Mon.Nov 04, 2024

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Taiwan’s M&A market defies headwinds to flourish in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

M&A totals for this year have already overtaken 2023 as technology, green energy and a financial services megadeal drive activity - Taiwan’s M&A scene has been extremely active throughout 2024. A total of 74 deals valued at US$11.2 billion were announced in the first three quarters of the year, already eclipsing the whole of 2023 in terms of both volume and value.

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Unlock the Secrets Behind Business Valuations: What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Selling

How2Exit

E254: Unlock the Secrets Behind Business Valuations: What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Selling - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Gregory Caruso is a seasoned business valuator with over 40 years of experience. Holding both a JD and CPA, Gregory is licensed in the state of Maryland. His extensive background includes 10 years in a family home building operation and significant experience in business brokerage and valuation.

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EU and UK Strike Deal on Cooperation in Competition Investigations

JD Supra: Mergers

Our Antitrust Team discusses the intricacies of the upcoming competition cooperation agreement (CCA) between the European Union and UK that will allow better coordination of enforcement of competition laws in parallel investigations.

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Millionaire by 18, Global Entrepreneur by 30 – Charlie Panayi’s Secrets to Success

How2Exit

E255: Millionaire by 18, Global Entrepreneur by 30 – Charlie Panayi’s Secrets to Success - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Charlie Panayi is an accomplished international speaker and entrepreneur hailing from a Greek Cypriot family, who made his mark in the real estate and private equity sectors. Growing up in North London, Charlie aspired to financial independence from a young age.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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FTC Blocks Tapestry/Capri ‘Affordable Luxury’ Deal, but Court Applies Traditional Horizontal Merger Analysis

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) succeeded in blocking the proposed merger of Tapestry and Capri Holdings, which would combine popular fashion brands such as Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors. Following several losses in recent merger enforcement challenges, the decision marks a noteworthy victory for the FTC. Nonetheless, this decision is largely consistent with a conventional review of horizontal mergers, as it places a particular emphasis on the companies’ internal.

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ABS East 2024: Key Takeaways

JD Supra: Mergers

Overview: Notable Developments in Esoteric ABS - The amount of private cash available to invest and the issuer demand for liquidity are driving a continued increase in issuance volume in the market for esoteric ABS, including an increase in volume of 144A transactions by approximately 30% year over year.

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Market value of Nvidia and TSMC surges in October on strong AI chip demand

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) – Nvidia led a surge in market value among global firms in October, buoyed by unrelenting demand for its new supercomputing artificial intelligence chips as more companies integrate AI into their daily operations. Nvidia’s market cap rose 9.3% in October to $3.26 trillion, while the company’s supplier, TSMC, saw its market value increase 6.

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Updates on Foreign Direct Investments: The European Commission Publishes Its Fourth Annual Report on the Screening of Foreign Direct Investments in the European Union and Plans to Revise the EU FDI Screening Regulation

JD Supra: Mergers

On 17 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) published its Fourth Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Union (Fourth Annual Report), which is an annual update of the FDI reviews undertaken at the EU level under the EU cooperation mechanism on FDI screening (EU FDI mechanism).

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What Nvidia's Dow inclusion means for the chipmaker, according to history

CNBC: Investing

Investors' enthusiasm around the addition boosted Nvidia Monday, even as the Dow struggled. Nvidia doesn't actually join the average until Friday.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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UK Corporate Briefing - November 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

The Investment Association (“IA”) has published its Principles of Remuneration for 2025 (“Principles”) following a review to ensure they support a competitive remuneration environment and meet investor expectations.

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Tech partnerships with power companies for AI in doubt after government rejects key Amazon agreement

CNBC: Investing

Talen Energy in March sold the data center campus to Amazon for $650 million, which would be powered by the nuclear plant in a first-of-its-kind deal.

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Partnering for Purpose Winners: 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge

Cisco: M&A

Celebrate the winners of Cisco's 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge: Partnering for Purpose, showcasing impactful solutions in climate change, digital inclusion, and more. Discover their innovations and our shared commitment to a brighter future.

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Tesla, Alphabet or GM? A breakdown of the autonomous driving battle and how to trade it

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw breaks down how autonomous driving will impact Tesla, Alphabet and GM shares.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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People Moves Monday: Robeco, Kepler Cheuvreux and JP Morgan

The TRADE

Bastiaan Berendsen was promoted to head trader at Robeco, based in Rotterdam. He has been with the firm for almost 19 years, having most recently served as a senior equity trader. Current head of equity trading and operational portfolio management, Robbert Wijgerse, continues in his role and existing reporting lines remain the same. Berendsen joined Robeco in 2006 as a data and application manager.

