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Trio Mobil Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Based Industrial Safety and SIF Prevention
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 15 (TNSrpt) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Trio Mobil Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Based Industrial Safety and SIF Prevention
Recognition underscores Trio Mobil's leadership in AI-driven industrial safety intelligence, advancing proactive risk prevention, real-time exposure monitoring, and operational transformation.
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Advancing the next frontier of industrial
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 15 (TNSrpt) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Trio Mobil Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Based Industrial Safety and SIF Prevention
Recognition underscores Trio Mobil's leadership in AI-driven industrial safety intelligence, advancing proactive risk prevention, real-time exposure monitoring, and operational transformation.
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Advancing the next frontier of industrialsafety intelligence, Trio Mobil has been distinguished with Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the AI-based Industrial Safety sector, underscoring its role in reshaping how organizations anticipate and mitigate serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) through data-driven safety ecosystems. The recognition reflects the company's differentiated approach to elevating operational resilience by combining continuous exposure monitoring, AI-enabled decision support, and real-time, scalable intervention capabilities designed for complex, high-risk industrial environments.
Trio Mobil's AI-based industrial safety platform helps manufacturers, warehouses, logistics operators, and industrial enterprises detect high-risk interactions between forklifts, pedestrians, vehicles, equipment, and restricted zones before incidents occur. The platform combines AI vision, ultra-wideband proximity detection, IoT sensors, real-time alerts, automated intervention, and cloud-based analytics to support SIF prevention, near-miss visibility, and enterprise-wide safety standardization.
Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking framework across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Trio Mobil demonstrated excellence in both, aligning its innovation roadmap with the industry's shift from lagging incident metrics toward leading, prevention-oriented safety intelligence while executing at global scale across highly diverse industrial deployments.
"Industrial safety is undergoing a fundamental shift from measuring incidents after they occur to actively preventing exposure before harm happens. Trio Mobil's SIF intelligence platform reflects this transition, enabling organizations to manage safety as a continuous, data-driven discipline rather than a reactive compliance function," said Arun Prasath, Principal Consultant, Industrial, Frost & Sullivan.
Guided by a long-term growth strategy centered on AI-driven risk intelligence and enterprise-scale safety transformation, Trio Mobil has positioned itself at the forefront of industrial safety modernization. The company's strategic direction emphasizes the convergence of artificial intelligence, IoT-enabled sensing, and behavioral risk analytics to deliver measurable reductions in high-severity exposure across global operations.
Innovation remains a defining pillar of Trio Mobil's market approach. Its SIF intelligence platform integrates AI vision systems, ultra-wideband proximity detection, and multi-layer sensing architectures to identify unsafe interactions in real time. "Safety leadership today means acting on data before harm happens, not after. We're proud that Frost & Sullivan recognizes the role Trio Mobil is playing in that shift." said Nevzat Atakli, Co-founder and CEO at Trio Mobil.
The company's vertically integrated platform architecture further strengthens its differentiation, combining proprietary hardware, AI models, and cloud-based analytics into a unified safety intelligence ecosystem. This end-to-end design enables high-precision detection of risk scenarios such as pedestrian-vehicle proximity, blind-spot interactions, and high-kinetic industrial movements, while supporting automated interventions that reduce exposure before incidents occur.
Trio Mobil's commitment to customer impact is reflected in its ability to operationalize safety intelligence across thousands of sites in more than 65 countries. Its enterprise-focused deployment model enables organizations to standardize safety visibility, benchmark risk exposure across facilities, and prioritize interventions based on leading indicators rather than historical incident data.
Frost & Sullivan commends Trio Mobil for its category-defining contributions to AI-based industrial safety. The company's platform-driven approach is reshaping how organizations conceptualize risk management, transitioning safety from a compliance function into a continuously optimized operational discipline. Additional details are available in Frost & Sullivan's Global AI-Based Industrial Safety New Product Innovation Report.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition to organizations that demonstrate outstanding advancement in technology development and execution, resulting in measurable industry impact. The recognition highlights companies that are redefining competitive benchmarks through scalable innovation, strategic foresight, and strong market adoption.
