Author: Max Smith

Transforming finance with AI The discussion began with Jared Brown emphasizing the critical role of AI in financial services and the importance of identifying precise use cases. “No one goes looking for a solution looking for a problem,” said Brown, emphasizing the need for financial institutions to carefully select AI applications that address real needs and ensure AI contributes to meaningful transformation rather than becoming an over-hyped buzzword. Brown's insights set the tone for a session aimed at demystifying AI and exploring its practical applications. Brown also detailed the evolution of the finance function within the organization. “The finance function…

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Today, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organizations of all sizes and sectors. Cyber ​​threats are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, leading businesses to turn to cybersecurity vendors for innovative solutions to protect their sensitive data. However, in the ever-changing world of cybersecurity, no single vendor can address these challenges alone, which is where strategic partnerships come in. Following its recent Global Partner Conference in Budapest, Kaspersky Lab shared insights on cybersecurity partnerships from the partners themselves. Insight #1: Strategic partnerships in cybersecurity benefit all parties involved: vendors, partners, and customers. Cybersecurity partners play a vital role in the…

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Recently, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued the Open Finance Regulation, through which the CBUAE will establish a comprehensive framework to regulate the licensing, supervision and operation of open finance. Open Finance. The new regulation will be implemented in a phased manner. The UAE's financial industry has welcomed the move, although it is still in its early stages. Hailed as a major development for the UAE's financial industry, the regulation will affect all CBUAE license holders. What is Open Finance? “Open Finance is a secure way for financial institutions to open up their systems to accredited third-party providers,”…

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GettyGetty A leadership tragedy involving approximately 40 teenage girls occurred today on a soccer field in Burnaby, British Columbia. As a leadership strategist, my job is to help people and organizations understand the many nuances of leadership. Like a chef who critiques every dish, even when I’m having dinner with friends after hours, I’m compelled to evaluate the leadership situation wherever I go. At Burnaby Lake West Sports Complex I experienced deep disappointment in leadership, the food was raw, the meal was awful and the overall experience was a leadership disaster. As a parent and leadership strategist, I empathize with…

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FILE – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin speaks as Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, right, Arkansas Attorney General Nicholas Broni, second from left, and high school athlete Amelia Ford, left, listen to a news conference about a lawsuit challenging new regulations aimed at protecting the rights of transgender students in schools, May 7, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The new federal regulations protecting the rights of transgender students have sparked lawsuits from Republican states that argue they require states to allow transgender athletes to compete on school teams. (Associated Press Photo/Andrew DeMillo, File) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Biden…

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We continue our countdown of our favorite video games of all time. Last time, we named our favorite games of the 20th century. This time, we'll be introducing our top 10 favorite games of this century. Let’s take a look at the list… As it stands, this is three generations of the WWE 2K series, and there's one good reason for that. GM mode is back. I'd honestly buy a WWE game just for the My GM mode, and while I do play the other modes in the series from time to time, I'll be honest and say that I…

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Finance Director Justin Bosley spoke to the Wood County Board of Education in August 2023 about the challenges facing the department and the need for the new position. (File photo) PARKERSBURG — After more than seven hours of testimony, the Wood County Board of Education voted 5-0 Thursday night to not renew Finance Director Justin Bosley's probationary contract. Bosley had been in the position for just over a year. On April 12, 2023, the board voted 4-1 to approve Bosley as the new finance director and treasurer, replacing previous finance director Whitni Kinnes, with Director Ron…

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