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One Surgery Could Prevent Most Ovarian Cancers, Surgeons Say
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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One Surgery Could Prevent Most Ovarian Cancers, Surgeons Say
Expanding access to fallopian tube removal during planned abdominal surgeries in post-reproductive women could save thousands of lives every year
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Known as 'the silent killer' due to its lack of symptoms and reliable screening tests, ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers, claiming more than 12,000 lives annually. Experts with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) say that performing a single preventive
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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One Surgery Could Prevent Most Ovarian Cancers, Surgeons Say
Expanding access to fallopian tube removal during planned abdominal surgeries in post-reproductive women could save thousands of lives every year
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Known as 'the silent killer' due to its lack of symptoms and reliable screening tests, ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers, claiming more than 12,000 lives annually. Experts with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) say that performing a single preventiveprocedure within general surgery could stop many ovarian cancers from ever developing.
"Ovarian cancer is frequently detected late, with devastating outcomes," said Joseph V. Sakran, MD, MPH, MPA, FACS, executive vice chair of surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. "Although ovarian cancer might initially seem like a challenge best left to gynecologic oncologists, exploring other opportunities to prevent ovarian cancer with general surgeons is critical."
Once believed to begin in the ovaries, many common and aggressive forms of ovarian cancer are now thought to start in the fallopian tubes -- two slender structures near the ovaries that provide the pathway for fertilization but have no essential function once a woman no longer desires future fertility. A growing body of research shows that removing the fallopian tubes can prevent many ovarian cancers, yet women are often not counseled on this option.
At the ACS Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago, Dr. Sakran moderated a session on integrating fallopian tube removal into general surgery practice. The panel urged greater awareness of offering the procedure, after informed consent, to post-reproductive women undergoing elective abdominal or pelvic surgeries, such as hernia repair or gallbladder removal.
Experts estimate that incorporating the procedure, called opportunistic salpingectomy, into 60% of eligible surgeries could prevent nearly 6,000 ovarian cancer deaths every year. Surgeons said women aged 45 or older -- when natural conception is unlikely -- and who are at average risk of ovarian cancer are the best candidates to consider the procedure with a non-gynecologic surgeon. Average-risk refers to a woman without a genetic or familial history of ovarian cancer.
Preventing Ovarian Cancer Before It Starts
No reliable screening method exists to detect ovarian cancer early, and symptoms, such as bloating or abdominal pain, may only be recognizable once the cancer has spread. Emerging research indicates that removing the fallopian tubes could prevent nearly 80% of the most common and lethal ovarian cancers.
"For those of us caring for patients with ovarian cancer, this isn't just a statistic, but is less pain and suffering in our clinics and fewer lives lost," said Kara Long, MD, MSc, member of the section for ovarian cancer surgery in the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. "Our goal is to help patients understand that this procedure may be an option for them during a planned pelvic or abdominal surgery. We want patients to have a choice."
The procedure also preserves the ovaries, which produce key hormones throughout a woman's life.
Recognition of the surgery's preventive potential is growing. In September, the American Cancer Society partnered with the Break Through Cancer Foundation to broaden awareness among clinicians and the public about the benefits of offering opportunistic salpingectomy during other planned surgeries. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also recognizes the surgery's value in preventing ovarian cancer.
Redefining General Surgeons' Role in Prevention
Opportunistic salpingectomy adds about 5 to 13 minutes to another planned abdominal surgery. In most cases, general surgeons can perform it during select non-emergency operations, such as gallbladder removal, bariatric surgery, or hernia repair. Expanding education and access is especially important in rural areas with limited surgical care.
Despite its promise, more training and guidance on reimbursement are needed. A new ICD-10-CM code (Z40.82) codifies opportunistic salpingectomy as preventive for ovarian cancer; however, broad insurance coverage remains a barrier. Experts also stressed the need for thorough patient counseling about risks and benefits. While low risk, the procedure permanently prevents natural conception, although pregnancy remains possible through IVF.
"We want to bring opportunistic salpingectomy into everyday dialogue -- both inside and outside the clinic," said Rebecca Stone, MD, MS, director of gynecological oncology at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
She noted that fallopian tube removal mirrors other preventive interventions, such as colectomy or polypectomy, done to prevent colon cancer.
