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Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) leadership opportunities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) leadership opportunities
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Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession. Information on applying for an open position with RFS will be posted as it becomes available.
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* The RFS is currently filling sectional alternate delegate vacancies. These vacancies are filled by a temporary appointment of RFS members who
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) leadership opportunities
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Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession. Information on applying for an open position with RFS will be posted as it becomes available.
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* The RFS is currently filling sectional alternate delegate vacancies. These vacancies are filled by a temporary appointment of RFS members whowill be present at the 2026 Interim Meeting, Nov. 6-10, in Orlando, Florida, at the discretion of the RFS delegate and alternate delegate.
Submit the application (DOCX, members only) along with the endorsement form (DOCX, members only). Submit applications to: rfs@ama-assn.org.
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* The AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) Standing Committees are appointed by the RFS Governing Council twice per year and help advance the section's mission, strategic priorities, advocacy efforts and member engagement.
Standing committees are one of the best ways to get involved in the RFS, build leadership experience, contribute to policy and advocacy and connect with physician trainees across specialties and regions.
No prior AMA or committee experience is required. All interested members are invited to apply. The RFS strongly values diversity of training year, specialty, geographic location, practice environment and lived experience. We especially encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities in medicine.
Why serve on a standing committee?
Committee service offers members the opportunity to:
* Contribute to national policy and advocacy efforts
* Build leadership skills in organized medicine
* Collaborate with residents and fellows across specialties
* Develop mentorship and professional networks
* Prepare for future leadership roles in the RFS, AMA, specialty societies and state medical societies
Standing committees are designed to be accessible to members at all levels of experience, from first-time attendees to long-standing leaders in organized medicine.
Time commitment
The time commitment is flexible and averages approximately one hour per month, with increased time requirements ahead of the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings. Committee members may have additional opportunities to participate in projects, policy work including report authoring, advocacy efforts, or programming based on their interests and availability.
How to apply
Applications for RFS standing committees are reviewed by the RFS Governing Council. Committee appointments are for a one-year term.
Apply now. The deadline for applications is Dec. 15, 2026.
Questions? Contact the RFS Governing Council at RFS@ama-assn.org.
Current standing committees
Committee on Legislation and Advocacy (COLA)
The Committee on Legislation and Advocacy (COLA) focuses on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues affecting resident and fellow physicians, patients and the future of medicine.
Committee members assist the RFS Governing Council in writing reports for consideration by the RFS Assembly, educating members on current health policy issues, and expanding opportunities for resident and fellow physicians to participate in organized advocacy efforts. The committee will also integrate business and economics, and a public health lens through their work throughout the year. The committee works closely with the AMA Advocacy Resource Center (ARC) and other advocacy partners to strengthen grassroots engagement and amplify the voice of physicians-in-training.
Committee on Medical Education and Labor (CME)
The Committee on Medical Education and Labor (CME) addresses issues related to graduate medical education, physician training, workforce sustainability and the working conditions of physicians-in-training.
Committee members assist the RFS Governing Council in writing reports for consideration by the RFS Assembly and educating members about issues affecting residency and fellowship training. The committee examines topics such as educational quality, GME funding, physician workforce shortages, resident and fellow compensation, leave policies, workplace protections, wellness, burnout, licensure and credentialing, debt burden, medical training and the intersection of public health, and the evolving role of technology and artificial intelligence in medical education and clinical practice.
The committee works to ensure that resident and fellow physicians have a strong voice in shaping both the future of medical education and the future of the physician workforce.
Committee on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)
The Committee on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) focuses on advancing equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging within medicine, graduate medical education and organized medicine.
Committee members assist the RFS Governing Council in writing reports for consideration by the RFS Assembly, and leading initiatives that address health inequities, physician workforce diversity, discrimination, accessibility, and barriers to equitable patient care and physician advancement.
Areas of focus may include racial and health equity, disability advocacy, LGBTQ+ inclusion, reproductive justice, language access, physician workforce diversity, trainee mistreatment, and efforts to foster inclusive and supportive learning and professional environments.
