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California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Law Requiring Attorney General Approval for Certain Healthcare Investments

JD Supra: Mergers

Last weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 3129, which would have required healthcare investors to notify and obtain written consent from the California Attorney General (AG) before investing in certain healthcare facilities and providers. In a letter to the California State Assembly, Governor Newsom reasoned that California’s existing Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) is the more appropriate entity for healthcare transaction reviews.

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Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses

How2Exit

E247: Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Ryan Hutchins is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in the field of mergers and acquisitions. With a background in finance and accounting from his time at Deloitte, Ryan has built his expertise in business valuation. He is the founder of Peak Business Valuation, a firm dedicated to providing independent third-party valuation services for SBA lenders and individuals.

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Casting a wider digital net: the UK’s expanded mergers jurisdiction under the DMCC Act

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK Government has recently confirmed that the digital markets and competition parts of the DMCC Act are likely to come into force in December 2024 or January 2025. We consider the significance for companies active in digital markets of the upcoming changes to merger control, which could significantly increase the risk of scrutiny and investigation of transactions by the CMA.

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What Consistent Appreciation Can Do

H. Friedman Search

Today’s blog is an open letter to practice leaders and hiring managers. If this was done right, there would be no need for recruiters, retention would be close to 100% for your desired employees, and I would be out of a job. However, the fact is that this is never going to happen unless we develop complete awareness. What’s this thing that I’m referring to?

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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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Berkshire Hathaway now owns 100% of BHE, but the utility giant has been a weak spot for the conglomerate

CNBC: Investing

The Omaha-based conglomerate entered a deal to acquire the 8% remaining stake in Berkshire Hathaway Energy from the heirs of the late Walter Scott.

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SEC charges TD Securities as former head of US Treasuries desk found to have allegedly made ‘hundreds’ of illegal trades

The TRADE

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged TD Securities with manipulating the US Treasury cash securities market through an illicit spoofing scheme between April 2018 and May 2019. The watchdog also charged the bank with “failing to supervise” the head of its US Treasuries trading desk who allegedly made “hundreds” of illegal trades over that period.

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Make Cybersecurity Awareness Month a Game-Changer for You and Your Career

Cisco: M&A

With cyber threats on the rise and the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it couldn’t be a better time to elevate your skill set to meet attacks head-on—and defend, detect, and protect your data and networks.

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India has emerged as one of the best global markets for the long haul. Here are the drivers—and how to play the rally

CNBC: Investing

India's stock market surge in recent years has investors viewing the country as an emerging market poised for long-term outperformance now more than ever.

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A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond

The New York Times: Banking

Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.

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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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Jersey Company Law Series: Redemption of shares – which shares and how?

JD Supra: Mergers

The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended, (the "Law") gives Jersey companies a considerable degree of flexibility to fund the redemption of redeemable shares from any source, including capital.

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DirecTV Strikes Deal to Acquire Dish Network

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, would create one of the largest pay-TV distributors in the U.S. The companies were blocked in an attempt to merge in 2002.

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Revolutionizing Financial Technology: A Conversation with Sharmila on AI, Cloud, and Data Innovation

Global Banking & Finance

1.Can you tell us about your role in transforming financial technology at Northern Trust? With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, Sharmila has made a name for herself as a leader in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise solutions.

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Recursion gets FDA approval to begin phase 1 trials of AI-discovered cancer treatment

CNBC: Investing

Recursion said it was able to use its AI-enabled drug discovery platform to identify a novel target and move all the way to gaining IND approval in less than 18 months.

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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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5 Reasons Why Developers Should Attend Security Conferences

Cisco: M&A

On the first night of BlackHat USA, I made conversation with a few friendly penetration testers who were perplexed when I told them I was a developer. Why would I be at a cybersecurity conference? …What was I hoping to get out of it?

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 208

JD Supra: Mergers

Mondelēz International’s corporate venture capital arm has announced that it purchased a minority stake in Urban Legend, a UK-based fresh doughnut and pastry business, for an undisclosed sum. PepsiCo announced that it will acquire Siete Foods, a popular Mexican-American food brand, for $1.2 billion.

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Hodinkee, the Watch Site, Is Sold to Watches of Switzerland

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Neither Benjamin Clymer, its founder, nor the Watches of Switzerland Group would disclose terms, but they stressed that coverage would continue to be independent.

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SoftBank to invest $500 million in OpenAI, The Information reports

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) – Japanese telecom company SoftBank’s Vision Fund will invest $500 million in OpenAI’s latest funding round, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the deal. SoftBank declined to comment, while OpenAI did not immediately respond. The company at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom is raising $6.

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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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How China's stimulus could provide a boost to new CEOs at Nike and Starbucks down the line

CNBC: Investing

The new executives are taking over companies that have significant sales exposure to China, but Wall Street is cautious about the impact of the stimulus.

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U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices

The New York Times: Banking

A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.

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DOJ Updates Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

JD Supra: Mergers

The Justice Department announced yet another version of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs. As everyone knows, the Justice Department’s guidance carries talismanic significance — it is an important document that provides valuable direction on the design and implementation of an effective compliance program.

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Automation and TCA must go hand in hand

The TRADE

Transaction cost analysis (TCA) was central to an automation discussion that took place last week at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit (FILS), with panellists noting that one cannot come without the other. TCA is central to making automated execution more fruitful by supplying insights into processes pre-trade to inform decisions, noted speakers when exploring ways to implement the right tools and skillsets to future-proof the trading desk.

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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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Minding the Gap: A High Schooler’s Mission to Simplify Finance for Filipinos

Global Banking & Finance

The Philippines faces a persistent challenge with financial literacy. In 2022, a study conducted by Standard & Poor revealed that only 25% of Filipinos are considered financially literate. Another 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey found that only 2% of respondents answered all six basic financial literacy questions correctly, and just 69% could answer half.

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Cheap stocks to buy in the fourth quarter, according to HSBC

CNBC: Investing

The Wall Street firm is highlighting some stocks that have "less demanding" valuations that investors should consider buying moving into the fourth quarter.

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Victims of Stanford Financial’s Fraud Scheme May Soon Be Paid. Some Already Sold Their Claim.

The New York Times: Banking

Not having much insight into what may happen next in the case of a fraud orchestrated by Robert Allen Stanford, many of the victims sold the rights to any future payout.

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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - October 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insider Trading Claims Against Satellite Operator Investors Based on Stock Sales After FCC Chairman Vote - In re Silver Lake Grp., LLC Sec. Litig. (9th Cir. July 24, 2024) What to know: The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of insider trading claims against several large investors in a satellite operator, holding that the plaintiffs failed to sufficiently allege that any defendant investor sold stock with knowledge of the company’s meeting with the FCC.

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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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F.T.C. Clears Chevron’s Purchase of Hess With Board Condition

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission said the oil giant can acquire the smaller company as long as the chief executive of Hess does not join its board.

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Stopping Attacks Early: The Power of Endpoint Telemetry in Cybersecurity

Cisco: M&A

With effective monitoring into endpoint activity, threats to the network can be detected and neutralized before causing extensive damage.

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JPMorgan says this EV charging stock could surge nearly 80%

CNBC: Investing

JPMorgan thinks the company's business model of both owning and operating its fast electric vehicle chargers can send the stock soaring.

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