Podcasts about AFP

මේ සතියේදී ලෝකය පුරා සිදුවුණු විශේෂිතම සිදුවීම් කිහිපය පිළිබඳව සාකච්චා කිරීමට 'ලොව වටා' විදෙස් විත්ති සමාලෝචනය සමඟින් අප සමඟ සම්බන්ධ වුයේ AFP ප්‍රවෘති ජාලයේ මාධ්‍යවේදී, විදෙස් විත්ති විශ්ලේෂක අමල් ජයසිංහ මහතා.

生成ＡＩを使った新ニュースサービス「ＦＡＳＴＬＯＯＫ」の画面時事通信社と、世界三大通信社の一つであるフランスのＡＦＰ通信は１５日、生成ＡＩを使ってニュースを自動翻訳する新ニュースサービス「ＦＡＳＴＬＯＯＫ」を発表した。 International news agencies Jiji Press and Agence France-Presse, or AFP, on Tuesday announced the launch of Fastlook, a new platform that delivers real-time news stories from AFP's vast global network to clients in Japanese.

International news agencies Jiji Press and Agence France-Presse, or AFP, on Tuesday announced the launch of Fastlook, a new platform that delivers real-time news stories from AFP's vast global network to clients in Japanese.

En esta edición de BTG Podcast, Gabriela Villalobos conversa con José Miguel Correa, Head de Activos Alternativos de BTG Pactual Asset Management, sobre el creciente interés por la deuda privada en un entorno marcado por la volatilidad y los cambios en las tasas de interés.¿Por qué esta clase de activo ha seguido ganando terreno?¿Cómo han influido las bajas de tasas en la reconfiguración del portafolio de los inversionistas?¿Dónde están hoy las mayores oportunidades de inversión?¿Y cómo se está adaptando la industria para capitalizar este nuevo ciclo?00:00 Introducción.00:47 Resurgimiento de activos alternativos en Chile.03:55 Impacto de la regulación de AFP.05:12 Quién impulsa la demanda.05:35 Deuda privada: facturas.06:47 Éxito de BTG Pactual en facturas.09:24 Bajas de tasas y nuevos productos.10:43 Oportunidades en deuda estratégica.13:13 El mercado hipotecario.17:28 Estrategias y futuro incierto.20:04 Eventos políticos y su impacto.22:45 Bajas de tasas y el futuro de activos privados.

In this season finale of The Sunday Roast, recorded on July 13th, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby reflect on a week of sunshine, epic concerts, and major market moves. The political spotlight shines on a new UK-France migration pilot agreed by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, as tensions persist over deterrence effectiveness. Guests this week include Anthony from Solvonis, who shares insights into the company's mission to transform addiction treatment through ethical biotech innovation; Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments, on their momentum post-fundraise; and Charles Bray, Chairman of Aterian, with a deep dive into the company's lithium drilling success in Rwanda under a joint venture with Rio Tinto. We also unpack Tether's $5B+ crypto cash flow move into gold royalties via a 37.8% stake in Elemental Altus Royalties. In market action, PREM soared 100% on Zulu mine updates, Wishbone Gold surged 90% on new exploration licenses, and copper prices spiked ahead of looming US tariffs. Nvidia became the world's most valuable public company, while the FTSE 100 hit a record high led by mining gains. Tune in for a packed wrap-up of the week in finance, mining, and global trends. 00:00 - 00:09:16  Weekly News Roundup 00:09:16 #SVNS Interview 00:53:20 #MAST Interview 01:08:10 #ATN Interview 01:29:49 #PREM  01:30:44 #WSBN  01:33:12 #MIRI   01:33:25 #AFP   01:33:33 #MATD  01:35:35 #BZT   01:37:57 #EST #AFP #GLR  #XTR  01:38:06 #JLP  01:39:32 #GGP #GMET 01:43:13  #POW   01:43:17  #FDR Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest This podcast may contain paid promotions, including but not limited to sponsorships, endorsements, or affiliate partnerships. The information, investment views, and recommendations provided are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial products related to the companies discussed. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentators; however, no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion. Listeners are encouraged to perform their own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this podcast.

Xavier “Javi” Swinarski is a junior at Gilmour Academy and one of two recipients of the 2025 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Javi launched his annual “SOCKtober” sock drive in the fourth grade after learning that socks are the most requested item in homeless shelters. Since then, he has mobilized classmates, local organizations, and national partners to collect and distribute tens of thousands of pairs of socks, including more than 22,000 in 2024 alone. We spoke with him live at ICON, AFP's international conference in Seattle, Washington.

Ruby Welch's story is one of remarkable transformation. After surviving unimaginable trauma and serving time in prison, she emerged not defeated—but determined. In this episode, Ruby shares how hitting rock bottom led her to find true freedom, rebuild her life, and help others do the same. With no housing, no job, and only $70 to her name, she began a new chapter grounded in faith, purpose, and service to others. Her powerful voice and lived experience have become a force for criminal justice reform in Arkansas and beyond. Joining her is Ryan Norris, AFP's Arkansas State Director, who saw in Ruby not just a survivor—but a leader. Together, they've worked on legislation that restores dignity, seals records, and creates real second chances. What started as policy work became a lasting friendship, one that's changed both their lives—and inspired a new generation, including Ryan's daughter, Gracie. This is a moving story of grit, grace, and the impact one voice can have when matched with a mission.

"Play fast, think fast and adapt fast" are the words All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's using to fire up his team ahead of Saturday's test match against France. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter and AFP journalist Florian Soenen spoke to Corin Dann.

