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Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues, Student Loan Issues, Chapter 11 vs. Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute Program Oct. 16-17
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025:
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Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues, Student Loan Issues, Chapter 11 vs. Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute Program Oct. 16-17
ABI and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law are pleased to present the 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute, taking place Oct. 16-17 at the Kansas City, Mo., offices of Polsinelli. This year's program continues its tradition of timely business and consumer tracks,
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025:
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Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues, Student Loan Issues, Chapter 11 vs. Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute Program Oct. 16-17
ABI and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law are pleased to present the 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute, taking place Oct. 16-17 at the Kansas City, Mo., offices of Polsinelli. This year's program continues its tradition of timely business and consumer tracks,providing the training professionals need at affordable pricing. ABI's popular ABI Talks session will feature TED Talk-like discussions on key bankruptcy issues. There will be a special presentation of the Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award, given annually to an individual who manifests the highest standards of excellence in bankruptcy practice, who has contributed distinctively to the development and appreciation of bankruptcy law, and/or who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of bankruptcy administration or practice.
Attendees have the opportunity to earn up to 9.5 hours of CLE/CPE credit and 2 hours of ethics credit. Andrew J. Nazar of Polsinelli (Kansas City, Mo.) is the chair of the 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute.
Concurrent sessions include:
Economic Outlook and Recap: Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues
Case Law Updates
Fraud
ABI Talks
Judicial Round and Round
AI Panel: Practical Uses and Restrictions
Plenary: Ethics
Commercial bankruptcy track sessions include:
What Judges Want to See from Counsel
Chapter 11 vs. Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives
Consumer bankruptcy track sessions include:
What Judges Want to See from Counsel
Department of Education and Student Loan Issues
If you are a member of the press and would like to attend the Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute, please contact ABI Public Affairs Officer John Hartgen at 703-894-5935 or jhartgen@abi.org.
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ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes nearly 10,000 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional information on ABI, visit www.abiworld.org. For additional conference information, visit http://www.abi.org/calendar-of-events.
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Original text here: https://www.abi.org/node/1000790
[Category: Financial Services]
Report Will Target Cancer Rates in Aircrews, But Toxic-Exposure Work Is Far From Finished
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2025:
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Report Will Target Cancer Rates in Aircrews, But Toxic-Exposure Work Is Far From Finished
A MOAA-supported law requiring a VA study on cancers affecting former fixed-wing aircrew members marks a step forward in the treatment of toxic-exposed veterans, "but as a nation we can't stop there."
That's the message in a commentary from MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Washington Headquarters Executive Director
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2025:
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Report Will Target Cancer Rates in Aircrews, But Toxic-Exposure Work Is Far From Finished
A MOAA-supported law requiring a VA study on cancers affecting former fixed-wing aircrew members marks a step forward in the treatment of toxic-exposed veterans, "but as a nation we can't stop there."
That's the message in a commentary from MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Washington Headquarters Executive DirectorRandy Reese published Sept. 15 by Stars and Stripes.
Under the Aviation Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, signed by the president into law Aug. 14, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) will conduct a study for the VA identifying potential unhealthy exposures faced by aircrews and how those exposures could associate with higher cancer rates, more cancer-related deaths, and rates of specific cancers such as brain, lung, pancreatic, and thyroid, among others.
The commentary highlights work by MOAA and DAV on behalf of these veterans, from those exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War to younger veterans sickened by burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The heart of that work: Ending the Wait for Toxic-Exposed Veterans (https://www.dav.org/ending-the-wait/), a report released last year (https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2024-news-articles/advocacy/ending-the-wait-how-moaa-is-making-a-difference-for-toxic-exposed-veterans/) outlining more than a century of such exposure, the VA's often-delayed response to these incidents (34.1 years, on average, from exposure to full benefit access), and a series of recommendations to create a faster, fairer process for all toxic-exposed veterans - past, present, and future.
