Wed.Jul 10, 2024

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Beyond the Obvious

H. Friedman Search

Unlike most blogs we write, today’s blog is addressed to all the hiring managers in the area of Public Finance. It does not matter if you are a manager at a Bank or a Bond Counsel firm, I have a question for you. Do you really know what an executive recruiter does for you? The title, Beyond the Obvious, should give you a clue; it’s a lot more than just showing you a potential candidate and getting them hired.

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European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – May/June 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

The firm is pleased to publish the May/June 2024 edition of the European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin, which breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe from the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways.

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How Beautycounter Fell Apart, Sinking Almost $700 Million With It

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed.

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Life Sciences and Health Care Companies Under the Competition Microscope: New Cross-Government Initiatives Seek to Expose Antitrust and Other Violations

JD Supra: Mergers

U.S. antitrust enforcers launched a flurry of initiatives in the first half of 2024 to identify and prevent antitrust and other violations in life sciences and health care. Among these are two cross-agency Requests for Information (RFIs) about anticompetitive transactions, an online portal to enable anyone to report anticompetitive business practices, a new Department of Justice (DOJ) task force and a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into certain Teva Pharmaceuticals’ patent.

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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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Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Found Guilty on 10 Charges

The New York Times: Banking

The 2021 collapse of Archegos Capital Management led to some $10 billion in losses for some Wall Street banks. He could spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Goldman says investors should start shifting out of cash. Here's where it sees opportunity

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs believes it is a "real probability" that the Fed will start to cut rates in September.

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Gone but Not Forgotten: New FinCEN Guidance on CTA Reporting Requirements for Companies that Cease to Exist

JD Supra: Mergers

FinCEN clarifies that entities that are dissolved in 2024, or merge into other entities in 2024, do still have beneficial ownership information filing requirements if not exempt.

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M&A Disclosure: 2nd Cir. Rejects Claims Based on Undisclosed Updated Projections

Deal Lawyers

In Maso Cap. Invs. Ltd. v. E-House (China) Holdings Ltd., (2d. Cir. 6/24), the 2nd Circuit rejected Rule 10b-5 claims premised on allegations that the defendants’ proxy materials for a going private merger were false and misleading.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Meta, Tesla, Eli Lilly, Walmart, Microsoft, Oracle & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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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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The Trifecta Effect of Integrating XDR, SIEM, and SOAR

Cisco: M&A

Stay ahead of sophisticated cybersecurity threats with the trifecta effect of integrating XDR, SIEM, and SOAR. Learn how integrating these technologies can enhance your organization's security.

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How Apple could double its revenue growth, according to top analyst Laura Martin

CNBC: Investing

The firm said Apple can build out an advertising business to counteract "anemic" revenue growth.

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Cisco Black Belt Academy Unveils Enhanced Support Tracks

Cisco: M&A

The refreshed Support Track content for FY24 is designed to provide Cisco partners with a structured, comprehensive learning path that addresses both foundational and advanced support needs.

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A lower-risk way to bet Morgan Stanley's upcoming earnings catapult stock to a new high

CNBC: Investing

Tony Zhang breaks down a trade in Morgan Stanley.

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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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¿Qué ocurre cuando tu banco no es realmente un banco y tu dinero desaparece?

The New York Times: Banking

En un caso que los expertos califican como “muy inusual”, cientos de usuarios perdieron acceso a sus ahorros y, para recuperarlos, primero tienen que saber quién tiene su dinero.

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These bank stocks are cheap and expected to rally

CNBC: Investing

The names poised to break out with the start of second-quarter earnings season include U.S. Bancorp and First Horizon.

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Research budgets increasing globally for the first time since Mifid II

The TRADE

In the first half of 2024, research budgets have increased both as a proportion of assets under management as well as in absolute terms, Substantive Research has found. As a proportion of assets managed, US budgets rose 15%, with European budgets up a more modestly by 4%. Substantive Research noted that US research budgets are able to bounce back much more quickly, given their investment professionals have more money to spend on external research from brokers and independent providers.

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The best small-cap and midcap stocks to buy this summer, according to Oppenheimer

CNBC: Investing

With the second half of the year underway, Oppenheimer highlights what it calls its top small-cap and midcap seasonal standouts.

