Reuters filepix for illustration purpose only - A + A NEW YORK (May 18): The US is forcing Wall Street banks to embark on a systematic search through more than 100 personal mobile phones carried by top traders and dealmakers in the largest-ever probe into clandestine messaging on platforms such as WhatsApp. The Securities and Exchange Commission has been sending firms lists of key positions — in some cases pointing to around 30 people including heads of certain investment banking teams or trading desks — that are subject to the review, according to people with direct knowledge of the requests. Personnel in those roles are being ordered to hand over phones so devices can be examined by lawyers. The aim is to gauge how pervasively Wall Street professionals use unauthorized messaging platforms to chat with each other or clients as regulators decide which firms to punish, and how hard, for failing to preserve business-related messages sent via unapproved platforms. … [Read more...] about US pries into over 100 trader and banker phones in texting probe
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More reshuffling within PNP as retirement of senior cops triggers movement
The Philippine National Police Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Niño Jesus Orbeta/Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — At least 13 senior officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) would assume new posts as the retirement of several officials triggered movements within the police force, officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. said Wednesday. In a statement sent by the PNP’s Public Information Office (PIO), Danao said the minor reorganization was based upon the recommendations of the Senior Officers’ Placement and Promotion Board. Among the officials getting new posts are: Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Peralta, Acting Director for Information and Communication Technology Management (DICTM) Brig. Gen. Jon Arnaldo, Acting Director of National Police Training Institute (NPTI) Brig. Gen. Lawrence Coop, Chief of Supervisory Office for Security and Investigative Agencies (SOSIA) Brig. Gen. Samuel Nacion, Director, Integrity … [Read more...] about More reshuffling within PNP as retirement of senior cops triggers movement
StudioCanal shows interest to shoot film in Malaysia
CANNES: StudioCanal, a film production and distributor in France, has expressed its interest in Malaysia as its filming destination. Suraya Filem Production (M) Sdn Bhd director Shures. R (pic) said the matter was expressed by StudioCanal Head of Production Elsa Bonomi and Head of Sales and Distribution Mathilde Mourey during a discussion and luncheon session with Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa on Tuesday (May 17). He said the company was also interested in the 30% cash rebate offered through the Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI) and an additional up to five per cent through the cultural test. "All this while, we have made a lot of distributions and bought a lot of content. So now, why not bring forward the production to Malaysia? If the storyline of the film requires a Malaysian background, why not come to Malaysia, rather than Thailand or other countries? We can get a better rebate. "They (StudioCanal) has decided to bring the head of their … [Read more...] about StudioCanal shows interest to shoot film in Malaysia
Skye Air Mobility, Aster DM Healthcare conduct trials for delivery of medicines with drones in Bengaluru
Representative image. New Delhi-based drone startup Skye Air Mobility along with Aster DM Healthcare is currently undertaking a seven-day trial for carrying out deliveries of medicines and diagnostic samples from Aster RV Hospital to Aster Clinics in Bengaluru. The beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation began on May 14, and is expected to continue till May 20, a release by Skye Air said. According to an agreement signed by the drone startup and the healthcare provider, Skye Air, with its ‘Skye Ship One’ drone, is aiming to undertake 80 flights, each carrying blood samples and medicines for Aster clinics. BVLOS drone flights are those that go beyond 500–700 metres from the eye’s vision or beyond the visual line of sight. A Skye Air release said that firstly, a Skye Air cold chain professional will load the medicine and diagnostic sample in a temperature-controlled payload box. Then, the payload box will be loaded on the drone, which would be then manoeuvered by drone … [Read more...] about Skye Air Mobility, Aster DM Healthcare conduct trials for delivery of medicines with drones in Bengaluru
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s 3 tips for success
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has said he dreamt of reaching the top post since his early days at the company. (Image credit: LinkedIn) Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has had a three-decades-long stint with the cutting-edge technology company. Over the course of his career, he has gathered some crucial insights, which he is now sharing with other professionals. During a university speech in Ohio last week, Gelsinger elaborated on his three-point guide for success, Inc. magazine reported. The first tip he had was having a mentor. "We're diamonds in the rough and we need people to knock off those rough edges," he said. Pat Gelsinger cited his own relationship with Intel's former CEO Andy Grove as an example. Second, he advised that professionals write down a mission statement for themselves and think big. Close Gelsinger added that he had his sights set on the Intel CEO position since his early days at the company. He said his dream became a reality only because he … [Read more...] about Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s 3 tips for success