Midaxo

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inorganic growth through M&A and corporate development has become an integral strategy for companies seeking innovation and competitive advantage. However, the journey to successful inorganic growth is often riddled with challenges, uncertainties, and complex decision-making processes. To successfully navigate this intricate landscape, teams must embrace the concept of living playbooks — dynamic, adaptable frameworks saved within your online work management platform — that can be applied to

M&A 254

M&A Corporation Mergers and Acquisitions Collaboration 254

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key Points - - EU competition regulators are increasingly considering “ecosystems” of products and services in their analysis of the competitive impact of mergers — a framework that often does not fit with the historical focus on horizontal and vertical relationships.

Mergers 308

Mergers 308

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 11, 2023

AtomicJar was seemingly a high flying early stage startup with a hefty (by today’s standards) $25 million Series A last January. It was building a commercial container testing platform, based on a popular open source project, always a nice combination. It would seem it was time to find product-market fit and take off, but instead […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

IT 299

IT Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Mergers 299

H. Friedman Search

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As we continue with both tips for a candidate and a client company’s hiring manager, I want to discuss how to test for the actual commitment level of either. I have found that a multitude of firms and candidates want to explore as many options as possible to determine who is the best fit. How do you test that best fit early in the process to avoid wasting either party’s time?

Recruitment 189

Recruitment Management Finance Finance 189

Advertisement

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?

Business

The TRADE

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper on the CSDR penalty regime seeking input on amendments which may include cash penalties that increase with the length of the settlement fail. The paper follows requests from the European Commission for technical advice on the regulation, with the consultation running to 29 February 2024.

Consulting 145

Consulting Trading Economics Accountant 145

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What’s next for Texts.com? The all-in-one messaging app was acquired this fall by WordPress.com owner Automattic for $50 million, marking the company’s first official expansion into the world of private messaging — outside of its startup investments, at least, which have included Apple’s recent foe Beeper and Element, a Matrix-powered app.

Investment 260

Investment IT Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions 260

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Some big-name Chinese stocks are starting to emerge from a downbeat few quarters, making it them "timely buys" for the year ahead, JPMorgan analysts said.

Stock 145

Stock IT 145

The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

RULEMATCH, a new crypto trading venue, serves banks and securities firms which are already active in the crypto market has launched, offering a combination of integrated, post-trade settlement and ultra-low latency for participants including hedge funds and high frequency traders. RULEMATCH facilitates multilateral net settlement among participants, as well as addressing counterparty risk among participants with a strict delivery-vs-payment process and collateral requirements to protect against

Trading 121

Trading Bank Banking Securities 121

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key Points - - Private enterprise is now driving the long state-dominated space sector. - As geopolitical tensions mount, and growth in the wider tech M&A market slows, commercial activity in outer space — including M&A — remains resilient because of the sector’s strategic significance.

M&A 289

M&A 289

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.

Bank

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A lesser-known but significant player in the Silicon Valley tech world is getting acquired today — a move that underscores the changing economics in the world of hardware, and who wants to get more involved in that space. Surfaceink, a company that got its start as Apple’s key hardware engineering partner after the return of […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

Engineering 241

Engineering Economics IT 241

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Investor interest in the last few years largely stems from a desire for stable returns at a time of high inflation and heightened volatility in public markets.

Funds 142

Funds Investors 142

The TRADE

DECEMBER 15, 2023

ESMA’s Call for Evidence (CfE) on the shortening of the settlement cycle, closed earlier today, 15 December, with the watchdog now considering a wide spectrum of outcomes following industry feedback. The CfE was designed to assess the costs and benefits of a possible reduction of the settlement cycle in the European Union (EU). It also assessed whether any regulation would be required to help ease the impact of the shift to T+1 on other jurisdictions outside Europe, such as the US.

Trading 118

Trading Capital Market Capital Hospitality 118

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Declining consumer spending power is driving down revenues and pushing luxury firms to seek new avenues for growth - Slowing economic growth, hampered by stubborn inflation, has inhibited consumer confidence across the globe. The World Trade Organization recently halved its global trade growth forecast, citing persistently high interest rates and declining consumer spending power across the US, Europe and Asia.

M&A 196

M&A Sale Economics Trading 196

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.

