Writing about Trump's attempts to buy Greenland today, which are speeding up independence referendum talks.
Life feels a simulation that has been written by Ray Bradbury.
How long until he comes after journalists and writers?
22.01.2025 17:03 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Costco Doubled Down On DEI As A Business Case. What We Can All Learn.
Costco is not here for the anti-DEI rhetoric, pushback or bullying. In a recent BOD meeting they double downed on DEI. Let's explore what they said & what we can learn.
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The boardβs response:
βOur Board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary. β
30.12.2024 18:37 β π 601 π 146 π¬ 21 π 14
Asset Managers (Not Surprisingly) Cheer Paul Atkins as βEnforcement-Liteβ SEC Pick
Atkins βhas been a strong supporter of the asset management industry and sympathizes with the challenges faced by the industry trying to comply with often-ambiguous SEC rules.β
Donald Trump's nomination of Paul Atkins as SEC chair has been welcomed by asset managers. Atkins, a former commissioner, is known for his balanced regulatory approach and support for innovation, including in the crypto space. Read @johncrabb.bsky.social's piece.
#FinancialRegulation #Crypto
16.12.2024 17:40 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Wealthy Investors Are Next Growth Point for Alts Managers, but Profiting From This Group Will Prove Tricky
A report from EY says the industry has pivoted to individuals, but tapping and servicing these clients is expensive.
In his article, @johncrabb.bsky.social discusses how alternative investment managers are increasingly targeting high-net-worth individuals to drive growth. However, servicing this segment presents challenges due to the high costs associated with sales, marketing, and compliance.
#WealthManagement
11.12.2024 21:54 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedyβs Nomination
Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. βwould put the publicβs health in jeopardy,β more than 75 laureates wrote.
More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm RFK Jr.
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
09.12.2024 21:40 β π 27947 π 8079 π¬ 771 π 379
Does not everything depend on our interpretation of the silence around us?
10.12.2024 10:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The clowns are taking over the circus.
20.11.2024 16:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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