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Financial & Business Services experts include current and former executives from Fortune 1000 companies, product structure specialists, exchange professionals, mortgage brokers, independent consultants, actuaries, and industry thought leaders.

Leading Experts on Financial & Business Services

Patrick Young, Founder and Chairman, Derivatives VisionPatrick Young

Founder and Chairman
Derivatives Vision
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Patrick Young is the Founder and Chairman of Derivatives Vision, a securities exchange advisory and media company. Mr. Young has over 22 years experience in securities exchanges focused on ETFs, hedge funds, single stock futures, stock exchange structures, and market structures. His background is in...

Amanda Atkins, Chief Executive Officer, Afinia Capital GroupAmanda Atkins

Chief Executive Officer
Afinia Capital Group
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Amanda Atkins is the CEO of Afinia Capital Group. Afinia is backed by Deutsche Bank, Eos and Atkins Capital and assists insurance companies release capital and streamline mature or discontinued liabilities. Concurrently, she is the CEO of Atkins Capital, a consulting firm which provides financial,strategic...

Dominic Paniccia

Senior Research Director
CARD (Card Analytics, Research and Discussion)
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Dominic Paniccia is Senior Research Director at CARD (Card Analytics, Research and Discussion), a firm which offers research and advisory services including surveys of credit card industry managers and executives, in-depth quantitative assessments, forecast models and comparative analytics on the largest...

Robert Mochwart

FormerChief Risk & Credit Officer
Popular Financial Holdings, Inc
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Robert Mochwart is a dynamic and strategy-minded leader. Until March 2008, he was the Chief Risk and Credit Officer for Popular Financial Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the $44 billion financial holding company Popular, Inc. Popular is a diversified financial services provider with operations...

Stanley Fortgang

FormerManaging Director, Fixed Income
JEFFERIES & COMPANY INC
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Stanley Fortgang is an independent financial consultant specializing in fixed income, who has over 25 years experience as a trader at global investment banks. Mr. Fortgang began his career in 1985 at First Boston Corp, before moving to Goldman Sachs in 1990. In 2001, he became Head of Financial Sector...

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Another “Captive BPO” Acquisition by Indian Outsourcer

November 20, 2009

Thomas Reilly, Chief Executive Officer, Next Horizon, China

WNS Expands Global Presence Into Latin America | money.cnn.com

This week, with very little fanfare, WNS Global Services (NYSE: WNS) announced the launch of a new delivery center in Costa Rica. The press release focused on the center in San Jose as WNS’s “entry into Latin America” - but behind the scenes WNS has pulled-off the coveted “hat-trick” in outsourcing...

GAO Interchange Report: Reducing Rates will “Pose Challenges”

November 20, 2009

Reducing Interchange Would ‘Pose Challenges,’ the GAO Says | www.digitaltransactions.net

The GAO’s study on interchange was thoughtful, balanced, and light on recommendations. The inconclusive nature of the report reduces the likelihood meaningful legislative action will impact interchange in 2010. However, the combination of DOJ investigations, merchant class action litigation, and continued...

ISDA Determination on JAL Rehabilitation Not Welcome

November 19, 2009

Daniel Lintz, President & Chief Executive Officer, Safe Harbour Japan K.K.

Will JAL Be Required to Settle JPY100 Billion in Derivatives Contracts? | headlines.yahoo.co.jp

The Yomiuri Shinbun reports that the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) may require Japan Airlines Corporation to settle JPY 100 billion in swaps and derivatives as a result of filing for creditor protection under ADR provisions of the Special Measure for Industrial Revitalization,...

JAL Rehabilitation Not Awaiting for ISDA Ruling

November 19, 2009

Daniel Lintz, President & Chief Executive Officer, Safe Harbour Japan K.K.

Will JAL Be Required to Settle JPY100 Billion in Derivatives Contracts? | headlines.yahoo.co.jp

The Yomiuri Shinbun reports that the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) may require Japan Airlines Corporation to settle JPY 100 billion in swaps and derivatives as a result of filing for creditor protection under ADR provisions of the Special Measure for Industrial Revitalization,...

JAL Alternative Dispute Resolution Not a Credit Event

November 19, 2009

Daniel Lintz, President & Chief Executive Officer, Safe Harbour Japan K.K.

Will JAL Be Required to Settle JPY100 Billion in Derivatives Contracts? | headlines.yahoo.co.jp

The Yomiuri Shinbun reports that the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) may require Japan Airlines Corporation to settle JPY 100 billion in swaps and derivatives because the company has filed for creditor protection under the Special Measure for Industrial Revitalization,highlighting...

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