"I have spent my entire career caring for women and their families affected by ovarian cancer, most of whom have advanced disease. While we can save some lives, far too many still suffer," Dr. Stone said. "Opportunistic salpingectomy gives us the power to change that by preventing ovarian cancer from ever developing. Expanding access to this procedure is one of the greatest challenges in medicine today."
Additional Resources for Journalists
* Opportunistic Salpingectomy During Cholecystectomy Is Safe, Cost-Effective Way to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Rates (https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/october-14-2025-issue/opportunistic-salpingectomy-during-cholecystectomy-is-safe-cost-effective-way-to-reduce-ovarian-cancer-rates/) (ACS Brief)
* A Role for General Surgery in Saving Lives from Ovarian Cancer (https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/citation/2025/09000/a_role_for_general_surgery_in_saving_lives_from.28.aspx( (JACS article and video)
Journalists may contact pressinquiry@facs.org to connect with experts on ovarian cancer prevention. Additional resources on cancer prevention and survivorship are available at www.facs.org/media-center/resources-for-journalists/.
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About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has approximately 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. "FACS" designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Original text here: https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2025/one-surgery-could-prevent-most-ovarian-cancers-surgeons-say/
[Category: Medical]
NAR Adopts New Strategic Plan to Strengthen Member Value and Modernize the Association
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025:
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NAR Adopts New Strategic Plan to Strengthen Member Value and Modernize the Association
Plan includes new commitments from NAR to its members, partners, industry, and consumers
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The National Association of REALTORS(R) adopted its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan today after it was approved unanimously by the NAR Executive Committee. Grounded in industry insights and shaped by outreach to more than 150,000 voices across each level of the association and the industry, the Strategic
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HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025:
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NAR Adopts New Strategic Plan to Strengthen Member Value and Modernize the Association
Plan includes new commitments from NAR to its members, partners, industry, and consumers
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The National Association of REALTORS(R) adopted its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan today after it was approved unanimously by the NAR Executive Committee. Grounded in industry insights and shaped by outreach to more than 150,000 voices across each level of the association and the industry, the StrategicPlan provides a roadmap that will modernize the organization and transform the member experience. The plan will be implemented on January 1, 2026.
"NAR is rebuilding trust by executing the largest transformation in real estate history, and this Strategic Plan will be our roadmap," said NAR CEO Nykia Wright. "The plan is data-informed to ensure that NAR is investing in initiatives that members and the industry find most valuable. It also includes success metrics so our members and the industry can hold NAR accountable to the commitments we are making."
By executing the Strategic Plan, NAR will modernize the association, deliver greater member value, respond to an evolving industry landscape, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable. The three-year plan is the product of listening to members and industry stakeholders. Based on what NAR heard from members, the association identified the 24 initiatives members would find most valuable to their membership experience. Those 24 initiatives are how NAR will fulfill the commitments the association is making to members, partners, industry and consumers.
The Commitments
Building the future member experience
Commitment to members: Help REALTORS(R) thrive in their day-to-day business
NAR will enhance the tools, training and support that members rely on, enabling REALTORS(R) to grow their businesses, improve their well-being and serve clients with confidence.
Commitment to partners: Drive collaborative solutions and impact
Co-create programs, share resources and align messaging to enhance REALTOR(R) value and support a thriving real estate ecosystem.
Commitment to the real estate industry: Protect and advance the legal interests of REALTORS(R)
Proactively shape legal protections that represent the priorities of REALTORS(R) and promote a resilient industry.
Commitment to consumers: Advocate for property ownership for all
Advance policies at all levels of government to support a prosperous real estate economy.
Modernizing the association
Commitment to members: Build a proactive organization
Evolve financial and operational systems and structures to deliver faster, smarter support that meets the needs of today and anticipates tomorrow's.
Commitment to partners: Rebuild partnership foundations
Foster deep partnerships grounded in transparency and shared goals to deliver lasting value to REALTORS(R) and stakeholders.
Commitment to the real estate industry: Recommit to professionalism
Strengthen ethical standards, cultivate technical knowledge and elevate current and emerging REALTOR(R) leaders.
Commitment to consumers: Cultivate trust in the REALTOR(R) brand
Position the REALTOR(R) brand as a trusted symbol of expertise, integrity and reliable service for consumers.
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About the National Association of REALTORS(R)
The National Association of REALTORS(R) is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR(R) is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS(R) and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes - from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation - visit facts.realtor.