The AFP has warned travellers they face harsh penalties – including imprisonment – amid a crackdown on people using fake identities on domestic flights in Australia. - अस्ट्रेलियाको सङ्घीय प्रहरीले आन्तरिक उडानमा नक्कली परिचयपत्र प्रयोग गरेमा ठुलो जरिवाना वा जेल सजायसम्म हुन सक्ने चेतावनी दिएको छ। पछिल्लो समय अन्य व्यक्तिको नामको टिकट प्रयोग गर्ने, चोरीको क्रेडिट कार्ड प्रयोग गर्ने जस्ता घटना बढे पछि सङ्घीय प्रहरीले चेतावनी जारी गरेको हो।

In this episode, we talk with Santiago Lyon about trusting what we see. Discussing his own work with the Content Authenticity Initiative, he stresses the need for provenance information to be available to consumers. Santiago highlights the importance of clarifying the differences between photojournalism and stock photography as they entail differing ethical considerations. He also explores the influence of context, usage and intent in relation to ethics. Santiago invites photographers to embrace AI while also discussing the difficulty it poses to intellectual property.What you'll find inside: “For me the whole career aspect of journalism was more of a vocation and more of a calling than a sort of 9-5 job. And with that vocation comes the responsibility to adhere to those codes of ethics and to be truthful and transparent and not to mislead people and to be sure that all the work that you're doing is a faithful recording of what's going on around you.” (7.03)“A stock photograph has all sorts of ethical issues from the photojournalistic standpoint, the way it was edited, what might have been taken out of it for stock photo purposes et cetera. And the fact that the captions in stock photography are very different from the captions in new photography. So, the context becomes very important, you know context in news photography is everything.” (15.46)“Customers know based on the source whether it's AP or Reuters or AFP that it's a trustworthy reliable image. So, the basic commodity that they're dealing with in that world and in journalism at large is the notion of trust, and it's hugely important.” (19.03)“We like to think about it like a digital national label… for news content it's important that people have access to this provenance information so that they can make better informed decisions about what to trust and what not to trust.” (20.50)“It's a question of whether you can embrace the power of technology and still be true to your values wherever they may lie. Whether it's in the journalism world or the creative world or anything else for that matter.” (37.01)What does photography ethics mean to Santiago? “I mean to me photography ethics is really about veracity and transparency and accuracy and context and when someone looks at a picture that they have all of that information at their disposal and can trust the image that they're looking at…. For me it really means photographing things as they are and describing them as they are. Having that level of transparency while at the same time allowing for layers of creativity that can interpret the scene in a way that renders it compelling to the viewer without compromising the authenticity of the scene.” (44.11)Links:Content Authenticity Initiative Associated PressReutersAFPHave I Been Trained

මේ සතියේදී ලෝකය පුරා සිදුවුණු විශේෂිතම සිදුවීම් කිහිපය පිළිබඳව සාකච්චා කිරීමට 'ලොව වටා' විදෙස් විත්ති සමාලෝචනය සමඟින් අප සමඟ සම්බන්ධ වුයේ AFP ප්‍රවෘති ජාලයේ මාධ්‍යවේදී, විදෙස් විත්ති විශ්ලේෂක අමල් ජයසිංහ මහතා.

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is world football's most powerful man.His presidency has been marked by the controversial men's World Cups in Russia and Qatar, as well as the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. But it is the newly-expanded Club World Cup that he hopes to leave as his legacy.So, who is Gianni Infantino, where did he come from, where is he taking the game, and has he fulfilled his promises?Join Adam Leventhal as he tracks Infantino's journey from son of migrants to rubbing shoulders with the world's leaders.Featuring footage from: FIFA, Sky News, ABC News, AFP, iShowSpeed, Eurosport, Channel Four, Reuters, China Global Television Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What truly accelerates your treasury career? It's not just what you know - it's who knows you.In this episode, we uncover how relationship-building, mentorship, and showing up authentically can propel you from entry-level analyst to treasury leader.Sherri Nicole Speaks is the Vice President, Treasury at JBT Marel Corporation, a leading global provider of technology solutions to the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Chicago.On this episode Sherri shares her extraordinary career journey. From being laid off during the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis to leading treasury operations for a global food technology company, Sherri offers invaluable insights into personal growth, professional development, and the power of saying “yes.”A lifelong Chicagoan, Sherri holds a BA in Economics from the University of Illinois and both an MBA and a Master's in Accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management. She has been an active contributor to the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) for over 15 years and was elected to the AFP Board of Directors in 2024.Main topics discussed:How Sherri transitioned from subprime mortgage underwriting to treasury by starting over as an assistant.The moment she realized treasury could be a fulfilling, long-term career.Why building internal and external networks was critical to her career advancement.The pivotal role of mentors and allies - especially her experiences with supportive leaders at ITW and JBT.Her rise from senior analyst to treasurer and the strategic growth of her department.Involvement with AFP and how saying “yes” to opportunities opened new doors.Navigating personal and professional challenges, including imposter syndrome and anxiety.Building a personal brand as an “unapologetically authentic” leader.The importance of investing in junior talent and preparing the next generation.Her perspective on technology, AI, and the evolving treasury landscape.You can connect with Sherri Nicole Speaks on LinkedIn. ---

