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Operation Backpack 2012 Sets Record!

Thanks to everyone for their support and participation in Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack initiative this year.  With the help and generosity of FTF staff members and peers, FTF collected backpacks overflowing with school supplies for homeless children in NYC. … Continue reading

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ANNOUNCING: Keynote Speaker CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton

We are excited to announce that CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton will be the keynote speaker for our 7th Annual OTC Derivatives Operations & Processing Conference on November 14, 2012! His career spans 25 years in government service—working on Capitol Hill in … Continue reading

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Team USA!!!

We are now in day 14 of the 2012 Summer Olympics and fans are on the edge of their seats as China and the United States play a game of tug a war for the most medals! Team USA takes … Continue reading

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Less Means More

“Less Means More” three little words with a significant meaning. Unless you are talking about Regulation and Compliance, then “More Means More!” After the crisis in 2008, the financial industry needed to make changes in the regulatory system. But with … Continue reading

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FTF New Venue Announcement

As Summer comes to an end, FTF  has decided to Fall  back with a new venue!  BizBash named Sentry Centers one of the top 10 meeting venues in New York and we are proud to announce them as the new … Continue reading

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“But teacher, my dog ate my homework!”

No matter what language you’re speaking, the meaning is the same: I did not do my homework. Personally, I have only used this excuse once.  Well, maybe twice.  But, hey, I had a very hungry dog!I can remember thinking that … Continue reading

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The People Have Spoken

FTF News subscribers have spoken and selected the winners of the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards of 2012. Winning an award is a great honor; not that my shelves are piled high with trophies, but I do know that with … Continue reading

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Pass on Sitting

We’re always warned on long flights to stand up and stretch our legs but no one ever thinks about sitting at work or in a conference all day in the same frame. As a woman of the 21st century, I’ve … Continue reading

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“Diamonds are a Queen’s Best Friend”

Marilyn Monroe said it best, “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend!” But to Queen Elizabeth II, The Diamond represents so much more. Last weekend, Britain spent four days marking the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. From street parties to … Continue reading

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!! FREE WEBINAR!

Data Webinar Tomorrow, June 5th. Register now at no cost! http://conta.cc/Lh3kvp

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