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Asia Pacific antitrust update – July 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement. Faced with the intricate challenges of modern market structures and the evolving dynamics of the digital economy, competition regulators have placed legislative reform at the top of their agendas.

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Sennder buys CH Robinson’s European business

TechCrunch: M&A

Sennder is acquiring the European ground transportation assets of logistics giant C.H. Robinson. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Preparing to Sell Your Business

JD Supra: Mergers

There are several steps to follow when preparing to sell your business. It is important to allow plenty of time for planning and organization, as the process will usually require many months to a year or more. Why does it take so long to prepare your business for sale? The simple reason is that many owners of LLCs, S Corporations, and even C Corporations do not keep up to date with business financial records and the documentation required to successfully sell or transfer a business.

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Bill Ackman seeking to raise $2 billion in Pershing Square fund IPO, lower than original expectations

CNBC: Investing

The Pershing Square USA IPO will be in the form of a closed-end fund, and is expected to hold many of the same positions as Ackman's other vehicles.

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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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M&A Transactions: Diligencing AI Issues with Target Companies

JD Supra: Mergers

Is your M&A target a company that develops or uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools? AI, and generative AI technologies specifically, are powerful business tools but present novel legal issues in the context of M&A transactions. It is increasingly important to identify and understand the unique legal risks associated with the use of AI technologies, tailor your diligence to investigate them and include AI-specific reps and warranties in your deal documents.

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Key Points from the 2023 CFIUS Annual Report

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 23, 2024, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the “Committee”) released its Annual Report to Congress covering calendar year 2023. In a year that featured lower deal volume, CFIUS remained active, required mitigation at a higher rate than in previous years, and pursued an unprecedented number of enforcement actions for noncompliance with mitigation terms.

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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007

The New York Times: Banking

The closely watched move by the Bank of Japan could bolster the country’s beleaguered currency.

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My Partner Just Sued Me: Strategies Majority Owners Should Consider in Defending Claims Filed by Private Company Investors

JD Supra: Mergers

Conflicts between co-owners in private companies are common, but the vast majority are worked out through dialogue and negotiation. When these internal conflicts cannot be resolved, however, minority investors may file suit against the company’s majority owner. Anecdotally, these investor claims seem to be on the rise, including claims that the majority owner breached fiduciary duties owed to the company.

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Managing Risks in Deals Involving AI Businesses

Deal Lawyers

Over the past few years, nothing’s been hotter than AI.

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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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CFIUS Annual Report For 2023 Highlights Increasing Focus on Compliance and Enforcement Despite Reduction in Cases

JD Supra: Mergers

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) recently released the public version of its Annual Report to Congress for the calendar year 2023. The report shows an increasing emphasis on compliance and enforcement, including an uptick in penalty assessments and the Committee’s issuance of determinations of non-compliance for failure to submit a mandatory filing.

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Bank of America thinks Fed rate cuts may save this struggling buy now, pay later stock

CNBC: Investing

Lower interest rates could help boost this buy now, pay later stock by 34%, according to Bank of America.

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How to expand into Europe as a UK business

Growth Business

By Nathaniel Dalby on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Expanding is something every business dreams of when first starting out, but can easily appear daunting. In a post-Brexit world, you might not think that expanding to Europe is worth it. But with growth being the name of the game for so many entrepreneurs, it’s something you’re likely going to have to consider at some point in the future.

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Is the Labor Market About to Crack? It’s the Key Question for the Fed.

The New York Times: Banking

Central bankers are paying more attention to the strength of the job market as inflation cools. But it’s a tough time to gauge its resilience.

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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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Using options to try to catch the bottom in CrowdStrike

CNBC: Investing

Nishant Pant breaks down an options trade in tanking cybersecurity player.

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HKEX appoints new head of post-trade

The TRADE

Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEX) has appointed Vicky Chan managing director, head of post-trade, effective 5 August. Chan returns to HKEX after previously serving for 15 years at the group in a range of teams including cash settlement, clearing operation and platform development. Previously in her career, Chan held roles at various companies including AIA Group, Goldman Sachs, UBS and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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Small-cap stocks still look cheap after big July rally, Vanguard CIO says

CNBC: Investing

Vanguard Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis spoke to CNBC's Bob Pisani about the market environment and the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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Lessons to be learned from the US to boost European ETF growth

The TRADE

In recent years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have undergone significant evolution, shifting from simple passive investment instruments to more versatile tools that help reinforce a range of strategies. Initially known to track broad market indices, today’s ETFs cover niche sectors and even include thematic investments. These innovations have attracted a wide range of investors – from institutional to retail – who seek to increase returns and manage risks in an ever-shifting market environment.