En plena ola de calor que azota el continente, la Comisión Europea oficializó su objetivo de recortar en un 90% las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en 2040, pero propuso varias concesiones a los países reticentes. Europa es el continente que más rápido se está calentando. Olas de calor con más de 40°C como la que se registró esta semana, serán más frecuentes con la curva actual del cambio climático, indican las proyecciones científicas. En este contexto, el comisario europeo para el Clima, Wopke Hoekstra, mantuvo el objetivo de reducir en un 90% las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en 2040 en relación con los niveles de 1990. Una meta ambiciosa, fruto de meses de negociaciones, pero “insuficiente”, estima Anabella Rossemberg, experta en negociaciones climáticas en la Red Acción Climática, coalición de ONG ambientales. “Desde la sociedad civil, pensamos que como segundo emisor histórico de gases de efecto invernadero, este objetivo no refleja adecuadamente su responsabilidad”, declaró Rosemberg. La presentación del objetivo climatico de la U.E. conlleva, sin embargo, tres cláusulas de flexibilidad que el comisario Hoekstra justifico como una prueba de “pragmatismo” para una discusión “sensible”. Según el plan del ejecutivo europeo, los países de la Unión podrán compensar hasta el 3% de sus emisiones invirtiendo en mecanismos de reducción del CO2 en el extranjero, como proyectos de reforestación. Un mecanismo de créditos de carbono que el propio Consejo Científico Consultivo Europeo sobre Cambio Climático rechazó en un informe a principios de junio. “Los créditos internacionales (de carbono) pueden parecer rentables a escala mundial, pero conllevan grandes riesgos para los mercados de carbono y para la integridad medioambiental. Por este motivo, el Consejo Asesor no recomienda su uso como sustituto de las reducciones de emisiones nacionales en el marco del objetivo de 2040”, indican los científicos en el reporte. “El 3% no es despreciable. Se trata de sumas potencialmente considerables que se gastarán en el extranjero en lugar de financiar la transición en Europa”, lamenta Neil Makarokk, experto del grupo Strategic Perspectives, en declaraciones a AFP. Bruselas alentará también la captura y almacenamiento del Co2 en el subsuelo, una tecnología costosa y controvertida porque no incita a la industria a reducir sus emisiones.  En su trayectoria de descarbonización, los estados miembros podrán también compensar emisiones de Co2 un sector industrial con más esfuerzos en otro sector.  Lo que el comisario califica de flexibilidad es en realidad un retroceso para satisfacer a ciertos intereses nacionales, estima Anabella Rosemberg. “Hay jefes de estado climatoescépticos como en Hungría. Sabemos también que Francia presionó para imponer la idea de ‘neutralidad tecnológica', lo que significa no priorizar a las energías renovables por sobre la energía nuclear, que es una prioridad para el gobierno francés”, agrega la especialista en políticas climáticas. “Distintos países de la Unión Europea han reclamado su pequeña porción de beneficio en lo que tendría que ser un plan para salvar la humanidad, en un contexto de olas de calor nunca vistas en Europa”, concluyó Rosemberg. La meta de 2040 es una etapa crucial en la ruta hacia la neutralidad de carbono que la Unión Europea quiere alcanzar en 2050 mediante la generalización de los autos eléctricos, la renovación térmica de las viviendas y la reducción gradual de la importación de combustibles fósiles.

මේ සතියේදී ලෝකය පුරා සිදුවුණු විශේෂිතම සිදුවීම් කිහිපය පිළිබඳව සාකච්චා කිරීමට 'ලොව වටා' විදෙස් විත්ති සමාලෝචනය සමඟින් අප සමඟ සම්බන්ධ වුයේ AFP ප්‍රවෘති ජාලයේ මාධ්‍යවේදී, විදෙස් විත්ති විශ්ලේෂක අමල් ජයසිංහ මහතා.

Martes 01 de julio: Tras ganar las primarias, Jeannette Jara estableció algunos puntos de partida. Insistió en terminar con las AFP. Y dio más detalles de su postura en contra del acuerdo Codelco-SQM: si se perfecciona de aquí a marzo, lo va a respetar.

La ganadora de la primaria presidencial del oficialismo, la militante comunista Jeannette Jara, abordó este lunes sus definiciones programáticas en El Diario de Cooperativa, aclarando la postura de su candidatura en temas clave como el futuro de las AFP y el acuerdo entre Codelco y SQM para la explotación del litio en el salar de Atacama; Además hablamos con el senador socialista Juan Luis Castro quien que "Carolina (Tohá) pagó el costo de ser la ministra ancla del gabinete. Los otros candidatos jugaron muy en el límite de la deslealtad, con una estrategia de desmarque que no hizo Tohá. Le pasó la cuenta su responsabilidad con el Ejecutivo". Conduce Verónica Franco y Rodrigo Vergara.

Marlon takes a solo look at who might support a Bruno Retailleau run for president in 2027. He's flying high in the polls and in the regard of French billionaires who also want Le Pen to win.And a quick look at the 2026 Paris election. The Socialists still have a good position, but they're facing serious challenges from the radical left, and from Rachida Dati, the conservative LR Culture Minister who's a long time opponent of the city's current mayor, Anne Hidalgo.All that and more on this edition of Flep24/7!Show NotesLe coup de foudre de Retailleau pour Pierre-Edouard Stérin, le milliardaire d'extrême droite | Le Canard enchaîné (fr)Avec Stérin, on a retrouvé la 7e compagnie ! | Le Canard enchaîné (fr)Pierre-Édouard Stérin, saint patron de l'extrême droite française #4. EXCLUSIF : Périclès, le projet secret de Pierre-Édouard Stérin pour installer le RN au pouvoir | l'Humanité (fr)FN Militias, Darmanin v. Le Pen, mv * ~? | Footnotes (en)Au Sommet des libertés, le fantasme d'une union des droites | Le Point (fr)Au “Sommet des libertés”, le grand rapprochement des droites dures | Télérama (fr)Immigration : 4 000 forces de l'ordre mobilisées pour « interpeller des clandestins » | La Croix (avec AFP) (fr)More Context From Flep24/7François Bayrou's Coverup, and the 2027 Election | (en)Cover our newspaper expenses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/flep24⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fund our deep dives:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/flep24⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want your book, magazine, or website advertised at the beginning or end of the show? Get in touch at flep24pod@gmail.com.Fighting Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/flep24⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/flep24⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flep24's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@flep24pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marlon's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@MarlonEttinger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Olly's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@reality_manager