Among the recommendations, which were laid out in the commentary:
* Congressional hearings "to evaluate the successes and shortcomings" of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, a series of generational benefits reforms which became law in 2022.
* The establishment of a permanent Office of Toxic Exposures and Military Hazards "to focus critical attention and resources on strengthening VA health care and benefits programs for toxic-exposed veterans."
* The creation of a Toxic Exposure Stakeholder Advisory Committee designed to "provide veterans with a stronger voice in setting VA's priorities and policies" for toxic-exposed veterans, their families, and their survivors.
Read the full piece (https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2025-09-15/aviator-cancer-toxic-exposed-veterans-19100103.html), and keep up with ongoing MOAA advocacy efforts on this issue and others by registering at our Legislative Action Center (https://www.moaa.org/takeaction).
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REPORT: https://www.dav.org/wp-content/uploads/EndingTheWait_Full-Report.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2025-news-articles/health-care-and-earned-benefits/report-will-target-cancer-rates-in-aircrews,-but-toxic-exposure-work-is-far-from-finished/
[Category: National Defense]
NVCA Statement on the Passing of Bill Egan
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release:
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NVCA Statement on the Passing of Bill Egan
WASHINGTON, DC - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement in response to the passing of Bill Egan:
"We are saddened by the passing of Bill Egan, a true pioneer and visionary in our industry. Bill not only helped shape the venture capital community but also generously gave his time and leadership as Chair of the NVCA Board, leaving his mark on our organization and the broader
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release:
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NVCA Statement on the Passing of Bill Egan
WASHINGTON, DC - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement in response to the passing of Bill Egan:
"We are saddened by the passing of Bill Egan, a true pioneer and visionary in our industry. Bill not only helped shape the venture capital community but also generously gave his time and leadership as Chair of the NVCA Board, leaving his mark on our organization and the broaderentrepreneurial ecosystem. His legacy will live on in the countless entrepreneurs and investors he inspired throughout his remarkable career."
Bill served as a founder and General Partner of Alta Communications and Marion Equity Partners. His career in the industry began in 1979 when he co-founded Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co.
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and networking. For more information about NVCA, please visit www.nvca.org.
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Original text here: https://nvca.org/press_releases/nvca-statement-on-the-passing-of-bill-egan/
[Category: Financial Services]
MISMO Seeks Comment on Federal Government Housing Agency Servicing Dataset
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2025:
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MISMO Seeks Comment on Federal Government Housing Agency Servicing Dataset
MISMO(R), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that it is seeking public comment on a new Federal Government Housing Agency Servicing Dataset. The 30-day public comment period will run through October 16, 2025.
"The dataset is a comprehensive collection of MISMO data points and enumerations that establish a baseline standard for exchanging servicing
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2025:
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MISMO Seeks Comment on Federal Government Housing Agency Servicing Dataset
MISMO(R), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that it is seeking public comment on a new Federal Government Housing Agency Servicing Dataset. The 30-day public comment period will run through October 16, 2025.
"The dataset is a comprehensive collection of MISMO data points and enumerations that establish a baseline standard for exchanging servicinginformation," said MISMO Acting President Rick Hill. "Initiated by the Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Service (LGY), this effort supports the VA's future modernization goals and lays the groundwork for broader industry adoption of standard servicing data, which will strengthen consistency and efficiency in loan servicing."
With a consistent, reliable framework for servicing data, servicers and federal government housing agencies will be able to:
* Respond faster when borrowers face financial hardship;
* Target resources where they matter most;
* Make policy decisions with real-time, trustworthy data;
* Validate policy effectiveness with confidence;
* Advance industry adoption of best practices;
* Align with industry standards; and,
* Improve the quality of data exchanged in a servicing transfer
The public comment period allows those who participated in the proposal at least 30-days' notice prior to final release to review and disclose any applicable Patent Rights (as defined by MISMO's 2018 Intellectual Property Rights Policy).