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Original text here: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-adopts-new-strategic-plan-to-strengthen-member-value-and-modernize-the-association
[Category: Real Estate]
Medical Associations Tell Anthem: Drop Legally Questionable Penalty on Clinicians Pushed Out of Network
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Medical Associations Tell Anthem: Drop Legally Questionable Penalty on Clinicians Pushed Out of Network
ASA, ACEP and ACR Pan Anthem's Flawed, Unnecessary, Access-Threatening Policy
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Leading medical societies spoke out against an Anthem plan to impose a 10% payment penalty on facility claims involving out-of-network (OON) clinicians, a policy that raises serious legal and ethical questions, shifts Anthem's network adequacy responsibility to hospitals and other facilities, and jeopardizes
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Medical Associations Tell Anthem: Drop Legally Questionable Penalty on Clinicians Pushed Out of Network
ASA, ACEP and ACR Pan Anthem's Flawed, Unnecessary, Access-Threatening Policy
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Leading medical societies spoke out against an Anthem plan to impose a 10% payment penalty on facility claims involving out-of-network (OON) clinicians, a policy that raises serious legal and ethical questions, shifts Anthem's network adequacy responsibility to hospitals and other facilities, and jeopardizescontinuity of care and patient access to essential services.
In a letter to Anthem leadership, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and American College of Radiology(R) (ACR(R)), urged the insurer to immediately abandon the policy, which is set to take effect in January 2026 and threatens to remove sites from Anthem's network for continued use of out-of-network clinicians.
The organizations write:
"This policy is deeply flawed and operationally unworkable. It effectively shifts Anthem's network adequacy obligations onto facilities, holding them financially liable for the contracting status of independent physician groups--an area over which they have no control or infrastructure to manage. Hospitals will be forced to compel independent providers to join Anthem's network under unfavorable terms leading to a risk of worsening financial instability and loss of clinicians. The need to reorganize or replace physician groups will jeopardize hospitals' continuity of care and patient access to essential services.
Provider staff privileging decisions are based on quality, competence, and credentials--not insurance participation. Expecting facilities to monitor and enforce payer contracts across dozens of independent entities and multiple commercial plans is not only impractical but raises serious legal and ethical concerns."
The policy is a blatant attempt to subvert the federal No Surprises Act (NSA), which already provides a fair and balanced mechanism to resolve facility-insurer OON care payment issues, keeping patients entirely out of the process. Network adequacy is the responsibility of insurers, not hospitals, and is a fundamental element in incentivizing good-faith negotiations between physicians and insurers.
ASA, ACEP and ACR urge Anthem to immediately reconsider this policy for a more sustainable and collaborative approach to network adequacy and clinician contracting that respects the clinical autonomy of medical professionals and ensures uninterrupted access to high-quality care for patients.
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About the American Society of Anesthesiologists
Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 60,000 members organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology. ASA is committed to ensuring physician anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of patients before, during and after surgery to provide the highest quality and safest care every patient deserves. For more information on the field of anesthesiology, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists online at asahq.org. To learn more about the role physician anesthesiologists play in ensuring patient safety, visit asahq.org/madeforthismoment. Like ASA on Facebook and follow ASALifeline on Twitter.
About the American College of Emergency Physicians
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine. Through continuing education, research, public education, and advocacy, ACEP advances emergency care on behalf of its 40,000 emergency physician members, and the more than 150 million people they treat on an annual basis. For more information, visit www.acep.org and www.emergencyphysicians.org.
About the American College of Radiology
The American College of Radiology (ACR), founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care.
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TNSlist: 21136/251117
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Original text here: https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2025/11/medical-associations-tell-anthem-drop-legally-questionable-penalty-on-clinicians-pushed-out-of-network
[Category: Medical]
How Much Will Your Medicare Part B Premium Rise in 2026?
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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How Much Will Your Medicare Part B Premium Rise in 2026?
By Kevin Lilley
Medicare Part B enrollees will pay at least $202.90 a month in 2026, up from the $185 monthly premium this year, according to figures released Nov. 14 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient services, some home health services, and other health care products not covered by Medicare Part A, which deals primarily with hospital, nursing facility, hospice, and inpatient
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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How Much Will Your Medicare Part B Premium Rise in 2026?
