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David Whitaker is president of Foreside Financial Group LLC, a Portland-based provider of customized compliance and technology solutions whose clients include global asset managers, wealth managers, private equity firms and hedge funds. Mainebiz caught up with him to find out more about what the firm does and its acquisition strategy.
Mainebiz: When it comes to compliance, what are the most common mistakes companies make?
David Whitaker: One common mistake we see is individuals at firms wearing too many hats performing more than one function and attempting to balance multiple roles and responsibilities. From a compliance standpoint, this heightens the risk of potential regulatory issues. A firm’s lack of attention to compliance is also a red flag for the state and federal regulators. As the regulatory landscape changes and becomes more sophisticated, firms should consider hiring dedicated compliance professionals or prioritize outsourcing these f
Bible reveals Black nations in new book
A Shelby author has taken the Bible to help him tell the story of ancient Black nations.
One of the most read books in the world has a lot of lessons people can still use to learn about their heritage, said author and historian Ronald Harrill.
Harrill, 70, drew inspiration to write Children of Genesis: The Black Nations in the Old Testament while studying to present Sunday school lessons in church, he said. Some of the old empires that I have studied before started popping up in the old Sunday school stories, Harrill said. I didn t know the Old Testament writers also knew of the old Black empires that I knew of.
Preserving Bill Nunn s legacy Apr 05, 2021 at 01:30 PM Copied!
The Steelers have partnered with the Smithsonian Institution s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) to host a panel discussion showcasing the legacy of Bill Nunn and his impact on the Steelers franchise, the future of scouting and the NFL s connection to HBCUs.
This virtual event, moderated by NMAAHC s Curator of Sports Dr. Damion Thomas, will take place on Tuesday, April 6, at 4:00 p.m. EST via zoom and feature the following speakers.
• Brandon Hunt, Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Scouting Coordinator
• Donnie Shell, Former Steelers safety, 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee
To combat a lack of state and federal funding for HBCUs, alumni, advocates, and donors have raised funds and supported programs at these historic institutions in recent years, aiming to help many schools’ financial situations and open pathways for students that include less debt at the end.
“There is a distinct possibility that a number of HBCUs could cease to exist in 20 years or so,”
Ronnie Bagley, a retired Army colonel and 1983 graduate of Norfolk State University told
NBC News in March 2020. “If that were to occur, many low income, first generation students will lose out on an opportunity for a college education.”