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In this episode of the IIF Global Regulatory Update podcast, we feature four senior financial leaders from McKinsey: Justin Grace, Lamont Atkins, Soumya Banerjee, and Lauren Craig. All of McKinsey's featured speakers have extensive experience and influence in the world of cybersecurity and emerging technology. Justin is a partner leading North America's cybersecurity practice in the Risk and Resilience practice, Lamont is a senior advisor, Saumya is an associate partner, and Lauren is an engagement manager and cybersecurity expert. The conversation will focus on the findings of the joint IIF/McKinsey 2024 report on Promising Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies, titled “The…
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday following the release of big inflation numbers that were better than expected. The reading was one of the last pieces of data that could sway the Federal Reserve at next week's policy meeting.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC), which has a high proportion of high-tech stocks, fell 0.5%. Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) stock prices both fell more than 4%, continuing declines from the previous session.The producer price index rose 0.6% in February from the previous month, exceeding expectations for a…
The 2024 nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced by the Strong National Museum. This year's nomination list includes “Asteroids,'' “Elite,'' “Guitar Hero,'' “Metroid,'' “The Mist,'' “Neopets,'' “Resident Evil,'' “Tokimeki Memorial,'' and “Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.'' ”, “Ultima” and “You Don’t Know Jack”. “This year’s finalists have the honor of competing for a spot in the 10th class of the World Video Game Hall of Fame.” John Paul C. Dyson, director of Strong's International Center for the History of Electronic Games, said in a statement announcing the nominees. “Even after 10 years, there is no…
U.S. stocks reversed Thursday morning after the release of big, better-than-expected inflation data. The data was one of the last pieces of data that could sway the Federal Reserve at next week's policy meeting.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC), which has a high proportion of high-tech stocks, fluctuated around the flatline. Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) stock prices fell following losses in pre-market trading on Thursday.The producer price index rose 0.6% in February, beating expectations for a 0.3% rise. Investors were watching whether inflation cooled quickly…
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It was interesting to read the Ipsos report on Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labor Market in 2023. This report highlights ongoing frustrations and challenges in recruiting, training, and retaining staff across all cybersecurity domains. Some enlightening discoveries include:Approximately 739,000 companies (50% of those surveyed) are required to fill out basic skills. This means that cybersecurity personnel at these companies lack the confidence to perform the kinds of basic tasks set out in the government-approved Cyber Essentials Scheme and do not have support from external cybersecurity providers. yeah.Approximately 487,000 companies (33% of those surveyed) have higher skills gaps, with…
Jack Collinsworth made his prestigious debut as NBC's Notre Dame football play-by-play voice in September 2022 at just 27 years old, replacing Mike Tirico, one of the most decorated announcers in sports. became.Landing such a position suggested he was a sportscasting genius, but from the first game, when Marshall beat Notre Dame, Collinsworth rose to the national stage in this role. I didn't think it was worth it. He lacked precision and rhythm and kept saying “um, uh,” his bad habits that usually break out with years of practice.The attention on Collinsworth increased last year, especially during his lackluster performance…
This year's finalists for The Strong Museum's Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, and influential titles have once again been chosen. As with previous years, the nominees include games from multiple eras, including classics like Asteroids, Elite, and Metroid.Released in 1979, Asteroids made the list for its challenging gameplay and intense sound effects, while Elite was praised as an early pioneer in 3D graphics. Nintendo's Metroid achieved this popularity thanks to its innovative gameplay, alien atmosphere, and memorable soundtrack. Moving into the 90's, Strong Museum was credited with “The Mist” with puzzles and his adoption of CD-ROM technology,…
Retail sales rebounded in February after suffering the steepest decline in almost a year last month.Retail sales rose 0.6% in February from the previous month, according to Census Bureau data. Economists had expected spending to rise 0.8%, according to Bloomberg data. Retail sales had previously fallen by an unexpected 1.1% in January.”The modest recovery in retail sales in February suggests that consumer spending growth has slowed in early 2024,” said Michael Pearce, deputy chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics.Sales excluding cars and gasoline rose 0.3% in February, in line with expectations.By category, construction materials and gardening equipment led the rise,…