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, recorded on June 29, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer take a whirlwind tour through a week that felt like a market rollercoaster, from geopolitical tension in Iran to surging crypto activity. They unpack the dramatic US airstrike on Iran's Fordo nuclear site and the fragile ceasefire that followed, with Trump delivering typically blunt commentary. The team is joined by Hewie Rattray, CEO of the London Bitcoin Company (LSE: BTC), to discuss their decentralised mining operations across North America, expanding BTC holdings, and the broader implications of institutional capital entering the space. They also welcome James Sheehan, CEO of Pri0r1ty Intelligence (AIM:PR1), for an in-depth conversation on the launch of their Pr1bit crypto payment platform and its potential impact on digital commerce. Elsewhere, they spotlight market movers including Tungsten West (TUN) up 70% on critical minerals news, Wishbone Gold (WSBN) up 60%, and Anemoi (AMOI) down 55% despite a new Bitcoin strategy. There's also news from PR1, Tiger Royalties, Bezant, and African Pioneer, plus a packed weekend ahead with Wimbledon, Glastonbury, and the Austrian Grand Prix lighting up the summer calendar. Link to Central intelligence podcast:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022sk8 00:00 - 00:08:39  Weekly News Roundup 00:08:39 #BTC  Interview 00:54:38 #PR1 Interview 01:05:33 #TUN  01:08:00 #WSBN  01:08:08 #AMOI  01:08:19 #PR1  01:11:02 #TIR  01:33:49 #SBAR  01:39:50 #BZT  01:43:15 #AFP  01:46:26 #PXC  01:46:47 #GGP  Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest This podcast may contain paid promotions, including but not limited to sponsorships, endorsements, or affiliate partnerships. The information, investment views, and recommendations provided are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial products related to the companies discussed. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentators; however, no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion. Listeners are encouraged to perform their own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this podcast. 

How can AI and smarter payments help hospitality procurement teams reduce friction, cut costs, and unlock strategic value?In this episode of dojo.live, we sit down with Phil Beck, General Manager of Payments, and David Schloss, General Manager of Payments at BirchStreet Systems, to explore how AI and digital transformation are reshaping procurement in hospitality. Often overlooked in the guest-facing tech conversation, procurement and payment systems are ripe for innovation—especially as hotels face growing complexity in payments, fraud risk, and supplier networks.Phil and David break down where AI is already making an impact, how smarter workflows are streamlining operations from invoice to reconciliation, and why procurement technology can drive broader business goals—from cost control to ESG compliance to guest satisfaction. They also share what BirchStreet is showcasing at HITEC 2025, the evolving role of ecosystem partnerships, and the future trends the industry isn't paying enough attention to—yet.About Phil BeckPhil Beck has been at the forefront of payments and technology for more than twenty-five years, serving in senior executive roles at Capital One, SAP, Ariba and FreeMarkets. He has launched and scaled multiple payments platforms serving as Head of Treasury Management for Capital One, as SVP and GM for SAP's payments and business network and multiple card, real-time settlement, dynamic discounting and working capital finance solutions across the US, EMEA and APJ. He has been a mainstage speaker at Money2020, AFP and PYMNTS.com and is regularly sought out by innovative payments companies to develop next-generation solutions to solve B2B use cases around the world.Beck has also served as a board advisor for Series A-C companies in the payments space, including most recently at Trovata.io, Transactis (acquired by MasterCard) and Apparent Financing (an SAP.io company), and as a non-profit board member and advisor across Western PA.About David SchlossDavid Schloss comes to BirchStreet with more than 20 years of SaaS experience. He is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of leading and transforming revenue teams to achieve accelerated growth. His teams pride themselves on collaboration, transparency, execution, and having a customer-centric mindset.Previously David worked at ADP, Convergys, Oracle, and most recently Vice President and General Manager of North American Sales at Certinia, delivering over 60% revenue growth.

මේ සතියේදී ලෝකය පුරා සිදුවුණු විශේෂිතම සිදුවීම් කිහිපය පිළිබඳව සාකච්චා කිරීමට 'ලොව වටා' විදෙස් විත්ති සමාලෝචනය සමඟින් අප සමඟ සම්බන්ධ වුයේ AFP ප්‍රවෘති ජාලයේ මාධ්‍යවේදී, විදෙස් විත්ති විශ්ලේෂක අමල් ජයසිංහ මහතා.

The AFP and customs intercept hundreds of tonnes of narcotics every year. But, the techniques of criminals and smugglers are becoming more complex, and unfortunately, more effective. Nigel Phair is a former Australian Federal Police Officer who took on a range of high profile drug importation cases. This saw him intercepting large quantities of drugs, investigating their origin and surveilling their eventual destination in Australia. Understand this work and hear Nigel walk host Brent Sanders through how the police undertake these investigations and how things have changed over the years. If this content affected you, the number for LifeLine is 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Ali is Chair of the AFP Global Board and one of the most respected voices in nonprofit leadership. With more than two decades in the field, he has led teams that have raised over $150 million through transformative capital campaigns and major gift strategies, holding senior roles at Niagara Health Foundation, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, and The Bishop Strachan School Foundation. Today, Roger is an independent consultant specializing in governance, major gifts, campaign strategy, and staff development. He also serves as a Senior Associate with S. Sutton & Associates, advising nonprofits across sectors. A lifelong champion of ethical and inclusive philanthropy, Roger sits on the board of Imagine Canada and has held numerous leadership roles with AFP, including Past Chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Canada and President of the AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter. We spoke with him about his personal and professional journey and how it led to his role in chairing the world's largest fundraising association today.  

