Sentences with phrase «financial policy and regulation»

Support changes to financial policy and regulation, and build local capacity, to unlock domestic commercial finance.

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The best tools for the job of warding off threats to financial stability appear to be regulation, supervision and macro-prudential policy.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The provocative documentary, Inside Job, brought embarrassing attention to professors who profit from unreported consulting and directorship deals with companies and organizations and then weigh in as «objective» observers on key policy issues in economics and financial regulation.

That comes as financial stocks have been the biggest stock market winners since Nov. 8, thanks to Trump's promises to pull back on banking regulation such as Dodd - Frank, and tech stocks sank on fears of the president - elect's more protectionist trade policies.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Until recently, he has focused on more tangential issues for the Fed — like the regulation of scandal - ridden Libor interest rates, financial innovation, and housing policy.

«His common sense approach to monetary policy and financial regulation are exactly what the Federal Reserve needs right now and we look forward to his confirmation» a senior Fed official told reporters in a conference call following the appointment.

Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Forfinancial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on ForFinancial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.

Leaders of federal financial agencies testified on the status of the the rulemaking finalization process and reform policies included in the Dodd - Frank financial regulations law.

«I expect that the evolution of the financial system in response to global economic forces, technology, and, yes, regulation will result sooner or later in the all - too - familiar risks of excessive optimism, leverage, and maturity transformation reemerging in new ways that require policy responses.»

The Code of Ethics covers topics such as financial reporting, conflicts of interest and compliance with laws, rules, regulations and our policies.

He's among the most respected voices anywhere on financial regulation and monetary policy, and the Canadian closest to the centre of efforts to solve the European debt crisis.

This area covers policies and regulations, such as prudential or consumer regulations, as well as technology and other competitive pressures affecting the financial services industry, financial markets and the financial system as a whole, and their ability to effectively perform their core economic functions.

Additionally, the proposed regulation would require insurers to «establish and maintain procedures to prevent financial exploitation and abuse,» disclose to customers all relevant policy information in order to evaluate a transaction, and provide to producers all relevant policy information in order to evaluate a replacement transaction.

The Blog brings together various stakeholders to explore current trends, best practices and policy initiatives relating to Canadian corporate law, securities regulation and financial markets generally.

Marilyn Mohrman - Gillis, executive director of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards» Center for Financial Planning and head of public policy, noted on a panel discussion moderated by Borzi that DOL's fiduciary rule will «hopefully [be] the tip of the iceberg to push other rules and regulations to protect investors.»

However, since the financial crisis, an increase in regulation and accountability has forced many banks to repair their balance sheets, tighten their credit policy and adhere to a more punishing regulatory environment.

The payment policy adopted by Betty & I ™ Fresh Juice Truck, LLC is all inclusive because we are aware that different customers prefer different payment options as it suits them but at the same time, we will ensure that we abide by the financial rules and regulation of the United States of America.

This involved assessing vulnerabilities affecting the global financial system and proposing actions to address them, promoting implementation of financial sector regulation and policies and monitoring implementation of the agreed reforms.

If anyone doubts it, I invite them to review the opening passages of Niskanen's entry on «Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation» for the 2008 edition of Cato's Handbook for Policymakers.

In addition, Alessandro has a PhD in Economics and Mathematics from Vienna University and is the author of various articles on liquid fixed income, forex, monetary policy, market micro-structure and European financial regulations.

NAHB looks forward to working with Secretary Mnuchin and his team to promote tax policies, financial regulations and a housing finance system that will strengthen the American economy and keep the residential construction industry moving in the right direction.»

The limitations of macroprudential policies reflect the potential for risks to emerge outside sectors subject to regulation, the potential for supervision and regulation to miss emerging risks, the uncertain efficacy of new macroprudential tools such as a countercyclical capital buffer, and the potential for such policy steps to be delayed or to lack public support.14 Given such limitations, adjustments in monetary policy may, at times, be needed to curb risks to financial stability.15

Though Powell is thought to favor a lighter touch on financial regulation than current Fed Chair Janet Yellen, his nomination provided re-assurance to market participants that her relatively predictable approach and dovish tendencies on monetary policy would be maintained during the transition of the Fed's leadership.

The Financial Repression Authority (FRA) educates investors, funds and retirees on the adverse risks resulting from good - intentioned macroprudential central bank and government policies and regulations focused on controlling excessive government debt, attempting to stimulate economic growth, and minimizing the potential for financial and economiFinancial Repression Authority (FRA) educates investors, funds and retirees on the adverse risks resulting from good - intentioned macroprudential central bank and government policies and regulations focused on controlling excessive government debt, attempting to stimulate economic growth, and minimizing the potential for financial and economifinancial and economic crises.

Tighter financial regulations, strikingly synchronized global monetary policy and new competition from financial upstarts are hitting trading at banks like Goldman especially hard.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is in charge of enforcing the policies and regulations, which serve as a security measure for conducting any financial activity within the U.S.Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is in charge of enforcing the policies and regulations, which serve as a security measure for conducting any financial activity within the U.S.financial activity within the U.S. borders.