The committee works to ensure that the RFS remains a welcoming and representative community where all resident and fellow physicians can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
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Original text here: https://www.ama-assn.org/member-groups-sections/resident-fellow-section-rfs/resident-fellow-section-rfs-leadership (TNSmrp)
NACDS Praises New U.S. Department of Labor Rule Requiring PBM Compensation Transparency
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release:
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NACDS Praises New U.S. Department of Labor Rule Requiring PBM Compensation Transparency
Rule requires PBMs to disclose their compensation to the sponsors and fiduciaries of self-insured health plans covered by ERISA.
October 29, 2026
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) released the following statement from NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson on the Department of Labor's new rule issued today requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose their
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release:
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NACDS Praises New U.S. Department of Labor Rule Requiring PBM Compensation Transparency
Rule requires PBMs to disclose their compensation to the sponsors and fiduciaries of self-insured health plans covered by ERISA.
October 29, 2026
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) released the following statement from NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson on the Department of Labor's new rule issued today requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose theircompensation to the sponsors and fiduciaries of self-insured health plans covered by ERISA, the federal law governing employer benefit plans:
"NACDS commends the Department of Labor for finalizing this rule - another important aspect of the comprehensive reforms that are needed. Thanks to this action, pharmacy benefit managers will now be required to disclose their compensation to self-insured employer health plans, and plan sponsors will have the right to audit those disclosures every year with an auditor of their choosing. The rule gives employers, who are responsible for ensuring their PBM contracts are reasonable, the information they need to fulfill that legal obligation. Under the rule, PBMs would need to tell employers upfront about expected compensation and give earnings updates every six months.
"Chain pharmacies see this issue from both sides. Our members employ nearly 3 million people and sponsor health plans of their own, while working every day within opaque PBM networks and reimbursement systems. With a clearer view of how PBMs are paid, including rebates, fees, spread pricing, and what they actually reimburse pharmacies, employers can hold PBMs accountable and make sure their health benefit dollars deliver real value for their employees, rather than disappearing into the convoluted compensation structure of vertically integrated plans and PBMs. That means more of every dollar going toward the care and medications employees and their families rely on, and stronger support for the pharmacies that serve them.
"Transparency is only as strong as its enforcement. Vertically integrated plans and PBMs have a long record of resisting federal and state oversight, and NACDS urges the Department of Labor to couple this rule with robust and effective enforcement, so the increased transparency leads to fairer treatment for employers and employees, all pharmacies, and the people they serve."
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Original text here: https://www.nacds.org/nacds-praises-new-u-s-department-of-labor-rule-requiring-pbm-compensation-transparency/
[Category: Business]
How Believing in Miracles, and EO, Kept a Cookie Company From Crumbling
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news:
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How Believing in Miracles, and EO, Kept a Cookie Company From Crumbling
October 29, 2026
Shahira Marei ventured to EO's Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP) ready to give her company away. Instead, she came home, rebuilt it, and is on track to surpass US$10 million in revenue.
Diana Holquist
EO Global Contributing Writer
In May 2024, after nine years in business, Shahira Marei shut down her production facility, laid off her staff, and ran up nearly US$1 million in debt trying to keep her dessert
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news:
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How Believing in Miracles, and EO, Kept a Cookie Company From Crumbling
October 29, 2026
Shahira Marei ventured to EO's Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP) ready to give her company away. Instead, she came home, rebuilt it, and is on track to surpass US$10 million in revenue.
Diana Holquist
EO Global Contributing Writer
In May 2024, after nine years in business, Shahira Marei shut down her production facility, laid off her staff, and ran up nearly US$1 million in debt trying to keep her dessertcompany, Dirty Cookie, alive. Then, because she did not want to let her customers down, she called four of her competitors and offered them the company. "It was not worth anything to any of them," she says. "I was just giving them my recipes and my clients and saying, take care of them for me."
But first, she had to attend EO's Entrepreneurial Masters Program. (EMP), which she had signed up for a year earlier, before everything fell apart.
