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1Kosmos Names Christine Owen Field CTO

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Professional Services, Security, Technology, Insurance, Software, Finance, Banking, Public sector, Trust, IAM, Friction, Policy, Federal, Veritas Capital, Cryptocurrency

1Kosmos , the company that unifies identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced the appointment of Christine Owen as the company’s first Field CTO.

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  • 1Kosmos , the company that unifies identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced the appointment of Christine Owen as the company’s first Field CTO.
  • She joins 1Kosmos from Guidehouse, a leading global provider of technology and risk consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets.
  • “Christine is a proven identity and access management expert with years of experience working as a consultant on cybersecurity and zero trust projects in the public sector,” said Hemen Vimadalal, CEO of 1Kosmos.
  • “Achieving zero trust security begins and ends with an identity and access management infrastructure that goes beyond authentication and is based on digital identity verification,” said Christine Owen.

Hitachi Vantara Federal Joins the International Biometrics + Identity Association

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Software, Defense, White House, Federal Government, Other Defense, Hardware, Data Management, Technology, Intelligence, Partnership, Trust, Knowledge, Research, Life, Multimedia, Privacy, Hitachi, Federal, Human, Federation

Hitachi Vantara Federal, the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government, has announced its new membership into the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) in the technology and solutions providers category.

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  • Hitachi Vantara Federal, the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government, has announced its new membership into the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) in the technology and solutions providers category.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327421002/en/
    Hitachi Vantara Federal brings over 20 years of research and tailored solutions to the association, including its finger vein scanner and integrated smart space video technology and intelligence.
  • "We’re excited to join IBIA,” said Gary Hix, chief technology officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal.
  • “We’re delighted to count Hitachi Vantara Federal among the industry leaders joining the IBIA,” said John Mears, Chairman of the IBIA Board.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Consulting, Professional Services, Finance, Uncertainty, Hamas, FTP, Face, Infection, ETF, ERISA, Reputational damage, FTA, Risk, COVID-19, Federal, AIB (NI), Terrorism, Judgement, Prospectus, Investment, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Internal Revenue Code, Federal Reserve, Fund, FINRA, Security (finance)

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.

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  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTA is the supervisor of the First Trust unit investment trusts, while FTP is the sponsor.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (FTA) is the adviser to the First Trust fund(s).

Lewis & Clark Bancorp announces 2023 Fourth Quarter and Year-to-Date Results

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Banking, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, OTC Markets Group, Risk management, Partnership, FDIC, Education, Travel, Bank, Sale, Insurance, Investment, Book, Federal

Lewis & Clark Bancorp (OTC Pink: LWCL) announces 2023 fourth-quarter and year-to-date consolidated results.

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  • Lewis & Clark Bancorp (OTC Pink: LWCL) announces 2023 fourth-quarter and year-to-date consolidated results.
  • Earnings per share were $0.18 for the current-year quarter, compared to $0.57 for the prior-year quarter.
  • The full-year 2023 net loss was substantially due to a $3.2 million pre-tax loss on the sale of investment securities.
  • Net interest margin was 2.62% for the current-year quarter compared to 2.89% for the same quarter one year ago.

MeridianLink Announces 2024 MeridianLink LIVE! Keynote Speakers and Thought Leader Participation

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Other Consumer, Technology, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Software, Data Analytics, Consumer, Artificial Intelligence, McKinsey & Company, Face, Growth, United Nations Security Council, Digital, Financial Times, Agriculture, United, White, Federal, Risk, Society, CNBC, United Nations, CNN, History, Policy, AI, Humour, American Banker, Atlantic Council, Housing, Investment, Council, Economist, Future, Federal Reserve, Singularity Group, Ali Akbar Mohtashamipur, The Wall Street Journal, Economics, Tech, Human

MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the keynote speakers and thought leaders who will take the stage at MeridianLink LIVE!

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  • MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the keynote speakers and thought leaders who will take the stage at MeridianLink LIVE!
  • His recent work includes helping clients improve their advanced-analytics programs, launch digital banks and data businesses, and create centralized analytics environments.
  • In his session, Larry will discuss the future of AI in banking with MeridianLink SVP of product, Ian Goldsmith.
  • Tech Humanist Kate O’Neill brings over 25 years of digital innovation expertise to the MeridianLink LIVE!

