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ICC meeting: BCCI loses both revenue and governance votes
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April 27, 2017 at 11:51PM
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Tax reform appears just around the corner, potentially breathing new life into share buybacks.
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Leading employee engagement platform passes SOC 2 security examination, meets enterprise security standards
HighGround, a provider of innovative employee engagement and agile performance management technology, is pleased to announce completion of its Service Organization Control (SOC) Type 2 examination, governed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), which confirms HighGround’s compliance with SOC 2 standards and requirements for security.
Service Organization Control reports are independent, third-party audits that measure how well service and solution providers control information. The criteria analyzed to confirm compliance include evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of the control environment. Achieving SOC 2 compliance gives customers and users an objective note of confidence in the security of the information collected, processed and stored in HighGround’s platform.
As more organizations must house confidential employee information, HR service and solution providers must demonstrate security is a top priority. Achieving Service Organization Control compliance is one of the most highly-regarded ways to validate that commitment.
“With cybersecurity becoming a growing area of concern for enterprise-sized organizations, security and risk management standards are now critical components of the vendor selection process,” said HighGround’s Chief Customer and Technology Officer, Anjoo Rai-Marchant. “Not only has HighGround taken steps to improve our security processes, we’ve implemented significant changes to our platform that better safeguard customer information.”
To achieve SOC 2 compliance, HighGround embarked on an aggressive mission to review data asset and process controls within the organization, a large undertaking for most companies. It recruited talent to specifically focus on these tasks because it wanted to dedicate the right amount of time and resources to the initiative. HighGround minimized cyber risks by implementing more systematic checks-and-balance processes and system security enhancements along with conducting training programs centered around security awareness. In addition, they conducted penetration testing and added new procedures for ongoing vulnerability detection and mitigation.
“This achievement gives our enterprise customers the increased level of confidence they need to run their HR application and people data analytics in the cloud,” said Rai-Marchant. “Achieving SOC 2 compliance is not an easy task, but it demonstrates our commitment to protecting customer information and operating in accordance with the highest security standards.”
About HighGround
HighGround is a transformative employee engagement platform that helps organizations achieve peak performance. The comprehensive solution betters both the employee and manager experience by connecting and aligning organizations through employee-driven goals, continuous check-in conversations, peer-to-peer feedback, social recognition and pulse surveys.
HighGround’s intuitive technology can be tailored to match organizations’ employee engagement goals, providing workforce insights that are essential to understanding organizational health and driving a positive company culture. With HighGround, customers like Patagonia, Echo Global Logistics and Allianz have inspired employees to reach their full potential, increasing retention, productivity, customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive bottom line results. To learn more, visit http://ift.tt/1OOnFLn.
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April 27, 2017 at 11:53PM
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(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc plans to promote its high-interest bearing deposit products in a marketing push to consumers later this year as it looks to grow its online bank, Chief Strategy…
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Many U.S. stocks posted March highs. Here are the top penny stocks to watch as of March 2017.
April 27, 2017 at 11:37PM
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Diversification in finance has a whole new meaning.
Aspiring Chartered Financial Analysts must pass three exams on a wide range of asset classes and complex formulae, but the learning doesn’t stop there.
The CFA Society of Toronto is hosting a “Self-Defense Tips and Tactics for the Finance Professional” event on May 15. “Do you work late and walk alone at night? Travel alone?” an ad for the event asks. “From random wrist grabs, to an unwanted hold or knife assault at the bank machine….this Krav Maga self defense workshop is geared to the executive life.” Running shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended for attendees, though “these techniques will work no matter what your attire.”
It is always good to be prepared. This knowledge may come in especially handy for members, should sky-high asset prices ever fall back to earth.
April 27, 2017 at 11:38PM
from Charley Grant
On Earth Day, when millions around the world were celebrating ways to give back to nature and protect our planet, Donald Trump, Jr. was in Montana shooting prairie dogs with Greg Gianforte.
It’s not illegal to kill prairie dogs in Montana, even if they’re pregnant or nursing prairie dogs. But what does it do to a fragile ecosystem where myriad other animals such as burrowing owls, black-footed ferrets, and nesting birds depend on prairie dogs for their survival? It may not be illegal to interfere with the delicate balance of nature – but is it ethical, especially when it’s being done for no other reason than “fun?”
What Donald Trump, Jr. has done very successfully is shine a light on the shameful activities of trophy hunters. He and his brother relish shooting wild game in Africa and have posted images of themselves with their trophies – including a leopard, bull, waterbuck and an elephant.
Trophy hunters maintain that these killings are necessary for conservation and attract needed revenues to African nations. The reality is that African countries now realize that these animals bring in more money in tourism if they are alive, and many of these nations no longer support trophy hunters.