On the first night, Shahira stood up in front of about 80 people and broke down. "I have no money," she told them. "I am not going to have a business after I go back from EMP. I have no team. I do not even know what I am doing here."
On the last day of the program, she stood up in front of the same class, this time with a different message. "I do not know how," she said, "but I am going to come back next year with an amazing comeback story."
She called the four companies to cancel the deal. When one asked how she would do it with no money and no team, she said, "I do not know yet, but I believe in miracles."
Today, the company's stuffed cookies are available at Kroger and Walmart, and Shahira expects sales to exceed US$10 million and possibly reach US$20 million within two years. Getting there took faith, EO friends, and an honest look at what she lacked. But the story starts earlier -- in a car in Egypt.
Finding Her Mission
Shahira was 14 when her family moved from California back to Egypt after her parents' divorce. The culture shock was intense. Children her age banged on the family's car windows, begging. In turn, Shahira begged her father to give them money.
"This is not the solution," he said. "If you really want to help these kids, go back to America, finish your education, and then come back and give them jobs."
From that moment on, she had a mission.
Unfortunately, the 2011 Egyptian revolution closed the door to her homeland, so her dream of creating jobs shifted to America. To gain experience, she got a job at Boeing and rose to program manager. At 24, she became pregnant, and said to herself, "The second she pops out, we are going to start any kind of business. I do not care what it is."
Five months after her daughter was born, she signed a five-year lease for a 300-square-foot space in a mall, not knowing what she would put there. Shahira asked what the mall needed, and the landlord suggested a dessert shop.
After two days on Pinterest, she had her idea: a chocolate-lined cookie cup that held a shot of milk. She designed a mold with an engineer friend from Boeing and recruited a junior-high friend who could bake. For three months, her family and helpers made cookie shots every night in the friend's home.
The Dirty Cookie opened in 2015, built for indulgence over virtue. As the brand's tagline puts it: "In a world of clean salads, we say be a Dirty Cookie."
A Public "No"
Dirty Cookie took off, catering Kim Kardashian's birthday and the sets of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal." When COVID shut down catering, Shahira sold DIY cookie shot kits online, landing on Good Morning America and the Today show.
On Shark Tank in 2021, Mark Cuban questioned Dirty Cookie's corporate gifting model. Robert Herjavec offered a deal on air, but it fell through afterward.
Still, the show changed the company's trajectory, giving it credibility. Afterward, she was able to raise US$3 million from an angel investor.
Losing Almost Everything
By the end of 2021, soaring ad costs had made Dirty Cookie unprofitable. Shahira kept spending, sure things would improve. In 2022, she moved into wholesale, landing Disneyland and several stadiums.
Manufacturing became her biggest challenge. One co-packer stole from her, then gave her four days to clear out. Another took her on, then went bankrupt three months later. In September 2023, at the start of the Q4 busy season, no co-packer would even take her call. So she took over a facility herself, at US$100,000 a month she did not have.
By May 2024, she had lost nearly US$1 million. Her business partner left, warning, "I think you must be addicted to pain." Shahira had not seen her daughter in two and a half months. She had emptied her 401(k), sold her house, and taken out loans. She planned to give the business away after EMP.
People, Cash, Strategy, Execution
The first speaker at EMP was Verne Harnish, EO's founder. He told the room that a business needs four things: people, cash, strategy, and execution.
"I have no people, I have no cash, I have no strategy, and I have no execution," Shahira told him.
"So, you do not have a business?" he asked.
"Exactly," she said.
But that would not be true for long. Somehow, naming the gaps helped her see a path forward and her four days away from the business at EMP gave her space to clear her head and strategize with other founders.
By the second day, she had decided to try again.
Answers to Her Prayers
Change happened fast. First, an New York EO member introduced her to a cookie co-packer who took her in and told her not to worry about the money, saying they would figure it out later.
Then she reconnected with David Landeck, an old friend who had just exited his company. She told him she had no money, and he told her he was not looking for any. Landeck, now her business partner, sat down with the numbers and helped her see them objectively, not emotionally.
