Futures group looks for new leader in Dodd-Frank era
After almost 30 years at the helm, Damgard decides to step down as the industry enters a new financial regulatory environment When the Futures Industry Associations board of directors meets next month, members will likely discuss a question that the group has not seriously considered for almost three decades: Who will be our next CEO?
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Read MoreGroups acclimate to continuing decline in dues revenue
Health care-related associations flourished in 2010; many organizations predict dues stabilization in 2011, growth in 2012 RELATED CONTENT Membership dues evolution under way
Read MoreGroups fight activist agenda in court
New laws and regulations spur increase in litigation; agencies cited for gross overreach If at first you dont succeedtry litigation. Industry groups are increasingly turning to the courts to protect members from what they see as a wave of regulations from the Obama administration.
Read MoreIndependent ATM owners join together
The National ATM Council was created Sept. 1 to represent owners of independent ATMs. NAC is replacing two previous groups, the National Association of ATM ISOs and Operators and the Alliance of Specialized Communications Providers, said Bruce Renard, NACs executive director. Previously, Renard was executive director of ASCP. Because the issues affecting the industry are so significant, we felt it is very important to speak with a unified voice to the public and to policymakers, he said.
Read MoreIndustry associations unite to confront assertive NLRB
NAM, NFIB come together for 13-state ad drive ahead of GOP legislation to rein in board; Chamber runs spots in four states Business groups launched a concerted campaign this month against the National Labor Relations Board, which they see as aggressively pro-labor under the Obama administration.
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