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Citigroup Makes (and Then Fixes) an $81 Trillion Mistake

The New York Times: Banking

The bank temporarily credited a customers account with trillions of dollars, adding to scrutiny of risk management systems after a series of errors.

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Zero Balance Current Account: A Quick Explainer

Razorpay

Powerful current accounts always come with a caveat; a minimum balance requirement. Whether it is a few ten thousand or a few lakhs, most accounts are not zero balance current accounts. Would a zero balance current account really be so beneficial to businesses?

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The Rise of Hedge Funds: Exploring Their Impact on Financial Markets

OfficeHours

as of the end of 2020, hedge funds managed approximately $3.6 One widely cited estimate is that hedge funds account for around 5-6% of total equity trading volume in the US. By engaging with company management and advocating for changes that improve efficiency and profitability, hedge funds can help improve market efficiency.

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Bloomberg selected by Banorte to support regulatory compliance for monitoring derivatives hedging

The TRADE

Mexican financial firm Grupo Financiero Banorte has adopted Bloomberg’s MARS Hedge Accounting solution to determine the effectiveness of hedges that are recommended to clients under various market conditions. MARS will also help address increasing requirements for hedge accounting and related financial instrument regulations. “We

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The Role of Professional Advisors: Accountants, Lawyers, and Brokers in Guiding Financial Choices for Buyers and Sellers

Sun Acquisitions

Accountants, lawyers, and brokers are pivotal in helping buyers and sellers make informed decisions that safeguard their economic interests. Accountants: The Financial Architects Accountants are the financial architects of any transaction. Valuation: Accountants help sellers determine the fair market value of their assets.

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Getaround aims to scale car-sharing platform with HyreCar acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

A spokesperson for the company said the delay is because Getaround is “finalizing a very technical post-SPAC accounting process and audit” and expects to report “in the coming weeks.” HyreCar brings other assets to the table, including extensive user data and strong risk management solutions, according to Zaid.

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Novobanco further extends 20-year partnership with Nasdaq Calypsoto include front-office and risk functions

The TRADE

Nasdaq Calypso is a global, multi-asset trade management platform which claims to streamline trading, clearing, risk management, and post-trade processing. Nasdaq Calypso currently supports Novobancos treasury workflows, spanning trade settlement to payment and accounting processes.