Then the breakthrough came: to invent a category no one owned. Established brands filled the refrigerated dough aisle, but no one sold a stuffed cookie there. Shahira pitched retailers. Kroger said yes at the end of 2024. Walmart signed in May 2025.
The next summer, at an EO fireside chat with Mark Cuban, she reminded him of her turn on the show and told him he had been right about corporate gifting, which had nearly bankrupted the company.
"See, I was right about something," Cuban said. Then he pushed her toward the GLP-1 market, but she was already a step ahead: A protein-fiber cookie launches next year.
Building a Person, Not a Business
Shahira has thought a lot about her journey. Surviving 2024 "built so much confidence and faith in myself," she says. She no longer believes the point is to build a product, sell it, and exit.
"I thought I was building a business," she says, "but I realized I was the one being built." She explains that she is now closer to God, as her faith has "1,000x'd." She believes her business journey has helped her become the best version of herself.
She also gives EO some credit, too: "EO has changed my life," she says. "I am indebted to EO forever."
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Shahira Marei (EO New York) is the founder and CEO of Dirty Cookie, maker of cookie shots and stuffed cookies. Interested in becoming an EO member like Shahira? Learn more here.
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Original text here: https://eonetwork.org/blog/how-believing-in-miracles-and-eo-kept-a-cookie-company-from-crumbling/
[Category: Business]
Financial Technology Association: Research - Social Media and Telecom Scam Losses Projected to Top $5 Billion by 2031
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release:
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New Research: Social Media and Telecom Scam Losses Projected to Top $5 Billion by 2031
October 29, 2026
Juniper Research report, commissioned by FTA and Revolut, finds Americans will see nearly 1.5 trillion scam ads and receive 28 billion fraudulent texts a year by 2031 without stronger action at the source
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Financial Technology Association (FTA) and Revolut today released a new report from Juniper Research showing that fraud originating on social media and
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release:
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New Research: Social Media and Telecom Scam Losses Projected to Top $5 Billion by 2031
October 29, 2026
Juniper Research report, commissioned by FTA and Revolut, finds Americans will see nearly 1.5 trillion scam ads and receive 28 billion fraudulent texts a year by 2031 without stronger action at the source
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Financial Technology Association (FTA) and Revolut today released a new report from Juniper Research showing that fraud originating on social media andtelecom platforms is on track to cost American consumers more than $5.1 billion by 2031, a 65% increase from 2026. The report, "Stopping Scams at the Source: The Case for a Whole-of-Ecosystem Approach," finds that the problem will keep growing unless the social media and telecom platforms where scammers first reach their victims take stronger steps to stop them.
Total fraud costs reached more than $16 billion in 2025, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a 25.5% jump from the year before. Scams that started on social media and through text messages made up 35% of fraud attempts and 38% of losses. Juniper's forecasts show those numbers rising sharply by 2031:
* Scam ads: Social media users will see nearly 1.5 trillion scam ad impressions, up from about 1 trillion in 2026. That works out to more than 440 scam ads a month for the average U.S. user, up from over 340 today.
* Social media losses: Losses from social media scams will reach $4 billion, up from $2.3 billion in 2026.
* Fraudulent texts: Mobile users will receive 28 billion fraudulent messages, almost double the 14.8 billion expected in 2026.
* Messaging losses: Losses from mobile messaging fraud will pass $1 billion by 2028 and reach $1.15 billion by 2031.
"Banks and fintechs are often the last line of defense against fraud, but we can't be the only ones," said Penny Lee, President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association. "This research makes clear that we need a whole-of-ecosystem approach that stops scams where they start, and fintechs are ready to work with policymakers and industry leaders to make that happen."
"Fintechs like Revolut are deploying highly sophisticated tech to block fraud, but we are fighting a downstream battle," said Logan Wyatt, US Head of Government Affairs at Revolut. "Scammers are exploiting social media at an unprecedented scale, and we need platforms to step up. Alongside FTA, we are calling for cross-industry collaboration and policy action to better secure our digital ecosystem and protect consumers' hard-earned money."
