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  • Published on Jun 22, 2018

    Winnebago County sheriff funding still complicating budgeting for 2018, '19

    ROCKFORD — A draft of Winnebago County's fiscal year 2019 budget was supposed to be available at Thursday's meeting of the County Board's Finance Committee. That didn't happen. Still missing are budget numbers from the Sheriff's …

    Source: Rockford Register Star
  • Published on Jun 23, 2018

    It may take a calamity to force governments to act on pensions.

    In Illinois, even the best-funded public pension systems aren't well funded at all. Lawmakers have known about this growing crisis for more than two decades but still refuse to act. It's a head scratcher that's going to devastate communities …

    Source: Dailyherald.com
  • Published on Jun 8, 2018

    A.M. Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Rural Mutual Insurance Company

    A.M. Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “aa-” from “a+” of Rural Mutual Insurance Company (Rural Mutual) (Madison, WI). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings …

    Source: MarketWatch.com
  • Published on Jun 8, 2018

    A Sign Of Financial Stability, Fitch Ratings Service Has Affirmed The MWRD's AAA Credit Rating

    A sign of financial stability, Fitch Ratings Service has affirmed the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's (MWRD's) AAA credit rating. A new report from Fitch documents the MWRD's continued steady financial performance …

    Source: Water Online
  • Published on Jun 23, 2018

    Gov. Rauner’s legacy rests with the U.S. Supreme Court

    If you’re being bled dry by taxes in Illinois — or in the 21 other states with powerful public-sector unions — you’ll want to pay attention to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. And if you’re among the many thousands who’ve already fled or are thinking …

    Source: Chicago Tribune
  • Published on Jun 12, 2018

    A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Wisconsin’s Rural Mutual Insurance

    A.M. Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “aa-” from “a+” of Rural Mutual Insurance Co. (Rural Mutual) in Madison, Wisconsin. The outlook of these credit ratings has …

    Source: Insurancejournal.com
  • Published on Jun 11, 2018

    Moody's cites 'positive' moves in new Illinois budget

    CHICAGO, June 11 (Reuters) - The fiscal 2019 Illinois budget enacted last week includes a voluntary pension buyout plan and a boost in school funding, which are credit-positive moves for the relatively low-rated state and its school districts, Moody’s …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Jun 10, 2018

    The Illinois budget is better than nothing, but not by much

    The passage of a state budget ahead of the traditional May 31 deadline shouldn't be cause for celebration in any normal universe. But we live in Illinois. Therefore, the ratification of the first-ever on-time spending plan of the Rauner administration …

    Source: Crain's Chicago Business
  • Published on Jun 9, 2018

    Budget cuts leave criminal offenders fewer options for rehabilitation, second chances in Winnebago County

    Since '08, funding for community-based programs aimed at reducing criminal recidivism have been cut 81 percent Kevin Haas Staff writer @kevinmhaas ROCKFORD — Over the past decade, Winnebago County has gradually reduced spending on programs dedicated  …

    Source: Rockford Register Star
  • Published on Jun 21, 2018

    U.S. state reforms not enough to solve pension problem -Fitch

    NEW YORK, June 21 (Reuters) - Recent reforms enacted by U.S. states to reduce their pension burdens do not do enough to ease the growing public employee retirement funding crisis facing many of the governments, Fitch Ratings said in a report on Thursday. …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Jun 7, 2018

    Here’s why Illinois’ new budget isn’t impressing ratings firms

    Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of Illinois this week signed off on a full budget for the first time since he took office in 2015, but while state politicians celebrated a rare episode of bipartisan cooperation, ratings firms remained unimpressed. Moody’s …

    Source: MarketWatch
  • Published on Jun 7, 2018

    Illinois bonds beat the world, for a month anyway

    Buy Illinois bonds in May and sell when the budget crisis goes away. It's almost as catchy as the stock market adage, and that simple advice is turning a nice profit recently. While many other fixed-income assets sputtered along, Illinois debt …

    Source: Chicagobusiness.com
  • Published on May 3, 2018

    Michigan State University's credit rating cut over sex abuse scandal

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Michigan State University’s heightened financial risk in the wake of a sex abuse scandal involving former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar led Moody’s Investors Service to cut the school’s credit rating to Aa2 from Aa1 on Thursday. …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Jun 20, 2018

    Bonnie Stone Sellers Appointed to the Board of Directors of Hovnanian Enterprises

    MATAWAN, N.J., June 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV), a leading national homebuilder, announced today that Bonnie Stone Sellers has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective immediately. The addition of Ms. …

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  • Published on Jun 2, 2018

    'The Illinois Exodus': A black comedy or disaster movie?

