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MFA supports increased central clearing of gilt repo transactions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release:

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MFA supports increased central clearing of gilt repo transactions

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Reforms to support voluntary clearing will reduce risk, improve efficiency, and underpin a more resilient gilt market

London, UK MFA urged the Bank of England to encourage greater voluntary central clearing of bilateral gilt repo transactions in a comment letter today. MFA recommended steps to expand clearing access and reduce structural barriers, while stressing that a mandatory clearing requirement ... Show Full Article

Payment Rules: EU Council Backs Flawed Fraud Liability Plan of MEPs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:

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Payment Rules: EU Council Backs Flawed Fraud Liability Plan of MEPs

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Brussels, BELGIUM - Earlier today, EU Member States and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the Payment Services Regulation (PSR), originally meant to modernise payment rules across Europe.

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) is deeply concerned by this agreement, as it embraces a flawed fraud-liability mechanism that risks letting ... Show Full Article

Olympic Champion Apolo Ohno to Deliver Keynote at The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 27 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:

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Olympic Champion Apolo Ohno to Deliver Keynote at The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego

His talk will focus on the human connection in a rapidly changing world.

Washington, DC - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces that Apolo Ohno, the most decorated US Winter Olympian in history, will deliver the third-day keynote address at The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16-18, 2026, in San Diego.

Ohno's keynote, "Human ... Show Full Article

National MS Society: Fast Forward Continues to Drive Research on Treatments for Progressive MS
NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:

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Fast Forward Continues to Drive Research on Treatments for Progressive MS

Fast Forward - the commercial development program of the National MS Society - is doing its part to address unmet needs in MS. Specifically, addressing the lack of treatments that protect people with progressive MS from further nervous system damage, and repairing the damage that the disease has already caused. Fast Forward is uniquely poised to help commercial programs complete the necessary studies so that promising therapies ... Show Full Article

NVCA Statement on the Passing of John Backus
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 27 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release:

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NVCA Statement on the Passing of John Backus

WASHINGTON, DC - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement in response to the passing of former NVCA Board of Directors member John Backus:

"John was a generous and passionate leader whose work on behalf of founders, investors, and the venture community set a high standard. He brought tremendous insight to every discussion and he cared deeply about advancing innovation. ... Show Full Article

ERIC Legal Center Weighs in on Two Major Cases Impacting Large Employer Pension Plans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025:

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ERIC Legal Center Weighs in on Two Major Cases Impacting Large Employer Pension Plans

On Monday, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) filed amicus briefs in two separate cases affecting pension plans governed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The first case represents a challenge to the practice of "pension risk transfers." The second case involves a challenge to the use of "forfeitures" in 401(k) plans. An overview of each case is below along with comments ... Show Full Article

Can Your Driving Patterns Predict Cognitive Decline?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 27 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:

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Can your driving patterns predict cognitive decline?

Highlights

* Your driving habits could be a marker of your brain health.

* GPS trackers spotted cognitive issues better than age or memory tests alone.

* People with mild cognitive impairment started driving less, especially at night, and stuck to familiar routes.

* Adding driving data to the mix increased the accuracy in detecting cognitive decline to 87%.

* Watching how you drive could help catch brain changes early--before ... Show Full Article