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About Trio Mobil
Trio Mobil is a global technology company delivering AI and IoT-powered industrial safety solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. Its SIF Risk Intelligence Platform combines AI vision, Ultra-Wideband technology, connected infrastructure, and operational intelligence to help organizations continuously detect risk, measure exposure, and support real-time intervention.
Deployed across more than 2,000 enterprise sites in 65+ countries, Trio Mobil supports safer and more efficient industrial operations through technologies designed to reduce serious workplace risk while improving operational visibility and decision-making.
For more information, visit www.triomobil.com
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National Alliance for Care at Home Hosts 2026 Finance and Technology Summit
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 15 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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National Alliance for Care at Home Hosts 2026 Finance and Technology Summit
Over 600 industry leaders gather in Boston for three-day summit focused on financial transformation and emerging technologies
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On July 12-14, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) successfully hosted the 2026 Alliance Finance and Technology Summit in Boston, MA. The Summit brought together leaders from across the care at home continuum, with expert-led sessions, peer collaboration, and
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 15 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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National Alliance for Care at Home Hosts 2026 Finance and Technology Summit
Over 600 industry leaders gather in Boston for three-day summit focused on financial transformation and emerging technologies
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On July 12-14, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) successfully hosted the 2026 Alliance Finance and Technology Summit in Boston, MA. The Summit brought together leaders from across the care at home continuum, with expert-led sessions, peer collaboration, andinsights into digital transformation, data strategy, and tech-enabled care delivery.
More than 600 attendees and exhibitors participated in the comprehensive program, which featured keynote presentations, concurrent educational sessions, networking opportunities, award presentations, and a fundraiser at Fenway Park for the Research Institute for Home Care.
Early-arrival attendees joined one of three immersive pre-event "summer camp" workshops on Sunday, July 12: Hospice Summer Camp, Home Health Summer Camp, and Technology Summit Camp.
The Summit officially launched Sunday evening with an opening keynote by Tom Koulopoulos, a Leading Futurist and Artificial Intelligence Specialist. Koulopoulos is the author of thirteen books and founder of Delphi Group, a 30-year-old Boston-based think tank, which was named one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine. The session took a close look at emerging technology, including AI, and how technology enhances human connection, creativity, and value creation.
Monday began with an exciting keynote session featured Alliance CEO Jennifer Sheets alongside a panel of experts including Jeneen Iwugo, Acting Director, Center for Program Integrity at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Kevin Cummiskey, Director, Data Analytics and Systems Group, Center for Program Integrity at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Patrick Brown, Chief Financial Officer at Sutter Care at Home, Zac Long, Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel at Well Care Health, and Hillary Loeffler, Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs for the Alliance. Panel discussions included the latest technology and program integrity developments from CMS and what they mean for care at home. Attendees then moved into a full day of concurrent sessions before the evening fundraiser at Fenway Park.
Tuesday featured dedicated peer-to-peer networking sessions, allowing for informal conversation and knowledge sharing, before the opportunity for more concurrent educational sessions. The Summit concluded with a closing keynote expert panel and Q&A featuring Melinda Gaboury, Co-Founder and CEO of Healthcare Provider Solutions Inc, Mark Kulik, Senior Managing Director of The Braff Group, Andrew Olowu, Chief Technology Officer at Axxess, Jeremy Wiltz, Chief Strategy Officer at Medland Care Connection, and Beau Sorensen, Chief Operating Officer at VisionBound International. The panelists answered questions about finance, technology, operations, and what's next for care at home.
"Following a successful Inaugural Summit last year, this event raised the bar for connection and innovation. We were thrilled to bring together leaders throughout the care at home community to learn, collaborate, and level up," said Jennifer Sheets, CEO of the Alliance. "This event offered a unique opportunity to dive into how leaders across the C-suite can leverage new technologies and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. These topics are essential as care at home providers continue to endure a challenging operating environment. The Alliance will continue to act as a convener and change-maker on behalf of our community."