The report outlines how financial services firms fight fraud today through transaction monitoring, identity verification, investigation of user reports, and consumer education. It argues that these tools work late in a scam's lifecycle and that prevention has to happen earlier. It recommends that social media platforms strengthen advertiser verification, adapt quickly to new scam tactics, and remove scam advertisers. It also calls on telecom operators to expand network-level blocking, device-level scam filters, and simple user reporting.
The findings support calls from industry and consumer advocates, including the Aspen Institute's National Task Force on Fraud and Scam Prevention, for a national fraud-prevention strategy. The report highlights bipartisan proposals in the 119th Congress to establish a Treasury-led interagency scam task force and to expand state and local law enforcement resources for fraud cases. It also notes the FTC's pending rulemaking on impersonation scams, which takes comments through November 30, 2026.
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ABOUT FTA
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) is a network of leading fintech companies and digital banks shaping the future of finance. We champion financial innovation and advocate for policies that expand competition, access, and opportunity. Learn more at FTAssociation.org.
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ABOUT REVOLUT
Revolut is a global fintech, helping people get more from their money. In 2015, Revolut launched in the UK, offering money transfer and exchange. Today, more than 80 million customers around the world use dozens of Revolut's innovative products to make more than a billion transactions a month. Across our personal and business accounts, we give customers more control over their finances and connect people seamlessly worldwide. Learn more at revolut.com/US.
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ABOUT JUNIPER
Juniper Research is a leading global analyst firm, established in 2002 and based in the UK, that specializes in providing market intelligence, analysis, and strategic insights for high-growth sectors within the digital ecosystem, focusing on areas such as fintech, telecoms, IoT, smart cities, and sustainability. Juniper Research offers syndicated and bespoke research, market forecasting, and data-driven insights to help businesses navigate digital innovation and make informed strategic decisions in competitive tech markets.
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REPORT: https://www.ftassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Final-Version_-FTA-Revolut-Juniper-Scam-Ads-WP.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.ftassociation.org/new-research-social-media-and-telecom-scam-losses-projected-to-top-5-billion-by-2031/
[Category: Financial Services]
American Fintech Council and Klaros Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Responsible Growth and Regulatory Clarity for Innovative Banks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) and Klaros Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Responsible Growth and Regulatory Clarity for Innovative Banks
American Fintech Council (AFC) and Klaros Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Responsible Growth and Regulatory Clarity for Innovative Banks
AFC is the leading trade association for responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, and
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) and Klaros Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Responsible Growth and Regulatory Clarity for Innovative Banks
American Fintech Council (AFC) and Klaros Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Responsible Growth and Regulatory Clarity for Innovative Banks
AFC is the leading trade association for responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, andKlaros Group advises many of the most innovative companies in financial services on regulatory strategy and strategic growth
Collaboration will bring together policy leadership and banking expertise to support financial institutions at every stage, from established innovative banks to fintech companies exploring a bank charter
Klaros, AFC, and Orrick will host a Charter & Partner Bootcamp on Nov. 18th to help industry leaders navigate the real-world decisions shaping bank charters
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Washington, D.C. (October 29, 2026) - The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association representing both responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, announced a strategic partnership with Klaros Group. Klaros Group provides advisory, investment, talent, data, analytical, and strategic support to the leading innovators in financial services, with special expertise in responsible bank chartering and regulatory guidance. As strategic partners, AFC and Klaros will collaborate to provide responsible fintech companies and innovative banks with guidance on the complex chartering process and bank-fintech partnerships in the rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem.
Klaros and AFC will join with law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to co-host an interactive Charter & Partner Bootcamp in Washington, D.C. on November 18. Designed to help companies navigate the real-world decisions shaping bank charters and fintech partnerships, this event will offer insights on whether to pursue a charter and what kind, how to stay partnered at scale, and how to prepare for future regulatory landscapes. Find more details and RSVP here.