MISMO requests that any organization that may have any patent or patent applications, or other intellectual property rights that might be infringed upon by an organization that uses or is compliant with these proposed MISMO products to disclose them at this time in writing. All comments and disclosures are due by October 16, 2025, and should be directed to info@mismo.org.
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Original text here: https://www.mismo.org/about-MISMO/news/2025/09/16/mismo-seeks-comment-on-federal-government-housing-agency-servicing-dataset
[Category: Financial Services]
FTA Statement on Plaid-JPMC Consumer Data Access Agreement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025:
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FTA Statement on Plaid-JPMC Consumer Data Access Agreement
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) today released a statement on the agreement reached between Plaid and JPMorgan Chase regarding consumer data access fees:
"This development underscores the anti-competitive ability of the nation's largest banks to set a new market floor during a period of regulatory uncertainty," said Penny Lee, President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association. "It demonstrates the
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025:
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FTA Statement on Plaid-JPMC Consumer Data Access Agreement
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) today released a statement on the agreement reached between Plaid and JPMorgan Chase regarding consumer data access fees:
"This development underscores the anti-competitive ability of the nation's largest banks to set a new market floor during a period of regulatory uncertainty," said Penny Lee, President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association. "It demonstrates theurgent need for action to protect the right of consumers to securely permission and share their financial data without costly fees. We maintain that these fees are prohibited under current law and statute, and believe they are anti-competitive and harmful to consumers. We continue to urge the CFPB to craft a 1033 rule that protects consumer data access and ensures a competitive, innovative, and accessible financial system."
Earlier this year, major banks indicated that they would begin charging exorbitant fees for consumer data access. FTA marshalled a coalition of crypto, fintech, innovative banks, and Main Street businesses to urge the Administration to oppose these fees and protect innovation and competition. FTA is also an intervenor-defendant in the ongoing litigation seeking to uphold consumer financial data rights.
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ABOUT US
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) is a network of fintech leaders shaping the future of finance. We champion the power of technology-driven financial services to catalyze innovation and advocate for modernized policies and regulations that reflect the digital transformation.
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Original text here: https://www.ftassociation.org/fta-statement-on-plaid-jpmc-consumer-data-access-agreement/
[Category: Financial Services]
Auto Care Association's Mark Bogdansky Named 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year by Smart Meetings
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The Auto Care Association issued the following news release:
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Auto Care Association's Mark Bogdansky Named 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year by Smart Meetings
The Auto Care Association is proud to announce Mark-Bogdansky that Mark Bogdansky, vice president, trade shows and community engagement, Auto Care Association, has been named a 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year by Smart Meetings. Smart Meetings, the leading meetings industry publisher, delivers innovative content, networking events and digital resources to inspire and connect event professionals
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BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The Auto Care Association issued the following news release:
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Auto Care Association's Mark Bogdansky Named 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year by Smart Meetings
The Auto Care Association is proud to announce Mark-Bogdansky that Mark Bogdansky, vice president, trade shows and community engagement, Auto Care Association, has been named a 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year by Smart Meetings. Smart Meetings, the leading meetings industry publisher, delivers innovative content, networking events and digital resources to inspire and connect event professionalsworldwide. The Meeting Professionals of the Year awards highlight individuals who embody the best of the industry while encouraging the next generation of event leaders to push boundaries.
The annual recognition, awarded to standout leaders across the meetings and events industry, honors professionals who deliver measurable impact through bold ideas, smart risks and innovative strategies. This year's honorees, known as "Impact Architects," were recognized for designing events that inspire attendees, deliver ROI and foster meaningful connections.
Bogdansky, who oversees the strategy and execution of the association's largest events, has led several transformative initiatives during his tenure. These have included:
* Restructuring the AAPEX trade show floor plan for the first time in more than 75 years by segmenting exhibits by product category, a change that redefines the attendee and exhibitor experience.
