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Online wholesaler Boxed acquired after filing for bankruptcy

TechCrunch: M&A

In the years that followed, Boxed reportedly rejected a $400 million buyout offer from grocer Kroger in 2018, then later partnered with one of Asia’s largest retailers (Aeon) in 2021 for an expansion. At the time, Boxed had more than 7 million registered users and reported it was close to profitability.

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The TRADE announces the Rising Stars of Trading and Execution 2023

The TRADE

The scheme has recognised numerous promising talents over the years, many of whom have gone on to expanded roles such as head of trading at some of the world’s largest asset managers and hedge funds. Find previous years’ recognised shortlists here: 2022 – 2021 – 2020 – 2019 – 2018 – 2017 – 2016 – 2015.

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Cooley’s 2021 Tech M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

Despite everyone’s efforts in 2021, including the rollout of vaccines and varying rounds of lockdowns and work-from-home mandates, a true “return to normal” for M&A dealmakers was foiled anew by COVID-19 and its variants. trillion during 2021 – an increase of 71% compared to 2020 – and accounted for 20% of the $5.9 trillion(!)

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FINBOURNE Technology raises £55 million in Series B funding round

The TRADE

The move follows a Series A finding round of £15 million in 2021, with this latest investment set to fund the firm’s commercial development, including expanding its sales, product and marketing capabilities in the US, UK, Ireland, Singapore and Australia.

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SEC adopts new short selling rule to bolster transparency for market participants

The TRADE

Named Rule 13f-2, the new rule will require institutional investment managers that meet or exceed specific thresholds to report short sale related information for equity securities through Form SHO. In the final ruling the SEC has changed the reporting requirement to occur at the end of the day.

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JP Morgan Chase promotes from within for new vice president, senior trader

The TRADE

Russo has been promoted to the role having served as a senior associate at the firm since October 2021. Prior to his stint at JP Morgan Chase, Russo spent nearly four years at online investment management firm Nutmeg, most recently as senior trader. JP Morgan Chase & Co.

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Ripe for change? Activist investors eye food, consumer goods firms

Global Banking & Finance

Activist investors eye food, consumer goods firms LONDON (Reuters) – In early 2021, investment management firm Artisan Partners sent an open letter to an incoming member of Danone’s board, saying it had built a stake of more than 3% in the French food giant. Ripe for change?

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