"Banks have long protected the integrity of our financial system, and since day one, AFC has championed the nation's most innovative banks as they embrace responsible technology to drive competition and deliver better products for consumers," said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. "That work has always gone hand in hand with regulators, helping educate and bring clarity to the rules so innovation never comes at the expense of consumer protection. Fintech companies that pursue bank charters the right way will only strengthen consumer choice and bank innovation. Klaros brings deep experience in charter applications, regulatory compliance, and bank partnerships, and we are thrilled to work together to support our members, beginning with our Charter & Partner Bootcamp in November."
Klaros works alongside fintechs, sponsor banks, embedded finance providers, and financial innovation investors to help them navigate complex industry challenges. The firm focuses on key areas such as bank charters, sponsor bank partnerships, U.S. market entrance, BSA/AML, and enforcement action compliance. Its team of former regulators, founders, and industry executives offers practical experience in obtaining a bank charter and building resilient financial business models.
"We're excited to collaborate with AFC and its members in this moment where new responsible and innovative players are considering the value of bank charters and sponsor bank partnerships," said Konrad Alt, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Klaros Group. "Whether a fintech is evaluating the path to a bank charter or strengthening a sponsor bank partnership, they need practical, experienced guidance to make the best long-term decisions. We look forward to working with AFC and its members to help them build resilient, compliant, and successful business structures."
A standards-based organization, the American Fintech Council (AFC) is the largest and most diverse trade association representing financial technology (fintech) companies and innovative banks. On behalf of nearly 175 member companies and partners, AFC promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system by supporting responsible innovation in financial services and encouraging sound public policy. AFC members foster competition in consumer finance and pioneer products to better serve underserved consumer segments and geographies.
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About Klaros Group
Klaros Group provides advisory, investment, talent, data, analytical, and strategic support to the leading innovators in financial services. Its principal operating subsidiary, Klaros Advisors, works with innovators and incumbents to develop and implement smart strategies to scale their businesses responsibly, in full compliance with regulatory requirements and expectations. For more information visit klaros.com.
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Original text here: https://www.fintechcouncil.org/press-releases/american-fintech-council-afc-and-klaros-group-announce-strategic-partnership-to-support-responsible-growth-and-regulatory-clarity-for-innovative-banks
[Category: Financial Services]
American College of Cardiology: Healthy Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk After Cancer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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Healthy Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk After Cancer
For a growing population of cancer survivors, healthy eating may benefit both heart health and longevity
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WASHINGTON (Oct 29, 2026) - Eating a healthy diet is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and death among cancer survivors, according to a study published today in JACC: Advances, a journal of the American College of Cardiology. Heart disease is the leading cause of non-cancer death among cancer survivors, and these
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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Healthy Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk After Cancer
For a growing population of cancer survivors, healthy eating may benefit both heart health and longevity
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WASHINGTON (Oct 29, 2026) - Eating a healthy diet is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and death among cancer survivors, according to a study published today in JACC: Advances, a journal of the American College of Cardiology. Heart disease is the leading cause of non-cancer death among cancer survivors, and thesefindings underscore the importance of diet on cardiovascular health benefits and healthy longevity.
As cancer detection and treatment improve, more people are living with a history of cancer and facing a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including those who have not received chemotherapy or radiation. Diet has an important role in the prevention and delaying of chronic disease and mortality; however, how healthy dietary patterns impact CVD risk among cancer survivors is not well understood.
"Given the adverse impact of CVD on patients' survival and quality of life among cancer survivors, identifying prognostic factors is an urgent need to pinpoint high-risk subgroups and guide targeted clinical management within cardio-oncology care," said Yang-Xin Chen, senior author of the study and clinician in the Department of Cardiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.
In this study, researchers looked at the association between common healthy dietary patterns and CVD among cancer survivors to determine which dietary pattern was more predictive of CVD and life expectancy. Over 8,700 cancer survivors in the UK Biobank cohort who did not have CVD initially were analyzed, and after about 12 years of follow up, 1,116 had experienced a CVD event.
