Similarly, he faults banking regulation for being too easy, leading to private profits
with public risk.
Not exact matches
The problem is that city and local governments may be hesitant to accept liability for the
risks the tunnels may pose to existing infrastructure or let private companies compete
with public transit systems.
In January, the Monetary Authority of Singapore urged the
public «to act
with extreme caution and understand the significant
risks they take on if they choose to invest in cryptocurrencies.»
«
With the Sodium Mandate, the Board has required the disclosure of just enough inaccurate and controversial information about sodium in certain food items to cause far reaching negative consequences rather than help consumers and reduce
public health
risks.»
We can all agree that Fannie and Freddie as business models were seriously flawed — private companies
with a
public charter, poor incentives for management, excess leverage for their book of credit
risk, and so forth — and they are rightly being effigized for it.
While
risk policies are costly, they cover major expenses associated
with a scandal, including advertising, consultations
with specialists and
public relations advisers.
Various factors may cause differences between Bellicum's expectations and actual results, including
risks and uncertainties associated
with market conditions and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the
public offering, as well as those discussed in greater detail in Bellicum's filings
with the SEC, including without limitation in its Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
«The determination of the PSD - led government to charge ahead
with the contentious criminal justice reform in disregard of widespread
public discontent and political opposition sets a scene for tumultuous period ahead, highlighting a
risk of further deteriorating operating environment,» Andrius Tursa, advisor on central and eastern European issues at Teneo Intelligence said in a note last week.
The disclosure was swiftly met
with criticism because of the delay in alerting the
public to the hack, as well as problems
with the website that Equifax set up for people to check whether their details were at
risk.
«Our Integrated Threat and
Risk Assessment team monitors the situation by scanning publicly available sources and consulting
with expertise available in the broader
public sector about road conditions, availability of
public transit, information from Emergency Services, etc..»
These
risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the
risk that private and
public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations
with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the
risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination
with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other
risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
«The use of the medicines in lethal injections runs counter to the manufacturers» mission to save and enhance patients» lives, and carries
with it not only a
public - health
risk, but also reputational, fiscal and legal
risks,» wrote the companies in a friend of the court filing.
With mounting scrutiny over the sizzling hot housing market and the
risks it poses for our
public coffers, though, it's unlikely that Ottawa will step in to raise the cap again this time.
But
with the relative stability of large
public companies behind most major marketing clouds, the standardization of plug - ins to those clouds offered by their ISV programs, and the open architectures enabled by middleware, the vendor
risk associated
with most marketing technologies is increasingly being mitigated and controlled.
Stress, as defined by the Jobs Rated methodology, is determined by 11 factors: travel, deadlines, working in the
public eye, competitiveness, physical demands, environmental conditions, hazards encountered, the life of oneself or others at
risk, meeting and interacting
with customers and / or the
public, and the potential for job growth.
In an interview, Bullard says he believes the Fed
risks losing credibility
with the
public by ignoring the prices of goods that account for a substantial share of household spending.
But when it went
public, its directors and officers could no longer remain uninsured, because the liability
risk rises sharply
with the broader base of
public shareholders.
an independent agency of the federal government, created in 1933, charged
with preserving and promoting
public confidence in the U.S. financial system by insuring deposits in banks and thrift institutions up to applicable limits; by identifying, monitoring, and addressing
risks to the deposit insurance funds; and by limiting the effect on the economy and the financial system when a bank or thrift institution fails; further information on the FDIC and FDIC coverage may be found at fdic.gov
In short, because they pool longevity
risk, can offer a well - diversified portfolio
with longer - term investments, and are professionally managed,
public pension funds deliver the same level of benefits as DC plans at only 46 percent of the cost.15 Any funds invested
with the state pension fund would be kept in a separate investment pool from
public sector funds.
An IMF report leaked to Reuters shows that Greece's
public debt is likely to peak at 200 % of its national income within the next two years,
with the
risk that the actual outcome could be even worse.
Canada managed the financial storm of 2008 better than others because we anticipated
risks and acted proactively
with public policy foresight, responsible oversight of our financial industry, and better decisions and performance by financial service providers and our clients than was the case in other countries.
Investor Environmental Health Network is a collaborative partnership of investment managers and nongovernmental organizations concerned about the financial and
public health
risks associated
with corporate toxic chemicals policies.
Every week we chat
with leading thinkers in compliance, auditing,
risk management,
public policy and more.
Her 2014 landmark negotiation
with Exxon Mobil led to the company's first
public report on global warming and carbon asset
risk.
if required or permitted by law, including as necessary to comply
with the law, to protect the rights or safety of our website, other users, or third parties (e.g., for fraud protection and credit
risk reduction purposes; for protecting and defending the rights or property of Vision Critical, its customers, other users, or members of the
public), or
The prevailing personal finance wisdom of today says that this allocation to
public equities is thought to offer sufficient diversification across geographies, industries and firm - specific
risks, while bonds are generally believed to further mitigate
risk through an inverse correlation
with stocks.
«The government is fully aware of the need to strike a balance between
public interest and integrity of the financial system,» Johari continued, «similar to any financial and investment schemes, there is a need to have proper regulation and supervision to ensure any
risk associated
with such schemes are effectively contained.»
On hand will be several of our Sector Leads and analysts to review and discuss S&P Global's research related to credit pressures facing U.S. states and local governments,
with a focus on pension issues and emerging
risks / trends in
public finance.
