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APRIL 27, 2023

You would think a blanket statement like the “graying of public finance” would be a negative statement. And no matter how old you are, it’s a positive statement for the field of public finance. As the two top political leaders plan their ascent to the White House again, both contenders are going to be over eighty, whereas in most positions’ the retirement age is sixty-five or even younger.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

APRIL 27, 2023

Posted by Dirk Jenter (London School of Economics), Thomas Schmid (Hong Kong University), and Daniel Urban (Erasmus University Rotterdam) , on Thursday, April 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Dirk Jenter is a Professor of Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Thomas Schmid is an Associate Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University, and Daniel Urban is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 27, 2023

Kakao Pay , the online payment service of South Korean messaging and internet giant Kakao, announced that it has acquired a stake in Siebert Financial , a brokerage firm based in New York. Kakao spent $17 million on this transaction and the company now owns a 19.9% stake in Siebert. This is just the first step as Kakao Pay plans to acquire an additional 31.1% stake in Siebert depending on shareholder and regulatory approval.

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Financial Times - Banking

APRIL 27, 2023

Germany’s biggest bank said deal will allow it to expand advisory services in the UK

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 27, 2023

Tech giant president issues stinging attack over blocking of $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard Microsoft’s president said the EU is a better place to start a business than Britain post-Brexit, as he launched a stinging attack on the UK’s decision to block a $69bn (£55bn) deal to takeover Activision Blizzard. Brad Smith said people around the world were “shocked” by the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) ruling against the takeover of the Call of Duty developer, suggesting it would cau

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Wizenius

APRIL 27, 2023

Anti-competition laws are regulations designed to promote fair competition in the marketplace and prevent businesses from engaging in anti-competitive practices that harm consumers and limit competition. One specific area where these laws are frequently applied is in the context of merger and acquisition transactions. When two companies merge or one company acquires another, the resulting entity may have significant market power in the relevant industry.

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Financial Times - Banking

APRIL 27, 2023

New York and Tokyo banks seek deeper ties as they try to compete with larger rivals

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Benchmark International

APRIL 27, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), based in Santa Clara, California, was the U.S.'s 16th largest bank until it failed after a run on its deposits in March of 2023, causing it to be seized by California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), which operates under California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. The DFPI placed the bank into the receivership of the FDIC.

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Financial Times - Banking

APRIL 27, 2023

Did the Sheriff of Wall Street clean up equity research or create a new mess?

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Benchmark International

APRIL 27, 2023

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Florida-based JDI Ventures, Inc (“JDI,” DBA “Peak Performance Solutions”) and The Brydon Group, based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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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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Benchmark International

APRIL 27, 2023

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between peoplewise and Firebird Capital. peoplewise is a business psychology specialist that combines a range of bespoke technology-led solutions, with a proven understanding of best practice techniques, to develop strategies enabling the long-term sustainable growth of organisations. Firebird Capital, founded in 2003, is a family-owned private investment company based in the UK and is focused on partnering with UK headquartered busi

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