This Week:  A Conversation With Art Taylor  He's the recently appointed president and CEO of AFP, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, so we're on hiatus from our 25NTC interviews for one more week. Art explains the value of AFP in … Continue reading →

මේ සතියේදී ලෝකය පුරා සිදුවුණු විශේෂිතම සිදුවීම් කිහිපය පිළිබඳව සාකච්චා කිරීමට 'ලොව වටා' විදෙස් විත්ති සමාලෝචනය සමඟින් අප සමඟ සම්බන්ධ වුයේ AFP ප්‍රවෘති ජාලයේ මාධ්‍යවේදී, විදෙස් විත්ති විශ්ලේෂක අමල් ජයසිංහ මහතා.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Beck to explore what it really means to innovate in fundraising today. From making the "secret sauce" in real time to embracing fresh approaches like giving circles, Christopher shares how nonprofits can stay relevant and responsive in a rapidly evolving sector. We dig into the importance of addressing DEI head-on and why transparency with both leadership and donors is key to building trust. Guests: Christopher Beck, is the Associate Director of Planned and Individual Giving at the High Museum of Atlanta (HMA).  With over 20 years of experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations like ALSAC/St. Jude and the Boy Scouts of America in Nashville, TN. Christopher excels at connecting people with their passions.  Throughout his career, he has focused on substantial gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, overseeing non-profit programs in youth services and sports fundraising/marketing. He has also developed expertise in volunteer and board development for non-profits. Additionally, he is experienced in various philanthropy programs and provides training and coaching for junior professionals in fundraising. In his current role at HMA, Christopher supports the Individual and Planned Giving Team, contributing to education, exhibitions, and collaboration with the curatorial team.  He holds a degree in education from Rust College and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification from the University of South Florida. Christopher is a CAP Charter Advisor in Philanthropy and participated in the inaugural 2023 AFP Leadership Academy, Cohort One, held in Minnesota. He also possesses an Impact Advising Designation (IPA) from the Daylight Advisor Network, focusing on philanthropic advising. Outside of work, Christopher enjoys spending time with his wife and son. His interests include reading, visiting aquariums, listening to jazz, walking by the water, and engaging in fitness activities. He believes philanthropy goes beyond financial contributions; it represents a deep commitment to improving humanity, a value guiding his actions in the sector. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

At least 4 killed, 103 injured in Israel after Iran launches new wave of missiles "At least four people were killed and 103 injured in the latest Iranian missile strikes targeting Israel, Israeli media reported. Two of the injured are in serious condition, while seven others are in moderate condition. All casualties have been hospitalised." Israel continues to kill Palestinians across besieged Gaza "Israel has killed at least 16 more Palestinians across Gaza as its brutal war on the besieged enclave continues. The strikes targeted Gaza City, Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza, and Khan Younis as Israel's war on the enclave continues." Trump blocks Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, US officials say "A senior US official told AFP that President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The official, speaking anonymously, said Washington warned Israel against the move. Israeli PM Netanyahu declined to confirm the report but stated, “We'll do what we need to do.”" Turkish President Erdogan welcomes Trump's remarks on ending Israel-Iran conflict "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Donald Trump's recent call for peace between Israel and Iran, warning of a regional catastrophe if tensions escalate. The two leaders spoke by phone, discussing bilateral ties and regional issues, according to Türkiye's Communications Directorate. Trump earlier wrote on Truth Social that “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal.” UK names first female head of MI6, rewriting rules of spy game The UK has appointed the first woman to lead its Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), the Prime Minister's office announced. Blaise Metreweli will become the 18th chief of MI6, succeeding Sir Richard Moore, who will leave the service in the autumn.

The AFP and ATO uncover Australia's largest tax fraud case, involving $300m. The two perpetrators were trusted businessmen and before the law caught up with them, they spent tens of millions on luxury cars, boats, and mansions. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is world football's most powerful man.His presidency has been marked by the controversial men's World Cups in Russia and Qatar, as well as the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. But it is the newly-expanded Club World Cup that he hopes to leave as his legacy.So, who is Gianni Infantino, where did he come from, where is he taking the game, and has he fulfilled his promises?Join Adam Leventhal as he tracks Infantino's journey from son of migrants to rubbing shoulders with the world's leaders.Featuring footage from: FIFA, Sky News, ABC News, AFP, iShowSpeed, Eurosport, Channel Four, Reuters, China Global Television Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

මේ සතියේදී ලෝකය පුරා සිදුවුණු විශේෂිතම සිදුවීම් කිහිපය පිළිබඳව සාකච්චා කිරීමට 'ලොව වටා' විදෙස් විත්ති සමාලෝචනය සමඟින් අප සමඟ සම්බන්ද වුයේ AFP ප්‍රවෘති ජාලයේ මාධ්‍යවේදී, විදෙස් විත්ති විශ්ලේෂක අමල් ජයසිංහ මහතා.

Still no news on the status of Gary Taylor, the head coach of Cavalier Aquatics, the Piedmont Family YMCA competitive swim team, and an assistant coach with UVA Swimming, who is currently serving a two-year probation handed down by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. AFP was the first to report on the investigation that concluded with Taylor admitting to emotional misconduct while coaching swimmers from 2015 to 2022 at North Carolina State, Auburn and Cavalier Aquatics. On the podcast, I report on what we know about the case, and the silence from UVA Athletics and the local YMCA.