By Kevin Lilley
Medicare Part B enrollees will pay at least $202.90 a month in 2026, up from the $185 monthly premium this year, according to figures released Nov. 14 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient services, some home health services, and other health care products not covered by Medicare Part A, which deals primarily with hospital, nursing facility, hospice, and inpatientcare.
Part B premiums for 2026 will be determined by an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) based on income levels from 2024 tax filings. Those with a modified adjusted gross income of less than $109,000 (for individual filers) or $218,000 (for joint filers) will pay the base amount of $202.90. The monthly premium amounts for 2026 for those with modified adjusted gross incomes of:
* $109,001 to $137,000 (individual) or $218,001 to $274,000 (joint) will pay $284.10, up from $259 in a similar bracket from 2025.
* $137,001 to $171,000 (individual) or $274,001 to $342,000 (joint) will pay $405.80, up from $370.
* $171,001 to $205,000 (individual) or $342,001 to $410,000 (joint) will pay $527.50, up from $480.90.
* $205,001 to $499,999 (individual) or $410,001 to $749,999 (joint) will pay $649.20, up from $591.90.
* $500,000 or more (individual) or $750,000 or more (joint) will pay $689.90, up from $628.90.
Brackets are adjusted annually for inflation. The 2026 premiums will rise about 9.7% from this year's levels across all brackets, the same as the increase in the base premium amount.
Married beneficiaries who live with their spouse but file a separate return have a different IRMAA scale: Those with less than $109,000 in modified adjusted gross income on their 2024 returns still pay the $202.90 base premium in 2026, but those with income above that level and below $391,000 will pay $649.20 a month. Those with income at or above $391,000 will pay $689.90 per month.
The annual Part B deductible will be $283 for all patients in 2026, up from $257 this year.
More Resources
* Visit the official Medicare website to learn more about Parts A and B, and for a list of phone, web, and email contacts for all Medicare-related services. You can also find information on Medicare's open enrollment period, which runs through Dec. 7.
* MOAA Premium and Life members can access Aging Into Medicare and TRICARE For Life, a digital guide designed to ease your health care transition and answer many common questions. Prefer a PDF? Premium and Life members can download one here.
* Have questions about Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage? MOAA partners with Veterans Healthcare to help members research plans designed with military retirees and veterans in mind. These plans include additional benefits not offered under Original Medicare, which may include a Part B premium giveback. Request a consultation to review your options.
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About the Author
Kevin Lilley
Lilley serves as MOAA's digital content manager. His duties include producing, editing, and managing content for a variety of platforms, with a concentration on The MOAA Newsletter and MOAA.org. Follow him on X: @KRLilley
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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/how-much-will-your-medicare-part-b-premium-rise-in-2026/
[Category: National Defense]
CFA Institute Equips the Investment Sector to Navigate AI Developments
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Equips the Investment Sector to Navigate AI Developments
New report presents practical examples of how to responsibly adopt AI applications
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Responding to the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence in the investment sector, CFA Institute today announced the release of AI in Asset Management: Tools, Applications, and Frontiers, a comprehensive new resource created to help investment professionals adopt, adapt, and succeed in an era of
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Equips the Investment Sector to Navigate AI Developments
New report presents practical examples of how to responsibly adopt AI applications
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Responding to the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence in the investment sector, CFA Institute today announced the release of AI in Asset Management: Tools, Applications, and Frontiers, a comprehensive new resource created to help investment professionals adopt, adapt, and succeed in an era oftechnological change.
The publication seeks to help practitioners understand the tools, capabilities, and responsibilities that come with AI adoption. It explores the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on investment strategy and professional practice, highlighting the need to balance innovation with transparency, accountability, and ethical governance across portfolio management, risk analysis, and trading. It builds on the 2023 The Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Applications in Finance, published by the CFA Institute Research Foundation.
Leading industry and academic experts in the field of AI and data science authored chapters, bringing both academic rigor and hands-on experience. The volume covers all major branches of AI, giving practitioners a toolkit of methods and frameworks they can adapt directly to their own workflows.
Mona Naqvi, Managing Director, Research, Advocacy, and Standards at CFA Institute, said:
"Artificial intelligence is challenging us to rethink long-held assumptions about how we create, measure, and deliver value. By moving beyond theory to real-world implementation, AI in Asset Management shows how AI can supplement professional judgement."
