Category: CEO’s Desk
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Hey Intern, I’m Not Lonely
By Jim Toes Sitting in O’Hare Airport last Friday for what turned into a 10-hour flight delay, I had plenty of time to catch up on lots of reading. One […] Read More
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To the Intern Class of 2022!
This STA article is dedicated to the many financial services interns in the United States and Canada. Please forward to those interns working among us this summer. Welcome to the […] Read More
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Who Pays the SEC’s Bill on Crypto? (Hint: Not Crypto)
On Wednesday, Chairman Gary Gensler presented the SEC’s 2023 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. The SEC’s proposed budget, which was made public in late March, […] Read More
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My Word is My Bond
By Jim Toes, STA Most companies and organizations have a motto – something that serves as a guiding principle for their members and employees while also providing a succinct description […] Read More
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Wall Street Bonuses; How Much Will You Save?
By Jim Toes, STA Bonuses and pay raises have been reported with great enthusiasm in the daily journals recently. Speculation forecasts increases of 25%, 50% and higher, and comparisons to […] Read More
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In Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Intelligence and Character
Today, we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A religious minister and activist, who rose to become a national leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Best known for marvelous […] Read More
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Tribute to John Tognino
It was sometime in late 2010 when the two of us sat down for lunch. He was 25 years my senior, but his energy and sharpness of mind outstripped mine. […] Read More
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Christmas 2000: A Fine Year for Wine
By Jim Toes, STA If the trend is truly your friend, then 2021 will mark the 58th year that I wake up on December 25 with a child’s excitement and […] Read More
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Find Your Cause: After Two Difficult Years, The Holidays Present an Ideal Opportunity to Give Back
By Jim Toes, STA Amid a pandemic that has continued to present obstacles and affect our families, friends and neighbors, the holiday season is still a joyous time for many […] Read More