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Decoding bad financial advice: How to steer clear of social media Scams
Social media has become a primary source for everything from gift ideas to productivity hacks. "Finfluencers," or financial influencers, are now part of this trend, sharing money tips that reflect a growing desire for financial literacy. Studies show younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are turning TikTok and Instagram for guidance. However, YouTube and Facebook remain the most popular platforms for people seeking financial advice.
Saudi Arabia: The Evolution of Capital Markets Continues to Accelerate
In brief On 6 January 2026, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced amendments to the Rules for Foreign Investment in Securities (“FIS Rules”) to remove the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) regime and discontinue the CMA’s regulatory framework for swap agreements.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER: Lead with your head and heart when giving to charity Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It’s the time of year when many people choose to give back to support the causes closest to then. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when scammers look to exploit your generosity, taking funds away from those in need to line up their own pockets. Avoiding scammers This time of year, you’ll likely see an uptick on emails, calls, letters, texts, and social media ads designed to pull at your heart and purse strings.
Three types of scams every growing business should watch for
Growing your business requires dedication, strategy and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only looking to target your personal finances but also your employees’ and customers’ financial information. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 60% of businesses dealt with scammers in 2024. Popular scams included impersonation of vendors or documents, fake consultants and phony advertisements.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER: Your tools to protect against bank account fraud Original
It’s easy to brush off scams, especially when you think it’ll never happen to you. However, according to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $2.95 billion to scams in 2024. And the majority of those losses came from impersonation scams. Criminals are finding sophisticated ways to con you out of your money, especially if they gain access directly to your bank account.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER: How to protect yourself from tax scams Original
Tax season is in full swing. Whether you file your returns yourself, with the help of a professional or tax filing software, it is important to remain vigilant of potential scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported consumers lost nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, with imposter scams accounting for $2.6 billion of those reported losses. Here are tips to help keep yourself and your finances secure.
How to Avoid Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fake Scams
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool, but what happens when it falls into the hands of scammers? While AI can help with things like chatbots for customer service and writing emails, it can also be leveraged by nefarious actors through deep fake scams that can mimic human voices, create fake videos, photos, and more to take advantage of unsuspecting victims.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER: How to avoid artificial intelligence and deep fake scams [Column] Original
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool, but what happens when it falls into the hands of scammers? While AI can help with things like chatbots for customer service and writing emails, it can also be leveraged by nefarious actors through deep fake scams that can mimic human voices, create fake videos, photos and more to take advantage of unsuspecting victims.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER: CISO Perspective — tips to avoid tax scams [Column] Original
Tax season is underway, and after a year with soaring inflation and rising interest rates, many consumers are looking forward to a tax refund to help cover their expenses. Unfortunately, fraudsters have been known to target tax season for various scams looking to make a quick buck from unsuspecting victims. Here are tips to help protect yourself from tax scams as the April filing date approaches.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER: CISO Perspective — October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month [Column] Original
Fall is officially here! This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is getting cooler, and there are lots of fun fall activities. One of my favorite things about fall is that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year will be 19 years since it was first established back in 2004.
Knowledge Center: Tips for avoiding travel scams this vacation season [Column] Original
As the weather heats up, so does the travel industry. While inflation and other economic factors could make it more difficult to book that dream trip this year, there are ways to vacation on a budget.
Knowledge Center: Is anything safe from getting hacked? [Column] Original
Working in the information security field, I am often asked a rhetorical question like, “is anything safe from getting hacked?” My answer is yes. But it is important to examine this a little closer to ensure you’re taking the proper precautions to protect yourself and your information. Using Devices and the Internet Safely How useful would a phone be if it were not connected to a service provider? How useful would a tablet, PC, or laptop be if it did not have Wi-Fi or internet capabilities?
Taxation of private equity funds in Saudi Arabia | Lexology
Saudi Arabia
August 9 2019 Taxation Tax obligations Would a private equity fund vehicle formed in your jurisdiction be subject to taxation there with respect to its income or gains? Would the fund be required to withhold taxes with respect to distributions to investors? Please describe what conditions, if any, apply to a private equity fund to qualify for applicable tax exemptions. Tax in Saudi Arabia is regulated by the General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GAZT).
Regulation of private equity funds in Saudi Arabia | Lexology
Saudi Arabia
August 9 2019 Regulation, licensing and registration Principal regulatory bodies What are the principal regulatory bodies that would have authority over a private equity fund and its manager in your jurisdiction, and what are the regulators’ audit and inspection rights and managers’ regulatory reporting requirements to investors or regulators? The CMA is the regulatory authority that oversees the financial services and asset management industry in Saudi Arabia.
Private Equity (Fund Formation) in Saudi Arabia | Lexology
Use the Lexology Getting The Deal Through tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. Formation Forms of vehicle What legal form of vehicle is typically used for private equity funds formed in your jurisdiction? Does such a vehicle have a separate legal personality or existence under the law of your jurisdiction? In either case, what are the legal consequences for investors and the manager?
In Hamptons Real Estate, Home Staging Is an Art Form – Dan’s Papers
No one wants to live in your home,” says Allegra Dioguardi. “They want their own space.” Yes, as much as you may love the environs you’ve created, as sure as you are that every bit of décor in your home is perfect in every way, the fact remains that interior design may actually get in the way of getting your home off the market. Or, says Dioguardi, noted home stager, interior designer and president of Styled and Sold, it can give a positive boost to efforts to sell.
Can a berserk unit advance in Advanced Squad Leader?
My memory is that Bezerk units must move including into an enemy hex the maximum movement points during movement phase towards nearest enemy in hexes. Then they get triple fire in Advanced fire phase if they survive Defensive fire. If the advance during advance phase was removed, then that would make there movement bonus not really a bonus. And sometimes a penalty.
Maximizing Retirement Plan Benefits
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE $150,000 LIMIT ON RECOGNIZED compensation—imposed by Congress in 1994—restricts the amount of benefits available to higher paid employees under tax-favored retirement plans. Indexing for inflation increased this limit to $160,000 in 1997. USING "PERMITTED DISPARITY," PLANS are allowed to have limited discrimination in favor of higher paid employees.
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