Chaque jour, en quelques minutes, un résumé de l'actualité culturelle. Rapide, facile, accessible.Notre compte InstagramDES LIENS POUR EN SAVOIR PLUSRELATIONS AFFECTIVES AVEC LES IA : BFMTV Tech, Joanne Jang, Fondation de France, Le ParisienACCUSATIONS DE VSS JARED LETO : Air Mail (source originale), The Guardian, Huffpost, France InfoCONSOLE PORTABLE XBOX : Huffpost, NumeramaSTREAM LOUVRE SAMUEL ETIENNE : Huffpost, Samuel Etienne (réseaux sociaux)ADAPTATION “LES GUERRIERS DE L'HIVER” : Huffpost, AFP, Le SingulierBIOPIC KISS : Deadline, KonbiniÉcriture : Morgan ProtIncarnation : Léah Boukobza Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

When Anthony Albanese first became prime minister, he began dismantling the Home Affairs super-ministry, which had been overseen by Peter Dutton. Labor had long opposed a model which saw such significant power contained within one portfolio – and removed ASIO and the AFP from Home Affairs. Now, in a spectacular reversal, and without explanation, Albanese is making Home Affairs even more powerful than the super-portfolio first created in 2017 – and it’s all under the control of Tony Burke. Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis, on what the move says about Tony Burke’s rising power, and what it means for our national security. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis Photo: Mick TsikasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A secondary school student spoke to the AFP about her concern she was about to be forced into a marriage. The marriage eventually went ahead, and she was murdered six weeks later. Her mother was charged with coercing her into a forced marriage.https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Épisode 3. Cette année où tout peut basculer. L'année 2025 s'annonce cruciale pour l'océan. Elle a, d'abord, démarré avec une session mouvementée à l'Autorité internationale des fonds marins (AIFM) qui travaille depuis plusieurs années à l'élaboration d'un code minier en vue d'une potentielle future exploitation minière des grands fonds marins. Depuis 2021, les pressions montent de toute part, avec d'un côté, les pays comme la France qui sont en faveur d'une interdiction ou a minima d'une pause de précaution pour éviter que l'exploitation ne démarre aux dépens des écosystèmes, ni des générations futures, et de l'autre, des pays ou des entreprises qui y voient une opportunité économique inespérée.  En parallèle de ce projet de code minier de l'AIFM, se prépare l'un des plus grands sommets jamais organisé sur l'océan : la troisième conférence des Nations Unies sur l'océan co-organisée par la France et le Costa Rica prévu à Nice au moins de juin. Ce rendez-vous géant qui va réunir scientifiques, associations et leader a pour thème principal : « accélérer l'action et mobiliser tous les acteurs pour conserver et utiliser durablement l'océan ». Avec : Olivier Guyonvarch, ambassadeur de France en Jamaïque et représentant permanent de la France à l'Autorité internationale des fonds marins (AIFM) ; Gabrielle Larricq, rédactrice océan au ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères ;  Nabil Medaghri-Alaoui, rédacteur océan au ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères ;  Romane Prigent, rédactrice climat et environnement au sein de la Direction des Nations unies et des organisations internationales du ministère ; Lilou Sciortino-Monaco, coordinatrice générale de la 3e conférence des Nations unies sur les océans.   ------ POUR ALLER PLUS LOIN : Une vidéo ludique et pédagogique : « À qui appartient la mer ? »,  à retrouver en ligne sur le compte Youtube d'Arte ;  Une exposition fascinante à retrouver en physique ou en ligne : « Digital Abysses » où l'artiste Miguel Chevalier nous invite à plonger dans un univers numérique immersif qui révèle la beauté mystérieuse et fragile des profondeurs marines ;  Un acteur incontournable de la diplomatie océanique : la Plateforme océan & climat, fondée en 2021, qui regroupe plus de 100 associations, fondations, et collectivités et qui s'est donné pour mission de favoriser la réflexion et les échanges entre la communauté scientifique, la société civile et les décideurs politiques ;    ------ ARCHIVES & EXTRAITS : extrait du discours d'Emmanuel Macron à la COP27 en Égypte en novembre 2022 ; extraits médias (AFP, France Inter) à propos des négociations de l'AIFM publiés en 2024 et 2025 ; extraits médias (NPR, RTS, France 24) à propos du décret signé par Trump autorisant l'exploitation minière des fonds marins ; lecture d'un communiqué de TMC USA publié le 29 avril 2025 ; lecture d'un communiqué de l'AIFM publié le 30 avril 2025  ------ CRÉDITS : Voix, écriture, production et réalisation : Diane Jean Illustrations et identité visuelle : Julie Feydel Lecture et édition : Mariane Schlegel Communication : Kaled Maddi et Matthias Lugoy Direction de production : Julie Godefroy Musique : Out of Reach, Ziv Moran ; Underwater fantaisies, Omri Smadar ; Overcome, Tiko Tiko ; 1983, Angel Salazar (Artlist) ------ À PROPOS : « Qui gouverne l'océan ? » est une série du podcast Sources diplomatiques. Réalisé par le ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères, ce podcast vous propose des documentaires, décryptages, récits intimes et conversations pour plonger dans les coulisses de la diplomatie française et comprendre les grands enjeux internationaux. Sources diplomatiques est à retrouver sur toutes les applications d'écoutes et de streaming audio.

The Alejandro Queen will bring all her showmanship to the stage – big hair and makeup and elaborate clothing – Saturday night at The Foundry in Waynesboro. On the pod: I speak with AFP editor Crystal Graham, who interviewed Alejandro Circelli, the Staunton man behind The Alejandro Queen, to talk about how he became a drag performer, his life as a gay man in the conservative Shenandoah Valley, and the importance of LGBTQ+ allies.