ModernFi Receives Honors for Fintech Innovation

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Fintech, Growth, Environment, Trust, Insurance, Wind, Organizational founder, Safety, API, GGV Capital, Federal, Bank

ModernFi was also named to the GGV Capital Fintech Innovation 50 , which recognizes the 50 most promising fintech companies as determined by investors.

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  • ModernFi was also named to the GGV Capital Fintech Innovation 50 , which recognizes the 50 most promising fintech companies as determined by investors.
  • Since its inception, ModernFi has been fully focused on helping financial institutions of all sizes grow, retain, and manage their deposits.
  • “ModernFi is honored to be recognized by both Fast Company and GGV Capital for its efforts to innovate in the fintech space,” said Adam DeVita, COO and Cofounder of ModernFi.
  • ModernFi is proud to accept its recent honors for financial technology innovation, and the ModernFi team is looking ahead to future growth and further industry advancements.

Conceal and Carahsoft Team Up to Safeguard Students: Offering Free Browser Security for Educational Institutions Across the U.S.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Online Privacy, Technology, Security, Apps, Applications, Other Education, Continuing, Training, Telecommunications, University, Software, Primary, Secondary, Networks, Education, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Trust (social science), Partnership, Risk, School, Gambling, Concealment device, Carahsoft, Student, Statistics, MHEC, Safety, State, Multimedia, Federal, Online shopping

By integrating Conceal’s AI-powered browser security technology, students and educational institutions can navigate the web securely, mitigating the risk of potentially devastating cyber-attacks.

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  • By integrating Conceal’s AI-powered browser security technology, students and educational institutions can navigate the web securely, mitigating the risk of potentially devastating cyber-attacks.
  • To register for free ConcealBrowse student licenses, educational institutions can visit the dedicated registration page here .
  • This initiative is open to all educational institutions within the United States, subject to eligibility and verification by Conceal and Carahsoft.
  • For more information, contact the Conceal team at Carahsoft at (703) 871-8548 and [email protected] .

GuidePoint Security Helps Organizations Address Data Privacy Requirements with Portfolio of Services

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Metric, Organization, Exercise, Digital, Information, Risk, U.S. state, GDPR, DSAR, Process, PET, Bill of Rights, IPO, GPC, Privacy, NIST, Architecture, HIPAA, Do Not Track, FERPA, Procedure, ISO, Federal, Legislation, Guidepoint, Online shopping

GuidePoint Security , a cybersecurity solutions leader enabling organizations to make smarter decisions and minimize risk, today announced the availability of its Data Privacy services, which are designed to help customers take control of their privacy operations.

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  • GuidePoint Security , a cybersecurity solutions leader enabling organizations to make smarter decisions and minimize risk, today announced the availability of its Data Privacy services, which are designed to help customers take control of their privacy operations.
  • These new data privacy laws will require companies to be accountable and to evaluate and ensure data protection addendums in their processes.
  • GuidePoint’s Data Privacy Services are tailored to meet an organization and its data privacy program at its current maturity level.
  • “We have developed a broad portfolio of data privacy services to meet a customer at their current maturity level,” said Scott Griswold, Practice Director - Governance Services, GuidePoint Security.

First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.105 Per Share for April

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FSD) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.105 per share payable on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2024.

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  • First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FSD) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.105 per share payable on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2024.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.

First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.06 Per Share for April

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Uncertainty, Hamas, New York Stock Exchange, FTP, Infection, Central bank, ERISA, Risk, FTA, COVID-19, Federal, AIB (NI), Terrorism, FAM, Movement, Judgement, Abrdn, Loss, Organic, Investment, European, Fraud, Internal Revenue Code, Federal Reserve, Fund, FINRA, Government, European Central Bank, Security (finance)

First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FAM) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.06 per share payable on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FAM) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.06 per share payable on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2024.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.
  • Market risk is the risk that a particular investment, or shares of a fund in general may fall in value.