    If a satirical comedy is ever made about Illinois politics, we envision a scene in which hapless lawmakers stun themselves by actually passing an on-time budget: “I can go back to my district and I can say that we have done our job for the first time in …

    Source: Chicago Tribune
  • Published on Jun 20, 2018

    7% Yielding REIT With Upside On M&A Growth

    Members of our marketplace service Yield Hunting received this report first and with additional commentary and guidance. Introduction We last discussed Gaming and Leisure Properties- (GLPI) back in early January after a run in the shares in 2017. The …

    Source: Seeking Alpha
  • Published on Jun 1, 2018

    A.M. Best Upgrades Rating of Wisconsin’s West Bend Mutual Insurance

    A.M. Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) of West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. in West Bend, Wisconsin. The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has …

    Source: Insurancejournal
  • Published on May 31, 2018

    Illinois passes budget, moving to avert repeat of impasse

    Illinois lawmakers approved a bipartisan spending plan, leaving the state poised to enact its first on-time budget in four years and avoid a repeat of the record impasse that pushed its credit rating to the brink of junk. The state House of …

    Source: Daily Herald
  • Published on Jun 18, 2018

    What we can learn from one mayor's pension reforms

    Kentucky, home to arguably the most famous annual horse race on the planet, has produced a lot of remarkable turnaround stories over the years. In May 2009, when the world was mired in a recession, a little-known contender called Mine That Bird had 50-1 …

    Source: Dailyherald.com
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2nd Pattaya International Conference on Social Science & Humanities (ICSSH), 26-27 June 2018, Thailand

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 27-Jun-18
Location: Thailand
Conference Name: 2nd Pattaya International Conference on Social Science & Humanities (ICSSH), 26-27 June 2018, Thailand Conference Dates: 26-27 June 2018 Conference Venue: Avani Pattaya Resort & Spa, Beach Road, Pattaya, Thailand Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 24th June 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: info@gahssr.org GAHSSR President: Merissa Ocampo PhD. Language: English (Vernacular Session, e.g., Persian, Bahasa, Thai, European Languages, Chinese, will be organized for minimum 5 or more participants of particular language) (Only english language, full-length, original papers will be considered for publication in conference journals)

European Technical Coatings Congress (ETCC) 2018

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 29-Jun-18
Location: Amsterdam / Netherlands
ETCC 2018 will be unique because for the first time this congress will be co-organized by the FATIPEC, OCCA and CoSI. (link to new section with logos and names) This promises to bring together knowledge from all over the world, covering the latest developments in paint, paint raw materials as well as the most recent progress in coatings science and technology. ETCC 2018 offers an interesting platform for technicians and scientists, active in the world of coatings: raw materials suppliers, coatings companies, universities and research institutes. ETCC 2018 will take place at the “Beurs van Berlage”. This beautiful building dating from 1903 is a highlight in the works of H.P. Berlage and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. In addition the many historic halls and rooms ...

2nd Pattaya International Conference on Social Science & Humanities (ICSSH), 26-27 June 2018, Thailand

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 27-Jun-18
Location: Bangkok / Thailand
Conference Name: 2nd Pattaya International Conference on Social Science & Humanities (ICSSH), 26-27 June 2018, Thailand Registration:https://www.gahssr.org/registration-form.php?id=58&status=registration Conference Dates: 26-27 June 2018 Conference Venue: Avani Pattaya Resort & Spa, Beach Road, Pattaya, Thailand Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 25 June 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: info@gahssr.org GAHSSR President: Merissa Ocampo PhD. Language: English (Vernacular Session, e.g., Persian, Bahasa, Thai, European Languages, Chinese, will be organized for minimum 5 or more participants of particular language) (Only english language, full-length, original papers will be considered for publication in conference journals)

VRX: Immersive Enterprise 2018

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 27-Jun-18
Location: Boston / United States
Immersive Enterprise 2018 (June 26-27, Boston) is the leading senior-level B2B event for executives from across industry looking at the business applications for immersive technology. Bringing together global business leaders from AEC, Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Healthcare and more, Immersive Enterprise 2018 is purpose built for VR/AR professionals to network and share industry insights on how to drive VR & AR adoption across the enterprise. With leaders from the most pioneering enterprises and tech companies, you’ll identify where VR & AR content and technology are having a real impact on training, design, worker collaboration and sales & marketing. Plus you’ll get the latest market insights from top analysts and investors on where the opportunities are ...