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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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MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Announces Acquisition of Japan Gene Medicine Corporation

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (“we”, “our”, “us” or “the Company”) hereby announces that the Company plans to acquire a majority of Japan Gene Medicine Corporation (the “Target Company”). On June 30, 2024, the Company entered into a share transfer agreement (the "Share Transfer Agreement") to acquire 70.0% of the shares of the Target Company from an individual shareholder.

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Financial ETF nears substantial breakout, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

Frank Cappelleri breaks down the chart in the Financial Select Sector SPDR fund.

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Spring 2024 Data on What’s Causing K-12 Teachers to Quit Schools and What Will Make Them Stay

Tyton Partners

K-12 districts are facing several notable headwinds as they transition into their new fiscal year this July. Chronic absenteeism in many communities is at a historic high. Teachers, students, and schools are increasingly contending with the post-pandemic surge of mental health challenges. ESSER is set to expire this September, and districts are adjusting to tighter budgets and fewer dollars for “nice to have” school and classroom resources.

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C8 Technologies enhances FX hedging platform with carry strategies

The TRADE

London-based fintech C8 Technologies is adding FX carry strategies to its FX hedging platform, C8 Hedge, in response to rate divergence re-emerging as a significant driver in currency markets. Users of the platform will benefit from improved returns and strategy diversification when using its active hedging solution, according to the firm. The platform is managed by Jonathan Webb, who previously served as head of FX strategy at Jefferies.

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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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Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Members Vote to Merge With TopLine Financial Credit Union

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Anoka Hennepin and TopLine Celebrate Merger Approved by Members and Regulators Anoka Hennepin and TopLine Celebrate Merger Approved by Members and Regulators

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DTCC’s FICC launches new public-facing Value at Risk calculator

The TRADE

DTCC has launched a new public-facing Value at Risk (VaR) calculator to help increase transparency for market participants. The calculator enables participants to evaluate potential margin and clearing fund obligations associated with becoming a member of DTCC’s Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) Government Securities Division (GSD). With the amount of US Treasury clearing activity processed through FICC expected to rise by $4 trillion daily following the SEC’s expanded clearing mandate wh

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MT Højgaard Holding A/S: MT Højgaard Holding completes sale of Seth

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

On 25 October 2023, MT Højgaard Holding entered into an agreement to sell the group’s 60% ownership interest in the Portuguese company Soc. De Empreitadas e Trabalhos Hidráulicos, S.A. (“Seth”), cf. company announcement no. 13/2023. The divestment was subject to the Angolan competition authorities’ approval, among other things. All authority approvals have been obtained, and the buyer has provided a guarantee for the outstanding part of the total payment.

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RBC BlueBay AM appoints new equity trader

The TRADE

Honor Woods has been appointed equity trader at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, based in London. Woods has previous experience working in the institutional equity trading team at AB Bernstein. Earlier this year, Michael Tamou left RBC BlueBay Asset Management for quantitative investment manager Qube, having also served as an equity trader. He was recognised as a Rising Star of Trading and Execution by The TRADE at Leaders in Trading 2023.

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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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This AI play is about to issue an upside preannouncement, according to a Wells Fargo analysis

CNBC: Investing

A positive pre-announcement from Super Micro Computer could come as soon as late next week, according to analysts led by Aaron Rakers.

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Interactive Brokers and HSBC collaborate on single platform trading solution

The TRADE

Interactive Brokers is set to provide HSBC with a new trading solution aimed at providing comprehensive, single platform to trade assets in the UAE. Steven Sanders Through this new alliance, HSBC clients will have access to WorldTrader – powered by Interactive Brokers – a new digital investment platform allowing customers in the UAE to trade equities, ETFs, and bonds in 25 markets across 77 exchanges.

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Spring 2024 Data on What’s Causing K-12 Teachers to Quit Schools and What Will Make Them Stay

Tyton Partners

K-12 districts are facing several notable headwinds as they transition into their new fiscal year this July. Chronic absenteeism in many communities is at a historic high. Teachers, students, and schools are increasingly contending with the post-pandemic surge of mental health challenges. ESSER is set to expire this September, and districts are adjusting to tighter budgets and fewer dollars for “nice to have” school and classroom resources.