Finance

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Australia-based link-in-bio platform Linktree announced today that it has acquired competitor Koji from its parent company GoMeta for an undisclosed amount. Linktree said that Koji’s link-in-bio product will shut down on January 31, 2024. The company is offering Koji users three months of Linktree Pro plan as a trial. But it’s not clear if Linktree […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

IT 211

IT Investment 211

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Berkshire still owns 51.5 million shares of HP. The position is worth about $1.6 billion based on Monday's close of $30.37.

Shares 143

Shares 143

The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted major rule changes for the $26 trillion US Treasury market requiring more trades to be centrally cleared. The US watchdog is looking to bolster risk management practices for central counterparties in the US Treasury market and facilitate additional clearing of US treasury securities transactions through forcing some cash Treasury and repos to be centrally cleared.

Media 118

Media Trading Financial Institution Risk Management 118

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The renewable energy and climate/clean technology sectors have witnessed substantial growth and investment in recent years, spurred by accelerating energy transition initiatives and financial incentives passed into law. As these sectors continue to expand, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have played a pivotal role in facilitating business transactions, project acquisitions, and technology transfers.

M&A 192

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Insurance Acquisitions 192

Advertisement

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.

IT

The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s too soon to declare victory, but the economic outlook seems sunnier than it did a year ago, and many economists are predicting a surprising win.

Economics 120

Economics IT Financial Institution Banking 120

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Cash-strapped consumers may finally see some relief at the grocery store, but shouldn't expect prices to fall too sharply.

Food 142

Food Business Stock 142

The TRADE

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)’s chief executive, Nicolas Aguzin, has announced that he will not seek reappointment at the end of his current contract in May 2024 – as he steps down after three years in the position. During his tenure, Aguzin has overseen the delivery of a number of significant strategic initiatives, led efforts to promote HKEX internationally, opened new offices in New York and London and helped deliver a series of products and platforms, including the growth in HKEX’s

IPO 115

IPO Portfolio Trading Business 115

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Investors are targeting AI developers and buying proprietary data sets to build new AI businesses. Here we explain how to manage risk in this fast-evolving space. When MIT named generative AI as one of its breakthrough technologies of 2023, it couldn’t have predicted that less than a year later the technology would be the top investment priority for global businesses.

Investment 182

Investment Investors Business Management 182

Advertisement

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.

Manufacturing

The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Although check usage has declined in the last couple of decades, check fraud has risen sharply, creating a problem for banks — and customers trying to pay their bills.

Bank 113

Bank Banking Financial Institution Accountant 113

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In 2024, electric vehicles will not qualify for tax credits if they contain battery components manufactured or assembled by companies controlled by China.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Stock 130

The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Toronto-based stock exchange TMX Group has agreed to acquire the remaining 78% of the common units of index and data provider, VettaFi Holdings, for $848 million. Following the strategic investments TMX Group made in VettaFi is H1 2023 for 22% of the common units, the total amount to be paid for full ownership totals $1.03 billion. “The acquisition of VettaFi will add a dynamic new component to our growing information business, with an exciting set of capabilities and a visionary, innovative tea

Acquisitions 114

Acquisitions Trading Asset Management Business 114

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Welcome to our year-end edition of M&A Insights, where we preview some of the themes we expect to shape deal-making over the next 12 months. Continued volatility in the debt markets has resulted in another subdued year for M&A, with global deal value and volume down 33% and 18% respectively compared with 2022. However, Q2 was the strongest quarter for M&A in 12 months – and October the biggest month by value and volume since May 2022 – as inflationary pressures finally started to rec

M&A 182

M&A Debt 182

Advertisement

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.

Healthcare

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Ms. Redstone waged a bitter battle for control of National Amusements, the parent company of MTV, CBS and the Paramount movie studio. Now, she’s considering a sale.

Sale 118

Sale Mergers and Acquisitions Corporation Acquisitions 118

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 10, 2023

South Korean conglomerate LG's AI research division launched an AI-run ETF with Qraft Technologies in November.

Investors 145

Investors 145

The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

NAPFM, MFA, and AIMA have filed a lawsuit to the US Court of Appeals following the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) adoption of two rules related to the requirements for reporting and public disclosure of securities loans and short selling activity. Jack Inglis The associations are seeking to invalidate the two rules on the grounds that they are “arbitrary and capricious and will harm investors and markets,” as described by Bryan Corbett, president and chief executive of MFA.

Securities 114

Securities Trading Investors Sale 114