"We seek to equip investment professionals with the knowledge and ethical frameworks needed to integrate AI responsibly. CFA Institute has long helped the profession recalibrate through change, ensuring that new technologies are applied based on ethical frameworks and human judgment. The examples in this volume invite practitioners to think critically and experiment with these tools, while keeping ethics and investor trust at the core."
Practical examples are relevant for portfolio managers, analysts, quantitative researchers, and institutional leaders deploying AI in investment contexts. Practitioners will learn how to:
* Identify where AI adds demonstrable value beyond traditional quantitative methods.
* Integrate machine-learning pipelines into existing investment processes.
* Balance automation with human oversight, while maintaining governance and accountability.
* Evaluate and manage new sources of risk introduced by complex algorithms built into investment models.
* Use deep-learning approaches for trading and risk management, enabling more adaptive and data-driven decision processes.
Mona Naqvi adds:
"Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool, now reaching every corner of finance. Our task at CFA Institute is to guide that transformation with the necessary skills and integrity, ensuring human values stay at the center and that professionals have access to burgeoning knowledge."
Leading experts who contributed to AI in Asset Management: Tools, Applications, and Frontiers include: Paul Bilokon, PhD; Francesco A. Fabozzi, PhD; Maxim Golts, PhD; Tony Guida; Igor Halperin, PhD; Petter N. Kolm, PhD; Gueorgui S. Konstantinov, PhD; Anna Martirosyan; Gordon Ritter, PhD; Agathe Sadeghi, PhD; Joseph Simonian, PhD; Alireza Yazdani, PhD; and Oswaldo Zapata, PhD.
AI in Asset Management reflects the continuing commitment of CFA Institute to advance responsible innovation across global finance. It builds on prior research from CFA Institute including research addressing Ethics and AI, AI washing, AI and pensions, Explainable AI, and Synthetic Data in finance.
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About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors' interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 9 offices and 158 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn.
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REPORT: https://rpc.cfainstitute.org/sites/default/files/docs/research-reports/rf_aiinassetmanagement_full-monograph_online.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.cfainstitute.org/about/press-room/2025/ai-in-asset-management-report-2025
[Category: Financial Services]
ASMFC Schedules Educational Webinars for Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Management Stakeholder Process
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release:
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ASMFC Schedules Educational Webinars for Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Management Stakeholder Process
The Commission's Horseshoe Crab Management Board is convening a stakeholder engagement process to inform revisions to the Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) Framework, including a series of three educational webinars and an in-person stakeholder workshop. The process will be facilitated by Compass Resource Management with the goal of identifying stakeholder
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release:
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ASMFC Schedules Educational Webinars for Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Management Stakeholder Process
The Commission's Horseshoe Crab Management Board is convening a stakeholder engagement process to inform revisions to the Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) Framework, including a series of three educational webinars and an in-person stakeholder workshop. The process will be facilitated by Compass Resource Management with the goal of identifying stakeholdervalues and perspectives in order to develop clear, actionable recommendations for revising core functions of the ARM Framework that reflect stakeholder priorities.
The ARM Framework is a model used by the Commission to set annual harvest levels for horseshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay region. The Framework is designed to balance the needs of the horseshoe crab fishery with the ecological needs of migratory shorebirds, particularly the rufa red knot, which depends on horseshoe crab eggs as a food source. Within the ARM Framework, three mathematical functions--the Utility, Reward, and Harvest Policy (U/R/H) functions-- serve to align the model with the values and interests of stakeholders.
Three educational sessions will be held via webinar to build a shared understanding of the ARM Framework and the role of the U/R/H functions. These will be followed by a two-day values workshop, where participants will develop quantitative values representing the stakeholder groups' interests for integration into the model and consensus recommendations for model updates. Fourteen individuals were selected to participate in this process and represent a broad range of stakeholder perspectives in this process, including commercial harvesters and dealers; biomedical industry representatives; and horseshoe crab, shorebird, and ecosystem conservationists. Other interested parties are welcome to attend the events as observers. Webinar details are as follows:
Educational Webinars: Session 1
Wednesday, December 10
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Educational Webinars: Session 2
Monday, January 5, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Thursday, January 8, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Register for all sessions at this link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7735336331916384086
The material to be covered in these webinars is divided into two sessions. Session 1 will provide an overview of the purpose and scope of the stakeholder process, expectations for the workshop, and a high-level overview of horseshoe crab management using the ARM Framework. Session 2 will cover the role and mechanics of the U/R/H functions in more detail to develop a foundation for workshop discussions. All sessions will include opportunities for Q&A. Please note that the two January sessions will cover the same material but discussion topics will likely differ.