3rd Civil Aviation South East Asia Summit 2018

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 27-Jun-18
Location: Bangkok / Thailand
Civil Aviation South East Asia Summit (CASEA) is a forum for the ASEAN civil aviation community to connect, network, share and discuss the outlook, prospectus and challenges facing the whole industry. Supported by The Board of Airline Representatives Business Association, Thai Pilots Association and Vietnam Aerospace Association, 3rd CASEA 2018 is going to take place during 26th – 27th June, 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand! Thanks to Thai government's committed efforts to establish itself as the Asia aviation hub and promote the East Economic Corridor (EEC) project, in the past two years CASEA successfully drew the attention and participation from governments, airlines and key players in the commercial aviation industry from SE Asia. CASEA 2018 will continue to play a supporting role to the ...

Armed Oncolytic Immunotherapy Summit

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 28-Jun-18
Location: Frankfurt / Germany
Explore the next generation of armed oncolytic immunotherapies in combination which have the greatest potential for clinical and commercial success. The Armed Oncolytic Immunotherapy Summit is your opportunity to hear the most up-to-date clinical advances alongside novel therapeutic strategies to increase potency, targeting and immune cell recruitment, in the effort to turn cold tumours hot. http://www.oncolytic-immunotherapies.com/ 26-28 June, 2018 Contact: info@hansonwade.com +44 (0)20 3141 8700

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Date: 26-Jun-18 to 27-Jun-18
Location: United Kingdom
n an increasingly competitive energy market, the nuclear sector is tasked with reducing asset life-cycle costs and improving operational efficiency against a backdrop of an ever more complex operational environment and stringent licensing and regulatory requirements. It is mission critical to maintain strict data integrity throughout the plant lifecycle and develop a clear view on critical asset documents and operational data to inform decision making. With the availability of advanced asset health monitoring, on and offline operational data gathering, diagnostic and asset modelling methods and tools comes the opportunity to optimise assets throughout their lifecycle, increase operational availability and effectively manage failure and maintenance. With this comes added complexity, ...

Buy-Side Leaders Summit Europe 2018

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 27-Jun-18
Location: London / United Kingdom
This conference will bring together 300+ senior risk, data science and investment strategy professionals from institutional investment funds, asset managers, hedge funds and insurers. With a selection of C-level speakers, the Buy-Side Leaders Summit will address the most pressing issues facing the buy-side industry today. From risk premia and MiFID II to liquidity risk and ETF investment, this is a must-attend conference for anyone in the buy-side industry. If you are interested in sponsoring the event please contact Esha Khanna, Commercial Manager, Risk.net on +44(0)20 7316 9244 or at esha.khanna@infopro-digital. If you are interested in speaking at the event please contact Aliya Alikhanbayova, Conference Producer, Risk.net on +44 (0)207 316 9111 or at Aliya.Alikhanbayova@infopro-...

Energy Risk Europe 2018 | London

Date: 26-Jun-18 to 26-Jun-18
Location: United Kingdom
Energy Risk will host the 21st annual Energy Risk Europe conference in London on Tuesday 26 June 2018. This flagship summit is the must attend event for senior energy risk managers, traders and compliance officers from across Europe who wish to learn about the latest techniques for measuring, modelling, and managing risk and hear how the industry is finding solutions to the regulatory challenges impacting businesses trading in the energy markets. A packed programme will feature CRO's, compliance heads and traders from leading European utilities and energy trading firms as well top regulatory officials overseeing these markets. Through in-depth panel discussions, keynote addresses, case studies and roundtables we will address the key industry challenges and provide fresh market insights.
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