Are little prairie dogs a trophy that Donald Jr. can bring home to Manhattan? That won’t be easy, because a high-powered rifle essentially blows the prairie dog into smithereens so nothing remains
In addition, the prairie dogs are usually shot with lead ammunition. The lead-filled carcasses then become food for eagles, badgers, and other creatures that ingest the lead shot, further compounding the problem.
David Pauli, Senior Advisor Wildlife Response & Policy for the Humane Society of the United States, noted:
“Prairie dogs are a species of special concern and need to be protected. It is disheartening and disappointing that anyone would chose killing prairie dogs to promote what the state has to offer. To have this hunt on Earth Day makes it particularly troubling.”
Shooting prairie dogs isn’t about politics or Second Amendment rights. It is about respect for wildlife and protecting them from harm. The great state of Montana and its people are better than this.
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April 27, 2017 at 11:30PM
from Cathy Kangas
James Hughes, Chief Market Analyst at GKFX discusses the potential rally in the EUR / USD pair to 1.10 levels if Macron comes out victorious in the second round. 1.10 is on the horizon”, says Hughes. “Watered down version of Trump’s tax plan would …
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April 27, 2017 at 11:26PM
from EUR Editor
The European Central Bank is set to keep its ultra-easy policy stance firmly in place this Thursday afternoon (11:30 AM GMT) but may acknowledge better growth prospects, setting the stage for a small signal as early as June about an eventual reduction of …
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April 27, 2017 at 11:26PM
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Three mutual fund managers explain how they outperform their benchmarks. By Michael Brush.
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April 27, 2017 at 11:26PM
from Market Watch
The Canadian dollar remains under pressure. The pair reached a new high at 1.3670, reaching yet another 14-month high. The next level of resistance is only at 1.3850. The last time the pair saw these levels was in the wake of 2016. The crash in oil prices sent Dollar/CAD shooting all the way to 1.4690. Yet the fall …
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April 27, 2017 at 11:26PM
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Here’s what’s going on in tech.
Lyft reportedly has told investors that its ridership and bookings soared in the first quarter, while losses are shrinking. (Bloomberg)
New Amazon Echo Look includes a camera and gives you advice on what to wear. (Business Insider)
S.F. startup Luxe to end door-to-door valet service, says it will launch new service this summer. (TechCrunch)
Uber to help fund benefits program for its drivers in Britain. (Reuters)
Google, like Facebook, won’t punish workers who choose to protest Donald Trump on May 1, International Workers Day. (Mashable)
Venture capitalist Chris Sacca of “Shark Tank” fame, an early investor in Twitter and Uber, to retire from investing. (Bloomberg)
Cyber attacks involving ransomware increased 50 percent in 2016, Verizon data-breach report says. (Bloomberg)
ICYMI: Last year, the solar industry employed more Americans than coal, and wind power topped 100,000 jobs. (NYT)
FCC filings show Google-branded headphones. It’s unclear what they’re for, besides the obvious use for headphones. (Business Insider)
Hackers exploited a Microsoft Word bug for months, researchers say. (BBC)
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff took a 60 percent pay cut last year to appease shareholders. (Business Insider)
“Textalyzer” technology would allow police to see if driver was on phone at time of a crash, but privacy advocates have concerns. (NPR)
Photo: Lyft’s signature mustache. (Courtesy of Lyft)
April 27, 2017 at 11:30PM
from Levi Sumagaysay
With beer sales down — and the share price down even more — it’s time for the craft pioneer to take action, says Jason Notte.
The post Beer Goggles: How to avert a crisis at Samuel Adams owner Boston Beer appeared first on ForexTV.
April 27, 2017 at 11:26PM
from Market Watch
A flagship state college will take over a major for-profit college chain.
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April 27, 2017 at 11:26PM
from Market Watch
Gold settles with a modest gain Thursday, snapping a three-day slide and pulling futures up from their lowest finish in 2½ weeks.
The post Metals Stocks: Gold snaps 3-day losing streak appeared first on ForexTV.
April 27, 2017 at 11:26PM
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Many people are worried about putting smart internet-connected devices in their homes or offices because of flaws that could allow attackers into their private networks.
Web optimization and security firm Cloudflare is trying to alleviate those fears with a new service that could allow internet-of-things manufacturers to protect devices from attacks and deploy patches much quicker.
Cloudflare’s content delivery network is used by millions of people and companies to increase the performance of their websites and to protect them from malicious traffic. The company’s servers work as invisible proxies between websites and visitors, providing on-the-fly encryption and firewall protection.
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April 27, 2017 at 11:34PM
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