The Alliance looks forward to future events, including the Annual Meeting & Exposition on October 27-30 in Washington, D.C.
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About the National Alliance for Care at Home
The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) is the leading authority in advancing care in the home. We envision an America where everyone has access to the highest quality, person-centered healthcare wherever they call home. Through advocacy, education, and convening, we connect providers and stakeholders to strengthen care delivery across the home-based care continuum -- spanning home care, home health, hospice, palliative care, and Medicaid home and community-based services. Learn more at www.AllianceForCareAtHome.org.
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Original text here: https://allianceforcareathome.org/national-alliance-for-care-at-home-hosts-2026-finance-and-technology-summit/
[Category: Health Care]
NRF Releases Updated Retail Fraud Taxonomy
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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NRF Releases Updated Retail Fraud Taxonomy
The National Retail Federation today released an updated version of the NRF Retail Fraud Taxonomy, a guide for analyzing fraud activity across retail environments developed collaboratively by NRF, Target Corporation and the Chertoff Group.
"Retail fraud has evolved: It is sophisticated, technology-driven and increasingly affecting different teams across business operations," said NRF Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and
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WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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NRF Releases Updated Retail Fraud Taxonomy
The National Retail Federation today released an updated version of the NRF Retail Fraud Taxonomy, a guide for analyzing fraud activity across retail environments developed collaboratively by NRF, Target Corporation and the Chertoff Group.
"Retail fraud has evolved: It is sophisticated, technology-driven and increasingly affecting different teams across business operations," said NRF Vice President of Artificial Intelligence andTechnology Policy Caroline Reppert, who is also director of NRF's Center for Digital Risk & Innovation. "A common fraud taxonomy is the foundation of effective collaboration. By giving retailers, technology providers, financial institutions, law enforcement and policymakers a shared language to describe fraud, NRF's Retail Fraud Taxonomy improves stakeholders' ability to share information, identify emerging threats quickly and drive more targeted, effective solutions."
The Taxonomy is a knowledge base of retail fraud and abuse techniques derived from real-world observations, aimed at enhancing the industry's ability to define, understand, prepare for, mitigate and detect fraud. By standardizing how retail fraud techniques, behaviors, mitigations and detection strategies are described and understood, it serves as an effective tool for education, communication, security assessments, team exercises and resource prioritization.
Today's fraud actors operate across both physical and digital environments. These groups quickly adapt tactics, share knowledge online, use automation and anonymity tools, and often specialize in different stages of fraud operations. This knowledge base enables organizations to better understand how fraudsters operate, how attacks progress through various stages of execution, and where defensive controls can most effectively disrupt fraudulent activity.
The Taxonomy also helps organizations communicate more consistently, improve coordination across teams, share intelligence at scale and strengthen fraud detection and disruption efforts across the broader retail ecosystem.
The updated Version 2.0 NRF Retail Fraud Taxonomy will be presented this afternoon at the 37th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Global Fraud Conference in Boston.
The Taxonomy is intended to provide a framework that evolves alongside the retail threat landscape. Download the full report here (https://nrf.com/research/retail-fraud-taxonomy). An interactive version is available here (https://target.github.io/retail-fraud-taxonomy-viewer/), courtesy of the Target Corporation.
More information is available by contacting cdri@nrf.com.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs -- 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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About Target
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) brings together style, design and value to offer a distinct assortment and elevated shopping experience across more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online. Powered by more than 400,000 team members, Target serves millions of families each week and invests in the communities where they live and work to support growth and opportunity for all.
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About The Chertoff Group
The Chertoff Group is a global leader in security. Our team of recognized experts helps organizations to manage cyber, physical, regulatory and geopolitical risks; build resilience; navigate evolving regulatory and compliance requirements; and discover opportunities to win business and create value. Together we enable a more secure world. Learn more at Chertoffgroup.com and follow The Chertoff Group on LinkedIn.