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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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Exit Planning (Part 7): Why Align? Expertise for a Winning M&A Outcome

Align Business Advisory Services

Exit Planning: Knowing When It’s Time to Sell Your Lower Middle Market Company (Part 7) Why Align? Expertise for a Winning M&A Outcome You’ve built a successful company, and the proof is in the constant stream of unsolicited buyer calls. So why consider partnering with Align for your M&A transaction? Beyond Just Finding. Read More » The post Exit Planning (Part 7): Why Align?

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Why Amritansh Raghav Says AI Is Ushering in a Golden Age for Humanities Grads in Tech

Global Banking & Finance

Nothing is permanent, especially in business. That includes the skill sets necessary to thrive in an industry. Auto mechanics, for instance, now need to know as much about computing integration as they do internal combustion engines. The technology sector is certainly not immune.

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Navigating the Transition: Post-Sale Planning for Business Owners

Sun Acquisitions

Business selling often culminates in years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. Yet, for many entrepreneurs, the journey doesn’t end with the sale—it merely enters a new chapter. Transitioning leadership and operations smoothly following the sale of a business is crucial not only for the success of the new owners but also for the well-being of the seller and the legacy they’ve built.

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The key price support levels to watch as sellers return to Nvidia

CNBC: Investing

Todd Gordon breaks down the charts in the one-time AI darling getting hit big this month.

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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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Vastned Belgium: Toepassing van artikel 7:97 WVV door de raad van bestuur van Vastned Belgium

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

De raad van bestuur van Vastned Belgium NV (Euronext: VASTB, ‘Vastned Belgium’ of de ‘Vennootschap’) heeft het comité van onafhankelijke bestuurders van de Vennootschap (het ‘Comité’) verzocht om een advies uit te brengen in toepassing van artikel 7:97 van het wetboek van vennootschappen en verenigingen (het ‘WVV’) over de goedkeuring en ondertekening van een omstandig schriftelijk verslag voor de grensoverschrijdende fusie (het ‘Fusieverslag’) tussen de Vennootschap en Vastned Retail N.V., een

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Surging AI data center demand will benefit these dividend-paying real estate stocks, says Moody's

CNBC: Investing

Moody's says data center capacity will need to more than double by 2028 to meet its forecast.

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Vastned Belgium: Application of article 7:97 BCAC by the Board of Directors of Vastned Belgium

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The board of directors of Vastned Belgium NV (Euronext: VASTB, “Vastned Belgium” or the “Company”) has requested the committee of independent directors of the Company (the “Committee”) to issue an opinion in application of article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code (the “BCAC”) on the approval and signing of a comprehensive written report for the cross-border merger (the “Merger Report”) between the Company and Vastned Retail N.V, a listed public limited liability company incorp

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When Consumer Convenience Turns to Friendly Fraud: The Slippery Slope of Chargebacks

Global Banking & Finance

By Alan Hubbs, General Manager at ChargebackOps It’s no secret that the shift to online has opened many virtual doors for merchandisers. However, in online shopping environments, brands are now faced with growing challenges to balance consumer convenience with fraud prevention and protection.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Vastned Belgium: Application of article 7:97 BCAC by the Board of Directors of Vastned Belgium

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The board of directors of Vastned Belgium NV (Euronext: VASTB, “Vastned Belgium” or the “Company”) has requested the committee of independent directors of the Company (the “Committee”) to issue an opinion in application of article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code (the “BCAC”) on the approval and signing of a comprehensive written report for the cross-border merger (the “Merger Report”) between the Company and Vastned Retail N.V, a listed public limited liability company incorp

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Position Your Business for Lucrative Growth or Sale: 3 Steps to Calculating Fair Market Value

PCE

When you’re preparing to sell your business — or looking to strategize for future growth — understanding how to calculate the fair market value of your company can make all the difference.

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Euro zone economy grows but outlook far from rosy

Global Banking & Finance

By Francesco Canepa (Reuters) -The euro zone’s economy grew slightly more than expected in the three months to June, data showed on Tuesday, but a mixed underlying picture and a string of pessimistic surveys cloud the outlook for the rest of the year.

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