See Niskanen, «Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation,» in Cato Handbook for Policymakers (2009), 7th ed., p. 377.

We live in a global economy with a global financial system, yet macroeconomic policy and regulation and supervision have a decidedly national orientation.

Beverly Hirtle, Executive Vice President (Panelist) Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Time: 5:30 AM EDT (11:30 AM CEST) Subject: The Logic of Financial Regulation and Reality: Lost in Complexity and Competition Policy?

While many, factors contributed to the global financial crisis, the root cause was a massive failure of public policy and regulation in the U.S. residential real estate market.

William Dudley, President and CEO (Speaker) Date: Friday, April 7, 2017 Time: 12:15 PM EDT Subject: Remarks on the State of Financial Regulation and the Potential for Reform Event: Special Luncheon with William Dudley, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Organizer: The Griswold Center for Economic Policy Studies, Princeton University Location: Princeton Club of New York, 15 W. 43rd Street, New York, NY (4th Floor — West Wing)

@ED, In many financial jobs the reasons for what you can and get you can and can't do is because there are federal regulations to avoid impropriety and high dollar scams (I'm not in any way saying you would do this, it tend so happen at really high individual levels), and the lawyers make strict company policies to make sure there isn't even an appearance of impropriety.

It will look at the «actions, policies and approach» of the former City watchdog, the Financial Services Authority, and the current Prudential Regulation Authority.

He veered away from that topic and returned to the issue of the push to reform the financial industry, saying: «You've got to be sympathetic with some of the legislators,» pointing out that elected officials have to navigate a complex minefield of regulations and politics when trying to craft policy.

The Economy Totemic policies such as the introduction of the minimum wage in the early Blair years have been eclipsed in the minds of voters by mismanagement and light touch regulation in the run up to the financial crash.

It praises the EU for its progressive policies on rights, peace and security, culture and financial regulation.

He acted as deputy leader of the Lib Dem group there and served on the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, focusing on economic and financial policy, including regulation of the financial sector.

Supporting commercial lines businesses Progress on fixed fees for costs of noise - induced hearing loss claims Support for fair compensation for mesothelioma sufferers Expansion of the Insurance Fraud Bureau's scope to commercial liability Campaigning for solutions fit for our future Our Flood Free Homes campaign Forward thinking policy for data and cyber Engaging Government to support the role of income protection Delivery of Flood Re, a world first solution for affordable flood cover Fighting fraud Partnering with Government on the Insurance Fraud Taskforce Renewing the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department Securing new insurer access to the DVLA registered owners database Influencing sensible regulation On Solvency II, we: Secured changes to secondary legislation Clarified treatment of deferred tax Negotiated a favourable calibration of the EIOPA's fundamental spread Supporting insurance businesses Pushing for sensible development of global capital standards Securing better targeted tax legislation Managing the impact of international financial reporting standards.

«Contributions to candidates for city office from persons with a particularly direct financial interest in these officials» policy decisions pose a heightened risk of actual and apparent corruption, and merit heightened government regulations,» the opinion by judges Debra Livingston, Guido Calabresi and Paul Crotty said.

In their paper, the authors write: «The results of our paper have implications for public health policies worldwide with respect to quality, safety, regulation and financial control of treatments with ART.

«We have to also amend our policies, regulations, institutions, and financial mechanisms to adapt to this new normal,» Fahlund added.

Monetary and fiscal policies and financial regulation designed to weaken positive feedback are successful in stabilising experimental macroeconomic systems when properly calibrated.»

Such policy changes could include regulations, financial incentives for farmers to adopt conservation practices, and technical assistance to help farmers incorporate the changes.

Due to new regulations that hadn't yet been fully defined by the government, a financial services company was tasked with updating a large library of policies and procedures, as well as a new - hire curriculum for its financial services consultants.

The Comprehensive Annual Report and the Popular Annual Report provide the Chicago community with information about the District's financial condition in accordance with all state and federal legislation, governmental regulations and Board policies.

It is our goal to provide financial leadership to the Chicago Board of Education according to government regulations, Board policies and sound financial practices; to maintain the fiscal integrity of the organization; to develop internal and external partnerships; to educate students in a safe and well - rounded environment; and to work with leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure adequate funding and support for educational initiatives.

He said the national policy moment that resulted in teacher evaluation laws and regulations stems from both the financial crisis and Race to the Top, a federal competition for grant money in exchange for the pursuit of specific education reforms.

These include the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, the Office of Federal Financial Management, and the Office of E-Government & Information Technology whose job it is to specialize in issues such as Federal regulations or procurement policy anPolicy, the Office of Federal Financial Management, and the Office of E-Government & Information Technology whose job it is to specialize in issues such as Federal regulations or procurement policy anpolicy and law.