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-releases-updated-retail-fraud-taxonomy
[Category: Business]
MBI Reports $20.5 Billion U.S. Permanent Modular Market, Forecasts 6.5% Annual Growth Through 2030
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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MBI Reports $20.5 Billion U.S. Permanent Modular Market, Forecasts 6.5% Annual Growth Through 2030
Annual industry reports show modular gaining share in the United States and Canada as relocatable buildings evolve into flexible infrastructure
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The U.S. permanent modular construction market reached $20.5 billion in 2025, representing approximately 5.1% of construction activity in key market segments, and is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.5% through 2030,
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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MBI Reports $20.5 Billion U.S. Permanent Modular Market, Forecasts 6.5% Annual Growth Through 2030
Annual industry reports show modular gaining share in the United States and Canada as relocatable buildings evolve into flexible infrastructure
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The U.S. permanent modular construction market reached $20.5 billion in 2025, representing approximately 5.1% of construction activity in key market segments, and is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.5% through 2030,according to new industry reports released today by the Modular Building Institute (MBI).
Developed in partnership with FMI Consulting, MBI's 2026 Modular Construction Industry Reports (https://www.modular.org/industry-analysis/) include the 2026 United States Permanent Modular Construction Industry Report and the 2026 Canadian Permanent Modular Construction Industry Report. MBI also independently produced its 2026 North American Relocatable Buildings Industry Report. Together, the reports examine market performance, regional trends, growth opportunities, adoption barriers and the factors driving greater use of modular construction.
The U.S. report finds that multifamily housing remains the industry's largest segment, while office and data center construction has emerged as a significant opportunity. The U.S. West leads the country in market size, supported by housing affordability pressures and disaster recovery needs.
"These reports show that modular construction is gaining ground because it addresses the problems owners and communities need solved now: housing shortages, limited labor, rising costs and schedules that cannot keep slipping," said Tom Hardiman, CAE, executive director of the Modular Building Institute. "The opportunity is not simply to build faster. It is to deliver greater certainty, quality and capacity across the markets that need it most."
The reports highlight several findings with broad implications for developers, public agencies, investors and construction leaders:
* Factory production can reduce project timelines by 20% to 50%, while improving quality control, reducing onsite disruption and helping owners reach occupancy sooner.
* Canada's modular construction market now accounts for approximately 5.5% of the country's overall construction market and is projected to outpace traditional construction growth by a full percentage point. Multifamily residential represents nearly half of Canada's projected modular market and has the highest forecast growth rate, at 7.3%.
* North America's relocatable buildings sector has moved beyond the idea of "temporary space." Education and construction remain its anchor markets, but healthcare, disaster response, workforce housing, retail and industrial uses are growing. The market is also evolving toward a broader "space-as-a-service" model built around leasing, reuse, relocation, refurbishment, resale and value-added services.
The reports also identify obstacles that continue to limit wider adoption, including financing gaps, permitting and regulatory inconsistency, uneven project pipelines, design coordination challenges and a lack of modular experience among some project teams. At the same time, long-term demand remains supported by population growth, aging public infrastructure, school capacity constraints, healthcare needs, labor shortages, housing affordability and climate-related disaster response.
MBI's annual industry reports have become a key reference for investment firms, banks, media organizations, researchers, consultants, students and construction professionals seeking reliable information about the size, direction and potential of the modular building industry. The 2026 collection includes five-year outlooks, region-specific analysis, stakeholder insights and best practices for successful project delivery.
The reports are available now through MBI's Industry Analysis page. MBI members may download the collection at no charge; nonmembers may purchase the three-report digital bundle. Journalists may request a review copy, data briefing, or interview with MBI leadership through the media contact below:
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About the Modular Building Institute
Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute is the international nonprofit trade association serving the commercial modular construction industry. As the Voice of Commercial Modular Construction(R), MBI works to expand the use of offsite and modular construction through innovative construction practices, advocacy, education and recognition of high-quality modular designs and facilities.