319: Become Fireproof: Negotiate Your Salary, Severance & Sanity (Sean Kosofsky)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.Are you protecting yourself as well as your nonprofit's mission? In episode #319 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit leader and consultant Sean Kosofsky breaks down the critical, but too often overlooked, topics of executive compensation, board accountability, and employment protection. Drawing from decades of experience across advocacy, political campaigns, and executive leadership, he offers a no-nonsense approach to overcoming the sector's toxic “poverty mindset.” Kosofsky lays out practical steps nonprofit leaders can take to negotiate fair compensation, demand severance protections, and rebalance the power dynamics between boards and executives. You'll learn how to implement board agreements, hold board members accountable, and use contracts to ensure job security, all without compromising your mission. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a first-time ED, this conversation provides the tools you need to lead with confidence, clarity, and sustainability.ABOUT SEANSean Kosofsky is the Nonprofit Fixer! He is a coach, consultant, trainer, speaker, author, and strategic advisor. For the past 33+ years, he has helped causes, campaigns and candidates raise millions of dollars and transformed nonprofit organizations and leaders. He has served in a wide variety of roles in nonprofits, including policy, communications, development, grassroots organizing, direct service, board leadership, and executive director. He has worked on a wide range of issues, including LGBTQ equality, reproductive justice, voting access, bullying prevention, climate change, and more. His work has been covered in media outlets internationally and he has received many awards and recognitions from the sector. His work and advice has been featured by AFP, Candid, Idealware, Bloomerang, TechSoup, and more. He is an author and the owner of Mind the Gap Consulting. Sean is a proud Detroit native but lives with his husband and dog in New York City.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESThe Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler and Rich LitvinWant to chat leadership 24/7?  Go to delphi.ai/pattonmcdowellHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership

En el programa de hoy, Fernando Villegas abordó primero la crítica situación política y económica de China, incluyendo rumores sobre fracturas internas en el Partido Comunista y posibles movimientos para sacar a Xi Jinping del poder. Luego comentó la reciente entrevista de Gabriel Boric, criticando su actitud frente a los empresarios y su desempeño como presidente, incluyendo los efectos negativos de los retiros de fondos de AFP, su arrogancia, y las tensiones generadas por su postura hacia Israel. También analizó las declaraciones de figuras del oficialismo como Constanza Martínez y Paulina Vodanovic, cuestionando sus afirmaciones sobre avances del gobierno. Profundizó en los efectos de la permisología en la economía chilena y las inconsistencias del discurso presidencial. En el plano internacional, examinó la situación de la guerra en Ucrania, criticando la postura rusa y los intentos de negociación. Finalmente, recomendó el libro Anatomía de la Melancolía de Robert Burton. Para acceder al programa sin interrupción de comerciales, suscríbete a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elvillegas 00:01:09 - Crisis en China 00:11:18 - Críticas a Boric 00:21:29 - Conflicto con Israel 00:34:31 - Estatua de Baquedano 00:40:42 - Permisología y economía 00:52:40 - Guerra en Ucrania

When millions of offensive emails flooded the inboxes of ordinary Australians in the lead-up to the 2020 elections, the AFP began a cat-and-mouse chase, pitting the offender against the best of the best at AFP Cybercrime. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detective sergeant Yuki Onuma became the first Japanese person to graduate from Victoria police academy in 2011. Today, she is a well respected sergeant, working in crime command, crime training unit, and more recently, working with AFP's human trafficking team. This story was first published in July 2024. - ワーキングホリデーからビクトリア州警察の管理職ポジションへ。小沼友紀刑事がこれまで歩んできた道、現在の業務、そしてオーストラリアで暮らす日本人が日々の生活で注意すべきことなどを伺いました。2024年7月放送。

What does it take to transform a treasury-focused organization into a global powerhouse for finance professionals? In this episode, Pat Culkin, the incoming CEO of the Association for Finance Professionals (AFP), shares his fascinating career journey and insights on the evolving role of treasury in today's business landscape.Pat Culkin is the Executive Vice President and incoming President and CEO of the Association for Finance Professionals (AFP). With over two decades of experience at the organization, Pat has overseen global strategy, partner development, and organizational growth. As he steps into the CEO role, he shares his vision for AFP and the future of treasury and finance professionals worldwide.Main topics discussed: Pat's unexpected entry into AFP from an external recruiting roleHow AFP evolved from a treasury-only body to a global finance professional hubThe changing landscape of treasury: from back-office to strategic leadershipUpskilling and the new baseline for professional growthThe impact of technology and AI on treasury functionsPat's personal “why” and mission as AFP's new CEOAFP's approach to community building and global expansionThe importance of branding and networking for treasury professionalsHow early career engagement is shaping the future of the professionPractical advice for professionals looking to engage with AFPYou can connect with Pat Culkin on LinkedIn. ---

When the AFP learnt that two men were planning a terror attack on the streets of Sydney, they began a race against time to locate the two young suspects and stop them. It became urgent when they learn the men had purchased hunting knives.https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Jen Shang is Co-Founder and Director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, and the world's only philanthropic psychologist. She was the first person to earn a PhD in Philanthropy, and her research on donor identity and meaning has been featured in the New York Times, BBC, and Chronicle of Philanthropy. In 2025, she received AFP's prestigious Skystone Prize for Meaningful Philanthropy, co-authored with Dr. Adrian Sargeant—a book exploring how giving shapes the lives of high-net-worth donors. We spoke with her live at AFP ICON, the association's international conference in Seattle.