Mediterranean diet (MED), Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to stop Hypertension Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND), Alternate Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010), DASH, Healthful Plant-Based Diet Index (hPDI), and reversed energy-adjusted diet inflammatory index (E-DII) dietary patterns all showed protective associations against cardiovascular events. Healthy low-fat diet (HLFD) showed no significant benefit. AHEI-2010 was associated with a lower risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke. DASH was associated with a lower risk of heart failure. MIND yielded the lowest HR for all-cause mortality and the largest gains in life expectancy.
Participants with the highest adherence to a healthy diet increased life expectancy from 1.66 to 3.32 years more than those with low adherence.
"Our findings suggest that the cardiovascular benefits of diet in cancer survivors are not confined to one 'ideal' diet but are observed across several evidence-based healthy dietary patterns, supporting a flexible rather than prescriptive nutritional approach in cancer survivorship care," Chen said in the manuscript.
For an embargoed copy of "Healthy Dietary Patterns and Incident Cardiovascular Disease in
Cancer Survivors: A Prospective Cohort Study," contact Olivia Walther, Media Relations Manager, JACC Journals, at owalther@acc.org.
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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The ACC's JACC Journals rank among the top cardiovascular journals in the world for scientific impact. The flagship journal, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) -- and specialty journals consisting of JACC: Advances, JACC: Asia, JACC: Basic to Translational Science, JACC: CardioOncology, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, JACC: Case Reports, JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and JACC: Heart Failure -- pride themselves on publishing the top peer-reviewed research on all aspects of cardiovascular disease. Learn more at JACC.org.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/10/29/15/18/Healthy-Diet-May-Lower-Heart-Disease-Risk-After-Cancer
[Category: Medical]
ARL Annual Salary Survey 2025 Reports Data on Professional Positions in Member Libraries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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ARL Annual Salary Survey 2025 Reports Data on Professional Positions in Member Libraries
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The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published the ARL Annual Salary Survey 2025, which analyzes salary data for professional staff working in 119 of the 125 ARL member libraries during 2025. Data are reported for 11,200 professional staff from 114 university ARL libraries in Canada and the United States and for 1,617 professional staff of 5 US federal, nonprofit, and public ARL
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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ARL Annual Salary Survey 2025 Reports Data on Professional Positions in Member Libraries
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The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published the ARL Annual Salary Survey 2025, which analyzes salary data for professional staff working in 119 of the 125 ARL member libraries during 2025. Data are reported for 11,200 professional staff from 114 university ARL libraries in Canada and the United States and for 1,617 professional staff of 5 US federal, nonprofit, and public ARLlibraries. In the Salary Survey, data for university library staff are usually reported in three distinct groups: general library systems, health sciences libraries, and law libraries.
The survey collects information regarding faculty appointments and bargaining unit eligibility. Among US public universities, 76% reported offering faculty appointments and 40% reported bargaining unit eligibility. In comparison, US private universities reported 31% and 21%, while Canadian universities--all public--reported 64% and 86%, reflecting varied approaches to both faculty status and collective bargaining across different types of institutions.
The report also analyzed a total of 9,602 professionals in ARL university libraries, spanning executive leadership, senior managers, managers, and all other professionals. Across all ARL university member institutions, executive leadership roles reported an average of 22 years of professional experience with salaries averaging $180,652, while senior managers averaged 18 years and $114,247. Managers followed with 16 years and $92,664, and other professionals recorded averages of 14 years and $84,499. These results provide ARL members the opportunity to benchmark using experience and compensation across multiple levels of responsibility.
In addition to university libraries, the survey encompasses nonuniversity research libraries, providing a broader view of the research library community. Differences across these categories are reflected in such indicators as salary levels, which are outlined in the Salary Survey introduction and presented in detail in the Salary Survey tables.
Publication Details
ARL Annual Salary Survey 2025
Anam Mian
2026 * 136 pages
Online Edition
The online version of the ARL Annual Salary Survey 2025 includes access to a downloadable Microsoft Excel file of the data tables that are presented in the publication.
ISBN 978-1-948964-70-8
$175 (ARL member institutions have free IP access as a benefit of membership.)
Print Edition
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ISBN 978-1-948964-69-2
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