The in-person stakeholder workshop is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, January 29-30. The location is still being finalized but will likely be held in coastal Delaware or Maryland. A press release will be published with workshop details once they are set.
Webinar Instructions
To register for the virtual educational sessions please click HERE and select the webinar(s) you plan to attend from the dropdown menu. Please be sure to register for Session 1 and one of the Session 2 webinars. The sessions will be held via GoToWebinar, and you can join the webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone. If you are new to GoToWebinar, you can download the software by (clicking here) or via the App store under GoToWebinar. We recommend you register for the sessions well in advance since GoToWebinar will provide you with a link to test your device's compatibility with the webinar. If you find your device is not compatible, please contact the Commission at info@asmfc.org (subject line: GoToWebinar help) and we will try to get you connected. We also strongly encourage participants to use the computer voice over internet protocol (VoIP) so you can ask questions during the sessions. If you are joining the webinar but will not be using VoIP, you can also call in at 914.614.3221, access code 321-974-593. An audio PIN will be provided to you after joining the webinar.
Please note that in order to ask questions or comment during the virtual session you will need to use your computer or download the GoToWebinar app for your smart phone. Those joining by phone (audio only) will be limited to listening to the presentation and will not be able to provide input. To attend the webinar in listen only mode, dial 914.614.3221 and enter access code 321-974-593.
For those who cannot attend the webinars, they will be recorded and posted on the Commission's YouTube page. For more information on the Commission and horseshoe crab management, please contact Caitlin Starks, Senior Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, at cstarks@asmfc.org or visit https://asmfc.org.
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Original text here: https://asmfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pr31_HSC_EducationalWebinars.pdf
[Category: Environment]
"Keeping the Door Open": BSA Releases Key Recommendations for the EU's Sovereignty Agenda
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSrep) -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following news release:
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"Keeping the Door Open": BSA Releases Key Recommendations for the EU's Sovereignty Agenda
BRUSSELS -- On the occasion of the Franco-German Digital Sovereignty Summit in Berlin, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) released a new paper outlining a clearer, more practical approach to Europe's fast-evolving sovereignty debate. The paper, "Keeping the Door Open: The EU's Path to Digital Sovereignty," argues that Europe can strengthen its autonomy without retreating
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSrep) -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following news release:
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"Keeping the Door Open": BSA Releases Key Recommendations for the EU's Sovereignty Agenda
BRUSSELS -- On the occasion of the Franco-German Digital Sovereignty Summit in Berlin, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) released a new paper outlining a clearer, more practical approach to Europe's fast-evolving sovereignty debate. The paper, "Keeping the Door Open: The EU's Path to Digital Sovereignty," argues that Europe can strengthen its autonomy without retreatinginto technological protectionism or closing the door on global innovation.
At a time when sovereignty has become one of the EU's most contested policy themes, the paper offers an alternative to narrow localization measures and "Europe-only" strategies. Instead, it calls for a sovereignty built on capability, confidence, and cooperation. Its core recommendations include:
* Interoperability and international standards to reduce fragmentation and increase resilience;
* Risk-based, transparent governance that targets real vulnerabilities rather than origins;
* Secure, open data flows and competitive digital markets to support Europe's AI and cloud ambitions;
* A skilled workforce and smarter public procurement to reinforce long-term European autonomy.
"With digital sovereignty rising sharply up the political agenda, Europe faces a defining choice," said Thomas Boue, Director General, Policy -- EMEA. "Europe's sovereignty debate shouldn't become a race to shut others out. It should be about building Europe up."
BSA has been closely engaged in the sovereignty debate across the EU, contributing to discussions on cloud governance, data frameworks, cybersecurity, and digital markets. The Berlin summit, bringing together policymakers from France, Germany, and across the EU institutions, provides a timely context for BSA's intervention in the public debate.
Boue will be in Berlin on 18 November, representing BSA at the summit and sharing the paper's key messages with policymakers and industry leaders involved in shaping Europe's next steps.
Read the paper here (https://www.bsa.org/policy-filings/keeping-the-door-open-the-eus-path-to-digital-sovereignty).
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ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.bsa.org/news-events/news/keeping-the-door-open-bsa-releases-key-recommendations-for-the-eus-sovereignty-agenda
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