BUFFALO, NY - May 23, 2025 – A new #research paper was #published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on May 19, 2025, titled “Immune-mediated adverse events following atezolizumab and bevacizumab in a multinational Latin American cohort of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma." The study, led by first authors Leonardo Gomes da Fonseca from Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, and Federico Piñero from Hospital Universitario Austral, Argentina, investigated how patients with advanced liver cancer in Latin America respond to a widely used immunotherapy combination. The researchers found that although a minority of patients developed immune-related side effects, these events did not significantly impact overall survival. Their findings highlight the importance of early recognition and careful management of such side effects in real-world clinical settings. Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with limited treatment options for patients diagnosed at an advanced stage. Immunotherapy, particularly the combination of atezolizumab and bevacizumab, has become a standard approach. However, these treatments can sometimes trigger the body's immune system to attack healthy organs, leading to what are called immune-related adverse events, or irAEs. Until now, little data existed on how frequently these events occur in Latin American patients and whether they impact treatment outcomes. The researchers followed 99 patients from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, most of whom had cirrhosis or underlying liver disease. They received atezolizumab and bevacizumab for a median duration of six months. The researchers reported that only 18% of the patients experienced immune-related side effects, most commonly affecting the liver (hepatitis) and thyroid (thyroiditis). Most of these cases were mild or moderate, and half of them resolved completely within a month. Only eight patients needed treatment with steroids to control the immune response. Importantly, the occurrence of immune-related side effects did not affect how long patients survived after starting treatment. The median survival was the same—18.5 months—for both those who experienced irAEs and those who did not. This result suggests that while irAEs require careful management, they may not reduce the overall benefits of immunotherapy. Another significant finding was that patients with higher levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), a protein often elevated in liver cancer, were more likely to experience these side effects. This information could help clinicians identify patients who need closer control during treatment. “Notably, baseline alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) values ≥400 ng/ml were significantly associated with the development of irAEs.” The study also points to key differences between clinical trial results and real-world experiences. While clinical trials report higher rates of side effects, this real-world data showed a lower incidence, possibly due to less intensive monitoring or differences in how side effects are documented in everyday practice. In summary, this study highlights that patients require ongoing vigilance and individualized care when treating liver cancer with immunotherapy. It provides valuable information to healthcare providers in Latin America and other regions with similar patient populations, aiming to improve outcomes while minimizing risks. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28721 Correspondence to - Federico Piñero - fpinerof@cas.austral.edu.ar To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com. MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

A recent court ruling in Victoria, Australia, could fundamentally change how Bitcoin—and potentially other cryptocurrencies—are taxed in the country. In a landmark decision during a criminal case involving a former AFP officer who stole 81.6 BTC, the magistrate ruled that Bitcoin should be treated as "cash" rather than property or an asset like shares or gold.If upheld through appeals, this single classification change would dismantle the current ATO framework that has applied Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to crypto disposals since 2014. Under current ATO rules, selling, gifting, trading, or using cryptocurrency to purchase goods all count as CGT events. But if Bitcoin is legally deemed as cash, these transactions would no longer incur capital gains tax. The decision opens up the possibility of tax refunds dating back to 2019—estimated to total as much as $1 billion. It could also dramatically simplify crypto reporting requirements in Australia. The judgment is based on the idea that exchanging Bitcoin is no different from swapping physical cash (like trading a $20 note for two $10s), which is a non-taxable event.If upheld, this case sets a legal precedent with the potential to influence not just Australian law but other countries that share similar common law traditions. The episode breaks down key details from the court proceedings, reactions from the tax community (highlighting commentary from @taxinvestaccounting on Instagram), and what this might mean for crypto users and investors in Australia. It's a space to watch closely, as the ATO is expected to appeal the ruling. If it eventually reaches the High Court of Australia, the outcome could reshape the future of crypto taxation across the country.

In this inspiring episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Daniel Bassali, Vice President of Public Affairs for Americans for Prosperity, to discuss the launch of the One Small Step campaign—AFP's bold, nationwide effort to celebrate America's 250th anniversary by spotlighting the everyday citizens who are shaping the future of freedom. Bassali explains how One Small Step draws inspiration from iconic figures like Harriet Tubman, Betsy Ross, and Neil Armstrong—people who took action not for fame, but because it mattered. These American pioneers prove that profound change starts with a single courageous act. And today, that legacy lives on in community members testifying at city council meetings, homeschooling moms fighting for education freedom, and students like Caleb Williams who've become powerful policy advocates before the age of 21. Bassali and From explore how AFP serves as a platform to amplify these local voices, empower bottom-up solutions, and fuel a new generation of civic leadership. Whether it's helping someone write a letter to the editor or organizing grassroots momentum around school choice, every small step adds up to something greater. This episode is a rallying cry: You don't need a title or a microphone to make a difference. You just need to take the first step.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who represents Louisiana's 1st Congressional District and is the author of Back in the Game: One Gunman, Countless Heroes, and the Fight for My Life, joined The Guy Benson Show today for a wide-ranging conversation live from AFP's Freedom Embassy. Scalise pushed back on media claims that Trump's reconciliation bill is "dead," pointing to continued votes and deal-making in the House. He also defended Trump's tax cuts, arguing they don't benefit the wealthy but instead protect working Americans, and made clear that Medicare reforms would only impact those who are able to work but choose not to. Scalise said Democrats are once again revealing their true colors by rooting for tax hikes on everyday Americans, while Republicans fight to ease that burden. Listen to the full interview with Leader Scalise at the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you get when you combine a tied state house, court challenges, political walkouts, and a looming budget crisis? A real-life political soap opera—and it's all happening in Minnesota. In this episode, host David From sits down with RaeAnna Lee, Legislative and Coalitions Director at Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota, to break down the chaos that's been unfolding at the Minnesota State Capitol. From a tied House and disputed elections to lawmakers refusing to show up—while still collecting their full salaries—this episode unpacks how political brinksmanship has cost taxpayers time, money, and trust. RaeAnna gives a behind-the-scenes look at how AFP is holding legislators accountable, what Minnesotans are saying about the dysfunction, and how a $6 billion deficit looms just months after a record $18 billion surplus was spent. If you care about transparency, responsible spending, and elected officials actually doing their jobs—this is a must-listen.