[Music] [Applause] I grew up the son of a fisherman. We didn't have much. Some nights I even slept on the streets.For beginnings like that, you might expect someone to always be fighting or just trying to survive. And for a while, that's exactly what I did. But the journey that followed and unexpected successes along the way taught me something I never expected to learn.Something I want to share with you today. I call it givingism. When I was 8 years old, I started fishing with my dad, making a penny of fis ...

This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. Global Ethics Day 2025, with the theme “ethics reenvisioned,” is being celebrated today, Oct. 15, 2025. Today presents an ideal opportunity to consider that ethical leadership is more than simply doing the right thing; it’s about doing the smart thing, as integrity is the ultimate competitive advantage. CFOs can be a beacon of ethical behavior by preaching the importance of et ...

Recognition Highlights First Pacific Bank's Commitment to Integrity WHITTIER, Calif., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California (BBB) has named First Pacific Bank as a finalist for the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. "We are honored to be named a finalist for the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics," said Nathan Rogge, Pr ...