The Hub is an online platform
with peer - to - peer resources to assist organizations in implementing TCFD's recommendations to
public companies on the use of scenario analysis to disclose climate - related
risks and opportunities.
After hearing evidence and considering submissions for 180 days, the Board arrived on 209 conditions it deemed necessary to mitigate the
risks and adverse socio - ecological effects associated
with the pipeline and its associated infrastructure to ensure the project is in the
public interest.
Given the absence of a
public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic ou
public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance
with the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic ou
Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material
risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial
public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic ou
public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.
During the past year, the Audit Committee met
with management and reviewed matters that included the Company's
risk assessment and compliance functions, information security,
public policy expenditures, treasury and investment matters, accounting industry issues, the reappointment of our independent auditor, and pending litigation.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships
with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations;
risks associated
with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the
public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Peabody Energy has a responsibility to be honest
with investors and the
public about the
risks posed by climate change, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said in announcing the settlement
with Peabody Monday.
In settling
with the New York attorney general's office, Peabody agreed to file revised shareholder disclosures
with the SEC that accurately represent climate change
risks to investors and the
public.
I've just found them to have the lowest hurdle of nearly anything you can challenge yourself
with — no extra cost, time,
risk of
public embarrassment,
risk of injury, scheduling conflict, membership, equipment, dependence on weather, etc..
Specifically, Defendants made false and / or misleading statements and / or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company was engaged in predatory lending practices that saddled subprime borrowers and / or those
with poor or limited credit histories
with high - interest rate debt that they could not repay; (ii) many of the Company's customers were using Qudian - provided loans to repay their existing loans, thereby inflating the Company's revenues and active borrower numbers and increasing the likelihood of defaults; (iii) the Company was providing online loans to college students despite a governmental ban on the practice; (iv) the Company was engaged overly aggressive and improper collection practices; (v) the Company had understated the number of its non-performing loans in the Registration Statement and Prospectus; (vi) because of the Company's improper lending, underwriting and collection practices it was subject to a heightened
risk of adverse actions by Chinese regulators; (vii) the Company's largest sales platform and strategic partner, Alipay, and Ant Financial, could unilaterally cap the APR for loans provided by Qudian; (viii) the Company had failed to implement necessary safeguards to protect customer data; (ix) data for nearly one million Company customers had been leaked for sale to the black market, including names, addresses, phone numbers, loan information, accounts and, in some cases, passwords to CHIS, the state - backed higher - education qualification verification institution in China, subjecting the Company to undisclosed
risks of penalties and financial and reputational harm; and (x) as a result of the foregoing, Qudian's
public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
«When we talk about the
risks looming on the horizon, one of the
risks has to do
with the high level of
public and private debt.»
Stance Capital, LLC is a Registered Investment advisor (RIA)
with the Massachusetts Securities Division, primarily focused on constructing and bringing to market
public equity portfolios that mitigate material
risk and generate excess returns while at the same time allowing investors to align their capital
with their belief systems.
In recognizing the catalysts behind the
public's persistence to save and reluctance to spend, additional analysis by policymakers should focus on the efficacy of further rate cuts on spending and investment, as well as potential «roundabout» benefits of a more normal rates regime to affirm support toward the
public's saving objectives,
with the end goal of boosting
public's
risk sentiment and perceptions of future economic stability.
What looks like a bubble at first glance can be viewed as a long - term strategy for funding drug development, one that involves private funds, pharmaceutical companies and the
public markets, along
with a good deal of
risk — and, sometimes, high reward.
And although fiscal stimulus package «leaked» in the Nikkei Wednesday (JPY20trn,
with JPY6trn of «real water») appears to have had a supportive impact upon stocks by weakening the yen, even at its most generous, the supplementary budget for this fiscal year is likely to total only JPY2trn,
with additional stimulus spaced out over the coming years, and most of this dedicated to
public works (which, many fear, runs the
risk of turning into wasteful spending rather than a monetary - plus - fiscal stimulus powerhouse).
When planning for the future, it's worth considering the following possible
public policy
risks that could affect your clients» ability to save for retirement and the money they have available to spend in retirement: Will income tax rates rise
with current government deficit spending?
Eroding pension plans by shifting
risk onto vulnerable employees and retirees
with limited ability to absorb income cuts is quite in keeping
with the Harper government's determination to lower the boom on
public sector workers and improve the profitability of their corporate friends in the private sector.
Before we begin to understand the security
risks associated
with private and
public blockchains, let us first define what a blockchain is: a ledger of transactions arranged in groups (batches)...
The court held that courts have to look through form to substance to protect the
public from schemes to attract «
risk capital»
with which a company can develop a business for profit.
By simply entering a
PUBLIC address into MiniPOS server, merchants are able to securely accept Bitcoin Cash payments directly in - store
with minimal
risk.
Damages include flooded homes, lack of drinking water and electrical services, massive destruction of plantations and crops,
risks associated
with mosquito - borne and water - borne diseases, collapsed structures,
public safety issues, and millions of evacuees in shelters.
As bankers, we are concerned about growth and returns - regulators about safety and soundness - central bankers
with the competing interests of systemic
risk and economic growth - and politicians have to deal
with significant
public discourse.
In addition to the security, market volatility, and regulatory
risks mentioned in our previous report, investors should be aware of potential fraud
risk — as small
public companies may try to take advantage of the investor interest in distributed ledger technology by renaming themselves or making announcements that associate them
with the technology.