* Championing the creation of a fully operational auto repair shop on the trade show floor, equipped with a working exhaust system, lifts and running vehicles, bringing hands-on training and live demonstrations directly to attendees.
"Every decision we make has to answer one of two questions: How is this enhancing the attendee experience? Or how is it providing more exhibitor value?" said Bogdansky. "When you focus on those fundamentals, you create events that not only work logistically but also resonate with people long after they've left."
Bogdansky credits his blueprint for success to balancing creativity with discipline and designing meetings that spark connections and innovation, while staying on budget.
For more information about the Auto Care Association's leadership and upcoming events, visit autocare.org.
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Original text here: https://www.autocare.org/news/latest-news/details/2025/09/16/auto-care-association-s-mark-bogdansky-named-2025-meeting-professional-of-the-year-by-smart-meetings
[Category: Transportation]
AICPA Seeks Comment on Administrative Peer Review Proposal for Firms With Private Equity Backing and Other Alternative Practice Structures
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:
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AICPA Seeks Comment on Administrative Peer Review Proposal for Firms with Private Equity Backing and Other Alternative Practice Structures
Change is Designed to Promote Consistency Among Peer Reviews
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The American Institute of CPAs' Peer Review Board is seeking public comment on a change to its peer review program that would centralize the administration of peer reviews of firms operating under alternative practice structures (APS), including those with private
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NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:
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AICPA Seeks Comment on Administrative Peer Review Proposal for Firms with Private Equity Backing and Other Alternative Practice Structures
Change is Designed to Promote Consistency Among Peer Reviews
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The American Institute of CPAs' Peer Review Board is seeking public comment on a change to its peer review program that would centralize the administration of peer reviews of firms operating under alternative practice structures (APS), including those with privateequity investments.
The change, outlined in the proposed Peer Review Standards Update (PRSU) No. 3, , would require firms operating under non-traditional business models to have their peer reviews administered by the AICPA's National Peer Review Committee, rather than one of the 23 state administering entities. The update is designed to promote the consistency of how a peer review is conducted and evaluated as the profession adjusts to new operating structures, a critical factor in promoting quality and protecting the public.
The proposed change to the standards allows the Peer Review Board discretion to require certain peer reviews be administered by the National Peer Review Committee - a panel of 15 to 17 practitioners with broad, national experience and expertise - through the issuance of application guidance.
"Changing business structures create both opportunity and risk for the profession," said Susan Coffey, CPA, CGMA, the AICPA's CEO of public accounting. "Making sure firms have quality management systems designed to comply with professional standards is foundational to protecting the public interest. The administration of these reviews by the National Peer Review Committee assures the appropriate and consistent degree of oversight of APS audit practices over the next several years, as more firms take on private equity investment."
The comment period for the proposed update will be open until Oct. 25 this year. If approved by the Peer Review Board, it would be effective for peer reviews with years ending on or after Dec. 31, 2025.
Under the AICPA Peer Review Program, firms are reviewed every three years, a process designed to provide reasonable assurance they are adhering to AICPA and other professional standards in their work and have robust quality systems in place. Firms are rated "pass," "pass with deficiencies" or "fail." A primary emphasis of the program is on detecting deficiencies and remediation of problem areas.
The exposure draft for the proposed update notes some of the concerns raised by stakeholders about private equity investment, including the challenges of operating separate attest and nonattest entities, monitoring compliance with independence and other professional standards, and maintaining quality of services. The National Peer Review Committee administration of APS reviews will allow time for the development of guidance and training for the state administering entities.
Besides the APS-related provision, the proposed standards update also includes a change to qualifications for peer reviewers of firms that perform or assist in engagements under Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards. The change is designed to ensure that practitioners who have a deeper familiarity with those standards are assigned to those review teams.
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Original text here: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-seeks-comment-on-administrative-peer-review-proposal-for-firms-with
[Category: Accounting]