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Original text here: https://www.modular.org/2026/07/14/mbi-reports-20-5b-us-permanent-modular-market-forecasts-6-5-annual-growth-through-2030/
[Category: Construction]
LEI for Australia Increased in May
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for Australia Increased in May
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for Australia increased by 0.2% in May 2026 to 116.9 (2016=100), after a 0.3% increase in April. Over the
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NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for Australia Increased in May
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for Australia increased by 0.2% in May 2026 to 116.9 (2016=100), after a 0.3% increase in April. Over thesix-month period from November 2025 to May 2026, the LEI for Australia increased by 0.6%, slowing from the growth rate of 2.4% recorded between May and November 2025.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index (r) (CEI) for Australia also increased by 0.2% in May 2026 to 119.7 (2016=100), after being unchanged in April. Over the six-month period from November 2025 to May 2026, the CEI inched up by only 0.1%, a much lower rate of growth than 1.0% increase observed during the previous six-month period, between May and November 2025.
The next release is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. ET.
* The Australia LEI rose moderately in May
* Most components of the Australia LEI continued improving in May
* The annual growth rate of the Australia LEI continued at a positive trajectory, indicating economic expansion going into the second half of 2026
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About The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r) (LEI) and Coincident Economic Index(r) (CEI) for Australia
The composite economic indexes are key elements in an analytic system designed to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle. Comprised of multiple independent indicators, the indexes are constructed to summarize and reveal common turning points in the economy in a clearer and more convincing manner than any individual component.
The CEI reflects current economic conditions and is highly correlated with real GDP. The LEI is a predictive tool that anticipates-or "leads"-turning points in the business cycle by around seven months.
The seven components of Leading Economic Index(r) for Australia are:
* Yield Spread, 10Y - Policy Rate
* Share Prices, All Ordinaries S&P/ASX 200
* Money Supply, M3
* Building Approvals
* Rural Goods Exports
* Non-Farm Sector, Sale to Inventories Ratio
* Gross Operating Surplus, Private Non-Financial Corp.
The four components of the Coincident Economic Index(r) for Australia are:
* Employment
* Household Income
* Industrial Production
* Retail Trade
To access data, please visit: https://data-central.conference-board.org/
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About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the Member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What's Ahead (r) (r). Founded in 1916, we are a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. TCB.org l Learn about Membership
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ICBA, ABA Join State Associations in Urging Senate to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Provisions in Clarity Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA, ABA Join State Associations in Urging Senate to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Provisions in Clarity Act
In a new letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Charles Schumer today, the American Bankers Association and Independent Community Bankers of America joined 76 state associations representing thousands of community financial institutions across the country expressing genuine concerns with the Clarity Act and urging targeted
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WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA, ABA Join State Associations in Urging Senate to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Provisions in Clarity Act
In a new letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Charles Schumer today, the American Bankers Association and Independent Community Bankers of America joined 76 state associations representing thousands of community financial institutions across the country expressing genuine concerns with the Clarity Act and urging targetedchanges to provide greater certainty that payment stablecoins cannot function as substitutes for bank deposits.
In the letter, the associations expressed support for responsible innovation and a well-regulated digital asset marketplace while emphasizing the need for clear and enforceable guardrails around stablecoin interest, yield and reward programs. They noted that engagement with lawmakers and regulators has led to meaningful improvements in the legislation, including efforts to address the industry's concerns.
"At the same time, significant questions remain regarding whether the current language in Section 404 provides sufficient clarity and certainty to achieve that objective," the associations wrote. "In particular, we remain concerned that ambiguities within the bill could encourage stablecoin arrangements to effectively function as substitutes for deposits, despite Congress's longstanding and clearly stated intent that payment stablecoins should serve as transaction tools rather than store-of-value products."
