPajt0 >>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>. >>>> >>>> Before I get ahead of myself in watching Bloomberg's journalism >>>> yesterday (and, for plausible deniability), I feel implored to >>>> re-investigate our last January 31, 2023 e-mail correspondence together. >>>> >>>> Michael, are you available to have a phone conversation today or >>>> tomorrow? >>>> >>>> Warm regards, >>>> >>>> Gunnar ✌ >>>> -- >>>> Gunnar Larson >>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>> 917-580-8053 >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 8:09 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> No big deal. >>>>> >>>>> Was just a thought. >>>>> >>>>> Have a great night, >>>>> >>>>> Gunnar >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:56 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>>>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Yes I saw it, I thought it was a good conversation. I am on the >>>>>> product side of the the business you would have to reach out to legal via >>>>>> the website. >>>>>> >>>>>> best, >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael J. Briody >>>>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> At: 01/31/23 19:04:59 UTC-5:00 >>>>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> Subject: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>>>> >>>>>> Dear Mike: >>>>>> >>>>>> Did you watch the interview on the David Rubenstein Show: Coinbase's >>>>>> Brian Armstrong Bloomberg.com: >>>>>> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-01-12/the-david-rubenstein-show-… >>>>>> <#m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> >>>>>> The interview was done last December, before the 100M settlement was >>>>>> done with NY-DFS. In the interview, Mr. Armstrong makes several false >>>>>> claims to Coinbase's compliance and overall integrity. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is somewhat problematic with overall integrity to their future >>>>>> of digital asset innovation cross border. xNY.io - Bank.org was thinking of >>>>>> exploring New York's false claims act on the interview. >>>>>> >>>>>> Wanted to see if Bloomberg wanted to join us on this pursuit? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>> >>>>>> Gunnar >>>>>> >>>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>>> 646-454-9107 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>

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BREAKING: Ex-Abercrombie CEO Charged With Sex Trafficking
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

BREAKING: Ex-Abercrombie CEO Charged With Sex Trafficking <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1789271?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Frank Runyeon and Rachel Scharf Former Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested Tuesday on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges following civil allegations that he abused young male models for more than two decades. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1789271?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1789271?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Fwd: Last chance: AI in Finance Summit - Oct 29, NYC
by Gunnar Larson 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bloomberg Professional Service <bbg_profsrvc(a)e.mail.bloomberg.net> Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2024, 9:02 AM Subject: Last chance: AI in Finance Summit - Oct 29, NYC To: <G(a)xny.io> [image: Bloomberg] ‌ Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | New York Bloomberg AI in Finance Summit ‌ On October 29th, join us at Bloomberg’s New York City headquarters for the *AI in Finance Summit*. ‌ This event will explore how different firms and technology leaders are thinking about AI practically in their organizations as well as showcasing how Bloomberg is incorporating AI technology into Terminal functionality. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with peers, Bloomberg’s technology leaders, and interact with AI-driven Terminal products. ‌ Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and see firsthand how AI is impacting the financial industry and the Terminal, providing you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your market analysis, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of industry trends. *Space is limited, so we are asking all to request to attend. You will receive your confirmation in ~2 business days after registering. View the full agenda and request to attend below.* ‌ REQUEST TO ATTEND <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=120515&elqTrackId=ee253078…> ‌ Featured speakers ‌ [image: Stephen Balaban] Stephen Balaban CEO and Co-Founder Lambda Labs ‌ [image: Karin Klein] Karin Klein Founding Partner Bloomberg Beta [image: Andrew Chin] Andrew Chin Chief AI Officer AllianceBernstein [image: Shaown Nandi] Shaown Nandi Director, AGS Technology AWS ‌ ‌ [image: Thomas DeBow] Thomas DeBow Chief Technology Officer Schonfeld [image: Kim Prado] Kim Prado CIO, US Capital Markets, Head Investment & Corporate Banking and Office of COO BMO [image: Shawn Edwards] Shawn Edwards Chief Technology Officer Bloomberg [image: Mandeep Singh] Mandeep Singh Head of Global Technology Research Bloomberg Intelligence ‌ [image: Anand Kannappan] Anand Kannappan CEO and Co-Founder Patronus AI [image: Varun Talwar] Varun Talwar CEO and Co-Founder Tetrate ‌ When and where ‌ Tuesday, October 29, 2024 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm EDT Bloomberg 731 Lexington Avenue <https://www.google.com/maps/search/731+Lexington+Avenue+%0D%0A+++++++++++++…> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/731+Lexington+Avenue+%0D%0A+++++++++++++…> 7th Floor <https://www.google.com/maps/search/731+Lexington+Avenue+%0D%0A+++++++++++++…> Multi-Purpose Room New York, NY 10022 Map <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=120516&elqTrackId=37ebf87c…> ‌ REQUEST TO ATTEND <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=120515&elqTrackId=29a3cd93…> ‌ About the business ‌ The Bloomberg Terminal <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=120514&elqTrackId=a44233a3…> brings together real-time data, breaking news, in-depth research, powerful analytics, communications tools and electronic trading capabilities in one fully integrated solution — used by more than 350,000 of the world's most influential decision makers. ‌ [image: LinkedIn] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=27418&elqTrackId=6e123267a…> [image: Twitter] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=47038&elqTrackId=8721d4411…> [image: Facebook] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=18570&elqTrackId=7e6d9b00c…> [image: Instagram] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=18569&elqTrackId=f28f081f6…> View this email in a browser <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/es?s=522772699&e=8893794&elqTrackId=53943002f…> Sent by Bloomberg Professional Services or Bloomberg Tradebook 731 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/731+Lexington+Avenue,+New+York,+NY+10022…> Please do not reply to this email to unsubscribe. Click here <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=53282&elqTrackId=ffe4dc55b…> to unsubscribe. View the Privacy Policy <https://www.bloomberg.com/notices/privacy/?elqTrackId=8b86674fd75b472b81954…> . © 2024 Bloomberg Finance L.P. All rights reserved.

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