Monthly Archives: June 2016

Pre-Conceived Bias – From Compliance Officer to Hipster

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The financial services industry is highly regulated and those of us who work in compliance are tasked with developing a compliance program that includes advising the business on rules and regulations, providing interpretative guidance, developing policies and procedures, partnering with the business, overseeing and monitoring to ensure compliance with the applicable rules and regulations. Compliance is probably one of the least

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Grand Central Terminal Through the Eyes of the Homeless

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Homeless in New York City (“NYC”)is a complicated matter. and over the years, throughout the different economic cycles, the homeless population in NYC increases and decreases.  However, in 2008, the number of homeless people at Grand Central Terminal (“GCT”) increased significantly with the economic downturn and it has not really decreased since then.  The homeless and the commuters seem to

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Springsteen: 2016 River Tour: A Reflection on the Concert’s Inspirational Message

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While I consider myself a Bruce Springsteen fan compared to his typical fan I pale in comparison.  Nevertheless I have the same amount of passion, respect and awe for the man and his legend. One day I received an email from a friend in London.  She said “tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street

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