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Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

Stocks ticked lower on Monday as traders awaited Election Day, and the 30-stock Dow dropped more than 250 points. Here's what CNBC will be watching on Tuesday.

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Impact of AI and Automation on M&A Strategy: Reshaping the Process from Deal Sourcing to Integration

Sun Acquisitions

In today’s digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionizing industries worldwide, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no exception. These technologies are fundamentally altering how businesses approach M&A, enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and unlocking new opportunities for value creation. This blog post explores the profound impact of AI and automation on M&A strategy, covering deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-merger integration.

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Election Day and the Fed’s rate decision approach – Where investors are finding fixed income opportunities now

CNBC: Investing

A few corners of the fixed income world are looking attractive as investors contend with the election and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Foundations of Success: Resimac CIO Majid Muhammad on Cloud, AI, and Technology Transformation

Global Banking & Finance

Majid Muhammad, Chief Information Officer, Resimac and Theo Albers, Regional Head for ANZ, Infosys Finacle, discuss the trends, diversity of the ANZ banking sector, how technology frontrunners have pulled ahead, the importance of a learning organisation, the foundations required to succeed with cloud and AI, and how the support of a partner is critical in […]

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Goldman Sachs says this little-known daycare center stock can jump more than 40%

CNBC: Investing

The company, which went public on the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 9, is the largest provider of early childhood education services in the U.S.

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Accredited Solutions, Inc. Announces Strategic Acquisition of GlobeTopper, a $37M Revenue Platform Acquisition to Anchor Fintech Strategy

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accredited Solutions, Inc. (OTC: ASII) ("Accredited Solutions" or the "Company"), the parent company of Diamond Creek Water, today announced the acquisition of GlobeTopper, a leading B2B digital payments platform specializing in global e-gift card distribution. The acquisition, which brings $37 million in projected annual revenue, marks the first step in Accredited Solutions' strategy to build a comprehensive telecom-fintech ecosystem through strategic

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Nomura trader joins Walleye Capital in New York

The TRADE

Gunnar Tyler-Henning has joined Walleye Capital as an FX volatility trader following a year and a half at Nomura. New York-based Tyler-Henning was most recently VP, FX options trading at Nomura focused on correlation exotics and Asia flow options. Prior to this, he spent four years at Deutsche Bank, also in an FX options trading role. Elsewhere in his career, Tyler-Henning has worked stints at BNY and Artisan Wealth Management.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Celebrating Connections and Launching the New Cisco 360 Partner Program

Cisco: M&A

Celebrate Cisco Partner Summit 2024 and discover the new Cisco 360 Partner Program. Enhance profitability with expanded incentives and drive customer value together in the AI era.

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JPMorgan’s favorite stock picks heading into November

CNBC: Investing

It's the start of a new trading month, and some stocks are slated for some gains ahead, according to the firm.

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EIB Working Paper 2024/05 - A positive trade-off: Emissions reduction and costs under Phase IV of the Emissions Trading System

European Investment Bank

The manufacturing sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. This paper investigates the impact of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) on this manufacturing sector. It employs a panel regression analysis at the sectorial level spanning 2012 to 2022 to examine how ETS prices and the allocation of free allowances influence sectors’ carbon efficiency, direct emissions, production and prices, while controlling for other confounding factors.

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Tropical Storm Rafael gains steam, churns toward Jamaica, Cuba

Global Banking & Finance

HAVANA (Reuters) -Tropical Storm Rafael gained steam late on Monday as it churned northward toward Cuba, which is still struggling to recover from a nationwide blackout and hurricane two weeks ago. The U.S.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Constructing Education: Building for impact

European Investment Bank

When cities, regions or countries build new schools, there is often a disconnect between the construction process and the pedagogical goals of educators. For example, innovative spaces designed to promote collaboration among students and to help them develop problem-solving skills are not always used to their full potential, often because teachers do not know how to fully exploit these new spaces.

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Britain faces huge challenge to meet 2030 clean power goal, grid operator says

Global Banking & Finance

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – Britain faces a huge challenge to meet its goal of decarbonising the electricity system by 2030 with rapid reform required, the country’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) said in a report for the government on Tuesday.

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Etourist’s Global Journey Simplified by Razorpay’s Trusted Solutions

Razorpay

Etourist Services Private Limited provides comprehensive and seamless visa consultation services for international travelers visiting Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Turkey. Operating entirely online, Etourist is dedicated to simplifying the e-visa application process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for tourists from around the world. With clients spanning over 200 countries, Etourist has established itself as a trusted resource for international travelers, with plans to expand its offering