The letter warns that deposit flight could have significant consequences for community financial institutions and the customers they serve. Deposits held by community banks help support mortgage lending, small-business financing, agricultural credit and other forms of relationship banking that drive local economic growth. The associations stressed that "ensuring that stablecoin regulations draw clear and enforceable boundaries around interest- and yield-like incentives is therefore essential to preserving the flow of credit that local communities depend upon."
To address these concerns, the associations urge targeted revisions to Section 404 that would clarify the prohibition on interest and yield and help ensure that the prohibition cannot be circumvented through alternative incentive structures. They also urge lawmakers to replace the bill's "functional and economic equivalent" standard with a "substantially similar" standard and to remove language they believe could create ambiguity regarding rewards tied to stablecoin balances, duration or tenure.
"Removing this provision aligns with our shared objective to not incentivize the idle holding of payment stablecoins for extended periods of time," the associations wrote. "Retaining this section would negate the goals of the upfront prohibition (to deter deposit flight) while tying rewards directly to how much and for how long customers hold payment stablecoins in wallets or exchanges."
The groups urged senators to strengthen the legislation before final passage by incorporating the proposed changes and providing greater certainty that incentives tied to the holding, retention or balance of payment stablecoins cannot be used in ways that undermine congressional intent. "Clarifying these provisions would help establish durable rules of the road, support responsible innovation, and provide the clearest path to achieving Congress's stated objective while reducing the risk of unintended consequences for consumers and communities alike," the letter states.
The associations concluded by reaffirming their commitment to working constructively with policymakers to resolve the issue.
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About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America(r) has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation's community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
As local and trusted sources of credit, America's community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers' financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA's website at icba.org.
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About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.2 trillion in loans.
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INFODOC: https://www.icba.org/documents/45248/0/Joint+State+Bankers+Associations+Letter+re+Clarity+Act+07.14.2026.pdf/6e65b9ff-ef97-9b63-d41e-8fe3e85bd291?t=1784044725383
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GCSAA Names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic Regional Field Staff Representative
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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GCSAA names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic regional field staff representative
Cochran will be the liaison for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia beginning July 27 from his home office in Selinsgrove, Pa.
Experienced superintendent to assist GCSAA chapters in five states
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Craig Cochran has been named the field staff representative for the Mid-Atlantic region of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
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LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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GCSAA names Craig Cochran as Mid-Atlantic regional field staff representative
Cochran will be the liaison for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia beginning July 27 from his home office in Selinsgrove, Pa.
Experienced superintendent to assist GCSAA chapters in five states
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Craig Cochran has been named the field staff representative for the Mid-Atlantic region of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America(GCSAA).
Cochran joins the GCSAA staff from his position as superintendent at Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Selinsgrove, Pa. His more than 30 years in the golf industry also includes stints as superintendent at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, N.Y., and as territory sales manager for Five-Star Golf Cars/E-Z-GO.
"My involvement with GCSAA and chapter leadership has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career," Cochran said. "I understand how important chapters are to member engagement, education, advocacy and professional support, and I am looking forward to being a resource for the Mid-Atlantic chapters and the superintendents they serve."
A 28-year member of GCSAA, Cochran has extensive leadership and volunteer experience at GCSAA's national and chapter levels. He is a past president of the Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association and is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Golf Course Superintendents Association.
Cochran is a graduate of the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management Certificate Program, where he received high honors, and earned an associate's degree in business administration from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. He credits the support of his wife, Georgia, and son, Lucas, as an important part of his career journey.
Cochran will be the liaison for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia beginning July 27 from his home office in Selinsgrove, Pa. GCSAA has nine regional field staff members who maintain direct communication with 94 affiliated chapters in North America.
To learn more about the field staff program, visit https://www.gcsaa.org/community/regional-resources.
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Original text here: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/media/news-release/2026/07/14/gcsaa-names-craig-cochran-as-mid-atlantic-regional-field-staff-representative
[Category: Facilities Management]
